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Newspaper
Arcadia News
Location
Arcadia, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1938
Page
2
A Chicago meat packing firm sent three ounce tins of deviled ham to stockholders as an advertisement. The move aims to show advertising pays, even to aware security holders. The piece argues continued selling requires continued telling and views dividends in ham as a model for the industry.
Police Chief Loren C Roosevelt announced the arrest of Ray Driscall a 92 year old Fontana resident in El Sereno with Rhode Island hens in his possession. He admitted stealing chickens in Temple City and across Arcadia and other San Gabriel Valley communities, totaling at least 300 birds over several weeks.
Dove hunting season opened with Arcadia sportsmen planning prime spots for the limit. Hemet Valley shows moderate dove numbers with best prospects in Terwilliger Flats and lesser in Anza and Sage districts. Chihuahua Valley near Oak Grove, Corona, Elsinore areas hint good outlooks, Mohave Desert near Lancaster and Palmdale yields early-season opportunities. Hunters urged to avoid shooting from public highways and to secure landowner permission before hunting private property.
Kenneth Shannon former USC Trojan blocking halfback through 1935 36 was named to the high school physical education faculty. Supt J Warren Ayer says Shannon will head lightweight football and coach basketball mentoring staff and may coach varsity tennis. he will also assist Gene McAllister with the varsity gridiron program.
The drama division of the Los Angeles district led by Mrs. S Bernard Lancaster announces a 1 pm Friday salad bridge benefit at district headquarters 2103 South Hobart Boulevard. Reservations with Mrs. John H. Onstad before September 7. First regular drama conference set for October 6. One act Play Contest planned for spring. Committee lists include Mrs. F F Greenough and others.
The Los Angeles district C. F. W. C. opens its season with Legislation Day on September 15 in Torrance. Mrs. John Stearns Thayer will chair the all day session at the Torrance theater, with the Woman's Club of Torrance hosting and serving a noonday luncheon.
The Women's Missionary Society of the Arcadia Community church meets Thursday morning at the church to begin fall activities. The schedule includes an 11 o'clock spiritual hour led by Mrs. Harold Johns, a luncheon at noon hosted by Mrs. Austin Shively, and a 1:30 p.m. program with a speaker on China. An exhibit of sewing for Tucson Training School and Manuel School of New Mexico will be displayed, and each member will contribute the summer earnings and read an original poem about earning it.
Mr and Mrs E H Broderick of 130 North Ivy Monrovia announce the engagement of their daughter Natalie Frances Babs Broderick to Claude Purbaugh son of Mr and Mrs Nevin Purbaugh also of Monrovia The marriage will occur late October Miss Broderick has been cashier and bookkeeper for J C Penney in Monrovia the past three years She is a Bisbee High School graduate and attended Tucson and Battle Creek schools Purbaugh was educated in eastern schools and formerly connected with the Lyric theatre He now works at the Wabash theatre in Los Angeles as projectionist and sound technician Broderick is circulation manager of the Arcadia Daily Tribune Arcadia News and the San Gabriel Valley Topics
Dr. and Mrs. William M. Heidenreich announce the birth of a baby daughter at 1 o'clock yesterday morning at St. Luke's hospital. The third child of the Heidenreichs is unnamed. Both mother and child are reported to be doing well.
Mr and Mrs Robert Beach Moore visit Sierra Madre for a garden theatre concert featuring 14 year old violin prodigy Dorothy Wade. They are joined by Mrs Moore's sister for the outing at the Seiling residence.
Thirty bags of charcoal ready to grill 1 200 T bone steaks for Monrovia Masons and guests on Friday September 9 at the Monrovia Masonic temple grounds. Menu includes baked potatoes Spanish style beans watermelon and other items. Grand lodge officers guests of honor vaudeville and music planned. Service at 6 p m. Aneodore West of San Diego visited during leave from the Navy.
Mrs. Raymond Hegg, president of Arcadia Community church Searchers Class, announced the potluck supper scheduled for Friday September 2 at 448 LeRoy Avenue, 6 30 p m, is postponed to Friday September 9 at the same home and time due to holidays.
Mrs. Claude Buzard left Monday night to visit the twin sons of her sister and brother in law, Mr and Mrs Roland Luce of San Francisco. She will return next Monday with her husband and two sons Fred and Eddie who will drive up Sunday to fetch her and meet the babies.
