anaheim-gazette 1954-05-27

S—ANAHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, Calif., Thurs., May 27, 1954 Business Stays At High Level Business activity in the southern half of California declined slightly in April after advancing during the previous two months, according to an announcement today by B. W. Jordan, manager of Security-First National Bank's Anaheim Branch. Quoting from the bank's monthly summary of business conditions he said the index of business in the area for April remained above the average level prevailing during the previous six months and was only one per sent below the average for the record year 1953. As compared with April a year ago, the index was down 4 per cent. The local banker said that department store sales, after turning up in March, expanded further in April. Considering the usual seasonal factors, sales in the Los Angeles area last month were at the highest level since August. Building activity continues to be a strong supporting factor in the local business picture, he said. Building permits issued in Southern California during April were valued at $149,939,000—a gain of 9 per cent over a year ago. Engineering construction contracts awarded in Southern California during April totaled $26,612,000. This was 39 per cent above a year ago and the largest April total on record, he said. The bank manager reported that new industrial plants and extensions announced for the Los Angeles County during April will involve an investment estimated at $19,420,000—30 per cent above April last year. Electric power used by Southern California industry increased during April for the third consecutive month, establishing a new all-time high. Aircraft employment declined slightly in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area between mid-March and mid-April, he said. The total of 177,700 employed in this key industry during April was only 500 less than the post-World War II peak established in March, and was 10,500 or 6.3 per cent above April 1953. A 7 lb. 14 oz. baby girl was born on May 19 in St. Joseph hospital to Mr. and Mrs. George Butler of 1828 Almond Drive. Bridal Shower For Nancy Seek Miss Mary Lee Holiday a pretty bridal shower at home at 212 Evelyn Drive on day evening. Guest of honour Miss Nancy Seekins who will come the bride of Richard J Terry, June 12. Twelve reel and friends attended and bride-elect received many. Miss Holiday was assisted hostess duties by her mother Charles A. Holiday. Approx games were enjoyed. At remnant time, Bavarian cream sorted mints and coffee served from a table centered a pure white manzanita tree tree branches were hung wedding bells and lilies. ern California during April were valued at $149,939,000—a gain of 9 per cent over a year ago. Engineering construction contracts awarded in Southern California during April totaled $26,612,000. This was 39 per cent above a year ago and the largest April total on record, he said. 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Los Angeles St. Anaheim — Phone KE 21504 Go GREYHOUND NDGW Make Plans For June Meeting When Val Renner presided at a meeting of Native Daughters of the Golden West, Grace Parlor No. 242, at the American Legion hall last week Grace Moore, nominating committee head gave the following report: for president, Leota Carden; vice-president, Madelyn Hainlin; second vice-president, Betty Bennett; third vice-president, Helen Ronard; treasurer, Eva Rice; recording secretary, Doris Jacobsen; financial secretary, Sylvia Meyers; marshal, Alice Martindale; trustees, Olive Trook, Winifred Benson, Frances Davis; inside sentinel Doris Bartshe; outside sentinel, Dorothy Brooks; organist, Velma Cecil. Plans were made for a special birthday celebration on June 3 to commemorate the founding of the chapter in 1927. Any native born California woman interested in joining the organization is invited to attend, Mrs. Renner said. The meeting will begin at 8 p.m., at the American Legion Hall, on North Lemon street. During the social hour, the hostess committee served birthday cake to honor the birthdays of Evelyn Stroschein and Lena Wagner. Members of the hostess committee were Madelyn Hainlin, Lily Lopera, Olive Trook and Betty Palmer. YLI ELECTS JUNE 7 Election of new officers of YLI will be held on June 7. Marie Martin, chairman of the nominating committee has submitted the following names of officers for the year 1954-55: White Temple Group Meets for Election Jean Heilman was elected to serve a second term of office as president of the Jean Circle of White Temple Methodist church at a recent meeting held at the home of Linda Prior 8091 S. Alamo. Elected to serve with Mrs. Heilman were Jean Freeman, vice-president... Kitty Lynch, secretary; Becky Smith, treasurer and Maryle Osborn, devotions. Phoning committee will be Jackie Mesnard and Joan White; flower and card chairman will be Elizabeth Cheatum; hostess, LaVerne Gushwa; projects, Marjorie Fackiner and Alice Carmonne. The group is pleased to have Esther David continue as sponsor. Following devotions