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fl-- SAN MATEO TIMES Rainbow Girls Install Officers MONDAY. SE3 f. 24. 1945 ilait'o Assembly No. il Order of for Girls were iuMalled iu a bcamiful cajidk ligln vereuiouy at Alasuuic lYjuple- nijdn.

Hostess for the evening the 5-enior worthy adviser, Doris Davis. Act- musician; Arlene Ross, ing worthy adviser, Xadine Carl- Ferole Lee Swiuer, Love; Dorene son. instructed the r.e-.v officers in Hayes, Religion; Shirley Dieiz, Xa" -J Ann Weisenbcrger, Immortality; Marilyn Spene, Fidelity: Joan Turnblad, Pstriotism; and Barbara Henry, Service. Installing included Xa- dine Carlson, wonhy adviser; Dolores Lee, worthy associate adviser; Kathryn Wyman, Charity; Yvonne Civretta, Hope; Alm-yna duties and then presented to Xorma Xcitle, wonhy adviser-elect for the ensuing term. Xorma, wearing a white brocade formal with an orchid on her left shoulder and carrying a white Binle covered with bouvardia and sweet peas, was conducted into the assembly room by her new officers.

Her uncle, James Blarney, accom- Soreuson, chaplain; Margaret An- panied by Mrs. Beth Woods, tr.g a solo. Officers installed were: Xorraa Kettle, worthy adviser; Lois McCord, wonhy associate adviser; Virginia Katcliffe, Charity; Betty King, Hope; Barbara Dunn, Faith; Jackie Traverse, chaplain; Joanne Hoffman, drill leader; Janet Quei- land, outer observer; Sue cockcroft, inner observer; Marjorie Xoble, choir director; Shirley Thatcher, dem, recorder; Joyce Foster, Love; Joy Dirstine, Betty Geddes, Xature; Sally Bond, Fidelity; Kathleen Price, Immortality; Shirley Mace, Patriotism; and Elsie Parks, Service. Dedication was then made to Xa- dine Carlson by Alwyna Sorenson, and the installation was officially closed by the girls singing Rainbow Dreams while in a circle around Xadine. Final Garden Tour to Belmont Garden Study club of the Peninsula, with Mrs.

Henry Boos president, conducted the final garden tour of the recently under the direction of Mrs. Armand Couture, chairman of the garden tour section. The group motored to Belmont, wltere Ernest Birk gave a demonstration on the proper pruning of espaliered fruit trees. Later the members visited Peter Valinga in his new sewing of seven acres of growing plant material. Mrs.

Adrian Schoorl of Belmont welcomed the group at her home and garden and luncheon was served. Since this estate is one of the early Belmont homes, the experience proved to be an adventure into the colorful history of that section of the Peninsula. On the tour were Mrs. Frank Risio, Mrs. 0.

V. Burberick, Mrs. L. E. Christenson, Mrs.

W. E. Jackson, Mrs. C. Wilmore, Mrs.

C. A. Grigg, Mrs. H. A.

Pfeiffer, Mrs. M. C. Hamilton, Mrs. 0.

B. Herapstead, H. Adams, Mrs. R. L.

Kahn, Mrs. L. J. RAW- linson, Mrs. 0.

R. Thayer, Mrs. I. Karmel, Mrs. H.

Loewe, Mrs. David Simpson, Mrs. F. A- Scofield, Mrs. F.

Grothe, Mrs. E. Palmuth, Mrs. D. W.

King, Mrs. F. Cunningham, Mrs. R. Sinibaldi, Mrs.

P. Spiller, Mrs. E. K. Garrison, Mrs.

F. L. Guy, Frank Lindeburg, Mrs. A. W.

Hayes, Mrs. Harold F. Slade, Mrs. Wilford E. Burns, Mrs.

George R. Sahm, Mrs. Armond Couture, Mrs. Henry Boos, Mrs. A.

