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Newspaper

Independent Long Beach

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1952

Page

12

Cunningham Bruce Vows Solemnized at Greenwich Chapel

Joanne Bruce became Mrs. Harald C. Cunningham on December 14 in Greenwich Wedding Chapel. The couple, with 70 guests, planned a Las Vegas and Death Valley honeymoon and will reside in Long Beach after January 1.

Joanne Bruce Harald C. Cunningham Greenwich Harold M. Bruce Cedar Ave Pne Clark Cunningham Guy Roher Ralph Vea Jill Marie Miner Sherman Miner Sr Sherman Miner Jr Ralph Vea Jr Las Vegas Death Valley Long Beach

Ebel Notes Group 7 Christmas Party December gathering

Group 7 members met December 23 at noon at 601 Terrain e Ave to celebrate their annual Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Chilton Hammond. Guests and many members attended, with Christmas decor, a large patio tree, and gift exchanges after a brief business session and lunch.

Walter Hoffman Terraine Ave Chilton Hammond Assisten Mmes H. K. Graebar L. L. Zieratt Howard Goodwin Waldo Bland Betty Walker Hervey Hunter J. F. Lonsdale G. P. Robinson Wilbur Lee Candy Glen Scott Hazel Krause William Nicol Curtis Powell Harry Weinberg Edwin Cafferkey Daniel Dobler Irva Kershaw Roy Congdon Emma Horn Elizabeth Corning Bertram Gee Tacie Widdis Mabel Cowton Hazel Weld Herbert Ferguson William Codarholm Mary Farrow Ben Griffin William Crow Don Briggs

NB& PW Club Fetes Yuletide at Christmas Party

Long Beach National Business and Professional Women's Club held its annual Christmas party at the YWCA on Monday evening. Eve Tichenor presided, Florence Eddy presented the program, and Santa arrived to distribute gifts. Readings, music, carols, and festive decorations accompanied refreshments hosted by Hazel Gray and assistants.

Long Beach National Business and Professional Women's Club YWCA Santa Clay Hazel Gray Merle Parmiey Gertrude Weber Kethieon Heal Watel Brind Eve Tichenov Mabel Berry

Juniors Aid Kris Kringle at North Long Beach Club

North Long Beach Junior Women's Club held a holiday meeting at Houghton Park Clubhouse. Members collected canned goods, staples, and toys for a needy family and a GI family adopted by the Juniorettes. The Merry Maids sang carols under Mrs. Russe Davison Jr. and a trio—James Carroll Young Marshall Keiley Miss Mary Morris—performed.

North Long Beach Houghton Park Merry Maids Russe Davison Jr Iames Carroll Young Marshall Keiley Mary Morris l Mmes Leland Pierce Alvin Haas John E. Wherry Douglas K. Morris Grover Seguine Jr Marshall Keiler Santa Claus Fred Hart Nor' S Long Beach

Stuck With It Girl Hooked By Present

Connie Marino nine year old of San Pedro was using a crochet hook gifted for Christmas when its sharp tip pierced her middle left finger. A friend carried her to San Pedro Receiving Hospital where a doctor removed the instrument.

San Pedro Connie Marino Connie S. Mesa St San Pedro Receiving Hospital

Honeymoon in Palm Springs Wedding Details

Mr. and Mrs. Boree H. Allen wed in late November at the Garden Wedding Chapel in Palm Springs. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Reena Matthews and T. C. Matthews of Modesto, wore a French lace gown with pearls and a chapel train. Norman Stoneman was best man. Miss Roberta Temby served as maid of honor. reception hosted by Mrs. B. Murphy and Mrs. J. Visel. The bride, Polytechnic High School graduate, attends LBCC. groom, from Lynchburg, Va., attended local schools and is stationed at Terminal Island with the U S Navy.

Ave Ahat Palm Springs Boree H. Alien Venda Lee Matthews Flace Garden Reena Matthews T. C. Matthews Modesto Hart Allen Lynchburg Roberta Temby Delores de Moss Martha Mildes Norman Stoneman Jride

Citizens protest waste paper plant in Weber Ave zoning clash

Compton activists gathered at Weber Ave protest planned waste paper handling factory. They argued the site zoning M 1 conflicts with city rules and that junk handling should be in M 2 zones. City Attorney Aylmer said the project could comply and violate penalties may follow when operative. The planning commission also approved relocation of a house at Mona Blvd after repainting and owner compliance.

