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The San Bernardino County Sun from San Bernardino, California • Page 10

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PAGE TEN SAN BERNARDINO DAILY SUN, SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 1941 CLUB NEWS; SOCIETY and STYLES and FASHIONS for MILADY Edited by WINIFRED MAKT1N CSV, Mens Night In O.E.S., Same Rich Show It only takes the announcement Men's Night In Gate City chapter bulletin to insure the early hanging out of the "Standing Koom Only" sign at Masonic temple. The annual fun night arrived Friday, and sure enough there was an early rush for preferred seats In the lodge room, a company of nearly 300 awaiting the curtain. A play with the locale, time of the gay nineties, and everything in the same atmosphere but far from Broadway, was the super entertainment offered. Ye Olde Open Inn "founded in 1890" "when it's 110 in the shade and the sunflowers in bloom" was the setting for the unfolding of the melodrama, very mellow indeed, In spots. The play in the writing and directing was the clever work of Ella Schuth Kimbley (Mrs.

L. R. Kimbley). The casting was perfect, and with aptitude of her players a great success was achieved. Lines were perfect, not once was prompting heard.

There wa music and dance steps in interludes which astonished the audience. Must have required lots of practice, while the dressing of the stylish city "girls" was fairly amazing. There were murmurs heard in the audience and surmises that the boys must have been helped into "foundation garments" to have achieved the perfect figures. And how they wondered about the white pumps worn by "Millie," walked and danced in, and If "she" ould walk on Saturday. It wa a riot of fun from beginning to end, and represented tireless hours of rehearsal.

There were bouquets bestowed on everybody at the close, on Mrs. Kimbley, who is a member of the chapter, and her troupers. Karl King made the "Introductory remarks" in the manner of 1890, and Mary Alice Giebner was the pianist. The characters and the men taking the roles were: Jessie Jassamine, Hay Nish; Willie Work, Roy Kelly; Mrs. Emma Smitherg, Baynard Switzer; Osgood, Charles Mackey; Millie, Clarence Joris; Professor Bug-A-Roo, Bill Young; Cynthia Featherstone, Sim Russell; Jennie, Almon Coonrod; Mrs.

Alicia Weatherbee, John Harmon; Cute Sweetbriar, Bob Cook; Fannie, Bill DeHaan; Si Balsam, Ed Engel; Betsy Balsam, Lawrence Cox; Jake Haskins, Harry Smith; Mulberry Foxhall, Herb Smith; Aunt Sally Spivens, Cliff Lee. In the banquet room the riotous fun was continued. The refreshments committee was commanded by Frank Northcott, his assistants being George Butler, George Deacon, Fred Hatton, John Kennedy, Leo Miller, Leo Moore, J. Robert Phelps. All wore chefs caps and aprons and fierce black walrus mustaches.

Hot dogs, coffee, all sorts of relishes were served, the tables being decorated in vases of sunflowers. Samples of all sorts of food were favors at the places and colorful coffee measures. The worthy matron, Annetta Harmon and patron, Baynard Switzer (afterward taking a leading role in the play), conducted chapter, at which in keeping with the evening men candidates were initiated. The officers led the way to the banquet room later. Stage and hall committee for the entertainment included: Jack Gregory, chairman; Earl Andrews, William Dary, Karl King, Everett Lcarmont, William Lyle, Allan Williams.

Electrician, Ten Eenjamin; musician, Mary Alice Giebner. -O American Legion Juniors Meet American Legion Junior auxiliary meeting was held Saturday, with Eetty Wright, vice-president, presiding. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. O. E.

Adamson when there will be the election of officers, and later a swimming party at Perris Hill plunge. At the Saturday meeting, Mrs. Burr Belden was special guest for the aay. Mrs. Belden choosing a timely subject, spoke about the flag.

Mrs. Adamson, another special guest, gave a quiz questionnaire about the flag code, with Marjorie Tales winning a cash prize for answering the most questions correctly. A penny march was also held. Prizes for poppy posters will be awarded at the next meeting. Those present were Betty Wright, Barbara Ann Wright, Marjorie Tales, Virginia Imig, Eileen Imig, Donna Imig, Mary Jane Dudley, Dorothy Appleton, Jean Neilson, Phyllis Labonte and Mrs.

Clyde Auld, Mrs. Belden and Mrs. Adam-eon. Hi-Tri Sponsors Farewell Dance Hi-Tri Girl eserves sponsored a senior farewell dance Saturday evening at the Y.W.C.A. Miss Shirley Nish was general chairman, assisted by Doris Shankel, in charge of decorations.

Frances Thomas, clean-up; Alice Gardner, tickets; Barbara Knight, bids and Rayle Palca, sponsors. Patrons and patronesses were Miss Louise Haun, Mr. and Mrs. C. A.

Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Mc-Crary, and Mr.

and Mrs. Ray Nish. Chris Chakos' orchestra played for th dancs. 4 New and Stylish in Beige 1 I a H'" ftV I I x'lA lAVvvlfciNl 1 xl A Aff i 4 llcM xi I aI As 4i -f ft j' a I lfi ii lC? 1 i -AsA, 4 A I -Aw. Beige for the new "pale look" In wools.

Featured above Is coat of a new vertical ribbed fabric, designed by Forstmann. Style points are the collarless neckline, wide soft shoulders, deep brown accessories. The beige hat is feather trimmed. Mr. Zi immerman Riverside Girl To Wed in July Announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Rose Mary Blodgett, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. S. D. Blodgett of Riverside, and Vaiden Zimmerman of San Bernardino, son of Mrs. E.

V. Ross of Needles and J. A. Zimmerman of San Bernardino, was made Thursday evening at a party given at the Blodgett home. Favors of the occasion held tiny cards which revealed that the wedding is scheduled for July 12 at the First Congregational church.

Bridge and novelty rummy entertained the gufsts, Mis3 Ruth winning honors at bridge and Miss Merle Shade at rummy. La ter refreshments were served. Other guests included Mrs. R. I W.

McDonald of Crestline, Miss Betty Erown of Redlands, Miss Mary Waters, Miss Eenadine Waters, Miss Joanna Bayles3, Miss Frances Hawkins, Miss Mary Emery, Mrs. E. H. Scott, Miss Winnie May, Miss Shirley Barnes, Miss Charlene Clark and Miss Ruth Blodgett, sister of the bride-to-be. Charles Clarkes Are Parents Daughter News from the Charles Clarke family in Los Angeles, brings announcement of the birth of a daughter on June 13 in the Hollywood hospital, who has been named Janet Elaine.

The maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Dunn of Rialto, and on the father's side, Dr.

George W. Clarke of San Bernardino is the grandfather. The father was formerly a member of the mechanical force of The Sun and he is now with the Los An geles Printing company in that city. Ward Parkers Are Parents Fine Son Mr. and Mrs.

Ward Parker of Twentynine Palms, are the parents of a five pound son, their first child, born June 12, at the Banning hospital. The Parkers are well known in San Bernardino and Cedar Springs, the mother being the former Mary Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson of Cedar Springs, in the mountains, formeMy of Van Nuys. The other grandparents are Mr.

and Mrs. Paul Paiker of Iowa. Mrs. Lier Will Altend Zonla Memphis Med Mrs. Jean W.

Lier (Marcia) will give Zontaians of San Bernardino the distinction of being represented at the international convention at Memphis, Tennessee, by another member. Mrs. Elsa Duncanson who is visiting in the east will go from Cleveland to the convention. Mr3. Lier will leave Sunday night on the California Limited, Santa Fe, at 8:55, and travel direct to Kansas City and from there to Memphis, arriving in time for the opening of the convention scheduled to begin Wednesday, June 18, continuing four days.

Mrs. Lier is president-elect of the San Bernardino club, and has served as former program chairman, having been a member of the group here since organization. Returning, Mrs. Lier will join the post convention tour to New Orleans, and will be away on the interesting trip two weeks. Wimodasis Class Meets at Church Wimodasis class of the Reor ganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints met June 12 at the church.

Mrs. Barbara Savage, president, was in charge of the meeting which was opened by a reading, What, No Sinning? by Nora Ward, and a talk on color in the home by Gladys Landon. The lesson study on popular home direction was led by the teacher, Mrs. Savage. Later, refreshments were served by Mrs.

Savage and Mrs. Landon of pineapple angel food cake end lemonade. Present were Mesdames Barbara Savage, Fay Williams, Millie Ferguson, Ruth Wixom, Wilma Mc-Salley, Gladys Landon, Roberta Mo Guire, Leona Styles, and Nora Ward. A process has been developed for removing husks from grains of wheat by flotation, a method used in mining for separating values from their ores. STREET Business Women Installation a Dinner Meeting Installation of the new officers in the Business and Professional Woman's club of San Bernardino will be made a special program event at a dinner meeting to be held Tuesday evening, June 17 at the California hotel at 6:30 promptly.

