Arcadia Tribune from Arcadia, California • Page 12

Meet the The Woman's Club of Arcadia will present (our noted authors at the annual the Authors" luncheon lo be held Wednesday, Jan. 3d at the Arcadia clubhouse at noon. Authors sceakine at the rommunity event will be Ray McConnell, Kalhtrinc Ainsworth, Peter Vtalanlc and Evelyn Beglcy. According to Mrs. Cnrilon Eckermann, chairman of the Literature and Drama department of the club, sponsors of (he day, (our of the famous authors art From local areas a "first time achievement" for the Arcadia club.

Ray McConnell is a nationally known and widely honored newspaperman who has heeq with the Star-News since 1958, serving in almost every executive news rapacity, including that ol managing editor since 1966 and executive editor since 1971 addition. Mr. McConnell ha for some time written the popular daily Star-News column. "More or Less Personal." He is also the author of "Trampled Terraces," a book of humor, riuhlis'ncd by the University of Nebraska Press. For the 14 years prior to his joining Lite 5Ur-News.

Ray I w.is editor and Mrs. R- E. Davison, recently installed as the 1974 president of the Santa Anita Athletic Club, was the honored guest at the Club's Past president luncheon held on Jan. at Grlswold Inn in Claremanl. Twenty-one former presidents responded enthusiastically to Use invitation extended by Mrs.

James Flwn, reining president, who made all arrangements for the occasion New Prexy Elsa was wined ami dined and launched iniober administrative year In an atmosphere of hilarity and rinse friendships, spiced with solemn gems of so-called sage advice from the large of former presidents. The luncheon was served in a private dining room with a single very large table accom-mcdaling all the guests It was beautilully decorated with camellias and candles provided by Mrs HarcHd Smethurst and Mrs Al Cramer. TV fire in the great fireplace gave an especially warm welcome to three out out-of-town former presidents, who despite the never ending rain attending the luncheon. They received cheers from tie Arcadians. Mrs.

Christopher Jacobson arrived from Techachapi. Mrs. Robert Dow from and Mrs HaTry Thomas from Corona Del Mar. Mrs. Thomas authors' lunch scheduled for Woman's Club managing editor of Hie Lincoln.

Neb Journal for which ho won a Pulitzer Prize for public service by organizing and directing an "All Star" presidential primary campaign which focused early spotlight on presidential campaign issues. Also in Nebraska, he founded and helped direct the Salt Valley Watershed project, a program far flood proteclkm, water and soil conservation and development of recreational lakes and wildlife cover for a 1700-squarc mile area. In 1970, Mr. McConnell was invited back to Nebraska from Pasadena to dedicate the project upon its completion. For his efforts in (his field he received national honors (ram the Soil Conservation Society uf America.

Ihe National Association of Soil Conservation Districts and the National Wildlife Federation. As one of the live founders and original executive committee members of the National Watershed Congress, he was presented a distinguished fervicc citation at its 20th anniversary meeting held in Wichita in 1973. Kay.McCnnnell is a recipient ol the Lincoln. Junior Chamber of Commerce and of the Nebraska State Junior is now the. senior past president ol the group.

She served in 1941. 25th Past Presidents luncheon which was initiated by Rhea Dawn and Mary Ellen Maxwell in 1943. Former presidents attending were Mrs. Harry Stall Thomas, 1941. Mrs.

Eldred Pennington, 1942: Mrs. Ray Kinnison, 1944; Mrs. Christopher Jacobson, 1948; Mrs. Arch Maxwell, 1949; Mrs. Ashford Wood, 1950; Mrs.

Edgar Bradford. 1953; Mrs. -SLdFljkiLnbvJim AN I NmATlON Mrs. Rudy Davison new president of the Santa Anna Athletic Club, was guest of honor al Ihe- traditional luncheon given by past presidents ol Ihe club to honor the incoming president. Mrs.

James Fhnn (left 1 and Mrs James llelwig (right i. the most recent past presidents, escorted Elsa In the luncheon at Grbswnld's Inn. The new president was the recipient of 'sage" advice Athletic Club group honors Elsa Davison Ncirman Harshbcrger, 1954; Mrs. George Sornhorger, 1955. Mrs.

Charles Root. 1955; Mrs. Conrad Reibold, 1957; Mrs. Al Roberls, 1959; Mrs. Joe Gross, 1960.

Mrs. Harold Smethurst, 1964. Mrs. Al Cramer. 1965, Mrs.