Schoorl and Mrs. E. Rudisill. State Regent of Catholic Daughters Conducts S. F.

Meet Upon her first official visit in San Francisco, Emma Mclntosh of San Diego, state regent of the Catholic Daughters of America, met the grand regents, district deputies, and archdiocesan chairmen at the Women's City club, San Francieeo, Thursday and Friday evenings. Mrs. Mclntosh welcomed the groups and asked for co-operation that the plans formulated may be achieved. She explained that there a work to be done in the San-Francisco archdiocese and she expressed her hope that a jnst and enduring peace may be won. Views and constructive suggestions were offered by the delegates.

Mclntosh announced that his the Most Rev. Archbishop John J. Mitty, expressed the hope that the Catholic Daughters consider is a project the Hanna Center for or the seminary. Grand wire repeated to give time, dates, and locale of their meetings so that the state regent may visit each court. There will be a district meeting in San Francisco archdiocese in December.

Court Golden Gate No. 913 acted as hostess yesterday at a dinner given in honor of -tfrs. Mclntosh at the Riviera, with Margaret Wachter chairman of arrangements. who will serve with Mrs. Mclntosh as archdiocesan chairmen are as follows: Marie Collins, fraternity and vacation schools; Alice Kelly "of Court Golden Gate, study clubs; Kathryn Maloney, state monitor, extension; Mrs.

Stephen L. Vistica, publicity; Evelyn Weckerle, St. Mary Convert league; and Mrs. Mary Callaghan. Acting as district deputies are Lillian Largomersino of Sacramento, Helen Rode, Elfreda Molitor, Violet Freeman, Marie Krotky, Irene Kenneally, Genevieve Lamasney, and Margaret Torley.

Rebekah Lodge Notes Birtliday With Gifts Edith Tool, noble grand, presided recently at Elm-wood Rebekah lodge when ft was announced that Leona Beceher, district deputy president, Club Calendar kciurmbcr 'J A Club Home, Misa Bsrtha Pirne. 507 Caatilllan a 1 p. ni. San Mateo and Women's Book section. home Byrtha Marshall, 110S Seventh a San Mateo, 7.3'J p.

m. Pio-America Dessert bridge, 1 30 p. clubhouse, i a Women Mrs. King, a i a a P.T.A School 2 Mrs. Albert DePalma, president.

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ons of Kt a n- Ra ood i Srboo! rr ft tf na 2 will make her official visit at Palo Alto lodjre on next Wednesday nipht, and at the local October 3. Violet Church, birthday chairman, greeted members bom in September and presented each of the following with a gift: Helen Socler- und, Susan Brown, Hilda Farnell, Martha Camp. Blanche Hodge, Rena Trimble, Nell Mertens, Louise "uida, and Miriam Garrott. Theta Rho Girls and their mothers were welcomed. Katie Hamlet was chairman of entertainment and presented a Redwood City dancing class.

In charge of the banquet room were Eileen Pitcher, Leona Beecher, Vera Jewett. and Martha Camp. Tables were decorated ivith dolls dressed in blue and peach, the Theta Rho colors. Karen Lown, president, and Barbara Lambert, vice president of the and Lester, advised to the did aKo Rena Trimble, past president of the Rebekah assembly of California, iX'pll Meitens, on the state board of control of Theta Uho clubs; Helm Troxel, trustee of the Orphans' home, Gilroy; Leona Belcher, district deputy "president; and Mary Lester, advised to the Theta BMHIiiiciniir a i i I 1 to a P.irk i i i "(i tn i i i i Hnlro 1 a. 12 i H.i)\MMil pre- 2 to "VVoodrraft, i 2 Tn p.

i p' a i 1 to p. i nast pa 1 1 7 r.M-' Tiercpford T-hool a i i FRANCINE'S Candy Shoppe Chocolates Supreme ABUNDANCE of Dtlicioui Quality Comely TVird Mil 4-I4M Mtlro NEEDS AT USO ai the USO lit.t*d today (o include lie following: Married couples for desk in tV evenings from 7:30 11 o'clock. Arrangements nmy be made with Mrs. L. W.

