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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1956

Page

20

Chicago Bride-to-Be Jane Flynn to Wed Thomas Carroll

Miss Jane Stuart Flynn of Chicago will marry Thomas William Carroll in June. Flynn, daughter of John F. Finns, attended St. Mary's College Notre Dame and teaches in Chicago. Carroll, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Carroll of Chicago, now resides in Racine Wisconsin, and is Notre Dame and St. Anthony’s High School educated.

Jane Stuart Flynn Thomas William Carroll Chicago John F. Finns St. Mary's College, Notre Dame Charles J. Carroll Linden Ave Racine Wis University of Notre Dame St. Anthony's High School

Rebekah Lodge to Meet at Machinists Hall

Rebekah Lodge Three Link Rebekahs plan a noon luncheon and meeting on Wednesday at Machinists Hall 728 Elm Ave Ivy Bradshaw is president and will lead the event with her committee in charge.

Rebekah Lodge Three Link Rebekahs Machinists Hall Elm Ave Ivy Bradshaw

Spring Fever fashion show by Los Altos Women’s Club

Saturday luncheon fashion show in the Supper Room of the Lafayette Hotel at 12:30 p.m. features casuals, sport toys, daytime and after five wear from Walker’s Downtown and Los Altos. Models include Mmes. Lewis, Briesaker, Peterson, Dale, Johnson, Freed, Lonon, Kuhns, Maddy, Goldsby, Elsom, Adams. Beneficiary: Long Beach Exceptional Children’s Foundation.

Los Altos Women's Club Lafayette Hotel Walker Los Altos Mmes Milton Lewis R. H. Briesaker L. L. Peterson John R. Dale Carl Johnson Jack Freed Kenneth Lonon Kermit Kuhns Alvin K. Maddy Merle Goldsby James Elsom Jack Adams Lucinda Kalmback Felix Heflin Long Beach Los Altos Women’s Club Glenn Quinn Kenneth L. Lenon Lucinda Kalmbach Walker's Exceptional Children's Foundation

Lady Lions Set Social Dinner in Naples

Ladies and guests gather at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Naples Lions Club room for an Italian Delight dinner prepared by Mines, Alkire, Weed, Hyka, Dudley, Buccola, and Warwick. The event features French bread centerpieces, a Randell Jercbek design, and bridge after dinner.

Lions Club Room Naples Mines T. F. Alkire Clayton Weed E. W. Hyka Gene Dudley Victor Buccola Gordon J. Warwick Randall Jercbek Belmont Shore Lions Club Leilani Belmont Shore

L B Homemakers Meet Wednesday News

Long Beach Homemakers plan to elect new officers at 7 30 p m on Wednesday at 1062 Andrews Dr The program features Mrs Marion Ross speaking on New Color Trends in Interior Decorating and Mrs Glenn Minott will conclude her presidential year All graduate home economists are invited to attend.

Long Beach Andrews Dr Glenn Minott Bert ‘Conaway Claude Payne Allan Frivog Marion ‘Ross

AAUW Juniors Hear Dr Blumberg On Child Behavior

The AAUW Juniors meet tonight at 7 45 with Dr Eugene Blumberg clinical psychologist discussing behavior problems in children. A supporting film will illustrate the talk. Hostess Mrs Edwin Ripperdan 3136 Locs Ave assisted by Mmes Floyd Rhea and Leslie Davis. Mrs Edor Sagehorn chairs the after program business meeting.

American Association of University Women Eugene Blumberg Edwin Ripperdan Locs Ave Mmes Floyd Rhea Leslie Davis Edor Sagehorn

Hadassah Fashion Auction to Feature Designer Originals

Hadassah Henrietta Szold Group Long Beach Chapter expects a record turnout for its annual Fashion Auction at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Lafayette Hotel Cavaliers Room. Parisienne proprietor Ben Balkema will showcase gowns by Werle Ceil Chapman Harvey Berin and other couturiers with proceeds supporting Israeli health services. Music by pianist Tommy Hazelton. Mrs. Benjamin Merrick, president, invites the public.

Henrietta Szold Tommy Hazelton Benjamin Merrick

Dunfords to Note Golden Year

Mr and Mrs Frank J Dunford of 140 Platt St celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday April 15. They married in Salt Lake City on April 11 1906 and moved to Long Beach in 1929. Their daughter Mrs R W Royse Jr hosts an open house at 4557 Sunfield Ave from 2 to 5 p m inviting friends to visit.

Frank J. Dunford Platt St Long Beach Salt Lake City Dunford R. W. Royse Jr Sunfield Ave

Ann's Club M Name Change Highlights Year Start

Members of Ann's Club report a name change to the Achates Club following a recent meeting. Early year events included an installation banquet a bakery tour attendance at the play Be Your Age at Community Playhouse and a March dinner hosted by Del and Shirley Dahms. Youngsters enjoyed a picnic and Easter egg hunt at Recreation Park.

