anaheim-gazette 1951-08-14

California Turns Thumbs Down on Lower Hemlines LOS ANGELES (UP) — A top California fashion authority today said thumbs down to Paris' decree of hems down. The word from Paris is longer skirts especially since Christian Dior came out recently endorsing the trend. That makes it official in the fashion-conscious French capital. But G. Peter Rosenfeld, president of the California Fashion Creators, said his association will resist the trend. "American women have the most beautiful legs in the world. Why hide them?" asks Rosenfeld. The industry association he heads does a $500,000,000 annual business. "Besides," he added, "Paris creates clothes only for those people who have nothing to do but dress up all the time: California clothes are functional." During an interview, a Rosenfeld associate told how his wife bought a dress from a famed Paris designer but later found she couldn't sit down in it. Returned it to the salon, she was told the dress was not made to sit down with. "That tells the whole story," commented Rosenfeld. The Paris decree would have the high water mark in skirts about 14 inches from the floor. Rosenfeld said such a length would look 'ridiculous' on many women. "American women have now..." Anaheim Gazette TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1951 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Social and Club Activities Pat Terrebonne — 2206 FIRST SLICE OF their beautifully decorated five tier wedding cake is cut by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Allan Pearson. (Jarret-Snider) Saturday Evening Service Unites FIRST SLICE OF their beautifully decorated five tier wedding cake is cut by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Allan Pearson. (Jaret-Snider) Saturday Evening Service Unites Shirlee Rand-Harry Allan Pearson Miss Shirlee Millicent Rand, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rand of W. Amerige ave., Fullerton, was a beautiful bride Saturday evening as she repeated vows with Harry Allan Pearson, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Pearson of Anaheim at the altar of St. Michael's Episcopal church in this city. White asters, larkspur and marguerites banked the altar for the candlelight service, read by the Rev. Dean Paul Wheeler. Palms and tapers were arranged on the chancel steps and white marguerites and tapers were placed in each window. Imported white dotted swiss over organdy was chosen by the pretty bride for her wedding attire. Her illusion net veil was held by a wreath of marguerites and she carried a colonial bouquet of white carnations, stock and marguerites. Matron of honor, Mrs. Randall Howe, the bride's sister, wore white dotted swiss in ballerina length over green organdy. Green was also used in a wide sash at the waistline and in matching shoes. She carried a colonial bouquet. Bridesmaids were Miss Judie Strain and Mrs. Bruce Royer whose dresses were identical to that worn by Mrs. Howe. Flower girls were Miss Pamela Kier and Janet Kier, who also wore white dotted swiss. Jack Dubois was best man and ushers were Houston Kier and Henry Dahl. Wesley Farar was organist. For the reception which followed the service, Mrs. Rand wore a grey moire suit with a black velvet hat trimmed in pink feathers. Her corsage was fashioned of pink glamellias. Mrs. Pearson wore a beige linen suit with an orchid flower hat and accessories in purple and brown. Glamellias were also used in her corsage. Mrs. Stanley Strain assisted in cutting and serving the wedding cake; Miss Frances Rand served coffee and Mrs. Willis Wilson presided at the punch bowl. The guest book was passed by Mrs. Henry Dahl. Carmel and Lake Tahoe were the honeymoon destination of the couple who will later establish residence at 720 N. Sabina st. The bride was graduated from Fullerton Junior College. Her husband, a graduate of Woodbury College, is employed by Shipkey and Pearson in Anaheim. Fine Program Planned For Women's Fellowship The Women's Fellowship of the Presbyterian church will meet at 12:30 Thursday for luncheon at the church. As program chairman, Mrs. Adolf Schoepe has arranged a most interesting afternoon. Jack Miller secretary to the Association. Five Days of Thrilling Entertainment Hundreds of Dazzling Exhibits Spectacular FLOWER SHOW Over 100,000 Blooms in Exotic Setting • CARNIVAL • JUNIOR FAIR • LIVESTOCK • HOME ECONOMICS • FINE ARTS • AGRICULTURE • POULTRY • RABBITS • HOBBIES and Many Other Exhibits OPENING DAY Wednesday, Aug. 15 — 10 a.m. Balloon Ascension & Parachute Jump — 3 p.m. Free Night Arena Show 7:30 p.m. OSTRICH RACES Stage Acts — 000— NATIONAL HORSE SHOW OSTRICH RACES Afternoons — 1 p.m. (Fri. — Sat. — Sun.) Evenings — 7:30 p.m. (Thurs. — Fr. — Sat. — Sun.) Admission: Children 25¢, Adults 75¢—Inc. Tax FREE STAGE SHOWS DAILY MAIN ENTRANCE 20391 Newport Blvd. (Across from S.A. Country Club) 50 Acres of Parking Near Main Gate 1951 Orange County FAIR Aug. 15th thru 19th FAIRGROUNDS—SANTA ANA on Former Santa Ana Army Air Base —Fairground Admission Prices—Children (6-12)—25¢ Adults—50¢—Inc. Tax Fine Program Planned For Women's Fellowship The Women's Fellowship of the Presbyterian church will meet at 12:30 Thursday for luncheon at the church. As program chairman, Mrs. Adolf Schoepe has arranged a most interesting afternoon, Jack Miller, secretary to the Associated Farmers of Orange