anaheim-gazette 1949-11-17

SOCIAL AND CLUB ACTIVITIES OF THE WEEK (Continued from Page 3) Meredith Willson Is Guest At Assistance League Salon Meredith Willson, well known composer, radio personality, musician and author, appeared before nearly 300 members and guests of the Assistance League chapter of Anaheim as the self-appointed "missionary for long-haired music," last Thursday morning at the Ebell club. This event marked the first in a series of morning salons to be given under the auspices of the Anaheim group. The witty guest speaker, who is a large man, whisked out a small musical instrument, the piccolo, from his breast pocket to demonstrate that the greatest difference between the classical (long-hair) music and popular (short-hair) music in the length of composition. Pointing to his piccolo he quipped, "This is no Guy Lombardo violin, I can really play the thing." He ably proved his point, using the theme chosen by Mendelssohn (one of the better long-hairs) for his Scherzo from "Midsummer Night's Dream." Willson, at the piano keyboard, burlesqued the immortal notes into a popular ballad complete with hilarious lyrics entitled "Cow Ponies Always Weep Just a Little Bit." Fellow Iowan Mrs. Sam Kraemer, program chairman of the Anaheim Assistance League chapter, introduced the noted composer-author, who in return saluted her as a fellow Serve Brunch Mrs. Ernest Ganahl, president of the Anaheim chapter, thanked the speaker and invited the group to partake of a festive brunch. Pouring were Mrs. Chas. Harbeson, ways and means chairman; Mrs. Ernest Ganahl; Mrs. Homer Ames, a founder of the chapter, and Mrs. Edward Hall, president of the Santa Ana Assistance League. Mrs. Vincent Borden and Mrs. Arthur Elliott were decoration chairmen. Assisting Mrs. Kraemer as program chairman were Mrs. John Larson and Mrs. Charles Pearson. Comprising the hostess committee were Mesdames D. Jerry Youngs, T. L. McFadden, Edward Bimat, P. E. Fluor, Leo J. Frlis, H. D. Newkirk and Ben Kaulbars. A tree of red oak leaves contrasting with huge yellow chrysanthemums decorated the stage. Colorful fruit, bright fall leaves and autumn flowers were arranged upon the two tea tables. 'Festivales de California' at Padua Hills Gay songs and dances of the days of the Dons, almost lost to posterity, are revived in 'Festivales de California,' the Mexican Players' musical drama at the Padua Hills Theatre. Fellow Iowan Mrs. Sam Kraemer, program chairman of the Ahaheim Assistance League chapter, introduced the noted composer-author, who in return saluted her as a fellow Iowan. During his musical dissertations, Willson lamented the deplorable mispronunciation of his home state and then gave forth with an antedote he composed to remedy the situation. Boasting a strong Indian flavor, it is entitled "I-Ow-Wuh" and tells how many feet Iowa corn grows per day. Inspiration for his popular book, "And There I Stood With My Piccolo," sprang from incidents in Willson's youth. “This story is based upon an old Morovian folk tale,” he explained. “The Morovian king (a music lover) was so impressed with the playing of our band, he ordered all the musicians to the treasury room to fill their instruments with gold—and there I stood with my piccolo . . .” said Willson. “It seems incredible in this age of the atom and supersonics, that no one has ever invented a music holder for the piccolo player in a parade. Despite efforts of Mr. Pushkin, the harness maker of my Iowa home town, each holder invented for me lost its grip . . . and there I stood with my piccolo . . .” At the end of the program, Willson autographed copies of his best-seller. He began his humorous talk by congratulating the league members for choosing the Ebell club as meeting place since the rear entrance to the stage had such fortunate proximity to the kitchen where brunch was being prepared. Whimsical stories of his youth included commentaries upon raw oysters, antiquated suggestions by Emily Post and stage fright. Transposing to a current theme, he stated that a frightening thing faced television audiences—gestures. “Gestures have come back,” he said ominously. Aided by the inevitable stage prop of a huge white handkerchief, Willson demonstrated how, despite the sentiments of the popular number being rendered, the same gestures held true. For the 'Festivales de California' at Padua Hills Gay songs and dances of the days of the Dons, almost lost to posterity, are revived in "Festivales de California," the Mexican Players' musical drama at the Padua Hills Theatre. Several of the spectacular numbers presented in the play were rediscovered during intensive research for the production by Director Charles A. Dickinson. Some were found by the director hidden in the musical archives of the Santa Barbara and San Juan Bautista missions during a tour up and down the coast. Others were taken from old cylindrical phonograph records in the Southwest Museum made under the direction of Charles Lummis, Los Angeles city librarian for many years and collector of early California music. The drama really is a series of glamorous fiestas, reviving the romantic entertainment that regaled the caballeros in the days of the great ranchos, and presenting more than 30 spectacular dances and gay songs. “Festivales de California,” with a merienda, or afternoon theatre party, will be staged Wednesday through Saturday evenings, and Wednesday and Saturday afternoons through November 26. CHOIR REHEARSAL Rehearsal for all participants of the Junior and senior choirs who will combine to form the Thanksgiving Day Union Choir will be held in the high school auditorium on Wednesday evening, November 23 at 6:30 p.m. