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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1959

Page

5

Pink Elephant New Year Party Invitations at Thompsons

Guests receiving pink elephant invitations for a New Year’s Eve gala at the Elliott Thompson home will see four legged decor echoes. Time ends at 9 pm then moves to Petroleum Club for the annual dinner dance with a long list of attendees and salutations.

Elliott Thompson Thompson Petroleum Club Thompsons Messrs. and Mines Stanley 2. Wells Walter J. Scott Charles W. Smith Wilbur Harrison John McCune Charles A. Chandler Jarry C. Carruthers Joseph K. Kellogg Carol Bruna C. L. Fowler Donald S. Fowler Lee Foust Alley Merdtt Charles Sudduth Joseph D. Valentine W. T. Westergard Robert Burroughs

Warm Spirit of Yuletide Evident in Home Party

In Long Beach at 246 Mira Mar Ave Mr and Mrs John Halbert Jr hosted a Christmas gathering with dinner carols and gifts for children. Attending were Dr and Mrs C C Wilcox and children Marylynn and Clark the Wilcox parents Mr and Mrs John B Halbert Sr Mr and Mrs John J Bentley and children Patrick and Jang and the Halbert children Claudia John Halbert Jr and Bill.

Long Beach John Halbert Jr Mira Mar Ave Santa Claus C. C. Wilcox Marylynn and Clark John B. Halbert Sr John J. Bentley Patrick Jang Claudia John Halbert Il Bill

Golden Year Family Fete for H. G. Bouvia Couple

Mr. and Mrs. H G Bouvia celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in Downey at the Women’s Club after 30 years in the area. He is a retired contractor. Daughters and families planned to visit from New London Connecticut and Oakland California as guests joined by many relatives and 200 attendees.

H. G. Bouvia Salix Iowa Downey Wallace Moore Moore Argonne Ave Lennard Stachr Leonard New London Conn John Martel Ann Oakland

Gals Getting Higher and Wider Says Expert

New York study by Gay Pauley notes Rockette director Russell Markert says heights range five six to five eight and shoe sizes from four and a half to eight and a half with unofficial nines possible. He stresses precision and flats harm ankles while recounting a blooper involving Diana Mayer missing a cut and rejoining the corps for 15 minutes.

Gay Pauley UPA New York Russell Markert Radio City Music Hall St. Louis Markert

Nadine Fennell Engaged to Michael Reaney

Christmas guests at the home of Mr and Mrs D R Fennell learned engagement news linking their daughter Nadine to Michael Reaney son of Mr and Mrs D L E Reaney. No wedding date is set. Bride elect is a Jordan graduate and attended LBCC and LBSC. He is a Poly alumnus and engineering major.

D. R. Fennell Nadine Michael Reaney D. LE. Reaney Brideelect Jordan LBCC LBSC Poly

School Pals Have Party at Miss Margie Pagan Home

Miss Margie Pagan hosted a holiday open house for about 40 Polytechnic High School girls at 3729 Myrtle Ave. Dane Beymer and Ardis How Toose helped serve fruit punch cookies and finger sandwiches. The pink silver decor and a front lawn tableau included a wooden sleigh drawn by a gray horse and a five foot papier mache snowman.

Margie Pagan Myrtle Ave Polytechnic High School Dane Beymer Ardis How Toose Aden

Brush the Hair If Hair Won't Stay Neat

A brief guidance note advises brushing when hair refuses to stay neat. It recommends brushing over combing and describes bristles interlocking to hold hair in place for a tidier appearance.

Harry Fashions Ends Make Long Hair Manageable

Harry fashions a permanent to tame unruly ends. The procedure aims to give a lasting, manageable hairstyle with smoother, frizz-free results. Haircare tips accompany the feature.

Silhouette and Fit of Party Dresses This Season

Party dress advice focuses on silhouette fit and foundations. Experts advise choosing a flattering waist and uplift with corsets or bras, favoring strapless or deep necklines, and matching a girdle or corselet to smooth lines under floor length gowns. Winter whites and brocades vibe popular this year.

Early January Wedding Ties BYU Graduates

The wedding plans unite Mervyn and Miss Luke in Idaho Falls with a tea in Long Beach and a reception in Twin Falls Idaho. The bride elect, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Luke, and the groom elect, son of Mrs. Johns Phipps, will wed at the Latter day Saints Church in Idaho Falls. The couple will reside in Hollywood where the bride elect works as a producer and director for Destiny Film Productions. both are BYU graduates.

Jan Mervyn Ties Los Angeles PeVon Stanfield Ofv Petroleum Club Long Beach Miss Luke Neil Vis and Palsgrove Garden Grove Q. T. Luke Twin Falls Idaho Iona Hert Johns Phipps Anaheim Marguerite Word Emerly Genevieve Parker Idaho Falls Latterday Saints Lakes Twin Falls Hollywood

Here Is Yule Decor to Note

A notable Christmas display titled Here Is Yule Decor to Note sits at the end of Gath Place where it dead ends into the boardwalk. It was arranged by neighbors Mrs. Sam Chase and Mrs. John Graye, residents of 64th Place, a tradition started four years ago by neighborhood members for public enjoyment.

Gath Pl Sam Chase John Graye 64Th Pl

Chemise Still Alive in Spring Norell Collection

Mary Prime reports Norman Norell revives the chemise silhouette with a loose bodice and dropped waist, pairing it to full skirts and a range of day to evening dresses. The designer embraces Chanel echoes, loose jackets, double breast suits, and bold color like chartreuse and red. Evening gowns avoid décolletage while hoop skirts and damask tunics reframe the silhouette.

New York Norman Norell Balentclaga 7Th Ave Narell Norell Traina-Norell Paris

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