anaheim-gazette 1947-10-16

Social and Club Activities GRACE THOMPSON Phone 2206 Beverly Wagner-Richard Weber Wed in Church Ceremony Sunday In the sanctuary of St. Boniface Catholic church, Miss Beverly Wagner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wagner, 707 North Zeyn street, became the bride of Richard Weber, son of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Weber, 825 North Zeyn street, Sunday afternoon, with the Rev. Father James Gallagher reciting the nuptial mass. The young couple plighted their troth before an altar arranged with white gladioli and stock with lighted cathedral candelabra. White satin bows marked the pews. Enhancing the bride's loveliness was her white satin gown fashioned with a fitted princess-style bodice, lace insets at the shoulder line and a full skirt. Her finger-tip-length veil was caught to a heart shaped headpiece. Given in marriage by her father, the bride carried a bouquet of two removable white orchids surrounded with lilies-of-the-valley. Matron of honor was the bride's sister, Mrs. Betty Van Zanten of North Hollywood. She chose a gown of pink crepe and carried a cascade bouquet of blue delphinium. Misses Frances Plou and Louise Jacobs were the bridesmaids. Each wore a gown of blue crepe and carried a bouquet of pink carnations. Niece of the bride, Diane Harris, was flower girl. She was attired in a frock designed like that of the matron of honor and carriage left for a week’s honeymoon trip to Santa Catalina Island. Volunteers Give 300 Hours To Red Cross Work Approximately 300 hours of Red Cross work have been given by 16 Anaheim volunteers, it was disclosed in the volunteer service report read during the regular Anaheim chapter board meeting in the city hall recently. The service included the wrapping of 100 packages for service men who will be on the high seas at Christmas. The gifts were purchased by the chapter under the direction of Mrs. H. H. Heckman, camp and hospital chairman. Eight coat sweaters were knitted for service men and veterans in hospitals. There is a great need for many more sweaters, it was announced at the meeting. Knitters who wish to aid in the organization in the world. Projects keynoted with benefits for members of the service and particularly those hospitalized, she continues. The home service report showed 40 cases open with ten new ones. Financial assistance was given to several disabled veterans and eight home calls were made. One report revealed that a viceman was re-assigned to county when his home condition were disclosed. He is now able look after his family, spokeswoman stated. Assistance was given another family that asked the turn of a soldier’s body. Mrs. L. N. Wisser, chapter chairman, and Mrs. P. M. Wheeler executive-secretary, will attend the regional conference in Bernardino, October 20 and 21 was announced. A. J. Schutte was appointed chairman of the 1948 fund drive. He has served in this capacity several years with success, Ms. Wisser said. Pro-America Lectures Set A series of three lectures had been arranged by Pro-American anti-Communistic league women, to begin next week at Santa Ana and Pasadena. The meeting in this county will next Thursday morning at o’clock in the home of Mrs. Maxwell, 210 West San Clara avenue, Santa Ana, under the guidance of Mrs. Arthur Mae. A short general discussion concerning propaganda arguments and stratagems used in Communism will be included. In Pasadena, the first meeting will be Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, at 1298 South El Mina street, with Mrs. Benjamin S. Parkes speaking. Arrangement to attend the session may be made Misses Frances Plou and Louise Jacobs were the bridesmaids. Each wore a gown of blue crepe and carried a bouquet of pink carnations. Niece of the bride, Diane Harris, was flower girl. She was attired in a frock designed like that of the matron of honor and carrying a flower parasol. Ring bearer was Danny Van Zanten, nephew of the bride. Serving as best man was Ivan Kasper. Pfc. Zabrowski and Kenneth Kasper were the ushers. Traditional music preceding the ceremony was interpreted by Mrs. A. F. Faust, church organist, at the console. Close friends and relatives greeted the newlyweds immediately following the ceremony. Mother of the bride, Mrs. Wagner, chose a black crepe dress with silver sequin accents. Mrs. Weber, the bridegroom's mother, wore a rose dress and black accessories. Assisting with the reception were Mrs. Shirley Bluel, Mrs. Mildred Fowler and Miss Verletta Weber who presided over the guest book. Both the bride and bridegroom are graduates of Anaheim Union high school, class of 1940. The bride attended Fullerton Junior college. Her husband enlisted in the Marine Corps in September, 1946, and is stationed at present with the housing office at El Toro Marine base. After cutting and sharing the first piece of their wedding cake, The service included the wrapping of 100 packages for service men who will be on the high seas at Christmas. The gifts were purchased by the chapter under