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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1957

Page

12

Patricia Ruth Stevenson to Wed Robert Lee Peterson

West Memphis couple announce the betrothal of Patricia Ruth Stevenson of Long Beach to Robert Lee Peterson of Bedouin Beach. They plan to marry September 28 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The bride studied in Chula Vista and at Arkansas Polytechnic College. the groom attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School and served two years with the Army in Europe.

Wayne Stevenson West Memphis, Ark Patricia Ruth Stevenson Long Beach Robert Lee Peterson Bedouin Beach Catherine Peterson St. Joseph's Catholic Church Chula Vista Arkansas Polytechnic College Long Beach Polytechnic High School Europe

Hosmer to Address DAR Council on Constitution Week

California congressman Craig Hosmer of Long Beach will keynote the afternoon session of the Southern Council meeting at the Lafayette Hotel on Tuesday at 2 p.m. He will speak on Our Constitution during a special observance of Constitution Week. A facsimile of the Constitution will be presented to Gov. Goodwin Knight in Sacramento by the California State Society of the DAR with San Francisco regent Mrs. George Cook presiding at the State Capitol.

Southern Council California State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Lafayette Hotel California Craig Hosmer Long Beach Hosmer State Society George Cook San Francisco Goodwin Knight State Capitol National Defense Committee National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution John J. Champleux Alhambra Glenn E. Taylor

Junior Club Organized Enchanted Isles in Long Beach

The Enchanted Isles Junior Story League of Long Beach was officially launched at Mrs Earl Heise s home after a luncheon meeting of the sponsoring Long Beach Story League The group for ages 11 to 14 aims to learn storytelling New officers include Sandy Wallace president Mary Lou Robinson vice president Carol Sue Pittman secretary Carol Dehozier treasurer and Mary Louisel over program chairman Mrs Heise to direct the group Rose Berry Story League leader conducted the business session Hazel Bures program chairman distributed yearbooks New members Mattie Russell Allen and Adelia Dahlgren joined Contributions came from Cara Peairs and Ada Lyon.

Enchanted Isles Story League Long Beach Earl Heise Sandy Wallace Mary Lou Robinson Carol Sue Pittman Carol Dehozier Mary Louiselover Rose Berry Hazel Bures Cara Peairs Ada Lyon Mattie Russell Allen Adelia Dahlgren

Carnation Club Lunch and Card Party Planned

The Carnation Club will meet at Celene Ewers home at 2010 Olive Ave on Wednesday for a noon luncheon and card party. Ginger Caristl and her committee will serve.

Carnation Club Celene Ewers Olive Ave Ginger Caristl

Coordination Frenzy Drives Boy Wardrobe Trends

A 1960s style feature notes boys’ fashion focuses on easy wearability and coordinated outfits for classroom and casual use. It highlights Kay nee’s “Happy Hunting” Ivy League look, “Hunting Tweed,” color themes like khaki and blue, and fashion elements including shirts in red flannel, washable leatherette accents, sport shirts, and textured fabrics. The piece mentions patterns, colors, and sizing trends, with emphasis on neater wardrobes and minimal ironing.

Kay Nee Happy Hunting Will Sui

Party for Visually Handicapped Teens by Long Beach Group

Thirty blind and visually handicapped teenagers from Long Beach Orange County gathered for a barbecue and party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Baker with arrangements led by Mrs. R. W. Anderson and assisted by several members. Mrs. John Harris and Mrs. Elgin Van Sickle welcomed the youths, while entertainment came from Blind Teen Club members.

Long Beach Orange County

California State Fireman's Auxiliary Scholarship Winner Named

Patrick Moll will receive the California State Fireman's Auxiliary Scholarship at a noon Thursday meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Long Beach Fire Department at the Fireman's Clubhouse. Moll, daughter of firefighter Robert W. Moll, is the third Long Beach resident to win the scholarship since the fund's creation seven years ago. Awards will be presented by California State Fireman's Auxiliary officers with Chief Frank S. Sandeman also in attendance.

California State Fireman's Auxiliary Patrick Moll Ladies Auxiliary Long Beach Miss Mol Robert W. Moll Moll Ifornia State Fireman’s Auxiliary Frank S. Sandeman

Alice O Hara and Vern White Tie in Long Beach

Alice O Hara of Long Beach wed Vern A White son of Mrs Herbert T White before 120 wedding guests at Wayfarer's Chapel at twilight The Rev Franklin Blackiner officiated The bride wore pale blue lace with blue satin accents and a circular veil Her bouquet featured st ephanotis and white carnations A reception followed at Allen Center with hostesses Emily Nico and Eunice O Hara The couple reside at 5866 Peggy Lane Arlington The bride attended Upper Datey and Adelphia Business College The groom graduated from Wilson High Pomona College and Long Beach State College with MA his affiliations include Alpha Gamma Sigma California Teachers Association National Education Association and Psi Chi

Wayfarer Alice O'Hara Long Beach Vern A. White Herbert. T. White Franklin Blackiner John O'Hara Palo Alto Warren E. Light John Driggers Garden Grove G. Thomas Welsh Harold Wick Hal Will Smith Jr Don Buckter Allen Center Island Naval Station Emily G. Nico Eunice O'Hara National Secretaries Association Bachelors Club of Peggy Ln Arlington White Upper Datey Adelphia Business College Philadelphia Wilson High School Pomona College Long Beach State College Alpha Gamma Sigma California Teachers’ Association National Education Association Psi Chi National Psychology

Degree of Honor Lodge to Initiate New Members

Degree of Honor President Nellie Lloyd will preside over the initiation of new members for Degree of Honor Lodge No 108 Thursday at 2 p.m. at 728 Elm.

Nellie Lloyd

Constitution Day Tea by United Daughters of the Confederacy

Gen Joe Wheeler Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy plans a 170th Constitution signing anniversary tea at Linden Hall in Linden Mississippi at 2 p m on September 25. Miss Lillian Cave will speak on The United States Constitution and UDC projects. The group, founded in 1893 to aid Confederate veterans and families, funds memorials and scholarships and financed a $300000 Richmond building as national headquarters. Membership drives are planned and open to Sip descendants of Confederate veterans. Tea hostesses include Mrs Don Humphreys and Mrs W Bean.

Joe Wheeler United Daughters of the Confederacy Linden Hall Broadway Linden Lillian Cave Richmond Joe Handly Don Humphreys W. Bean Fannie Moore

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