Betrothal announced for Norma Orsetti and Merio Patrone
The Betrothal Basket signals the engagement of Norma Yvonne Orsetti of Centerville to Merio Frank Patrone of San Francisco. An engagement toast occurred at Fisherman's Wharf, with statements by Miss Orsetti’s father. Patrone, a Galileo High School graduate, served in the Navy and now works in San Francisco. The couple plan to attend the Junior Prom, with no wedding date set until after her graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Yvonne Orsetti
Centerville
Merio Frank
Fisherman's Whag
San Francisco
Miss Orsetti
Joseph V. Orsetti
Washington Union High School
Virgilio Orsetti
Roy Perry
Patrone
Stanley Nicholson
Emidia Patrone
Galileo High School
Peninsula City
Navy
Japan
Hong Kong
Manila
Thailand
Indo-China
Formosa
Goonsoy
The
Stags
Orsetti
Moonlight Fantasy Named Junior Prom Theme at Washington Union
Moonlight Fantasy will be the junior prom theme at Washington Union High School this Friday in the girls gym from 9 to midnight. Senior dance committee members include Arthur Ambrose, Ronald Anderson, Adolph Bettencourt, Lance Black, and many others. Castlewood Country Club orchestra led by Leonard Rapose will provide music. faculty advisors include Mrs. Britton, Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. Camper, Gary Rehrig, and James Speroj.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Union High School
Arthur Ambrose
Ronald Anderson
Adolph Bettencourt
Lance Black
Elsine Bolivia
Emilia Carrillo
Mary Coburn
Jeanette DeBenedictis
Mathilda Duarte
Jerry Duncan
Barbara
Club Leader Tells Convention Women Role as World Friend
Mabel Prout next president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs urges American women to promote world understanding. She cites home cooking as a bridge to foreign nations and urges extensive religious studies, mental health programs, and consumer-focused aims at the federation’s 65th annual convention in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Kachan
International
Mabel Prout
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Mrs. Prout
Prout
Federation
Towch Progress
Kansas City
A Woman’s Club
Wakefield
Mich
Europe
Germany
U. S
T Mrs. Prout
Theodore S. Chapman
Jerseyville
Tfl
Fashion shows turn costly, theatrical productions
Fashion shows have transformed from simple runways to elaborate productions with themes, lighting, and celebrity and animal appearances. Costs have tripled in ten years, yet seating remains lively as stores use nights out to build prestige and future audience interest rather than merely sell dresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stones
Warren’ Lesli
Exas
Paul Davis Host Sunday Barbecue and Family Recitals
A Sunday afternoon barbecue at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Davis in Castro Valley drew in law family members including Frank Davis Sy Al Davis George Newyear and Mrs Opel Hoxie from Stanford Conn The event also marked the May 10 birthday of Mrs David Davis A separate Saturday night gathering honored Mrs Frank Davis Sr who presented eleven students in an organ and piano recital with sons Al and Paul Davis as ushers Bayly Sr long time piano and organ teacher in Oakland later returned to teaching in Castro Valley after seven years absence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Davis
Vaughn, Avenue
Castro Valley
Messrs
Mme
Frank Davis
al Davis
Casno Valley
Frank Davis, Jr
George Newyear
Davis Davis
Concord
Opel Hoxie
Stanford
Bayly Sr
Oakland
Bay Area
Purely Personal Moves Stir Hayward Areas
Norman and Mrs. Bradley move to Hardeman avenue Hayward from Berkeley with son. Charles and Mrs Evang relocate from Sebastopol to Soto road Hayward. Pauline Harmon and 1-year-old sons arrive from San Leandro on Prime avenue. Faye Perkins and two children, from San Leandro, work at a hardware store on East 14th Street. Mr. and Mrs. Pavlacky relocate from Casper Wyoming to Mardonestreet with two boys aged 12 and 14. A Bay Area trip notes a new granddaughter to grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward Area
