anaheim-gazette 1948-01-29

Thursday, January 29, 1948 Social and Club Activities GRACE THOMPSON Phone 2206 FJC Groups Plan Benefit Affair Recently visiting Superior Judge Kenneth Morrison’s court in Santa Ana were students of the transcription and secretarial training classes of Fullerton Junior college. The field trip was arranged by Miss Mary Louise Lynott, instructor in the jaysee business department. Varied functions of the superior court were explained before the regular session by Judge Morrison. Two court reporters, L. W. Slaback and his son, brought their portfolios of testimony for the college group’s inspection. After court recessed, a model of the yacht constructed by the defense in the Overell case was displayed. A trip through the county jail and crime laboratory completed the tour. Those attending from this vicinity included Gerry and Mari Allec of Placentia, Ronald Brelje of Olive, Don Cram and Virginia Heinz of Anaheim, Doris Anglin and Lydia Shear of Buena Park and Roberta Shoemaker of La Habra. Horwitz, treasurer. Appointive officers announced by Mrs. Reed, are Eileen Peterson, warden; Launa Boon, conductress; Mable Prine, chaplain; Maude Adams, musician; Grace Schafer, right supporter to the vice-grand; Letha Weber, inside guardian; Mildred Brubaker, outside guardian; Gale Cleveland and Ira Brown, right and left altar supporters; Florine Blackman, flag bearer, and Charlotte Maxon, Mae Willis, Elsie Spaulding and Ora Johnson, banner bearers. Henry Mang, past grand pairedch, and Mrs. Taylor, the installing officer, were escorted to the platform. Visitors introduced were Mabel Hensley of Colorado Springs, and D. A. Davis of Wisconsin. Brief speeches were given by Charles Brandt, district deputy grand patriarch, and A. G. Hutchison, district deputy grand master. Beta Sigma Phi Visit Antique Shop A visit to Wayside Antique Shop on South Palm street opened the meeting for members of Beta Sigma Phi chapter last Monday evening. A very pleasant hour was spent viewing the many interesting items on display and hearing Bakersfield on March 13 and 14. During the social hour, delicate refreshments of pear juice salad and homemade hot roast were served to one guest, Jez Zullig of Xi Alpha chapter in Los Angeles, and the following members, Bessie Frey, Dorothea Schuheilah Hineman, Mildred Maundhan, Anna Claire Mauerhan, Josephine Chance, Dorothy Gerleck Helen Sharp, Louise Miller, Delph Hopkins, Alice Myers and Greta en Varner. The home of Helen Sharp at 45 South West street will be the scene of the next meeting on Friday 9 and will be a gala Valentine party. Ebell Club To Hear Economist Dr. Ray Untereiner, economist of California Institute of Technology ANAHEIM VOCALISM 'BARBER OF SEVILLA' Two Anaheim singers and one Santa Ana vocalist are cast in principles in the forthcoming presentation of “The Barber of Seville” to be sung in English by the Los Angeles Civic Grand Opera Association, February Thursday night at 8 o’clock, at the Anaheim Union high school auditorium. To be featured Rossini's ever-popular come on opera are Albert M. Cranston and Miss Edith Browne, both of the city, and John La Monica Santa Ana. Director of the comparable care of principals and chorus is Maxtro Mimi Campanella. Chorus director is Otto T. Hirschler. Camacho Vega is the musical director assisted by J. Camac Those attending from this vicinity included Gerry and Mari Allec of Placentia, Ronald Breije of Olive, Don Cram and Virginia Heinz of Anaheim, Doris Anglin and Lydia Shear of Buena Park and Roberta Shoemaker of La Habra. In a traditional ceremony, Mrs. Mildred Reed was installed noble grand of the Lois Rebekah lodge, succeeding Gladys Hamilton, as new officers were recently seated by Charlotte Taylor of Santa Ana, district deputy president, and her team, at the IOOF hall. Mrs. Hamilton was presented the past noble grand's jewel by Edna Kruse during the annual affair. Elective officers seated with Mrs. Reed included Rhoda Sibley, vice-grand; Berthyle Reisinger, recording secretary; Elsie Borth, financial secretary, and Hannah Charles Brandt, district deputy grand patriarch, and A. G. Hutchison, district deputy grand master. Beta Sigma Phi Visit Antique Shop A visit to Wayside Antique Shop on South Palm street opened the meeting for members of Beta Sigma Phi chapter last Monday evening. A very pleasant hour was spent viewing the many interesting items on display and hearing a talk by Miss Florence Goehl, owner, who explained antiques and how a great many of the pieces gained an interesting history. Home of Mrs. Eloise Smith at 742 North Claudina street was the next stop for the group where a short business meeting was held. During the session, pictures of the Southern California Council breakfast held in Fullerton on January 18 were shown and orders taken from the members. An announcement was made of the forthcoming state convention to be held in PENNEY'S JANUARY CLEARANCE One of your biggest money-saving opportunities of the year! Best values early of course! Broken sizes, odds and ends—and they go fast! Friday and Saturday, Jan. 30 and 31st Store Opens 9:30 A.M. Sharp MEN'S ALL WOOL TOP-COATS Here's your chance to buy at all wool topcoat at a real saving. Tans, brown and blue. $20.00 WOMEN'S MATERNITY SLACK SUITS. 