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Personal Items Kettles will hold installation of officers at 7:30 tomorrow night at 1440 E. Center st. Marion Wick will take office as president; Dorothy Wingert, first vice; Ferne Dailey, second vice; Beverly Wick, secretary; Henrietta Furr, treasurer; Ann O'Kane, delegate-at-large; Allice Panier, sergeant-at-arms, and Irene Martin, director: Christmas party will follow the business session. Mr. and Mrs. John Fitzgerald, 401 N. Pine, became the parents of a five pound, nine and a half ounce girl Thursday at Anaheim Community hospital. The Junior Rendezvous Northgate Business District 721 No. Los Angeles HALF A CENTURY—Mr. and Mrs. Millard Van Wagner observe day when they celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary restaurant in Whittier. Admiring the lovely group gifts they received Dick Glover, center, Mr. and Mrs. Van Wagner, and right, Mr. and Mrs. Millard Van Wagner Celebrate 50th Anniversary Sunday Fifty years ago today May took Millard and Millard took May He as her husband, she as his wife, To live together the rest of their orchid corsage and Mr. Van Wagner a buttonierre, both gifts Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van Wagner his brother, of Hyde Park, N. former home of the guests honor Mr. and Mrs. Millard Van Wagner Celebrate 50th Anniversary Sunday Fifty years ago today May took Millard and Millard took May He as her husband, she as his wife, To live together the rest of their life. The opening stanza of an appropriate poem written by Gertrude Clarke Glover climaxed the delightful celebration yesterday of the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Van Wagner of Arcadia. Joining the honored couple to celebrate the festive occasion were their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Glover of Antheim; their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Van Wagner of Altadena; and all five of their grandchildren, Gretchen and Gerie Glover and Nicky, Tony and Christina Van Wagner. Also observing the occasion with them were: Mrs. Jennie Dutcher, sister of Mrs. Van Wagner; Mrs. Dutcher's children, John Dutcher and family; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mayhew of Pasadena, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ambler of La Habra Heights, Miss Olive Ambler and Nathan Ambler of Whittier, Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Budd of Santa Ana, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wood of Los Angeles, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bebre and Mr. and Mrs. John Arozena and family of Arcadia, Mrs. Edwin Daly, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Glover of Santa Barbara. Mrs. Van Wagner wore a lovely orchid corsage and Mr. Van Wagner a buttonierre, both gifts from his brother, of Hyde Park, New former home of the guests honor. Arrangements of white chrysanthemums and gold leaves decorated the impressive banquet table at Carey's restaurant Whittier where the anniversary dinner was held. Golden Christmas ornaments were tied with satin ribbons to form an unusual centerpiece, with a sparkle white holiday figure providing backdrop for the arrangement. The Van Wagners were married Dec. 19, 1900, in Poughkeepsie New York, and later resided Hyde Park, New York. They came to California in 1912, later their eastern farm, and made their home in South Santa Anita. They later resided in Azusa, Monroe and presently make their home in Arcadia. During the afternoon they received beautiful group gifts of electric blanket and a gold wall from the gathering. In the concluding tribute to beloved couple Mrs. Glow poem states, Look, see what's come your way! From that happy wedding day And they're all here to honor Children and grandchildren to You're dad, mother, grandma papa Van. Originators of this high class o A marriage license was issued to Edna Laura Olson, 56, of flower and Alfred F. Braden Box 8765 of Anaheim. Holiday Special Hamilton DIAMOND Watches A Distinctive Selection Original Diamond Creations Hamilton Movements A. Platinum case $595 B. White Gold Case, 14 K, $250 C. Platinum Case $1100 We Close 5:30 p.m. Every Day Including Saturday VICTOR G. LOLY JEWELER 138 W. CENTER ANAHEIM, CAL. CONVENIENT CREDIT Annual Christmas Party Enjoyed By Church Clubs WSWS and the Ladies' Aid of the Evangelical United Brethren church held a joint Christmas party and program recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Hein on W. Center st. Alice Schmid, president of WSWS, conducted the beginning afternoon session and Mrs. Brunemeier led devotions. Announcement was made of the meeting of the Council of Churchwomen on Jan. 5 at White Temple Methodist church. Mrs. Hein presided over the Ladies Aid meeting and gathered the gifts which had been brought by members to be sent to the home for the aged at Burbank and Glendale. Pot luck dinner was served in the evening and was followed by a delightful musical program. Mrs. Clarence Mauerhan, soloist, presented "Star of the East;" accompanied by Mrs. J. P. Weaver who also played many Christmas carols. