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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1957

Page

14

Pink fashion show dazzles at Hotel Statler Cherry Blossom gala

California Fashion Creators present Meet the Dress, a fifth annual Cherry Blossom Fashion Show scene at the Hotel Statler. Notable guests include Mrs. Richard Nixon who did not attend, while ensembles span pink bridal gowns, jeweled mermaids, and lace sheaths. The event blends glamour with period commentary as models in pink dominate the runway amidst rain and celebration.

Ettee California Statler Richard Nixon

Long Beach Council to Meet on Tuesday at Wilwan High

Long Beach Council of Co operative Nurseries will meet on Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Room 637 Wilwan High School The program features Mrs Louise Frank advisor to the Long Beach Council and a course instructor on Science for Parents and Teachers of the Preschool Child Delegates who attended the State Convention in Culver City will report The evening includes a panel discussion and Friday night programs with five workshops a business meeting and officer reports

Long Beach’ Council Wilwan High School Mra Louise Frank Mra. Frank Ia Long Beach Council Long Beach City Codere Culver City Mines George Unederhilt William Menely Wiliam Ainwood Harry Simon Te Wrigley Seal Beach Coorn Apon Los Altos United Church Atherton Katherine Whiteside Taylor Apeaker Taylor Long Beach Clase Taltimore Parent Co-operative Nursery Schools

Portrait of a Market Name in the Class Ad Section

A fragment from the Independent Press Telegram notes a market portrait in the class ad area. It mentions buyers, sellers and renters gathering, and advertises dialing a number to place an ad.

Press-Telegram

Comings and Goings at Plush Horse and Las Vegas Holiday Show

A lively social note lists dinners and celebrations across venues including the Plush Horse honoring Max Goodlands and Elizabeth on her birthday, a Lake Avalon four day fishing trip, Ebell Junior Virginia Nichola and Waller at Perinos, a five day Las Vegas stay for Joanne and Virginia, and a family gathering with Charlotte White’s group. Birthday parties unfold with Wanda Borbower's gathering, Steve turning 11 and Cindy’s party, plus brother Craig's birthday with double cake fun.

Richard Plush Horse Max Goodlands Elizabeth Dorothy Cora Miler Grace Dell Hollenbeck Lake Aval Ebell Virginia Nichola Waller Perino Haverly Hilton Joanne Weatra W. C. Young Wasco Joanne Virginia Helmuth Las Vegas Wanda Borbower Papoose Steve Cindy Brudder Craig

USWV Auxiliary No. 71 to Meet for Sewing in LB

United Spanish War Veterans auxiliary unit 71 in Long Beach will convene at 11 a.m. Thursday for a sewing session in the Veterans Memorial Building.

Long Beach United Spanish War Veterans Veterans Memorial Building

Baseball Made Plain aims to lure women to parks

United Press reports Ford Frick's office released a 26 page Baseball Made Plain primer to educate women about the game and attract more female fans. The booklet, timed for the April 16 season opener, covers basics from team rosters to why a batter can strike out, urging women to join the fan base.

Gay Paul United Mickey Mantle Laarte Commissioner's Office

Ladies Day in Baseball's History and Public Reach

A fragmented reminiscence traces Ladies Day origins to 1883 at the New York Polo Grounds and notes later adoption by the American and National Leagues. It mentions women admitted free or escorted, public enthusiasm, and a 1939 Cincinnati real estate anecdote about fan devotion inspiring sponsorship and outreach.

New York Polo Grounds Encyclopedia of Baseball St. Louis Browne Aald Ita Wilean Lloyd Madison Avenue Lloyd Cincinnati New York Reds Redlegs

Annual Style Card Event Set by BPW

National Business and Professional Women's Club in Long Beach hosts a card party and fashion show at First Congregational Church social hall at 7 30 pm Saturday. Proceeds support the club scholarship fund with styles from Mrs Gorman's shop modeled by members and commentary by Kathering Kim brough. Tickets at door or from Margaret M Gray Ocean Blvd. Refreshments by Ethel Stiles Jones.

Niki Long Beach Manoa Smith Eunice Snyder Katherine Kimbrough Long Beach National Business and Professional Women's Club First Con+gregational Church St. and Cedar Age Manola Stith Fa Louise Gorman Kathering Kimbrough

Ebell Juniors Invite Neophytes to Tea Hour

Invitations issued in the mall welcome 38 new Ebell Junior members to a toffee hour on Thursday at 10 4. m. at the home of Mrs. I Thomas B. Turner, 3919 Lewis Ave. A spring display with tulips and daffodils will decorate the coffee table. Mrs. Robert F. Carter, president of Ebell Juniors, hosts with Junior Board officers and special guests Mrs. L EB Shanks, president of Senior Ebell, Mrs. Sherman Mix, Miss Laura Moore, and Mrs. John McCutcheon chairing the event.

Mall Ebell I Thomas B. Turner Lewis Ve Robert F. Carter Ebbell Juniors Ebell Junior Board L. EB. Shanks Sherman Mix Laura Moore John McCutchean

Indianola Club A Luncheon Set At Mrs Gladys Griffith Home

Indianola Club A will serve a covered dish luncheon at 12 30 pm on Friday. Members are not included. The group meets at Mrs Gladys Griffith’s home, 30 Mira Mar Ave.

Indianola Club Gladys §. Griffith Mira Mar Ave

Medical Unit to Hear Jerry Pettia at Long Beach Auxilio Meeting

Jerry Pettia assistant to the president of Los Angeles County Medical Association will speak at Fridays Long Beach branch Woman's Auxiliary luncheon at the Lafayette Hotel. The Long Beach unit, formed in 1935 as California's first, has since 1944 spent about 10000 on philanthropy and public relations benefiting hospitals the Exential Children's Foundation and the Los Angeles Psychiatric Hospital among others.

Jerry Pettia Los Angeles County Medical Association Long Beach Woman's Aivillary Lafayette Hotel California Extentional Children's Foundation New Los Angeles Psychopathic Hospital The Juvenile Bureau Jon Acx Ptas Francia Bruce Strain Pt.a.3

Toastmistresses Dinner Meeting Led by Kenneth Weynard

Long Beach Toastmistress Club hosts a 6:45 p.m. dinner Thursday at Hutiles with presider Kenneth Weynard. Mrs Henry McKay and Mrs William Monfelt serve as toastmistresses. Lucille Robinson Bert Fish Edward Carlson and Helen Cameron are speakers. Thelma Bentwick to evaluate the meeting.

Kenneth Weynard Willl Long Beach Hutiles Henry McKay William Monfelt Mmes Lucille Robinson Bert Fish Edward Carlson Helen Cameron Thelma Bentwick

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