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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1955

Page

24

Washington Talk Turns To Long Capitol Departures

In Washington the talk centers on long trips abroad signaling a permanent exit by officials. Army Secretary Stevens is viewed as knowing when he will depart, while Defense Secretary Wilson issued strict rules on defense news. Rep. Adam Clayton Powell leaves April 8 for Indonesia to attend the Asian-African conference, funding his own travel. He will be the only member of Congress present, away April, hosted by Indonesia’s prime minister. Powell is a minister and holds multiple degrees, leading New York's notable black leaders.

Washington Army Stevens Capitol Defense Wilson Defense Department Far East Adam Clayton Powell New York Congress San Francisco Honolula Indonesia Powel UW. S&s. Congress United States Ali Sastroamidjojo Hazel Scott Powell White House Powells Rmost Tic

Friday Club Nominating Meeting and Plans

Friday Morning session at Municipal Art Center led by Mrs H E Dixon elected a nominating committee with Mrs Herbert Lewis chairing assisted by Miss Stella Olzatt and Mrs G A Healey. A tree planting party was planned for April 22 in Recreation Park. Speakers included Mrs Charles Hutton on The Great Pyramid and other topics by Mrs Claude Z Anderson Mrs Grant Truitt Day and Mrs Arden Cerleon.

Muh Municipal Art Center H. E. Dixon Herbert Lewis Stella Olzatt G. A. Healey Recreation Park Grant Truitt Charles x Hutton Claude Z

Story League Hosts Presidents Club Tea Program

Long Beach Story League entertained members of the Presidents Club at a reciprocity tea and program at Municipal Art Center with Mrs. Helen Lee Beebe presiding. Heise, program chairman, introduced speakers who spoke on league history and goals. Vocal solos by Grace Briley accompanied by Gladys Delell. Tea table featured sweet peas and mimes served by Heise and OToole.

Long Beach Story League Presidents Club Municipal Art Center Helen Lee Beebe Earl Heise Knoxville Tenn Te Irs Heise Philip O'Toole Margaret Greer Dacreas Grace Briley Gladys Dele O'Toole

Mrs Payne Tea Hostess Honors Year As Chairwoman

Mrs Leonard Payne entertained Womans Music Club door committee members at a tea in her home 503 East 16th Street. Mrs Phil Smith presided at the silver services with Jariquils in a crystal bowl and giant candytuft as decor. Guests included Daisy Bean Max Baistle Marie Eastwood Cecil Harris Charles Knoblock Henry Co Lamb Myra Mercer Viola Peterson John Ramsey Bert Snyder Emmett Thompson Reinhold Vor Wetter R Wilkinson C S Lindenberger Marguerite Patterson and Drvid Gurney Charles Bellmaine assisted the hostess.

Womans Music Club Leonard ‘Payne Committee m 16Th St. Jariquils Phil Smith Mmes Daisy M. Bean Max; Baistle Marie Eastwood Cecil J. Harris Charles Knoblock Henry, Co Lamb Myra Mercer Viola Peterson John Ramsey Bert Snyder Emmett Thompson Reinhold Vor Wetter Wilkinson C. S. Lindenberger Miss Marguerite Patterson J .Mmes Drvid Gurney Charles Bellmaine

Wilson Miss Weds Grad at Second Presbyterian Church

Kay Schoenberger daughter of Walter and Mrs Schoenberger wed J Sary King son of Joan A Souchie at Second Presbyterian Church on Third Street and Molino Avenue. The bride a Wilson High School senior wore a white net gown and carried a white orchid on a white Bible. Eleanor Green was maid of honor. bridesmaids Diane Little and Marla Schoenberger. best man William Eilis. ushers Ted Philips and Wesley Schoenberger. The couple, now at 120 Temple Ave, hosted 150 guests at a church reception and will graduate in June.

Second Presbyterian Church Third St Molino Ave Kay Schoenberger Walter Schoenberger Obispo Ave J. Sary King Joan A. Souchie Glendora Ave Eleanor Green Diane Little Marla Schoenberger William Eilis Ted Philips Wesley Schoenberger Wilson High School Husband Wilson Trouns Temple Ave

New Officers Named for Ebell Groups Gala Luncheon Roles

Three Tobell Club groups elected new officers at spring luncheons in the clubhouse with 42 attendees. Mrs. Sherman J. Moody was named Group W chair. other officers include Mrs. H. A. Van Den Top as vice chair, Miss Myrtle Cassels secretary, and Mrs. Louise H. Fisher treasurer. Dorothy Kimball chaired the nominating committee. Hosted by Mrs. Lila M. Waite, guests included Mrs. H. M. Creasey and Mrs. A. Walker. Group X elected Mrs. William M. Sandison chair with Margaret Cheney leading day duties. officers include H. L. Frankenburger vice chair, E. T. Beckman secretary, and W. H. Lawson treasurer. Ground held at the April luncheon in the clubhouse. Ground decorations featured pastel bouquets of stock and Easter baskets. Presiding was Mrs. Glen Gerkin with hostesses Edith B. Neff, Cornelis Carlson, and Jesse Roth. Guest of the group was Mrs. Florence Beyer.

Tobell Sherman J. Moody Menmbe H. A. van den Top Myrtle Cassels Louise H. Fisher Dorothy Kimball Mines W. Hi. Barden Clinton B. Anderson George Hedges Lillian Carson Charles M. Knoblock J. B. McNichols Miss Cassels Lila M. Waite Mmes H. M. Creasey M. A. Walker William M. Sandison Margaret Cheney H. L. Frankenburger E. T. Beckman W. H. Lawson T. B. Turner Cheney Lwere Almes Rae M. Harv Emery B. Lambert Mary A. Melick L. A. Libbie Mabel Coleman Glen Gerkin Mmnes Edith B. Neff Cornelis Carlson Jessie Roth Florence Beyer

Alumnae Dinner Invitations Sent by Gloria Recknagel

Gloria Recknagel sent invitations to Chi Delta alumnae for a pizza dinner at her home 3944 Brayton Ave. Attending were Stephanie Borglin and Mary Lou Cole, both February graduates of Long Beach State College.