Norman Bradley
Hardeman Avenue
Berkeley
Sebastopol
Charles R. Evang
Soto Road
Hayward
Pauline Harmon
San Leandro
Prime Avenue
San’ ‘Leandro
Faye Perkins
Bay
Pavlacky
Madrone
Casper, Wyo
Crowe Severino St Joachim's Rites Sunday at Two
Crowe and Severino repeated their wedding at St Joachim's on Hesperian Boulevard with vows before Rev B Burke. The bride daughter of Joaquim Severino of Haviland Avenue, attended Tauton Massachusetts schools. groom son of Marvin de Murs of Cedar Street Berkeley. The bridal party included sister Hilda Costa matron of honor and Sandra Marie Nobre as flower girl. Alan Crowe of Berkeley served as best man. The gown was satin with lace veil, bouquet of white roses. Post ceremony reception followed. couple residing in Las Vegas for a few days, then Oakland Avenue near Crowe's Emeryville employer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Severino
Gerald Lyle Crowe
B. Burke
St. Joachim’s
Yhnrek
Hesperian Boulevard
Joaquim Severino
Haviland Avenue
Tauton
Mass
Crowe
Marvin de Murs
Cedar Street
Berkeley
Hilda Costa
Hayward
Sandra Marie Nobre
Gustine
Cait
Barry “Costa
Alan Crowe
Ulies-of-the Valley
Parade of the Past tour to spotlight South County estates
Washington Township hosts Humpty Dumpty Play Center’s Parade of the Past on Sunday afternoon. The self funded event features century old homes, gardens and historic sites from Newark to Niles, with tours, a 2:30 PM fashion show at California Nursery, and maps detailing routes. Ticket outlets include Centerville and Irvington area stores and pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Humpty Dumpty Play Center
Durepty Association
Carl Plegal
Girl Scout
Centerville
Newark
Niles and
Warm Springs
St. James Episcopal Church
Presbyterian Church of
Niles Canyon
Stoneybrook Park
California Nursery
Niles
Ray
Marsh
Maurice Leal
Roland .Bendel
Bronislau Stempcznski
Keystone School of Music
San Leandro
Elizabeth Broun
James Lacy
Alvarado Grammar Schoo! de
Nearly New Shop Offers Antiques for Charity in East Bay
An editorial note details the Nearly New Shop at 16360 East 14th Street operated by Southern Alameda county branches of the Children's Hospital of the East Bay. Open Wednesdays 10 am to 6 pm and Fridays 12 noon to 8 pm, the shop is run by volunteers to raise funds for needy children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwina -Killoran
Lester Newell
San Leandro
Tamarack
Ides Hall
Hayward
Newell
Alameda County
Heasthold Ap
Mothers Attend San Francisco Discussion on Child Behavior
A group of mothers from Burbank Pre-school and Washington Manor cooperative nursery school attend a panel on child behavior in San Francisco. The discussion titled Why They Behave That Way features Dr Frances Ty of Gesell Institute, with Dr Edith Dewley and Dr Clark Vincent. Mothers accompanying their children to Fairyland Oakland accompany Mrs Ann Hoyt and others from the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burbank
Washington Manor
Giannini High School
Mies
Jayne Land
Barbara Irwin
Wille Redgrave
Gloria Huntsinger
Margaret Breed
Shirley McChristy
Annette Gologorsky
Burbank School
Fairyland
Oakland
Ann Hoyt
Mmés. Redgrave
Breed
Pat Howell
Cynthia Moskowitz
Renata Ores
Bernice Sweeney
San Lorenzo Woman Fetéd At Shower
A San Lorenzo woman was feted at a recent shower for three week old Charles Bennett Jr. hosted by Mrs Daniel Christensen at 16225 Via Rincon. Co-hostess Mrs Henry Eastwood helped decorate the home with flowers and an umbrella display. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Robert Anderson, Mrs Douglas Gibson, Mrs Ernest Husing and Mrs Herman Dobbel. Guests included Mrs Sam Armstrong, Mrs Hermat Dobbel, and several local residents such as Minet Bernarding, Leo Caswell, and Charlie Boynton among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bennett, Jr
