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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1959

Page

11

Eye Makeover Expert at The May Co Lakewood Event

A visiting beauty authority from Charles of the Ritz will supervise personal eye makeup guidance starting Monday at The May Co Lakewood. Adrienne Stratton will diagram makeup on a chart, offering techniques to improve eye shape and color, address full lids or lash gaps, and show how to harmonize glasses with facial features.

Cleopatra Charles Ritz May Co. Lakewood Adrienne Stratton Shell

Unmarried Girls and Older Men in Harsh Society

A fragment Sacramento era column discusses why many young women avoid marriage, preferring independence. It hints at social pressures and the pull of wealth and status, mentioning a Coronet magazine feature by Ronat Talfe on marriage norms and the appeal of unattached life.

From Frgbeater to Epphead in Fall Hair Styles

New York stylists unveil a shift from short layered cuts to educated coiffure. The look recalls 1930s long bobs and Theda Bara era with upswept, neatly neater hair and low side parts. Designers cite fall clothes prompting the return to prewar elegance.

New York Ruel Carole Lombardi Marlene Dittrich Elizabeth Ardens Charles Ritz Kenneth Lilly Dadhe Michel Helena Rubinstein

Family Night for Anglers at Long Beach Club

A family night event for the Long Beach Lady Anglers will be a potluck supper at the Log Beach Sportsman's Club House tonight. Balloons darts and games entertain the young fry while anglers and husbands share tall tales of catching fish. Gertrude Mares leads as president with Donna Martin coordinating refreshments.

Long Beach Log Beach Gertrude Mares Donna Martin

Constitution to Be Topic by Dr Brougher at DAR Meeting

Dr Russell M Brougher will discuss Our Constitution at the Western Shores Chapter DAR gathering in Boulevard Room Lafayette Hotel to mark the 172nd anniversary of the Constitution. Mrs Clayton C Morse presides at the 11 am business session as he warns of contemporary threats to life liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Russell M. Brougher Western Shores Boulevard Room Lafayette Hotel Brougher Clayton C. Morse

Stylize Your Plants Too New York Interior Designer

Joseph McDonnal, a New York interior landscape designer, says modern plantings favor architectural forms like palm trees, podocarpus, lingustrum, jade, orange trees, and dracaena. He plans a florist shop focusing on old fashioned summer flowers and offers reconitioning and maintenance for commercial and possibly retail use.

New York Joseph McDonnal Ha Bas Tokyo McDonnal New York Seattle

Washington Marine Parade Honors Defense Secretary

A 1601 era site selection tale is recounted as Congress funded Marine Barracks land. Marines parade for Defense Secretary McElroy with color guard flags, drums, and British drum major tradition. The scene includes the commandant’s house, flag ceremonies, and ceremonial volleys marking the event.

Thomas Jeferson U.S. Marine Barracks Navy Yard Capitol Congress U.S. Marine Corps Marine Corps Randolph McC. Pate Defense Neil McElroy Marine Color Guard Navy McElroy Ifield Miner Corps

Meet Play Day Friday Ends Summer Season Start

Junior League of Long Beach members gather at Balboa Bay Club Friday for a 1030 am business meeting followed by summer farewell activities. Luncheon arranged by Mrs Lyle Gray precedes swimming tennis or bridge. Husbands join for golf at Mesa Verde then a dinner dance in Balboa Bay’s supper room.

Junior League of Long Beach Balboa Bay Club Lyle Gray Feague jMesa Verde Country Club Costa Mesa John J. Sumner Irvine Terrace Balboa Bay

To Fete Officers at Eastern Star Birthday Event

The Order of Eastern Star Petrol Chapter 507 will honor Gertorce L. Miller as worthy matron and Kenneth Edwards as worthy patron at a birthday party. The event occurs at Alta Loca Temple, Burnett Street and Orange Avenue, Mosday at 8. Long Beach worthy matrons will serve as officers.

Order of Eastern Star Gertorce L. Miller Kenneth Edwards Alta Loca Temple Burnett St Orange Ave Mosday Long Beach

Barbara Ann Bower Weds in Methodist Church Rite

Barbara Ann Bower and Robert Lopp married in a single ring ceremony at Belmont Heights Methodist Church. The bride wore white silk organza over taffeta with a portrait neckline and a butterfly orchid cascade. Attendants in sea green gowns accompanied two dozen guests seated for a white and yellow theme reception. Barbara, a Wilson High School and Long Beach State College graduate, served in student council and Alpha Phi. Keith Lopp, a USC Delta Tau Delta alumnus with a B.S. from LESC, attended.

Belmont Heights Keith Robert Lopp Barbara Ann Bower Richard’s Kendall Charlmers Bower William Lopp Long Beach Alencon Iace Barbara Smith Aid of Honor Karen Olten William Prested Jack Watkins Jerry Ross Ronald Brown Gerald Mount Donald Bowen Lopp

Local Folk at Conclave in Grand Rapids Michigan

Long Beach residents attended the Amvets Auxiliary national convention in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Frank Martz served as state auxiliary president and Mrs. Clifford E. Pierce Jr. as past president. Pierce received a special award for 2,500 hours of volunteer service at Long Beach VA Hospital where she is regional auxiliary representative. Pierce and her alternate Mrs. F. E. Arnold of Lakewood earned awards for perfect attendance at VAVS meetings. The California Department earned national awards for membership growth and community service, accepted by Mrs. Martz.

Long Beach Amvets Auxiliary Grand Rapids Mich Frank Martz Clifford E. Pierce Jr Pierce Long Beach Veterans Administration Hospital F. E Arnold Lakewood Department of California Martz

Sewing meeting of Ladies Auxiliary to VFW 279

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Golden State 279 Veterans of Foreign Wars meets for sewing at home of Mrs. Matilda Birdsey at 1967 Stearnice Ave. Today dessert and coffee will be served by the hostess.

Golden State Ho Am Matilda Birdsey Stearnice Ave

Entertain Leaders Club Hosts Eastern Star Meeting

All States Chapter 502 Order of Eastern Star will entertain past matrons and patrons at a meeting tonight at Monte Vista Temple 1120 East Market Street. Ada Ruth Swanson and Joe C. Cox will preside with chairs Mary Belle Grant and Frances Bartella.

All States Order of Eastern Star Monte Viste Temple E Market St Adai Ruth Swanson Joe C. Cox Mary Belle Grant Frances Bartella

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