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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1954
Page
4
Bethel 21 will fete past honored queens and cherte members next Monday at 57:30 pm in the Masonic Temple Hayward. All past members are invited to attend the reunion. Contact Miss Valeria Lundgren honored Queen at Lucerng 1.5693 for information.
A fragmentary ad describes charming sen and party aprons for ornament or gifts. It lists pattern No 2073, fabric needs, and a request for 83 cents with name address and size to Pattern Bureau Daily Review San Francisco. The text plugs Fashion World Fall Winter edition with home crafts and gift ideas.
In Castro Valley couples invite friends for a New Year Eve party with a midnight supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hall at 2017 Santa Marie Avenue. Invitations list guests including Ben Kula Bob D. Neal Fred Roach Ralph Boyd Ramp Harvey and Harry Todd. The scene hints at social groups from Castro Valley San Leandro Oakland and nearby areas.
Veterans Memorial hall at 737 Main Street hosts Chapter 44 of the Disabled American Veterans New Year’s dance. The event begins at 8 pm with Doc Payne and his eight piece orchestra, tickets $1.50 per couple. Chairman Joseph Emerson, aided by Floyd Graham and Merl Nesby, leads refreshments served by Mrs. Virginia Lipps committee.
January 4 at the Country Club of Washington Township features three sessions. At 2 p.m. Fred Cox, a San Jose interior decorator, will address a general membership meeting hosted by Mrs. Dan Marble, Mrs. John Cortner, Mrs. L. Whitaker, Mrs. G. D. Maphet, and Mrs. L. S. Williams. At 7 p.m. hobby section hosts a husbands party at the PG&E club house in Newark, followed by a 7 p.m. home arts meeting co-hosted by Mrs. John Whipple, Mrs. Lyle H. Buehler, and Mrs. Irving Hird.
Miss Marlene Boettcher and Robert B. Fields wed in a ceremony at the grandmother’s home with Rev. Paul Rhodes officiating. Attendants included Sheila Fields Judy Maddux and Betty Jean Gauthier with Johnny Starkweather as best man. A reception followed and the couple left for a northern state honeymoon. The bride, Hayward HS graduate, is daughter of Kenneth and Mrs Boettcher of Raynard. the groom is in the US Navy.
A harp recital at Mrs. J. R. Elrod's Castro Valley residence drew alumnae from St. Mary's of the Woods Indiana for an alumni gathering. Honored guests Sister Mary Ruth and Sister Mary Joseph of the Providence order attended with Sisters involved in California events. Other alumnae from Menlo Park Burlingame Redwood City and Berkeley joined. Dominican and Holy Family convent sisters also attended as a Catholic hospital project advances.
CV Church invites college and high school youths to a New Year’s Eve party at First Baptist Church in Gastro Valley. The event starts at 3 pm with games and refreshments. Roy Johnson leads the planning with his wife, aided by Rev. James C. Baldwin and several youth from three churches.
New York housewives will buy more for their dollar in 1955 with record food supplies anticipated. Pork butter fish and some fruits are likely cheaper while vegetables and canned fruits rise slightly. Overall buying power grows by about two cents and consumer spending may rise three percent as credit terms improve under a new federal housing act. Construction expects 1.3 million new housing units and home modernization spending tops 6.25 billion dollars. furnishings may see small price drops though rents may increase in some areas.
The article details 1959 dress silhouettes with darts and tucks shifting from bust emphasis to a higher bust and longer torso. It explains the Jong torso versus higher bust options, notes vertical trims and button rows, and suggests how to spot the look in overblouse outfits and sheath dresses. It also offers a simple mirror test to visualize the bandanna torso effect.
The Hayward Garden Club will install officers for the coming year at its January 6 meeting at 8 pm in the Hayward arts school cafeteria. A plant table will feature club plants and member donations. Refreshments will be served by Gwen Baumann and her committee.
A personal reflection on Christmas gift exchange revealing marital friction over gifts and their packaging. The narrator recalls gifts that fail to please, the coat husbands wear only sparingly, and the ritual of burning boxes that tests family peace amid crowded holidays and growing clutter.
St Marys Guild, Mother’s Guild at St Mary of the Palms, outlined January fund projects to aid classrooms. Jan 6 bakers will sell cupcakes to students. Jan 23 a cake sale near St Joseph’s church in Mission San Jose after masses. Co chairs are Mrs Dan Pauline and Mrs William Silva. First purchases include a felt arithmetic board kit and seventh eighth grade textbooks. Next meeting set for Jan 28.
Getting the New Year off to a busy start, Job's Daughters Bethel 2931's Mother's Club will meet Friday at 8 pm in Hayward. Wilma Land hosts at 17234 Ehie street with co-hostesses Mrs Kay Mennet and Mrs Laura Koivista. General plan and outline of the year's work will be discussed.
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