anaheim-gazette 1951-12-21

Anaheim Churches Prepares Zion Lutheran Tulare services will mark the birthday of Christ at Zion Lutheran church, Churches and Jim Sts. Against a colorful background of two large Christmas trees in the chancet of the church the pupils of the Sunday school will present their program "Joy to the World" at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Walter Knigge, superintendent of the Sunday school; will direct the program of songs and recitations honoring the issue on Bethlehem, the Savior of the world. He will be assisted by his staff or teachers from the various departments. The singing of the children will be accompanied by Paul Lohr, assistant superintendent, and Mrs. Walter Kempin will preside at the organ for the other musical portions of the service. Rev. E. H. Pflug Pastor will deliver the message: "The Birthday of a King." During the past month preparations have been made for the first Christmas Midnight service to be held at Zion-Dick Henning has been busy at work during this time to arrange the lighting apparatus to make this truly Christmas Light service, which is scheduled to begin promptly at 11:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve. After a candlelight processional by the Zion Senior Choir under the direction of Mrs. Walter Kempin, the story of Christmas from everlasting to everlasting will be narrated by the pastor, About 250 Christmas tree lights, arranged in one-color tiers of dif- White Temple Methodist A Christmas program, sponsored by the Board of Christian Education will be presented at the White Temple Methodist church, Sunday at the regular seven a clock evening service. The story of a modern family decorating a window with the scene of the Nativity unfolds as the children discover a new meaning for Christmas. During their Creche grows to include "all of Gods," from all of God's wer... drama cast includes: Kinner, Kay Schmitt; Father, Gary Gray; Jack, a boy of 13 years, Dennie Daniels; Ein, Jack's friend; Jim Oberberger; Martha, a daughter 12 years, Kay Elred; Ann, daughter 8 years, Sanna Hysom; Descina, bany sister, Denny Sue Klauman; Alice and Susan, friends at school, Penny Dinkler and Doris June Kay. Music will be furnished by the combined children's choirs—Juniors under the direction of Mrs. Joe Burk, and Primary choir directed by Judy Wicker. The Christmas Story in scripture will be read by Ruth Mungerson. About 75 boys and girls members of the White Temple Church School will be participating. The audience is invited to participate by bringing a White Gift, according to the legend of the "White Gifts for the King." Gifts will be distributed to needy families in this community in the hope of making their Christmas more this time to arrange the lighting apparatus to make this truly Christmas Light service, which is scheduled to begin promptly at 11:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve. After a candlelight procession by the Zion Senior Choir under the direction of Mrs. Walter Kemkin, the story of Christmas from everlasting to everlasting will be narrated by the pastor, About 250 Christmas tree lights, arranged in one-color tiers of different hues, and a battery of six flood lights, will be operated by Harold Felbaum, and will play a large part in emphasizing the story of Jesus, the Light of the World. The program will be interspersed by four numbers by the Senior choir, the Men's chorus, solos by Mrs. A. E. Dutzl and Mrs. Elroy Oldenburg, and carols by the assembly. "The Heart of Christmas" will be the topic of the address given by Rev. Pflug on the basis of the angel's first Christmas sermon on the fields of Bethlehem. The service will close with the singing of "Silent Night! Holy Night!". At 10 a.m. Christmas Day the Christ-child's birthday will be observed with another service. The Rev. Pflug will speak on the question: "Christmas Love — Empty Emotion or Perpetual Power?" based on Titus 2, 11:14. The Senior choir will present a special arrangement of "Silent Night! Holy Night!" and will sound the climax of the festive season with its rendition of "The Halleluia Chorus." The public is cordially invited to worship the Babe of Bethlehem at Zion. St. Boniface Catholic Christmas services at St. Boniface Catholic church will feature the St. Boniface choir. Miss a Cantata are scheduled for the 7 and 11 a.m. Masses. Other Masses will be held at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 12 noon. Fathers Patrick Pierse, pastor, M. Casey and P. Farrell extend a holy and happy Christmas to all St. Boniface parishioners. NORTH BERGEN, N.J. (H) — A brother and his sister by adoption, who say they've been in love for 30 years, plan to be married