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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1959

Page

5

Miss Frances Clark Marries Charles Dixon Jr in Church Rite

Frances Nita Clark and Charles Albert Dixon Jr wed at St. Barnabas Catholic Church. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Clark of 1893 St Louis Ave, wore Chantilly lace and tulle with a lace crown veil. orchids and carnations adorned her bouquet. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Dixon of 5150 Conant Ave. MRS. JACK PYSTER was matron of honor. Miss Oona Jones was maid of honor. Reception followed at the bride’s sister’s Lynwood home.

St. Barnabas Catholic Church Frances Nita Clark Charles Albert Dixon Jr Charles C. Clark St. Louis Ave Charles A. Dixon Conant Ave Jack Pyster Oona Jones Bride Robert E Dixon James Finch John Allison Lynwood Jack Jones Boney

Local Couple Wed After Carmel Mooning Incident

The couple, both Wilson High School graduates, now reside in Long Beach. The bride, a Tam Twuz alumna from Long Beach City College, and the groom, who attended City College and was affiliated with Vidor, were formerly mooned at Carmel.

Carmel Long Beach Wilson High School Long Beach City College City College Vidor

Planning Session Outlines Potluck Picnic Numbers Milk Bowl Carnival

Long Beach Council of Parents and Teachers executive committee will discuss plans for a potluck picnic and the annual Milk Bowl Carnival during a meeting at 9 30 am Tuesday in the conference room of the Board of Education Annex. Mrs D A Loucks will preside.

Long Beach Council of Parents and Teachers Executive Committee Board of Education D A. Loucks

New Petria Cleaners Pants Re-press and Coat Finisher

Petria introduces a new pants re-pressing method eliminating shine and stiff pleats with no button damage and offers a coat finisher that shrinks collars for a snug neck fit. The service is available at 1250 Orange Ave. pickup or deliver options: $1.60 cash and carry or $1.75 call and deliver.

Petria Petris Long Beach Cal Hemlock Orange Ave

Newlyweds Sharon Joyce Cadwallader Wulfsberg Tie the Knot

Mr and Mrs Herman J Wulfsberg hosted a weekend reception at their Linden Avenue home for Sharon Joyce Cadwallader and Dr Mervyn Leland Cadwallader following their Reno ceremony. About 300 guests attended under a green and white canopy with daisies and greenery. The groom is an assistant professor of sociology at San Jose State College and the couple reside in Santa Cruz.

Herman J. Wulfsberg Linden Ave Mann Santa Cruz San Jose State College University of Nebraska Pratt Institute New York University of Oregon Edward M. Cadwallader Lincoln Neb Cadwallader Polytechnic High School San Jose State

Luncheon and Card Party by St Anthony's Altar Society

St Anthony's Altar Society sponsors a luncheon and card party on Wednesday noon at Catholic Center, 543 Alamitos Ave. All are welcome to attend.

St. Anthony's Altar Society Catholic Center Alamitos Ave

Nuptial Mass Joins Two Young Folk in Matrimony

Cath erine Ellen Nelson and James Edgar Thornberry wed at St. Barnabas Catholic Church in a double ring ceremony with 300 guests. Bride wore silk taffeta gown with pearl accents. bridesmaids included Verncan Joy Nelson and Lea Sauve. Best man was John Nelson. couple to reside in Long Beach after a Las Vegas Catalina honeymoon.

Catherine Ellen Nelson James Edgar Thornberry Christopher James Kennedy St. Barnabas Catholic Church Wallace Peter Nelson Walnut Ave Dorothy Thornberry Covina Ave Edgar K. Thornberry Ventura Verncan Joy Nelson Lea Rae Sauve Rosalind Schilling Julia Vega Terry Frances Hazard John Nels Mmes James Dougherty Robert Hyland John W. Nelson Long Beach Las Vegas Catalins Thornberry St. Anthony’s High School Long Beach City College LBCC Wilson

Exploring Singapore and Java on a World Travel Circuit

The narrative details a journey through Singapore founded by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles in 1819, praising the harbor, Botanical Gardens, and Raffles Hotel run by Franz Schutzman. It moves to Java, describing the Astley-Bell residence, its marble floors and pool, the Dutch-style house, and the Westerners’ views on Eastern domestic help. It notes Indonesian literacy, postcolonial independence, and the lingering tensions with foreigners.

Singapore Thomas Stamford Raffles Robinson's Raffles Hotel Franz Schutzman Java Priscilla Leonore Astley Shell OU Co Djarkata Indonesia

WBA Luncheon and Meeting Set for Tuesday

Past presidents of Women’s Benefit Assn Review 15 will host a covered dish luncheon Tuesday noon in Machinists Hall followed by a business session at 1 pm With Helen Smith presiding plans are made for a Friendship Club garden party from noon to 3 on August 26 in Huntington Beach.

Woman's Benefit Assn Machinists Hall Helen Smith Hentington Beach

Wednesday Meeting of Long Beach Rebekah Lodge 360

The Long Beach Rebekah Lodge 360 will meet at 8 pm Wednesday at the YWCA located at 6th Street and Pacific Avenue. Members are reminded to attend and discuss lodge matters and upcoming events.

Long Beach Rebekah Lodge 360 YWCA 6Th. St Pacific Ave

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