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Newspaper

Independent Long Beach

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1952

Page

6

Miss Vina Jackson Weds Kenneth Brock in Lakewood Village

The candlelight ceremony at Lakewood Village Church united Miss Vina Jeannine Jackson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Jackson of 8874 Via Wanda, with Kenneth W. Brock of 25642 Plymouth Street. Rev. M. Hall officiated as attendants wore pastel gowns and the reception followed at 1000 Via Wanda. The couple reside at 618 Cerritos Avenue after a brief honeymoon.

Lakewood Village Vina Jeannine Jackson Kenneth W. Brock MM. RB. Hall Robert M. Jackson Wanda Rose Marie Girard Joy Jackson Dianne Curle Faral Jackson Velma Muncy Cherie Jackson Wayne W. Brock Plymouth St Jerry Don Brock Boyd Curle Arthur Girard Wallace Muncy Eugene Muncy Richard Brock Cerritos Ave

Audrey Irwin Betrothal to Walter Tasiemski Announced

The betrothal of Audrey Joanne Irwin to Walter M. Tasiemski is announced by Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Irwin of 3153 Oregon Ave. Audrey is a senior at Polytechnic High School. Walter is the son of Mrs. Nellie Tasiemski of Flint and is stationed in San Francisco with the Air Force.

Audrey Joanne Irwin Walter M. Tasiemski Frank M. Irwin Oregon Ave Miss Irwin Pal Polytechnic High School Nellie Tasiemski Flint, Wich San Francisco Air Force R. F. Rezac Long Beach Phyllis Rupert Woilder E. T. Wolder Beaton St San Pedro Slec Polytechnic High School Jordan Hig School

Junior Board Luncheon Held At Mrs Kellys Home

Ebell Juniors held a luncheon at 2200 Granada Ave hosted by Mrs Paul G Kelley. President Mrs Waltee Yaish led the meeting with reports on a Virginia Country Club Christmas dance and the Junior booth at Ethel Clay’s party benefiting the Exceptional Children’s Foundation. Harold Smith of Standard Oil spoke on the American Cancer Drive in Long Beach. rummage sale dates were announced for January 18 and 19 and January 15 and 16 for card games. The club also discussed a January 2 birthday luncheon.

Paul G. Kelley Granada Ave Ebell Juniors Waltee Yaish Paul N. Webb Virginia Country Club Ethel Clay Fund For the Exceptional Childrens Foundation Harold Smith Standard Oil Co Long Beach Yaish Wilbur Sells

Wanderlust Club Smorgasbord Gala at Emerson Fisher Home

Wanderlust Club hosted a gala at 540 Cedar Ave with co hosts Mines William Franks and Jean Marshall. Elegant yule decorations framed a smorgasbord luncheon, a brief business session led by president Mrs. Jean Marshall, carols sung by Mrs. Arthur F. Bonzer, and a talk by member Mrs. Eugene McCluer about Australia.

Wangetiuse Emerson W. Fisher Cedar Ave William Franks Jean Marsall Jean Marshall Arthur F. Bonzer Eugene McCluer Australia Mmes Everett N. Morningstar James A. Bickel Mabel McFarlang

Humane Society gathering highlights kindness to animals

Long Beach leaders and 50 club presidents attended a reciprocity luncheon at First Presbyterian Church. Dr. W A Young, western regional Humane Society director, spoke on kindness to living beings, citing animal welfare impacts on transport and industries. George M. Crosier represented the Los Angeles SPCAs. Mary Ann Reiman hosted the Christmas event.

Long Beach Humane Society Eileen Woodyard Theron Freese Fred V Shanley Wallace C. Askew George M. Crossex Los Angeles Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Souther California Humane Society Alfred Nelson Vivien Davis First Presbyterian Church Reiman Homes Humane Society Avery Wilma_G. Burgess The H. A. Zelsdorf President's Club W. A. Young American Humane Society Wao Young ‘Sali Bushman Chicago Gori Lla Los Angeles Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals George M. Crosier Southern California Humane Society

Organize New DAR Chapter Meeting Planned

A meeting is planned for Saturday at the home of Mrs. Opal Simpson 1030 Ocean Division to discuss forming a new Daughters of the American Revolution chapter. Eligible women employed or unable to attend daytime meetings for Long Beach chapters are invited to reserve with Mrs. Simpson. a chafing dish buffet dinner will precede the meeting.