Christian Science "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we behold his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father), full of grace and truth." This selection from the Gospel of John (1:14) in the King James Version of the Bible will be read as a part of the Lesson-Sermon in all Christian Science churches Sunday. The subject will be "Is the Universe, Including Man, Evolved by Atomic Force?" The Golden Text from I Corinthians declares, "To us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him" (8:6). A correlative sermon selection from "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Eddy reads, "Jesus' spiritual origin and understanding enabled him to demonstrate the facts of being—to prove irrefutably how spiritual Truth destroys material error, heals sickness, and overcomes death. The divine conception of Jesus pointed to this truth and presented an illustration of creation" (p. 315). Stanton Community Rev. Charles White, pastor of the Stanton Community church announces the Sunday School Christmas program will be held Sunday evening, Dec. 23 at 7 HELPFUL FIREMEN—It to Fire department yesterday pal church for its Christmas ened the gilt cross on top to a 45-degree angle by the replaced the broken bell worship for more than 70 fulness the Christmas serving to plan, for, on Sunday be the climax of the Christmas Eve Midnight signify the beginning of the munion. First Presbyterian "Born to Save" will be the mon topic on which the Rev. S. Congdon will preach First Presbyterian church Su at the 10:45 a.m. worship at ice Church school begins at a.m. On Sunday afternoon, Desc at five o'clock the Church ger, Fred Frank, Robert Si Chad Boliek and Ray Linn soloists. The tableaux will be rected and produced by Mr. Mrs. David S. Collins. Tradit characters will be Mrs. James Harris as the Angel; Mrs. Willard nand as Mary; Harold Hall, brey Van Verst and ArDeewards as Shepherds; Forrest monton, Harold Botts and I llam Sparks as the Wise Men; Willard Wynand as Joseph. Members of the Church so will bring gifts, wrapped in w to the manger in the final s which will conclude with the ing of the old Latin hymn "Ate Fideleles." Mrs. William J. Talevich, ganist, will play for a pre Soeur Monigue," and "Ave Ma for the offertory," "Regini Co and for the postlude," "In I Jubilo." Mrs. George W. S Jr., Minister of Music, will d DON'T FORGET! Your Pet Is Expecting a Gift This Christmas! COME IN See Our Wide Variety of COLLARS, HARNESS, LEASHES, DOG CANDY, SWEATERS, XMAS STOCKINGS, BIRDS, PUPPIES ANAHEIM PET SHOP 261 E. CENTER ST., ANAHEIM Next to Telephone Co. Office Prepare Special Yuletide Service Bethel Baptist Bethel Baptist church of Anaheim will honor the birth of Christ by two special services on Sunday. Sunday morning Rev. Jackstelt will be speaking on "And Still The Angels Sing." The chair under the direction of Mr. Howard Greene will sing, "O Holy Night" by Adolph Adam. The Junior choir under the leadership of Janie Jackstelt will be presented for the first time singing "Why Do Bells for Christmas Ring" by Conant, "Lullaby" by Kobalt; "Angels We have Beard On High," French Traditional, "Suo Gun" by Welsh Hughes, and "A Christmas Carol" by Christiansen. The Youth choir of Bethel Baptist church under the direction of Rev. Berthold Jackstelt will be presenting, "The Nativity," a Christmas Cantata by C. Wilson at the evening service. The members of the youth choir are as follows: Dallas Dawn Bowen, Nancy Bressel, Elma Boettcher, Marie Ann Dargatz, Botty Hartmann, Marilyn and Avis Jorgensen. June Jugkeit, Carol Justus, Dolores Kieferlie, Marilyn Lits, Doris Quast, Donna and Joan Stabbert, Phil Boettcher, Fred Burzlaff. Alfred Hartman, Ehrhardt Hartmann, Marvin Hartmann, Leonard Justus, Bill Martin, Donald Nivens, Douglas Rapp, Henry Siefken, and Steve Stevens. First Baptist St. Michael's Episcopal The Christmas week services of St. Michael's Church will begin on Sunday 23rd. The Fourth Sunday in with Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m., the Christian "Why the Chimes Rang," directed by Mrs. Richard Palin as An Introit Christmas Carriage will be sung by Mrs. Bert Beardton. Soon, will be a Night, by Peggy Rehba Following the play in the members and their parish move to the Parish House Traditional Christmas group singing at "Jingle Santa Claus Comin' to then Santa Claus in perry finally gifts and refreshment all church school member Ernest Rose's Senior Class charge of decorating it and the Susan Lafnucher is providing the refreshment At 11 a.m. the offer to will be "Jerusalem," sung by Bert Beard. The sermon will be the evensong service lowing which the young fellowship will go carol return to the Parish