County will deliver a lecture on communism. Featured soloist will be Margaret Besler. Reservations may be made with Mrs. Marion Pickle. Founders Attend Club's 21st Annual Election The 21st annual election of officers of the Sunshine and Shower club took place Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frances Yater, 8201 Starr st. Mrs. Milton Hasell presided and the following new officers were voted on: Mrs. Marjorie McBratney, president; Mrs. Hasell, vice-president; Mrs. Blanche Mollick, secretary and Mrs. Verna Clark was re-elected to be treasurer. Present also were Mrs. Ruth Bennett, founder of the group; BETTER VITAMIN Send for Our Catalog 234 E. Center — Anaheim — 308 S. Main—Santa Anz—Ph. KALASH LABS, at MAXI Anaheim Woman Named Head of District American Legion Auxiliary Units Elvamae Jones, of Anaheim American Legion Auxiliary unit was elected president of the 21st District of American Legion Auxiliary units at the final district meeting of the year held Sunday at Huntington Beach. The pre-convention caucus convened in the Veteran's Memorial building. Opening session at 10:30 had district president Nelle Carlson as presiding officer. Patriotic opening exercises were followed by a memorial service for unit members who have passed on during the year. This was conducted by district chaplain Lucille Wolfe of Midway City. Two Anaheim members, Mrs. Kate Spottswood and Mrs. Etta Coolidge, were honored. Miss Virginia George of Huntington Beach accompanied by Margaret Colvin sapg. "The Lord's Prayer." Elvamae Jones, district membership chairman gave her report and presented national and department citations to units making their membership quota. Anaheim was one of the units receiving citations. A silver loving cup was presented to Costa Mesa unit for being the first in reporting their membership into department. This was presented by the district president, to be known as the Nelle Carlson cup. Other reports given were, Americanism, Girl's State, legislation, civil defense, poppy, past presidents parlay, publicity, rehabilitation, junior activities, community service, distinguished guests and cheers. Ladies Night Program Held By Y's Men Thirty members of the Anaheim Y's Men's club, their wives and guests met last night for a special ladies' night meeting at Mother's Kitchen. Program for the evening was furnished jointly by Johnny Muscar, who related adventures had on a five-month rambling tour of South America and vocal soloist Ann Thomason. Colored slides were used in describing the trip. Community singing was led by Bill Talevich and vice-president Larry Hopkins presided in absence of Dave Collins. During the meeting Y Secretary Tommie Thomason also reported on the success of the summer series of Camp Osceola camps and on progress of the new Y building. Guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Smith and Merle Asper. Kilduff's Meat Market Purchased By Bob Beckler Kilduff's Quality Meats, operated for the past 17 years by James Kilduff, has been sold to Bob Beckler, in a transaction completed this week. The business is located in the Greater Anaheim Market, 225 E. Center st. Ervin Weddel, who has been with Kilduff for the past 14 years, will stay on with the new owner. five tier wedding pearson. (Jarret-Snider) Unites Pearson ids were Miss Judie Mrs. Bruce Royer ses were identical to by Mrs. Howe. girls were Miss Pamela Janet Kler, who also dotted swiss. tools was best man and are Houston Kler and al. Wesley Farar was reception which followice, Mrs. Rand wore a suit with a black velmmed in pink feathers. was fashioned of pink erson wore a beige linen on orchid flower hat and in purple and brown. were also used in her unley Strain assisted in and serving the wedding Frances Rand served Mrs. Willis Wilson prepunch bowl. The guest passed by Mrs. Henry and Lake Tahoe were noon destination of the will later establish at 720 N. Sabina st. was graduated from Junior College. Her graduate of Woodbury employed by Shipkey in Anaheim. Program ed For men's Fellowship men's Fellowship of the on church will meet at tuesday for luncheon at gram chairman, Mrs. cope has arranged a resting afternoon. Jack secretary to the Associat- A silver lifting cup for presented to Costa Mesa unit for being the first in reporting their membership into department. This was presented by the district president, to be known as the Nelle Carlson cup. Other reports given were, Americanism, Girl's State, legislation, civil defense, poppy, past presidents parlay, publicity, rehabilitation, junior activities, community service, distinguished guests and chaplain. Miss Beatrice Warren of the VA hospital at Long Beach was a special guest, and discussed the splendid cooperation unit members in Orange county are showing in helping as Nurses aides at the hospital. She presented merit pins to these aides, one of them, Evelyn Schwarting of Anaheim unit. Luncheon was served at noon by the hostess unit. The meeting reconvened at 1:30. Highlight of the afternoon session was the election of officers of the district for 1951-52. President Elvamae Jones of Anaheim is a past unit president, past county council president, and during the past year has served as first vice president of the district, and membership chairman. She has been district poppy chairman and also unit poppy chairman and has held many other major chairmanships