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Mumm showed colored slides of scenery taken on recent trips. Rollard Van Wagner observed a momentous occasion yesterday with a family reunion at Carey's lovely group gifts they received are, left, their daughter, Mrs. In Wagone, and right, their son, Ralph Van Wagner. (Gazette photo by Bradley) Wagner Gerry Sunday corsage and Mr. Van Wagbuttonier, both gifts of Mrs. Frank Van Wagner, other, of Hyde Park, N.Y., home of the guests of Wagner Sunday corsage and Mr. Van Wagbuttonierre, both gifts of Mrs. Frank Van Wagner, other, of Hyde Park, N.Y., home of the guests of engements of white chrysums and gold leaves decithe impressive banquet at Carey's restaurant in her where the anniversary was held. Golden Christornaments were tied with ribbons to form an unusual piece, with a sparkling holiday figure providing a stop for the arrangement. Van Wagners were married 19, 1900, in Poughkeepsie, York, and later resided in Park, New York. They came california in 1912, later sold eastern farm, and made their in South Santa Anita. They resided in Azusa, Monrovia presently make their home acacia. The afternoon they received beautiful group gifts of an ec blanket and a gold watch the gathering. The concluding tribute to the ed couple Mrs. Glover's states, I see what's come your way that happy wedding day. they're all here to honor you. ren and grandchildren too. he dad, mother, grandma and papa Van, mators of this high class clan. marriage license was issued nna Laura Olson, 56, of Beller and Alfred F. Braden, 65, 3765 of Anaheim. Holiday Special Personal Mention Another Anaheim couple, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence G. Miller, 607 S. Illinois, became the parents of a six pound, four ounce boy Thursday at St. Joseph hospital. The birth of a boy, seven pounds and three ounces, delighted parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Sim, 11572 Laura st. He was born yesterday morning at St. Joseph hospital. A seven pound, fifteen and a half ounce girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Salvador Mesa, Rt. 5, Box 10821 Wednesday at Santa Mr. and Mrs. Wolverton, 10572 Chestnut st., have just purchased the Atkinson Grocery, 7232 E. Cerritos ave. Wolverton is an em­ployee of the Case-Swayne Co., inc., Santa Ana. He intends to stock the store with their pro­ducts. Mrs. Wolverton will man­age the store. They have a son, Roger, who is five and attends Magnolia kindergarten. Friends of the Atkisons are sorry to learn the reasons for the sale. John Atkison has a heart ailment and cannot manage both the barber shop and store. Their son, Bob Ray, who is 21 and has been managing the barber shop is taking his physcial for the army at Fullerton, the 22nd. Mrs. Atkison in busy caring for Speckhart, S. S. C., CYO, the Catholic Boand will coach for the b­gram. The next two 7:30 p.m., exhibition bo­ublic will take place o­lupe recreation hall. B­seven to 25 are eligi­ble. Supt. Wayne L. Mu­of of the Savanna School­enttained, as is his ad­tom, at a ham and egg­for his staff of 19 te­driver and janitors, at Friday. School board members wives assisted: Mr. an­d E. Pruett, Mr. and M­Snavely and Mr. and liam Drake. Biscuits, tatoes, baked apples a The birth of a boy, seven pounds and three ounces, delighted parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Sim, 11572 Laura st. He was born yesterday morning at St. Joseph hospital. A seven pound, fifteen and a half ounce girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Salvador Mesa, Rt. 5, Box 10821, Wednesday at Santa Ana Community hospital. The wearing of tartans was illegal in Scotland two centuries ago because they were the symbol of clan authority, which the British were trying to wipe out. Friends of the Atkisons are sorry to learn the reasons for