Miss Edna C. Battin, of Colton, Southern district president, will install the following as officers: Marjorie Bailey president Elsie Gibbs vice-president Ethyle Hill second vice-president Wanda Wilson recording secretary Muriel Hastings Corresponding secretary Billie Sperry treasurer Harriet Horton, hospitality chair man, is in charge of arrangements for the dinner, and Florence Far- rell, chairman of music has planned a musical feature for the entertainment program, by club members. Byrde Bohan and Alva Byron, two of the club's group of talented pianists and instructors, will give duo piano numbers, on two instru ments, and Winifred Newlin, also a pianist of talent, enrolled in the club some time ago, will give an ensemble of compositions. Special Meet for Women of Moose Senior Regent Laura Hoak, Women of Moose, has called a special meeting for Tuesday, June 17, at ten o'clock, at Community hall. A luncheon will be served at noon for special guests and candidates, who are invited to be present at twelve o'clock.

At 1:30, there will be a regular chapter meeting with Bessie Lovitt Class initiation. Thursday, June 19, at nine o'clock In the morning, the Friendship Circle will breakfast with Nettie Hall at Electric avenue at one o'clock. The Mystery circle will meet at the same place with Alice Dunn and Nettie Hall as hostesses. Marvin Sloan Flies Back to Washington Marvin A. Sloan, who flew out from Washington, D.

to attend the funeral of hi3 father, Alva L. Sloan, returned to the capital city, where he is employed in the Depart ment of Agriculture, by airplane Friday. Mrs. Sloan and their daugh ter, Gloria, motored down from Berkeley and will remain here for the summer. FOR SHOWERS THESE Mrs.

Wilbur E. Bedford and daughter, Miss Jane Bedford, are leaving Friday night, June 20, for a three weeks trip to Burlington, Iowa, going particularly for a visit at Burlington, Iowa, with Mrs. Helen Nau, formerly of San Bernardino. The families became Intimate friends when the late Lester P. Nau and Mrs.

Nau lived here. Mrs. Nau and her two daughters, Misses Loisanne and Marie Nau, both of whom were born in San Bernardino, spent two weeks with the Bedfords here two years ago, and had many reunions with friends. One of the highlights of the visit of the San Bernardino pair will be the wedding of the oldest Nau daughter and Paul Ebert, on June 25. The bride who graduated from Drake university, at twenty years, an honor student, has been teaching the past year.

Her fiance is a graduate of Iowa State university at Iowa City. He will take his bride to a home at Harbor City, Indiana, where he is associated with the Inland Steel Mills. The wedding will be a formal church ceremony, and Miss Marie Nau will be her sister's bridesmaid. After the visit in Iowa, Mrs. Bedford and daughter will visit relatives in Chicago briefly, and with others in Seattle, as they return through yie northwest by the scenic route of the Great Northern railway.

Studio City Pair Visits Kin Here Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ruch of Studio City and formerly of Elgin, Illinois, stayed over night at the home of Mr. Ruch's brother, F. J.

Ruch, Leaving Saturday morning for San Diego, the couple planned to visit their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harris Clifton (Evelyn Ruch). While in San Bernardino, Mr. and Mrs.

Ruch called on the Rev. H. Paul Romeis, and also enjoyed a Moose dance Thursday night. WRC Announces Benefit Party The W.R.C. is sponsoring a benefit card party Monday afternoon at the home of Hannah Bloom, 588 Eighth street at 1:30.

All interested are invited. AND WEDDINGS LOW PRICES! 1 cook, can "e-quart 'T1 SOP Shop for I in i muslin mm I Mrs. Bedford, Daughter Will Visit Midwest Mrs. Neil Stef fen Is Entertained Mrs. Jack Barrows entertained friends Thursday afternoon, with a shower party in honor of her sister, Mrs.

Neil Steffen at the home of her mother, Mrs. Ruth Marks of 752 Second street. Floral decorations were yellow and white, and games and a musical program furnished entertainment for the guests. A clothes line hanging across the living room held the dainty gifts for the layette. Refreshments were served, the guests having brought jello, cake, punch and salted nuts.

Favors were tiny baby robes tied with pink and blue ribbon. Guests numbered Mesdames Reece Scull, Stella Barker, Emmet Duke, Osbun, Irene Perkins, Olive Kunde, Nannie Shamblin, Ellen Raguse, Laura Lattimore, Paul Stoudt, Esther Ballentine, Maymie Welsch, Frank Crawford, Don PitcHer, Leon Davis, Ray Scholder, Nehoma Lu-kas, Marjorie Plumbly, Lawrence Wainwright, Dale Harrison, Lucy D. Brown, Davis, and the Misses Carrie Krug and Grace Kunde. Mothers' Club of Rainbow Picnic Mother's Club of Rainbow for Girls will hold their annual picnic Wednesday, June 18, at six o'clock at Perris Hill park. All Rainbow girls and their parents are invited to attend and bring a covered dish and their own table service.

Coffee and punch will be provided by the club. Games and swimming will be enjoyed in the afternoon preceding the picnic and there will be a regular meeting of the Mother's club at four o'clock at the picnic grounds. Information regarding the affair may be obtained by any of the committee in charge which includes Mrs. Adams (395-61), Mrs. Harmon, (411-73), Mrs.

