anaheim-gazette 1948-01-22

Social and Club Activities GRACE THOMPSON Phone 2206 EDITH BROWNE TO SING OPERA ROLE IN FULLERTON ON FRIDAY In a repeat performance, "La Traviata," tragic opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi, will be staged by the Los Angeles Civic Grand Opera Association, tomorrow, Friday night, at 8 o'clock, in the Fullerton Union high school auditorium under the general direction of Maestro Mimi Campanella. The presentation, which will feature a talented young dramatic soprano of this city, Miss Edith Browne, in the co-feminine lead, is being sponsored by the Fullerton Rebekah Lodge No. 341. Purity of tone and precision of technique displayed by the orchestra, composed of Orange county musicians, added much to the smoothness of last week's opera. The same group under the baton of F. Camacho Vega, will play tomorrow night. The rich baritone voice and capable acting of Francis Barnes as "Giogio Germont," Alfredo's father, was well received by Orange countians. His vocal ability and stage presence will be heard and Maris de la Vega viewed tomorrow night. Other principals in the cast include Enrique Sequeira as "Gastone, Viscount of Letorieres"; Anniversary Day Brings Memories Just 25 years ago last Sunday as reported by the Anaheim zette at that time and again printed in the "Long Ago" column January 8, Mrs. Robert Gregg (nee Ruth Louise Coons) became the bride of Robert Gregg Sunday the couple celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with an open house affair at the home, 1818 East Santa Ana street. This weekend, had they lived, parents would have celebrated their golden wedding date. Father Richard LaSalle Coons passed away many years ago. Wife Mary Coons, died here recently. The Gregg-Coons wedding story appeared as follows: "Tuesday was a day of double significance at the home of Mrs. Richard LaSalle Coons of northeast of town, for it marked for them a silver wedding anniversary and was also the chosen day for the wedding of the daughter Ruth Louise and Robert B. Gregg, both of this city. The home was very prettily decorated in pink carnations and vases. The wedding was charming in its simplicity. Mrs. A. B. EnB rendered on the piano Cadman "Love Song," followed by solos by Miss Louise Montgomery, cousins of the bride, "At Dawning" (Cadman) and Miss Alice Grimshaw "Oh Promise Me." To the straight of Lohengrin's wedding march the bride entered on her father's arrival preceded by the maid of honor Miss Jessie Coons, sister of the bride, Master Manio des Grange ring bearer, and little Miss Roland Beebe, flower girl. The grooms was attended by Glenn Hartraut Rev. Thomas Holmes Walker; the First Presbyterian church performed the double ring ceremony. The bride was gowned in white georgette, her cornet veil be caught by a wreath of orange blossoms; which had been worn by aunt Mrs. Victor Montgomery. Edith Browne The company's performance, as given last Thursday night in the Santa Ana high school auditorium, includes the complete score with the exception of one choral number. It was applauded by a small but enthusiastic audience last week. Competent musical director is F. Camacho Vega assisted by J. Camacho Vega. Otto T. Hirschler is the chorus director. Miss Browne will again sing the role of "Flora," intimate friend of the heroine. In her first operatic stage appearance, she brought refreshing emotional appeal and vocal expressiveness to the part. Gehe Curtsinger, known on the air as Ken Curtis, will star again in the lead tenor role of "Alfredo F. Camacho Vega Germont." While stationed at Santa Ana Army air base during World War II, he was heard by thousands of west coast and radio listeners to the Army Air forces chorus and orchestral program. Curtsinger was the featured soloist and high choral tenor. In Santa Ana, his opera performance was marked by richness of tone and vividness of expression. Maris de la Vega viewed tomorrow night. Other principals in the cast include Enrique Sequeira as "Gastone, Viscount of Letorieres"; Joseph A. Adelson as "Baron Douphol"; Rafael Camacho Vega, "Marquis D'Obigny"; William Lefebve, "Doctor Grenvil"; Nina Robertson, "Annina," and Philip Lombardi, servant and messenger. Colorful costumes, artistic scenery and dramatic lighting effects will complement the voices of the chorus and leads. Tickets may be obtained at Brown and Reinhardt sewing machine distributors in Anaheim, at the Fullerton Music company and at the auditorium box office. Before the first operatic appearance of the company in Anaheim earlier this season, Maestro Campanella stated that the purpose of this series is to further the popularity of "modern opera" by bringing complete productions to small communities as well as large cities. Fullerton notables planning to attend tomorrow night include Mayor Vern Wilkerson, Frank Barrington, president of the Chamber of Commerce, and numerous city officials. Two future productions are planned by the company. February 12, the famed "Barber of Seville" will be presented in English in the Anaheim Union high school. Showers Honor Patricia Smith Miss Patricia Louise Smith, tracive daughter of Mrs. Ida M. Gilmore, 118 South Los Angeles street, has been the honoree several showers both in Anaheim and Los Angeles since the recent announcement of her betrothal to John Warren Prior, son of Mrs. Edgar Prior of 149 South Tustin avenue. The bride-elect is an alumni of