New Ideas in Furniture for the New Homemaker
A home planning guide urges matching furniture to room size and color balance, avoiding crowding, and creating easy traffic pathways. It stresses versatility, durable function, and the role of a home planning consultant in designing livable spaces for a transitioning couple. Strong entities include The Daily Review and San Francisco. patterns and needlework guides are advertised as well.
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the Daily Review
Mission, Street
San Francisco
Calif
Soves
Carol Curtis
The
Daily Review
Mission Street
SPRSI Installs New President at Irvington Ceremony
Aldina Rego was installed as president of SPRSI Council 105 Irvington at ceremonies last week. Deputy Mary L. S. George of Centerville and officers Ann Leal Mary Rose Beatrice Enos Ann Faria Lucille Day Lena Lemos Marie Williams Evelyn Peixoto Minnis Silva Mary Bettencourt Mabel Gomez led a Marian year theme with half decora tions. The council celebrated its 40th anniversary honoring Mary Galarte Angie Quadros Estelle Hirsch Rose Peixotto and Mary E. Ferry. Special guest Miss Mary A. S. Lemos ex-president supreme read the council minutes. Lucille Day chaired the program.
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Aldina Rego
Irvington Sprsi
Mary L. S
George
Centerville
Ann Leal
Mary Rose
Beatrice Enos
Secrelery
Ann Faria
Lucille Day
Lena Lemos
Marie Williams
Evelyn Peixoto
Minnis Silva
Mary Bettencourt
Mabel Gomez
Council 105
Mary Galarte
Angie Quadros
Estelle Hirsch
Rose Peixotto
San Francisco
Mary E. Ferry
Irvington Council
Mary A. S. Lemos
Supreme
Mrs Mathesson Named Chairman By California Congress Panel
Announcement at the 6th district CCPT meeting in Hayward states Mrs R J Matheson, retiring president, named student welfare chairman for the CCPT. Mrs W B Phillips ends eight years as exceptional child chairman for the state congress.
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California Congress of Parents and Teachers
Hayward
R. J. Matheson
CCPT
W. B. Phillips
State Congress
Luebkeman Home Hosts Shower for Bride-to-Be Lust and Groom
A miscellaneous shower at the Rev. Walter Luebkeman home honored Miss LaFsith Lust and Robert Stuhlmacher, who will marry on June 26. Grace Lutheran church choir members attended, gifts placed by the fireplace with pink and white carnations, apple and orange blossoms, and two heart shaped cakes served from the buffet.
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Walter Luebkeman
LaFsith Lust
Robert Stuhlmacher
Grace Lutheran Church Choir
Redwood P TA to Install Officers at Hyminal Meeting
Redwood P TA will install officers at the yearly meeting in the all purpose room on Alma Way tomorrow evening. Mrs Margarite Kyer becomes president with Mrs Ruth Lawson as vice president. installing officer will be Mrs Gordon Peterson of Phoebe Hearst council. Outgoing president is Mrs Dorothy Ashworth. The bazaar earned $1000 in profits.
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Redwood P-Ta
Almaway
Margarite Kyer
Ruth Lawson
Gordon Peterson
Phoebe
Begonia Society Members Hear Show Report in Alameda
Southern Alameda County branch of the American Begonia Society heard show chair Incent Peck report a $390 award for its entry at the California Spring Garden show. They voted to enter the 1959 Oakland show and named Floyd Slutter co chair for a Pleasanton fair garden exhibit on June 2.
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Alameda County
American Begonia Societvy
Incent Peck
Oakland
Peck
Floyd Slutter
Pleasanton County
Peter Guerich
Dorothy Bayliss
Peter Barroe
Gwen Guerich
Eleanora Miller
Ides Hall
Bayliss
Morte Vista Drive
Outdoor living and social pressures shape a California moment
The speaker reflects on an aunt’s barbecue rotisserie gift as a catalyst for exploring the “outdoor living” concept. They recount a chaotic attempt at hosting dinner with few dishes, shopping for a redwood table, and a backyard meal amid airport noise and a hog farm nearby, then note a shift back inside. The piece critiques consumer ads pushing fashion and cosmetics to define personal type.
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Air National Guard
California
A Manifold View of Women and Style in Quest for Fit
The writer catalogs scent and fashion labels for various female archetypes from wholesome to glamorous while noting a frustrated longing for a versatile, durable, affordable garment type. She imagines a classic, slim, long-limbed ideal, contrasting it with her own raffish self and a baby’s discerning tastes. She recalls Tabu and failed nail polish fits and laments lack of market options for her type.
Cinderella Ball at Washington Union High School Prom Night
Cinderella's slipper on display at Washington Union High School signals the annual senior ball with a Cinderella theme set for June 18 from 9:15 pm to 12:15 am in the Boys' gym. Admission is by student body card or invitation. Frank Martin leads the junior class with Marlene Dutra and Jean Kerlin as co chairs.
