anaheim-gazette 1948-01-01

Social and Club Activities GRACE THOMPSON Phone 2206 Serves As Best Man for Quiet Chapel Wedding Best man at a recent wedding was Davison Stivers of Riverside, well known in musical and dramatic circles of that vicinity, Orange county and Los Angeles. He stood up with Troy Farrar of 4043 Bandini avenue, Riverside, his close friend and business associate, who was wed to Evelyn Baldwin of Long Beach, Christmas eve at 7 o'clock in the St. Cecelia chapel of picturesque Mission Inn of that city. Only witnesses to the quiet ceremony were relatives and intimate friends of the bridal couple from Anaheim, Long Beach and Riverside. Adding to the loveliness of the petite bride was her formal ballerina skirt of copen blue and long sleeved white blouse accented with a dramatic wide gold belt and gold sandals. She wore a corsage of talismen roses. Only attendant to the bride was her daughter, Miss June Baldwin of Long Beach, now visiting her mother's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Thomas of Duke Center, Pennsylvania. Miss Baldwin chose a gray ballerina formal skirt and a blue-gray blouse for the occasion. She wore a corsage of gardenias. The nuptials were read by Rev. Stanley S. McKee, pastor of the First Methodist church of Riverato chips, mints, cider, coffee and cake. The new Mrs. Farrar is a graduate of Bradford, Pennsylvania, schools. Her bridegroom, who served in the United States Army air corps during the recent war, is an alumnus of Big Springs, Texas, high school, and attended the University of Florida at Tampa. Farrar is sales manager of the Nutrilite Products office in Riverside of which Stivers is the director. A postponed wedding trip will be taken next summer by the couple who are now living in Riverside. They plan to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Farrar of Clyde, Texas, and her parents in Pennsylvania. Final to the reception was the exchange of Christmas packages before the decorated tree, itself a present to the hostess, the singing of carols and the presentation of wedding presents to the bridal couple. Ebell Club Previews Dates For Jan. Meetings Announcement is being made for the meetings of the month of January of the several sections of the Anaheim Ebell club the first of which is the general meeting on Friday, Jan. 5, a luncheon beginning promptly at 12:30 tion will hold their regular meeting opening at 2 p.m. with Mrs. H. A. Johnston, leader, and Mrs. Juanita Ross, assistant leader, in charge of the program. The Rev. Rollo E. Dunham, pastor of the White Temple Methodist church, will present a discussion on "His Preaching," a study of the life of Christ. A tea hour will be enjoyed. The Toastmaster section will meet at 7:30 Wednesday evening, Jan. 21, when Mrs. Albert Raymond, leader, and Mrs. O. S. Floan, assistant leader, will present a one-minute group participation discussion of "This One Thing I Shall Do in 1948." Preceding the tea hour, ten-minute talks will be presented by Mrs. Gilbert Bottger who has chosen to talk on "Entomology" with Mrs. L. M. Pickel discussing "The Palomar Eye" and Mrs. S. K. Watters concluding the program with a talk on "Spices." "Panel Discussion on Children's Books" will be led by Miss Elva Haskett for the 2 p.m. session of the Book section on Monday, Jan. 26. The section convenes at 12:30 for a pot-luck luncheon. Mrs. B. A. Arnold is leader with Mrs. E. C. Kendrick the assistant leader. Club Enjoys Christmas Party Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Knox, South Loara Road, were hosts Saturday night to a group of friends who meet monthly to play pinchle. It was the annual Christmas party of the group and a large lighted tree formed the center of interest during the gift exchange. Another decorative feature was a simulated fire place, topped with a chimney. A huge lighted candle made in the form of Santa Claus was perched on the chimney. Mrs. Knox served Christmas pie for dessert. Prizes went to Feed Piglet Mortuary and gold sandals. She wore a corsage of talismen roses. Only attendant to the bride was her daughter, Miss June Baldwin of Long Beach, now visiting her mother's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Thomas of Duke Center, Pennsylvania. Miss Baldwin chose a gray ballerina formal skirt and a blue-gray blouse for the occasion. She wore a corsage of gardenias. The nuptials were read by Rev. Stanley S. McKee, pastor of the First Methodist church of Riverside, against a background of soft organ selections, interpreted by Newell Parker, who also played the traditional wedding march. A wire recording of the entire ceremony was played during the wedding reception held immediately following the nuptials, in the Magnolia avenue home of Miss Shirley Kohlenberger. Assisting her with the arrangements was Miss Grace Thompson of Anaheim. The newlyweds cut and shared the first piece of their wedding cake which was decorated with silver leaves and bells and topped with a miniature bridal couple. Carrying out the holiday motif were artistic arrangements of red berries, lighted white tapers and pine boughs throughout the living and dining rooms. The wedding buffet menu featured baked ham, spiced meat, potato salad, hot rolls and butter, garnish of pickles and olives, po- Ebell Club Previews Dates For Jan. Meetings Announcement is being made for the meetings of the month of January of the several sections of the Anaheim Ebell club the first of which