Anaheim Union high school and attended Fullerton Junior college. Her bridegroom-to-be graduated from Alexander high school in Los Angeles and will continue studies at Santa Ana Junior college in the spring. Wedding bells will ring for young couple February 24 in Tustin. One of the many gifts received by Miss Smith was a single service of sterling silver from her mother. Mrs. Gilmore is the night manager at the Spanish Kitchen. Slate Red Cross Annual Dinner Final plans for the annual dinner of the Anaheim chapter of the American Red Cross were discussed at the board meeting last week in the city hall. F. Camacho Vega Germont." While stationed at Santa Ana Army air base during World War II, he was heard by thousands of west coast and radio listeners to the Army Air forces chorus and orchestral program. Curtsinger was the featured soloist and high choral tenor. In Santa Ana, this opera performance was marked by richness of tone and vividness of expression as he gave full dramatic meaning to the part. The role, though requiring flexibility, does not display Curtsinger's wide and powerful range to its fullest extent. Maria de la Vega, petite and thorough musician, was enchored last week for her moving portrayal of the heroine "Violetta Valery." Through sheer drama and vocal inflection, she told a poetic story of tragedy and romance. DIRECTOR M. CAMPANELLA communities as well as large cities. Fullerton notables planning to attend tomorrow night include Mayor Vern Wilkerson, Frank Barrington, president of the Chamber of Commerce, and numerous city officials. Two future productions are planned by the company. February 12, the famed "Barber of Seville" will be presented in English in the Anaheim Union high school auditorium. Singing the base roll of "Don Basilio" will be Albert M. Cranston, member of the San Carlo opera company and vocal instructor of this city. Miss Browne will portray the humorous character, "Berta." Another opera will be given by the association at the end of the month in Laguna Beach, Director Campanella stated. Gazette Want Ads Bring Results DON'T MISS THIS SALE AT THE JUNIO RENDEZVOUS 721 NO. LOS ANGELES STREET January 22-23-24 — Thurs. Friday and Saturday Hundreds of Values You Can't Afford to Miss — Save Up to 50% Sizes 9 to 15 and 10 to 16 Junior Doors Open 9:30 A.M. — Open Saturday Evenings PHONE 4271 FREE PARKING BARBARA KILDUFF Anniversary Day Sings Memories At 25 years ago last Sunday, reported by the Anaheim Gaitat that time and again read in the "Long Ago" collection January 8, Mrs. Robert B. (nee Ruth Louise Coons) be the bride of Robert Gregg, the couple celebrated their wedding anniversary with open house affair at their 1818 East Santa Ana street. weekend, had they lived, her hus would have celebrated golden wedding date. Her son Richard LaSalle Coons, lived away many years ago. His Mary Coons, died here recently. The Gregg-Coons wedding appeared as follows: Tuesday was a day of double cease at the home of Mr. Mrs. Richard LaSalle Coons theast of town, for it marked them a silver wedding annery and was also the chosen for the wedding of their alter Ruth Louise and Mr. B. Gregg, both of this city. Home was very prettily decided on the piano Cadman's Song," followed by solos by Louise Montgomery, cousin of bride, "At Dawning" (Cadand Miss Alice Grimshaw Promise Me." To the strains hegrin's wedding march the centered on her father's arm, led by the maid of honor, Jessie Coons, sister of the Master Manio des Granges, dearer, and little Miss Rosaeebe, flower girl. The groom attended by Glenn Hartranft. Thomas Holmes Walker of first Presbyterian church perdied the double ring ceremony. bride was gowned in white hat, her cornet veil being by a wreath of orange blossom which had been worn by her Mrs. Victor Montgomery of Ana. Cross, will be the principal speaker, it was disclosed. She is also a member of the national blood donor committee. During the monthly meeting it was stated that the Home Service department had 48 cases open during the month, thirteen of which were new or re-opened. Financial assistance was given to five veterans and one service man. Office callers for home service were 50, and ten home calls were made. Mrs. Leo Friis, nurses aide chairman, reported that service in this field is in progress under the school immunization clinics in the rural educational centers. The aides assisted with this project throughout the year in addition to working in the X-ray tuberculosis clinics and in summer camps. A report was presented by A. J. Schutte, local chapter delegate to the national convention in Cleveland in June. As the conclave was scheduled just after the Texas City disaster, the representatives were given much first hand information regarding relief work anyway there. Business Women To Stage Party Tomorrow Night Sponsored by the Anaheim Business and Professional Women's club, a gala card and game party will be staged tomorrow evening, Friday, at 7:30 o'clock, in the Parish hall of St. Michael's Episcopal church. The public is cordially invited and reservations may be secured by calling Mrs. Eva Boyd, Anaheim, 2468, club spokesmen stated. Plans for the event were launched during the last regular dinner meeting, Wednesday night of last week, in the Chungking Cafe on East Center street, with Mrs. Eleanor Ashleigh, president, presiding over the business session. Speaker of the evening was Mrs. Robby Anderson