anaheim-gazette 1950-02-16

Social and Club Activities Jeannine Jahns—Phone 2206 Double Ring Ceremony for Beneke-Stron Wedding Friday In a double-ring ceremony the former Shirley Beneke met Bud Strong at the altar in the chapel of Capilla de San Antonio at 8 o'clock on Friday evening, February 10, gowned in a white marquisette hoop-skirted gown with vertical stripes of lace on the skirt. The new Mrs. Strong is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Beneke of 535 South Helena street, Anaheim, and Mr. Strong's parents are Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Strong of 754 North Philadelphia, also of Anaheim. The chapel and altar were decorated in white stock and spadragons with lighted candles interspersed with the palms. Mrs. Strong's bouquet was a white orchid surrounded by white hyacinths and carnations. She was preceded up the aisle by her sister, Mrs. Beverly Wagner who served as her matron-of-honor. Mrs. Wagner's gown was of yellow marquisette and her bouquet salmon-colored carnations. The bridesmaids, Mrs. Charme Vandiver and Mrs. Beverly Wallace were gowned in chartreuse and pink marquisette, respectively, and carried orchid-colored carnations. Judy Wallace in blue marquisette and carrying a basket of sweet peas served as flower girl. Ross Strong, the groom's brother, was best man and the ushers were A. L. Vandiver and Robert Palm. at the piano. Male community singing featured "Oh Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie" played by Gerald Skigekawa; "I'd Like to be in Texas" with Glen Blanchar at the piano; "Susanna" featuring Jack King and "Home on the Range" played by Alan Bestall and assisted by a chorus of fifteen boys from the nursery school. Masters of Ceremonies Tony Taylor, Bill Mauerhan, Carl Robertson and Loren Pannier acted as masters of ceremonies under the supervision of Mrs. Kate McCullah, director of the studio. Mrs. McCullah presented honor awards to Carl Robertson and Douglas Neslund. Refreshments The participants and their youthful guests were served hot chocolate and cakes in the rumpus room after the recital and the adults were served in the candle-lighted living room. Mrs. W. Groat Kenneth Heuler, president, presided over the meeting. Invocation was given by Marion Pickel and toastmaster was Don Dunkin. Dr. Quenton Ressler was first speaker on the program with his talk on "Hell-bent for Heaven." He was presented the Optimist trophy. Second speaker was John Knutzen, speaking on the "Auto-biography of Abraham Lincoln," and he won the Patterson trophy. "Our Heritage Today" was an extemporaneous talk by Ed Wright. General evaluator and grammarian was Fred Rusch, with the time-keeper duties performed by Ken Heuler. An announcement by John Knutzen stated that members of the non-commissioned officers club of El Toro will be here March 13 when they will compete with speakers of the local club. Winners will participate in the area speakoff in Huntington Beach on April 10. No assignments for next week's program were made but speakers will be notified prior to the next meeting. Musical Arts Club Encourages Young Talent Young people who are interested in the Orange County Musical Arts Club auditions on April 17 must have their entry blanks in by March 31. These blanks may be obtained from Miss Jane Deming, 832 North Helena, Anaheim; Douglas Lamont, 210 East Santa Clara, Santa Ana; Norma Perkins, 191 South Cypress, Orange, or Cecil Tozier, 2420 North Park boulevard, Santa Ana. This is the sixth annual audition sponsored in Orange county by the Musical Arts Club and so far have proved a good testing Mrs. Wagner's gown was of yellow marquisette and her bouquet salmon-colored carnations. The bridesmaids, Mrs. Charme Vandiver and Mrs. Beverly Wallace were gowned in chartreuse and pink marquisette, respectively, and carried orchid-colored carnations. Judy Wallace in blue marquisette and carrying a basket of sweet peas served as flower girl. Ross Strong, the groom's brother, was best man and the ushers were A. L. Vandiver and Robert Palm. The Reverend Frank Butterworth of White Temple Methodist church read the ceremony and Mrs. A. F. Faust was at the console of the organ. Mrs. Edith Shuman sang "The Lord's Prayer," "I Love Thee" and "Romance." At the reception, immediately after the ceremony, Mrs. Beneke, mother of the bride, wore a melon-colored dress and the groom's mother was gowned in a spring print. Mrs. Robert Palm was in charge of the guest book. After