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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1957
Page
4
The Day Review reports engagements announced at Christmas gatherings. Judy Edner to Charles E. Long of Hayward, Evelyn Serpa to Raymond J. Valerio of Castro Valley, and Judy Silva to James Sanders of Hayward. Details include family backgrounds, schooling, and current employment.
Geraldine Lopez of Hayward and Robert Louis Deborba of Oakland announce their engagement during the holiday season. Parents Mr and Mrs Harry Lopez of 28643 Havana Ave disclose the news. Geraldine is Ard High School graduate. Deborba is Pasadena High School alumnus employed by a local company. They plan a June 1 wedding.
A fashion focus on heart and flower pendants for necks and lapels. Delicate gold chains with tiny heart or enamel flower pendants lead spring jewelry. Pearl pendants remain popular, with cultured pearls and colored glass hearts as stylish options. Local expert Albert Abby notes lilac and rose motifs in garden inspired pieces, now appearing as pins and neck chains.
Health officials note that long hours before the TV do not replace active play. Parents must judge their child's recreation schedule with guidance from doctors while eye safety hinges on appropriate viewing, program type, and time of day.
The Washington Township Historical Society officers will meet Friday at 7:30 pm at the home of Mrs. Edna Overacker Overacker Avey Niles Paul Powers, president, to lead a discussion of plans for 65.
David Dickie of Hayward High School will be the speaker at the Hill and Valley Clubhouse 1808 B St Hayward on January 14 at the 2 pm program tea. He will share exchange teacher experiences in the Philippine Islands with color slides. Mrs Dickie will wear native dress and display treasures from their travels. Committee members include Mrs Carl Gest Mrs L Clements Forest Cul e G a Curtis Jerome Feldman and A J Garin. A board meeting will precede at 10:30 am followed by a 1:30 pm business meeting.
In Dallas at a Plumbing Contractors meeting, officials noted pastel bathroom colors like yellow and coral pink lead styling trends. They said replacing gold fixtures costs about 350 dollars, and emphasized safety features such as grab bars and slip proof tub bottoms. The group linked rising bath frequency to improved cleanliness.
Ann Rasmussen daughter of Mr and Mrs Rasmussen recently attended a holiday reunion with Hayward High School Class of 1956 alumni now on college vacations. Guests included Carol Munoz Hastings College Nebraska Sheryl Wissack Judi Markle Santa Barbara State Judy Harder College of Pacific Murlley May San Jose State Masolyn Grams Oakland JC Gayle Fry Clarice Bien Barbara Fuegernta and Ann UC Berkeley. Paul Bicknell son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Bicknell 843 High St Hayward spends war days with parents. Paul is a sophomore at Glenville College.
The article notes diamonds remain a top favorite in rings, with over half of engagements featuring stones. It traces trends from central diamonds to clusters and single stones, cites Royal influence on styles, and recalls Victorian snake rings and Queen Elizabeth II’s 1946 ring as examples of evolving choices.
A new color marks Volunteers' wardrobe at Children's Hospital of the East Bay as pink pinafores distinguish Lobby Gift Shop workers. The general shop operates 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for parents, patients, and staff, offering table favors cosmetics books toys and boutique items made by hospital. Branch members coordinate staffing and display. gift shop staff includes Fernson English secretary and treasurers. Each hospital branch will staff the shop one day a week under Gift Shop committee supervision.
Mrs. Virginia Broker coordinator for a department notes that Chicago women attending the nation’s top convention favor practical hats as souvenirs. She explains spring events prompt purchases of felt hats and similar headwear as keepsakes.
Phyllis Small of Hayward and Joe Ralph Toulin of Lovington NM announced their engagement on the Abilene Christian College campus. Phyllis, a Hayward High graduate now a sophomore, and Toulin, a senior at Abilene majoring in secondary education, plan an April 1 wedding at the Hayward Church of Christ.
Jensine Olsen will succeed Doris Walker as noble grand of Hayward Retekan Lodge 28 at an 8 o clock IOOF Temple installation Thursday. District president Jane Garner will install, with officers including Ann Reno, Netha Martin, Mary Seager, Zein Riggs. Co chairmen Gladys Kelly and Oluffa Hoyer head a large committee.
A sales consultant argues in Advertising Age that women are more sensible shoppers than men. James D. Woolf cites personal experience as a retailer, noting housewives buy most family goods and judge value, while men show less proficiency except in business roles.
A perfume industry president advises women to vary scents and sometimes go without perfume to keep it noticeable. He urges choosing fragrances by occasion and personal type, noting fatigue from a single scent and suggesting targeted, restrained use on pulse points for best effect.
Gary Bettencourt of Tevington claims Fresno native Mada Pat Mendoza as his bride in a 3 pm ceremony at St Josephs Catholic Church Mission San Jose. The bride wore white lace and satin gown with seed pearl crown. The groom’s sister Roteau was maid of honor and Richard Bettencourt of Newark was best man. After a family reception the couple left for an undisclosed honeymoon. Bettencourt recently discharged from the Navy and the bride is a Washington Union High School senior.
Members plan a January 7 tour starting with a luncheon in San Francisco followed by a visit to the Palace of Fine Arts. The group meets the first Wednesday of each month for luncheon and a book review or literary discussion, with open membership for area women.
Valley Guild of Our Lady of Grace Church hosts a spring style show with men’s, children’s and women’s wear from Oakland and Castro Valley shops. The Queen of Hearts themed event at Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton features a $200 wardrobe prize and a two day Reno hotel stay.
The Dip and Divers Square Dance Club met Saturday night at Edendale School in San Leandro for its monthly hoedown. Guest caller Ed Loone hosted as master of ceremonies while Virginia Johnson remained a featured guest.
The Hayward Hermann Sons and Sisters will hold a New Year’s dance at IMS Hall 1103 C St Hayward Tuesday at 9 PM. Members will dance to music of the San Mateo Lodge musicians until 1 AM. Refreshments will be served.
A nostalgic survey of boys fashion shows shifts from Dad inspired outfits to college era style. Trends highlight varied tastes from frontier jackets to space age looks, with suburban tweeds and milton cloths. Outerwear includes leather trimmed coats, suede jackets, and zippered party tops.
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