Aubury, 2001 Hillside drive, volunteers for the check room from to 11 p. m. Volumetr pianists, in lh; evenings from 7:30 to 11 o'clock. Those interested may call C. Downer.

413 Los Sombras eoun, San Mateo. Junior volunteers are needed and young women irssy call Miss Alice Po- desia, junior hostess chairman, any Tuesday evening between 7:30 and 11 o'clock for an interview. Girls be between 18 and 30 years of age, American citizens, single, and have two character references. Hostesses serve one night each week. Volunteer hostesses for the canteen.

One may call Mrs. W. Gilford Salmon, S15 Georgetown avenue, San Mateo, or at the USO. Urquhart-Guzek St. Catherine's Publicity Cliairman A letter recently was received from Miss Antoinette Walter, state secretary, of Los Angeles, announcing that Mrs.

Emma Mclntosh of San Diego, state regent of the Catholic Daughters of America, has appointed Mrs. Stephen L. Vistica of Hillsborough as San Francisco archdiocesan chairman of publicity. Mrs. Vistica, well knov.Ti on the Peninsula and the bay area, was born and educated in Sacramento.

She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nisetich, pioneer family of Sacramento and San Jose. Active in organization and parish affiliations. Mrs.

Vistica has acquired a wide range of experience in club work and has put forth all her efforts in promoting Catholic action. Mrs. Vistica is the grand regent of Court Junipero Serra No. 220, Catholic of America; third vice president of the San Mateo county Council of Catholic Women, and co-chairman of the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughter youth committee, and a member of the Apostleship of Prayer and St. Anthony's guild.

Newman Club Changes Date To Fridays North Burlingame Newman club has changed its meeting night from Monday to Friday. There was a large attendance at the recent session, first since the new school semester. Dancing was enjoyed at the conclusion of the business, when among those dancing and on the sidelines were Bev Brennan, Annamae Brady. Ginny Toone, Joan Boasso, Joy O'Brien, Skeets Jagen, John Cassidy, Doug Langford, Bruce Wilson, Ed O'Malley, Slick Heckens, Roy Esperance, Jimmy Day, Leo Kirby, Bobbie Nystrom, Cas Dibert, Bob Agorastos, Betty Cassidy. Joan Nystrom, Pete Mary Lou Brady, Bruce Simpson, Jim Baker, Jack Frey, Curt Brown, Pierre Bouquet, and Jimmy Henderson.

Favor Butano Mrs. Leslie Olmstead of Yale drive, San Mateo, was hostess to the members of the Woman's Club of San Mateo when Mrs. John L. McGinn presided recently. Fall activities were discussed and members voted to send a telegram to the state park commission urging the purchase of the Butano as a state park.

The club protested the placing of the home for delinquents near the county hospital, favoring a more remote section from the residential district. A rummage sale will be held in the early fall, and a donation was voted to Merrill project, to the County Federation of Women's club toward the purchase of a guide dog for the blind. Members served during the summer at the UCO and assisted with other war agencies, Mrs. McGinn heads the club as president and Mrs. Edward Brady is the secretary.

Gladioli, and iti alJ-wliiu, beautifully decorated Si. Caihcrijie-'ji church, Burliuwaiue, for the marriage rites which uiiiu-d -Miss Jt-aiuie t'rquhan and Corporal Cluster S. Guzek yesterday. The Rev. Roberts officiated at the 2 o'clock rites witnessed by spproximaieiy 200 guests, mostly from the Peninsula.

Murne Reception Immediately following there a reception for 150 guests the home and gardens of the bride- elect's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Urquhart of Magnolia avenue, Millbrae. There like flowers were used in the decor and the three-tiered cake, topped with a miniature marine and his bride, the center of interest on the table.