and circle official business, Mrs. Pruella Nay Abbott of Abbott's School of Modern Floristry, gave a fascinating talk on Mother's Day and flower arranging, and demonstrated a part of the art of making corsages. A joint installation meeting with the Isabel Circle was scheduled for the church parlors on June 8, with installing officer to be Mrs. Warren Ashleigh. GUEST SPEAKERS AT WASHINGTON P-TA The Rev. John K. Saville, rector of St. Michael's Episcopal church, stressed that children learn by example as well as by word of mouth when he addressed the recent meeting of the George Washington P.T.A. Paul Demaree, AUHS superintendent, explained the proposed tax increase for the Junior High school district. Paul Cook and Rex Coons explained the school bond issues. Support for both proposes. St. Boniface P-TA Luncheon Meeting Past presidents were honored at a potluck luncheon meeting at the St. Boniface P-TA last night. Mrs. Loren Robert tended a special welcome at the business session followed, annual elections held with the following name office: President, Mrs. Kennedy; vice-president, Mr. Lenain; recording secretary Carlton Cromile; treasurer Vincent Peltzer; financial secretary Mrs. Al Burberl; his Mrs. Warren Dollar; auditor S. V. Santi; parliamentarian A. Hernandez. School will be dismissed p.m., on Friday, May 28, teachers' meeting at the and May 31 would be a holiday. Graduation will be on June 8. Eighth grade students honored at a breakfast omelet morning of graduation and ception will be held for graduation in the parish halls. Over 200 Entries County Dairy Show Keen competition and high its were the keynote of the Orange County Dairy recent Spring Show at Lake Beach. Breeders and dairies from all over Southern Cal were present with their best most beautiful stock comp for trophies and premium and FFA members turned strongly with 40 entries. Judge James D. Penna Anaheim dairyman, did an Oara P-TA Hears Convention Reports Dr. J. Niels Boege addressed the recent meeting of Loara P-TA and is a representative of the Anaheim Elementary School road explained June 16 in school bond issue. Mrs. Carl Linger presiding call for the State Convention reports in San Francisco; from delegate Mrs. H. Benchly. The room was won by the afternoon kindergarten class. During a social hour of games, first award for publicity was displayed, also a second award for programs and a ribbon for membership won in district commission. Entertainment chairman Mrs. Wallace Wilferth named Mrs.arl Hobbs the winner in the powder puff derby" and Mrs. L.eker winner of the "paper cup amid" contest. Mrs. Lintonimmons and and Mrs. Dale Dawn shared honors in ping pong. Uma Wedding Rites Unite Local Couple Miss Carole Ann Barnett exchanged marriage vows with Car-Hudson on May 15 at the Gret-Green chapel in Yuma, Ariz. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Spencer of 913 S. Palm, Anahelm. The many time cup and ribbon winner was handled by George Sangster and judged by Judge Carey Lindsay, at the Beverly Riviera show May 22. YLI ELECTS JUNE 7 Election of new officers of YLI will be held on June 7. Marie Martin, chairman of the nominating committee has submitted the following names of officers for the year 1954-55: Mary Jean Lambert, Junior past president; Blanche Hudson, president; Lorraine Revell, fist vice-president; Margaret Block, recording secretary; Leta Mae Smith, financial secretary Mary Worden, treasurer; Ruth Johnson, Helen Gray and Frances McAvan, trustees; Elleen Lopker marshal; Bonnie Jolissaint organist; and Glenn Ranker, inside sentinel. Spencers' Bulldog Wins Championship Smashing through with 17 instead of the required 15 points for championship, was "Magnifique Jim", also known as "Nifty", French bulldog owned by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Spencer of 913 S. Palm, Anahelm. The many time cup and ribbon winner was handled by George Sangster and judged by Judge Carey Lindsay, at the Beverly Riviera show May 22. WASHINGTON P-TA The Rev. John K. Saville, recorder of St. Michael's Episcopal church, stressed that children learn by example as well as by word of mouth when he addressed the recent meeting of the George Washington P.T.A. Paul Demaree, AUHS superintendent, explained the proposed tax increase for the Junior High school district. Paul Cook and Rex Coons explained the school bond issues. Support for both proposals was voted by those assembled. Mrs. E. W. Mulder presided and called for the parliamentarian's report for 1953-54 which was ably read by Mrs. Russell Ireland. The Girl Scouts of Troop 25 entertained with singing and dancing and three dens of cub pack 104 presented skits. The tea table was beautifully decorated by Mrs. N. Cool and the kindergarten room mothers served as hostesses. ATTEND CHURCH CONVENTION A group of local women attended a missionary convention in Stockton last week sponsored by the Evangelical United Brethren church Going from Anaheim church were Mrs. Vera Kormdrove, Mrs. Alexander McCandless, Mrs. Grace Taylor Mrs. Edma Herbel and Mrs. Clarence