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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1957

Page

10

Pointed Toe Shoes Dominate Fashion World Says Press-Telegram

Independent and Press Telegram report that pointed toe shoes and tapered nails have reshaped fashion. Leather and shoe designers from France and Italy fueled demand, with New York and Long Beach stores showing strong sales. The Painted Toe trend, spreading globally, now defines the season.

Independent, Press-Telegram Ferni Leather Industries New York Fifth Avenue Long Beach Southland

Bride-Elect Miss Dianne Nelson to Wed John McSween

Miss Dianne Nelson of Sotthi Pasadena will marry John McSween at Arcadia's Church of the Good Shepherd on Aug. 25. She recently stayed with the Harry McSweens at 5115 Vista Ave after a series of prenuptial courtesy events.

Dianne Nelson Sotthi Pasadena John McSween Arcadia Church of the Good Shepherd Harry McSweens Vista Ave Carol Lehwen Long Beach Zeta Sorority Occidental College Barbara Slesby Los Angeles

Freewax promises shine and pest protection for floors

The ad touts FREEWAX as a self polishing wax that kills crawling insects on contact and protects floors. It claims anti slip qualities and water spot resistance, priced at 9c per pint or $1.19 per quart with a satisfaction guarantee.

McWhinney Garrido Nuptials Tie Two Families United

Mrs Charles Van de Water and daughter Jan return from Washington Conn after attending the marriage of Rod McWhinney and Aurelia Garrido in St Johns Church. The bride wore white peau de soie with seed pearls, was given by her uncle Jose Garrido, and the reception followed at the McWhinney home. The couple honeymooned at Lake Tahoe and will reside in Newport Beach.

Charles van de Watery Jan Nad ‘Pacific Ave Washington, Conn van de Water Rod Evick McWhinney Aurelia Dolores Carrida New York City Clyde Calder McWhinney Washington Long Beach Placido Garrido Jace McWhinney Aone Lake Tahoe Netysport Beach MacDulfffe School For Springfield Mass Antioch College Ohio Salisbury School Connecticut Orange Coast College California St John's Church Miss I Garrido Hher Josey Garride Long Island James A. Markham Peggy Jones Judith Whitney Alice Po Charles Harding Gosner Michael McWhinney Margaret Dressler Edward Wilbur Til Wiliam Appleyard Alfonso Castanon

JSWY Events Hold Weekly Meeting in Long Beach

United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary No 71 will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday at Veterans Memorial Building Margaret Weiss will preside A sewing meeting is slated Thursday at Memorial Building

Long Beach United Spanish War Veterans Veterans Memorial Building Margaret Weiss Memorial Bldg

Shower for Miss Bakken Promotes bride-elect before Aug wedding

A pre nuptial shower for Miss Bakken was hosted by Anne Trallert and Sara beth Ashbrook at 6009 Seaside Walk Monday evening. Jalen delivered gifts from a gaily decorated pushcart as twenty four guests celebrated the forthcoming marriage to Sheldon Gebb on Aug 17.

Barkars Bakken Anne Trallert Sarabeth Ashbrook Miss Bakken Sheldon Gebb

Choralette Group Plans Year At North Long Beach Club

The Choralette Group of the North Long Beach Women's Club met at Mrs. R. C. Ruth’s home to plan engagements and elect future activities. Mrs. G. B. Hughes remains director with Mrs. R. Dole as pianist, H. L. Burge as secretary treasurer, R. A. Terrell as press, L. M. Hendricks and William Burns as telephone coordinators. Special guest was Mrs. Charles McAdams of Garden Grove, a former member and organizer. Birthdays honored for Mrs. Hendricks and Mrs. Burns.

Choralette North Long Beach Charles McAdams Garden Grove Club Choralette Group Hendricks Burns

Howard Linnards Now at Home

Newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Howard Warren Linnard reside at 5621 Lewis Ave after a recent marriage at North Long Beach Methodist Church. The bride, daughter of Mrs. L. A. King of Santa Barbara, earned a master's degree from Long Beach State College. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer W. Linnard of McAllen Texas, is a University of Texas graduate.

Lewis Ave Howard Warren Linnard Bernice Elaine Baker North Long Beach Methodist Church L. A. King Santa Barbara Long Beach State College Elmer W. Linnard McAllen Tex University of Texas

Elks Ladies to Meet at Church Altar Session

Ladies of Elks will meet at 12 30 p m Wednesday at the altar of the Church Elks Club. Mrs C V Lowery will preside over the business session. Ronald Leeston will lead cards after the meeting. Morford claimed Bonnie Jean Sainsbury as his bride in a recent evening ceremony officiated by Bishop Thomas Byron of Bellflower Second Ward.

Ladies of Elks Bellflower Morford Mae Towns Arthur Lee Morford USAF

Classified Ads Promise Quick Sales for Any Item

An appeal promotes Classified Ads with no item limits and a quick disposal of goods. Readers are directed to dial HE 2 5959 to place ads for selling items such as a Robby or a horse.

Robby Horse

Bride Miss Jane Elizabeth Jeffries Weds Lt John Bollinger

Miss Jane Elizabeth Jeffries daughter of Mrs. Joseph P. McLaren of Kansas City and Jack R. Jeffries of Joplin became the bride of Lt. John Hubbard Bollinger at the Broadway Methodist Church in Kansas City. The couple departed for California where Lt. Bollinger is stationed at March Air Force Base Rivers.

Jane Elizabeth Jeffries Joseph Paul McLaren Kansas City Jack R. Jeffries Joplin John Hubbard Bollinger John Merle Bollinger Long Beach BM Bollinger Broadway Methodist Church California Bollinger March Air Force Base Riversick

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