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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1957
Page
12
A letter from a student examines why two friends act immature around boys and crowds. she asks for guidance to help them see how they come across. The writer notes two other girls are fun yet well behaved, while the others scream, giggle, and deter potential dates, asking for advice.
Misa Joan Mario Starkey daughter of Mrs Virgin Jen gen and Gordon Starkey of Toledo has promised to wed Gregory E Lobdell son of Mrs Geraldine Manulkin of Anaheim and Donald J Lobdell of Minneapolis. Both graduates of Wilson High School. Starkey a freshman at Long Beach State College studies ecology. Lobdell recently returned from a five month trip to Europe and is a first year student at Occidental College. No date set for the wedding.
The engagement of Miss Virginian Thornton to Dwight G Bennett Jr is announced by the bride elects parents Mr and Mrs Ralph W Thornton of 12 W 8th Pl. The groom to be is an engineering major at the University of Southern California and is the son of Rev and Mrs Dwight G Bennett Sr of 2537 E Third St.
Amvet Auxiliary Post 48 will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday at the home of Ann Striegel 1950 FE Market St to elect delegates to the June state convention. A luncheon will be served. A party is planned for p.m. May 22 at the home of Mrs John Reed 6140 Lewile Ave.
Long Beach women joined about 200 Tri Delta members at a regional meeting held at Uughland's Inn Carmel. Attending from Long Beach were Mrs Halton Trower alumnae advisor to Phi Kappa Chapter Mrs Charles Burch president of Long Beach alumnae chapter Miss Valerio White part president of Phi Kappa Miss Carol Davia chapter president and Miss Mary Ann Korsich active member. Trower and White led panel discussions aligned with the theme Up to Date Tri Delta with focus on education for membership and fraternity problems in general.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Grace Methods Church will host its annual birthday party Friday at 7 30 p m in Fellowship Hall. Twenty two birthday cakes will spell Happy Birthday and 22 extravagant flower arrangements will adorn the room. Husbands of members are invited as honored guests. Misa Clara Pearls, president, will greet more than 300 guests. Mrs Alden C Jones will lead the program and Mrs R Vernon Johnson handles refreshments. At the end Dwight G Bennetts will announce the year's officers.
Phi Mu Alumnae of Long Beach plan a Thursday evening gathering at Mrs. Ernest Jones home with a luncheon and card party to honor graduates. The event includes a piano recital by Star on 429 Santiago Ave and a June luncheon at the Henring Clubhouse 124 W lath with Mrs. William Riley presiding.
Lote Club members and guests filled Mrs. Ferguson and Mrs. Duncan homes with smiles and monogram gifts at a Sunday brunch. Betty Hubbard and Norman L Driml plan marriage as Jolene McGinty heads to a surprise shower and Carolyn Hoot is to wed Willan Magione. coeds Claire Liebenguth earns Spurs honor.
Dr Giles T. Brown spoke before Ebell of Long Beach on significant developments in international affairs. His remarks outlined broad international themes and notable changes in world events highlighting Rusali's successes.
YWCA Camp Tahquitz will run July 2 through August 27 in the San Jacinto Mountains near Idyllwild. The camp, owned and operated by eight Southern California YWCA chapters, spans 160 acres and offers swimming hiking horseback riding crafts and games for girls ages 11 to 17. For information contact your local YWCA.
Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church marks its ninth anniversary with a Friday evening dance at Lakeswood Country Club. The K C Mellowtones provide music as Joseph Roletta chairs the event with James Amthel Oliver Sparrow Madaline Glascock and Louise Dixon assisting. Tickets at the door. A cocktail party hosted by St Marks Guild precedes the dance at Ward and Mrs Dixon home with co host Mrs Bernard Wishway. St Elizabeth Guild hosts a pre dance gathering at the Amrhein home.
At a gathering hosted by Mrs. Ethel Gantz 1048 East 48th Street the INNN Club chose Mrs. Myrtle Deny as president. The new officers include Mrs. Gladys Rendahl vice president Mrs. Myrtle Albers treasurer Mrs Goth Humphreys recording secretary and Mrs Jessie Ryan corresponding secretary. Lydia Sheeran and Mrs Albers were named hostesses.
A new bathroom basin faucet features a single dial to regulate water temperature and faucet flow. The unit comes in pastel colors and white, offering a streamlined, modern look for homes.
Fragmentary notes describe club day timing for dry cleaning and pickup logistics. Mentions arranging pickups, a garage storage reference, and a bridge club contact with a phone number. Includes unclear terms PETRI PETAI and Hemlock 66291.
The Ways and Means committee and group chairmen announced that their drive has raised more than $3,500 during the vers. The event highlighted contributions from key members and supporters in the community.
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