4 only Sizes 16-18-20 ... 2.00 WOMEN'S ALL WOOL COATS. 2 only. Size 14 and 18 ... 10.00 WOMEN'S ALL WOOL DRESSY SUITS. 2 only. Sizes 12 ... 25.00 INFANTS' DRESSES. Slightly soiled but good quality ... 1.98 MEN'S QUALITY NECK-TIES. 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Cranston will sing the bass lefthole of "Don Basilio." Frank Barnes of Los Angeles, who was applauded for his portrayal of the heavy role of father in the association's billing of "La Traviata" in Santa Ana and Fullerton recently, will sing the baritone role of the famed barber. Miss Browne who made her choice but with the opera company during the Traviata performances in Orange county, will be featured in the feminine comedy part "Berta," the maid. Two character parts to be superseded by John La Monica, are that of Giorello, a servant, and that of an officer. A versatile singer and actor Cranston has just completed a motion picture part with Southernland productions. Occidental studio producers of the Michael Shaw pictures. Hugh Reaumont, who plays the popular role of the tough "private eye," Shane, starring in the lead of the new production, as yet un-named, Cranston disclosed. When not on tour, Cranston instructs vocal students here. 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You'll want several at this low price. $1.00 ANAHEIM GAZETTE field on March 13 and 14. long the social hour, delectrefreshments of pear jello and homemade hot rolls served to one guest, Jean of Xi Alpha chapter in Los Is, and the following memessie Frey, Dorothea Schutz, Hineman, Mildred Maueranna Claire Mauerhan, JoseChance, Dorothy Gerlech, Sharp, Louise Miller, DeEtt Is, Alice Myers and Gretchner. home of Helen Sharp at 416 West street will be the of the next meeting on'Feb. will be a gala Valentine All Club To Our Economist Ray Untereiner, economist California Institute of Tech- Karcher-Heinz Wedding Planned Wedding bells will ring for Miss Laura Louise Karcher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Karcher of ANAHEIM VOCALISTS TO SING IN BARBER OF SEVILLE,' FEBRUARY 12 Anaheim singers and one* Ana vocalist are cast as les in the forthcoming prenion of "The Barber of Sedo be sung in English by Los Angeles Civic Grand Association, February 12, day night at 8 o'clock, in anaheim Union high school ium. To be featured in its ever-popular comedy are Albert M. Cranston and Edith Browne, both of this and John La Monica of Ana. ctor of the comparable cast cipals and chorus, is Maesni Campanella. Chorus c is Otto T. Hirschler. no Vega is the musical d assisted by J. Camacho nology and advisor to the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, will be the speaker at the special guest night program and general meeting of the Anaheim Ebell club next Monday night at 8 o'clock in the clubhouse. Reservations for the program may be made by calling Mrs. Paul Gilbert, Anaheim 5296. Special reservations must be made for guests, it was announced by club spokesmen. Dr. Gilbert will press "Current Trends in Business and Government." Betty Fackiner Rees, will be the soloist during the entertainment program. Orange County Parent-Teachers Meet in Orange Anaheim Parent-Teachers Association delegates attended the first county-wide joint dinner meeting of P.-T.A. personnel, last night, Wednesday, in the American Legion Hall in Orange. "Tasks Common to the School and the P.-T.A." was the evening's topic. Presenting the program, following the dinner, was Mrs. Edward T. Walker, director of extension, California Congress of Parents and Teachers. A panel led by Stanley Warburton, superintendent of the Fullerton Union high school and Junior college, was held. Panel members included Mrs. Richard R. Roehm of Anaheim, recording secretary of the fourth district P.-T.A.; Mrs. Walker who is the third vice-president of the state P.-T.A. and director of extension; Mrs. L. E. Sutherland, fifth vice-president of the state P.