Bon Voyage Parties Honor Travelers At Several Homes
A series of Purely Personal bon voyage gatherings were held as Mrs. Anthony Fild hosted a surprise for Mrs. Frank Da villa and Mrs. Charlee Cook who depart June 8 for a Hawaiian trip. Guests included Mrs. Davilla, Jerry Ferguson, Perry Davila, Ohn Machads, and Mrs Cook's three daughters. Walter Lydiken of San Pedro visited at his brother Tom Lydiksen's home on 1148 Dublin boulevard. A birthday gathering for Mrs. Ernest McGhee occurred at Fred Jackson’s Cull Canyon home with several friends and relatives attending. Edward Pevon, formerly of Camp Irwin, Barstow, is home on 30 days leave with his wife and two children before a tour of duty in Europe. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Johnson and children visited Longs in Castro Valley. Johnsons own two newspapers, The Baldwyn News and The Booneville Banner. They toured San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Lake Tahoe, and Nevada. Becky Darlington returned to Castro Valley after attending Mountain State School in Alderson, West Virginia. her uncle J. M. Holliday chairs the school board. The Pat Federoff family moved from San Leandro to Corte Mariana. Bakersfield natives Mr. and Mrs. V. MacDonald and two sons relocated to Via Rancho in San Lorenzo. MacDonald manages an Oakland clothing store. Fremont Neighbors of Woodcraft Hazel Circle members hosted a dinner at Chuckwagon restaurant. Fredrick M. Quinn and daughter Deborah Ann of 18242 Crest avenue recently moved to Castro Valley from San Leandro. Quinn works for Oakland Aircraft Engineering. The Robert Boyd family of 6479 Christensen Lane, Castro Valley, keeps busy with four boys after moving from Hayward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Fild
Frank Davilla
Charlee Cook
Hawaiian Islands
Mmes. A. A Davilla
Jerry Ferguson
Perry Davila
Ohn Machads
New Officers Named for Bill Coady Unit 630 Auxiliary
Bill Coady Unit 630 American Legion Auxiliary elected new officers led by president Mrs Pearl Buehlmeyer. First vice president Mrs Winifred Deadrich. second vice president Barbara Lapeta. secretary Pauline Morehead. treasurer Mary Jane Freston. chaplain Erma Richardson. historian Ella Griffin. musician Rosemary Reese. executive officers Lee Aranstedt and Edith Elson. Installation to occur June 3 at 8 15 p m in the Veteran Memorial building. Delegates to the auxiliary annual convention chosen: Mrs Buehlmeyer Mrs Dodge and Morehead with alternates Mrs Freston Mrs Sapeta and Deadrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Coady
American Legion Auxillery
Pearl Buehlmeyer
Mies
Winifred Deadrich
Barbara Lapeta
Pauline Morehead
Mary Jane Freston
Erma Richardson
Ella Griffin
Rosemary Reese
Lee Aranstedt
Edith Elson
Democratic Women Meet at Campaign Breakfast in Oakland
A committee of women from the Eighth Congressional Democratic Women's club held a campaign breakfast and brunch at Mrs. Helen Calista's home, 9321 Birch Street, Oakland, on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Congressional Democratic Women’s Club
Helen Calista
Birch Street
Oakland
San Leandro Eagles Auxiliary to Install Officers
San Leandro Eagles 2128 Auxiliary and Aerie plan an open house and joint installation Friday at 8 p.m. in UPHC hall 1168 East 4th Street. Installing grand officers include past president and Mrs Ellen Webber as grand madam president, Mrs Catherine Ambrose as grand conductress, with auxiliary drill team led by Mrs Beatrice Lechandra. Incoming officers listed: Florence Vine Rosetta Barradas Juanita Leonard Lorraine Hildebrand Ethelda Lambrecht Catherine Ambrose Ellen Webber Renee Cappuccio Adeline Sipe Evelyn Merrill Thelma Hooker Bernice Lechandro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Leandro Eagles
Aerie
UPHC
East 4Th Street
San Leandro
Serie
Ellen Webber
Catherine Ambrose
Slating
Beatrice Lechandra
Mmes
Florence Vine
Rosetta Barradas
Juanita Leonard
Lorraine Hildebrande
Ethelda Lambrecht
Renee Cappuccio
Adeline Sipe
Evelyn Merrill
Thelma Hooker
Bernice ‘Lechandro
Millikan Predicts War Diminishes Then Vanishes
Robert Andrews Millikan states war will disappear like the dinosaur once world conditions destroy its survival value, reflecting a belief in inevitable peace driven by changing global factors.