is the general meeting on Friday, Jan. 5, a luncheon beginning promptly at 12:30 o'clock. Mrs. Robert Marvin will be the luncheon speaker and will discuss "Youth Conservation." The afternoon meeting at 2 o'clock will find Mrs. Floyd Bernice Palmer discussing "Creative Forces in Contemporary Literature." The Bridge section will meet at 1:30 o'clock on Friday, Jan. 9, with Mrs. Samuel Gendel, the leader, and Mrs. Homer Wallace, assistant leader, in charge of the meeting. The speaker and instructor for this meeting will be Mrs. Ralph F. Adams. A dessert luncheon will be featured at the Home and Garden section on Monday, Jan. 12, starting at 1:30 o'clock with Mrs. Milton Spencer, leader, and Mrs. Calbert T. Bottger, assistant leader, in charge. "Slip Hostelery" will be discussed at the 2 p.m. session and will be presented by Mrs. Marion Prentiss. Monday, Jan. 19, the Bible sec- Saturday night to a group of friends who meet monthly to play pinochle. It was the annual Christmas party of the group and a large lighted tree formed the center of interest during the gift exchange. Another decorative feature was a simulated fire place, topped with a chimney. A huge lighted candle made in the form of Santa Claus was perched on the chimney. Mrs. Knox served Christmas pie for dessert. Prizes went to Fred Fischle, Mrs. Martin Wolting, of Orange, and Mrs. O. C. Ulrich. Playing Santa Brings Boundless Joy to Houk's Playing Santa Claus to a number of the boarders at their cafe, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Houk, owners and proprietors of Sarge's Cafe at 250 East Center street, had the pleasure of entertaining a number of them for a sumptuous dinner on Christmas day at their home at 121 South Melrose street. Amid gay Christmas decorations with the center of attraction a large Christmas tree loaded with gifts, the guests spent a day long to be remembered since all of them were away from home for the holidays and had no place to celebrate the occasion. Thirty-seven pounds of delicious turkey with dressing, vegetable salads and desserts along with all Heap Big Furniture Powwow!! Save Um Specials Starting Tuesday January 6th! We're going to pull a Big Shin-Dig beginning TUESDAY JANUARY 6th Old Chief Eagle Starting Tuesday January 6th! We're going to pull a Big Shin-Dig beginning TUESDAY, JANUARY 6th. Old Chief Eagle Beak at the left isn't saving very much—he's lending his face in contrast to the smiles that will come forth from those who will save during our HEAP BIG FURNITURE POW-WOW! Ugh! You save-um Wampum during this event! FREE! 1948 Home-Makers' Calendar! Come in anytime and get one of our popular HomeMaker's Calendars. Filled with household hints and beautiful pictures. Pick one up for yourself and a few for your friends. MAHAFFEY & FITZ 123-131 W. CENTER STREET PHONE 3115 ANAHEIM Store Hours 9:30 to 5:30 Sat. Hours 9:30 to 8:30 "Anaheim's Oldest Furniture Store" hold their regular meeting at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Houston, leader, and Mrs. Ross, assistant leader, in the program. The Rev. Dunham, pastor of the Simple Methodist church, sent a discussion on "His" a study of the life of tea hour will be enjoyed. Pastmaster section will be 3:30 Wednesday evening, when Mrs. Albert Rayader, and Mrs. O. S.istant leader, will pre-me minute group participation of "This One Hall Do in 1948." During the tea hour, ten-minute will be presented by Mrs.ottger who has chosen "Entomology" with Mrs.el discussing "The Paloand Mrs. S. K. Watters" in the program with a spices." Discussion on Children's will be led by Miss Elva for the 2 p.m. session of section on Monday, Jan. action convenes at 12:30 duck luncheon. Mrs. B. is leader with Mrs. E.ek the assistant leader. Enjoys Christmas Party Mrs. Kenneth P. Knox, Ira Road, were hosts night to a group of two meet monthly to play was the annual Christmas of the group and a ted tree formed the interest during the gift Another decorative fea simulated fire place, with a chimney. A huge idle made in the form Claus was perched on my. Mrs. Knox served pie for dessert. Prizes Star In Opera Group's 'Babes In Toyland' As though waved into life by a magic wand, the fabulous characters of Mother Goose were featured against a panoramic background of gay music, dramatic lighting effects, artistic scenery and brilliant choral effects in the joyous light opera, "Babes in Toyland," last Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights, staged by the San Bernardino Civic Light Opera As- Group's Babes In Toyland' As though waved into life by a magic wand, the fabulous characters of Mother Goose were featured against a panoramic background of gay music, dramatic lighting effects, artistic scenery and brilliant choral effects in the joyous light opera, "Babes in Toyland," last Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights, staged by the San Bernardino Civic Light Opera Association in the high school auditorium of that city. From this vicinity came three principals of the cast. Portraying the famed "Widow Piper," known to young and old alike as the "old woman in the shoe who had so many children she didn't know what to do," was Miss Shirley Kohlenberger of Riverside, an alumnus of Fullerton Junior college and former resident of that city. Her stage name is Lorraine Sales. The part of "Tom Tom," one of the captivating widow's 16 children, was played by Mrs. Anita Dougan, formerly of Santa Ana. Davison Stivers, band