Mauerhan. They represented the Junior W. S.W.S here in town. RECTOR ASSISTS IN RELIGIOUS PAGEANT The Rev. John K. Saville St. Michael's Episcopal assisted the Rt. Rev. Frank Bloy, Bishop of Los Angles conducting services at a pageant staged Sunday in cidalent Bowl when $20,000 given by Southern Cali Episcopal churches in Missionary offerings. More 100 youths made the present Live wire that re- (One reason why Buick is such a sports-car lines tell you there's lift and spirit here enough for any man. Even standing still this glamor car looks alive. And that look-of-tomorrow styling that's part and parcel of every new Buick—that sweeping panoramic windshield with the dream-car slant—all that says there's action here, and plenty of it. But just note the name "CENTURY" emblazoned on its rear fender, and you can take it as gospel that this is a performance car of the very first water. It's the livest of the live wires—the highest-voltage Buick in the line. MILTON BERLE STARS FOR BUICK—See the Buick-Berle Show Tuesday Evenings "Drive from factory Save up to $37200 See Your BUICK Dealer" STEFFY BUIC 410 S. LOS ANGELES ST., ANAHE St. Boniface P-TA Buncheon Meeting Past presidents were honored at a potluck luncheon meeting of the St. Boniface P-TA last Wednesday. Mrs. Loren Roberts extended a special welcome to all the business session which followed, annual elections were held with the following named to office: President, Mrs. Robert Kennedy; vice-president, Mrs. Gus Bain; recording secretary, Mrs. Britton Cromie; treasurer, Mrs. Concent Peltzer; financial secretary, Mrs. Al Burberl; historian, Mrs. Warren Dollar; auditor, Mrs. V. Santi; parliamentarian, Mrs. Hernandez. School will be dismissed at 2 p.m., on Friday, May 28, for a teachers' meeting at the school and May 31 would be a school holiday. Graduation will be held June 8. Eighth grade students will be honored at a breakfast on the morning of graduation and a reception will be held following graduation in the parish hall. Over 200 Entries at County Dairy Show Keen competition and high spirits were the keynote of the day at the Orange County Dairy Goat Cent Spring Show at Laguna Beach. Breeders and dairymen from all over Southern California were present with their best and most beautiful stock competing for trophies and premiums. 4-H and FFA members turned out strongly with 40 entries. Judge James D. Pembrook, naheim dairyman, did an excel- TWINS AND TWINS—David and Donald Stutsman, 16-year-old juniors at Tustin high school, are preparing twin lambs for exhibition at the 1954 Orange county fair. Aug. 10-15. The boys have twin interests in Future Farmers of America projects, including almost-twin heifers. They started with FFA as freshmen and have continued to raise livestock and poultry. The FFA exhibits at the Fair will be one of the many display features which attract youth participation in the Orange county area. Piano Students Hold Recital at Ebell Club Parents and friends were treated to a display of youthful talent on Sunday afternoon as piano Ann Stanley, Edward and Becky McLaughlin, Linda Heybrock, Priilla Cranston, Dorothy Parslow and Pat Burnley. Room mothers at Horace Mann KEEN competition and high spirits were the keynote of the day at the Orange County Dairy Goat Cent Spring Show at Laguna Beach. Breeders and dairymen from all over Southern California were present with their best and most beautiful stock competing for trophies and premiums. 4-H and FFA members turned out strongly with 40 entries. Judge James D. Pembrook, naheim dairyman, did an excellent job of judging with over 200 superb animal entrées to place. The noon meal was served under the supervision of Mrs. J. J. Armitage. Superintendent of the show, Brwin Forst of Cypress, thanks the Mayor, the City Council and Jos. J. Armitage, Supt. of Parks Laguna Beach and each participant for their splendid cooperation in helping to make the show such a success. ECTOR ASSISTS IN RELIGIOUS PAGEANT The Rev. John K. Saville of t. Michael's Episcopal church, assisted the Rt. Rev. Francis Eric Loy, Bishop of Los Angeles, is conducting services at a religious ageant staged Sunday in the Occidental Bowl when $20,000 was given by Southern California Episcopal churches in Lenten Missionary offerings. More than 100 youths made the presentation. Piano Students Hold Recital at Ebell Club Parents and friends were treated to a display of youthful talent on Sunday afternoon as piano students of Betty Stockwell, 206 Kroeger street, gave a rectal at the Ebell clubhouse. Each played several solos and then teamed together on duo piano selections. A reception followed the recital. In the program were Sheryl Scott, Pamela and Doughis Stockwell, Carol Whitfield, Robert Storey, Kathy Korn, Curtis and Rae Ann Stanley, Edward and Becky McLaughlin, Linda Heybrock, Priilla Cranston, Dorothy Parslow and Pat Burnley. Room mothers at Horace Mann school are to be guests or honor at a dance in the school auditorium on the evening of June 5. 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