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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1958

Page

10

Island Women Stylish Too in Hawaii Fashion Tour

Mary Prime reports on Mary Lou Stielau, Hawaii’s only model agency head and charm school owner, promoting sophisticated fashion in Honolulu. Georgietta Parker models an $8 wardrobe, as 21 manufacturers showcase beach wear to cocktail dresses, while Stielau runs an eight week course attracting about 700 yearly students including 50 men.

New York UPI Hawaii Mary Lou Stielau Powers Islands Honolulu Stielav Herbert W. Stielau Claveland Ould Sored Stieley

A Day Set Aside to Honor Workers

Angelo Patri argues Labor Day should honor workers and the value of steady toil. He stresses hands-on skills, education for all ages, and the duty of schools to nurture practical mastery alongside scientific study for a productive society.

Angelo Patri

Alicia Hart Old Beauty Hints Good

Alicia Hart extols grandma beauty secrets still sound today. Daily hair brushing with head down, lemon for elbows and as rinse after shampoo, rest and fresh air, cool water on face and neck as astringent. Interests beyond daily work renew mind and spirit, from painting to cookery to writing.

Alicia Hart

Public Breakfast Hosted by Wide Awake Rebekah Lodge 71

The public breakfast will be held September 7 at 2010 Olive Ave in the home of Mrs Colene Ewers from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bernice Candell serves as chairman.

Colene Ewers Olive Ave Rebekah Lodge Bernice Candell

September Fete Navy Doctors Wives Club Meeting

The Navy Doctors Wives Club will meet September 10 at Allen Center for luncheon and a white elephant game. Reservations may be made with Mrs Ed Schnell or Mrs Walter Hanley.

Navy Doctors Wives Club Allen Center Ed Schnell Walter’ Hanley

Newlyweds Daw son Reside Europe After French Ceremony

Me and Mrs Richard Leon Daw son wed in a French civil ceremony in Laon on Aug 12 and a nuptial mass on Aug 13 at Laon Air Force Base Chapel before honeymooning in Brussels and Paris. The bride, daughter of Melvin M Bentzien, is from Long Beach area. the groom is the son of Richard E Dawson of Canoga Park. He serves in the Air Force.

Brussels Belgium Paris France Beffore Saint Gobain Richard Leon Dawson Laon Air Force Bate Chapel Melvin M. Bentzien Senasac Ave Jetliner Richard E. Dawson Canoga Park Long Beach St. Anthony's Wilson Long Beach State College Newman Club

WCTU Unit Meeting And Wedding Report Incomplete

WCTU units set a meeting schedule at First Christian Church and Free Methodist Church with a 1 p.m. session and an 11 a.m. business session. A double-ring ceremony at Canterbury Episcopal Church featured Miss Susan Date Hegele and David Bruce MacPherson, son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth MacPherson of Buena Park.

First Long Beach Union WCTU First Christian Church Std. St Locust Ave Free Methodist Church 16Th Ee Lune Ave Joan Enim St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church Burnett Susan Date Hegel

Anniversary Notes For TOPS Club Wedding

The bridal gown was white nylon and tulle. The reception followed in the parish hall. The couple, now in Long Beach, were wed after the founding of TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly. The club meets weekly at the Long Beach Health Department. Members wore sapphire outfits and the event featured self-made entertainment and a weight loss total of 31,989 pounds for the year.

I. Secont Soniveauley Elick Alene Jace Rani Nmved Veterans ’Memorials Hall TOPS Long Beach Health Dept Pine Ave

Honored in San Miguel reception for McGowan

Mrs. Margaret Stanley McGowan, of 624 Cedar Ave, honored in San Miguel, California, with a 50 year Order of Eastern Star pin and life membership. Violet Chapter hosted the affair as her Rome-based family, including Rev. Edward Alpride and Elea Len McGowan Bruton, joined from areas near Long Beach and Reno. The groom, son of Ernest C. Harker, is serving with the Air Force at Griffiss Air Base in Rome.

Wip San Miguel San Francisco Crockett and Stockton Margaret Stanley McGowan Cedar Ave Violet Chapter Order of Eastern Star Rome Andipt Jack R. Harbor Edward Alpride Elealen McGown Inor May Bruton Tron Edgar B. Bruton Viars Bridgegroom Episcopal Church Reno Nev Ernest C. Harker Cherry Ave Long Beach Griffiss

Bachelorettes Elect New Officers Hold Saturday Party

Gayle Leatart, newly elected president, will host a cocktail party at 3955 Myrtle Ave to honor outgoing officers. New officers taking duties Sept. 22 include Alice Sol berg as vice president Virginia Downes as recording secretary Dorothy Baca as corresponding secretary Mary Whittington as treasurer Shirley Copeland as publicity and Doris Duer as historian. The club plans a fall season with charity work rushing of new members in October and preparations for the annual Christmas dance.

