anaheim-gazette 1947-12-18

Social and Club Activities GRACE THOMPSON Phone 2206 GIRL SCOUT CHRISTMAS POTLUCK HIGHLIGHT OF SCOUTING YEAR Climaxing a year of work for local Girl Scouts, their leaders and their troop committee members, was the colorful and enjoyable Christmas potluck held last Friday evening in the basement of the White Temple Methodist church, where every available inch of space was necessary to accommodate the nearly 475 guests who were present. Girl Scout Council members and Brownie leaders were numbered among the special guests. Each troop was responsible for a table centerpiece, the supper itself and participation in the general program of the evening, twenty-five troops taking part. Council members Miss E. Kate Rea, Mrs. Warren Hodges and Mrs. Arthur Roquet toured the room during the supper hour, faced with the difficult task of determining the best table centerpieces, all gaily colorful and artistically arranged. Judged the most worthy of mention was that of Troop 17 of Horace Mann school who used a Navajo Indian theme, and to add color to their theme, each member wore an Indian headdress and later joined in a Navajo Indian song. Mrs. Fred Mayberry is leader of this troop. Second place winner was Troop 2 of Fremont school with an arrangement of pipe-cleaner figures who had marshmallow heads, the figures depicting a miniature orchestra and illustrated by the group's dramatic song, "Shusti - Fidli." 8 of St. Boniface school with Mrs. P. W. Schmitz as leader; "Jingle Bells Around the World" by Troop 23 of Benjamin Franklin school and Fremont school, Mrs. Walter Taylor leader; "Up On the House-top" by Troop 28 of George Washington school, under the leadership of Mrs. Amo Downs and the direct coaching of Miss Patty Booth; and the "Mexican Hat Dance" by Troop 37 members of La Palma school, Mrs. Stanley Lewis the leader. Troop 34 of Loara school, under the direction of their president, Carol Dier took charge of the program arrangements and the mistress of ceremony functions of the evening. Each participating group showed in every way the guidance of capable leaders whose loyalty and devotion to their groups is unwavering and who, in spite of busy days and many obligations, find time to give of their efforts and of themselves that Scouting Mrs. Claud Booth, acting president of the Girl Scout Leaders' association, expressed the thanks of the group to the Council for making the evening possible and on behalf of the executive committee, presented Miss Dorothy T. Bowe, Executive Director for the Girl Scouts, with a beautiful orchid as a gift of appreciation for her work in local Scouting. A huge Christmas box in the form of a red brick chimney was contributed by Mrs. Niles Fiscus, leader of Troop 4 of Broadway school. At the conclusion of the evening a Friendship Gift March was held, with everyone contributing a spool of thread, pins, needles or other notions to be sent overseas with the after-Christmas project of Friendship Clothing Kits in which local Scouts will participate. Special thanks were extended to Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Troutman, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bircher, Mrs. Ben Switzler, Mr. and Mrs. August Fitz, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Dutzi, Mr. and Mrs. William Bushman, and Mrs. M. F. Glenn, who in addition to other efforts, worked at night to arrange the meeting place so the overflow of about 200 when reservations were complete might be accommodated. This was achieved through the kindness of the First Presbyterian church and St. Boniface church where extra tables and chairs were obtained. Mrs. F. N. DeCook was in charge of reservations. The members of the Council furnished milk for the Scouts and coffee for the adults as well as assisting the committee with the general clean-up after the dinner was over. Phi Delta Kappa To Meet at Fremont School January 12 A meeting of Phi Delta Kappa, a Navajo Indian theme, and to add color to their theme, each member wore an Indian headdress and later joined in a Navajo Indian song. Mrs. Fred Mayberry is leader of this troop. Second place winner was Troop 2 of Fremont school with an arrangement of pipe-cleaner figures who had marshmallow heads, the figures depicting a miniature orchestra and illustrated by the group's dramatic song, "Shusti - Fidli." Troop 34 of Loara school was third place winner with a traditional Christmas arrangement of the Santa Claus theme, with handmade place cards marking the seating plans for the group and in keeping with their rendition of "Santa Claus Land." Mrs. J. C. Carter is leader of this troop. A gay sprinkling of Christmas berries, greens, poinsettias and figurines characterized many of the table settings, turning the meeting place into a true Christmasland. Traditional Christmas carols were part of the evening program and each offering met the approval of an enthusiastic audience. Among the more unusual numbers on the program were "The Making of a Centerpiece" by Troop 41 of Centralia School with Mrs. Al Mittman as their leader; "A Friendship Skit" by Troop 16 of Benjamin Franklin school and Fremont schools with Mrs. William Dierberger as leader; "A Spanish Dance" by Troop 42 of Katella school, Mrs. Ben Switzler their leader; "A Skit" by Troop Lewis the leader. Troop 34 of Loara school, under the direction of their president, Carol Dier took charge of the program arrangements and the mistress of ceremony functions of the evening. Each participating group showed in every way the guidance of capable leaders whose loyalty and devotion to their groups is unwavering and who, in spite of busy days and many obligations, find time to give of their efforts and of themselves that Scouting for girls in Anaheim may go forward and be of high quality. Mrs. M. F. Glenn, program chairman for the Council and general chairman for the potluck supper, introduced the Council members and the special guests, among whom were Mrs. Leroy Ater, commissioner; Mrs. W. E. Whiteman, first deputy commissioner; Mrs. Warren Hodges, second deputy commissioner; Mrs. Arthur Roquet, Mrs. Harry Connor, Mrs. Dayton Smith, Mrs. Clyde Dawson, Mrs. Thomas Harrison, Miss E. Kate Rea, Mrs. Ray Reafsnyder, Mrs. William Bushman, Mrs. Harold Bircher, Council members; Mrs. Vincent Carleton, teacher at La Palma school; Mrs. Daniels, principal of Broadway school; Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Gauer, Mrs. Eleanor Gilbreth, minister's assistant at White Temple church, Mrs. Forrest Simonton, member of the Council Public Relations committee; Mrs. Gene Peebles, Juliette Low chairman on the Council program committee, and Miss Adah Louise Wilcox, Anaheim's first Scout leader. Phi Delta Kappa To Meet at Fremont School January 12 A meeting of Phi Delta Kappa, outstanding graduate students at the universities for education, was held at Santa Ana recently when about 50 qualified members and educational leaders in Orange county were present. This first meeting was spent in setting up a temporary organization which will later become the Orange County Chapter of the National Phi Delta Kappa fraternity. J. Wm. Cunliffe, secondary coordinator of the Orange county schools, was elected president at this meeting while M. A. Gauer, superintendent of Anaheim schools, was elected secretary-treasurer. From the northern part of the county, the following school men appear on the roster, these are Rex W. Beach of Valencia high school in Placentia; Wilbert H. Bonney, Fremont school in Anaheim; Ralph Focht, Anaheim Union high school; Melbourne A. Gauer, Anaheim school district; Dale I. Glick, Placentia Unified school district; Mason Henry, Anaheim Union high school; Clyde L. Nickle, Anaheim Union high ELIZABETH 17 jewels $2473 ELEANOR 17 jewels $4290 MARTHA WASHINGTON 17 jewels 14 kt gold $5950 For a Merrier Christmas... AUDREY 17 jewels 4 diamonds 14 kt gold case and 14 kt gold expansion bracelet $17500 Use HARTFIELD'S Term-Way Plan Open Evenings 'til Christmas Prices Include Federal Tax Job's Daughters Installation Held Saturday Eve. Miss Veoda Mae Tessner was installed honored queen of Bethel No. 5, Job's Daughters. In a beautiful ceremony Saturday evening in the Masonic hall on North Emily street. Other officers seated were Geraldine Homan, senior princess; Nancy Wingert, junior princess; Barbara Bastian, guide; and Geraldine Ausburn, marshal. Appointive officers seated were Patricia Marley, senior custodian; Jo Ann Bastian, junior custodian; Joanne Soden, outer guard; Roycene Jennings, inner guard; Janet Vincent, recorder; Alice Prentiss, treasurer; Jennie Welton, chapelain; Marjorie Cranston, musician; Jean Bastian, librarian; Nancy