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE “My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.” This verse from the Psalms will be the Golden Text of the Sunday Lesson-Sermon on "Soul and Body" in all branches of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston. Recounting the healings by Jesus, Luke says, "When the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he . . . healed them. And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew Man has been helping work not permit it, according to or emerge from a car on the Canine Star, At Children's "Sleepy, the writing dog his owner, Bob McReynold thor, lecturer, will be for during two programs on Saturday, climaxing theance of Book Week at theheim Children's Library. Boys and girls under the grade are invited at 10 while older boys and girls welcomed at 11 o'clock. may attend if room permits Elva Haskett, children's life and Miss Edith Falkenste sistant librarian, announce "Sleepy" who is describihis master as a brown and bird dog who lives just leaps and two barks from a cific ocean not far from wood, will autograph his "Sleepy to The Rescue," two morning programs. Exhibits In addition to the lecture dent and book exhibits display in the two junior rooms. Parents, children are interested adults are to view the color transpaken by photography eof Fremont Junior High and different arrangementchildren's books. Hours are 1 to 9 p.m. Monday through day and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. day. These sections of books"The world today and day," biographic, religious music books; a collection tographed books; a collec sports and western storical books; editions "F Youngest" including ABC roe Goose and picture books included commentaries upon raw oysters, antiquated suggestions by Emily Post and stage fright. Transposing to a current theme, he stated that a frightening thing faced television audiences—gestures. "Gestures have come back," he said ominously. Aided by the inevitable stage prop of a huge white handkerchief, Willson demonstrated how, despite the sentiments of the popular number being rendered, the same gestures hold sway. For the first four measures, the singers "push," then "pan handle," next "hem stitch" and finally "give up completely" (the surrender pose). Quake at Long-Hair Many people fear long-hair music without realizing that all music springs from the same source; said Willson. He brought out his piccolo, a gadget which resembles a long fountain pen, to prove that four introductory notes form the beginning of a wide variety of pieces with both "long and short hair." "Composers' names scare people like that of Giuseppe Verdi but translated that's just Italian for Joe Green, now who could be afraid of music written by a guy named Joe Green," he reasoned. For Philanthropies All proceeds from the series of morning salons, including Thursday's for which Willson donated his time, will go toward philanthropic projects of the Anaheim chapter of the Orange County Assistance League, it was announced. Willson lauded the chapter at the close of his presentation, saying that the name "Assistance League," in itself is evidence of its worthy purpose. He concluded, "I pass along to you this old but true thought that when you help someone else you cannot but help helping yourself." Safety Expert Revamps Courtesy Code Because safety is involved, no well-mannered woman, says Traffic Expert Slutz, will accept a light from a man while he's driving a car. Don't point! It may distract masculine attention from the wheel. DON SLUTZ, managing director of the Detroit Traffic Safety Association, has laid out a code for women auto passengers. It violates many accepted standards of chivalry but, Slutz explains, "I think women would prefer a discourteous escort to a gallant corpse." "My basic rule for women passengers," says Slutz, "is not to them 'Come, Ye Thankful Come,' by Goldsworthy. Donald Rees will act as one of music. In the evening, the W.W.Society of World Service (W.W.S.) will hold their annual thanksgiving service at 7:15 o'clock placing the Evangelical choir in musical service of praise and giving, Betty Fackiner Rector, stated. Organist with Carol Bostick; Mrs. Helen