oc-plain-dealer 1924-12-22

LOCAL TEACHER BECOMES BRIDE YESTERDAY P.M. THE marriage of Miss Evelyn Stearns to Mr. Cass Davis, both of Anaheim, occurred yesterday at the home of relatives of the bride in Los Angeles, with the Rev. Thomas H. Walker officiating. Fifty guests were present at the ceremony, performed at 4 o'clock, with an informal reception following. As a teacher in Anaheim for several years, and in the Lincoln school the past year the bride has formed a large circle of friends, particularly in the Presbyterian church, of which she is a regular attendant. Mr. Davis has a responsible position with the schools and the latter church as caretaker and is widely known for his ability and reliability. Following a short honeymoon and holiday visit in various places, Mr. and Mrs. Davis will take up their residence in Anaheim, each continuing upon the usual activities. The bride has been honored with prenuptial affairs a recent one being a chicken dinner and shower afterward at the home of Mrs. Fannie Goddard, of South Lemon-st. Jolly Season for Ebell Celebrating the first Christmas under its own vine and fi gtree, Santa Ana Ebell is today hostess to the children of its members in the beautiful club home on French street. Making this a gift Christmas, members will contribute jams, jellies and other sweets to Camp Kearny and a committee from the Junior Ebell in charge of Dorothy Beals, will be at the door to receive the offerings. Christmas carols, Christmas readings, the Peter Pan Players and dances will compose a very entertaining list of numbers. The Kindergarten band from Spurgeon school will play several numbers, and a group of tots from one of the schools will recite in unison from St Luke in which Studio Party Miss Stella A. Schwentker entertained the Junior girls and boys of the Sherwood Musical School with a most delightful Xmas party in the studio, 206 Fisher-bldg., Saturday afternoon. The studio looked pretty with its decorations of holly, Christmas bells, etc., and will be used again next Saturday for the Christmas party for the Senior girls and boys. The afternoon's pleasures started with a short, interesting musical program. Miss Schwentker then read an interesting story which was followed by jolly games. Also the prize winners for best grades for October and November were announced. Eloise Wright and Thais Barnette receiving the prizes. Late in the afternoon refreshments were served and each pupil was presented with a Christmas stocking filled with goodies and each also received a pretty candy cane. Those to enjoy this delightful event are Eloise Wright, Thais Barnette, Olive Campbell, Harriett Hartell, Bernice and Elaine Minder, Ruth Huntington, Marcella Edwards, Gertrude Heffner, Mary Ellen Lewis, Wilda Fender, Leona Roberts, Betty Chapman, Janey Schaffer, Walter and Harry Larsen, Bobby Wallin, Rosser Williams, Winston and Stanley Porter, Bobby Clapp, Marshall Beebe, Elmer Thill and Roderick Royer. Crowds Enjoy Pageant A real Xmas spirit was imparted to an appreciative audience last night at the West Broadway Methodist church thru the presentation of an impressive Pagenet entitled 'Christ, the Light that has Come Into the World.' Replete with colorful costume, effective lights playing on the tinsel decorations and vine-covered stone walls—strains of awesipring music heard from the veal choir all tended to impress with imaginative forcefulness this Xmas story. The cast was exceptionally good. The choir sang several Christmas carols, adding a note of joyousness to the program. LITTLE GIRL CELEBRATE NATAL WILDA, the small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M., of Orangethorpe, celebrate seventh birthday Saturday noon on the spacious lawn Fender home, and entertain little friends on the oak Games were played until they become so hungry that they quired no second invitation luncheon served by Mrs. F. Seating the little ones inside on the grass, the big cake, bearing seven pink winked and twinkled apples until the sandwiches and course were served, then portion of the ice cream and course following. Little Miss Wilda's guide included Anita John Warren and Laura Johnson; Vic Anita Welsel; Erniece Therin Erwin and Melvin Millers; and Kenneth Conrow; A Laken and her little friend Jane, from Huntington Jacob Daniels; Harden and Colby; Janie Messsmith; the friend Adelaide; Mar Gordon and Wilma Collman. The small hostess receives pretty gifts, and all the life reluctantly said goodbye drew nigh. At Dedicatory Seat Mrs. Nellie E. Terry was of the state federation ex board at the luncheon on more hotel Saturday, preceded dedication of the tree in Square. Notables at the lily who made short addresses ed Mr Geo. Barnes, presided American Reforestation station, Dr. George Clemen; Jennie Partridge, of Sal eseco; state chairman of u nity service, and others. Mrs. John Urquhardt, the tree from Mrs. N. M. president of Los Angeles board, and in the following dedicated it "in the name." the beautiful club home on French street, Making this a gift Christmas, members will contribute Jams, jellies and other sweets to Camp Kearny and a committee from the Junior Ebell in charge of Dorothy Beals, will be