-T.A. and director of education, Mrs. Gerald Spangler, president of the Newport Harbor Union high school P.-T.A., Harold Kibby, Orange Union high school principal; W. R. Nelson, superintendent of Tustin time for lunch when should be made with C. C. Bonebrake, 1205 West myra avenue, telephone 995-M, is before midnight (Thursday). Mrs. Ed Hall will speak on gardens and Ming trees. The epiphyllums will be expelled by Mrs. James Reed and Mr. Aschenbrenner will discuss likely Topics." Door prizes will be feature was disclosed. Those attending requested to bring their choos flowers or foliage and some for the plant exchange, spokesmen stated. The afternoon tour will be the viewing of two garden one home which was remitted from a barn. Slate Telephone Hour Programs Four favorite guest soloists announced for next month's phone hour programs by Rossberg, manager of the branch of The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company. Setholm, Gladys Swarthout, Heifetz and Ferruccio Tagli will be heard, respectively consecutive Monday evening o'clock over NBC stations. The 57-piece Bell Telephono chestra, conducted by I.Voorhees, will provide music as well as accompany for the artists. Svanholm, distinguished Irish tenor, will sing Siegrat love song from Wagner's Walkure" in next Monday's gram. Miss Swarthout, st opera, screen and radio, w include Cole Porter's "In the light of the Night," augmented ALBERT M. CRANSTON traveling from 35,000 to 50,000 miles each season. He has sung with the Metropolitan Civic Opera Company of New York, the Chicago Opera company, the San Francisco Opera and in the Hollywood Bowl. Cranston was also associated with the Grand Opera Company of New York, which is reversing tradition, by appearing currently in a long stand at the "La Scala" opera house in Milano, Italy. In California, the Anaheim vocalist has been associated with the Golden West and El Dorado opera companies. Miss Browne, who was enced enthusiastically for her poised and dramatic interpretation of the co-feminine lead in "La Traviata," has been applauded in professional appearances as a featured singer and dancer in Nevada, Los Angeles and Imperial Valley. She was heard over station KVOE, Santa Ana, in a 21-week engagement. Her program was entitled "Edith Browne Sings." In the spring of 1946, she won first prize in the Orange county annual musical arts contest. She sang as a guest in top night spots in New York previously. PLAUD 'LA TRAVIATA' CO-STARRING WITH BROWNE-L. A. GRAND OPERA CAST A convincing presentation was given by Francis Barnes in the baritone characterization of "Giogio Germont," Alfredo's father. Other principals in the cast included Enrique Sequeira, "Gastone, Viscount of Letorieres"; Joseph A. Adelson, "Baron Douphol"; Rafael Camacho Vega, "Marquis D'Obligny"; William Lefebvre, "Dr. Grenvil"; Nina Robertson, "Annina"; Philip Lombarde; servant; Julio Cervantes Choza; messenger and Irene Marbers included Mrs. Richard R. Roehm of Anaheim, recording secretary of the fourth district P.-T.A.; Mrs. Walker who is the third vice-president of the state P.-T.A. and director of extension; Mrs. L. E. Sutherland, fifth vice-president of the state P.-T.A. and director of education; Mrs. Gerald Spangler, president of the Newport Harbor Union high school P.-T.A., Harold Kibby, Orange Union high school principal; W.R. Nelson, superintendent of Tustin elementary schools; Mrs. Freda Wallace, teacher in Fullerton elementary schools, and Mrs. Marjorie Dudley, principal of Muir school in Santa Ana. Vocal selections were presented by a group of mothers. Garden Club To Meet Monday A special luncheon, program and tour day is scheduled for the Inner-County Garden club, beginning next Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock, at the Orange Woman's club, 121 South Center street, three blocks east of the heart of Orange off Chapman avenue, Mrs. Perry V. Grout, chairman, has announced. Speakers will be introducing a hot plate lunch. Amazing values at this Month-End price. In Misses sizes 9 to 15, two-piece styles in Shetland wool flannel. Cozy dresses for these cool days. Now only Dresses of crepe, rayon and wool mixtures. Priced for quick clearance, at... A convincing presentation was given by Francis Barnes in the baritone characterization of "Giogio Germont," Alfredo's father. Other principals in the cast included Enrique Sequeira, "Gastone, Viscount of Letorieres"; Joseph A. Adelson, "Baron Douphol"; Rafael Camacho Vega, "Marquis D'Obigny"; William Lefebvre, "Dr. Grenvil"; Nina Robertson, "Annina"; Philip Lombarde, servant; Julio Cervantes Choza, messenger, and Irene Martinez