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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1958

Page

12

Miss Pat Stanley Crowned Miss Lang of 1959 in Fashion Show

Miss Pat Stanley was chosen Miss Lang of 1959 at a Pacific Coast Club fashion show sponsored by Mr Bob of Long Beach for Land Originals. A Pi Sigma Phi Sorority member at Polytechnic High School, she was selected from 27 local high school sorority girls.

Pat Stanley Lang Pacific Coast Club Bob Long Beach Land Originals Miss Stanley Pi Sigma Phi Sorority Polytechnic High School Graf

Earliest English Colonization Contested by Colonial Dames

Mrs Arthur Banzer told Roanoke Chapter that the Popham settlement near Lewiston Maine preceded Jamestown by years. The Mary and John and the Gift of God carried 100 emigrants to the Kennebec River mouth, but after a year of hardship the colonists returned to England leaving only Popham Bay and building foundations as traces.

Virginia New World Arthur Banzer Roanoke Colonial Dames Huff Popham Lewiston Maine James Town Bonzer George John Popham England Mary John Kennebec River Popham Bay

Jewel Club Meets Honor Past Presidents in August

The Jewel Club meeting at 124 W 14th St observed August as the month to honor past presidents. New members were introduced by membership chair Mrs Thomas Arrowsmith, including Ralph Summers John Lyons Hervey Barr A G Bowie and Miss Erma Hodges. Mrs Wendell Vaneil outlined fundraising for chapter projects and dessert bridge planned at Motell's on September 27.

A. L. Murray America Thomas. Arrowsmith Ralph Summers John Lyons Hervey Barr A. G. Bowie Erma Hodges Wendell Vaneil Dression Mottell’s

Entertained at Breakfast by Rossmor Woman's Club

Members of the Rossmor Woman's Club were entertained at a breakfast hosted by ways and means chair Mrs. Lee Whistler in her home. Assisting included Mrs. Marian Sparrer for food and Mrs. Russell Palto for decorations among other named attendees.

Rossmor Woman's Club Ways and Means Lee Whistler Marian Sparrer Russell Palto Ralph Asher Jacki Cratton Raymond Craig Stanford Deak Clyle Johnson Doris Moore Victor Morgen Marjorie O'Bryan James Proctor Doward Stecki Edward Twining Thomas Tripp Kenneth, Welch Pergy Hoyt Richard Noble Luther Robinson Mary Harris Jack Dein Oscar Watte

Miss Dixon Flies to Honolulu for Two Week Vacation

Miss Jean Dixon daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde E Dixon of Lakewood Village flies to Honolulu last Thursday for a two week vacation at Hawaiian Village. She is joined by Mrs Peter Turnbull and daughter Maruine who traveled by ship.

Jean Dixon Clyde E. Dixon Lakewood Village Honolulu Hawaiian Village Islands Peter Turnbull Maruine

Devotional Meet in Long Beach Women’s Union Services

The Christian Temperance Union will hold a 10 30 am devotional Friday at White Temple Baptist Church 10th St and Gladys Ave. An 11 o'clock luncheon and talk by Pastor Rev Virgil Fisher will follow.

Long Beach Christian Temperance Union White Temple Baptist Church 10Th St Gladys Avé Virgil Fisher

Newlywed Pair Honeymooning in the Bahamas

Beverly Hills newlyweds Michael Chris Tallanis and Janet Kathryn Pasch return from Nassau Bahamas honeymoon after a Aug. 23 wedding at First Lutheran Church. Bride’s Long Beach roots and family ties noted. couple hosted by Lafayette Hotel reception.

Nassau Bahamas Michael Chris Tallanis Janet Kathryn Pasch Beverly Hills First Lutheran Church Victor G. Pasch l Bellflower Long Beach George E. Pasch Chris M. Tallanis Brentwood

New Onion Valley ski area planned near Independence

Regional Forester Charles A. Connaughton and Inyo Ski Surveys discuss a four year master plan to develop year round recreation and a ski site in Onion Valley 15 miles west of Independence Inyo County. The meeting drew National Ski Patrol Far West avalanche experts and state safety officials to survey lines for proposed Inyo Basin lifts and T bars.

California Onion Valley Independence Inyo County Inyo Basin Charles A. Connaughton San Francisco Tommi Tyndall Inyo Connaughton Union Valley Forest Services Tyndall Inyo Ski Surveys Jack Hopkins Richard Ogler Max Bush Southern Inyo Planning Jassn O K Los Angeles National Ski Patrol Arthur Kuen Onnaughton Joan Aspen Colo Zurs Austria Arlberg Regent Organiza- Gonnaughton Tion Walley U.S Sipa Inyo Ski Sons Robinson Delbahn Inyo Ski J Todd Watkins Chalfant “Press Bishop Sierra Charles Kassler II

Cherchez La Femme Gets New Meaning in Washington

In Washington the phrase Cherchez la femme gains traction as wives of top officials speak out for their husbands. Mrs. Jessie Wilson sparked the trend criticizing President Eisenhower after a defense row, followed by Mrs. Rachel Adams and Mrs. Ruth Rickover voicing concerns over their spouses.

Washington Jessie Wilson Charles E. Wilson Rachel Adams Sherman Adams Ruth Rickover Hyman G.rickover Mrs. Wilson Wilson National Guard Women's National Press Club

Detachable ribbons pose soil risk on dresses and hair

The article advises that ribbons on clothing and hair can look dingy when soiled. It suggests avoiding ironing by drying ribbons wrapped around a clean hot water pipe in the kitchen or bathroom, a household shortcut for fresh appearance.

Handy Hats and Travel Storage Ideas

A brief on packing crushable hats and chapel caps for travel. Suggestions include replacing bathroom curtains with washable louvered shutters for privacy and a quick face lift, noting lacé squares with combs anchor hats.

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