Arcadia Tribune from Arcadia, California • Page 15

ARCADIA People BEA BARBARA FRASER, Editor Hugo Reid PTA prepares boutique crafts for carnival A special boutique booth has been reserved for this year's Hugo Reid PTA carnival, which is lo be held Saturday, Oct 16. will feature hand-crafted items designed and made under the direction of Ceclle Carlson, chairman. Lois Lewis, co-chairman, has been acting as the committee's liaion with the PTA board. The committee has been meeting weekly do Monday moniinis at tlie school's Youth Hut Many of the members have also been working on items at home and will continue to do so throughout the summer. "It is with creativity, ingenuity, dedication, perserverance and a willingness lo learn, that the com-mikee was able to contribute its numerous crafts," said Mrs.

l.ewis. Members of the boutique committee include: Rose Erickson. Mary Elia, Linda Coombes, Mignon Gamble, Agnes Olmsted, Mary Rizzo, Toni Sloner, Leah Gabrlck, Sue Youngson. Denice Hulsebus, Nancy Robbins and Char Lawrence. Others are Dolores Schonland, Amy Ryan, Bennka Hanrihan.

Hanna Kroll. Sheri Meyers, Dec Smith, Mary rARNTVAi. PREPARATIONS Members of the bouli I By CATHERINE MUNDY June and John Fee celebrated their 25th wedding anniversaary on June 25 at a surprise anniversary party given by their sons, Jeff and Greg. The invitations read in part. "Given by Greg and Jeff wit a little help from some fr iend s.

The Ft es had pia rincd to go out to dinner with Frank and Nancy Bumb, who just recently celebrated their silver anniversary So June was dressed in the lovely dress she wore at the Past Presidents' party y( the Tournament of Rosea, a yellow (lowered silk skirl and white bodice trimmed with the same flowers as the skirl. Unknown to the Fees, up the hill af the home ot Phil and Dorothy Smith, the family and many rnends of the Fees had gathered, and all the food, tableclothes and whatever necessary for the reception was in a truck wailing to go down to the Fees Phil turned on fanfare music and called the r- ees on the phone and told them to step out on the porch. When they did and looked up the hill they heard the Anniversary Waltz and saw a crowd of people lied up and numerous signs. The peple, and the truck, moved down the hill lo the Fees and In JO minutes, when been rest of the gwaU arrived, garden had been set up for a beautiful party. There was punch, champagne.an anniversary birthday cake and hors d'oeuvres.

Mrs. Smith brought her silver puch bowl and had Jacob Maarsee desire beautiful floral The 66 guest, included friends from Caltech, UCLA and a cross-section of Arcadia friends. It was a lovely party. -John and June were married tn the First Methodist Church of Hollywood, and two of the bridesmaids were present, Mrs. David Hayward and Mrs.

William Parker, and two ushers, Frank Bumb and Hiroshl Kaner. June was bom in Hollywood and she and John met at a conference. wh ere she was representing her school UCLA and he represented Caltech. Among the many gifts the Fees received were eight silver wine goblets from Caltech friends. The Fees have lived in Arcadia more than 21 years and they have played an active roU In the community.

June taught at UCLA, the university's elementary demonstration school, and she was Ann Wilson, Linda Moran, Jane Buck, Cinda Frey, Judy Nye, Sharon Hudson, GracB Cashkrn, Bev Verkouteren, Barbara Saelid and Jill Yanes. Hems such as felt ornaments, apple head ornaments; decoupagc eggs and Christmas card tags, were made specifically for Christmas. The committee has also made many gifts for children including creativity kits, denim bike bags, skate-board bags, macratne necklaces, pony tail bookworm bookmarks, advent calendars, parity hose dolls and boneless kittens made from yam. Other boutique crafts which have been made include: shadow boxes, patchwork and lace pillows, macrame planl hangers, crochet coat hangers, fabric potholders, fabric flowers, finger knit belts, wall paper bead necklaces, patchwork quilts and matching pillows. "All of these women have worked very hard, they deserve many thanks for their efforts and volunteered time.

The items are well doiie and should prove to be a success at our carnival," said Mrs. Carlson. Arcadians host 'Greek' party for provisionals Dr. and Mrs. William Wright of Arcadia recently hosted "A Greek Village Parly" where the.

Assistance League of Pasadena honored its 26 provisional members and their husbands. Decor for the evening included strings of small colorful lights, flowers and candles in jugs arranged on long tables where a variety of Greek delicacies were served to the guests. The, "Jielienic Sounds" entertained during dinner and after dinner for dancing. The Assisleens, High school daughters of league members, hand delivered invitations to provisionals and members, They were printed Dn Greek Newspapers and tied with bows holding replicas of Greek Flags. Greeting guest with the Wrights were Mr.

and Mrs. Claredon Eyer and Mr. and Mrs. James Hilands. Mrs.