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Washington Union High School
Jong
Washington, Union High School
Studen
Frank Martin
Marlene Dutra
Jean Kerlin
Martin
Anita Fletcher
Donna Bettencourt
Edwina Knox
Margie Cordiere
Linda Hermosa
Mervin Pinto
Margeret Pagan
al Rede
Joan Ross
Beverly Slater
Norma Willhart
Carol Hieleman
Evelyn Bettencourt
Elaine Souza
Charlene Conklin
Betty Porreil
Richard Martinez
Barbara Enos
Rosemary Gonzales
Rita Sanchez
Lorraine Duarte
Mingo Medina
Ernie Sato
John Guaico
Joyce Caldeira
Medeline Hernandez
Alvesa Yampa
Sentes Ville
Jerry Sanford
Joe Bobbs
Merveen Lotton
Isabel Ripoll
Shirley Enis
Archie DeLao
Lorettz Delgado
Marlene Maughan
Alms Price
Wanda O'Mara
Becky Overacker
Ronald Lambert
Ruth Schiffrac
Nat Check
Dwight Thornburg
Gene Johnson
Barney Bragg
Bill Graves
B.C. Phillips
Kay McBarron Betrothal Told At Birthday Party
At Kathleen Kay McBarron’s nineteenth birthday party guests learned of her engagement to John B Arnaudo. Kay, daughter of Francis and Kay McBarron of 1279 B Street, and Arnaudo, son of Bart Arnuodo, met at San Francisco State College where both study music. Kay, Hayward High graduate, is finishing her second year. Arnaudo earned a BA last June and is pursuing a general secondary credential. No wedding plans announced.
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Kathleen Kay” McBarron
Kay
Francis McBarron
Streat
John B Arnaudo
San Francisco
San Francisco State College
Hayward
Ciance
Bart Arnoudo
Hayward Woman Installed as Alameda County VEW President
Mrs. Mary Merritt of Hayward was installed as president of the Alameda County council of VEW in Oakland. Mrs. Gertrude Rowse serves as out luing president. Hayward auxiliary members present included Imogene Fehl Wilma Miller Marian Coder Gussie Meinturfé and Ethel Curtis with past members Archie Fehl and Bo Paddork. Auxiliary 1382's president Corrine Gerlack will be fourth color bearer of the county council.
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Mary Merritt
Hayward
Alameda
DAV Auxiliary Initiates Two New Members in Hayward
The Bronson M, Cutting Auxiliary 34, Disabled American Veterans, Hayward, held a meeting at the War Memorial building. Two new members Agnes Young and Ellen Watson were initiated. Delegates Goldie Lang and Florence Nesby were elected to represent at the state department convention in Santa Rosa June 39 to July 1. Sophie Nearry was named alternate. Third district met in Richmond. local attendees included Mrs. Lang, Mrs. Emerson, and Mrs. Nesby.
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Bronson M
Hayward
War Memorial
Agnes Young
Gold Star
Hermescourt
Ellen Watson
Dixon Street
State Department
Santa Rosa
Goldie Lang
Florence Neshy
Sophie Nearry
DAV
Richmond
Lang
Mildred Emerson
Nesby
Music Students Attend Picnic at Alum Rock Park
Centerville elementary music students joined an annual picnic yesterday at Alum Rock Park. Teachers Margaret Duffie Mrs Thomas Brooks and Mrs Ralph Goodwin accompanied the group. Student leaders include Nancy Agin Thornburg president Clifford Dinsmore secretary and Mary Maloney treasurer.
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Centerville Elementary School
Alum Rock Ark
Patis
Margaret Duffie
Thomas Brooks
Ralph Goodwin
Manuel Ornellas
Fisters
Centerville
Nancy Agin Thornburg
Clifford Dinsmore
Mary Maloney
Castro Valley BPW appoints year chairmen at May meeting
At the Castro Valley Business and Professional Women's club May board meeting Rosalinda Thames and the executive board appointed chairmen for the year. Bes sie Bushert heads Education and vocation. Effie Wood finances. Cecil True health and safety. Bobby Comenzind international relations. Temple Paine legislation and music. Gaye O Connell membership. Gladys Runs wick laws service. Mary Simon program coordination. Nell Smith public affairs. Dorothy Gunther radio and television. Helene Beal bulletin editor. Lodema Silva emblem and hospitality. Eulalia Anderson national security. Adorne Gantz art and decorations. Dorothy Hokit ways and means. Bushert, junior past president and oil company executive secretary in San Francisco, will be honored at a luncheon the following day with a 20 year service pin.
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Rosalinda
Thames
Bessie Bushert
Effie Wood
Cecil True
Bobby Comenzind
Temple Paine
Gaye O'Connell
Laws
Gladys Runswick
Mary Simon
Nell Smith
Dorothy Gunther
Helene Beal
Lodema Silva
Eulalia Anderson
Adorne Gantz
Dorothy Hokit
Bushart
San Francisco
Wold
El Cereso Parlor Plans Nomination of Officers
Nomination of officers for El Cereso parlor 207 Native Daughters of the Golden West will occur Friday evening at the IOOF hall San Leandro. Delegates chosen to attend the annual convention include Mrs Anne Lewis and Mrs Bernice Arbini in San Francisco on June 20 with Mrs Julia King and Mrs Emily Means as alternates.
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el Cereso
Native Daughters of the Golden West
IOOF
San Leandro
San Francisco
Anne Lewis
Bernice ‘Arbini
Julia King
Emily Means
Delegates Return From Santa Berbera for Forest Convention
Delegates to the 67th annual convention have returned from Santa Berbera and will report to Companions of the Forest of Americas. Hayward circle 1323 holds its Tuesday meeting, while past chiefs meet for a luncheon at Mrs. L. E. Dias home on Russell Way.
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Santa Berbera
Forest of Americas
Hayward Circle
L. E. Dias
Russell Way
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