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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1961

Page

7

UNICEF diplomat Betsy Taubman heads to Mexico and Guatemala

ALTERNATE U S Rep to UNICEF travels on presidential appointment for a week in Mexico studying projects with officials, then moves to Guatemala for further UNICEF work. Betsy awaits Kennedy administration changes. Prior to departure she enjoyed a two week stay at Elizabeth Arden’s Main Chance beauty ranch near Phoenix.

U. S United Nations Children's Fund Betty Taubman Unicef Betsy Mexico Guatemala Ike Pres. Kennedy Mrs. T Elizabeth Arden Main Chance Beauty Ranch Phoenix Ariz

Navy Circles Shipboard Premiere Of Wackiest Ship In Army

USS Hamul hosted a gala aboard for the premiere of the film The Wackiest Ship in the Army on the 20th with Hollywood guests including Jack Lemmon Ricky Nelson and John Lund among others. Navy and civilian personnel attended a dinner and decorations turned the mess deck into a tropical scene. A separate party honored departing Rear Adm. Palmer at the Lafayette Hotel with remarks by Mayor Wade and Adm. Becton.

Virginia H. Laddey Hamul Slate Hollywood Jack Lemmon Ricky Nelson John Lund Fred Kohlmar Ernie Kovaks Edie Adams Felicia Farr DesFlat 3 B. W. Carter Luke San Pedro U.S. Naval Shipyard C.O C. J. Palmer Indus Edwin W. Wade F. J. Becton Palmer John J. Fee Lakewood Country Club Richard D. Shepard Floyd M. Symons Edward M. McDonough Rochester Hal Marco Disneyland Hotel Seventeen Navy

Engagement Told of Marcia Thomas and Malcolm Bruce

The engagement and approaching marriage of Marcia Mae Thomas to Malcolm Charles Bruce are announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Thomas of 3511 Woodruff Ave. Bruce is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip L. Bruce of 4753 Faculty Ave. Thomas is a Wilson High and Millikan High graduate, longtime Salus sorority president, Jeweled M award recipient, a Long Beach State College junior, and past Rainbow for Girls officer. Bruce attended Long Beach City College, is to receive a BS in electrical engineering from UC Berkeley this February, and will enter Berkeley Graduate School afterward as a member of Cal Honor Students, the Society of Electrical Engineers, and IEEE and IRIEEE groups.

Marcia Mae Thomas Malcolm Charles Bruce Joseph E. Thomas Woodruff Ave Philip L. Bruce Faculty Ave Thomas Wilson High School Millikan High Salus Sorority Long Beach State College Lakewood Rainbow Wilson High Bruce Long Beach City College Alpha Gamma Sigma Honorary Society Berkeley Cal U of C Society of Electrical Engineers American Institute of Electrical Engineering Institute of Radio Engineers

Delta Gamma Mothers Club to View The Reluctant Debutante

Delta Gamma Mothers Club cancels its Feb 2 meeting to attend a theater evening at Long Beach Community Playhouse. The group reserved 5021 E Anaheim St for a 7:45 pm showing with tickets at the door and refreshments during intermission.

Delta Gamma Mothers Club Long Beach Community Playhouse Anaheim St

Salad Trickery For a New Twist With Pears and Cheese

A quirky salad idea tops canned Bartlett pear halves with cottage cheese blended with a touch of blue cheese. The combination adds a tangy creamy contrast to the sweet fruit for a simple light dish.

Consumers to Hear Ken Hahn at Consumer Congress

Supervisor Kenneth Hahn will address 1,000 homemakers at the first annual Consumer Congress of the Continuing Consumer Panel of Research. The all day event at the Cocoanut Grove, Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, features District Attorney William B. McKesson and TV radio personality Art Baker among ten speakers from commerce and industry. The conference aims to expand the national organization and announce consumer awards across media fields.

Kenneth Hahn Lu‘Wanna Cormier Burbank Continuing Consumer Panel Glenn Morrison Long Beach Area Ambassador Hotel Los Angeles Continuing Consumer Panel of Research Cocoanut Grove Glen E. Morrison E. 10Th St Long Beach William B. McKesson Ator Art Baker LuWanna Cormier Ares Morrison Southland

Social Evening by Brittania Society at Machinists Hall

The Brittania Society sponsors a social evening featuring dancing and refreshments. The event is set for Saturday at 8 30 p.m. in Machinists Hall located at 728 Elm Ave.