the direction of Mrs. H. H. Heckman, camp and hospital chairman. Eight coat sweaters were knitted for service men and veterans in hospitals. There is a great need for many more sweaters, it was announced at the meeting. Knitters who wish to aid in the project may obtain wool yarn at the chapter headquarters on the second floor of the city hall building, 204 East Center street. Films, available to clubs, schools and service organizations through the local chapter, have been borrowed by Anaheim high school Parent-Teachers' association and by several other groups to date, Mrs. E. H. Kersten, nutrition chairman, disclosed. Organizations wishing to borrow the films may do so, free of charge, by making arrangements, a month before they are required, with Mrs. Kersten or at the chapter headquarters, Anaheim 2065. Six students and one adult attended the regional conference of the Junior Red Cross in Long Beach, it was stated. More than 800 representatives from southern California gathered for the all-day session. Mary L. Wright, Junior Red Cross delegate to the national Red Cross convention, held in Cleveland, Ohio, presented a resume of her experiences. She represented the Anaheim, Orange and Fullerton chapters. Outstanding to her, was the fact that the Junior Red Cross is the largest youth organ-in-the city hall recently. In Pasadena, the first meeting will be Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at 1298 South El Malina street, with Mrs. Benjamin S. Parkes speaking. Arrangement to attend the session may be made by calling Mrs. M. D. Smiley, Fullerton 1109. All interested persons will be welcomed at these meetings, women of the Pro-America organization said. Fashion Show, Highlights Credit Women's Meeting Long skirts and "in-between" skirts were shown by Esther's o'clock, to members and guests of the Northern Orange County Credit Women's Club Tuesday evening at the dinner meeting held at Orange Gardens on South Palm street and Ball Road. To fashions of today, suits, business dresses, date, dine and dance frocks, were fashioned by model secured by Esther Hobby, owner of the exclusive shop in Fullerton. Following the dinner, Mamie Lane of Anaheim, program chairman, presented Al Raymond, secretary-manager of the Northern Orange County Credit Bureau of this city, who talked on "What's Ahead for Consumer Credit" explaining the many problems confronting credit managers today and the future problems to expect. HARTFIELD'S TERM--WAY No Down Payment HARTFIELD'S TERM--WAY No Down Payment Extended Payments No Carrying Charge DIAMOND SET ILLUSTRATED $200 DIAMOND SETS FROM $50 UP 30, 60, 90, 365 Day Charge Accounts 108 W. Center St. Anaheim, Calif. In the world. Projects are tied with benefits for men in service and particularly to hospitalized, she continued. Home service report showcases open with ten new financial assistance was given several disabled veterans right home calls were made. Report revealed that a serenan was re-assigned to this when his home conditions disclosed. He is now able to after his family, spokesmen Assistance was given to her family that asked the ref of a soldier's body. L. N. Wisser, chapter chair and Mrs. P. M. Wheeler, vice-secretary, will attend regional conference in San Diego, October 20 and 21, it announced. J. Schutte was appointed man of the 1948 fund drive served in this capacity seven years with success, Mrs. said. - America - Lectures Set - Series of three lectures have arranged by Pro-America, El-Communistic league of, to begin next week in Ana and Pasadena. The in this county will be Thursday morning at 10 in the home of Mrs. Haraxwell, 210 West Santa Avenue, Santa Ana, under guidance of Mrs. Arthur May, at general discussion conspiracy propaganda arguments andems used in Communism included. Pasadena, the first meeting Wednesday afternoon at kk, at 1298 South El Mo-reet, with Mrs. Benjamin les speaking. Arrangements and the session may be made The government is releasing all control over credit next month and this one fact alone is beginning to present problems to each and every merchant and business firm who deals directly with the public. Buying habits are in the process of changing at present whereby the consumer is asking for long-term credit and in a great many instances are buying far beyond their paying and earning abilities, a fact that must be closely watched by every merchant, whether he be large or small. Mr. Raymond's talk was very interesting and gave each credit woman present some pertinent facts to remember in the future work of her office. Interspersed with the showing of the newest fashions, community singing was enjoyed with Dora Westaby of this city, the leader, and Mary Lou Dunman, a guest, the pianist. During intermission, Miss Dunman favored the club with very delightful piano solos. Mrs. De Loris Flanigan of Fullerton, president, presided during the business session at which time the proposition of a local club philanthropic project was discussed. This matter will be more thoroughly gone into at the next regular