Herer, pianist; Mrs. Wesley narrator; William Fackiner tone guest soloist, and Caroluli, violinist. Mrs. C. G. Keller of the W.W.S. will lead the evening prayer. Choir Program "The First Thanksgiving reading, opening the evening gram, will be given by Mr. The choir will sing "Hymn Thanksgiving" by Kremsch Visel will read "A Thankfuler" after which the choir will the chorale "Now Thank You Our God" by Bach-Cruger the narration, Psalm 103, the Lord, O My Soul," that will sing the anthem "Praise the Lord," Psalm 150, by Carol Hochuli will play solo and the poem "We Pray Fields" will be read. Baritone soloist, Mr. Fack will sing La Farge's "Makeful Noise." "Let Us Praise by W. B. Olds, will be praised by the narrator and choir Fackiner family comprising H. K. Fackiner, Betty, Bill will sing as a quartet, "Be to God" by Dickson. "O Lord, How Manifolds Thy Works," a narration, an anthem "Rejoice and Sing the Pilgrim's Chorus by to be sung by Mrs. C. M. Mrs. Fackiner and the choir precede the offering. The Philip R. Selfridge will speak "The Purpose of This Offering." Finale for the program Man has been helping woman through doors for centuries. But she should not permit it, according to Slutz, when the courtesy forces a man to enter or emerge from a car on the side of flowing traffic. Canine Star, Author to Appear At Children’s Library Saturday “Sleepy, the writing dog,” and its owner, Bob McReynolds, author, lecturer, will be featured during two programs on Saturday morning, climaxing the observance of Book Week at the Anaheim Children's Library. Boys and girls under the fourth grade are invited at 10 o'clock while older boys and girls will be welcomed at 11 o'clock. Adults may attend if room permits, Miss Iva Haskett, children's librarian and Miss Edith Falkenstein, assistant librarian, announced. “Sleepy” who is described by his master as a brown and white bird dog who lives just eight eaps and two barks from the Pacific ocean not far from Hollywood, will autograph his book, Sleepy to The Rescue,” at the two morning programs. Exhibits In addition to the lectures, student and book exhibits are on display in the two junior library rooms. Parents, children and other interested adults are invited to view the color transparencies taken by photography students of Fremont Junior High school, and different arrangements of children's books. Hours are from 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. These sections of books include The world today and yesterday,” biographic, religious and music books; a collection of autographed books; a collection of sports and western stories; animal books; editions “For the Youngest” including ABC, Mother Goose and picture books; a rep- Don’t point! It may distract masculine attention from the wheel. DON SLUTZ, managing director of the Detroit Traffic Safety Association, has laid out a code for women auto passengers. It violates many accepted standards of chivalry but, Slutz explains, “I think women would prefer a courteous escort to a gallant corpse. “My basic rule for women passengers,” says Slutz, “is not to take offense at a male driver’s disregard for the little considerations normally due her sex.” In the accompanying pictures the Chevrolet Motor Division has illustrated some of the Slutz ideas on manners. Gospel Services In Buena Park “Good News” of the gospel is being heralded each evening at 7:30 o’clock at the First Baptist church, Grand and Holt streets, Buena Park, with the Rev. Gordon Johnson, Director of Youth for Christ for Orange county, in charge. Instrumental and vocal soloists are being featured each evening. Current schedule has Youth night, slated for this evening and Sunday School night for tomorrow. Sunday morning the preacher discussed “Ye Must Be Born From Above” and “Love Personified” at the 7:30 o’clock evening service. Monday was Men’s night; Tuesday, Ladies’ night, and yesterday, (Wednesday), Visitors’ night. The public is welcome to attend these services, the Rev. Johnson stated. Special Services At St. Michael's On Sunday morning at 9 a.m., special Thanksgiving services will be held at St. Michael’s Episcopal church, in a family service with a special anthem by the uJnor choir directed by Mrs. Robert Hardin. Members of the church school will bring to the altar, gifts of canned and packaged foods for the Episcopal church home for children. For the 11 a.m. service, the adults will bring gifts of non-per and different arrangements of children's books. Hours are from 10 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. These sections of books include "The world today and yesterday," biographic, religious and music books; a collection of autographed books; a collection of sports and western stories; animal books; editions "For the Youngest" including ABC, Mother Goose and picture books; a representative number of fairy tales, folk tales and books of fantasy, and Christmas editions. Visit Library Classes of school children