Compton iWeber Ave City Planning Commission Weber Ave A. Leroy Aylwmer Bellflower N. Mona Blvd

Snowflake Bail Heralds Lakewood Plaza Party Night

A Lakewood Plaza Women’s Club Snowflake Bail winds up with guests in Greenbough Pine room decor at Wilton’s Marine Room. Notables include Mrs Worden and many out of town visitors from Eagle Rock Glendale Beverly Hills and Long Beach. Lecture attendees mingle before the ball and a Robert Marines buffet supper caps the gala.

Lakewood Plaza Wilton’s Marine Room Raymond Wardens Mrs. Worden S Samuel LaGrastas Eagle Rock Michael Dales West Hollywood Gaineford Glendale Lester Strongs Manhattan Beach Harold Heid Tige Jacqueline Morris Beverly Hills C. Carter Schneiders Long Beach Seymour Hanmer al Weil Abe Golum Zirmre Harris Stanley Morris Sybik Haire David Crowell Richard Q. Petitiil Iverene Adamson Willner Jack Barnetts David Walters Herbert Stevenses Stanley Goldins Robert Harrises Cassy Jerry Rebemsdorf Jenny Zongroges Don Bergers George Brauers Bud Lipmas Robert Marines Wiliam Runbeck

Four Foreign Guests Describe Lives At CC Gathering

At a Woman's City Club current events meeting four women from Japan Austria Sweden and Germany spoke about their early lives before arriving in America. Foods from their countries were sampled while Dr Kenneth Bailey showed a Norway film and Grace W Houghton performed a Christmas gift soliloquy.

Woman's City Club America Haruyo Kamori Japan H. Kanow Ray Harris Austria Germany Nell Sundkvist Kinna Sweden Wilma Burgess Norway Kenneth Bailey Grace W. Houghton H. &. Bayless F. E. Cummings

Library Group Observes Yule

Alamitos Library group celebrated Christmas with a family dinner and festive decorations. Hostess committee led by Mina Taylor as chair, with George Dulin Zella Bender and H D Jensen arranged garlands trees and Santa displays. Gifts were given via a numbers guessing game.

Alamitos Mmes Mina Taylor George Dulin Zella Bender H. D. Jensen Raymond Duffus Madelone Davis I. D. Jones Bridge

Sheet Knowledge Type Numbers Describe Muslin and Percale Weights

The numbers assign sheet types by weight and feel. Type 128 is medium-weight muslin, Type 14 is heavy-duty muslin, Type 18 is smooth light-weight percale, and Type 200 is superfine luxurious percale.

Newlyweds Honeymoon At Big Bear

Janet Audrey Wason and Larry Artur Dickerson wed December 13 at Belmont Heights Methodist Church. The bride wore silver blue satin with nylon details and carried white carnations. maid of honor Carol Nason, bridesmaids Dorothy Wilson and Lillian Tody. Best man Sat Eugene Reardon. ushers Corporal Gerald Johnson and John L. Bunch. After a church reception, the couple left for a Big Bear honeymoon and will reside in Seal one Dee, 26.

Janet Audrey Wason George Wason Prospect Ave Larry Artur Dickerson Arthur Dickerson Powell, Wye Grover Regby Belmont, Heights Methodist Church Carol Nason Dorothy Wilson Lillian Tody Eugene Reardon Gerald Johnson John L. Bunch Big Bear Seal One Dee Wilson High School Valkyries Kearney State Teachers College

Soloists Named for The Messiah by Southern California Society

NORWALK announced by Miss Terry Quartarolo press chairman. The Messiah soloists are set for 8 15 p m December 26 at Philharmonic Auditorium Los Angeles.

Norwalk Solasis Southern California Oratorio Society Terry Quartarolo Philharmonic Auditorium Los Angeles

Angel Feted On Birthday In Charleston Foster Mother Honored

Mrs Adeline Marone born 75 years ago in Charleston earned the title angel of the orphans by adopting 13 children. Now retired, she receives cards from former wards as her Paramount home is celebrated with family hosts and neighbors.

Paramount Adeline Marone E. Harrison Charleston

Clever Mats From Tangles and Glue to Cardboard

Craft notes describe making placemats from tangles and glue on cardboard, then coating each mat with fresh white shellac.

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