Secretaries Award Second Scholarship
Lake Merritt chapter of National Secretaries Association will award another scholarship Friday at Castlemont High School general assembly. Clarise Allison, chair of the scholarship committee, announced. Gloria Thompson, a commercial graduate and recipient of this award, will continue studies in secretarial fields. Dr. Irene Ball, vice principal, said the assembly theme is awards and appreciation. The next business meeting is June 7 at the Oakland Willows with six new members to be initiated and 1956 57 officers installed. Reservations by Nina Todd, program chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Merritt
National Secretaries Association
Castlemont
General Assembly
Clarise Allison
Enyle Peterson
Gloria Thompson
Aword
Irene Ball
Ann Turner
Oakland Willows
Nina Todd
Demsey Johnson Wedding Ties May Day Graduation Plans
The Demsey Johnson wedding set for June 6 on commencement day marks a dual milestone as Patricia Demsey of Berkeley and Howard Laurence Johnson of San Leandro prepare to wed. Demsey earns her UC Berkeley home economics degree on the same day, while Johnson graduates from UC Medical School at San Francisco College of Pharmacy and will be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Air Force. The couple plans a June B sailing honeymoon on the Lurline to Hawaii.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jone
Patricia
Ma Demsey
Berkeley
Howard Laurence Johnson
San Leandro
Biss
Demsey
Raymond D. Demzeys
Santa Barbara Road
University of California In
UC Medical School
San Francisco College of Pharmacy
Air Force
Gunter Air Force Base
Montgomery
Ala
Johnson Ia
Howard M. Johnson
Elgin Street
K. W. Gaver
Danville
Robert O. Garrett
Los Angeles
Joan Honnberger
Joe Tucker
Lurline
Hawaii
CV Job's Daughters Club Meet At Agnes Home
The Mother's club of Castre Valley Job's Daughters Bethel 241 will hold its monthly meeting June 6 at the home of Mrs. Hyacinth Agnes 7570 Strobridge avenue at 8 pm Co hosts Mrs. Eleanor Neil and Mrs. Marie Slater. At the last meeting Betty Roudie Nina Luque Dorothy Sones Shirley Spicknall and Agnes were welcomed into the club Current bethel activities include a June 2 rummage gate at the IDES hall in Hayword Billie Joan Thompson queen of the bethel was recently honored at a dinner given by the group Thirty eight girls from Castro Valley spent an evening at the ice skating rink in Berkeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mother’s Club of
Castre Valley
Job's Daughters
Bethel
Hyacinth Agnes
Strobridge Avenue
At &Pm
Eleanor Neil
Marie Slater
Mmes
Betty Roudie
Nina Luque
Dorothy Sones
Shirley Spicknall
Agnes
Ides Hall
Hayword
Billie Joan Thompson
Needlecraft Club Luncheon at Mt Eden
Mrs Lena Jengen hosted the Eden Needlecraft Club luncheon at her Eden Avenue home. Members celebrated birthdays for Charlotte Jacobsen Joan Singley Irene Collins Alice McLennan and the hostess with gifts from secret pals and a large birthday cake. Mrs McLennan won high score in Dutch whist and Mrs Hodgdon had low score. Jennie Spichtig will host in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Jengen
T Ie Eden | Needlecraft Club
Eden Avenue
Charlotte Jacobsen
Joan Singley
Irene Collins
Alice McLennas
Oup
We Ang
McLennan
Evelyn Hodgdon
Jennie Spichtig
Square Dance Party Friday at Webster School Oakland
The Castle Promenaders hold their monthly reputy Friday at 8 p.m. at Webster school on 1st street at Gist avenue Oakland. All folk dancers are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Castle Promenaders
Webster School
Gist Avenue
Oakland
YWCA Seeks Junior Hostesses in Oakland
The YWCA in Oakland invites girls 18 to 25 to become junior hostesses for Thursday night recreation programs aiding servicemen. Dances, sports, and activities draw over 150 service members from Bay Area bases. Interviews at 1515 Webster Street Thursdays 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Call Glencourt 1 7900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland’ Ywca