and Claire Michella, gypsies. Through rich tonal coloring and excellent technique, the orchestra introduced the magic mood which suspends belief willingly and transports imagination into a different time, country and high drama. Members of the opera group were Georgia Belle Walton of Santa Ana, concert-mistress; Frank Floral, Santa Ana, violin; Jack Ligthart, Laguna Beach, 'cello; Cecil Tozier, Santa Ana, oboe; Allan Hood, Santa Ana, clarinet; Ed Leo, Los Angeles, trumpet, and Gideon May, Los Angeles, piano. The ever-popular opera, "The Barber of Seville" will be presented in English, February 12 at 8 p.m. in the Anaheim Union high school auditorium by the Civic Grand Opera association. Featuring two vocalists of this city, Miss Edith Browne and Albert M. Cranston. A voice instructor and member of the San Carlo Opera company, Cranston will sing the principal bass role of "Don Basilio," in the fast-moving performance, Miss Edith Browne will appear in the comedy characterization of "Bermaid." The association's next presentation is scheduled tentatively for Laguna Beach. Forthcoming billings are "Aida," "Tosca," "Carmen," "Rigoletto," "Faust" and "Trovatore." for innumerable reservations, which should be made with Mrs. C. Bonebrake, 1205 West Palra avenue, telephone Orange 5-M, is before midnight, tonight hursday). Mrs. Ed Hall will speak on dish gardens and Ming trees. The care of epiphyllums will be explained by Mrs. James Reed and Mrs. Bess chenbrenner will discuss "TimeTopics." Door prizes will be featured, it is disclosed. Those attending are quested to bring their choice of owers or foliage and something from the plant exchange, club kokesmen stated. The afternoon tour will include viewing of two gardens and the home which was remodeled from a barn. Plate Telephone Hour Programs Four favorite guest soloists were announced for next month's teleone hour programs by R. J. Bussberg, manager of the local branch of The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company. Set Svanm, Gladys Swarthout, Jascha Lifetz and Ferruccio Tagliavini will be heard, respectively, each executive Monday evening at 9 clock over NBC stations. The 57-piece Bell Telephone orstra, conducted by Donald Orhees, will provide special music as well as accompaniment to the artists. Svanholm, distinguished Swedtenor, will sing Siegmund's song from Wagner's "Die ulkure" in next Monday's prom. Miss Swarthout, star of era, screen and radio, will inde Cole Porter's "In the Still the Night," augmented by a by a string ensemble of Anaheim Union high school. There was dancing after dinner. Table decorations consisted of the Rotary emblem done in blue and yellow flowers. Guests included the presidents of several Orange county Rotary clubs and their wives. PLAN TO WED A marriage license was obtained by James Paul Garrett of Anaheim, and Opal Zedoria Parsons of Santa Ana, at the county court house in Santa Ana last week. L. H. STAN Violin, Accordion, Hawaiian & Spanish Guitar Instruction Third Floor, Odd Fellows Hall 325 West Center St. Tuesdays, 2 to 9 p.m. or Superior Radio and Music Co. 249 East Center Street Phone Anaheim 4304 Valentine Greeting Cards Take Your Pick . . . from the largest selection in town—right here and NOW. Comic, sentimental cupid-like cards large, medium, small sized ones! MOON'S GIFT SHOP The 57-piece Bell Telephone orrestra, conducted by Donald orhees, will provide special music as well as accompaniment to the artists. Svanholm, distinguished Swedtenor, will sing Siegmund's song from Wagner's "Die ilkure" in next Monday's prom. Miss Swarthout, star of era, screen and radio, will inside Cole Porter's "In the Still the Night," augmented by a corus of mixed voices in a medof songs, February 9. February 16, Heifetz, renowned linist, will be heard in a cont of specially arranged selecons. The young Italian tenor, gliavini, will sing, among other members, "La Donna e Mobile" from Verdi's "Rigoletto," Febru23. LEASE TURN TO PAGE 6 FOR ADDITIONAL SOCIETY NEWS Rotarians Hold Ladies' Night The Anaheim Rotary club gave ladies' night program Tuesday ening at the Ebell club house which featured a humorous dintalk by Lloyd Prante, princiof John Adnas Junior high ool in Los Angeles. VIOLET'S BEAUTY SALON 105 SOUTH FAIRM STREET PHONE 4851 Machine, Machineless and Cold Wave Permanents Hair Shaping, Manicuring, Tinting and All Beauty Work Jean A. Pullen, Ida P. Grant and Woet Thierfelder, Operators WORKING RESTRICTIONS Women's Style Shoes Broken sizes of our regular high grade shoes. Many smart styles to choose from. 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