and chorus director of Fullerton Union high school before the war, and organizer of Fullerton Jaysee's 50-piece blue and gold band, was applauded for his interpretation of the "Master Toymaker," sometimes called "Father Christmas." Victor Herbert's provocative melodies were given new impetus via the revision and modernization of Glen MacDonough's script by Director Alonzo Price. Now well known for his successful productions in Los Angeles, Price is a veteran playwright, director, producer and actor from Broadway. In charge of choral and orchestral direction of "Babes in Toyland" was Jaye Rubanoff, an instructor of the American Opera laboratory in Hollywood. The highly contrasted dance numbers for the show were staged by Charles and Vera Baker. D. J. Donnelly Home Scene of Family Christmas Dinner A turkey dinner with the many other delectable food items was the order of the day on Christmas when Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Donnelly of West Lincoln avenue had their children and granddaughter at home. Amid gay Christmas decorations of bright flowers and leaves with a large Christmas tree, the guests opened their many the occasion for its celebration when china figurines of the Madonna and child with angels were arranged before a blue screen decorated with silver stars. Over the piano, a large parchment scroll had been arranged on which was printed the beautiful Christmas carol, "Silent Night." Presiding at the tea table was Mrs. Paul Demaree and Mrs. E. S. Williamson. The guest book was signed by each of the guests as they arrived and were greeted at the door by the hosts. Assisting with the hostess duties were members of the girls Crescendo club. Engagement Told At Family Dinner Party News of the engagement of Miss Wanda Lee Burdick to J. C. Stankey was revealed at a family dinner party in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Burdick, parents of the brides-to-be, on Christmas day. Miss Burdick displayed her Christmas gift, a beautiful heart-shaped lapel pin, within which was found her engagement ring. Now under way is a new home for the couple at Romneva Drive and Placentia avenue, and date of the wedding hinges on completion of the home. Mr. Stankey is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Stankey of Anaheim, and both young people are graduates of Anaheim Union high school. They are now students at Fullerton Junior college. Enjoy Yule Visit In Yorba Linda Mr. and Mrs. Hewitt Kenyon of Berkeley enjoyed the hospitality of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vernon of Yorba Linda following their arrival in Orange county Tuesday of last week. The traditional roast turkey took too honors at the festive Christmas dinner. Both Mrs. Kenyon (nee Barbara Vernon) and her husband are teaching assistants at the University of California at Berkeley. She is in the extension division and he is instructor in the university's mathematics department. Mr. Vernon is city editor of the Gazette and a Yorba Linda orange grove owner. Psychologist To Give Talk On Youth Public D. J. Donnelly Home Scene of Family Christmas Dinner A turkey dinner with the many other delectable food items was the order of the day on Christmas when Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Donnelly of West Lincoln avenue had their children and granddaughter at home. Amid gay Christmas decorations of bright flowers and leaves with a large Christmas tree, the guests opened their many gifts. Centering the dinner table was a small tree trimmed with holly and red berries and the regal bird, Mr. Turkey. Included in the guest list were Major and Mrs. Burnside of Lompoc, and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred P. Chamie and their daughter, Denise, of West Los Angeles. Major and Mrs. Burnside returned to their home later in the evening but plan to return at a later date for a longer visit. Gay Christmas Dinner at Home Of R. A. Patricks Gay with laughter of young people and the joy of having their children at home for the Christmas holiday, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Patrick of 212 South Ohio street entertained with a family dinner on Christmas day. Amid a profusion of poinsettias and red berries used as decoration with a large beautifully decorated lighted tree to complete the holiday atmosphere the group enjoyed the gift exchange following a sumptuous turkey dinner. The dinner table was centered with a very large lighted red candle in a nest of greenery. Present for the enjoyable occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Patrick of Whittier; Mr. and Mrs. Psychologist To Give Talk On Youth Problems A program designed to be valuable to parents, teachers and music lovers was announced this week by Mrs. J. Shailer Arnold president of the Fullerton Union high school Parent Teachers Association, at the school auditorium, Wednesday, January 14, at 7:30 o'clock in the evening: "Why Children Worry The Parents" is the topic which will be discussed by Dr. Florence Mateer, visiting professor of psychology at the Claremont graduate school. Professor Mateer, who holds a masters and a doctor degree in psychology from Clark University, is nationally known or her understanding and interpretation of youth and for her ability as a platform speaker. The address will be directed to the parents of elementary and secondary school youth, as well as other youth workers. 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