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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1975
Page
12
Long Beach press reports that Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton will be canonized in 1975 as the first native born American Catholic saint. The article identifies Mother Seton as founder of the Sisters of Charity and notes the upcoming canonization by the Roman Catholic Church.
In 1975 women push to pass the Equal Rights Amendment in five more states and to expand roles in politics, labor, and social reform. The United Nations marks International Women's Year with a Mexico City conference and a U.S. funding push to boost women in the UN Secretariat. Susan NOW leaders urge action on child care, anti-discrimination laws, housing, and women in finance and sports. The year also honors Elizabeth Ann Seton as the first native-born American saint and notes Mother Seton's historic charity work and extensive institutions.
Mr and Mrs Mark V Dearth of Lakewood celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with a reception by family in Bellflower Womens Club They married in Newport Kentucky January 2 1925 and have resided in the Long Beach area 46 years They are parents of Mrs Richard Ward Huntington Beach and have three grandsons and one great grandson Mr Dearth retired November 1970 after 27 years with McDonnell Douglas in Long Beach He is active in the Masons and was past master of All States Lodge 593 He also works as an automobile race official across the Southwest
Dr. Robert Franklin of Baylor University said infertility cases requiring specialist care are rising as more couples seek medical help. He linked stress from modern life to fertility issues in both men and women and described counseling using transactional analysis to aid couples.
A satirical roundup lists local figures and famous names as they pledge 1975 goals from fair weather for the Rose Parade to personal vows. Notable resolutions cover health, politics, career, and lifestyle changes amid a humorous tone.
The Earl R Millers golden wedding anniversary is celebrated with an afternoon reception at the Long Beach home of their daughter and son in law Mrs Wilbert C Larson honoring Mr and Mrs Earl R Miller of Paramount Married January 6 1925 in Fort Collins Colorado the Millers have lived in the Long Beach area 30 years They are parents of Mrs John Spigner Lakewood Mrs Robert Jones Long Beach Mrs Barney Fisher Westminster and William E Miller Long Beach There are 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren Mr Miller retired as a civil engineer in 1962.
An open house in Long Beach will honor Mr. and Mrs. Harry E Nickles on their 60th wedding anniversary. They married January 7, 1915 in Stuttgart Arkansas and have lived in Long Beach 52 years. They are parents of Leland Nickles Mildred Hughes and Mrs. John Fox. The couple has seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Nickles retired as a contractor in 1951.
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