Eggshell satin made in long, simple was worn by the bride, given in marriage by her father. There was a long train and lejr mutton sleeves. Jeanne carried on old fashioned bouquet of bouvardia and a white orchid and her fingertip length veil was held in place with a coronet of blossoms. For her going away costume the bride chose a two-piece blue and white suit with blue accessories, and pinned to her shoulder was the white orchid. The couple went to Carmel for a week, then the bridegroom reports for duty Thurs- ihij.

The luiilrgiuom will a 23-day furlough and at that time the couple will leave on a trip to the North. They plan to make their home in a Millbrae apartment. Bride's Attendants Attendants to the bride were Misa Barbara Harris, a cousin of San Francisco, who served as the maid of honor, and Mrs. Gloria Milano of San Francitco, another cousin; Mrs. Rhoda LorenMn of Millbrae and Miss Evelyn Waage of OrklaKil, br-iissmaids.

They dressed in blue silk net fashioned with long and full skins and three-quarter On their heads they wore small dahlias and sweet peas, in pink, and they carried old fashioned bouquets of like flowers tied with long satin streamers. Serving the bridegrom as best man and ushers were a group of from the marines, namely Sergt. Melvin Munkers, as best man, and Sergt. Robert S. Forsythe, Corp.

Lewis B. Hsroog and Corp. Robert Sherman, ushers. To view her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Urquhart was in gray dress with pale pink feathered hat and a corsage of orchids.

Betrothal of the couple was last month at a tea at the Urquhart home. Stationed in S. F. For the past 18 years the bride has lived with her parents in Millbrae. She was graduated from the Burlingame high school, junior college, and is now in secretarial work in San Francisco.

She is the only child in the family and a former member of Alpha Delta Omega sorority. Corporal Guzek, United States marine corps, is the son of Mrs. Frances Guzek of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Now stationed in San Francisco, he not long ago returned from 25 months' active duty in the Pacific. Leaders Instruction L'mty-aiid the Days theme for the year, was, carried out when the Seventeenth District California Congress of Parents and Teachers opened its fall activities with the annual school of instruction in the auditorium of the Peninsular school, San Mateo.

with a welcome by the president, Mrs. L. G. Evans, recently. Peace Conference Mrs.

J. W. Bingham, national chairman of co-operation with col- elges, state chairman of college sen-ice, and parent-teacher instructor, brought out highlights of her attendance at the recent United Nations peace conference at San Francisco. Bluntly stating, "The peace is our responsibility," Mrs. Bingham told how the conference, primaiily called to preserve peace, rradually shifted to protecting the rights of human beings rather than the rights governments; of the evolution of fifty nations gradually reaching unanimous agreement on the subject matter, 'We the Peoples of the United Nations." The three prime educational groups represented "were: American Council of Education, National Education association, and National Congress of Parents and Teachers, the last group of which Mrs.

Bingham attended as one of the consultants. 'It should be of prime satisfaction to all members that the national congress was instrumental in promoting the 'System for International Office of Education' adopted at the conference," she said. Pansy Jewett Abbott, county superintendent of schools, gave information in her talk on "Sight Saving Class of San llateo County," of the need of a special room for children with impaired sight who cannot go to regular class rooms. Miss Abbott stated, "Our hearts must be full of courage and then we tan put forth energy for anything." The organization voted to contribute $500 from the district as a nucleus for this project. Favor Butano Purchase Mrs.

Gregory Davis, speaking on behalf of state acquisition of the Butano forest, urged all press and board members to write personal letters to State Park Commissioner Knowland before next Wednesday when the state park commission meets at Eureka. Mrs. E. A. Poage, on behalf of ht the projected San Mateo county War Chest's drive urged members to welcome workers soliciting from door to door.

Mrs. William J. Hayes of the San Mateo county traffic "commission said that tra'ffic bulletins will be issued monthly for the units. She also stated that literature is available at the court house for interested persons. Mrs.

