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Social and Club Activities GRACE THOMPSON—Phone 2206 Re-Elect Head Of Girl Scout Leaders' Group Mrs. August Fitz was re-elected president of the Anaheim Girl Scout Leaders Association at a dinner-meeting held at the Cypress school cafeteria recently with the leaders of the six troops at the school serving as hostesses under the chairmanship of Mrs. N. L. Chapman, leader of Troop 12. More than sixty Girl Scout adults shared in the evening's activities which had been planned by the outgoing officers including Mrs. Fitz; Mrs. Dave Schwemmer, vice-president; Mrs. W. L. Troutman, treasurer; Mrs. Ben Switzler, secretary, and Mrs. J. C. Carter, vice-president. New officers elected to serve with Mrs. Fitz for the ensuing year include Mrs. Richard L. Cook, first vice-president; Mrs. John Cooke, Brownie leader of Savanna school, second vice-president and representative of Brownie leaders on the planning board; Mrs. N. L. Chapman, third vice-president and representative of the Intermediate leaders on the planning board; Mrs. Roy C. Agren, secretary, and Mrs. Arch Henry treasurer. Other elective officers seated included Elsie Spaulding, vice-grand; Berthyle Reisinger, recording secretary; Elsie Borth, financial secretary; Hannah Horwitz, treasurer; Etta Tuma, Jennie Nelson and Lola Compton, trustees. Appointive officers installed were Letha Webber, warden; Gail Cleveland, conductress; Ellene Cailor, chaplain; Maude Adams, musician; Violet Howard, right supporter to the noble grand; Mildred Fitz, left supporter; Edna Kruse, right supporter to the vice-grand; Dorothy Heinze, left supporter; Susan Benbrooks, inside guardian; Mary Alice Shawhan, outside guardian; Katherine Crist, R. A. S.; Florine Blackman, L. A. S. Mary Railsback, color bearer; Ida Trendle, Ora Horn, Mollie Claes, Dorothy Albright, banner bearers. More than 250 persons witnessed the ceremony. Launa Boon, press chairman, was in charge of the lodge ritual. One of the evening's highlights was the presentation of the past noble grand's pin to Mrs. Sibley. Escort honors went to visiting dignitaries including Gertrude Birth, district deputy president; Henry Mang, past grand patriarch and Lester Sibley, deputy grand patriarch. Visitors welcomed included Gertrude Birth, district deputy president; Henry Mang, past grand patriarch and Lester Sibley, deputy grand patriarch. In memory of Wilhelmina Nitzschke, a deceased member, the hostess presented Mary Hatfield and Olga Ballinger with a beautiful bowl as a token of appreciation for their kindness shown Mr. Nitzschke during her many months of illness. The next meeting of the social club will be at the home of Marsh Swindler at 529 Chestnut street with Emma Yale, Era Kelly and Mable Eaton, assisting hostesses. Red Cross Will Elect Officers Officers to serve during 1949 will be elected at the annual membership ship meeting of the Anaheim chapter of the American Red Cross to be held next Monday evening at 6:30 o'clock in the Ebell clubhouse with Mrs. Leo Friis, retiring chairman presiding. Dinner will be served by the chapter canteen headed by Mrs. M.A. Gauer. Tickets for the event, to which the public is cordially invited, should be obtained from the chapter office, second floor, city hall building, by tomorrow (Friday). Members of the nominating committee are Mrs. Emory Simon Mrs. L. N. Wisser and Mrs. Floyd Peterson. The annual chapter report on activities of 1948 will be presented during the business session. Annual Ladies' Night Saturday New officers elected to serve with Mrs. Fitz for the ensuing year include Mrs. Richard L. Cook, first vice-president; Mrs. John Cooke, Brownie leader of Savanna school, second vice-president and representative of Brownie leaders on the planning board; Mrs. N. L. Chapman, third vice-president and representative of the Intermediate leaders on the planning board; Mrs. Roy C. Agren, secretary, and Mrs. Arch Henry, treasurer. Mrs. F. W. Elliott was elected as representative to the Girl Scout Council to officially represent the Brownies on that board. Mrs. Fitz, president, will represent the Intermediate Scouts. The newly-elected officers were introduced officially to the group by Miss Dorothy Bowe, executive-director, and installed by Mrs. Leroy Ater, commissioner for the Girl Scout Council. Mrs. Dave Schwemmer presented