House freshments. The advisors group are Mr. and Ms Thompson. On Monday, Christmas there will be a family candlelight service at 4 p.m.; music will be an Introit arrangement of "O Little **HLPFUL FIREMEN—It took the long ladders of the Anaheim fire department yesterday to help prepare St. Michael's Episcopal church for its Christmas services. First the firemen straightened the gilt cross on top of the steeple which had been blown to a 45-degree angle by the recent record windstorm. Then they replaced the broken bell rope which has called Episcopalians to worship for more than 70 years. Without this second act of helpfulness the Christmas services could not have proceeded according to plan, for, on Sunday, Dec. 23, the ringing of the Bell is to be the climax of the Christmas play, "Why the Chimes Rang." Wedding bells are called for the same afternoon; and at the Christmas Eve Midnight service twelve strokes of the bells will signify the beginning of the Prayer of Consecration in the Communion. **First Presbyterian** Born to Save" will be the senior topic on which the Rev. Howell S. Congdon will preach at St. Presbyterian church Sunday the 10:45 a.m. worship service. Church school begins at 9:30 on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 23, five o'clock the Church school will combine choirs of the St. Presbyterian church of Anaheim will present The Christmas Day with carols from many islands, and tableaux. William J. Talevich will be the sidor with Peggy Kohlenberger Fred Frank, Robert Simon, Ed Boliek and Ray Link asists. The tableaux will be died and produced by Mr. and David S. Collins. Traditional actors will be Mrs. James Morriss the Angel; Mrs. Willard Wylie as Mary; Harold Hall, Au-Van Verst and ArDee Edsas as Shepherds; Forrest Siton, Harold Botts and Willy Sparks as the Wise Men; and Hard Wynnd as Joseph. Members of the Church school bring gifts, wrapped in white, the manger in the final scene will conclude with the singing of the old Latin hymn "Adesideles." William J. Talevich, orrist, will play for a prelude, or Monigue," and "Ave Maria," the offertory, "Regini Coell," for the postlude, "In Dulci Doo." Mrs. George W. Sloop, Minister of Music, will direct Messiah Lutheran Three special services will be held during the Christmas season at the Messiah Lutheran church, Commonwealth and Stanton avenue, Buena Park. The first service will be on Sunday morning, 11:00 o'clock when the prophecy and fulfillment of the Savior's birth will be considered. The topic of the sermon will be: "In the Nick of Time." The Children's Christmas Service will be held on Sunday evening, 7:00 o'clock. The theme of this service will be "Christmas Carol From Many Lands." The Christmas Story will be told in recitation and in song as well as the stories of our favorite Christmas carols. Everybody, young and old, is invited to attend and to join in the singing of these Christmas carols. On Christmas Eve (Monday) a midnight service will be held, beginning at 11:00 p.m. This will be a candelight service, amidst beatiful Christmas decorations. Special musical numbers will be rendered by the organist, Mrs. Arch Billing, and by the Male Quartet. The topic of the sermon is: "The Dawn of Light." This promises to be the most beautiful service of the year, for the midnight hour, when the angel brought the message of the Savior's birth to shepherds, is the most appropriate time for a Christmas service. Come and celebrate Christmas with us during mann, Marilyn and Avis Jorgensen, June Jugkeit, Carol Justus, Dolores Kleiferlie, Marilyn Lits, Doris Quast, Donna and Joan Stabbert, Phil Boettcher, Fred Burzlaff, Alfred Hartman, Ehrhardt Hartmann, Marvin Hartmann, Leonard Justus, Bill Martin, Donald Nivens, Douglas Rapp, Henry Siecken, and Steve Stevens. **First Baptist** "His Name—The Mighty God" is to be Pastor Bob Kevorkian's Christmas message Sunday morning at the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service of the First Baptist church, Broadway and Citron. In this day of moral, social and spiritual confusion the true significance of the actual Being of Jesus Christ has faded into a seeming oblivion. What of this Babe that was born in Betlehem's manger? Was He God? Was He only Man? In the 7:30 p.m. service, there is to be a special Christmas Musical Program, composed of solos, quartets, octets and choir numbers. At 6:15 p.m., the Young People of the Baptist Youth Fellowship will combine to view the film "Dickens Christmas Carol." The Youth will go Christmas Carol following the evening service. The public is cordially invited to the services of the day. The First Baptist church extends to all the hope that the living presence of Christ brings to