Barker of the A.R.C. explained the need for Christmas packages for the boys in transit, "As so many of our soldiers will be on the high seas individual addressees may not receive their packages. Volunteers are asked to prepare boxes and-bring them to Howard avenue headquarters or Adeline drive workroom by next Wednesday. Ruth Close explained the new mobile X-ray unit of the San Mateo County Tuberculosis association, and thanked those whose vision and foresight assisted in taking this forward step. Musical Numbers Music chairman, Florence Duerr, New Deal Civic Club Clothing For Italy has authoriwd the organization of "Ameriun Relief for Iwaly.

to alleviau unong the people of Italy. Only by prompt and anMlfuh co-operation can help be provided to the stricken people of Italy. Tbe Deal Ciw Club, in conjunction with Italian American Sporting club of San Mateo. taken it upon iUelf to furnish frnm AD of clothing needed winter and wear for all It be clean and practical clothing in good wearing condition. nuit be wearable and tied together in Loc4l contributions may be made at the Xew Deal Civic club hall at 60 Xorth street, San Maeo.

Council Entertains With Shower for S. M. Resident Harold C. Scurlock of San Mateo was honored at a shower recently given by Council Xo. 85 of the SPRSI of Burlingame.

Table decorations were carried out in pink and blue, and the honoree was the recipient of many lovely gifts. Included were Mrs. A. Daniels," Miss Helen Daniels, Mrs. Laura Silva, Mrs.

M. Roe, Miss Marie Silva, Miss Alberta Silva, Miss Isabelle Ramos, Mrs. M. Rodrigues, and Mrs. R.

Costa, all of Burlingame; M. Raymond, Mrc. Severn, Mrs. M. Barcellos, Mrs.

M. Reis. Mrs. Margaret Smith, Mrs. W.

Marsh, Mrs. L. Sausset, Mrs. M. Marsh.

Miss Adeline Marsh, and Mrs. Helen Evans, all of San Mateo; and Mrs. M. Barreiro of Redwood City. BRITISH RAILWAYS Under peacetime conditions the railways of Great Britain run 25 per cent more trains daily than any other country in the world and the average number of trains per route mile of line throughout the railways system is 54 per day, coin- pared with nine on the same basis in the United States, according to the British Rai'ways.

presented and accompanied Geraldine Bogart in two numbers, "Mornin' on ze Bayou" and "Ma Li'L Batteau" by Lilly Stnckland. Mrs. Bogait's soprano was warmly received and she favored with an encore. "To a Messenger" by Frank La Forge. President Mrs.

Evans welcomed euest of honor, State Treasurer Mrs. E. Fredrick Smith of Palo Aito. Character thought was presented by Jlrs. B.

S. Myers jn recommending church attendance for the entire family. Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Mrs. E. E.

Rowley. The meeting was under the direction of Mrs. A. A. Kickbush, director of organization, and Mrs.

M. G. Strohmeier, director of extension. Mrs. J.

W. Bingham, hospitality chairman, was assisted by Mrs. C. K. Underwood and Mrs.

A. A. Kickbush. Republican Women Favor Butane Park ''Believing tLat the uiajmifk-ein kiaud of redwood and itoe surpising beauty of Buiauo forest should preserved for posterity, the executive eommiuee of county council of Republican Women today urged that the state park commission lake immediate to acquire die region under the propocal made by San Mateo county authori- namely thai the county will vicinity a matching contribution," in a tetter to Joseph R. Knowland, chairman of the park commission.

action followed a plea made by the council's president, Mrs. Randolph Madison of Hillsborough, that council members write to Mr. Know-land immediately, as action will be taken at the commission's next meeting, scheduled for next Wednesday. Holding the first of a series of community membership teas at the home of Mrs. George V.