Gloria Recknagel Chi Delta Delta Sorority Brayton Aye Stephanie Borglan Mary Lou Cole Lont Beach State College

Navy Man and Bride fete reception in Long Beach

Newlyweds Ens. and Mrs. Kenneth D Moore were feted at a Long Beach reception hosted by the groom’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Dorald IX Moore. Guests from Bellflower Compton and Long Beach attended at the couple’s home. The bride wore a pale pink crystaline gown and pearl cap, carrying pink roses and carnations. The couple planned a Berkeley wedding with the groom’s grandparents hosting a reception there. Moore serves aboard the USS Caliente and lists Long Beach as home port.

Long Beach Ens Kenneth D.) Moore Wilma Jean Gustinich Moore Calienie Dorald IX. Moore Bellflower Compton Mabel Lurrey Virginia Moore Berkeley Ernest Nelson Frank J. Gustinich Livermore

Promenade Dance Plans Party At Norway Hall

Promenade Dance members and guests will enjoy a buffet supper Saturday from 7 30 to 11 p m in Norway Hall. Dance plans were set at a meeting at Anne Trebes home 1310 E Roosevelt Rd. Chairmen are Carol Bellmaine and Benton Register. Patrons include Messrs ang mes Earle TR Thompson Ernest E Wonder Clarence W Paole and Captain and Mrs Joann Trebes.

Norway Hall Anne Trebes Roosevelt Rd Carol Bellmaine Jand Benton Register Evenir Messrs Ang Mes Earle TR. Thompson Ernest E. Wonder Clarence W.paole Joann Trebes

Officials Wooing Frustrated Sugar Bowl Banking Set

A collection of letters shows bankers attempting to ease female customers into banks with homey service. Ruth E. Ford of Lubbock National Bank advocates curbside auto service and friendly staff, while a Covina correspondent recalls fear of entering banks. The piece notes mixed reception and calls for continued progress toward women-friendly banking.

Dorothy Roe Associated Press Alema Lubbock Tex Ruth E. Ford Lubbock National Bank Southwest Milady Jand Covina Calif

Local Couple Speaks Vows In Lutheran Church Ceremony

Gracelyn Rose and Donald Zee Dukerson united in a rnuble ring ceremony at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity. The bride wore a gray and white silk dress with a large white collar and back spoon neckline, carrying a white orchid on a Bible. The Rev. Oscar C. Mees officiated. matrons and bridesmaids wore turquoise and blue, with yellow and blue gowns for the bridesmaids and blue bouquets. After a reception at the bride’s parents’ home, the couple left for a coast trip to Reno, with guests including Halane Molesberger and Drs. Larald Askew assisting. The bride is a Wilson High School graduate. the groom from Polytechnic High School, Long Beach City College, and Air Force service.

Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity Gracelyn Rose Arthur Stathkoetter Brayton Ave Donald Zee Dukerson Andlichard B. Maxey Oscar C. Mees Jack Guest Daffolis iCarol Linda MN Yerry Grant Harry Schil Tack Guest Dale Haviovie Reno Nev Helane Molesberger J Drs. Larald Askew Jilarry Schelx Fron Wilson High School Gray Business College Zeta Omega Polytechnic High School Long ‘Beech City College End Air Fores

Wattle Bake Fundraiser by Del May Rebekah Lodge

The Del May Rebekah Lodge No. 75 will hold a waffle bake and breakfast at the home of Noble on Hausler 2419 on Sunday. Dorothy is serving as chairman.

del May Rebekah Lodge Noble Hausler Dorothy! Ving

State Officers to Attend Meeting Here

Costa Regional Council wilert Signt Alpha international sorority will have a one day meeting Sunday at the Wil ton Hotel Alpha Chi chapter of Long Beach will be hostess group Miss Eileen Money president will call the meeting to order and the invocation will be given by California state past president Mrs Zada Cripe New officers will be elected and installed Officiating at the ceremonies will be Mrs Marie Munche state president and a past president of international Reports will be heart and awards presented to the chapters with the most outstanding note record of the year Judges will be Mrs Mary Frances Marshall of Long Beach Mrs Clara Roulette and Dorothy Anderson both of Inglewood

Mary Frances Marshall Long Beach Clara Roulette Dorothy Anderson Inglewood

To Sew Monday Blue Star Mothers Chapter No. 1 Meet

Blue Star Mothers of America Chapter No. 1 will meet at 10 am on Monday to sew for Veterans Administration Hospital patients. Lois Babcock will be hostess after at her home located at 118 Locust Ave.

Anna Etheridge Daughters of Union Veterans Elzora Niestrath Blue Star Mothers of America Veterans Administration Hospital Lois Babcock Locust Ave

WCTU Group to Meet Tuesday in North Long Beach

North Long Beach WCTU will meet Tuesday at 1 a.m. at Worth Long Beach Methodist Church at 58th and Linden Ave. Anna McCay conducts the business meeting. Members bring sandwiches for a luncheon. tea and fruit punch served. January to April birthdays acknowledged. Mrs. Jessie Churchill leads the afternoon program.

WCTU North Long Beach Long Beach Methodist Church 58Th Linden Ave Anna McCay Jessie Churchill

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