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SOCIETY and CLUB ACTIVITIES Applaud Lions Family Dinner More than 60 youngsters cheered the arrival of Santa Claus at the Lions gala dinner and Christmas party held at the Elks club banquet room enjoyed by a total of 130 persons last Thursday night. Warren Ashleigh, house manager of the Elks club, was master of ceremonies for the occasion. President Leavitt Ford greeted the Lions and their families. Pantomime impersonations to recordings were staged by Bob Burns of Santa Ana. He presented Al Jolson's famed "Mammy" and a unique interpretation of Mortimer Snerd making music. A galaxy of puppet acts by Donny Clark of Long Beach entertained members and guests. As each youngster's name was read, he went on stage to be presented a Christmas gift, especially for him from old St. Nick who arrived in traditional garb carrying a well loaded pack. Garrett-Nugent Engagement Told Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Garrett of 218 North Olive street, Anaheim, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Margaret, to John (Bob) Nugent, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Nugent of Bakersfield, and grandson of the elry store. Her bridegroom-to-be is associated with the Superior Oil Company at Bakersfield. Wedding bells will ring for the young couple on February 4, according to present plans. To be Exchange Program Guests A resume of their evening as guest exchange speakers of the Huntington Beach Toastmasters' club next Tuesday evening will be given at the next local Toastmasters meeting, January 10, at 6:15 o'clock at La Palma Grill by delegates Marion Pickel and Dr. Ken Heuler, it was disclosed at Monday's dinner meeting at the Grill. President Herman Hoch presided. Patterson trophy honors went to President Hoch for his discussion of "From Pulp to Print." Marion Pickel won the Optimist cup for his speech on "The Red Cross." James Auest told of "Five Months as a Farm Boy" and C. J. Stillson told of "San Clemente Fellowship" giving a resume of his experiences as an exchange speaker to the beach city with Ed Wright Monday of last week. At that time Stillson's topic was "Two Poles of Life" and Wright's subject, "Know Your Civil Wrights." The meeting was held in the San Clemente Episcopal church social hall with President Gardner presiding. For the local meeting Wright and Alfred Holve were evaluators, Bob (Robert J.) Allen, grammarian and R. H. Allen, time keeper. States' Relationships." Toastmaster of the evening was Ken Heuler. Assignments for the January 10, meeting will be mailed by Secretary Wright. Linton Simmons Elected to Head School Association Linton T. Simmons, school superintendent of Orange county, has been elected president of the California association of county superintendents of schools, it was announced. The election followed a two-day meeting of supperintendents with the state department of education in Sacramento. John W. Taylor, Mendicino county superintendent, was named secretary of the organization, and Miss Gladys Stone, Monterey county, treasurer. Westminster School District Receives $51,904 from State Two state warrants were enroute to the Westminster school district in Orange county, Thomas H. Kuchel, state controller, announced. The warrants are for $25,263, and $26,641, Kuchel said. The funds will be used for expansion of the Westminster district's school facilities. The moneys are part of the impoverished school district fund voted by the last legislature, and were allocated to Castro Valley on its showing that expansion was necessary. Garrett-Nugent Engagement Told Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Garrett of 218 North Olive street, Anaheim, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Margaret, to John (Bob) Nugent, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Nugent of Bakersfield, and grandson of the George Mattis' of Anaheim. Miss Garrett is a graduate of local schools and is employed currently at the Victor G. Loly Jewel experiences as an exchange speaker to the beach city with Ed Wright Monday of last week. At that time Stillson's topic was "Two Poles of Life" and Wright's subject, "Know Your Civil Wrights." The meeting was held in the San Clemente Episcopal church social hall with President Gardner presiding. For the local meeting Wright and Alfred Holve were evaluators, Bob (Robert J.) Allen, grammarian and R. H. Allen, time keeper. The invocation was given by Stillson. Hursell Snyder, table topic chairman, gave the subject, "South America's and United H. Kuchel, state controller, announced. The warrants are for $25,263, and $26,641, Kuchel said. The funds will be used for expansion of the Westminster district's school facilities. The moneys are part of the impoverished school district fund voted by the last legislature, and were allocated to Castro Valley on its showing that expansion was necessary. 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They met at the home of their leader, Mrs. Don May, and will complete work on the sewing and clothing badges after January 1. At this meeting they made Christmas door wreaths as gifts for their mothers. PLAN SUPPER Troop 17 of Horance Mann school was given a lovely Christmas party by Mrs. Paul Jungkeit at her home. After a short business meeting, during which the girls planned menus for the Father-Daughter supper, games were played. Prizes were won by Barbara Olsen and Arvilla Legg. Mrs. Jungkeit served delicious Christmas refreshments after a gift exchange around a lighted tree. Other members of this troop are Bette Baker, Virginia Bengoshea, Myrna Bochey, Sherryl Da- a gift that will delight every ARROW & MARK T SHIRTS The ideal gift for him. They are figure fitted and sanforized. Have the best looking and best fitting collars made. 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