Opal Simpson Ocean Divd Niew Daughters of the ‘American Revolution Long Beach

Rumpelmeyer’s Reopens in Frankfurt After War Build

One of history’s famed restaurants resumes in Frankfurt Germany after extensive rebuilding. The revived Rumpelmeyer’s is larger with an extra story yet preserves the cosmopolitan charm and gemutlich atmosphere. Large concert orchestras and international soloists again provide music.

Rumpelmeyer Frankfurt Germany Rumpelmayer's

Navy Mothers Club Jome Port ue Meeting Night

Navy Mothers Club meeting scheduled for Friday at the Armed Beruides YMGA to install officers. Army and Navy Union Carlton Auxiliary No 129 plans Friday gathering at Memorial Bice with Velma Barber presiding.

Navy Mothers Club Jome Portue

Fiorella Guild Meeting At Mrs Abrahamson Home

Fiorella Guild of Auxiliary to Children s Memorial Hospital held a Christmas meeting at Mrs R E Abrahamson 201 E Adams St Gifts were sent to hospitalized children on Christmas Day Tickets for the February Have a Heart and Help a Child Carnival were distributed by Mrs C M Mercer Reports on the guild s store operation were given by Miss Shirley Hess Christmas tea towel orders were filled by chairman Mrs Jesse Corwin A gift exchange and secret pals were enjoyed The attendees included Mines J E Adams A C Woods F C Hess C M Mercer F E Williams H E Cossarek Carl Fairly Jesse Corwin J E Ogden RK E Abrahamson and others

Fiorella Guild of Auxiliary Children's Memorial Hospital R. E. Abrahamson Adams,St C. M. Mercer Guild J.E Ogden Rk, E. Abrahamson

Onyx Rings Dominate Trend As Black Jewelry Rises

A survey of jewelry firms shows onyx remains a leading black element in women's wear over the past decade, praised for its easy cutting and versatile appeal. Palladium metal use is noted, with onyx seen as a superior stone in many decorative styles and costume coordination.

Onyx Zmen

Coronation Plans Highlight Women and Color in 1953 Pageantry

London headlines reveal plans to honor women on coronation day with floral statues and official arrangements led by Sir Hugh Casson. Diana, Countess of Erroll, will carry a silver baton, and fashion features include robes sold after use for 150 pounds.

London Hugh Casson Elizabeth Eoatdicea Ceasar Florence Nightingale Constance Spry New York Park Ave Sir Hugh Diana Countess of Erroll Scotland Robert Bruce Hugh London Times Vic Countess Britain British Color Council Council Unioni

Christmas Angel and Holiday Plans Noted in Pasadena

A fragmented social column notes William Davis and friends visiting Malibu and Long Beach, with plans for Jan 6 meetings. It mentions Gertrude Winston pouring tea, Joan Carter’s archeology interests, travels to Chicago, Roanoke, New York, and Egypt, and Sherry Hos sam hosting a luncheon for Marianne Middel berg. Michael Randolph, born Christmas Day in Evanston, is welcomed by Rev and Mrs George Schurr.

Willian EK Davis Cal Tech Will John B. Harding Jr Malibu Long Elizabeth Lloyd” Patterson Beach Gertrude Winston Fred Tuckers Art Fel- Holtzs Marjorie Hight Rodlow Ruth, Nye, Mullinex Maude Sneed Winifred Smith Hazel West Nell Minnick Lesle Lyons Isabel Eusdleny Inter Chicago Roanoke Egypt Spesettles Scimens New York Carolinas Tennessee King Tut Michael Randolph George Schurr Evanston, Il Willard Schurr Atlantic Ave Methodist Church of

Reservations Made for Play Reservations at Long Beach

Long Beach Community Playhouse hosts gatherings on Friday and Saturday for the current comedy See How They Run amid a five week run. Notable reservations include R D Timmerman and J G McMillen eight seats each, Bernard Knowles seven, and Dr and Mrs Orville Cole six. Saturday groups include Mrs George McLean 23 and H Clement with C A Stokes 12 each. The stage stays dark New Year’s night.

Long ‘Beach Community Playhouse R. D. Timmerman J. G. McMillen Bernard Knowles Orville Cole

Straighten Hips With Daily Drills For Slim Skirts

Max Factor Jr says only unremitting exercise will straighten hips for new slim skirts. He urges no less than 15 minutes of drill each day to achieve straightened curves.

Max Factor

Wax Warning for Flooring Surfaces

Do not use a polishing wax on asphalt or rubber tile as the solvent will soften and pit the flooring. A self polishing wax provides a protective finish without danger or damage.

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