oc-plain-dealer 1923-12-05

Mrs. Honeywell drew aside the hanging curtains to place the holly wreath with its red silk bow in the window. Suddenly her front door blew open with a whirl of snow and Edith stomped in, her arms filled with her Christmas bundles. Edith, tall and rosy-cheeked, clerked in the "big store." She had been taken on as an extra for the holiday rush. The excitement, the crowding of insistent customers, the continuous demand for cheerful service had been her first business experience. "Hello, mother bunch!" cried Edith as she closed the door and dropped her bundles, her fur piece and her great coat. "Are you tired, dear," asked Mrs. Honeywell, for she knew that this was the last shopping day and she imagined a day of exasperation for her daughter in serving the numberless last minute folks. "Not a bit," promptly rejoined Edith, "I do believe that people are following somewhat the muchly advocated saying of doing their Christmas shopping early. Of course there were a lot who had to get something for their cousin or a friend or a wife whom they had forgotten, but they seemed to appreciate the fact and were the nicest customers I ever had." come from Mr. Honeywell's insurance which had provided for Edith's education as well as a fair living for both of them. Now, however, Edith felt she should make her own way at least. They needed pretty clothes; she and her mother liked the theater and some day they were going to get "that car." "I have a little surprise for you, mother, or rather the surprise is for me," murmured Edith while she stirred the gravy. "I thought so," answered her mother, "you've been looking quite mysterious. Look out, you are burning the gravy! I suppose you are going to tell me that Fred will be here tonight?" "Oh, Fred will be here all right. He'd be here day and night if I'd let him. But that is not my special surprise," said Edith, as she and Mrs. Honeywell sat down to their gate-legged table. "I am going to be kept on at the store," Edith continued, "and it all came about on account of a certain Mrs. Worthington. She came into the china and glassware section and she seemed to be quite put out and annoyed and told me how she had purchased a nice tea set as a gift for her daughter and the set had been delivered broken, and here it was the last day with no gift she went to the buyer of the station and reported to him he had handled the matter for and told him that he ought keep me after the rush. Buyer said he agreed with him and would arrange for me to employed permanently and hold tiled me before I left this evening. So mother that settles job question. And it must be been the Christmas spirit got into Mrs. Worthington. Other girls told me she had not been known to have a kind word for anyone." The doorbell gave a sharp rattle and Edith rose hastily with eager look in her blue eyes. Next instant Mrs. Honeywell hung a soft murmur. "Oh, Fred, how cold your skin is!" Whereupon Mrs. Honey demanded to know how Edith knew. There was a series of pressed giggles and chuckled Fred entered and greeted a loved mother-in-law-to-be. DINNER STORIES A young man, having found wallet of a business executive was ushered into his private fice, reports Stone Mill (Steel) "Not a bit," promptly rejoined Edith, "I do believe that people are following somewhat the muchly advocated saying of doing their Christmas shopping early. Of course there were a lot who had to get something for their cousin or a friend or a wife whom they had forgotten, but they seemed to appreciate the fact and were the nicest customers I ever had. "You know, mother," she went on, "you sort of lose the idea of Christmas when you are in the center of so much buying and selling. But today I met several customers who were the loveliest I have met." Edith strolled on out into the kitchen with her mother and helped her with the preparations for supper. Mother and daughter had been "batching it" together for some years, living on the in- CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS From "His Store" CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS From "His Store" Silk Ties - 50c to $5.00 Collar Bags - $3.00 to $5.00 Cigaret