Robert Dow, IM; Mrs Eugene Thompson, 1967, Mrs Vi'inslow, 1968; Mrs Earl Hancock, 1969; Mrs. Andrew Heilman, 1970; Mrs. James Helwig. 1971 and Mrs. James Flinn, 1971 Arcadian to Head CAR Society Tour Ecology is no picnic, hut Mark Hopkins Society.

Children of the American Revoluiion plan to sponsor an ecological tour and picnic for all of Ihe CAR Soclelies in the state of California on Saturday, Jan. 19. Members should bring their own lunches. The group will meet at the home of Miss Nancy Savage, 11954 Cashmere Street, Los Angeles at Id a.m. Here they will be given a brief talk by a forest ranger.

They will then proceed to the Pacific Palisades Tuna Canyon area, where a tour will be conducted by James L. Richards, Jr. of Arcadia, past slate president, CAR. The Tuna Canyon area is a hurnl forest area where hundreds of acres of chapparal were destroyed on (he right of act. 29.

1973. Following Jamie's conducted tour of ihe area, the group will enjoy a picnic lunch, and then dig for fossils in the nearby Tnpanga Canyon. Membership in Ihe CAR is open lo young people up to IB years of age who can trace their ancestry to a person who lought on Ihc American side in the Revolution, or who rendered essential service to the American cause. Prospective members should contact Miss Carol Anderson, president, at 355- Chambers of Commerce distinguished service awards, as well as ol a U.S. Junior Chamber oi Commerce award as "one of the 1ft distinguished young men of the Cmlod Stales." These awards were for his ecological pioneering in theinid-YYest.

For four years he represented the Great Plains on the Department of Agriculture's natural resources conservation advisory committee, a body which he was instrumental in establishing. In anuther government assignment. Mr. McConnell represented the Department of Justice on a U.S.-Mexico international commission on migrant labor. A graduate of Williams College, Ray NkConncll also attends) the University of Nebraska College o( and holds an honorary doctor of laws degree from lloane College.

He h.is taught journalism ai ihc University ol Nebraska and Nebraska Weslcyan University. He began his professional career on the Trov. Record; has covered aspecls of Britain's World War II effort for the Nnrlh American Newspaper Alliance as well national political conventions fnr Ihc Chicago llaily News Service He is a Children's Theatre Group Slates Tryouts Mark Lasky, director of Arcadia' Children's Theatre, announces that readings and tryouts for "Jack and the Beanstalk" will lake place an Saturday, Jan. 19, at A ot the Holly Avenue School Auditorium in Arcadia. Lasky emphasizes that nn experience or talent is necessary, and all interested children and young people, from kindergarten age through high school, are invited to attend this meeting.

All children interested in participating will he. given a part in the production, assures Lasky. Registration fee for participation in this play is $15, with a lower fee available fur additional children in the family. Openings arc also available for young people interested in staging and art work connected with the production. Currently Arcadia Children's Theatre is presenting "The Kmperor's New CloUies," which will conclude this weekend, with performances on Friday, Jan.

IB, at 7:30 P.M. and Saturday, Jan. 19, at 2 P.M. All performances will be held at llic First Avenue School Auditorium in Arcadia. Tickets may be purchased ol the door for $1.

Special discounts will be given large groups, such as birthday parlies, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. Arcadia Children's Theatre, now in its 20th year, is organized as a non-profit children's group to provide fiieatre experiences for children in the San Gabriel Valley area. Children's theatre, in all of its phases, provides a richly rewarding experience for those who take advantage of it. Excellent training in the Iheatre is received, as well as improvement in speaking skills, poise, discipline, and the ability to follow directions. Additional information about Children's Theatre, or The "Kmperor's New Clothes" may he obtained by calling Mrs.

Dale Gibbel, 353-0919. AAUW section to meet tonight at Fields home Arcadia Branch, American Association of University Women sections plan interesting meetings. Joy Boyes. chairman of Women Searching for Self study section, invited members and guesls lo a panel discussion lo be held tonight 8 at the home of Lucy Fields, 1136 Columbia Road, Arcadia. Topic DAR Chapter to Welcome State Officer Mrs.

Everett E. Jones, vice regent. California State Society. Daughters of the American Revolution, will be an honored guest when Santa Anita Chapter, DAR meets at 12:30 p.m. today al the home of Mrs.