Bratzel on Menlo Oaks drive Friday afternoon, Congratulations Are Extended Petersen Family Mr. and Mrs. Howard V. Petersen of 716 Ninth avenue, San Mateo, are receiving the congratulations of their friends on the arrival of a daughter, Barbara Ann, born yesterday at the Mills Memorial hospital. The baby, who weighed sever, pounds and seven ounces, has a sister, Ellen Frances, 2 years of age.

Father of the infant is a captain of the San Mateo fire department and the grandparents are Harold Petersen of San Mateo and Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Churchill of Los Angeles.

The great grandmother is Mrs. M. Unwin of Manchester, England. Staff Sergeant Arnold Petersen, uncle of the infant, has been in the South Pacific for the past two years and a half and he is expected home soon. and procpective members of the council vere addressed by Randolph Madison, and Harold L- Putnam, corresponding secretary: both of personal contact with county electorate.

The beautifully appointed tea table held a inecial cake gaily decorated in red letters, carrying full title, gift of George Bratzel to on the work. Assisting Mrs. Bntizel were Mrs. Maud Eshleman, second vice president, who poured and Mrs. K.

McKinney, who brought the youngest prospective member, 5 months. Among the were R. S. Campbell, Icabelle Lindquist, Mrs. Frank S.

Beeker, Mri. M. G. Connally. Mrs.

W. Hermann, Lillian Mielke, and Fannie I. Kurtz of Menlo Park district; Mrs. Evan W. Evans and J.

W. Mont- meny of Atherton; Nellie Hunter, Lomita Park; Herbert Bowerman. Hillsborough, H. L. Putnam, Mrs.

Wilbur Barnes. Mrs. Guita Prineas, and Miss Cleo Prineas of Burlingame and Experienced OPERATORS CARVELL BEAUTY STUDIO BAYWOOD UNIT MEETS AT TWO First regular meeting of the Baywood unit will be held tomorrow at 2 p. m. in the school cafeteria.

Guosl speaker will be Warren Natwick, new principal of Baywood school, whose subject will be "Unity Between the School and the Home." Community sinking will be led by Mrs. N. Tomlin- EXPERT Permanent Waving $5.50 and up Shampoo and Finger $1.50 Treat jrnurtelf a Rilling MuchineleM Permanent Reasonably Priced Phone (or Appointment 3-7071 Baywood Beauty Shop Joifph Airtcl, MarDe.nnM md Ella 164 STREET SAN MATEO RED CROSS NEEDS KNITTERS Knitters are needed IMMEDIATELY us the Knitting Department, San Mateo County Chapter, American Red Cross, his just received large supply of yarn. Wounded and sick servicemen, returning to hospitals from the South Pacific, are Rhen sweaters immediately upon their arrival to prevent thorn suffering from the cold during their period of acclimation. It is hoped that the time never comes when sweaters i not he available to all servicemen.

and nivy requirements arc needed urgently now as returning hospital facing Winter in the States. All knitters are urgently to call for a ni the Work Hnnm. 258 North El Camino Real, Sun Mateo. or cull Mrs. Wm.

Hartunjr, Tel. 3-8157. An appeal is also bfinjr made the chapter for sewers who can use i machines the Work Room and help finish the largo quota of kit and convalescent huRs. Your invitation to join a TEEN-AGE Danct Class V. lo Itr (lie nioMl partner In jour cnindf l.fnrn the unit JIIKrbliK In Arthur Murmj 1 l.r*nnn« virrr nrir inch fun! Irnrkrn urr inrll unit pick new Ilkr nmcnrt.

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160 Young's LINGERIE HOSIERY .136 Third Avenue San Mateo 0 Clear red lipstick purest red i ROMANCE RED sparks feminine loveliness. ROMANCE Over-Tone and Face Powder light flame of brilliant beauty. I I FACI Moke-Up Box eontaini Lipilick, Over-Tone, sponge applicator fttui tu THE COSMETIC CIRCLE IN COLLINS PHARMACY Third AYMIM Dial S-IITI.

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