Bennett
Robert Anderson
Douglas Gibson
Ernest’ ‘Husing
Herman
Dobbel
Sam Armstrong
Hermat Dobbeli
Clifford Shelton
Charles Boynton
Boyd Whelton
Roy Jackson
Robert Elderkin
Harry Z. Woodward
Fred Nilsen
Pete ‘DeBernardi
Fred Grabowski
Hospital Unit To Elect New Officer At Eden Hospital
Eden Hospital auxiliary will nominate and elect officers tomorrow night at 8 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. Reports from the nominations committee led by Mrs Ann Herbert will be read with members Grace Jackson Evelyn Mills Lorraine Ducey and Oliveira serving. The group will also set date and plans for a membership tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Hospital
Evva Stivers
Ann Herbert
Mmes
Grace Jackson
Evelyn Mills
Lorraine Ducey
da’ Oliveira
Athletic Club Auxiliary Meets for Year End
Mrs Jean Kirby and Mrs Jean Herrén hosted the San Lorenzo athletic club auxiliary at the former home for the last meeting of the year. The group discussed a project for gifts for Aretha Rest Home and Fairmont Hospital Ward Co. Plans were made for Mother’s Day gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Kirby
Jean Herrén
San Lorenzo Athletic
Aileen Moore Named Poppy Day Chair in VFW Auxiliary
Aileen Moore was appointed Poppy Day chairwoman for Sgt. George Logan Chapman Post 7436 VFW Auxiliary. She will name assistants for the Memorial Day sale proceeds support veterans relief and the national home. Mrs Bear trice Rogers was named sewing committee chair with Bazaar duties. alternates named Pearsall and Mrs. Me cher. General chairman is Arme Fehb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aileen Moore
George Logan Chapman
VFW
Moore
Veterans Relief
Beartrice Rogers
Diego
Pearsall
May Day Dance Sponsored by VEW Groups in Ashland
Ashland VFW Post 7533 and auxiliary sponsor a May Day dance at the Carpenters Union hall on Mattox road. The public event starts at 8 p.m. Serving chairman is Robert Cabral with assistants Mike Gonsales Vincent Capeyuso Don Pritchard Mile Krilich and Louie Restroick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland’ Memorial
VFW
Carpenters Union Hall
Mattox Road
Ci Ittee
Robert Cabral
Mike Gonsales
Vincent Capeyuso
Don Pritchard
Mile Kril@tich
Louie Restroick
Eagles Auxiliary Initiation Rites at San Leandro hall
Initiation ceremonies for the San Leandro Eagles auxiliary are planned at the DPEC hall on East 14th street with new members Mmes. Juans Howes Jennette Mc Intoth Dorothy Jamea and Barbara Oldfield. Florence Vine presides over business with social segment steered by Adeline Sipe Léarraina Hildebrande and Geredine Klaven. Installation of new members set for June 1, and public viewing arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Leandro Eagles
DPEC
East 14Th Street
Mmes
Juans Howes
Jennette McIntoth
Dorothy Jamea
Barbara Oldfield
Sfire
Florence ‘Vine
Adeline
Sipe
Léarraina Hildebrande
Geredine Klaven
Ypres
Ny Etic Ffea Iene
Vant
Wween
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Baily Bediem
Steve Rubbio
Sandra Nobre
Barry Costa
Alice Severing
Saadi
Clara Gould
Harmony Eiscle
Cuatro Valley
Women's World
Ernestine L. Wiseman
Women's Editor
Severino St. Joachim’s
Sandra
Severinos
Las Vegas
Emeryville
South County
E. Radcliféd
Chestnut
Jefferson
J. Nordahl
Mulberry
Hilltop
John Schribner
Nutmeg
Lucerne
Arthur Lockerby
Dolwine Miltoran
Children’s Hospital of the
Baat ’Bay
Ashland
Mmlifford Tinsley
Cecil Sherman
Ernest Beck
William Strobel
Castro Vallay
Chapeau
Milady
Charles C. Houghton
Sandon
Lester H. Newell
San.Lorenzo
Eagles
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