anaheim-gazette 1952-12-19

Anaheim Gazette FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. 10, 1952 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Social and Club Activities IRENE JULIAN SOCIETY EDITOR Phone 2206 Mothers Honor Crusader Choir With Banquet And Yule Party The Crusader choir of the First Presbyterian church met Wednesday evening in the church social hall, for their first banquet and Christmas party. Mothers of the choir, which is represented by pupils of the 7th and 8th grades, were in charge of the banquet and decorations. The Rev. Howard S. Congdon opened the meeting with a prayer of thanks, and Stewart Congdon served as master of ceremonies. Carol singing was directed by Mrs. George Sloop, Jr., choir director. An instrumental ensemble presented "Christmas Festival" under the direction of Ted Bourne. Comprising the ensemble were: Barbara Ashworth, David Bourne, Steven Moore, Kay Rennie, Sharon Ross, Marshall Shirk, Bernard Sloop and Garry Theuson. A Christmas reading was given by Dorothy Bovee, Garry Theuson sang "The Holy City," and Kay Rennie and Marcie Vincent played a piano duet. The Arrival of Santa." A sextette, Kristine Andersen, Diana Hollowell, Helen Miller, Kay Lynn Price, Sharon Ross, and Katherine Walker sang "Adeste Fideles." The choir exchanged gifts and presented one to director Sloop, after which they closed the program singing. "Oh Little Town of Bethlehem," and the benediction by the Rev. Congdon. Members of the choir not mentioned above are: Linda Agren, Frances Baker, Denise Cappaert, Linda Circle, Elaine Fechter, Zuletta Hartman, Mary Jane Lockhart, Roberta McFarland, Jeff Quiggle. And Janice Reynolds, Carolyn Ryan, Glenda Simonton, Barbara Vee, and George Sloop, Jr. Mrs. Bourne and Mrs. Bovee are choir mothers and Mrs. Hollowell is president of the mothers choir guild. The Mmes. R. A. Agren, D. B. Baker, C. C. Circle, Howard Congdon, F. Ferris, A. N. Harman, Hudson Rennie, R. Reynolds, L. Ross, C. R. Shirk, F. Simonton, E. Sims and William Smith were in charge of the banquet. The head table was beautifully decorated with centerpiece arrangement of large reindeer and Christmas candles, tables at which the children were seated held the same arrangement in miniature. By JOANN FAUST The annual Christmas program. "The Christmas Letter," was presented to the student body Thursday during assembly period. It is a one act play, an original, written by Miss Louise Hitt, AU drama coach. Y's Menettes Hold Christmas' Party at YMCA The Y's Menettes enjoyed a lovely Christmas party this week when they met in the YMCA. A beautifully decorated Christmas tree and fireplace mantel made a cheerful background for the program of carol singing and showing of a film "Christmas Around the World." Wilth merriment and surprise, secret pals were revealed and gifts exchanged. Mrs. Sue Malone and Mrs. Barbara Trabant were hostesses and served refreshments which carried out the Christmas colors. Personals Mrs. Florence Muraoka, leader, and Mrs. W. E. Hutchens, assistant leader of Girl Scout troop 18 at Magnolia school gave a Christmas party for their group of 15 girls at the Stanton Lions Community clubhouse Wednesday afternoon. After an exchange of gifts the girls sang carols accompanied by Hazel Ann Mitchell. Refreshments of judge and cookies decorated as Christmas trees and stars were served with punch by Genelde Bozarth and Louise Leach. According to the rules of the troop the food was prepared by the girls as part of their instructive training. Donations of canned goods were made to the Lady Lions to add to their basket for a needy family at Christmas. Mrs. Faye Carpenter, textile painting instructor of the Savanna adult education class, was hostess at a Christmas party for the Wednesday morning class at the home of Mrs. Charles H. Eastwood, 7511 E. Ball rd. The potluck luncheon featured sandwiches, salads and pie was served to 21 guests. Lyman McCray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex McCray of 6662 E. Ball rd., left San Diego Monday for Korea. Lyman left AUHS in 1948. Mrs. R. C. Hein Hostess For Home Dept. The home department of the Orange county farm bureau met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. R. C. Hein on E. Center with 28 women present. Assisting Mrs. Hein as co-hostesses were the Mmes. A. Stark, B. Ter Beest, and L. W. Hamann. The business meeting was shortened so that the members could attend the funeral of their beloved member, Mrs. B. L. Chandler. Highlight of the program was the moving pictures of Israel, shown by Howard Greene. Subject of the department project was the use of Orange county products in planning holiday meals, and project leaders were Mrs. William Gathas and Mrs. Walter Paulus. Mrs. M. L. Bose demonstrated the making of whipped honey, candied orange and lemon peel, and pineapple by means of a simple receipt. In place of the usual gift exchange, a novel idea was arranged by Mrs. Bose and Mrs. Howard Pannier in which each guest had been requested to bring a box (which were each given a number) containing two dozen cookies and were presented with holly corsages on which numbers had been tapped to the back. Corresponding numbers on corsages and boxes then designated the