at the door to receive the offerings. Christmas carols, Christmas readings, the Peter Pan Players and dances will compose a very entertaining list of numbers. The Kindergarten band from Spurgeon school will play several numbers, and a group of tots from one of the schools will recite in unison a portion from St. Luke, in which the story of the first Christmas eve is told. Junior Ebell girls are being entertained by a group of Ebell matrons this evening with a dance in the clubhouse banquet room. Good music and a Christmas tree will feature the program. Free Turkey Dinner A free turkey dinner and benefit dance will be held, beginning at 7 p.m. in Moose hall tonight to which the public is invited. There will be a tree for the children and a jolly hour when gnits will be distributed. The committee in charge is H. Macres, W. R. Maltoon and C. J. Van Horn. Dancing begins at 9 p.m. with a fine orchestra providing the music. Miss Mignonne Goldard, of 321 South Lemon-st., is home for the holidays. She is a senior in U. C. S. B., where she is taking kindergarten training. Methodist church thru the presentation of an impressive Pagant entitled "Christ, the Light that has Come Into the World." Replete with colorful costume, effective lights playing on the tinselled decorations and vine-covered stone walls—strings of awesimpiring music heard from the vestal choir all tended to impress with imaginative forcefulness this Xmas story. The cast was exceptionally good. The choir sang several Christmas carols, adding a note of joyousness to the program. Louise Schmidt with her rich voice, Bruno Lash with his impressive reading, and Maria Meyer at the piano all lent a rich support to the evening entertainment. The musicale was under the direction of Rev. and Mrs. Elger. Many Hear Cantata The Sunday school room of the Evangelical church was required last night to accommodate the overflow to hear the cantata given by the choir—Dr. Herberet's 'King of Kings.' The program moved along smoothly showing the ability of the choir and the results of the very excellent training by the director Mr. E. H. Elmer. The choir is composed of 30 voices and is one of the most active organizations in the church Future plans call for another special program in the near future. Miss Katherine Loly is at home of her parents for the holiday vacation. Miss Loly is of the Pasadena schools faculty. Give Your Home a Present this Christmas FURNITURE IS ALWAYS A MOST APPROPRIATE GIFT Cedar Chests $13.75 up Bridge Lamps APPROPRIATE GIFT Cedar Chests $13.75 up Bridge Lamps Complete $6.50 up Floor Lamps Complete $14 up Smokers - - - $1.95 up Card Tables $3.50 and $3.75 Solid Mahogany Tea Wagons $29.00 up STROUP-BARNES FURNITURE COMPANY 221 E. CENTER ST. CREDIT WITHOUT INTEREST LITTLE GIRL CELEBRATES NATAL DAY WILDA, the small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Fender, Orangethorpe, celebrated her seventh birthday Saturday afternoon on the spacious lawn at the tender home, and entertained 20 little friends on the occasion. James were played until all had become so hungry that they required no second invitation to anneon served by Mrs. Fender. Seating the little ones in a circle on the grass, the big birthday cake, bearing seven pink candles, faked and twinkled approvingly until the sandwiches and first course following. Little Miss Wilda's guests included Anita John Warren, Waldo and Laura Johnson, Victor and Anita Weisel, Emuice Thompson, twin and Melvin Miller, Calla and Kenneth Conrow, Annabel taken and her little friend, Aranee, from Huntington Beach; Jacob Daniels, Harden and Tommy Boby, Janie Messersmith and little friend, Adelaide; Mary Ellen Gordon and Wilma Collman. The small hostess received many pretty gifts, and all the little ones reluctantly said goodbye as dusk drew nigh. At Dedicatory Service Mrs. Nellie E. Terry was a guest at the state federation executive board at the luncheon in the Biltmore hotel Saturday, preceding the dedication of the tree in Pershing square. Notables at the luncheon who made short addresses included Mr. Geo. Barnes, president of the American Reforestation association, Dr. George Clement, Miss Jennie Partridge, of San Francisco, state chairman of Community service, and others. Mrs. John Urquhardt, accepted the tree from Mrs. N. M. McCann, resident of Los Angeles park ward, and in the following words indicated it "in the name of united." LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCracken, of Manchester, Ill., arrived Friday night to spend the winter at the home of their daughter, Mrs. James McBride, in Cypress. They visited here two years ago and notice a very great improvement in that busy town. Mrs. J. R. Abernathy and her mother, Mrs. Joyce, have moved to Long Beach, where they will make their future home. A message from the bedside of Mrs. Emma Blackburn, whose husband, it will be remembered, was fatally injured in a motorcycle-truck crash about six months ago. States she is very ill with little hope of improvement. Mrs. Blackford and her daughter live in Huntington Park, but were former residents of Anaheim and Fullerton. Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Harding, of Ontario, were callers at the H. H. Knox home yesterday. Dr. W. S. Harper, executive secretary of the Southern California Baptist convention, occupied the pulpit in Calvary Baptist church yesterday, in absence of the pastor. Rev. V. K. Ledbetter, who is confined to his home with mumse. The evening hour was given over to the Sunday school Christmas program. Grace Black of the Los Angeles Record, is passing the holidays with her parents who reside at 422 South-et. The Misses Anna and Meta Bischoff, students in Los Angeles, are home for the holidays. Charles Black, of U. C., is passing the holidays at the parental home. Mrs. Annie McKim, who has been quite ill several weeks with a persistent attack of flu, is now well on the way to recovery. Mr. and Mrs. John Summers, of Bishop, Calif., are guests of their oldtime friends, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Knox. The Knox and Summers families were neighbors on Mammouth Lake ranches several years ago. SANTA GOOD TO BOYS AT CAMP KEARNY SANTA CLAUS or Orange-co., through the American Legion and Auxiliary posts, presented a perfectly good sum of money to the boys of Camp Kearny yesterday, when representatives of the several posts in the county drove there to deliver the gift. Individual checks were presented to the boys and four girls in the hospital there, who are not receiving compensation, and the remainder of the $760 put into the treasury of the Legion post at the hospital. The Anaheim delegation included Carl Oelke and his mother, Roger Sherman and his mother, and Miss Thelma Kiler; Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Carle, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Prescott, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sower, Mr. and Mrs. Emory Knipe and family, Miss Frieda Janes. A program was presented each organization putting on a number. Miss Thelma Kiler gave the Norma Talmadge prize winning cup jazz dance, with which she received the honors at the recent California theatre contest, and instantly became the idol of her audience. The boys are well remembered this season and happy as they can possibly be, considering the misery and sadness all about them. The local post promised another visit soon, which will probably be made sometime in February. Yeoman Party All Yoemen and families are asked to be present at the Christmas party tomorrow night in K.P.' hall, when each grownup is asked to bring a gift trifling in price, to hang on the tree. A program will be given and a happy time is assured. OLD RESIDENTS GIVE Word comes to friends Mr. and Mrs. George now of Pasadena; but remembered as Anahe at the luncheon in the Biltmore hotel Saturday, preceding the dedication of the tree in Pershing Square. Notables at the luncheon who made short addresses included Mr Geo. Barnes, president of the American Reforestation association, Dr. George Clement, Miss Jennie Partridge, of San Francisco, state chairman of Community service, and others. Mrs. John Urquhardt, accepted the tree from Mrs. N. M. McCann, resident of Los Angeles park ward, and in the following words indicated it "in the name of universal and everlasting peace, and honor of Mrs. Alice Ames Winner, junior past president of general federation of women's clubs." Music in charge of Mrs. Wm. Abbe, was two songs, "America," and "Holy Holy Holy." Joyce Kilmer's "Trees," as read as well. The entire exercise was most impressive and befitting the occasion in marking world peace. Will Visit Old Home Mrs. Ella D. Williams, widow of Capt. William, whose death occurred about two years ago, and sister, Mrs. Belle Brown, write Anaheim friends of their sourn in Daytona, Florida, for the recent winter. They much enjoy that climate but anticipate a visit to California and Anaheim at the conclusion of their time there. The Williams formerly resided in the residence sold later to the white temple church and is now used for the parsonage. me a Christmas MOST hests upamps Charles Black, of U. C., is passing the holidays at the parental home. Mrs. Annie McKim, who has been quite ill several weeks with a persistent attack of flu, is now well on the way to recovery. Mr. and Mrs. John Summers, of Bishop Calif., are guests of their old-time friends, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Knox. The Knox and Summers families were neighbors on Mammouth Lake ranches several years ago. Albert Landolt of Anaheim is a patient at the sanitarium. Leaving over Santa Fe: Gunney McGulley, Sidney, Neb.; C. Hoover, Dayton, O.; James Nickels of Santa Ana, Elkader, Iowa; Joe Limbird, Lavina, Mont.; and W. W. Woods, Grand Junction, Colo. Rebekah Childrens Frolic The annual Rebekah party for the kiddies of the lodge occurred Saturday night. The little ones had a hilariously happy time and all received gifts. The program all was in keeping with the season, and refreshments of daffees gave the little ones more pleasure. Daneling and refreshments claimed the attention of the elders after the tree exercises. A large number of Rebekahs and their families were present. Fine Xmas Greens The First National Bank is undivided attention to arrange-shoppers and lovers of the beautiful with its great wreaths of