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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1961

Page

9

Look Who's Cooking Cake From Waldorf Astoria

Ellen Schumacher a poised hospital volunteer director in Southern California. born in Missouri, educated in Lindenwood College and Arlington State College. directed Baptist Memorial Hospital volunteers since 1958, leading 350 volunteers in 36 areas. She mentors teens, teaches church youth, and loves cooking as a social focus, sharing a recipe from a Waldorf Astoria chef for a quick dessert.

Elen Schumacher Cayreers Missouri Mississippi Texas Ellen St. Charles Lindenwood College Arlington State College Jackson San Antonio Tex Aii San Tonia Becme Baptist Memorial Hospital Porras Elen Lone Beach Los Angeles Southern California Memtorial Hospital Children’s Auxiliary Las Madrinas Guild Truett Memorial Baptist Church Abfriisa Eastern Star PLO Waldorf Astor

Pioneer teacher Agnes Wolcott celebrated 80th birthday

Agnes Wolcott formerly of Long Beach and now in Sierra Madre was feted at Siena Madre Congregational Church on her 80th birthday. A "This Is Your Life" style program recalled her career starting in 1904 with Long Beach schools, later at Santa Monica High, Polytechnic, and a 1920 appointment as principal of the Continuation School. The event drew faculty colleagues, former students, and sending greetings from many.

Agnes Wolcott Long Beach Sierra Madre Siena Madre Congregational Church Atlantic Avenue Long Beach High School Polytechnic Santa Monica High Poly Miss Wolcott Dewey Continuation High School Mmes Ruth Walder Ethel R. Bevan Bevis Spaulding Okla Wood Hahn Walter E. Nelson

Leaders to rally Chest campaign in women’s residential division

The women’s residential division will hold its first rally of the year Thursday from 10 am to noon at Whaley Park Clubhouse. Campaign leaders James H. Crocker and James Scott, introduced by chairwoman Mrs. Francis M. Lowry, outline campaign challenges and health welfare youth services needs.

Community Chest James H. Crocker James Scott Francis M. Lowry Scott Crooker Long Beach Lakewood Signal Hill Dominguez Tew

Heart Guild States Party Discussion At Thursday Meeting

A round table discussion on expanding Heart Guild services will follow the Thursday meeting at 7 30 p m in the staff room of St Marys Hospital at 10th Street and Linden Avenue. The charity invites public participation and plans a forthcoming pool party on July 28 from 6 to 10 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Donnelly.

Heart Guild St. Mary's Hospital 10Th Street Linden Avenue Lloyd Donnelly Deerford St

Park Show Set for Long Beach Band at Bixby Park

The Long Beach Municipal Band directed by Charles Payne returns to Bixby Park Thursday evening for the Programs Under The Stars series. The program will feature the Marijo Christian Dancers from the Los Angeles Recreation Department with Lag, Hawaiian, ballet and acrobatic numbers. Free event starts at 7:20 pm and has drawn about 2,000 weekly audiences, says Honard Tannehill.

Long Beach Charles Payne Bixby Park Recreation Department Los Angeles

Club News on Calendar Event Night at Local Halls

Rebekahs host covered dish luncheon at noon in MacArthur Park while Depree of Honor Lodge 108 holds an 8 p.m. drill team night at Machinists Hall. Temple City Lodge 170 drill team to be honored. All States Chapter 502 CBS meets 8 p.m. Monte Vista Masonic Temple. Hazel Jessen chairs. Grace Smith and Jerald Summy serve as officers. Fleet Reserve Association Ladies Auxiliary Unit 43 meets 8 p.m. Veterans Building. Mary DAndrea presides.

Depree of Honor Machinists Hall Temple City All States CBS Monte Vista Masonic Temple Market St Hazel Jessen Grace Smith Jerald Summy Fleet Reserve Association Ladies Auxiliary Mary D'Andrea

Dessert Card Party by Cards Jewel Club

The Cards Jewel Club OFS invites members to a dessert card party on Thursday at noon hosted at 124 West 14th Street. Attendees should bring cards and enjoy light desserts in a social gathering.

Jewel Club OFS 124 West 14Th Sk

Technique May Make Heart Surgery Safer

A Chicago study reported in Archives of Surgery describes using fluorescein to light up the heart’s conduction system during operations. In dog experiments the bundle of His and adjacent fibers glowed yellow green under UV light, helping surgeons avoid injury and reduce heart rhythm disturbances.

Chicago Met

Exploring Mind 4 Aggressive traits and domestic roles debated

The article questions whether aggression is harmful yet sometimes useful in work. It cites a Michigan study showing many farm and city wives bake, can vegetables, and sew little, then explores how cooperative behavior spreads positive feelings. It invites readers to apply this at home and work to build kindness and cooperation.

Michigan

Minor suit grand slam bid in rubber bridge lesson

Olga Niviard recounts a New York rubber bridge hand in the early 1930s where Mrs Hilliard bets a grand slam despite opponents’ vulnerability. After six diamonds and six spades, the grand slam is bid and doubled, with cautious defense and an anxious moment over a potential double.

Olga Niviard New York Hilliard West East Mrs. Hilliard Olga Kast

Birthday Party Emera Chapter CES 15th Birthday Luncheon

Emera Chapter CES marks its 15th birthday with a neon covered dish luncheon at 728 Elm Ave. The gathering meets at 1 30 pm with Carmella and Harold Cook as presiding worthy matron and patron.

Emera CES Elm Ave Carmella Harold Cook

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