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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1959
Page
6
In a mash of letters Abigail Van Buren handles family tensions and etiquette questions. A sister tries to gift an electric razor to a 14 year old, a family's religious drift tests parental bonds, and a single woman contemplates marriage at 38 while her partner stalls.
Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel C. Ricketts were honored on their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception hosted by sons Arthur L. Ricketts and John C. Ricketts at John’s home in SBIR Village Tel. Family and friends attended. the couple married June 6, 1889 in Carthage Missouri and spent much of their life in Green County. They have six children, twenty grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren.
Engagement and early spring wedding plans of Patricia Tene Cummings, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Cummings of 2511 Jackson St, and Lawrence Edward Gallagher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Armour of Indianapolis, Ind., are announced. The bride-elect graduated from Banning High School in Wilmington. The fiancé completed schooling in Indianapolis and is now stationed with the U.S. Navy at Tongue Point Naval Base, Astoria, Ore.
Wendell L Miller will speak at St Marys Hospital Guild Thursday morning. He has spent three summers in Russia meeting educators, visiting schools, factories, and homes. The meeting, at St Marys Hospital, includes coffee hour and a tour of the facility. Miller is a minister in Manhattan Beach and linked with American Express Co. Program chairman Mrs Ivlia Cole presents. Mrs LeSligo Msposito will preside.
Buyers from the ensmetiy and necessory departments at Walker's will present a program in fashion at the 1 pan meeting Wednesday of St An shong's Mothers Club in Cath 'alle Center. An oil painting will be awarded and refreshments reserved to complete the afternoon.
The Vari-Ettes held a 1959 installation gala at the Long Beach Rod and Gun Clubhouse. Mrs. Ralph Biship was seated as president, with officers including Robert Osbron as vice president and Reymond Richardson as treasurer. Mrs. B Ay Iseminger directed entertainment.
Bellflower resident Mrs Agatha Persoon announces the engagement of her daughter Agatha Elizabeth to Lt Richard J Fleeson son of Mrs Richard W Fleeson of Lyons Kai The bride elect is a Queen of Angels College and University of Minnesota graduate The groom is aide to the Mine Force commander in the Pacific Fleet at Long Beach and a U S Naval Academy graduate The wedding is planned for late spring.
Readers are asked how many women still cook from scratch as economists note cost differences. Pie filling mixes yield about four servings but cost roughly Ta per cent more than the individual ingredients, highlighting price contrasts in home baking.
Mary Prime discusses the universal value of kitchen comfort across homes and castles. She notes women prioritize the kitchen as the most important room, citing modern trends in grand homes from a medieval chateau in France to a castle in Spain and a 15-room villa on the Riviera.
Mr and Mrs Lynn G Hauser recount their recent marriage at Lakewood Village Community Church in Long Beach. The bride daughter of Eller D Chapman of Burbank wore a white silk taffeta gown. Attendants and guests included Roberta Raven Tom Corcoran and Edwin Snyder. The bride is a Poly alumna and the bridegroom attended Wilson and San Marino. The piece also surveys housing trends and a realtor’s anecdotes about moves and garden values.
New York millinery designers unveiled spring hats with face covering brims including mushroom and pagoda shapes. Irene led with a yellow horsehair piece nearly concealing the model's features while other styles ranged from brimmed sailors to veil enclosures and flower trimmed hats for diverse looks.
Jackie Williams to Be Married with and Mrs Leonard Williams announce the engagement of their daughter Jackie to Jimmie Baker son of Mr and Mrs Travis Baker of Locod May. Miss Williams a Wilson High School graduate, Baker served in the U S Navy in Japan.
Ocean View branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets at 10:30 a.m. Monday for an all day session at Qur Savior's Lutheran Church 370 Junipero Ave presided by Mrs Irene Olds. Morning topics lead to a sandwich luncheon. Afternoon devotions are by Rev Jerke with Nellie Stepven speaking on ratio and TV. Films from the national WCTU titled It's the Brain that Counts and To Your Health will be shown.
Carolyn Pew and Ronald A. Jones become engaged after a family party at 2429 Oregon Ave. Pew, a Long Beach native and Poly High graduate, works as a dental assistant and volunteers with World Service Organization and YMCA. Jones, from Arroyo Grande, attended Colorado College of Mines, served in the U S Coast Guard, and will finish college in Colorado after a wedding.
Howard Dale Camp bell and Fay Olinda Johnson exchange vows before 100 guests at Bayshore Congregational Church with Rev. Milton Gabrielson officiating. Bride, daughter of Joseph J. Johnson, wore a white velvet street-length gown. groom is son of Howard C. Campbell of La Mirada.
Mrs. Aon-on presides over a women’s club meeting with officers listed including vice president Mrs. Clifton Wright secretary Mrs. Charlotte Klug treasurer Mrs. Alber Sanborn and honorary vice president Mrs. Clifton Finley. The record notes the Wives Club and AFRTC context with damaged legibility on some names.
The Long Beach chapter of Ameri cal Gold Star Mothers will meet Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Veterans Memorial Building with Blanche T- Riwades presiding.
An old advertisement promotes CamPHo-Putsiguel Ics as a soothing antiseptic for cuts burns and scratches. It claims instant pain relief infection prevention and rapid healing, touting suitability for children and family use with Castoria-Panptgunthe and CaMPHoe PREMQUE products. The price is listed as 354.
Mrs Dwight Kingsbury hosts a Home Economics meeting at 7 80 tonight at 438 Santiago Ave. Mrs D J Mayfield will speak on Home Life in Thailand and show slides. She taught in Bangkok schools on a Fulbright scholarship and invites anyone with a college degree in home economies to attend or contribute.
The Elderbloom Club Ekterbloom Chie will meet Tuesday at 1 30 pm in the YWCA. Refreshments will be served after the program and business meeting conducted by Myrtle Thompson, president.
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