gifts. The January meeting of the department will be held in the Evangelical United Brethren bungalow, subject to be "Mid-winter Care of the Home Garden." By JOANN FAUST The annual Christmas program, "The Christmas Letter," was presented to the student body Thursday during assembly period. It is a one act play, an original, written by Miss Louise Hitt, AU drama coach. Various choral groups from the music department under the direction of Sheldon Disrud, gave their selections of Christmas melodies. The choral part of the program was highlighted by the a cappella choir singing "The Nutcracker Suit." The same Christmas program will be presented to the public Friday, Dec. 19 in the AUHS, free to all who attend. Still under the heading of Christmas spirit and gay greetings will be Santa and his toys surrounding the AUHS study hall Saturday night when Les Garrard and his orchestra will play swing to sway in the nation's most popular tunes to old remembrances. The dance is the first formal of the year and the senior class is presenting it free to all AU students as a Christmas gift. Along with seven crates of oranges went the glad tidings of Christmas and prosperous New Year for every student at Las Vegas high school. Tuesday of this week the AUHS student body sent the oranges to Las Vegas to be handed out at their general assembly Thursday. Las Vegas donated $738.15 to Sam Azzara's injuries received there in a football game against Las Vegas. A five course feast was enjoyed by 65 teachers and guests including trustees, Everette Cone and Mr. Shipkey and their wives at the Green Brier restaurant in Garden Grove. The occasion was the annual faculty Christmas party. Among the clubs celebrating Christmas spirit in songs or parties was the Bible club of AUHS, who held their party last Monday night in the school cafeteria. Dora Cuevas, club president, was in charge of the entire affair. Cake and hot chocolate were served as refreshments. The party ended with the group singing Christmas carols. Mrs. Faye Carpenter, textile painting instructor of the Savanna adult education class, was hostess at a Christmas party for the Wednesday morning class at the home of Mrs. Charles H. Eastwood, 7511 E. Ball rd. The potluck luncheon featured sandwiches, salads and pie was served to 21 guests. Lyman McCray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex McCray of 6662 E. Ball rd., left San Diego Monday for Korea. Lyman left AUHS in 1948, served nine months in Korea and upon his return was attached to the carrier Philippine Sea. He wears the Korean occupation, United Nations and China service ribbons, and was married to Christina Cornelson of Buena Park last month. Future Farmers Hold Co-Op Quiz Future Farmers of AUHS held their annual chapter Co-op quiz contest Tuesday. Advanced Ag-students have been studying the principles of cooperative marketing in California. The test contained 50 questions made up by six cooperatives. Top four scores were made by the following future farmers: Roger De Mille, 94, $7; Roger Burrows, 92, $6; Larry Fischbeck, 86, $5, and Kenneth Laird, 84, $2. A sectional test will be held on Jan. 29 in Santa Ana. Thomas Jefferson Presents Colorful Yule Program In order to accommodate the capacity audiences which attended the Christmas program of the Thomas Jefferson school, it was necessary to present it twice, Wednesday evening and again yesterday afternoon. A boy scout as color bearer and two cub scout color guards opened the very enjoyable program, followed by the pledge of allegiance and a prayer by Mr. Robert Shanks, principal. "The Birthday of the King" was presented by the 3rd grade, Mrs. Haugh's group; "Merry Merry Christmas Bells" and "Gloria" by the Glee club, Mrs. Lashbrook and Mrs. Mann; "Dance of the Toys" which was delightful, and "Jolly St. Nicholas," kindergarten, Miss Hull's group; "Santa Claus is Coming to Town." 1st grade, Miss Bevin's group; songs and carols by the 4th grades, Mrs. Lashbrook and Mrs. Knudson, and the rhythm band which is made up of Mrs. Grupe's 1st grade group. A play, "O Come Ye To Bethlehem" was presented by the 5th and 6th grades under the direction of Miss Vall. Messrs. Kiefer and Toye were in charge of lights, scenery and staging. Choral speaking by the 2nd grade, Mrs. Davis' group, singing by the glee club and a tableau staged by the kindergarten group of Miss Hull's, comprised the program. Gifts were presented to the principal, teachers, and the custodian. Among the clubs celebrating Christmas spirit in songs or parties was the Bible club of AUHS, who held their party last Monday night in the school cafeteria. Dora Cuevas, club president, was in charge of the entire affair. Cake and hot chocolate were served as refreshments. The party ended with the group singing Christmas carols. An old fashion box social was enjoyed by the FHA and FFA members Thursday night in Mrs. Walker's cooking room. FFA members bid on the gayly decorated lunches as they were auctioned off and they ate their lunch with the damsel that prepared them. Miss Solts' home economics classes journeyed to the Bonded Homes on Wilhemina and Juniper this week to view the interior decoration, which the class is studying at the present. The group had previously