Ann's Club Jas the Achates Club Community Playhouse Del Shirley Dahms Recreation Park

German marriage announced for Oka Renata Schulze

Mrs. Maria M Schulze of Heidelberg, Germany, announces the marriage of her daughter Oka Renata to S-Set. C. Elwood Fish, son of Lula I Fish, has 13 years service with the Air Force including three years in Germany. A VFW session in Long Beach will meet with newly elected officers at Veterans Memorial Building. Margaret Morrison to preside. C L Templeton commands the post. A social hour follows.

Maria M. Schulze Heidelberg Germany Oka Renata S-Set C. Elwood Fish Lula I. Fish 4Th St Fish Polytechnic High School Air Force VFW Long Beach

Indianola Club Luncheon at Mrs Ellis Home in Inglewood

The Indianola Club plans a covered dish luncheon Friday at Mrs. Joe Ellis home, 1022 So Eucalyptus Ave in Inglewood. Also noted: last weekend’s visitors at Desert Spa Springs were Mrs. William Lewis Hitchcock and Miss Agnes Allen Garrison.

Indianola Club Joe Ellis Eucalyptus Ave Inglewood Desert Spa Ain Springs William Lewis ‘Hitchcock Agnes Allen Garrison

Hospitality of Mrs Ritz Hosts Nordic Music Lovers

Helen Lundgren, a Scandinavian singer, shared folk songs and Scandinavian customs at Mrs Charles Ritz’s Spring luncheon and card party at Allen Center. The event featured yellow table decor, pink orchids, and a display of native costumes while guests enjoyed cultural insights and awards.

Helena Lundgren Agnes Northlands Ebell Club Scandinavia Allen Center Charles Ritz Florida Ave

Pat Votruba and Jim Popp to Wed in Torrance

Miss Fat Votruba and Jim Popp of Torrance plan a Saturday wedding at Nativity Church. A bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Jody Simmons featured tiny silver slippers and a porcelain bride centerpiece. Attendees included Polly Egger, Betty Popp, Claudette Stevenson, June Simms, Eva Ross, Clara Zellinger, Dorothy Fitzmaurice, and many others as preparations and social details from the event are described.

Fat Votruba W. 220Th St Torrance Jim Popp That City Jody Simmons Marjorie Mcl Cox Broad Ave Wilmington Mrs. McCoy Pat Myrtle Votruba Polly Egger Betty Popp Claudette Stevenson Della Chilson Zora Omojbunda Kay DeMott Mines Dot Fitzmaurice June Simms Eva Ross Clara Welch Joy Daubenberger Clara Zellinger Mary Ann Newman Eupha Hutchinson Clara Sandoval Katherine Roberts Dorothy Fitzmaurice

Birthday luncheon theme set by California Heights WSCS

Churchwomen of California Heights Methodist will host a birthday luncheon at 12 30 p m in Fellowship Hall with tables themed by month in flowers. Preceding activities include Prayer Group at 11 a m and a board meeting at 11 45. Wee Ladies of St Johns Lutheran plan a combined Ladies Aid and Lutheran Womens Missionary League meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday with Rev David M Surdivant as guest speaker from Los Angeles.

WSCS California Heights Ladies of St. John's Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Lutheran Women's Missionary League David M. Surdivant Los Ang

Why Grow Old Permanents Are Important Phase of Your Beauty Care

A historical note extols permanents in beauty routines, praising modern methods that prevent past burns and discomfort. The piece lauds improvements in permanent waving and suggests women previously endured painful experiences for better looks.

April Events Important for Sorority

April events focus on selecting a permanent hairstyle. The article notes installation of Kappa Psi Chapter of Beta Sig and a dinner at Crow's Restaurant. It warns about hair health, sun exposure, chemical use, and repeated permanents, advising a test curl and expert operator. It emphasizes natural looks and the influence of temporary conditions on outcomes.

Shell Beta Sig Crow’s Beth Permanent Phyllis Fry Frog Nancy Hume Iti

Beta Sigma Phi chapter rites and Silver Anniversary noted

Betty Stream is vice president and Frances Mitchner recording secretary with Frances and Betty Morgan as officers. Ardell Blumberg accepts sponsor duties, Pat Crow and Lucille Carpentier join as initiates. Saturday’s Cotton Dance at the American Legion Hall supports Sister Kenny Foundation. Betty Stream hosts cocktails at 723 Snowden Ave. Kappa Psis plan Founders Day dinner April 30 at Wilton Hotel. Barbara Berg to host next meeting April 17 in Anaheim.

Ivice Betty Stream Frances Mitchner Betty Morgan Ardell Blumberg Stakewood American Legion Hall Sister Kenny Foundation Snowden Ave Kappa Psis Wilton Hotel

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