Bay Area
YWCA
Webster Street
Oakland
Glencourt
The
United
Crusade Funds
Igaret Fisher
Haze Ruggieri Nuptials at Our Lady of Grace
Shirley Kay Haze married Dominic J. Ruggieri in 11 oclock nuptials at Our Lady of Grace Castro Valley. The bride formerly of Castro Valley wore a nylon tulle gown with pearl crown and white orchid bouquet. Attendants included maid of honor Josephine Ciriello and bridesmaids Connie Johnson Christine and Michael Peters. Best man Milton Murdock. ushers Jack Goodfellow Dick Simon and Les Clausen. First home will be in Santa Clara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Kay Haze
Dominic J. Ruggieri
Our Lady of Grace Church
Castro Valley
Patrick Stack
Robert A. Haze
Madison Avenue
Hayward High School
Benedict
Ralph L. Ruggieri
Carlwyn Drive
Santa Clara University
San Lorenzo High School
Josephine Ciriello
Connie Johnson
Christine
Michael Peters
Rugghei
Milton Murdock
Hayward
Jack Goodfellow
Dick Simon
Oakland
Les Clausen
Sag Loranzo
Haze
Hayward Singles Club Plans First Get Acquainted Dance
The Hayward Singles club, facing high membership interest, will hold its first get acquainted dance in June at Hill and Wesley clubhouse Hayward. Club president Harry Harrison says the executive committee met to set plans for membership limited to unmarried divorced widowed or legally separated men and women ages 25 to 49. The group will start with Saturday dances and expand to square dancing theater dinners weekends outings and other parties. Sponsorship from public organizations will not be sought. Prospective members must attend two club events before applying and then face a screening committee. Contact Harrison Lucerne 2 7783 or secretary Bernice Muncy Lucerne 1-1408.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
Arry Harrison
Hill and Wesley
Harrison
Lucerne
Bernice Muncy
Mrs V Nesbitt to Command Navy Mothers
Vida Nesbitt will be installed June 13 as commander of Hayward Navy Mothers Club 13 in ceremonies at Hill and Valley club house on BY street. Agnes Young and Beatrice Titus named as first and second vice commanders. Other officers include Mary Ferry adjutant Elizabeth Smith assistant adjutant Sarah Davis chaplain Margaret Burgone finance officer Bernice Harbaugh judge advocate Willetta Iacks matron at arms Aleta Morrison color bearer and Daisy Johnson banner bearer. Board of trustees: Elizabeth Vargas Vera Barns Katherine Weld Pearl Shook Clara Casey Ethel Curtis Ann Fraser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vida Nesbitt
Hayward
Navy Mothers Club
Hill and Valley’ Club
Aleta Morrison
Daisy Johnson
Elizabeth Vargas Vera
Barns
Katherine Weld
Pearl Shook
Clara Casey
Ethel’ Curtis
Ann Fraser
Winton Pupils Picnic Outing at Rancho Sunset
The third annual joint picnic of Winton school's boys and girls athletic groups is set for Monday afternoon at the Rancho on Sunset Boulevard. Mrs Bettijane Shay, adviser to the Girls Athletic Association, says swimming, barbecuing, and garden activities will be enjoyed by both groups. Jack Weinstein, advisor for the Boys BI, noted further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winton School
Rancho
Sunset Boulevard
Bettijane Shay
Girls Athletic Association
Jack Weinstein
Niles Spring Dance by Bow Hunters Club
Niles hosts a springtime dance for the SO-EA-HA Bow Hunters at their indoor range in Niles canyon. Guests from San Francisco Oakland Berkeley and Richmond attend. Decorations by Noma Godley Bea Martin and Nancy Roundtree feature paper flowers blue and white balloons and silver star streamers. Refreshments are buffet style. Mrs Josephine Dimple of Roving Archers Richmond wins portable barbecue. The event marks the archers first social of the year with plans for another dance by the bowmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
So-Ea-Ha Bowhunters
Niles Canyon
Noma Godley
Bea Martin
Nancy Roundtree
San Francisco
Oakland
