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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1968

Page

19

Velvet Formality Dominates Chicago Home Furnishings Market

The international home furnishings market in Chicago showcases increased formality and velvet upholstery across several lines. Merger of traditional and modern elements appears in Mediterranean and French influenced pieces, with storage towers and plush, elaborate seating reflecting wealth-driven demand.

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Speech contest entrant in Miami speaks on race and acceptance

Doris Williams of Compton College shared her perspective on being black in America during a Miami speech contest. She contrasted Compton California life with the broader nation, urged white and black communities toward understanding, and thanked donors who funded her trip from Long Beach and Compton.

Long Beach Doris Williams Miami Fla Compton College Doris Sam Block Compton Matthew Jenkins Williams Florida

Long Beach Weddings Feature Two Couplings

Jessica Jo Patrick wed Ross Erwin Yeaman at Eastside Christian Church with a family reception at the bride’s home and a planned residence in North Long Beach. Sharon Dee O'Brien and J. Gary Fitzgerald married at St Matthew Catholic with a reception at Long Beach Petroleum Club, then to live in Long Beach. Lana Gayle Ruddach and Dennis Ray Glover tied nuptials in Los Altos United Church before a Long Beach home reception. both brides and grooms are Long Beach area natives with multiple local relatives involved.

Jessica Jo Patrick Douglas Wilson E. 15Th St Ross Erwin Yeaman George Yeaman Carita St Eastside Christian Church Becky Rigo Verde Wolton Jackie Barber Nancy Wensyel Verdee Wolton Craig Smith Les Arnold Norman Holly Kenneth Barber North Long Beach Sharon Dee O’brien J. Gary Fitzgerald St. Matthew Catholic Church Dennis Ray Glover Los Altos United Church George M. Ruddach Lave Ave Petroleum Club Kathie Thompson Walt Joes Shawnee Mission Kan Kansas City Verla Browning Karen Evelyn Berg Cheryl Niles Virginia Country Club Marge Milt) Thompson Walt Madeleine W B.) Joes Alameda TWA

Lake Arrowhead couples host Athletes Feat at fairway retreat

Five couples led by Bud and Irene Warren vacationed at a cabin on the 16th fairway of Lake Arrowhead Country Club enjoying golf gourmet dining and gin rummy. Guests included J. B. Dixon John Eperjesi pro at Old Ranch CC and Scotty Louk with others sharing meals ice cream and festive companionship.

Bud Irene Warren Lake Arrowhead Country Club J. B Mary Lou Dixon John Claudia Eperjesi Old Ranch CC Bob Joyce Carter Scotty Marilyn Louk

Beard and Nill exchange vows in Lakewood Jamaica trip follows

Carol W Nill and William H Beard III wed at Truett Memorial Baptist Church. The bride wore ivory peau de soie with lace and crystals. Guests included Paul Carlson as matron of honor and Cori Phillips as flower girl. The couple plans to live at 11441 E 216th St Lakewood after a Jamaica honeymoon.

Jamaica Carol W. Nill William H. Beard III Truett Memorial Baptist Church Carl M. Nill Wheaton, Ill Paul Carlson Nell Laney Terry Johnson Jon Nill Cori Phillips Robert A. Beard Douglass Hawkins Miami Fla William H. Beard Jr Jerry Miller James Shoemaker Martin Raps Westmont College Santa Barbara Tustin Stanford University Rice University Houston Tex E. 216Th St Lakewood

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