Cases - $2.00 to $10.00 Cuff Buttons - 50c to $5.00 Bill Folds - $1.00 to $6.00 Belt Buckles - $1.00 to $5.00 Suspender Sets - $1.00 to $3.00 Handkerchiefs - 25c to $2.00 Silk & Wool Scarfs, $1.00 to $5.00 Bath Robes - $5.00 to $10.00 Lounging Robes - $10.00 to $25.00 Smoking Jackets, $10.00 to $20.00 Silk Shirts - $5.00 to $12.00 Wool Shirts - $3.50 to $10.00 Suit Cases - $8.50 to $22.50 Traveling Bags - $7.50 to $35.00 Sweaters - $3.50 to $25.00 Golf Suits - $35.00 to $45.00 Golf Hose - $1.50 to $4.00 Silk Hose - 75c to $2.00 Wool Hose - 50c to $2.50 P.H.M.Blosker CLOTHIER 219 West Center St. Anaheim PLAIN DEALER CHRISTMAS SUPPLEMENT GIRL SWIMMING CHAMP TO TEACH APPLIED ROMANCE BOTHERS SCHOOL PITTSBURGH, Pa., Dec. 5.—A course always uninstated on school curricula but always present has so many who are practicing it in the local high schools that the authorities have called in the Children's Service Bureau to help solve the problem. School authorities call the course "appleid romance," and its followers are capturing them considerable trouble. Despite the watchful eyes of the instructors, petting parties and rather indiscriminate spending occur in various nooks and corners of the buildings. The situation is further complicated by the number of male graduates who drop back to make little visits at the schools and leave with fair young students for afternoon automobile rides. 'SHY' HUNTINGTON'S LEAVES ORIGINAL EUGENE, Ore., Dec. 18 Univ. of Oregon athletic ties were in the field to a new football coach, for the resignation of "Shy ington, in charge of vars ball teams for the past season." Huntington tendered his nation late yesterday, said alumni had failed to supply Oregon is expected to receive another bid for the service. Hugo Bezdek, Penn State who coached Oregon team to the war with splendid France probably figure she won't get any more that council of experts blind man gets out of a comedy. The Children's Service has not yet made its recorien WINNER STORIES young man, having found the spot of a business executive, subscribed into his private reports Stone Mill (Stevensville). Did the latter: "Well, young say what you have to say say it quickly. My time is in a dollar a minute." And so is mine. Here is a lost yesterday, less for an hour's time which I waiting to see you," the man replied as he extracts 50 from the wallet. y dear," said the old man early, "today is our diamond ring, and I have a little surprise for you." "Yes?" said his silver-haired took her hand in his. You see this engagement ring like you 76 years ago? "Yes?" said the expectant old bell, I paid the final installment today, and I am proud to announce that it is now alto-rorya."—Judge. Allor had called to collect all frequently, says the De-Free Press, but without sue-finally in desperation he rehemerly: Mr. Jones, I must insist that make some definite arrange-with me." Hy, surely," replied Mr. agreeably. "Let's see suppose you call every day morning." Weary-looking fellow who opened all the doors looking work happened to see a huge advertisement headed: Harderer Wanted." Well," he said, scratching his "it's better'n nothing, any-I'm going in and ask for job!"—Houston Post. Miss Dora O'Mara. SUNSHINE PELLETS BY DR. W. F. THOMSON Lots of folks get fresh but they don't get fresh air. The cook who handles your food and the nurse who handles your children: Do you know the state of their health? Have you had them examined by your family physician? Files in a restaurant are a sign that the sanitary inspector hasn't been on the job. In "chronic indigestion," X-Ray pictures of a "bishmuth meal" often reveal an ulcer in the stomach or in the upper part of the small intestine. O'er the arid plains of the Golden West, humidity is seldom below 30 per cent; but it isn't unusual to find a 28 per cent humidity in our overheated houses. It's not the cold, as you suppose, That makes you sniff and blow your nose; It's all because you overheat That makes your nose look like a beet. Rats gnaw out of trouble, men into it. Gifts for Useful THERE are few homes that realize little nook or corner that would contain one or more of the species know of nothing that will bring