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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1961

Page

5

Traveling Light Fine-But Not for Her

Margaret Richards notes travel experts tout minimal packing yet many women, including the narrator, resist. She recalls two weeks away with a single dress failing to satisfy her, describing soggy slips, wrinkled blouses, and ruined shoes. She jokes about airlines’ weight concerns and resolves to try traveling light slowly, planning August trips with three suitcases and a travel trunk.

Margaret Richards Kansas City UPI

Luncheons and Meetings Across Local Groups Thursday and Friday

Women of Trinity Lutheran Church hold a monthly meeting with social hour at 7 30 and a short business session at 8 00 guest speaker Dr Frederick Smith of Lutheran Welfare. Jewel Club OES host a noon luncheon with cards at 124 West 14th Street. All States Chapter 502 OES memorial meeting at Monte Vista Masonic Temple. Army and Navy Union Auxiliary meets at 7 30 pm at Vetter Ang Memorial Building. 6 East Long Beach WCTU hosts a noon garden party with covered dish luncheon and social hour at Mrs Mattie Sturges home 2021 Dawson Avenue.

Trinity Lutheran Church Eighth Street Linden Avenue Deborah Leah Frederick Smith Lutheran Welfare All States OES Memorial, & P.m Monte Vista Masonic Temple Market St Grace Minner East Long Beach WCTU Mattie Sturges Dawson Ave

Former Resident Weds San Luis Obispo Man

Sherrell Ann Keller, formerly of Tarst Presbyterian Church in San Luis Obispo, married William L. Miller, son of Harvey L. Miller of San Luis Obispo. The couple, both Poly graduates, will reside in San Luis Obispo after a honeymoon to Monterey.

Tarst Presbyterian Church San Luis Obispo Sherrell Ann Keller Long Beach William L. Miller Harvey L. Miller Edward J. Keller John Campbell Karen Keller Bill Gaw James Kennedy Usher

Milligan engagement announced for Shirley Millican

Mr and Mrs George Millican of Long Beach announce their daughter Shirley's engagement to Bud Hinkson of Eugene Oregon. Shirley Yale graduated from Jordan High and Whittier College with the Athenian Society. Bud attended the University of Oregon as student body president and a Sigma Chi member. Both are with Campus Crusade for Christ. Shirley has toured the United States visiting universities on its behalf for three years. Bud operates the Crusade in Oregon. They plan to marry June 16 at North Long Beach Brethren Church.

Happy George Milligan Long Beach Shirley Bud Hinkson Eugene, Ore Jordan High School Whittier College Athenian Society University of Oregon Sipma Chi Fraternity Campus Crusade For Christ United States Oreemn North Long Beach

Kennyettes Install Mrs Murray for third term at Honolulu Restaurant

Mrs Louis H Murray will be installed as Kennyettes president for her third term at a Wednesday noon ceremony at the Hawaiian Restaurant. Reservations are managed by Sue Wood Leona Ball and Mrs John Duthie. Murray has held many leadership roles in veteran and auxiliary groups and has served as a longtime volunteer at Long Beach Veterans Hospital. Attendants include Blanche Canaday Le Ralf Clarence Kruger Edward Bennett Rose Gustafson Thomas Davi John Ruthie and Wilsant Buchanan. C L Jones of Long Beach Veterans Hospital will officiate.

Louis H. Murray Vista St Kennyettes Sue Wood Leona Ball John Duthie Kenneyettes Sister Elizabeth Kenny Murray Ladies Auxiliary Fleet Reserve Association Long Beach Moffett Auxilary of Blanche Canaday le Ralf Clarence Kruger Edward H. Bennett Rose Gustafson Thomas J. Davi John Ruthie Wilsant Buchanan C.L. Jones Annager Long Beach Veterans Hospital

Alicia Hart Allot Time for Repairs

Alicia Hart advises allotting weekly time for small repairs like sewing buttons and mending. She emphasizes changing from street clothes when home, airing garments, and storing shoes properly. A sewing box and steam iron aid quick repairs and pressing, while regular cleaning prevents setting dirt in.

Handy Hints for Garden Hand Care and Gloves

Simple gloves prevent garden hand injuries. Wear plastic, rubber, or cotton gloves for protection. Before donning, rub nails into a soft cake of soap and apply hand cream to keep skin hydrated and clean.

Potato Cooker From Tin Makes Simple Oven

A tiny household tip explains using an empty coffee tin as a makeshift oven for a single potato. Place the potato in the tin, seal with the lid, and bake over a low flame on the stove for a quick baked potato.

Theta alumnae theme hair styles and dinner party

At a Theta alumnae gathering at Ana Bel Parks home a hair style demonstration by Irene Lin focused on frequent changes for attractiveness and morale. Attendees listed include Juanita Ritter Harriet Wood Niki Pitlman and others as they note ideas and social appetizers. The evening also featured a Japanese progressive dinner with guests in Oriental attire ending with dancing at Chris Farr's and later couples noted among Donna Archibald Nina Nardiella Joni Williams Ruth Roubel and spouses.

Kappa Alpha Theta Anabel Parks Juanita Ritter Harriet Wood Niki Pitlman Irene Lin Audrey Brown Ellen Landis Pat Craig Nancy Warnock Ruth Pearce Madeline Forbes Patty Berkenshaw Genelle Neveau Daltie Mellring Fat Brinkerhoff Alice Solberg Mabel Pat Rath Connie Rifkin Jean Boeler Chris Farr Donna Archg Ibald Ray Miner Nina Nardiella Larry Beck Joni Walliams Don Crawford Jerr Stacy Chuck Lowery Ruth Roubel Mason Kight

Exploring Mind and the Power of Education

The piece argues education may boost happiness by increasing understanding of self and others. It notes that educated individuals often feel more at home in their world and derive satisfaction from learning and self-improvement while cautioning against equating happiness solely with degrees.

PTA Luncheon to Honor Incoming and Retiring Presidents

Long Beach Council of PTA will honor its incoming and retiring presidents at a luncheon Thursday at Lakewood Country Club. Officers and chairs will attend a roundtable Friday at First Methodist Church to install new leaders, with final council meeting at Stephens Junior High School Fine Arts. Mrs Raymond Sell will conduct, and Carl Ralston, L. Attalmstan, W. Dean, J. Rotate Jr, Wy Atchinson, and Joseph Myer slated for installation for the 1614 year.

Long Beach Council of PTA Anl Lakewood Country Club First Methodist Church Pith Street Pacific Avenue Stephens Lph Raymond Sell Ann Cal Will Conduct Maes Rood Basicom Carl Ralston L. Attalmstan

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