Charles Rajnus, Jr. past regent of the chapter. Following the 1975-74 Bicentennial theme "The Rights of the salad luncheon meeting will have as its guide line. "The Right to Join in Cooperative Mrs. Roger Johnson, regent, will lead the group In a workshop on chapter and committee reports.

Chapter delegates will be elected for the state conference to be held March 12-15 at the llunlington-Sheralon Hotel in Pasadena. Delegates will also be elected for the 83rd Continental Congress lo be held April 15-19 at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. lor the evening will he life styles, current and future. Members will discuss the emotional, financial and intellectual factors of diflerenl life styles and their options. Mrs.

Boyes invites those attending lo join in the discussion of opportunities (or one's growth. For reservations call 447-0163. The Creative Writing Section will meet Monday. Jan. 21 at 10:30 a.m.

at the home of Mrs Robert Myers. 525 South Broadoaks, Monrovia, to discuss manuscripts of its members. Chairman Jean McGeorge welcomes those too busy lo write but who are interested in perfecting writing techniques. Reservations may be made with Mrs Meyers, 358-5319. Increasing interdependence between mainland China and the United States will be the study presented to the AAUW Global Interpendence study section Tuesday.

Jan. 22 al 10 30 a at the home of Mrs. John Hoffman. t60 w. Sierra Madre Apt Sierra Madre.

AAUW member Mrs. Kenneth Jamieson will offer the program, she previously presented a study on China in a series of talks at the San Marino Woman's Club. Chairman Helen Smith invites members to count on a stimulating, informative and delightful morning. Phone Mrs Hoflman (355-1290) for reservations. pasl national director nf the Association Press Managing Editors Association In Pasadena, Ray McConnell is a member ol (he board nf directors of the I'acificullurc-Asian Museum, oi the PfilDli advisory committee and of Ihe lliifled school district communications task group.

A 32ml degree Scottish Rite Mason, he is member of Zela Psi and the Gargoyle Society and has been included in "Who's Who in America" for 30 years Mrs Harold H. Shepherd, president of Ihe club, slates that the highly popular "Meet ihe Authors" day luncheon is open lo the public that reservations should be made by Sunday. 27 bv calling 35b- mm The luncheon will bp catered by members of the Lileralure and Drama department under the chairmanship of Mrs. Joseph Parnham. Committee members who will assist are Mmcs l.crny Rlodged, Henrietta Ijiefler.

Robert Lane, James Goodwin, William Murphy, William Eternicu Lnvegrecn, Michael Enckson, William Milncr, Ucnc Ncllnr. Herman Rauerlc and Mrs. ARCADIA bay McConnell to speak People cmn-Risy. wnvn; v.tiu»r BjcHkuk A FLOWER FOB THE LEADER Mrs. Herbert Sawtelle llefli.

pins a flnwer nn Mrs Clayton Stanley, new president of (he Arcadians. Mrs. Sawtelle. retiring president, closed a successful year with a record number nf new members Arcadianns honor past presidents Arcadianns installed their new officers last week al a luncheon meeting at the Ramada, Inn with Mrs. Herbert Sawtelle, retiring president, as installing olficer.

Mrs Sawtelle handed each officer a golden link, which when fastened together formed a circle symbolising a perfect circle and the unity with each other and with the membership. Mrs. Sawtelle told the board to remember that a chain is only as strong as it! weakest link, and to reflect upon the role each of you play. The responsibility for the success of the overall program for I9J4 is vested in (he olficers that have been chosen 1o direct the year's activities. Mrs.

Clayton Stanley was installed as president for the second time. To her Mrs. Sawtelle said. "As president, lo you goes Ihe strongest link of all. the highest honor this group can beslow on one of its members.

Serving with her will be Mrs. James Thompson, first vice president, Mrs. Tony Ragusa. philanthropy; Mrs. Robert Miller, recording secretary; Mrs.

Anthony Janicki. corresponding secretary, and Mu Robert Ames, treasurer. Past presidents are traditionally honored al the January meeting, which was precetded hy a reunion at the home of Mrs. Robert Harbor, who served as president in 1971. Those who attended the luncheon were; Mmes.

Frank Meier, 1952; Cedric Cowan Smith, IS54. Palmer Ickes. 1962. Bartling Anderegg, 1965. Robert Klein.

1967, Charles Neuberg. 1968. Clayton Stanlev. 1970; Robert Harbur, 1971 and Charles Funk. 1972.

Four new members were welcomed into the club: Mmes. Adolf Lauder, Charles Bruso. James Morrison and S. C. Solomon..