the sale. John Atkison has a heart ailment and cannot manage both the barber shop and store. Their son, Bob Ray, who is 21 and has been managing the barber shop is taking his physcial for the army at Fullerton, the 22nd. Mrs. Atkison in busy caring for their daughter, Mrs. Ruby Teagarden, who is seriously ill. Little Ricky, Ruby's son, is also with his grandparents. Ken Herman of Huntington Beach is assisting Rev. Fr. Ernest A Gift Certificate for a Gift of Beauty the nicest gift of all. It will please no end to receive a Gift Certificate expert operators are ready to make your glamorous best. Holiday Permanent COLD WAVE Complete Machineless Permanent She'll be happy with a New Permanent up Merle Norman Cosmetics to complete your charm HAIR CUT Scissor or Razor ..... 1¥ Complete Beauty Service MAXINE BEAUTY SALON 234 E. Center St. Anaheim 5451 Anaheim Gazette MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1950 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Stanton Items Paul MacGlashan of the MacGlashan Air Machine Gun Co., 10732 S. Stanton ave., is home for the holidays after a business trip to Florida and Texas. He reports his two daughters will be home for Christmas. Mary attends Missionary Immanuel College and lives at Halycon Hall in Wash., D. C. Patricia is studying to become a laboratory technician at the University at Walla Walla, Wash. Rev. Fathers Ernest Speckhart and Thomas McCormick, S. S. C., were hosts to 200 Latin American children at the Guadalupe recreation hall Friday. Mrs. Dorothy Tishler of Los Alamitos played Santa Claus, beard and all. FROSTY, THE SNOW MAN, is admired by Karen Brand in one of the series of picture post card scenes in Fremont school's Christmas program Friday. Typical holiday scenes made the pageant a colorful and interesting event. (Gazette photo by Bradley) Christmas Story In Choral Verse by Katella School Over two hundred children of Katella school participated in an inspiring Christmas program Fri- Christmas Story In Choral Verse by Katella School Over two hundred children of Katella school participated in an inspiring Christmas program Friday—Mrs. Opal Wallace, music teacher for the school, directing and Barbara Mauerhan, announcing the program. A large audience of parents heard the Christmas Story in verse and choral work by Mrs. Williams' 6th grade class, illustrated by clever shadow pictures by Mrs. Adamson's 5th grade class. All other grades had their turn singing carols—Mrs. Cynthia Railey assiting—as the appropriate Christmas scene flashed on the screen. Those reading the verses were: Dick Combs, Donald Bohnet, John Hubbard and Steven Howell. "We Three Kings" was sung by Richard Hashman, Dean Wylle and Fred Hall. Jerry Hubbard, Michael Witt and Elbert Smith were the three kings in the shadow pictures; Billy Williams and Harold Baker, shepherds; Carol Walton, Joan Schnitger and Carla Gardner, angels; Gwendolyn Halvorsen, the mother; Val Gene Tolman, the father; Robert Hall was in charge of the lighting. Mrs. Lola Mae Beck's kindergarteners entertained with a group of Christmas songs, and the program concluded with selections in harmony by the Upper Grade Chorus—announced by Joan Schnitger and Harold Johnson—and the arrival of jolly Old Saint Nick. Speckhart, S. S. C., with the CYO, the Catholic Boys' Club, and will coach for the boxing program. The next two Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., exhibition bouts for the public will take place at Guadalupe recreation hall. Boys from seven to 25 are eligible. Supt. Wayne L.utterbaugh of the Savanna School District entertained, as is his annual custom, at a ham and egg breakfast for his staff of 19 teachers, bus driver and janitors, at 7:30 a.m. Friday. School board members and their wives assisted: Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Pruett, Mr. and Mrs. Elton Snavely and Mr. and Mrs. William Drake. Biscuits, baked potatoes, baked apples and coffee Nicest Way To Bring Pleasure to All the Family FLOWERS FOR CHRISTMAS Corsages for NEW YEAR'S Whether it's the traditional poinsettias in a ribbon-tied container or a magnificent bouquet of roses, flowers to add zest and color to the Christmas living room are a must. Flowers cost little, yet repay many times over in pleasure. And remember, if you are in doubt about the right gift to give, don't hesitate, send flowers. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Assn. WAYNE'S for Flowers 216 E. Center St. — Anaheim 5465