visited McMahan's and Smith-Reafsnyder furniture stores earlier in the week. Taking a journey into the sports briefly, we see Flashy Dick Reed running a UHS's new cross country course for the first time this week and setting a speedy record of 9:35 for the 1.8 mile course. Dick is AU's band captain and vice-president of Student Council. What have we here? Water spots, modern art? Well it's yes and no. The art classes of AUHS are studying water spots on the sidewalks, oil and dirt spots, abstract shadows of different objects found on the campus are being used as subjects by the art students for abstract designs this week. The board of trustees and the administration are to play host to employees of AUHS at a Christmas party luncheon in the library at the end of this week. California Girls National Champions In Sewi CHICAGO, Ill. — The state's senior champion in the sixth annual "Make It Yourself with Wool" Home Sewing Contest, Miss Mary Ann Almquist, 21, of Redwood City, is the winner of first place in the contest's coveted National Finals. She was awarded the top National Award after appearing with Miss Virginia Hartman, 15, of Santa Rosa, the state's junior champion, in the famed National Fashion Show, held this year in Chicago as the final event in the contest. The girls won their titles, and the chance to visit Chicago, after appearing in the area and state competitions held this Fall in California. Miss Almquist's award, a Singer mahogany console sewing machine presented by the Singer Sewing Machine Company, was for her outstanding ability as a fashion creator and home sewer. Her winning entry was a brown all-wool gabardine suit combining checked and solid-colored fabrics. Mothers Honored By Y-Teen Girls At Dinner Party Mothers were the honored guests when the Y-Teen club held its fourth annual Christmas party this week. The beautifully decorated recreation hall in the YMCA was the setting for the party, which began with a get-acquainted period and group carol singing. Ellen Wright appeared as Santa Claus, with his petite helper, Elena's mother, to judge the decorated box lunches. The lunches were in large cans on which miniature Christmas trees had been made. A prize for the prettiest one went to Beverly Buell and her mother. Stockings filled with gifts of individually wrapped food won the theme prize for Shirley Doane and her mother. The prize for originality went to Ruth Elma Schrote and mother with their "roast turkey on a platter" design, and Judy Wadsworth with her mother received the comic prize for their twinkle-eyed Santa Claus. Shirley Doane, presiding officer of the evening, extended greetings to the guests, and Mrs. Freda Wallace responded on behalf of the mothers. At the dinner table each girl introduced her mother or her invited mother of the evening. Joanne Frye was program chairman, and Santa Claus was master of ceremonies for the various games played following dinner. Ruth Elma Schrote, accompanied by her mother led the singing of camp songs and carols. Devotions were given by Mrs. Harriet Doane, and the evening of fun closed with the group singing, "Silent Night." Junior Library To Give Three Yule Parties The Anaheim junior library announces three special parties for children during the Yule season. 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Remove from fire and add and flavoring but do not stir. Or until luke warm. Beat by heat on medium speed of the mic until the candy begins to hold shape. Quickly add 1/3 cup e of chopped dates and broken nuts. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Favored is the babe who shares his birthday with the Christ child. Some feel it is a special omen of good luck. And to the happy parents, it is the nicest Christmas present of all. The birth of a baby in December is the Christmas story all over again, of wonderful significance to the immediate family. There is one drawback of course. December's child apt to miss out on the birthday parties that might have been planned in a less busy season, and some of his Christmas presents do double duty. But consolation comes in the thought that some of the lights and the tinsel and the flurry of Christmas preparations are for him as well as for the babe that was born in the manager so long ago. LOVELY SHOWER Bill Smirl and Mrs. Warren Lempke took time out this week to honor Mrs. Don Armstrong with a stork shower. The party was held at Mrs. Smirl's home on Orangewood ave. and the guest list included Mesdames Frank Robinson, Glen Casto, Harold Witzke, Noel Patton, Fred May, Merton Landweer, Keith White and Roy Hammond. Cleverly combining the stork theme with Christmas, the hostesses arranged appropriate games centering around baby with Christmas decorations as prizes. For the first game, each guest was given a slip of paper and a pencil. Half jotted down a question about some phase of baby care while the other half wrote an answer to some question they had in mind. Then the notations were read, giving hilarious advice to the mother-to-be. Next came a tray of 13 items Junior Library To Give Three Yule Parties The Anaheim junior library announces three special parties for children during the Yule season. 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