the report of the nominating committee which comprised Mrs. Harold Ferguson, chairman; and Mrs. J. C. Carter. A formal opening followed by songs and games began the evening's activities. Speaker of the evening was Mrs. Helen Haiber, physiotherapist of the Orange County Health department, who gave a slide-lecture on polio and the use of funds provided by the March of Dimes. A silver offering was taken to boost the drive and the group voted an additional sum to be given from the association treasury. Mrs. Archie Henry gave a report on the fall calendar sale and thanked the leaders for their cooperation in responding to the sale and in the speed with which they took care of their troops' financial obligations following the sale. A report of the trip to the Berlin exhibit of paintings at the Los Angeles Museum was presented. A Girl Scout party of 140, which traveled in four buses enjoyed the exhibit. A slide-lecture and visit to special galleries was enjoyed in addition to a tour of the entire museum. Mrs. Warren Hodges, first deputy commissioner for the council and chairman of the cookie sale, announced the campaign will begin the first of February. She asked the cooperation of all, urging that no one give orders or solicits orders in advance of Tuesday so that all scouts in all troops will have an equal opportunity to share in the sale which will provide additional funds for the individual troop treasures. Troop programs are built around these more than 250 persons witnessed the ceremony. Launa Boon, press chairman, was in charge of the lodge ritual. One of the evening's highlights was the presentation of the past noble grand's pin to Mrs. Sibley. Escort honors went to visiting dignitaries including Gertrude Birth, district deputy president; Henry Mang, past grand patriarch and Lester Sibley, deputy grand patriarch. Visitors welcomed included Gertrude Jones from Kansas, Maude Chause of Minnesota, Hannah Bailey of Missouri and Rena Allen of Ohio. Committee heads of the Rebekah lodge introduced by Mrs. Peterson included Mrs. Boon, press chairman; May Johnson, Violet Thierfelder, Opal Meeker, finance; Mrs. Sibley, Gladys Hamilton, Margaret Myers, examinations; Miss Horwitz, Barbara Myers, Carrie Minnis, resolutions; Susan Whippo, May Willis, Mrs. Sibley, decorations; Vera Cowan, calls; August Fitz, drill; Mabel Ives, tableaux; Eva Scutt, soloist; Ambrose Scutt, lights. Officers pro-tem named were May Willis, Clara Belle Burns, Violet Wiley and Lola Compton. Attractive background decorations for the installation program were through the courtesy of the Theta Rho Omega Chi, girls' organization, under the direction of Mrs. Mabel Ives, advisor from Anaheim. A social hour, with Barbára Myers acting as hostess chairman, was enjoyed following the ceremony. Set Mardi Gras Theme for Party Spirit of the Mardi Gras will prevail as young Catholic people of Orange county gather for a gala party-dance and organizational meeting February 26 at the Santa Ana YWCA, it was announced by co-chairman Joe Truxaw, president of the Valedor club of northern Orange county, and Wayne Andrade, local florist and Valedor member. Purpose of the business session will be to formulate plans for a federation of Orange county young people's clubs, Andrade said. Last weekend members of the Valedor club enjoyed a mountain party at Villa Cardinal Lodge at Big Bear. Twenty-five persons from this area attended. Baggott-Ray Engagement Told Members of the nominating committee are Mrs. Emory Simon Mrs. L. N. Wisser and Mrs. Floyd Peterson. The annual chapter report on activities of 1948 will be presented during the business session. Annual Ladies' Night Saturday Anaheim Elks will be hosts for the annual ladies' night banquet this Saturday evening at 7 o'clock at the local clubhouse on North Los Angeles street, Exalted Ruler Del Wilkinson announced. A delectable dinner and a varied program with no dancing will be featured, Maurie Shirk, program chairman, stated. February 3, officers of the Anaheim lodge will be in charge of initiating a class of members of the San Diego lodge in return for a similar service performed by San Diego officers here last night (Wednesday) when several local men became full-fledged members. Induction of new members occurs every two months. Those to officiate at the San Diego meeting include Del Wilkinson, exalted