Fergus, Sharon Nipp; Barbara Fergus, Eleanor Ausburn, and Shannon Wilson, messengers. A huge basket of purple mums was placed in the east, and the west was enclosed with a lattice fence and gates, entwined with ivy behind a row of potted flowers. Officers were gowned in the beautiful white robes or office and formed a triangle while the incoming guards received her crown while kneeling on a satin bench. Outgoing queen Jewel Leverich was presented with a past honored queen's pin. Installing officers were past honored queens, Jean Hall and Gloria Temple, and Miss Leverich, who was escorted by Mrs. Fay Hall, guardian, and M. L. Hall, associate guardian. Members of the celestial choir also taking part in the ceremonies were Nancy Roberts, Patricia Roberts, Elaine Stankey, Shirl Seekins, Helen Robinson, Marle Fox and Joanne Davenport. Musical portions of the program were furnished by Bonnie Rhodes, who "Lord's Prayer" whispered to the Holy Bible was placed on the altar by Larry Casey. An accordion solo was played by Gretchen Glover, and Bird Cross sang "Open the Gates of the Bethel." Bouring during the tea hour which followed installation we Misses Jean Hall and Gloria Temple, presiding at tables decorated with purple and white, the Job's Daughters colors. Music this time was played by Tommy and Lee Wright, accordionists. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Bruce were hosts and Wanda Culpepper were in charge of the guest book. Delta Kappa set at Fremont January 12 of Phi Delta Kappa, graduate students at teries for education, was Ana Ana recently when qualified members and leaders in Orange the present. meeting was spent in a temporary organization will later become the Ann Chapter of the NaDelta Kappa fraternity. Unliffe, secondary coof the Orange county is elected president at while M. A. Gauer, ment of Anaheim was elected secretarynorthern part of the following school men the roster, these are each of Valencia high Placentia; Wilbert H. Fremont school in Anaa Focht, Anaheim school; Melbourne A. Bheim school district; Rock, Placentia Unified ect; Mason Henry, Anahigh school; Clyde L. anaheim Union high school; H. G. Polley of the Valencia high school, Placentia; Glenn A. Riddlebarger, Washington school, La Habra; and Osborne Wheeler of Anaheim Union high school. The next meeting has been planed for 5:30 p.m. on January 12, 1948, at Fremont junior high, Anaheim. Dr. William G. Carr of the National Education Association, a PDK and world famous educator, has been invited to speak to the group. All Phi Delta Kappans of this area are cordially invited to take advantage of this rare educational opportunity. Reservations may be made by writing J. Wm. Cunliffe, Orange County Schools, 1104 West Eighth street, Santa Ana, at once. S. S. Class Of Church of Christ Enjoy Xmas Party Mrs. Angie Eisele and Mrs. Ray Eldridge were co-hostesses at the home of Mrs. E. E. McHenry, 10521 Lincoln Blvd., to thirty-five members of their Sunday School class of the Church of Christ, on Thursday of last week for a one o'clock luncheon. Christmas decorations, with a beautifully decorated Christmas tree the center of attraction, were used throughout the home. Pyracantha was used in a large overflow bowl on the luncheon table flanked by lighted red tapers. The mantle was decorated with pyracantha and candles. A gift exchange was enjoyed by the ladies. A short business meeting was held during which time the new officers for the ensuing year were elected. Mrs. Etta Nimetz was named the president; vice-president, Mrs. Nellie Held; secretary, Mrs. George Dean; treasurer, Mrs. Horace Mann School Children Entertain P.-T.A. The annual Christmas program of Horace Mann P.-T.A. took place at the school Wednesday afternoon, and the program featured a children's Christmas story by Rev. Howard S. Congdon, pastor of First Presbyterian church. Children of the third grade, led by their teacher Miss Vera Mann, hardt and accompanied by Mi Anna Claire Mauerhan, sang several Christmas carols. Ruth Mu gerson; a third grade pupil, gave a reading about Santa Claus and Rev. Willis Jolly, pastor of Calvary Baptist church, led the group in singing carols for a finale of the program. Mrs. Jolly was in charge of the guest book. A business meeting was conducted by Mrs. K. F. 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