Ever is the president of the league and Mrs. Hilumls is provisional membership chairman. Provisionals from Arcadia include Mrs. Willis E. Eckloff and Mrs.

James Madkey. Those involved in planning the party included: Mines limile Bayle, Joseph Saunder, Donald Schluler. Charles Arrobio and James Sauer. During the coming year the provisional members will be given an extensive course on learning about all activities dI the league. GREEK VILLAGE PARTY Valerie Wright (right) greets Mmes.

W.E. Eckloff and James A. Mackev of Arcadia, provisional members of the Assistance League of Pasadena. Miss Wright is the daughter of Mrs. William Wright of Arcadia, who hosted "A Greek Village Party-', where the League honored its 16 provisional members and their hushands.

HtVi m-St jiH stall by Louis Nunci PRESmENTS' LUNCHEON- Mrs. William que of Hugo Reid PTA have been meeting flower arrangements are (Lois) Lewis, co-weekly on Monday mornings to make boutique crafts and chairman of the committee; Linda Coombs, membership Christmas items for the annual PTA carnival which will chairman of the PTA; and Cecile Carlson, chairman of be held at the school in October. Pictured working on the committee. recently appointed to a new two-year term on the district PTA Board as education chairman, which is a liaison with the school boards. She is also on the Arcadia PTA Council and high school board, an active member of the Arcadia Assilance League and the Arcadia Tournament of Roses.

Mr. Fee is executive vice president of James M. Montgomery Consulting Engineers Inc. He is a member of the Rotary Club. Tournament of Roses and is president-elect of the College of Fellows Institute for the advancement of engineering, and is treasurer emeritus of Caltech Alumni Association.

Jo McNair, chairman for the Roaring '20s Party on Saturdav, July 9, says that spectacular entertainment has been added to the program, the Culpepper's Minute Men (ot USC. They will be an authentic costume with fife and drum and the music and calls are authentic of the 1776 era. The Minute Men made their costumes and their instruments. Those who have seen the group say their presentation make? one feci that "you are there" and hack in those days o( palriotic fervor. The itoaring '20s Party is sponsored by the Arcadia Republican Women's Club and will be held at the home ol Dr.

and Mrs. J. Douglas McNair on Hacienda. The gardens are spacious, there will be dancing ani the Ramblers Dixieland Music will set the pace. Cocktails at 6:30 will be followed by dinner al 8 and showtime at 9.

Tickets are $15 each and may be reserved by calling Mrs. C. 0. Porter. Tables may be reserved.

Marguerite Towsley and her daughter, Marilyn Quesnoy had a marvelous time when they attended the 1 jjlita Armour Higgason million dollar garage sale held at the El Miradar Estate in Montecito. Marguerite, who is geared to the Assistance League's Bargain Box, said it was a millionaire's bargain box. Mrs. Robert Whitmore (Marcella) has been selected lo serve as an alternate to the California Delegation al the Republican Convention in Kansas Cily, Aug. 16 through 19.

Marcelli has i been a tireless worker in Republican circles for 20 years. Jim Flinn has been affiliated with Dupont Co. for 40 years. Currently he Is in the pigment department. Jusl recently he was honored both by his co-workers and the company for his years of service, and a surprise luncheon was given for him al Marriott House at International Airport.

Later the men were joined by their wives at a cocktail party at the Huntinglon-Sheraton Hotel in Pasadena followed by a dinner at the Talk of the Town. To honor Jim one of the top executives of Dupont came from Delaware to join in the festivities, and among the many gifts Jim received were diamond cuff links, a plaque and marry "gag gifts. He has Quon, third vice president of the Women's Club 'of Arcadia, Verdugo District, CFWC, serves the Chinese luncehon. which she prepared to Floretla Lauber, Arcadia's mavor and past president of the club: Mrs, B. neen elected president of the Paint and Coating Association, an industry association.

Jim started in the research department in the Newport plant, and the Flinns came to Southern California in 1945 when lie came here to build a laboratory for technical services for pigment in El Monte. He stayed here until 1853 when he was put in a sales capacity in San Francisco. Thf Flinns returned to Arcadia in -I960 when he was named district manager, and in 1970 he was named regional manager for' the Western states, Hawaii and Annabel had a birthday in June and she was given a surprise birthday luncheon at the home of Eunice Mumford. Others celebrating with her were Hazel Thompson. Ella Collins.

