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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1957

Page

14

Civil Rights progress told by Joyce Kent

Milton Senn reports on civil rights progress and ongoing gaps from a talk by JOYCE KENT at a Sisterhood meeting. He cites the 1948 Supreme Court ruling on housing covenants, desegregation gains in the armed forces, education, and government hiring, while noting persistent needs in employment equality, housing, and immigration policy.

Joyce Kent Milton Senn Anti-Defamation League Truman Sisterhood Temple Israel Senn Congress Attourney Serm Supreme Court Timor

Scandinavian styles lead fall casual wear trends

Scandinavian influences arrive this fall shaping American casual wear with Jaconards allover florals and ski type themes, giving designers a fresh appeal and strong favorites status for casual outfits.

Overblouse Note For Chanel Style Suit

A pleated over blouse in orlon and wear jersey with a low waist band suits a Chanel type suit. It looks handsome when the jacket is worn open as well.

Delta Kappa Gamma Long Beach meeting set for weekend

Day 3 1987 Delta Kappa Gamma Society executives from 111 California chapters and 10 regional directors gather Friday to Sunday at the Lafayette Hotel Long Beach for a three day executive board event led by Alicia Parker. Theme We Grow in Fellowship. Lunch Saturday features LaVon Harper Whitehouse. Reports cover Southwest regional conference in Hawaii. Sunday morning workshop follows breakfast.

California Long Beach Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Honorary Organization For Women In Education Lafayette Hotel Alicia Parker Los Angeles LaVon Harper Whitehouse Spirit of Alpha Hawaii

Autumn Hue Fest Lady Meet at Second Presbyterian Church

The Women’s Association of Second Presbyterian Church will host an autumn hues themed meeting Thursday at 7:53 pm in the lower auditorium. Mr and Mrs Bordman Ganfield will present a West Indies lecture with pictures, William McClellan will sing sacred numbers with Miss Gertrude Campbell, and Ruth Circle members will serve as hostesses.

Women’s Association of Second Presbyterian Church West Indies Bordman Ganfield William McClellan Gertrude Campball Ruth Circle

Long Beach Republican W omen Convention Speaker Miss Bertha Adkins

The Police Wives Long Beach Police Wives Auxiliary hosts a pot luck supper and square dance at 6 30 Wednesday at the Mounted Police Clubhouse to honor new members and husbands. Miss Bertha S Adkins will keynote at the Southern Division convention at Lafayette Hotel in October with an all day session starting at 9 a.m. and a noon talk on Concentrate on 58. Adkins is director of women s activities and assistant to the chairman of the Republican National Committee. Mrs Don Petty presides, with Mrs Logan Goodknight chairing. reservations with Mrs Goodknight at 42 La Linda Dr.

Southland Bertha S. Adkins Republican Party Logan Goodknight Don Petty California Federation of Republican Women Gladys O'Donnell Adkins Lafayette Hotel Long Beach Police Wives Auxiliary Mounted Police Lafayette Miss Adkins Miss Adlung 5 Republican National Committee Saticoy Southern Division Long Beach Goodknight la Linda

Rebekah Lodge Meeting Set for Wednesday Evening

Rebekah Lodge No. 386 will convene at 8 pm Wednesday in the YWCA auditorium. Members are to attend the session with any reports and notices ready for discussion.

Rebekah Lodge Long Beach Rebekah Lodge No Ywoa

Wash Your Face The Right Way For Youthful Skin

Advice on facial cleansing technique suggests washing from chin to forehead to avoid sagging muscles as you age. Emphasizes that washing downward can contribute to sagging and recommends motions from bottom to top for facial fitness.

Bad Proportion Ever in Home Decor Mismatch

A reader considers why a bulky Christmas vase clashes with refined interiors. The note suggests delicate glass and dainty pottery suit rooms with fine textured fabrics and refined furnishings, highlighting proportion as the key issue.

Follow Trends Fashion Guide From Top Designers

A concise fashion guide highlights how to spot sound styles by following top trend designers. It notes belted coats are in vogue this year with belts that fasten in front by ties, bows, or decorative buckles, appealing to followers and casual shoppers alike.

Bethels No 161 to Host Official Visit by Faye Bruney

Bethels No 161 77 and 6 of the Order of Jobs Daughters will host an official visit by grand guardian Faye Bruney Friday at 7 30 p.m. The event will be held at Machinist's Hall 728 Elmove.

Faye Bruney Grand Guardian Bethels No Order of Jobs Daughters Machinist's Hall Elmove

Jewel Club Meeting and Election at Hard of Hearing Club

Jewel Club of the Order of the Eastern Star will convene Thursday at 124 W 14th St. A noon luncheon precedes the business meeting and the election of officers.

Jewel Club Order of Eastefan Star Hard of Hearing Club 14Th St

Jamison Vacationing at Hotel Virceyes in Mexico City

William A. Jamison of 2466 Golden Ave is staying at the Hotel Virceyes in Mexico City during a vacation.

William A. Jamison Golden Ave Mexico City

Friday Session Travels Europe East Long Beach WCTU

Community group Friday Session in Long Beach plans a luncheon at First Brethren Church followed by talks by church leaders. The event includes a year-long Europe continent tour and features a voyage aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam with participation from city women’s societies.

East Long Beach WCTU Aussariene Carpenter 11Th St Long Beach First Brethren Church New York City Gram Nieuw Amsterdam Women's Society Chirch Europe

Why the Chest Must Succeed Told P T.A.

In Long Beach a survey presented to the Council of Parents and Teachers in Hughes Junior High reveals why the Community Chest fails year after year. Too many misunderstand its purpose, too many free riders, no standard of fair share. Hillman urged PTA members to mobilize Chest volunteer solicitors, stressing it is a business and not a beggar drive. The 1,022,000 campaign is described as a planned effort for services desired by citizens. The session features a panel on Community Cinerama and the Million-Dollar Production with leaders from health, family service, and Campfire Girls, followed by formal greetings from school and council officials.

Long Beach Paul Hillman Hillman PTA Community Chest Tre City Zeee Douglas Newcomb Board of Education

IL B Woman to Be Feted at Banquet

Ann Somerville of Long Beach, new grand chief daughter of Daughters of Scotia, will be honored at a 6:30 PM banquet at the Lafayette Hotel Supper Room. The event gathers Los Angeles area lodges as she recently won election to the national grand office at the Statler Hotel convention.

Ann Somerville Long Beach New Daughters of Scotia Lafayette Hotel Los Angeles United States Canada Somerville Statler Hotel Lady MacDonald Lodge No. 179 Grand Lodge

New Ham Quicks Debut At Swift Press Event In Chicago

Food editors at the Swift Ham Quicks unveiling in Chicago learned of a new canned ham form for breakfast lunch and dinner. Swift executives urged balanced diet while Miss Jeanne Paris demonstrated chopped pre formed ham sticks and recipe variations. New packaging plans include heat sealed bacon cartons and a new Pop Top margarine carton set to debut.

Chicago Swift & Co Porter M. Jarvis Swift Jarvis Jeanne Paris

USWV Auxiliary Meeting at Veterans Memorial Building

United Spanish War Veterans auxiliary No 27 will meet at 7 30 PM Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Building Mary E Leonard will preside

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