cutting the three-tiered cake which was attractively surrounded on the white table by bridal decorations, the bride and groom left for an undisclosed destination. The bride was wearing a forest-green suit with toast-colored accessories and pinned to her suit was her white orchid from her bridal bouquet. The newlyweds are both graduates of Anaheim Union high school and will make their home at 760 North Clementine street, Anaheim. Mr. Strong is employed at the Dunn Motor company and Mrs. Strong will continue her career at the Richards Martin School of the Dance. Brea Women Enjoy Dancers Val Moore's students of Hawaiian dancing presented a program on Saturday night at the Church of Christ in Brea for the Woman's Civic Club. They were accompanied by Mel James' Hawaiian orchestra from Santa Ana. Dancing were Hazel and Bettie Schanchner of Buena Park, Dolores Pool of Anaheim, Aileen Long of Olive, LeRay Williamson of Westminster and Mary and Doris Rouland of Anaheim. Each performed a solo dance and there were several group numbers. The entourage will next perform on February 23 for the Eastern Stars in Bellflower. Carl Robertson and Loren Pannier acted as masters of ceremonies under the supervision of Mrs. Kate McCullah, director of the studio. Mrs. McCullah presented honor awards to Carl Robertson and Douglas Neslund. Refreshments The participants and their youthful guests were served hot chocolate and cakes in the rumpus room after the recital and the adults were served in the candlestighted living room. Mrs. W. Groat and Mrs. H. Balmer poured and were assisted by Mrs. R. Siewert, Miss Pearle Fay, Mrs. Carl Robertson, Mrs. J. Jackson and Mrs. Raymond Ringwald. Marywood Seniors Present Comedy Members of the senior class of Anaheim Marywood Central high school presented the comedy, "Jenny Kissed Me," on Wednesday evening in the Anaheim Union high school auditorium. Gwen Holly Simpson directed the players. Marie Carlson played the title role. Father Noynihan was played by Beverly Scarborough, Georgia Ann Grupe was Michael Saunders and Ann Marie Lewis played Owen Parkside. Other members of the class rounded out the cast. "Lincoln, the Man" Discussed by Toastmasters A lively discussion on the subject, "Lincoln, the Man," was held last Monday evening when members of the Toastmasters club met at La Palma grill for their regular meeting. President Lincoln was compared with presidents who have followed him and a discussion of present day problems as they would be handled by Lincoln brought out many interesting points for discussion. Introductory Offer! $3975 Price Includes Federal Tax BUYS THE NEW April 17 must have their entry blanks in by March 31. These blanks may be obtained from Miss Jane Deming, 832 North Helena, Anaheim; Douglas Lamont, 210 East Santa Clara, Santa Ana; Norma Perkins, 191 South Cypress, Orange, or Cecil Tozier, 2420 North Park boulevard, Santa Ana. This is the sixth annual audition sponsored in Orange county by the Musical Arts Club and so far have proved a good testing ground for young musicians to measure themselves against others in their own age group. The first award is the Burr Shafer $25 cash gift and smaller cash awards will be made to students in their own sections. Sections will include first grade thru Dancing were Hazel and Bettie Schanchner of Buena Park, Dolores Pool of Anaheim, Aileen Long of Olive, LeRay Williamson of Westminster and Mary and Doris Rouland of Anaheim. Each performed a solo dance and there were several group numbers. The entourage will next perform on February 23 for the Eastern Stars in Bellflower. Juniors Present Classical and Cowboy Music The Orange County School of Fine Arts junior boys presented a program of Edvard Greig and "cowboy music" on Wednesday evening. The Grieg compositions culminated three months of study on the great Norwegian composer. Loren Pannier presented "To Spring" and excerpts from the "Peer Gynt Suite" were by Frederick Stearns, Tommy Groat and Carl Robertson. "Evening Song" was sung by Sondra, Marcia and Donnie Neslund with Douglas Neslund at the piano. Janice King, from the intermediate department, appeared as a guest soloist in one of the waltzes. Each musical number was prefaced by a story of Norwegian folklore concerning their fjords and colorful history. David Ringwald, Jim Fox, Gale Ringwold, Robert Henderson, Michael Reeske and Gary Simpson from the kindergarten and nursery school presented folk tunes. Cowboy Selections The second