Yarn Mart tale reveals knitting as therapy and culture
Barbara Clarke, manager of Yarn Mart in Long Beach, explains knitting as social therapy for customers of all ages. She notes buyers include Midwestern transplants and vacationers who make slippers and gifts, while men pursue rugs and sweaters. She cites color trends, Irish fisher knits, and knitting’s role in health and social life.
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Peyton Place
Barbara Clarke
Yarn Mart
Middlewest
Long Beach
Hugginses Tie The Knot In Acapulco Nupital
Linda Kay Boutwell and George L. Huggins wed at Bethany Baptist Church with over 400 guests. The bride wore silk organza over taffeta with Alencon lace. George L. Huggins Jr stood as best man. After a honeymoon in Acapulco the couple will reside in Anaheim.
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Bethany Baptist Church
Linda Kay Boutwell
George L. Huggins
George L. Huggins Sr
Signal Mountain, Tenn
Strother-Gurney
Chapel By the Sea
Long Beach
Barbara Jo Gurney
Fred Brown
Montair Ave
Harland E. Gurney
Rex Strother
Eugene Strother
Seal Beach
Allen McGehee
Stacy Ellison
Chuck Terry
Craig Gurney
Kevin Ellison
Mrs. Strother
Wilson High School
Huntington Beach High School
Golden West College
Mexico
Off to School Fashion Show at May Co Lakewood
The May Co Lakewood hosts an Off to School fashion show on Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Campus Department second floor. Models include four college fashion council girls ten May Teens from local schools and three male students. The Second Phase band provides live music and door prizes are awarded at program end. Store hours extend to 9 30 p.m.
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May Co. Lakewood
College Fashion Council
Weddings in Long Beach area reveal three ceremonies
Multiple weddings unfold in Long Beach area with Barbara Gurney and Rex Strother exchanging vows in Chapel by the Sea. Rebecca Sharp and Roger Wyatt wed at First Baptist Church. Diane Testa and Gary Heath marry at Saint Pancratius Church. Couples plan honeymoons and set homes in Long Beach after ceremonies.
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Saint Pancratius Catholic Church
Diane Marie Testa
Charles Letzester
Orange Ave
Ben Testa
Cleveland
Ohio
Gary William Heath
William Heath
McKeesport
Penn
Sam Rispinto
Leslee Heath
Joseph Pallone
Thomas Case
Connie Grimm
Jody Barnyak
Leisa Testa
Joseph E. Pallone
Jim
John Testa
Bride
Martin Orenyak
Mark Grimm
Heath
Long Beach
California State College At
Epsilon Pi Tau
Los Angeles
Betsy Gilman Moves to Long Beach after Washington Life
Betsy Gilman confirms Long Beach will be home after living in Washington D C following George Gilman’s transfer to McDonnell Douglas as Manager of Customers Relations. Betsy, daughter of Paul A Porter, recalls Switz erland schooling and Exposure to White House luncheons, inauguration balls, and embassy events as the Porter family and Buddy’s family remained Washington oriented.
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Betsy Gilman
Long Beach
Washington D.C
George
Buddy) Gilman
McDonnell Douglas Corp
Betsy
Paul A. Porter
Arnold Porter Law Firm
Porter
Greece
FCC
OPA
Switzerland
Sulgrave Club
Washington
White House
Buddy
Betsy L. Johnson Reflects on Life Between Washington and Long Beach
Betsy shares memories of social life with the Johnsons in the Senate era and party-giving by Pearl Mesta. She compares Washington and Long Beach society, notes dress and dining differences, and recalls Madagascar visitors and a desire for personal weight loss.
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Lyndon B
Long Beach
Washington
Two Weddings at Lakewood Area Churches in Weekend
Sandra Tremaine and Michael Parent wed at St Pancratius Catholic Church with a reception at the brides home. Sgt Victor Avery and Kathleen Gubbage tied the knot at Chapel of the Wedding Bells in Bellflower with a reception at the groom’s family home.
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St. Pancratius Catholic Church
Sandra Tremaine
Harry Tremaine
Hersholt
Michael Parent
Robert Parent
Deeboyer
Margaret Budig
Barbara Tremaine
Nancy Tremaine
Deborah Parent
Clint Venable
John Graft
Donald O'Neal
Bob Dixon
G. Cubbage
Hostesses Stay Active In Long Beach Beauty Contests
A group of 80 IBC hostesses continue to meet and reminisce about past contests in Long Beach. Mrs Jim Doherty will host a potluck dinner at her home Saturday at 6 30 p m for the group that chaperoned contestants during their stay.
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Long Beach
IBC
Esses
Jim Doherty
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By Judy Cool
Acapulco
Mrs
Edward O
Boutwell
Orange
William Richardson
Janet McIlhenny
Jerry Johnson
Samuel Schutz
John Dandy
Roger Turney
Anaheim
G. L. Huggins
L.B
Daniel Erhler
James Sharp
Gary Wyatt
Richard Williams
Dennis Erhler
Christopher Cummings
Heath-Testa
Elk’s Lodge
California
Paramount United Methodist Church
John Robert Stimmel
Lorraine Stimmel
Larry M. Jordan
Melvine E. Jordan
Cloyd Pfander
Gravity
Iowa
Robert Bedard
Mrs. Rex Strother
R. W. Wyatt
Gary Heath
L. M. Jordan
Press-Telegram
Ellen Krec
Ment
Maritime Commission
John Leahy
State Department
Congress
Jacqueline
Onassis
Madeira Girls’ School
Madagascar
Chauncey D. Cubbage
Radnor Ave
Richard Avery
St Louis
Ellen Avery
Miami
Fla
Karen Honey
Jeanne McEntee
Shirley Honey
Lauri Ford
Cpl
Steve Gardner
USMC
Jon Cubbage
U.S. Marine Corps
Steven Mann
David Eddington
Lance
William Borsey
Gary Dettweiler
Richard Lee
Joel Reardon
Lakewood High School
Long Beach City College
Johnson’s Fine Furniture
Atlantic Ave
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