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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1971

Page

5

Hospital honors auxiliary unit at 25 year milestone

Memorial Hospital and its Volunteers Auxiliary marked 25 years of service at a surprise annual meeting led by 17 year old Martha Wheeler. Founding members Mines Harry J. Wirtz Ralph E. Eusden and Albert A. Carrey received bouquets as the group was lauded for donating $700,000 to ill and injured children, funding $3,000 monthly hospital costs, and helping inaugurate the postwar pediatric ward in Long Beach and the city’s first hospital gift shop.

Martha Wheeler Memorial Hospital Children's Memigital Hospital Auxiliary Victor Tago The Auxiliary, Mines Harry J. Wirtz Ralph E. Eusden Albert A. Carrey Craig Hosmer Long Beach Auxiliary Founders Mines Relph E. Ensden

New Officers Install at 10th Anniversary of South Coast Chapter

The South Coast Chapter of the National Charity League held installation rites at the Petroleum Club honoring new officers led by Mrs. Lewis Webb. Mines. Vanca Shepherd and a slate including Max [largis, Mito Olsen, Joseph Verrette, Allen Hughes, and others assumed presidential duties amid the 10th anniversary observance. Fifteen provisionals earned active member status after a year of training, with names like Mines. Robert Bosely and Roy Chartier among them.

South Coast National Charity League Petroleum Club Vanca Shepherd Max [Largis Mito Olsen Joseph Verrette Allen Hughes Richard Frandsen Willis Clark Roy Wollbright Burford Johnston George Crum Robert Bosely Roy Chartier Edward Demmon Jr Lee Gray Richard Johnson Charles Lissehultz James Morse Benjamin Pearson Albert Pickett Harry Riegel James Sanderson

Long Beach Desk and Derrick Club 20th Anniversary Dinner

The Long Beach Desk and Derrick Club marks its 20th anniversary with a dinner meeting at 7 p.m. at Sam's Sea Foot Restaurant in Huntington Beach. Guest speaker Stan Sweeney of Southern California Gas Co will discuss the Flames That Came Out of the Cold and natural gas use. Contacts Leticia Anderson, James Sient, and Ray Smith. Senior Ticktockers received gold service-charms, while Carol Ann Charrier earned the Merci Award for 350 hours of service. OFFICERS' WIVES club officers announced at Allen Center. installation honors at Long Beach Chapter of the American Society of Women Accountants with Stella M. Viachos as president.

Long Beach Sam Sea Foot Huntington Beach Stan Sweeney Southern California Gas Company Leticia Anderson James Sient Ray Smith Carol Ann Charrier Merci Charity League Robert C. Westmyer Officers Wives Club Allen Center Mmes Francis Risser Vareld Miller John Woelfel Monroe Smartt Haryty Hansen Wilmer Northrup Horace V. Bird Los Angeles-Long Beach Navy Station Allen Canter Puccvii American Society of Women Accountants Stella M. Viachos Clara Christie Rosella Sheehan Agnes Russell Anna Dietrich Norma Farris Billie Sue Cobb Marie Bell May Campbell Tillie Bolte

Spaghetti dinner and wine tasting by local association

Long Beach Legal Secretaries Association hosts a spaghetti dinner and wine tasting Friday in Community Room at Fidelity Federal Plaza 555 E Ocean Blvd. Doors open 6 p.m. for wine, dinner served 7 p.m. Tickets cost 2.50. Reservations via Leah Triplett 910 Chestnut Ave Apt 4.

Long Beach Legal Secretaries Association Fidelity Federal

Long Beach clubs award grants to students

Long Beach organizations presented scholarships and grants to numerous students: Stephanie Fiering of Mayfair High School received a $500 Bellflower Women's Club scholarship to LA Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital Nursing program starting in September. Sheri C. Berke earned a $200 grant from the Long Beach American Society of Women Accountants to pursue an accounting BS at CSULB. Additionally, Ruth M. Ruud and Runiy Lee Whitehurst received $10 each from the North Long Beach Women's Club for senior year achievements.

Long Beach Stephanie Fiering Mayfair Bellflower Women's Club Stephanie R.N Los Angeles Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital American Society of Woman Accountants Sheri C. Berke Miss Berke California State College At Jordan High School Ruth M. Ruud Runiy Lee Whitehurst North Long Beach Women's Club Adrian Department of Long Beach Ehell CSCLE Thomas Dimas Paul Wagner Joseph Battista Gwen Dunham Robert Bush James Estes Armando Gailo Soroptimist Club of Nancy Blackstock Sally Maher Long Beach City College Marion Hatchell CSB Rhonda Gill Wilson High School

Aces Gordon MacRae Plays Grand Slam Bridge

The article recalls Gordon MacRae, famed singer and Oklahoma star, delivering a legendary bridge hand. He opens two hearts, then, after careful play, reaches a grand slam in no trump by discarding high cards strategically. He enjoys the showman’s moment, discarding ace and king of hearts, and quips about being a ham.

Gordon MacRae Macktas WorthSouth MacRae North West Hie

Special Reading Help On a One to One Basis

A Reading Perception Center offers one to one tutoring by trained teachers with rates from six to nine dollars weekly. Free diagnostic testing and no charge for initial evaluation. The program uses a phonics based approach and visual auditory training at Village Road. Contacts include 420-1212.

EMR Vilage Road Arary

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