half of the program was made up of "cowboy music" with the participants dressed in appropriate costume. Phillip Balmer's solo told of a cowboy with a calico pony; Bill Mauerhan appeared in a musical reading; Sandy Knapp described "Riding the Trail" and the six Taylor and Mauerhan cousins sang "The Red River Valley" led by Tony Taylor Heuler, president, prevoted the meeting. Invocation by Marion Pickel and Mr was Don Dunkin. Ressler was first in the program with his Hell-bent for Heaven." Presented the Optimist second speaker was John speaking on the "Autoof Abraham Lincoln,"" on the Patterson trophy. Today" was an exious talk by Ed Wright. Evaluator and grammarFred Rusch, with the duties performed by John. John stated that members of commissioned officers club will be here March 13 they will compete with of the local club. Winparticipate in the area in Huntington Beach on nments for next week's were made but speakers titled prior to the next Parisian Parade By Junior Ebell The Anaheim Junior Ebell's annual benefit bridge and fashion tea will take place on March 25 and will carry the title of "Parisian Parade." Mrs. Fred C. Fischle is general chairman of the event. Her committee chairmen are: Mrs. Henry Plou, food chairman; Mrs. John Daniels, prize chairman; Mrs. James Reinert, table setting; Mrs. D. B. Baker, advertising; Mrs. John Hellyer, reservation; Mrs. Eldon Hauck, hostess chairman; Mrs. G. M. Bagnard, publicity; Mrs. Bill Wilmer, fashion show chairman and Mrs. Joe Neighbors, decorating. The proceeds of the party will go toward the purchase of an electro-cardiograph machine for the prospective rheumatic fever clinic of Orange County Health department. The fashions will be through the courtesy of Gaye Suzanne shop of this city. Cortez Hoskins Shows Glacier Park Film Cortez Hoskins, well-known businessman and brother of our Anaheim postmaster, spoke to the Rotarians on Monday and those who heard him and viewed the phenominal colored pictures that The Rotarians can now prove false the old story that they are an "old man's club" because Everett Granere, one of their members, has just been released from quarantine after a seige with the measles and mumps. In recognition of his entering childhood, Mr. Granere was presented with a "piggy bank" by Ted Payne, president of Kiwanis, at Monday's luncheon meeting. Elser's Celebrate 40th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Richard Elser, Lincoln avenue, Anaheim, were surprised by forty friends on their fortieth wedding anniversary on February 5. The party was planned by their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Wold of Whittier. Rev. L. E. Eifert, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, conducted a brief ceremony reminiscent of the ceremony performed forty years ago in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The entertainment was planned by Mrs. Erick Winger, Mrs. Elser's sister-in-law. A mock wedding was staged and then Mrs. Elser cut the three-tiered wedding cake which was the centerpiece of the pink and white bridal table. County Meeting Well Attended The Board of the Orange County Federation of Women's clubs held their quarterly meeting on Friday, February 10 in Anaheim, having as their special guests the Junior clubwomen of the Orange County Federation. The morning session convened at 10 o'clock at the Evangelical United Brethren church with the invocation by the Reverend Philip Selfridge. The group was welcomed by Mrs. Arthur Roquet, president of the Anaheim Ebell club. Illustrated by pointing out that at the turn of the century many worked longer hours and children not only went to school, but worked before and afterward. We need have child labor laws and laws governing the hours an adult can also work. Need for Nurses Mrs. Benjamin Warner, state chairman of health and nutrition followed Dean Gerard speaking on "Nurse Recruitment." Mrs. Warner stressed the need for more nurses and how women's clubs can help this program. She asked them to promote clubs in the high schools and junior colleges including interest in nursing among girls. She also asked them to operate with the hospital auxilliaries and work with them towards making nursing schools more attractive. Nurses need social security, although they have just succeeded in having their base raised to $215 per month. Mrs. Arthur Crom, state president of the Junior clubwomen spoke in the afternoon and ended her talk by reading the inspirational poem, "Creed