ruler; Leavitt Ford, leading knight; Lloyd Verry, loyal knight; Carrell Christie, lecturing knight; Warren Ashleigh, secretary; Maurie Shirk, esquire; Al Raymond, chaplain, and John Shea inner guard. Speakers Plan Ladies' Night That reservations be made early for the Toastmasters' Ladies' night program, February 14, was requested during the regular dinner session Monday at La Palma Grill by president Herman Hoch. Reservations for the Anaheim Toastmistress club's installation and dinner on February 3 may be made by calling Mrs. Sydney Pellew, Anaheim 4666, Hoch added. Appearing as speaker under the exchange program, Morris Jones of the Smedley club No. 1 of Santa Ana, was awarded the Patterson trophy honors for his eight-minute presentation of "Wake Up." He was accompanied by Smedley president J. L. Allbee. The Optimist trophy went to Royal Marten for his eight-minute discussion of "The Most Important Question." Other speakers included J.W. Stephens giving "Put the Joke Mrs. Warren Hodges, first deputy commissioner for the council and chairman of the cookie sale, announced the campaign will begin the first of February. She asked the cooperation of all, urging that no one give orders or solicits orders in advance of Tuesday so that all scouts in all troops will have an equal opportunity to share in the sale which will provide additional funds for the individual troop treasuries. Troop programs are built around these funds, she commented. Leaders in the hostess group at Cypress school included Mrs. Arden Hambley, Mrs. Dirk Bakker, and Mrs. Virgil Webster, leaders of second grade Brownie Troop 28; Mrs. R. G. Woody, Mrs. H. L. Torrence, and Mrs. R. T. Jordan, leaders of third grade Brownie Troop 21; Mrs. Pearl Richards and Mrs. George Dykstra, leaders of fourth grade Brownie Troop 11; Mrs. F. E. Leverich, Mrs. Paul Simmons, and Mrs. Keith Giles, leaders of the fifth grade Intermediate Troop 14; Mrs. N. L. Chapman, Mrs. George Alleman, and Mrs. K. M. Howery, leaders of sixth grade Intermediate Troop 12; Mrs. James R. Palmer and Mrs. Joseph Odermatt leaders of the seventh and eighth grade Troop 15. Since Cypress school is in the Anaheim high school district, it is under the direction of the local Girl Scout council. Lois Rebekahs Install Officers In formal Rites In an impressive formal ceremony Lois Rebekah lodge officers were in alled at the I. O. O. F. hall on West Center street, Friday night. The ceremony saw Eileen Peterson receive the gavel from Rhoda Sibley and District Deputy President Gertrude Birth of Santa Ana and her marshal, Aubrey Ratkovick. Mrs. Sibley retired as junior past noble grand. Purpose of the business session will be to formulate plans for a federation of Orange county young people's clubs, Andrade said. Last weekend members of the Valedor club enjoyed a mountain party at Villa Cardinal Lodge a Big Bear. Twenty-five persons from this area attended. Baggott-Ray Engagement Told Sparkling diamond, third finger left hand, revealed the engagement of Miss Arthene Ray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ray. 7892 Court street, Buena Park, to Donald Baggott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lou Baggott of South Los Angeles street, Anaheim. Wedding bells will ring for the young couple late in April. Both young people are students at Fullerton Junior college. Baggott plans to continue his studies at the University of Southern California. He is an alumnus of Anaheim Union high school. His bride-to-be attended Fullerton schools. New Officers Elected for Relief Corps Group Highlighting the meeting of the social club of the A. B. Paul Women's Relief Corps last Tuesday afternoon was the election of new officers during the business session. Named to lead the group for the next year were the following: president, Mary Swindler; vice-president, Etta Countess; treasurer, Mary Fordyce; secretary, Mary Swindler and press correspondent, Emma Schauer. The meeting, held at the home of Alpha Van Cleave at 323 North Olive street, convened for a potluck luncheon at the noon hour when 19 members were present. The afternoon was spent in working on laprobes which will be taken to hospitals for disabled vet- Assisting hostesses for the day were Mary Trent and Countess. Winners of the prizes were Mary Ashenfelder and Linnie Campbell. Memory of Wilhelmina Nitzza, a deceased member, the