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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1958

Page

10

Ebell Committee Chairs Entertained at Tea Event

Ebell committee chairmen and junior matrons enjoyed a tea at Mrs. Lewis Van Winkle's home with Mrs. Schmeltz assisting. Mrs. C. W. Poole announced plans for a Tinchenor Clinia benefit on January 29 at the clubhouse. Irma Jasper Aiken, a violinist, will appear in February. Russell Brougher on marimba and W. P. Ward on piano will perform.

Ebell Lewis van Winkle Victor Schmeltz C. W. Poole Irma Jasper Aiken Y ‘Russell Brougher W. P. Ward

Diamonds and design define Jean Schlumberger empire

French jeweler Jean Schlumberger notes men rarely buy jewelry for partners, with 85 percent of customers women ordering bespoke pieces. He splits time between Paris and New York, crafting half‑million dollar creations for celebrities, from duchesses to Greta Garbo, using bold color, movement, and hidden luxury in his designs.

Jean Schlumberger Sky Schlumberger New York Duchess of Kent Duchess of Windsor Greta Garbo Willam S. Paley Leland Hayward Irene Mayer Selanick Richard Rodgers Philippe de Rothschild Elsa Maxwell

Beta Sigma Rush Party Kicks Season At Home Event

Lota Chapter of Beta Sigma invites guests to a rush party hosted by Mrs. Paul G Shaub at 3634 Vista Ave. Aimed at prospective members, the event marks the start of social activities and the silver anniversary PM celebrations with Mr. Robert Barrett as vice president and Mrs. Alen Shaub as genial chairman.

Bota Beta Sigma Robert Barrett Alen Shaub Paul G .Shaub Vista Ave

Mary Haxton Weds Athlete in December ceremony

Mary Haxton and athlete Mary Claire Maxton Phillips were married December 26 at North Long Beach Methodist Church. The bride, a Jordan High School and Pepperdine alumna, wore blue-green taffeta with seed pearls. The groom, a BC Lions player, teaches at Lord Byng High School in Vancouver. Guests numbered about 200 as they honeymooned in San Francisco.

Matthew John Phillips Mary Claire Maxton Vancouver B. Oy Phillips Lord Byng High School North Long Beach Methodist Church W. G. Haxton North Long Beach E. M. Phillips B.C William Johnson George Dieudonne Douglas Dalton Jackie Thompson Margaret Phillips Karen Jeglum William Phillips William Jeglim al Feola Donald Greenwood Kent Greenwood San Fransco Jordan High School Pepperdine College British Columbia Lions

Veterans group plans reception for past post leaders

The Golden State Post Auxiliary and Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsor a reception Thursday evening at the Veterans Memorial Building honoring past post commanders and auxiliary presidents. Co chairmen Robert McDonald and Mrs Royal Noble organized the program and refreshments with Robert Cooke and Mrs Clara Hoxie presiding.

Golden State Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Sp. m Robert McDonald Royal Noble Robert Cooke Clara Hoxie

Golden Wedding Anniversary For Fenske Family

Mr and Mrs Gus Fenske celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at home in Long Beach hosted by We the Women open house for 150 in the ALG. They wed in Stewartville Minnesota and have lived in Lakewood since 1944. They are parents of Alfred Greenwaldt Wolmer and Donald and have nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. They are charter members of Bethany Lutheran Church.

ALG Fenskes Long Beach Gus Fenske Stewartville Minn Lakewood Alfred Harold Greenwaldt Wolmer Fullerton Donald Hermosa Beach Bethany Lutheran Church

Bottled Sun Glow Colors Shine in Long Beach Show

A pre-spring fashion show by Kay Windsor and Kay Windsor junior line at the May Co Lakewood featured vivid bottled sun glow shades like delicate orange and lemon, with solid colors and prints on cotton. The youthful collection offered full skirts sheathes chemise styles and Guip-dry fabrics with action back lines, as New York fashion author Joyce Branning provided commentary.

Long Beach Kaysplaids Sik Screener Kay Windsor May Co Lake- Oeechwood New York Lity Joyce Branning

Secrets of Successful Gardening With Littlefield at Plaza

I Garden Talk for Women at the Plaza Women's Club invites AM women residents of Lakewood Plaza to a Thursday 8 p.m. session in the El Dorado clubhouse. Joe Littlefield, renowned in Southern California for gardening talks, will share tips on gardening and landscaping and be introduced by program chair Mrs. Melvin Kavin. The meeting, led by Mrs. Charles J. Teasley, plans the club’s March 15 fashion show at La Ronda Rue with refreshments by hospitality chair Mrs. Jogeth Gray.

Joe’ Littlefield Plaza Women's Club Eldorado Littlefield California Melvin Kavin Charles J. Teasley la Ronda Rue Jogeth Gray AM Women Lakewood Plaza

Noon Luncheon Hosted by Real Daughters and Confederates

A recent University Club luncheon featured members of the Real Daughters Club and the Gen. Joe E. Wheeler Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Mrs. L. Skinner led a brief business session followed by cards. Hosts were Mines, Jack Thurston, and Grover Ballard.

University Club Real Daughters Club Joe E. Wheeler United Daughters of the Confederacy L. Skinner Mines Jack ‘Thurston Grover Ballard

Story League Reciprocity event honors January garnet theme

The Reciprocity Story League held its annual reciprocity greeting for Presidents Club members in Mottell's and Feek Garden Room with Mrs. John J. Bowler Jr. as chairman and Mrs. HL A Zelsdorf as hostess. Rose E. Berry, president, gave miniature gold and green rose corsages to visiting presidents. Devotions and stories highlighted royalty, January’s character and garnet stone. Participants included Ada L. Lyon Hazel Burns Mattin Allen Mrs. Philip O'Toole and Mrs. Earl.

Story League Presidents Club Mottell’s Feek Garden John J. Bowler Jr HL. A. Zelsdorf Rose E. Berry Ada L. Lyon

Open House Wednesday for Nursery Education Week Observed

Open House Wednesday in observance of Nursery Education Week scheduled at U S Grant Child Care Center 64th St and Walnut Ave Long Beach City College Child Development Center and West Branch Long Beach Day Nursery 154 Chestnut Ave Visitors also invited to other State Care Centers Day Nurseries and Cooperative Nurseries High school girls studying family living are invited to visit these preschool programs

Walnut Ave Long Beach City College West Branch Long Beach Day Nursery Chestnut Ave

Plan Early Spring Rite

A wedding in early spring is being planned by Miss Batty Zinser daughter of Mrs F Howard Zinser of Long Beach and James J Giusto son of Mr and Mrs Agostino Giusto of San Francisco After graduation from Jordan High School Miss Zinser attended Long Beach City College where she was president of Mahabharata and affiliated with Kassai She was graduated from UC Santa Barbara College and now is teaching in Santa Barbara Her fiancé a resident of Santa Barbara attended UCLA.

Batty Zinser F. Howard Zinser Long Beach James J. Giusto Land Agostino Giusto San Francisco Jordan High School Miss. Zinser City College Kassai Santa Barbara College Santa Barbara UCLA

Long Beach Tri Sigma Alumnae Meet Tonight

Long Beach alumnae of Sigma Sigma Sigma plan an 8 p m gathering at Mrs John M For tier home 3163 Stevely Ave Rose Marie Zumstein to co host.

Long Beach Sigma Sigma Sigma John M. Fortier Stevely Ave Rose Marie Zumstein

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