Berkeley
Richmonds
Josephine Dimple
Richmond
Memorial Service Held by Hayward OES Chapter 331
Hayward Chapter 331 Order of the Eastern Star met in a semi monthly session at the Masonic Temple. Worthy Matron Rena Cross and Worthy Patron Jacob Cross presided. A memorial service for members who died since Memorial Day followed a brief business meeting. Hillview Crest Choralettes entertained, accompanied by Mrs. Earl Flopa Costey. Next meeting on June 8 will feature Courtesy Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
Order of” Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Rena Cross
Jacob Cross
Hillview
Crest ‘Choralettes
PTA
Toma
Yd. Cooley
Luncheon Fete For Mrs Ina Dickie Honor
A luncheon at the Dickie home honored Mrs. Ina Dickie director of Castro Valley Choral for her latest season with Song of the Seasons and her upcoming move to the Philippines. Choral accompanist Muriel Bieu received a token, co-hostesses included Viola Tudor and others, and guests heard a May 18 concert replay from the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Dickie
Castro Valley Choral
Dickie
Almond Lane
Castro Valley
Firstresbyterian
Hayward
Comine
Philippine Islands
Muriel Bieau
Mmes
Viola Tudor
Shirley
Read
Marian Duane
Joyce Harry
Mmnes
Jamie Balqvert
Carol Lutt
Dorothy Young
Janet Alexander
Anderson
Betty Bailou
Mary Chapman
Betsy Coleman
Frances Comb
Palmwood Decor-ama Show Saturday at Hill and Valley Club
Palmwood Juniors sponsor Decor-ama a home decorating show and luncheon at 1:00 p m Saturday at the Hill and Valley club house on B street Mrs Scott leads a committee with Mines Virgil Martin Marvin Lipscomb Irving Frankel Kenneth Gagan H H Choate Jack Caniff and Marvin Stroshine assisting A one booth bazaar features club made articles Salads for luncheon donated by members A prize will honor the most attractive salad John Wheatman from Tackeats furni re company will speak on decorating Tickets available at Jacksons Hayward and at the door Proceeds fund future club philanthropic projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Scott
Ways and Means
Marvin
Card Crabtree
John Wheatman
Tackeats Furnire Company
Jacksons
Hay+ ward
Home Group Visits Juvenile Hall Tour
Members of the Chabot Home Demonstration group visited Juvenile Hall on 150th Avenue near Fi Boulevard in San Leandro. Assistant director Daniel B Likowski led the group through the buildings with focus on the Snedigard Cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chabot
150Th Avenue
Fi Boulevard
San Leandro
Daniel B. Likowski
Mmea
Barbara Wejby
Chabiot
Elizabeth Valenti
Gertrude Krauss
Maxine Grueneich
Jean Nelson
Evelyn Brachmann
Frances Happ
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Walter Lydiken
San Pedro
Tom Lydiksen
Dublin Boulevard
Mra
Ernest McGhee
Fred Jackson
Cull Canyon
Annie Reamussen
Joe Kinney
Walter Hansen
Ernest Gilligan
George Mosegaard
Edward Pevon
Camp Irwin
Barstow
de Pavon
Harmony Drive
Payor
Europe
W. E. Johnson
Dave
Winn
Baldwyn, Miss
Exnent C. Long
Mohr Drive
Johnsons
Baldwyn News
Booneville Banner
Tripe
Santa Cruz
Lake Tahoe
Nevada
Becky Darlington
Seaview Avenue
Mountain State School
Alderson
W. Va
J. M. Holliday
Miss Darlington
Mia
Bill Darlington
Donna
Nancy
West Virginia
Pat Federoff
San Leandro Tor
Corte Mariana
Bakersfield
V. MacDonald
Via Rancho
San Lorenzo
MacDonald
Fremont
Woodcraft
Hazel Circle
Chuckwagon
Fredrick M. Quinns
Deborah Ann
Crest Avenue
Quinn
Oakland Aircraft Engineering Company
Robert Boyd
Christensen Lane
Boyds
SL Eagles
Robert Andrews Millikan
Parks Air Force Base Hospital
Roy
American Red Cross
Bell
Nor‘wan
Terry Jr
Red Cross
Ucerae
ERNESTINE L. _WISEMAN
Demsey-Johnson
Dominic Ruggieri
Shirley Hayes
Ralph Ruggieri
Job's Daughter Club
Needlecraft Club
Our Lady of Grace
A. B. Morris School
Donna Brown
Doolle Killejrow
Disone Heidt
V. Nesbitt
Navy
Winton
Niles
Bowhunters
Hayward Oes
Palmwood ‘Decor
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