Gayle Leatart Myrtle Ave Alice Solberg Virginia Downes Dorothy Baca Mary Whittington Shirley Copeland Doris Duer

New Students Enter Stephens College in Columbia MO

New students Janet Bryson Marie Bryson Carol Yanders and Patricia Whitney enroll at Stephens College Columbia Missouri on September 15 names and parent addresses listed for each family.

Stephens College Columbia Willie Janet Marie Bryson Ralph C. Bryson California Ave Carol Jeanette Yanders Milton J. Yanders Marion Ave Patricia Mc. Whitney John H. McWhinney Bolsa Ave Midway City

Business Session of United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary 71

The United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary 71 will hold a business session Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Veterans Memorial Building with Margaret Bates presiding. A reception honoring parents Mrs. William Zapp of Riverside and Miss Kay Garrison is invited for 125 guests celebrating the Silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Garrison of 3846 Chestnut Ave.

United Spanish War Veterans Anciuiary 71 Veterans Memorials Building Margaret Bates William Zapp Riverside Kay Garrison Kenneth C. Garrison Chestnut Ave

Dinner Guests Visit from Crawfordsville in Redondo Beach

Long Beach visitors from Crawfordsville recently dined at the Plush Horse in Redondo Beach as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Howard F. Dostal. The party included State Sen and Mrs Swift Serry and Atty and Mrs Gor jon G Beemer.

Swift Serry Atty Gorjon G. Beemer Long Beach Crawfordsville Plush Horse Redondo Beach Howard F. Dostal

Annual Luncheon and Card Party Set by Local Club

The Past Presidents Racking Chair Group of Long Beach Woman's City Club will host its annual luncheon and card party Friday at noon in the clubhouse at 1309 East Sra Street. Hostesses include Mesdames L. H. Jarnigan Susanne MI and Eva l Marquardt.

Long Beach Woman's City Club Sra Mmes. L. H. 'Jarnigan Susanne MI Eval Marquardt

Fellowship to Open Its Fall Season at First Congregational Church

The Women's Fellowship of First Congregational Church will open its fall season with a Thursday luncheon at noon. A business session at 10:30 a.m. precedes a program in the afternoon. Luncheon reservations, served by the Cambridge Soup, can be made by phoning the church office.

Women's Fellowship of First Congregational Church Cambridge

Expert Makeup Tips From Germaine Montell Representative

Justine Atwood of Germaine Montiel will visit Buffums' Tuesday through Saturday to advise on natural makeup looks. She notes skin reacts to color like fragrance and recommends unusual powder and fluid shade combos for luminous skin.

Justine Atwood Germaine Montell Buffums Mrs. Atwood Germaine Monteil

Newlyweds Donald Kent and Kathryn Crowther wed at All Saints

Mr and Mrs Donald Philip Kent were married at All Saints Episcopal Church in Long Beach by Rev M Carlton. The couple, after two stays at Bass Lake, honeymooned and now reside in Long Beach. The bride Kathryn Crowther, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Crowther, wore lace and net with pearls. Gordon Kent was best man. Both are Polytechnic High School and Long Beach State College graduates.

Wilson High School Fullerton High School Long Beach Janet May Thompson Ens Neal Thayer Walker Community Presbyterian Church Bellflower Navy Claire S. Thompson Jr John E. Walkers Maui J. H Stanford University Bass, Lake All Saints Episcopal Church Donald Philip Kent Ainsley M. Carlton Kathryn Louise Crowther Fred Crowther Gardenia Ave Harold Kent Myrtle Ave Mair Kathiken Doba Gordon Kent Halle Polytechnic High School Long Beach State College

Homelife Columns Bring Practical Tips And Recipes

A Mary Alyce Rivard Homelife column offers practical insomnia humor and kitchen tips. It shares a spicy stewed tomato recipe with whole cloves cinnamon sugar and butter, plus a joke about workers injuries. It also suggests non slip rug padding and DIY fixes with small tools and lumber. It closes with a chocolate whipped cream cake recipe requiring chocolate sugar hot water eggs butter and whipped cream.

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