those wun accept God's Gift. **C of C Retail Division Sponsors Carol Programs** Credit for the beautiful Christmas music heard during the day and early evening goes to the Retail Division of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. Many persons, according to Walter Swanberger, chairman of the Retail Division, call the Chamber office every day to pass a compliment on the beauty and the appropriate timing of the program. The daily programs of hymns and carols which have become a part of the American tradition will be the evensong service lowing which the young fellowship will go carolls return to the Parish House freshments. The advisors group are Mr. and Mr Thompson. On Monday, Christmas there will be a family carollight service at 4 p.m.; music will be an Introit arrangement of "O Little of Bethlehem" sung by Horn and an anthem, "S Noel" presented by the Choir directed by Mrs. Ross. Awarding of choir for various years of service a special feature. At 11 p.m., the Midnight munion service will begin Margaret Besler will sing Bambino as the Introductal Gradual will be "There's in the Air" sung by Mr Beard. The offertery anthem be "Sing O Heavens" written tenor solo being taken Wesley Mendoza. The Disumittis" will be sung candles are being extinguished Mrs. Juanita Ross. The t he address by the retor Michael's, the Rev Johnville in "A Little Child Sha Them." On Christmas Day at there will be a celebration Holy Communion with a Christmas reading. On The Dec. 27, the Junior Choir carolling to the homes of six shut ins beginning at 3 p.friday. Dec. 28, the Altai Christmas Tea will be held home of Mrs. R. W. Balch. Lay readers for the service St. Michale's church are Kilduff, Jeffrey Palin and Thompson. Organists are Hazel Erickson and Mrs. Fisher. Choir Director is Juanita Ross. ing over the heads of A people, busy with their Christmas preparations, for air with holiday spirit. The Christmas Carol po is sponsored by the Retail sion through arrangement of Rev Frank Butterwort tor of White Temple Me church. White Temple was unique and very beautiful Christmas Eve Communion Service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Anaheim from 12 o'clock, Dec. 24. The Chapel and Chancel choirs sing for this service begin with a call to worship in the chapel and processing into the church with lighted candles. The choirs will sing "Gesu Bambino" Mrs. Howard Hall as soloist. Triple Trio comprised of Vivieve Bradley, Rachel Cadler, Miriam Congdon, Jan Helfield, Yvonne Fitz, Dorothy Bell, Phyllis Kirchman, Peggy Kohlenberger, and Janet Larson will sing "The Christmas Song" by Adam, Ray O. Link and Anita Schulz will sing the solos in the anthem, "I Wonder as I Wander" an Appalachian carol. Rev. Howard S. Congdon, pastor, will read the scripture concerning the four steps of Christ's life, namely His Birth, His Childhood, His Ministry and His Crucifixion, concluding the service with the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Friends and members of the church and community are invited to participate in this celebration of our Lord's Birth and Death. First Church of Christ, Scientist Corner Philadelphia and Chartres Lesson Subject: "Is the Universe, Including Man, Evolved by Atomic Force?" 11 A.M. SUNDAY 9:30 A.M. — SUNDAY SCHOOL THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM IS LOCATED IN CHURCH EDIFICE Open daily 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. except Sundays and Holidays We Wish You a Joyous Christmas and a Healthful and Happy New Year Keep your PAPAYA Handy for the Holiday Feasting - It Aids Digestion Junction 101 Hiway & Manchester—Ph. Anahelm 48 Open for your convenience until 8 p.m. daily Services St. Michael's Episcopal The Christmas week-end services of St. Michael's Episcopal church will begin on Sunday, December 23, the Fourth Sunday in Advent with Holy Communion at 8 am. At 9:30 a.m., the Christmas Play, Why the Chimes Rang, will be directed by Mrs. Richard Show with Jeffrey Palin as narrator. Mr. Introit Christmas Carol will be sung by Mrs. Bert Bond, Orrertony Soln. will be "O Holy Night," by Peggy Kohenberger following the play in the church members and their parents will move to the Parish House for the Traditional Christmas Party group singing at "Jingle Bell." Santa Claus comes to Town when Santa Claus in person, and finally gifts and refreshments for all church school members. Mrs. Ernest Rose's Senior Class is in charge of decorating the tree and the Susan Lafnucherte Guild is providing the refreshments. At 11 a.m., the offertory sold will be "Jerusalem," sung by Mrs. Bert Beard. The sermon topic will be the evensong service following which the young people's fellowship will go