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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1958
Page
10
The Army and Navy Auxiliary 139 plans a Friday gathering at 1437 East Oth Street, home of Lena St Clair. Members will bring sandwiches and coffee will be served. Von Velma Barger named sewing chairman.
Joyce Kent reports Mrs Mildrea Younger urged support for NATO and U S aid during a Long Beach GOP Juniors luncheon. She argued NATO keeps Russia off balance and West European and North African countries would drift behind the Iron Curtain without it. The talk touched on campaign issues and the June 3 primary, stressing broader GOP ticket interest.
Lucile Edmonds was named president of NNN Club during a recent meeting in the home lot Myrtle Albers. Other officers are Myrtle Denny vice president Ethel Gantz treasurer Beth Humph Keys secretary Catherine Hines corresponding secretary. The club voted to make Exceptional Children Foundation its philanthropy. Assisting the hostess were Joydia Sheeran and Ethel Gantz.
Mary Prime reports on designer James M Galanos forecasting the chemise style will evolve into a more flattering silhouette. He notes fashion cycles last about ten years, but cannot fix a date for the next shift as trends change rapidly. The shift aims to end the shapeless chemise as cotton fashion evolves.
Philadelphia born designer Galanos, based in Beverly Hills, notes California does not define his work and praises French technique. He recalls three years designing for Robert Piguet in Paris, runs a California shop since 1952, and has won the Coty American Fashion Critics' Award twice. Prices range 200 to 3000 dollars as he urges self-study and honest taste.
Classified ad urges selling surplus items including land livestock and machinery. Encourages dialing HE 2 5953 for contact. Objects referenced are general in nature with no specific people or organizations named.
Gamma Theta Chapter of Sigma Kappa at Long Beach State College will honor February and June graduates as guests of the Yocel alumnae chapter at a 9 a.m. brunch in the home of Mrs. John B. Gunning. Mrs. William Robinson serves as chairman with Mrs. J. Frank Beckner as alumnae chapter president and presiding officer. Mrs. A. E. Jonson-Rache will speak on projects and aims. Fred Barnes will present an award to the outstanding senior. Honored seniors include Lois Lugart Nancy Cooke Jean Genaltis Beverly Heyn Jeanne Hodges Helen Trol-Isowski Pat McWichols Yvonne McPike and Roslyn Springer.
Miss Dimple Martin, engaged to James VY. Remple, was feted at a surprise shower hosted by Mrs. Mario Chamells at 3244 Palo Verde Ave. A four-tier cake topped with a miniature bridge and bridegroom framed the party, with buffet by the hostess and assistants. Attendees included the bride’s mother and numerous friends and relatives. The couple will wed July 13 at Uptown Church of Christ.
The annual memorial service will be held at the clubhouse 1309 E 3rd St on Friday at 1 30 p m Mrs IHva Marquardt presides The program includes a vocal duet by Myranna and Billy Coon selections by coloratura soprano Janine Karaiscos with Rena Hadreth on piano and a talk by Dr Carl Stern
Susan B. Anthony Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its final luncheon of the year in Washington. Regent Mrs Thomas McClendon reported attendance at the 67th Continental Congress and, after the meal at Dovalis Ranch Restaurant, elected new officers led by Miss Odette Powell as regent and a slate including Mrs William Spence first vice regent and Mrs Loyal Tinder second vice regent.
Five Long Beach residents join about 1000 American students at Mexico City College this spring. Enrollees include Joan Ellen Buckner, Leroy Butler, Kathleen Neena Kelly, Martha Jean Mayo, and Joseph M. Quinn. The college operates like U S schools with English classes and stateside credits. The Institute of International Education reports more Americans study there than at any other university abroad.
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