presented Mary Hatfield anduga Ballinger with a beautiful as a token of appreciation their kindness shown Mrs. Ke during her many days of illness. Next meeting of the social will be at the home of Mary Er at 529 Chestnut street Emma Yale, Era Kelly and Eaton, assisting hostesses. All Cross Will Officers Vars to serve during 1949 will be at the annual membership of the Anaheim chapel American Red Cross to next Monday evening at Rock in the Ebell clubhouse, Leo Friis, retiring chair-residing. Mr will be served by the canteen headed by Mrs. M. Mr. Tickets for the event, to the public is cordially invited be obtained from the office, second floor, city building, by tomorrow (Friday). ers of the nominatingee are Mrs. Emory Simon, N. Wisser and Mrs. Floyd. annual chapter report on acts of 1948 will be presented the business session. Annual Ladies' Night Saturday John Knutzen was toastmaster of the evening. Evaluator was Don Butka and grammarian, Herman Hoch. Ken Heuler, table topic master, presented the subject, "What Will be the 81st Congress' Most Important Discussions?" The invocation was given by Page Vincent. Vincent and Marion Pickel were exchange-speakers at the Newport Beach club meeting January 20. Louis Taylor and C. O. Garshwiler spoke before members of Smedley club No. 1, last night (Wednesday). Guests introduced included Dr. F. A. Rusch and Oscar Brower of Anaheim and Toastmaster Morris Jones and J. L. Allen of Smedley No. 1. Next week Ed Wright will be table topic master; Louis Taylor, toastmaster; Al Holve, critic; J. W. Stephens, grammarian, and Robert H. Allen, Ken Heuler, Vic Huber and Aubrey Van Verst, speakers. Fathers, Sons Enjoy Banquet Fathers and sons of Fremont school hailed the annual dinner staged under the auspices of the junior high school's P.-T. A. in the cafeteria Monday night, as a success. Approximately 200 youngsters and their fathers attended the event. Emcee for the evening, Principal Wilbert Bonney, disclosed that the annual banquet was the outgrowth of six men teachers' idea for a greater fellowship between fathers and their sons. Those introduced were Mel Gauer, superintendent; Herbert Stabbert and John Mary, board members; Charles Pearson, Anaheim mayor, and numerous other officials. Exhibits in the metal and wood Annual Ladies' Night Saturday Sim Elks will be hosts for annual ladies' night banquet Saturday evening at 7 o'clock local clubhouse on Northelles street, Exalted Ruler Robinson announced. Selectable dinner and a varied menu with no dancing will be held, Maurie Shirk, program, stated. January 3, officers of the Ana-ge will be in charge of a class of members of Diego lodge in return for service performed by San Officers here last night (day) when several local game full-fledged members of new members occurs two months. To officiate at the San meeting include Del Wilkin-ted ruler; Leavitt Ford, knight; Lloyd Verry, loyal Carrell Christie, lecturing Warren Ashleigh, secreta-nie Shirk, esquire; Al Raynaplain, and John Shea, ward. akers Plan Nies' Night reservations be made for the Toastmasters' La-nht program, February 14, requested during the regular session Monday at La Grill by president Her-ch. rations for the Anaheim stress club's installation later on February 3, may be calling Mrs. Sydney Pel-heim 4666, Hoch added. spring as speaker under the program, Morris Jones medley club No. 1 of na, was awarded the Pat-phy honors for his eight-presentation of "Wake he was accompanied by president J. L. Allbee, optimist trophy went toarten for his eight-min-session of "The Most Im-Question." speakers included J.W. giving "Put the Joke Senate Gives OK To State College In Orange County A technical bill which will permit the state department of education to go ahead with the establishment of a state college in Orange county was adopted by the senate. The bill, by assemblyman Ralph Dills, already has passed the lower house, and now goes to the Governor for signature. According to explanation of the bill, funds were appropriated for the state college in 1948, but as the 1948 session was devoted to budget only, authorization for the department of education to establish the college was delayed until the regular session. Pedestrians who land in the hospital from automobile accidents might be called the bumper crop. 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