board meeting. The program for "boss's night" was discussed with the board to complete plans for this event to be held in November. Models for the fashion show were Doris Hilton, Hazel Stanley, Jennie Heiser, Eleanor Gardner, Esther Portwood, Doris Archibald, Edythe Baker and Frances Coltrin. White Temple Benefit Event Next Wednesday A variety of hats, some heirlooms, from throughout the world leadership is used in boys' and girls' clubs, with the "Y" employed executives giving guidance to individual club leaders. Thomason comes to southern Orange county after four successful years in community "Y" work in the Hollywood YMCA. Previously, he instructed and coached athletics for 12 years in Baldwin Park elementary, Claremont junior and senior high and Bonita high schools. He is an alumnus of Bonita high school and La Verne college, taking his graduate work at Claremont college. He was a boy's club member, leader, committee-man, and board member before going into "Y" work professionally and has been a camp executive for 10 years. With his wife, Ruth, and three children, Ann, 9; Jane, 6½, and Billy, 5, Thomason resides in his recently purchased home, 14401 East South street. The YMCA is a participant in the local Community Chest. Funds raised through the chest aid in all its youth programs. Ask Anaheim Groups to Hear Special Speech Members of the Anaheim Parent-Teachers Associations, all youth leaders, Girl Scout council and troop advisors and all persons interested in youth problems are invited to hear Miss Oleda Shrottky, well known speaker, next Wednesday night at 8 o'clock in the Wilshire school auditorium in Fullerton. The invitation is extended by the Fullerton Girl Scout council and the Fullerton P.-T.A. council. A native of Wisconsin, Miss Shrottky is a member of the Public Relations Bureau of the National Girl Scout staff in New York. She has travelled through- It's a Small World Despite Wrong Number When the fourth number the telephone number in vertisement appearing in a heim paper was blurred p ciphering, paper readers of creative writing classes instructed by Mrs. Helen S Altadena, but none knew w call for time and place. One person had the inspirat trace the number through newspaper office. She w Margaret Wass of Anahew Promptly calling the r 2537, she talked with Mrs. Sell and learned there was fresher writing session fro 10 o'clock each Wednesday ing in the guild hall of 2 drew's Episcopal church, 22 Amerige street, Fullerton ed by a 10 to 12 regular m class. Evening classes each nessday were from 7 to 8 f sons wishing to review, an 8 to 10 o'clock for regular sessions. Mrs. Wass became a m class member, telling the int or that she was especially ested in the course since maiden name was Shaw. "I'm formerly from Cau where my great grandfather tled," said Mrs. Wass. "Oh, really," replied Mrs. "Part of my family has lived for generations. In what p Canada are your relatives li "Ontario." "Why so do mine! What t Just a tiny little place, Mrs. Wass," you've probably hear of it... Thamesville." White Temple Benefit Event Next Wednesday A variety of hats, some heirlooms, from throughout the world, representing each period in history, will be displayed by Miss Melinda Kay of Los Angeles, known as "Lady with the Hats," during the special program following the 6:30 o'clock benefit dinner to be held in the banquet hall of White Temple Methodist church next Wednesday evening. A dynamic speaker, Miss Kay was applauded by members of the Junior Ebell club during its fall general meeting recently. Musical selections will be enjoyed during the dinner hour, it was announced. Arrangements for the benefit event, proceeds of which will swell the church's missionary fund, were made by the church women under the chairmanship of Mrs. E. F. Williamson, WSCS president. Serving and table decorations will be supervised by members of the newly organized morning circle of young matrons. Banquet tickets may be reserved by calling the church office, Anaheim 4158, or Anaheim circle leaders including Mrs. Wilbert Bohay, Anaheim 2793; Mrs. A. C. Ribecel, 2444; Mrs. Arthur Roquet, 4216; Mrs. Helen Stakes, 3744, and Mrs. H. J. Fackiner, 4988. Assistance Group Plans Food Mart Plans for a "food mart" were announced by members of the Anaheim Assistance League chapter this week. The mart will open November 1, at 105 East Center street. Mrs. L. C. Deming was hostess to members during a luncheon-meeting recently when the project was outlined. Proceeds from the sale of food and other attractive articles will be used to swell the league's treasury fund. Mrs. John Larson, chairman of the philanthropic group, presided during the business session. A cook book of members' favorite recipes will be published soon it was decided. Assisting the hostess with lunch interested in youth problems are invited to hear Miss Oleda Shrottky, well known speaker, next Wednesday night at 8 o'clock in the Wilshire school auditorium in Fullerton. The invitation is extended by the Fullerton Girl Scout council and the Fullerton