Oregon grape, which was supplied and made up by Miss O. Stechart, by the banks order. The greens came from Oregon direct, arriving Saturday, and Miss Stechart gave her undivided attention to arrangement and hanging the beautiful Christmas symbol. Conservatory Party The Conservatory of Music, 705 West Center-st., will have a Christmas party tonight and all pupils from the conservatory are urged to attend and have a jolly evening. The party begins at 7:30. Red Cross Meeting Tonight the board of directors of Anaheim chapter of Red Cross will hold a meeting in the ladies parlor of Masonic temple, to talk over the affairs incident to the recent membership drive. It is hoped all members will be there. Christmas Presents For Gas Employes More than 150 employees of the local Southern Counties Gas Co. in the Orange-co district, comprising practically all Orange-so cities, will be given Christmas presents this year at the festive home. Teoman Party All Yoemen and families are asked to be present at the Christmas party tomorrow night in K.P. hall, when each grownup is asked to bring a gift trifling in price, to hang on the tree. A program will be given and a happy time is assured. Open Till 9 P.M.To Last Minute E S.Q.R. For Father Bath Robes Gloves Slippers Ties Sox Smoking Jacket Overcoat Handkerchief Hat Cuff Link Belt Suit Case For Sister Silk Teddies Boudoir Slippers Boudoir Cap Sets Two-Tone Ivory Bath Robe "Kayser" Silk Underwear Christmas Presents For Gas Employes More than 150 employees of the local Southern Counties Gas Co. in the Orange-co district, comprising practically all Orange-co cities, will be given Christmas presents this year in the form of life insurance policies. The policies are issued by the Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. of Hartford, Connecticut, and call for the payment of insurance in the sum of $1000, in case of the death of an employee holding such policy. J. C. Hayden, Orange-co district manager for the local utility, explained that such policies are given to all employees of the Southern Counties Gas Co. after six months service with the company. He said that it was the company's desire to remember all of its employees each Christmas and an insurance policy fully paid for one year was the finest and most practical gift the company could offer its employees for their loyal service. ATTENDANCE DRIVE A member of the local Lions Den reported on Friday that two membership teams were to be organized soon after Jan. 1. These teams will be attendance teams only. It is not the policy of the Lions to seek members in drives, and membership is restricted to certain limits, according to profession or business. SEES SOME SNOW M. F. Michel of the Stewart Reality Co. went to Antelope Valley near Lancaster Thursday to show a customer some land, and says that he almost froze. He said there is plenty of snow there, which he did not like at all. Nevertheless the customer was pleased and will probably buy. He's from Iowa; and don't know any better, it's said. Plain Denier Classified Ads produce results. Try this medium. OLD RESIDENTS GO NORTH Word comes to friends here that Mr. and Mrs. George Waterman, now of Pasadena, but who will be remembered as Anaheim residents living in the home now occupied by Dr. J. W. Truxow and family, will leave immediately after the first of the year to reside in Washington. Mr. Waterman is interested in large land holdings in the northern state and will organize the development of a summer sort fronting one of the beautiful Washington lakes. Oh, Look! We have decided to continue our Sale Thru Xmas Discount of 15 to 33⅓% ON DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVER, CUT GLASS, CLOCKS, Etc. Make your Xmas Money do Double Duty. Our Loss, Your Gain. Besides our regular discount we have a few wonderful buys in Diamonds. If you will come in we will sure sell you at our prices now. OPEN EVENINGS TILL XMAS We Always Sell for Less But Now—Oh Joy! Dutton Jewelry Co. 115 E. CENTER ST. Lots of Stock to select from. Everything New We Always Sell for Less But Now— Oh Joy! Dutton Jewelry Co. 115 E. CENTER ST. Lots of Stock to select from. Everything New The S. Q. R. Store P. M. Tonight, Tuesday and Wednesday! Minute Buyers Will Like The S. Q. R. Store’s Service Father Overcoat Handkerchiefs Hat Cuff Links Belt Suit Case For Mother Silk Kimonas Silk Hosiery “Omar” Pearls Ivory Neckwear Blankets Linens Silk Lingerie Scarfs Bags Gloves Slippers Sister Silk Hosiery Jewelry “Omar” Pearls Handkerchiefs Worked Art Pieces For Brother Caps Ties Slippers Sweaters Blouses Shirts Socks Hickok Belt Sets Bath Robes Woot Shirts Overcoats jewelry "Omar" Pearls Handkerchiefs Worked Art Pieces Fles Slippers Sweaters Blouses Socks Hickok Belt Sets Bath Robes Wool Shirts Overcoats Children Slippers Bath Robes Gloves For Friends Silk Hosiery Gloves Slippers Handkerchiefs Ivory Gift Certificate BOATS AND BRUSHED WOOL SWEATERS AT AFTER XMAS PRICES. ODD PIECES OF IVORY 75£ Everything except Brushes and Mirrors. ENTIRE STOCK OF FURS 1¼ off ALL DOLLS REDUCED TO 1¼ off Store Stock of Women's Coats and Dresses Greatly Reduced The S. Q. R. Store "For Christmas Giving—Only the Best Will Do!"