Lamps In great variety, New in color and design from $6.90 Complete Up Sewing Cabinets Endless variety, 14 Styles; priced from $9.50 For Milady's Holiday Christmas Perfumes There is no more appropriate gift for milady on Christmas than a bottle of our Hudnut’s, Colgate’s and imported perfumes. Its delicate fragrance “breathes a spirit of elegance and daintiness.” The most exacting person can be suited from our immense stock of Perfumes. We have the very kind that "Madame" most prefers. We also carry a complete line of toilette articles. Heying's Pharmacy "On The Corner" ANAHEIM CALIF. Sewing Cabinets Endless variety, 14 Styles; priced from $8.50 UP. Smoking Cabinets 50 different patterns to select from; An endless variety $2.50 UP. Buy Now We Deliver On the 24th Credit C STROUF FURNITURE Opp. New SHY' HUNTINGTON LEAVES OREGON EUGENE, Ore., Dec. 5. — The Univ. of Oregon athletic authorities were in the field today for a new football coach, following the resignation of "Shy" Huntington, in charge of varsity football teams for the past six years. Huntington tendered his resignation late yesterday, saying the alumni had failed to support him. Oregon is expected to make another bid for the services of Hugo Bierdek, Penn State mentor, who coached Oregon teams prior to the war with splendid success. France probably figures that he won't get any more out of that council of experts than a blind man gets out of a musical comedy. The Children's Service Bureau has not yet made its recommendation. SPRINGS OUTPUT AT LOWER MARK The production of Santa Fe Springs dropped to the lowest mark this week the field has had for over a year. Production figures carefully computed credit the famous field with only 208,000 barrels. In spite of the low mark reached for the field's aggregate, some very good wells were completed and put on production, and include such wells as the General Petroleum's Santa Fe No. 1, re-drilled and deepened to 4700 feet, a 2500-barrel well; George F. Getty's No. 14, a completion at 4652, netting 650 barrels; Oscar Hoaward's Hathaway 5, at 4585, an 800-barrel producer; the Standard Oil Co.'s Jordan 4, at 4654, a 1300-barrel well, and the Union Oil Co.'s Alexander No. 7, finished at 4700 feet, a 550-barrel producer. Macedoine of Vegetables — two cups of any left-over cooked vegetables, add one cup well seasoned medium white sauce, in which one is very generous with the butter. Celery cut in half-inch pieces, tiny libra beans, peas, chopped peppers, turnips and carrots are delicious and wholesome when blended together. Any vegetables except beets can be used in such a combination to make an attractive economical dish. New developments at Santa Fe Springs this past week centered around the Commercial Refining Co.'s wildcat in the southwest section of the field, and the Standard Oil Co.'s west extension test well on the Houghton property. At 5150, core samples taken from the Commercial Refining Co.'s well looked rather encouraging. Drilling on the Standard's W, L. Houghton No. 1 has passed the 4900-foot mark, and nothing very favorable has been found. Gifts for the Home Useful and Appreciative Few homes that really can call themselves complete. Perhaps there is some corner that would be made more inviting and more eye pleasing, if it be or more of the special pieces we offer in this event. As a holiday gift we thing that will bring greater appreciation than any of the pieces shown below. Lamps In great variety, in color and design from $6.90 Complete Up Tea Wagons In Solid Walnut and Mahogany A fine selection to choose from $31.00 UP. Sewing Cabinets Endless variety, 4 Styles; priced from $8.50 Gateleg Tables Many Styles In the newer finishes Reasonably priced at $18.50 Sewing Cabinets Endless variety, 4 Styles; priced from $8.50 UP. Gateleg Tables Many Styles In the newer finishes Reasonably priced at $18.50 UP. Smoking Cabinets different patterns to select from; An endless variety $2.50 UP. Chairs and Rockers We show a very well selected line of odd chairs and rockers. We will be pleased to show you. Credit Cheerfully Arranged STROUP-BARNES FURNITURE COMPANY Opp. New City Hall—Anaheim Let Our Trucks Be Your Santa Claus