P.T.A. council. A native of Wisconsin, Miss Shrottky is a member of the Public Relations Bureau of the National Girl Scout staff in New York. She has travelled through Europe and in all parts of the United States. She studied at Lawrence college, in the University of Minnesota, the Riverdale School of Pageantry in New York, and with Yvette Guilbert, the great French monologist. Miss Shrottky has taught speech at Mt. Holyoke and acted with the Provincetown Players. A writer of candlelight ceremonies for Girl Scout troops, she has produced pageants involving 6,000 participants. This dynamic speaker has been applauded by audiences throughout the country, according to Miss Dorothy Bowe, Anaheim Girl Scout director. It pays to advertise when you use the Anaheim Gazette. Mrs. L. C. Deming was hostess to members during a luncheon-meeting recently when the project was outlined. Proceeds from the sale of food and other attractive articles will be used to swell the league's treasury fund. Mrs. John Larson, chairman of the philanthropic group, presided during the business session. A cook book of members' favorite recipes will be published soon it was decided. Assisting the hostess with lunch-eon arrangements in her West Orange road home were Mesdames Charles Pearson and H. D. Newkirk. Thomason New Southern County YMCA Director ORVILLE G. THOMASON Plans for the southern Orange county Young Men's Christian Association are well under way as Orville G. "Tommy" Thomason, new general secretary, met with board members, club leaders and members. Thomason arrived here to direct the summer camp program at camp Osceola for boys of the district, J. Garfield Allen, district board president, disclosed. Assisting the new general secretary with the boys' and girls' program in the district are David Collins, assistant program secretary; Miss Betty Delahay, director of the girls' club program for the past several years; Jack Powers, program assistant in the beach district, Luis Sandoval, Mexican-American supervisor, and Miss Betty Launer, Thomason's secretary-receptionist. The south Orange county YMCA organizes and supervises clubs for boys and girls from 9 years through college age, as well as serving the Christian program of member communities. Volunteer It's a Small World Despite 'Wrong Number' When the fourth numeral of the telephone number in an advertisement appearing in an Anaheim paper was blurred past deciphering, paper readers learned that creative writing classes being instructed by Mrs. Helen Shaw of Pittadena, but none knew whom to call for time and place. Only one person had the inspiration to face the number through the newspaper office. She was Mrs. Margaret Wass of Anaheim. Promptly calling the number, 37, she talked with Mrs. Milton Hall and learned there was a resher writing session from 9 to o'clock each Wednesday morning in the guild hall of St. Anew's Episcopal church, 226 West Merige street, Fullerton, followed by a 10 to 12 regular morning class. Evening classes each Wednesday were from 7 to 8 for perms wishing to review, and from 10 to o'clock for regular class sessions. Mrs. Wass became a morning bass member, telling the instructor that she was especially interested in the course since her hidden name was Shaw. "I'm formerly from Canada where my great grandfather set it," said Mrs. Wass. Oh, really," replied Mrs. Shaw. Part of my family has lived there generations. In what part of Canada are your relatives living?" Ontario." Why so do mine! What town." Just a tiny little place," said Mrs. Wass, "you've probably never r of it... Thamesville." "But that's where my Canadian relatives are," Mrs. Shaw exclaimed, "We're cousins!" Raitt Concert 'Big Success' A capacity audience heard John Raitt of Orange county, as he gave a benefit concert in the Santa Ana high school auditorium, yesterday (Wednesday) evening at 8:30 o'clock. The famed Broadway singing star interpreted a well contrasted program of light classical selections. The concert by Raitt, star of the Chicago cast of "Oklahoma" and the Theater Guild production of "Carousel," was sponsored by the Santa Ana-Tustin Hi-Y council as a benefit for the YMCA World Restoration fund, which will be used to rebuild "Y's" in war-torn countries. The singer's father is Arch Raitt, boys' secretary of the Santa Ana YMCA. John Raitt attended Santa Ana schools and is an alumnus of Fullerton Junior college. PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 6 FOR PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 4 FOR Barbados gets its name from the numerous bearded fig trees on the island. Everybody reads the Gazette. L.H. STAN Violin, Accordion, Hawaiian & Spanish Guitar Instruction Third Floor, Odd Fellows Hall 325 West Center St. Tuesdaya, 2 to 8 p.m. or Superior Radio and Music Co. 249 East Center Street Phone Anaheim 4304 PREPARE EARLY For That BLESSED EVENT No need to wait until the last minute. Prepare early in order that both you and the NEW BABY have everything needed. 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