Engagement of Eddi Stokes to Don Van Noy announced
Announcement Saturday night disclosed the engagement of Eddi Stokes of Castro Valley to Don Van Noy of Oakland. The couple plans a September wedding at the LDS Temple in Los Angeles with a reception at the Castoria Valley Ward in Hayward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddi Stokes
Castro Valley
Don van Noy
Oakland
Henry Stokes
Parsons Ave
Benedict's
Herb A. van Noy
LDS Stake
Delbert Wright
LDS Temple
Los Angeles
Casiva Valley
Second St
Hayward
Herman A. Chrigvensen
Eiect
Faretti
Kam Youst University
Cami Losso
San Francisco State
Val Hyrie
Kaiser Steel
Fortana
America's Favorite Colors 1956 57 Lead by White and Turquoise
A leading manufacturer reports best selling colors for 1956 57 include white alabaster natural sandalwood toda brown gold antique gold celadon rosecast ice pink and turquoise. The list underscores consumer taste for light pale tones alongside vivid accents in home decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Women's Purses Through Time From Romans to Clutches
The article traces purse history from Roman to modern times, detailing how men carried pouches in togas, medieval girdle chains, 13th century belt bags, Renaissance pockets, 18th century pocket fashions, and the rise of reticules and handbags in the post-Revolution era. It notes frame shapes, materials, and styles from 1820 onward, ending with the 1922 envelope bag and 1930s to 40s oversized designs, closing with a playful wink to husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calpurnia
Flavia
Milady
Ashland PTA Executive Meet Sets First Year Start Plans
Mrs. Gertrudt Martin, president of Ashland PTA, calls the first executive board meeting for 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ashland School Hayward to set the year’s program. Plans include a teachers luncheon before school opens, classroom flowers, and a hostess committee to serve coffee and doughnuts to parents on the first day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrudt Martin
Asulsod P-Ta
Ashland
14Th St
Hayward
Carte Blanche Craze Could Spark Old Fashion Revivals
Collected opinion notes the return of the raccoon coat craze might revive past fashion eras for American women. The piece mocks designer dictates, suggests reviving Victorian, Elizabethan, or other historic silhouettes, and warns against risky revivals like hobble skirts while urging restraint and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Copyright
America
Local Residents Share Vacations and Gatherings
Vacation notes from Castro Valley and nearby areas recount trips to Campfire Girls camp near Nevada City and Yosemite. Families visit relatives, attend garden parties, and return from Seattle Catalina trips. Local hosts entertain guests while travel and illness shuffle summer plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tooke
Castro Valley
Patricia
Jean
Campfire Girls
Nevada City
PAFB Club To Attend Style Show 1957 Fashion Event
Mrs. Robert B. Irwin presides over the Base Officers' Wives Club which will attend the Vintage 1957 fall fashions show by Mulberry trench at Children's Hospital of the East Bay. About 100 members meet at Castlewood Country Club Pleasanton prior to luncheon to elect officers. Mrs. J. FR. Gatton chairs the luncheon, with Mrs. H. F. Bankston helping with reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Irwin
Wives Club
Mulberry Tranch
Children's Hospital
East Bay
Proctor PTA Board to Meet in Castro Valley
Proctor School Parent-Teacher Association plans its second year with an executive board meeting on Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the multipurpose room at Proctor and Redwood Roads. New presidents Mr. and Mrs. Cecil H. Murphree aim to boost fathers participation and have named many couples as committee chairs focusing on hospitality, social you activities, and six new chairmanships across hospitality, room reps, special projects, communications, recreation, and publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor
Assa
Redwood Roads
Castro Valley
Cecil H. Murphree
Mmes
Melvin Beyer
R. H. Collins
Robert Easterday
Samuel Stanley
Robert Abreu
Vernon Korstad
Stanley Cohn
Keith Tanner
Cahn
H. T. Settlemire
Hobert Fr
Fore st of America Circle 13 to Meet at IDES Hall
The companions of the Forest of America Circle 13 will meet tomorrow at IDES Hall 1105 C St Hayward to honor past chiefs. Entertainment and refreshments will be provided Mrs Lela Peterson publicity director urges all members to attend. Crumble a little bleu cheese over blueberry pie filling before fitting with a top crust to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Companions of the Forest of America
Yill
Ides Hall
C St. Hayward
Circle
Lela Peterson
BPW Plans State Survey of Women's Rights Laws
The California Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs will discuss a state wide survey of laws affecting women's rights when its board meets at the Flamingo Hotel in Santa Rosa. Plans include studying probate, inheritance tax, community property and homestead to seek equal rights, with action to be implemented through district organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Board
Flaringo Hotel
Santa Rosa
LaDocis Ellis
BPW
Fresno
Miss. Beryl DeWitt
Maders
Knitted Suit and Dress Basic for Wardrobe
Bay Area women embrace knitted suits and dresses as essential year round wear. Victor Knits at Hayward J C Penney offers pure virgin wool chenille, 20 shade options, hand loomed yarns, and features like flared skirts and elastic waistbands. Special service knits a dress to fit at small extra charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Area
Victor
Hayward
J.C. Penney
Earl Warren P-TA Board Sets Meeting
The Earl Warren Junior High School P T A board will convene its first executive meeting of the 1957 58 year on a September evening at 7 90 p m in the school library 19722 Center St Castro Valley The agenda includes the year program welcome for teachers budget approval and fundraising ideas to support child welfare projects Board members for 1957 58 include Mrs Howard Ashworth president Mrs Rita Holmes vice president Robert Hayden principal and second vice president Mrs Merle Quintanal recording secretary Mrs Martha Kooks corresponding secretary Mrs Marjorie Prince treasurer Bob Gimbal auditor Mrs Chris Krobech historian Mrs Don McCullough parliamentarian and Virgil Williams Castro Valley Citizens Advisory Council representative
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Warren
Center St
Castro Valley
PTA
Howard Ashworth
Rita Holmes
Robert Hayden
Merle Quintanal
Martha Kooks
Marjorie Prince
Bob Gimbal
Chris Krobech
Don McCullough
Virgil Williams
Castro Valley Citizens Advisory Council
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Robert Richardson
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Velateo
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Minnesota
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Ethel Young
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Ralph Casselman
A. W. Mooney
Philp L. Rickey
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David Beardslee
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Catalina
Atlee F.’ Ogle
Belleville, Il
James A. Sommer
Sheldon St
Summer
Robert W. Moon
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Larry
John Muir
Florence Lake
Yosemite Valley
Jewell
Claudia Smith
Blanco St. Ashland
Dick Rice
Longch
Disneyland
Knotts Berry Farm
Denald Beauregard
A S. Weldy
Hesperian Blvd
Eden Few
San Francisco
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Depot Rd
Eden
Plumas County
Lee Riordan
PAFB
Proctor Pta
RIT Cabrillo
F. W. Seamus
Tony Olivers
Cabrillo Clubs
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Labor Temple
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Civic Club
Seamus
Ann Sullivan
Jeff
Dolman
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J. C. Penney
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