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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1966

Page

14

Wedding Bells to Ring for Three Couples in LOA Area

Three engagements are announced in the Lakewood and Paramount area. Sharon Kay Grasman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Grasman, plans marriage to Anthony Edward Johnson on December 10 at Kings Lutheran Church Garden Grove. Fern Joyce Henrie and Harold C. Schmidt coordinate plans for the couple, with Sharon a Paramount Brethren alumna and Johnson serving in the Navy. Carleen Deanna Fisher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Fisher, is engaged to Jerry Lee Brinegar of Tarkio Missouri. Deanna is a Wilson High and Long Beach City College graduate. Both weddings are anticipated in 1960.

Sam Grasman Lakewood Sharon Kay Anthony Edward Johnson Arthur Johnson Paramount Kings Lutheran Church Garden Grove Fern Joyce Henrie Midway City Harold C. Schmidt Carl L. Fisher Long Beach Carleen Deanna Jerry Lee Brinegar W. A. Brinegar Tarkio Wilson High School Long Beach City

Jacoby first trick emphasizes forcing East to play king

In this bridge note the reader is advised on the first trick play in Jacoby. The argument centers on provoking East to cover with the king and the strategic aim is to force the opposing king early while planning subsequent play.

Jacoby

Don Krauss Masters a Bridge Hand in California Event

In a California tournament Don Krauss of Los Angeles demonstrates clever endplay. With a queen from dummy and a sequence of trumps he ruffs and discards to force losing diamonds off dummy. East, a strong player, cannot lead hearts or clubs to defeat the contract, illustrating precise play and timing.

Don Krauss Los Angeles California Fast Don East Dummy West Deuce of Diamonds

Oriental influence shapes furniture trends across styles

Oriental designs flood interiors as pambon paisley motifs appear in English and French furniture. Chinese direction dominates traditional pieces while Japanese influence modernizes much of the decor.

Post-nuptial reception for Caro lyn Ann Lewis and Charles C Young

Mr and Mrs L E Lewis of 1029 New York Street will honor their daughter Caro lyn Ann Lewis and her groom Charles C Young of Long Beach at a post nuptial reception on November 6 at their home. Both newlyweds are Polytechnic High graduates with she attending Long Beach City College and he a California State College at Long Beach student starting January.

California State College At Long Beach The Association For Childhood Education Polytechnic High Long Beach City College

New staff takes over club reins at dinner meeting

Francine Turner was installed new president of the Bachelorettes of Long Beach at Alfred's dinner, succeeding Pamela Pierce. Other officers include Sherry Jones Judy Nelson Brenda Romball Cleo Cole Gretchen Davis Stella Kaza zian Barbara Kammerer Margo Nagle Marie Roberts Nancy Fishe. Mrs N H Turner, Suzan Bell and Alice Elliot attended, presenting a scrapbook and plaque from the Long Beach Cancer Society in appreciation of the group's service.

Alfred’s Francine Turner Bachelorettes Long Beach Pamela Pierce Sherry Jones Judy Nelson Brenda Romball Cleo Cole Gretchen Davis Stella Kazazian Barbara Kammerer Margo Nagle Marie Roberts Nancy Fishe N.H. Turner Suzan Bell Alice Elliot The Long Beach Cancer Society

Living rooms go elegant with formal parlor style

Living rooms shift toward formal parlor vibes with accent walls. The use of gleaming or rich materials and antique accessories marks a new decor trend blending warmth and luxury in home interiors.

Yesteryear

Check room sizes before furnishing a new home this year

When buying a new house and planning to shop for furniture, measure each room. Bare spaces with white walls and hard floors can appear larger than their actual size, leading to overestimating how much furniture fits.

New Homes Feature Recessed Bookshelves by Tubs

Readers note a trend in new houses with recessed bookshelves built into wall space beside bathtubs. The feature reflects a reading oriented bathroom idea and humor about bath time reading.

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