Plans and specifications for additions and alterations to the American Legion clubhouse on North First Avenue were prepared for final approval by the Glenn Dyer Post No. 247 building association today.
A 21 year old in love asks Dorothy Dix if marriage helps in a fast moving career. The advice warns that early marriage burdens a man with finances and home duties, reducing mobility and earning potential, while noting bachelor freedom can aid career advancement and opportunity.
Mrs. Viola Forsyth of Wilmar is elected president of the 18th District Auxiliary at Monrovia. Lida Spence of Monrovia is named district delegate to the national convention. Ernes tine Aylward outlines Santa Monica convention dates September 15 16. Alhambra and Monterey Park will send drill teams. finals set for September 15.
Mrs. Fred Munson and Mrs. Peggy Munson hosted a stork shower Saturday at 1738 Fairgrove Avenue Arcadia for Mrs. Harry Holmes. Guests from Arcadia Pasadena Pomona and Baldwin Park attended as games and gifts wrapped in a baby theme were presented.
At her hilltop Monrovia canyon home Miss Peggy Jean Packer hosted a bridal shower Friday for Mrs. Orin Reynolds formerly Barbara Washburn. Gifts came from Monrovia High School classmates including Dorothea Behm Margie Cooper Josephine Miller Mary Frances Belden Lilian Morehouse Blanche Mowry Rosemary Paden Mary Jane Stone June Ward and the hostess. Guests included Minnie P. Kunman, Malcolm Packer, and Bob Packer. Mrs. Guy Seligman of Duarte spent the weekend in Santa Barbara Santa Maria and Pismo Beach with Ohio friends now in Los Angeles.
Planned for last night in Balboa Beach, Mr and Mrs Edmund Locke Jr hosted a cocktail party at their home as a preface to the Newport Harbor Yacht Club dinner dance. Invited guests included Temple Ashbrooke John Horndale Bruce Beardslee Donald Douglas William Stewart Arthur Stewart Willis Hune Jr Shirley E Meserve Louis W Briggs Jascha Heifetz Mrs Fredrick Swigart Ruth Brown John Wells Russ Simmons.
Sunday services across Christ, Scientist churches focus on the divine unity of Life and Soul. The Golden Text from Psalms praises dwellers in God’s house while Jesus’ words in John affirm believers as his sheep with eternal life.
Mr and Mrs Ed Trimble and their son Edward returned from a months long trip to Michigan and were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph H Scofield on Sunday. Weekend plans mention Bakers at Laguna Beach.
At Laguna Beach over the week end were Mr and Mrs Arthur C Baker and their daughter Miss Lois Baker of 530 Palm Drive The Bakers have entertained extensively this summer and recently said farewell to Miss Betty Blair of Boston Mass who was their guest en route to Ft Sam Houston Texas to visit army relatives stationed there.
Mrs Margaret Smith and Mrs John Mann of Arcadia visited Monrovia for a stork shower honoring Mrs Laurence Panknin at the home of Mrs Moden Rucker in Monrovia.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Pearson were weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs Johnson P. Dey at 256 Naomi avenue. The hosts and guests spent a delightful day loafing and enjoying lawn and gardens.
The Duarte Reading circle picnic will be held next Tuesday September 6 at 6 30 PM in Santa Anita park. Reservations must be made by Friday with Mrs Leslie Carman.
Among the attendants at the candidates ball staged by the young Democrats of Arcadia Monrovia Duarte were Mrs Florence Collins, Mr and Mrs Alexander L Oster, Mr and Mrs William R Stewart, and Mr and Mrs Cecil L Lacy.
Miss Betty Viann entertained at her home 916 South Santa Anita avenue with a stork shower for Mrs. Roy Smith of Long Beach. The centerpiece featured a stork with ferns and ribbons to each place. Guests included Mabel Knox Esther Crawford Bess Phillips and Mesdames Lewis Cox Edgar Becker and William Fulton of Long Beach.
Mrs Hazel L Smith formerly of Shanghai China buys the Oliver Jesse property at 1406 South First Avenue. She arrived with her three children after evacuation from Shanghai last August and shared several thrilling experiences before reaching the United States.
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