for Americanism." Mrs. Gordon to Address OCMLS The Orange Coast Mineral and Lapidary Society will hear Ms. must have their entry by March 31. These may be obtained from the Deming, 832 North Anaheim; Douglas La-East Santa Clara, San-Norma Perkins, 191 press, Orange, or Cecil 120 North Park bouleta Ana. the sixth annual audiosored in Orange county Musical Arts Club and we proved a good testing for young musicians to themselves against other own age group. st award is the Burr 5 cash gift and smaller eds will be made to stu-their own sections. Sec- include first grade thru The fashions will be through the courtesy of Gaye Suzanne shop of this city. Cortez Hoskins Shows Glacier Park Film Cortez Hoskins, well-known businessman and brother of our Anaheim postmaster, spoke to the Rotarians on Monday and those who heard him and viewed the phenominal colored pictures that he took of Glacier National Park, are still talking about them. Mr. Hoskins was introduced by Harry Nutt, program chairman, and proceeded to make "fish tales" come true with his film of the ones he had caught up in the north country. The Board of the Orange County Federation of Women's clubs held their quarterly meeting on Friday, February 10 in Anaheim, having as their special guests the Junior clubwomen of the Orange County Federation. The morning session convened at 10 o'clock at the Evangelical United Brethren church with the invocation by the Reverend Philip Selfridge. The group was welcomed by Mrs. Arthur Roquet, president of the Anaheim Ebell club, after which Dean Maurice Gerard of Santa Ana Junior college spoke on "Education in A Changing World." He stressed the need for adults understanding "leisure education" and predicted that within a decade we will see the advent of a 30-hour week thereby neces- The S.Q.R. Store very much in "vogue"...this half size dress lovely with crocus white 12.95 Starred in the March 1st "Vogue"... and in your fashion plans for spring. Navy or black rayon sheer crepe... its crisp detachable white exquisite with cutwork embroidery... its every lovely line Mynette-planned to make your figure seem younger and slimmer; gentle bodice, whittled waist, pleated skirt! Sizes 14½ to 24½. Rare charm, rare value! The S2R Store OPEN Saturday 'TILL 8:30 p.m. "Where You Meet Your Friends" IN ANAHEIM: constructive leisure. He stated by pointing out that turn of the century men longer hours and children went to school, but workmore and afterward. We now child labor laws and laws the hours an adult can work. Need for Nurses Benjamin Warner, state man of health and nutrition, and Dean Gerard speaking on Recruitment." Mrs. Warressed the need for more and how women's clubs help this program. She asked to promote clubs in the high and junior colleges inititerest in nursing among the She also asked them to come with the hospital auxiliad work with them toward nursing schools more ate. Nurses need social securthough they have just sucin having their base pay to $215 per month. Arthur Crom, state presif the Junior clubwomen, in the afternoon and ended by reading the inspiring "Creed for Americanism." s. Gordon to address OCMLS Orange Coast Mineral and Mary Society will hear Mrs. Florence Gordon of Long Beach at their third annual dinner meeting on February 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Corona del Mar high school. Mrs. Gordon will speak on "The Story of Diamonds," a subject on which she is well-informed as she is known nationally by rock-hounds and silversmiths. Dinner will be served by the Costa Mesa-Orange Society. Corsages to Elks Guests The Elks presented every lady guest with a lovely "sweetheart corsage" on Saturday night at thier annual Valentine party. Anyone not dancing was out of place as Bill Burchitt's orchestra was much inevidence and every-one participated to the exclusioof all else. Claude Barnett was the dance chairman and did a marvelous job. Student Nurses To Benefit by Auxiliary Fund The Woman's Auxiliary to the Orange County Medical Association met on February 7 at the Santa Ana Community Center clubhouse, presided over by president Mrs. Thomas B. Rhone of Orange. Mrs. Carl Paul of Orange, chair-man of the membership committee, introduced two new members, Mrs. C. C. Henrie of Laguna Beach and PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 4 FOR ADDITIONAL SOCIETY NEWS MIKE—FORD'S LIQUOR STORE WINE - BEER - LIQUOR 315 E. CENTER ST. 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