Eleanor Hancock, Mary Ellen Maxwell, Frances Heilman, Bonnie Reibold, Elizabeth Roberts. Helen Kintiison, Lynette Cramer. Helen Shaw, Ruth Vosster and Carol Dow. That evening Jim honored Annabel al a family dinner party the Cave de Roy. With Jim and Annabel were their sons and their wives, Fred and Joan and Jerry and Gale.

Others were Gale's parents. Marj and Frank Vachon of Newport, former Arcadians, and their daughter, Joan Conner. The delightful surprise of the evening was the arrival of Jim's sister and Eleanor and Andy Gimblo from Delaware. Annabel said, "Just think, they came all the way from Delaware to attend my birthday dinner." Alyce Jones hosted a beautiful miscellaneous shower for Barbie Siemens, who will become the bride of Blake Anderson on July 17. The party was held in the epatio which was decorated for a bride-elect and circular tables covered with green with arrangements of daisies around a vellow candle.

Hurricane lamps were on the table' that held the cake and watermelon baskets tilled with fruit. The cake was decorated white and green and two hearts holding the names of Barbie and Blake. Torches with a yellow base and candle with a wreath ot daisies lined the driveway and again in the back garden. Barbie, received many beautiful gifts. George and Eunice Mumford traveled back to Valley Forge to visit their son, Daniel, and his wi le Susan, and their two little children.

And while they were there they visited the historical spots in the area. Saw where Washington crossed the Delaware the replica of the boat that was used. Eunice cv.i.'dcd to me that she didn't see now all the men wia, were supposed to be in the boat could ever have made it. I agreed with her. They saw the inn where Washington stayed and other historical spots of Valley Forge, then on to Washington, D.C., Fredericksburg and the many historical spots in lhat area.

They felt that Gettysburg was too commercial, that it should be more of a spiritual experience! Ruth Eilken entertained the Sierra Guild at the SlafE pholn by I Mil Skcz Pierson Waite. president, and Mrs. William Milner, immediate past president. The luncheon was held recently at the clubhouse to honor past presidents and special guests. last luncheon meeting of the year when plans were made for the annual fashion luncheon.

This event will be held Sept. 22 in (he Viennese Room of (he Huntington-Sheraln Hotel and fashions will be shown by Holga. A new member was welcomed at the meting, Mrs. Edward OUmann (Georgia). Ernie Fuerst was named "Lion of the Year" for outstanding contributions to Lionism at the annual weekend party at the Balboa Bay Club.

The party is the Past Presidents' Parly and Charles Daniel, retiring president was honored. Ernie has been a Lion for 10 years and has attended very district and three international ones (Mary Beth too), and she savs he attends meetings, too. He is also a past president of Arcadia Lions. There were 80 Lions and their ladies and guests enjoying the weekend of tennis tournaments, dining, dancing and a cocktail cruise around the bay. The Lions had a private dining their own orchestra and many couples danced on the deck The weather was wonderful and the Lions had a wonderful time as usual.

The traditional skit that roasts the outgoing president was one of the features of the weekend. Ernie started a Bloody Mary party three years ago lo be held poolside on Sundav, and it was very popular. Adding to the gala affair was the fact that bun-dav was Father's Dav and the club went all out. Bud Paulson, chairman, had fantastic centerpieces made with golf balls, lop hats and other appropriate things as well as Had on each one. Each falher took a centerpiece.

The club served a Father's Day breakfast with dancing that started at 10 a m. The Fuersts' daughter and husband, Marv Jane and Bard Salciso came down from Santa Barbara for the weekend and to sec Ernie named Lion of the Year. A DATE TO REMEMBER The first special night planned by the Foothill Hollywood Bowl Committee (or music lovers in this area will be Saturday July 17, with Eugene Ormandy conducting the Orchestra in a program of "Music from Vienna. The program will feature waltzes and songs from Johann Strauss; Mozart's Haflner Symphony; Schuman's Unfinished Symphony and other Viennese favorites. One of the Met most enchanting singers, Judith Belegcn.

soprano, will be the soloist. Round-trip transportation has been provided hy the committee and air conditioned buses will leave Wheeler Avenue (across from Ihe post office) promptly at 6:30 p.m. Passengers will be delivered within the Bowl and picked up and returned to Arcadia after the concert. Pack that picnic basket, gather vour family or friends and join the party for a cool evening of music and fellowship. Call Mrs.

Malcolm, Harris, chairman, 355-6066 or Mrs. Earl Towsley 446-S0H. for ticket information. Be sure and mark down July 31 on your calendar (or the second special night at the Bowl. It will be Arthur Fiedler's "Pops al the.