in the district as well as the unit. First vice is Myrtle Ripley, of Riverside; second vice, Esther Schultz, Fullerton; chaplain, Cora Baldwin, La Habra; sergeant-at-arms, Dorothy Gaynor, of Norco; marshal, Bernice Rainey, Huntington Beach; historian, Martha Herfurth, Moreno Valley; registrar, Marion Matthews, Santa Ana. Following the election, officers were presented to the delegates and as a tribute to Elvamae Jones, Anaheim unit presented her with a bouquet of red roses. Elizabeth Neuman made the presentation. Attending from Anaheim were Elizabeth Neuman, Marion Reudy, Peggy Boysen, Harriet Boyd, Evelyn Schwarting. Elizabeth Baldwin and Belle Paradise. Personal Mention PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Walter Studhalter, 718 N. Claudina st., are parents of a son born August 10 at St. Joseph By Bob Beckler Kilduff's Quality Meats, operated for the past 17 years by James Kilduff, has been sold to Bob Beckler, in a transaction completed this week. The business is located in the Greater Anaheim Market, 225 E. Center st. Ervin Weddel, who has been with Kilduff for the past 14 years, will stay on with the new owner, according to the former operator. Beckler is well known in this area and has owned several markets in Anaheim during the past. Mrs. Kilduff, owner of the Children's Shop and Junior Rendez-vous on N. Los Angeles has also retired from business. The well known couple state that they will take a much needed rest. The foreign-born white population of the U.S. was 11,419,138 in 1940. Program ed For men's Fellowship men's Fellowship of the un church will meet at sday for luncheon at gram chairman, Mrs. ope has arranged a resting afternoon. Jack retary to the Associatof Orange County will structure on communism. soloist will be Marions may be made with in Pickle. ers Attend 21st al Election annual election of offe Sunshine and Shower place Thursday after home of Mrs. Frances Starr st. ton Hasell presided and ing new officers were Mrs. Marjorie McBratent; Mrs. Hasell, viceMrs. Blanche Mollick, and Mrs. Verna Clark ted to be treasurer. also were Mrs. Ruth ounder of the group; VITAMINS FOR LESS d for Our Catalogue Center — Anaheim — Phone 5451 Mall Orders Main—Santa Anz—Ph. KL 3-6457 Filled Promptly Personal Mention PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Walter Studhalter, 718 N. Claudina st., are parents of a son born August 10 at St. Joseph hospital. Homer Jenkins, son of Mrs. Duane Bever of 8191 Bever pl. Hynes Estates, left on the Twin Falls for a six months trip to Germany, France and England. He is a merchant seaman. Mary.Reynolds, a filly owned by tobacco man W. N. Reynolds, won the Hambletonian in 1933 in the third heat when the lead colt stumbled nearing the finish line. The trailing filly swept on to victory. Mrs. Charles Freeborn and Mrs. Bertha Maloney. Refreshments included fruit jello and whipped cream, assorted cookies, lemonade and nut and candy cups. Eat More California Oranges THE SQR STORE ENTIRE STOCK Women's Nationally-H Catalina, f 7.95 to 19. SALE of W Summer Seersucker, print stock included. Women's Gowns Sizes 32 to 48. NOW ... 1½ Price!! 125 to Easy Reach The good old summertime can be the best time of year for window washing if you use streamlined equipment and wear shorts to keep cool on the job. This homemaker washes the garage windows, with the new cellulose sponge mop. The long handle on the mop permits her to reach across the shrubbery and, because the mop has a wonder-working angle, she can guide the sponge into the corners of the glass and leave the window as sparkling as her smile. Vandals Destroy Signs in Stanton of Mrs. Maloney's home had also been broken and the sign belonging on Starr st., saying "Not a Through Street" was torn down The good old summertime can be the best time of year for window washing if you use streamlined equipment and wear shorts to keep cool on the job. This homemaker washes the garage windows, with the new cellulose sponge mop. The long handle on the mop permits her to reach across the shrubbery and, because the mop has a wonder-working angle, she can guide the sponge into the corners of the glass and leave the window as sparkling as her smile. Vandals Destroy Signs in Stanton Welcome signs for the Stanton Chamber of Commerce and the Lions club on S. Stanton ave., near Starr st., were broken down sometime Friday night. Large footprints that appeared to be that of a man's shoe were still discernible near the signs when Mrs. Bertha Maloney and her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Evans of 10181 Stanton ave., notified the sheriff's office early Saturday morning. An old strip of cement in front of Mrs. Maloney's home had also been broken and the sign belonging on Starr st., saying "Not a Through Street" was torn down and thrown near Mrs. Maloney's property. SPELLING WEAKNESS ASSAILED VANCOUVER (P)—Both pupils and teachers were criticized in a report from the experts who marked some entrance examinations at the University of British Columbia. Spelling was the big weakness, and the examiners noted 100 different spellings of the word "soliloquy." The SQR Store summer wardrobe... ONE-HALF PRICE AND MORE!!! SES... for every daytime occasion ... many new ones reduced from added to these two big price groups ... for Wednesday's selling ... 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