Los Angeles Hoo Hoo Hold "Wives and Childrens" Day

One hundred and seventv-five were in attendance at the First Annual "'Wives and ehildrens Day" luncheon, of the Los Angeles Hoo Hoo Club, on June 25th. It can truthfully be said that this party was the finest affair ever conducted by the Southern California group, including their ladies and children, and a great amount of credit has been given Brother Cliff Estes who engineered the program, and acted as Toastmaster.

The meeting had been widely heralded for days before the date, as it was necessary for the mothers to obtain excuses for the children from school on the dav before the closing.

President Phil Hart opened the meeting, welcomed the visitors, and stated that this meeting was the realization of a two years' dream, to entertain the wives, and the kiddies, at a noon day meeting. He then turned the meeting over to Cliff, who first requested Parson Simpkins to deliver a short benediction.

Frank Curran, Los Angeles Vicegerent Snark, welcomed the guests with well chosen words, and told them something about Hoo Hoo and its activities.

. Mr. John Daggett, "IJncle John," the voice from "KI{J," The Times, Los Angeles, was introduced to the kiddies, and was given a tremendous ovation. He spoke to the children, telling them of the wonderful effect that radio was having, and predicted large things for the future, for the present younger generation, when they had reached the age of the present members of the Hoo Hoo Club. Ife referred to the kiddies as the "Hoo-Hoo-ers" and to the wives as the "HooHoo-esses."

The Hoo Hoo Juvenile Orchestra made a big hit. It is composed entirely of Hoo Hoo children of Los Angeles and was organized and rehearsed expecially for this meeting. They played numerous selections during the luncheon.

Little Virginia LaFond, five year old star, entertained with a number of whistling selections that were truly remarkable. This youngster possesses a singular accomplishment in being able to corectly imitate all birds, and performs like a veteran.

Paul Kent, with the Osgood Lumber Company, 'and known as the Hoo Hoo Club's own tenor, sang several numbers, and was well received.

Little Pqggy Laughlin, eight years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. (Clint) Laughlin, of the Long-Bell Lumber Company, played the piano. P.ggy is an artist wel! known over the local radio stations, and she played wonderfully well.

The big hit of the meeting, especially for the kiddies, was the personal appearance of "Our Gang," the group of juvenile comedians that disport at the Hal Roach Studios, at Culver City. They were accompanied by Miss Edwards, who introduced each little fellow, including the one-andonly Farina, the little colored chap, and they sang "It ain't goin'to rain no more."

Jack Dionne, "THE CALIFORNIA LUMBER MER(Continued on Page 149)