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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1957

Page

10

Stevensons Announce Troth of Patricia Stevenson Partner

Mr and Mrs Wayne Stevenson of West Memphis Arkansas announce the trothal of their daughter Patricia Ruth Stevenson of Long Beach to Robert Lee Peterson of Redondo Beach son of Mrs Catherine Peterson The engaged couple will wed Sept 28 at St Josephs Catholic Church in Long Beach The bride attended Chula Vista schools and Arkansas Polytechnic College The fiancé attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School served two years with the Army in Europe

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

Newlyweds En Route to Pennsylvania Home

Newly married Frederick William Plack and Laurie Louisette Boudreaux travel to their Forest Hills, Pennsylvania home after wedding on August 31 at All Saints Episcopal Church. Bride wore peau Ge faite princess gown with pearl lace veil. flowers included white phalaenopsis and stephanotis. Attendants wore sky blue crystalelle. best man was Arthur T. Henshall. guests included Gary D. Smith and Harlan H. Chandler.

Forest Hills Frederick William Plack All Saints Episcopal Church Laurie Louisette Boudreaux Charles P. Boudreaux Kimeno Ave Martin Placks Miss Boudreaux Notis Gary D. Smith Walter Richards Arthur T., Henshall Harlan H. Chandler Wilson High School Long Beach City College Long Beach State College Pennsylvania

Degree of Honor to Initiate New Members Thursday Evening

Degree of Honor President Nellie Lloyd will preside at the initiation of new members for Degree of Honor Lodge No 108 on Thursday at 8 pm at 728 Elm Ave. The event marks a formal induction in the local lodge with Nellie Lloyd leading proceedings.

Nellie Lloyd Degree of Honor Lodge No Elm Ave

Poise and Parenthood in Forsythe TV Drama

In a candid chat actor John Forsythe discusses raising teens amid his TV role as a Beverley Hills bachelor father. He and mother figure share views on early dating, social poise, and practical parenting examples from his on screen family, including niece Kelly played by Noreen Corcoran.

Dorothy Roe John Forsythe Forsythe Danl Page Brooke Kelly John the Plaza New York Son Dall Canate Beverly Hills Noreen Corcoran Noreen

Dull Students Beware Colleges the Big League

Dr George W Crane admonishes college entrants that many high school dullards fail in university. He notes the switch to high competition, weed-out first semester, and the need for faster reading and disciplined study. Students are urged to practice quick reading and daily self quizzes to improve retention and performance.

George W. Crane Charley G

Auxiliary Meet of Golden State 275 VW Veterans

Members of Golden State Auxiliary 275 Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet for luncheon and sewing at noon Thursday at Minnie Norman's home 2728 Walnut Ave.

Golden State Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Minnie Norman Walnut Ave

Junior League Leaders Set Annual Meet

Robert W. Godwin, president of the Junior League of Long Beach, announced the Seventh Annual Presidents' Council meeting of the Association of the Junior Leagues of America will occur Wednesday and Thursday at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Region XII presidents from Phoenix, Tucson, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, Pasadena, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Albuquerque, and Honolulu will attend. Frank Hanna of St. Joseph, president of the national association, says the council provides key communication and guidance for the autonomous leagues and board interpretation.

Ers Robert W. Godwin Junior League of Long Beach Association of the Junior Leagues of America, Inc Beverly Hills Hotel George Vaughan Los Angeles Phoenix Tucson Ariz Oakland Pasadena San Diego San Francisco Santa Barbara Albuquerque N. M Honocek Frank Hanna St. Joseph, Mo Fis

Scripps College poolside party welcomes new and returning students

A Saturday night poolside welcome at Scripps College Pomona hosted by the Long Beach Chapter of the Scripps College Alumnae Association drew 60 guests from the Southland. Shirley von KleinSmid chaired, with Imes assisting, at the home of Walter von KleinSmid 4406 California Ave. Visitors included Irma Whyte Nancy Perish Judith Reynolds and other freshmen and returning students from Long Beach Palos Verdes Compton and nearby areas.

Scripps College Pomona Long Beach Scripps College Alumnae Association Walter von KleinSmid California Ave Shirley von KleinSmid Imes Joseph Kesler Hugh Carter Orville Hastings Mmes Llewellyn Bixby Lauren Conley William Cree John Driggers David Hart A. 5. Hook Howard Jeans Southland Irma Whyte Nancy Perish Palos Verdes Judith Reynolds Compton Jean Bixby Sandra Martin Fay

Expansion of Junior Leagues Across North America

League presidents and regional director discuss growth as 188 Junior Leagues operate in the United States Canada Mexico and Hawaii highlighting cross border exchange and collaborative development within the federation.

United States Canada Mexico Hawaii

Plaza Women’s Club annual tea hosted at Hawaiian Restaurant

The Plaza Women’s Club hosts its annual membership tea Saturday afternoon from one to four o clock at the Hawaiian Restaurant. Guests receive corsages and are greeted by chairman Mrs. R. W. Worden and president Mrs. Charles J. Teasley. Other hostesses aiding the committee include Mrs. Raymond Sprague, Dale Austin, Karmen Elizey, Robert Fenberg, Frank Kelly, Raymond George and James Richard.

Plaza Women's Club R. W. Worden Charles J. Teasley Mines Raymond Sprague Dale Austin Karmen Elizey Robert Fenberg Frank Kelly Raymond George James Richard

Look Closely When Buying Irregular Weave Garments

Look closely at Seconds and irregulars for imperfections in weave size or finish. Unfold the garment fully to inspect details before purchase for best quality.

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