Mulcahy (381-29), Mrs. Lundstrom (484-29, and Mrs. Dutch er (224-40). Areme Club Dinner Wednesday Evening Areme club business girls group of Gate City chapter will hold the regular dinner meeting Wednesday evening, June 18, at the Diana Dionne tea room, 123 Highland ave nue, where a chicken dinner will be served. Reservations should be made with the club president, Edith Rich ardson, 468-67 by Monday night.

1 Buy on Easy Budget Terms 1 1 r-'i I 1 It r- Studio Club Friends Guests Roberts Home Miss Gwendolyn Roberts, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Roberts, and two friends who live at the Studio club in Hollywood with her, Patricia' Wilcox, a talented actress, and Dana Coleman, contralto, are here for the week-end at the Roberts home, 1898 Genevieve street.

The Studio club celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary on Friday evening. Miss Wilcox had the lead ing role in a play, the two singers assisting with the vocal numbers. A buffet supper was served. Among the notables present for the gala affair were Rudy Vallee, Mary Forbes, and Jimmie Gleason. Miss Roberts filled an engage ment for the Santa Monica Bay Mens' club when they held ladies night at Manhattan Beach the past week.

P.T.A. News Bulletin. Warm Springs Supper Warm Springs P.T.A. held a pen ny supper at the school which proved to be a huge success with about 250 people attending. A varied menu topped with ice cream was served.

and an interesting musical program was presented with Harvey Archer as master of ceremonies. The program included, a trio, Norma Lee Webster at the piano, Mrs. Webster, violin, and school principal, Gerald A. Smith, guitar, which entertained with old-time mu sic. Seven-year-old Marlene Witte played Waltz Bluette, and Minuet in on the violin, Arlene Smith, accordion, Garland of Roses and Home on the Range; Mrs.

Muriel Wellman, reading, A Little Chinese Figure; Bobby Lee Graham, violin, Barcarolle and Armitta; Mrs. Jack Barrows, songs, Mexicali Rose, Lit tie Old Lady, and Blueberry Hill; Norma Lee Webster, violin and Mrs, A. T. Paine, piano, Minuet in G. Mrs.

Hiner of Redlands led the community singing which was be gun by singing God Bless America and closed with the Star Spangled Banner. Hostesses for the evening were Mesdames Ethel Witte, Dorothy Conley, Betty Letley, Daisy Wal ton, Thelma Smith, Elizabeth Es sex, Inez Weick, Muriel Wellman, and Kathryn Archer. I -f MfjT EE I IFEUGIDAIR Fooshee Furn. Co I and this uvtioizt bix is Iff FULLY-FITTED in De Luxe Style Hert are a few of the 30 features that you get in this BIO Frigidaire Glass-Topped Sliding Hydrator New Meat Tender Double-Easy Quickube Ice Trays New Larger Frozen Storage Compartment Super-Powered Meter-Miser New Facts Label (You Know What You Get Before You Buy) Your Furniture on Furniture Lane "Sit" Here's Lowest Price in History for a Frigidaire with so many features -New 1941 Model Only Racquet Club Has a Merru Breakfast Meet Members of the Racquet club had a merry breakfast meeting Saturday morning at the home of Mrs. Myrtle Johnson at 2932 Muscupiabe drive, with Mrs.

Mabel Holifield as sisting. A delicious breakfast was cooked on the outdoor grill and the group was privileged to eat in the beau tiful gardens adjoining the home. Games of paddle tennis and badminton were played in the early morning. At the breakfast the president. Peggy Madison, presented the club's recent bride, Mrs.

Bert Holifield, with a lovely luncheon cloth. During the meeting plans were made for a steak bake to be held in July with Margaret De Smith in charge of arrangements. The following members enjoyed the breakfast party: Georgia Ma-loof, Clara Cadres, Halliette Hunt, Virginia Fluhr, Mabel Holifield, Faye Knight, Emma Kirkpatrick, Melissa Roesch, Doris ob 1, Myrtle Johnson, Margaret De Smith, Sylvia Stuart, Gladys Plankenhorn, Sadie Machen, Louise Brown, Peggy Madison, and Frances Hunting. The club will hold monthly meetings through the summer to keep in practice and for the sake of sociability. This Stamp UALrry ON THE BACK OF YOUR PRINTS Is the Best Insurance For Permanent Prints of Quality LEAVE YOUR FILMS AT A DRUG STORE SERVED BY STEELE'S PHOTO SERVICE At Leading Drug Stores DOUBLE SIZE PRINTS AT NO EXTRA COSTI fe.

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