Kaufman, Ana- HOWARD SWAN Their repertoire is extensive and geared to appeal to every type of audience. Swan is the director of six choirs, composing 250 voices at the Pasadena Presbyterian church, and is the associate professor of music at Occidental. Before he devoted his principal energies to conducting, Director Swan sang in many radio programs, in motion pictures, as tenor soloist in the Hollywood Bowl, as soloist in the Hollywood Methodist church and Immanuel Presbyterian church in Los Angeles, and as soloist with the Los Angeles and Glendale Oratoric societies. As a director of choruses, Swan has conducted many national broadcasts. He is an authority on choral techniques and has had numerous appearances as guest conductor with university and college choruses. Considered in well known musical circles as one of the foremost conductors in California, Swan is a pupil of John Smallman, John Finley Williamson and Robert Shaw, of the Victor Chorale. On the air, both glee clubs have been featured with motion picture and radio personalities including Bob Hope, Dick Powell, Edward Arnold, Melvin Douglas and Virginia Bruce. The choruses have won the Southern California Glee club championships several times. Climaxing their triumphs in 1941, in the last contest held, both clubs won championships simultaneously. In the Fred Waring National Collegiate Glee club competition. Preceding the installation, a delicious pot luck dinner was enjoyed. Members of the Orange Camp acted as hostesses. A report of recent eastern trip which featured visits with relatives in several states was given by Katie Petterson. Neighbor Lizzie Benzol invited those attending the affair from this city and Orange to be present at her South Illinois street home when she entertains the social club. All members were requested to attend the regular February 2nd meeting in K. C. hall, East Center street, by Olga Ballenger, Oracle of Rosewood Camp. Plans for the March entertainment will be launched and social events scheduled for the coming year, she disclosed. The coming membership drive campaign will be outlined by District Deputy Lenora Fletcher at that time. Many new members were added to the social and beneficial chapter rosters during the past year; it was announced. Attending the installation ceremony of Santa Ana Relief Corps that same day was Mrs. Mary Fordyce. MRS. W. C. KELLEY GUEST FROM RIVERSIDE Mrs. W. C. Kelley of Riverside, was a guest in the home of her sister, Mrs. R. F. Nipper and Mr. Nipper at 213 East Water street, last Thursday. Later that evening they met Mr. Kelley at the Los Angeles airport who was returning to his home from Henrietta, Texas, where he was called on Saturday previous by the death of his father. It pays to advertise when you use the Anaheim Gazette. The choruses have won the Southern California Glee club championships several times. Climaxing their triumphs in 1941, in the last contest held, both clubs won championships simultaneously. In the Fred Waring National Collegiate Glee club competition, the Occidental Men's club was one of three finalists in the western division and highly acclaimed by Waring. Attend Golden Wedding Affair Members of the Cone family from Fullerton and Anaheim were among approximately 100 friends and relatives attending the golden wedding anniversary of their uncle and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. William Smoot of Idaho, Sunday afternoon, at the home of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Smoot of Huntington Park, where they have been visiting since last week. The Idaho couple plan to spend the remainder of the winter here, they disclosed. Relatives of this vicinity included their nephews and their wives, Mr. and Mrs. Everett M. Cone of 548 South West street, this city, and Mr. and Mrs. Carroll "Red" Cone of Fullerton; and their nieces and their husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Montgomery of Anaheim, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moran and family of Fullerton. Keep your eye on our classified ad section. Royal Neighbors Plan Meeting Members and guests of the Rose Wood Camp of the Royal Neighbors of America met at the home of Mrs. Benzel, Monday afternoon, when plans were launched for the district meeting slated to be held here in March. The seven members who attended the session welcomed two guests from the Orange Camp, Mrs. Weademan and Mrs. Stout Orange, and Mrs. Chapman of Wasco, Calif. WRC Names New Committee Groups At the regular meeting of the B. Paul Women's Relief Corps last Tuesday at K. C. hall on Eastenter street, committee members were named for the year. Mary McKalvey and Emma Shauers were named to the relief committee; Mary Mitchell and Maude hunt to the child welfare committee; Ann Metzger and Mary Hatfield, hospital committee members. Announcement was made that no illness the social club will postpone their regular meeting until next month. Reports of the various committees found $17 paid to relief, $39.25 to child welfare, sixteen sick calls were made, ten pounds of salvage kitchen fat was sold, 320 pounds of magazines were sold and eleven cards sent to sick members and bereaved members. PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 6 FOR ADDITIONAL SOCIETY NEWS as a member of the United States Senate. He was elected to that body in 1907 and served several terms. L. H. 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