Brittania Society Machinists Hall Elm Ave

The Grace of Gratitude in February Reader's Digest

Discover from author A. J. Cronin how expressing appreciation changes life. The article The Grace of Gratitude guides readers to say thanks for small and great kindnesses, offering a simple secret for a new outlook. Read in February Reader's Digest, now on sale.

A. J. Croniit Rala

Elderweds Say Long Marriage Is a Matter of Choice

The Noah I Howell and his wife of Long Beach celebrate 53 years of marriage, stating they do not believe in divorce. They married in Beechgrove, Arkansas and have lived in Long Beach since 1923. Their family includes daughters, a son-in-law, a grandson, and relatives who are teachers in Europe.

Noah I. Howells Long Beach Mrs. Howell Howells Beechgrove Ark Howell Otha M. Johnson Kenneth Meyers Richard M. Johnson Europe Claybourn Potter Jonesboro Lee Guthrie Paragould Ellis Williams

Fraternal Events Scheduled In Long Beach Clubs

Long Beach Emblem Club 106 meets at 8 p.m. in Elks Club 4101 E Willow St. led by Mrs Bertrand F Nor man. Genevieve Welch district 10 deputy president will instruct Rebekah Lodge 360 officers during the 8 p.m. meeting at YWCA. Jessie Bowers new noble grand presides. Refreshments by Nola Lockridge and Othelda Van Alstyne. THURSDAY Jewel Club CBS meets for noon luncheon at 124 W 14th St Harriet Anderson chairman.

Meere Neers Long Beach Emblem Club Elks Club E. Willow SL Bertrand F. Norman Genevieve Welch District 10 Rebekah Lodge YWCA Jessie Bowers New Noble Grand Nola Lockridge Othelda van Alstyne Jewel Club CBS W. 14Th St Harriet Anderson

Shower Honors Maxine Hewett

Maxine Hewett was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted at Erma Bulgrin's home on 2946 E Third St. Cousin Madelene Graham assisted the hostess. Attendees included Helen Butler, Pauline Short, Kathryn Olson, Madaline McClelland, Ada McFarlin, Meraldy Strasser, Mary Goosens, Eleanor Gilchrist, Ruby Welling, Veryle Blossom and Elma Riggins.

Maxine Hewett Erma Bulgrin E. Third St Madelene Graham Helen Butter Pauline Short Kathryn Olson Madaline McClelland Ada McFarlin Meraldy Strasser Mary Goosens Eleanor Gilchrist Ruby Welling Veryle Blossom Elma Riggins

New Cushioned-Crpl Product Promises Secure Denture Fit

A new Cushton-Crp device claims to hold false teeth firmly with a snug dentist mold like fit. It promises cushion comfort for gums, reduced slipping, odorless use, and long-lasting results with monthly or nightly cleaning. Money back guarantee offered.

Nelle Gs

How to Win at Bridge With Any Partner Preview

A bridge column notes Sam Fry's book How to Win at Bridge With Any Partner. It emphasizes partnering constantly, with Oswald Jacoby discussed as a must know figure. The author fills the other hands and notes a six heart contract where South ruffs.

Sam Fry

Five Clubs Bid Reconsidered in Five Club Slam Line

Analyzing a bridge hand, South opens five clubs aiming for slam but North may misinterpret. Sam notes the bid hints club void, yet practical understanding hinges on North’s perception. Fry bid style cited. South’s aggressive bidding praised after decades of play.

Sam South North Hit

Ensemble on Concert Series at Lome Beach Museum

Rocco Leggett directs a 10 piece ensemble in a varied program for the Lome Beach Museum of Art concert series Friday at 8 p.m. Selections include works by Buxtehude Haydn Scarlatti Mozart Holberg Greg Tchaikovsky White and Hartley. Members listed include Alex Leber Edwina Smith Nicolas Furjanick Bob Gibson Gordon Groves Margaret Main Robert McKenzie Alayne Armstrong Russell Black and a bass player.

Rocco Leggett Lome Beach Museum of Art Buxtehude Haydn Scarlatti Mozart Holberg Greg Tchaikovsky White Hartley Alex Leber Edwina Smith Nicolas Furjanick Bob Gibson Goredon Groves Margaret Main Robert McKenzie Alayne Armstrong Russell Black

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