are being treated to visits to the children's library in commemoration of Book Week. So far these youngsters and their teachers represent Broadway, Benjamin Franklin and St. Boniface schools. Miss Maskett is acting as narrator-hostess. Accompanied by their instructors, these school youngsters are shown the different sections in the children's library and are given a bird's eye view of the newest books available. A Book Is Born Author Bob McReynolds disclosed that his intelligent dog "Sleepy," which he obtained at the age of seven weeks, received three months training at the Bellflower Guide Dog Kennels when he was a month old puppy. McReynolds wrote the story of "Sleepy" while Roy Davenport took the appropriate photographs to illustrate the edition. Borrowing "Sandy," a neighbor's police dog, and "Sleepy'" playmate, the two men figured what pictures were necessary. "That was easy," said McReynolds. "Getting the pictures was something else! Poor Roy! He shot pictures all day and developed them half the night to see if we had gotten what we required. The dogs got so they would pose until the camera's shutter clicked, then they would frisk around until the next shot came up." Sometimes ten shots were rewore the right expression, that obtained, Davenport had to be sure the dogs' heads were up, their eyes open, their feet not in an awkward position, that they wore the right expression, that the light was correct and most important of all, the mood was right for the story. "Try getting two dogs to do all these things at the same time at a designated spot so that they will be in perfect focus!" challenged the author. In the evening, the Women's Society of World Service (WSCS) will hold their annual thank-offering service at 7:15 o'clock presenting the Evangelical choir in a musical service of praise and thanksgiving, Betty Fackiner Rees, director, stated. Organist will be Carol Bostick; Mrs. Helen Fackiner, pianist; Mrs. Wesley Visel, arrator; William Fackiner, baritone guest soloist, and Carol Hochli, violinist. Mrs. C. G. Keller of the WSCS will lead the evening prayer. Choir Program "The First Thanksgiving," a reading, opening the evening program, will be given by Mrs. Visel. The choir will sing "Hymn of Thanksgiving" by Kremser. Mrs. Visel will read "A Thankful Prayer" after which the choir will sing the chorale "Now Thank We All Our God" by Bach-Cruger. After the narration, Psalm 103, "Bless the Lord, O My Soul," the choir will sing the anthem "Praise Ye the Lord," Psalm 150, by Franck. Carol Hochuli will play a violin solo and the poem "We Plow the Fields" will be read. Baritone soloist, Mr. Fackiner, will sing La Farge's "Make a Joyful Noise." "Let Us Praise God" by W. B. Olds, will be presented by the narrator and choir. The Fackiner family comprising Mrs. H. K. Fackiner, Betty, Bob and Bill will sing as a quartet, "Thanks Be to God" by Dickson. "O Lord, How Manifold Are Thy Works," a narration, and the anthem "Rejoice and Sing" from the Pilgrim's Chorus by Wagner, to be sung by Mrs. C. Mauerhan, Mrs. Fackiner and the choir, will precede the offering. The Rev. Philip R. Selfridge will speak on "The Purpose of This Offering." Finale for the program will be show a rise In TB last year. It costs Orange county taxpayers half a million dollars per year for the control of tuberculosis. We know now that TB can be wiped out within ten years if adequate facilities for screening the entire adult population are made available, that sufficient beds for new cases are provided and TB patients are completely rehabilitated and returned to good health. It will pay us to wipe out this disease." A case of tuberculosis—and one person in 200 has it—is a threat to everyone of us, Hansen stated. "An unknown case can infect others. A friend, a neighbor, a relative, or a fellow worker may have TB and not know it. With close contact the disease is spread. These cases have to be found, isolated and treated. The extensive casefinding with the Mobile Chest X-ray Unit is part of the community's answer to the threat of TB. By x-raying large groups of apparently healthy people much TB is discovered. If everyone over 15 years of age will have a periodic chest x-ray it will help deal the knockout blow against TB," he said. Hanson cited the work of the TB Association. He said that Seal Sale dollars paid for nearly 12,000 chest x-rays for the general public, industry and students; vocational rehabilitation, occupational therapy, recreational therapy and materials for TB patients; diagnostic chest x-rays and an extensive public information program. "These are weapons against TB. They are paid for by Christmas Seals. Buy these Seals generously and use them," Hanson said. Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected President of the United States four times—in 1932, 1936, 1940 and 1944. His electoral votes were 472, 523, 449 and 432, respectively. 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