caroling and return to the Parish House for refreshments. The advisors of this group are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thompson. On Monday, Christmas Eve, there will be a family carol canceled light service at 4 p.m. Special music will be an Introit solo, an arrangement of "O Little Town Grace Lutheran Last Sunday evening Grace Lutheran ushered in the festivities of the Christmas Season with their Chloe Candle Light Worship. The church was filled to capacity and all thrilled to the wonderful presentation of the Choirs of Grace Lutheran. This Sunday, Pastor H. F. Stief will present the final sermon in the Advent series on "Prepare For This Lord," the topic will be "You Are His Children," will be the topic no matter of the 8:15 am and 6:00 a.m. services; at 3:30 am, the Sunday School will gather for its special institutions. Mr. L. Hansen will instruct the Adult Bible class. Grace Lutheran's Mission Sunday school in Frieway Park will present their special Christmas program at 9:30 a.m. Sunday evening the Sunday school of Grace Lutheran will present their Christmas program. It is entitled "The Birthday of the Prince of Peace." All children of the Sunday school are participating in choruses, pantomimes or recitations. The entire account ans and friends will gather for a of Jesus' birth will be portrayed. This program begins at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve, Grace Lutheran Christian Church Christmas Sunday at the Christian church will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a worship service by the children of the Bible school. The Junior Girls' class under the direction of Mrs. J. R. Kidwell will present the skit "Christmas Worship." Carols old and new Christian Church Christmas Sunday at the Christian church will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a worship service by the children of the Bible school. The Junior Girls' class under the direction of Mrs. J. R. Kidwell will present the skit "Christmas Worship." Carols old and new will be sung by the Primary department in charge of Mrs. Clarence Granere, Mrs. H. W. Leib, and Mrs. Bob Brookman with Jerry Farless and Darrell Peterson taking special parts. The Beginners' department led by Mrs. Alice Koch, Mrs. M. N. McFle, and Mrs. Bob Gaerte will close the program with a tableau of the Nativity with the solo by Laralyn McFle. At the morning service Warren Baker will sing "Cantique Noel" following which Rev. Al Casebeer will speak on "Christmas; the Birthday of a New Way of Life." In the evening at 7:30 o'clock the new Cathedral film in color entitled "Holy Night" will be shown for the first time in Anaheim. This service will open with a program by the Church orchestra under the direction of Adolph Koch. Lois Casebeer will present the solo of the evening. There's a Song in the Air." The lowest spot in the United States is Inyo, Calif. It is 280 feet below sea level. On Monday, Christmas Eve, there will be a family carol canceled service at 4 p.m. Special music will be an Introit solo, an arrangement of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" sung by Barbara Korn and an anthem, "Sing We Hoel" presented by the Junior Choir directed by Mrs. Juanita Ross. Awarding of choir crosses for various years of service will be a special feature. At 11 p.m., the Midnight Communion service will begin. Mrs. Margaret Besler will sing "Gesu Hambino" as the Introit. The Gradual will be "There's A Song in the Air" sung by Mrs. Bert Geard. The offertory anthem will be "Sing O Heavens" with the senior solo being taken by Mr. Lesley Mendoza. The "Nunc Dimittis" will be sung as the candles are being extinguished by Mrs. Juanita Ross. The tope of the address by the rector of St Michael's, the Rev. John K. Saillie, is "A Little Child Shall Lead them." On Christmas Day at 10 a.m., there will be a celebration of the Holy Communion with a short Christmas reading. On Thursday, Dec. 27, the Junior Choir will go caroling to the homes of sick and nut ins beginning at 3 p.m. On Friday, Dec. 28, the Altar Guild Christmas Tea will be held at the home of Mrs. R. W. Balch. Lay readers for the services at Michale's church are Terry Willduff, Jeffrey Palin and Joe Thompson. Organists are Miss Hazel Erickson and Mrs. Thomas Fisher. Choir Director is Mrs. Juanita Ross. Over the heads of Anaheim people, busy with their many Christmas preparations, fills the room with holiday spirit. The Christmas Carol program sponsored by the Retail Division, through arrangement with the Rev. Frank Butterworth, pastor of White Temple Methodist Church. White Temple was select- EHLERS BIKES - KEYS - LAWNMOWERS "Your Orange County Schwinn Bicycle Dealer" 419 W. Center Anaheim