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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1969

Page

16

Desert wedding and church ceremonies mark weekend nuptials

Bonnie Bergman became the bride of Ronald Davis Stephens at Park Crest Church of Christ in Statt Phetes Mountain with a Chantilly lace gown. After a reception the couple left for a desert honey moon and will reside in Garden Grove. The bride is an alumna of Wilson High School. An 8 p.m. ceremony in Bethany Baptist Church united Cynthia Patterson and David Lee Halbert.

Parkcrest Church of Christ Bonnie Lou Bergman Ronald Davis Stephens Vernon D. Stephens Westminster Mr. Stephens Charles Bergman Garden Grove Chantilly Desert Stephens Wilson High School Bethany Baptist Church Cynthia Patterson David Lee Halbert James E. Halbert Scrivener St

Navy League reception honors region leaders and guests

Rear Adm. Horace V. Bird and Mrs. Bird hosted a reception for the 11th Region Navy League Presidents and senior officers. Attendees included retired Capt. Anthony Christopher and Rear Adm. R. D. Driscoll, with visitors from Phoenix led by J. Herbert Bagg. The event featured nautical hospitality, honoring civilian-military ties and marking social milestones such as a 50th wedding anniversary.

Horace V. Bird Navy Bob Farnham Walter Cruttenden Anthony Christopher R. D. Driscoll Phoenix J. Herbert Bagg Arizona Council

Dancers to Perform Tuesday at California State College

Betty Jones and Fritz Ludin will present Dances I Dance at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Little Theater of California State College Long Beach. The program aims to introduce new audiences to modern dance and its evolution.

Betty Jones Fritz Ludin Normance Little California State College, Long Beach

In Fashion The 69 Pant Slant Embraces Bare Midriffs

The season’s pant styles reject dull norms with bold bare midriff looks. Shaped to flatter wearers, the designs evoke Jean Harlow and 1930s glamour, offering exciting fashion statements rather than safety in conformity.

Jean Harlow

Waiting virgin debates vow and value of virtue

Readers write to Dear Abby arguing over waiting for marriage and virginity. Letters from a priest, serviceman, and others express varied views on whether a woman should remain a virgin for marriage and the implications of choosing a partner based on purity.

Abby San Diego Caeen A. B Oklahoma City Mann U.S Shane

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