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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1955

Page

18

Officers Installed by Assistance League in Long Beach

Mrs M John Rowe Jr takes the helm as president of the Assistance League of Long Beach at the annual meeting. New officers include Francis J Heusel as president elect and vice presidents Wing and Pritchard. Members honored with gardenias and orchids while reports praise 17 121 hours of volunteer time.

M. John Rowe Jr Assistance League of Long Beach Rowe League Coral K. Scott Francis J. Heusel Kenneth S. Wing Harry O. Pritchard John W. Brooks Jack Merrick Collins Cameron Robert McClain Carol K. Scott Chester Yonker Lester Lawson Jr. Press Marvin W. Davis Myre Don Murphy Aga Arthur Vincent George F. Paap J. Stane Carney Copeland Green Mmes George E. Barker Richard Browning Marvin Clark Earl Cody John Elliott Victor Hart James Keipp Scott Gardenia Paul McScride Marvin Prichard Frank Richey Theodore Swent Carney Frank Wessels Jeromes Meet Young Hale Young National Girls Club Rick Rackers Sidney Extey Jr Chi Harold Appleton Wing Clarence Hunt John Brooks John W Persons Harry H. Newton National Assistance League Rufus Davis National Council Gus A. Walker Fesel Logan H. Goodknight Ely Somerville Rick Racker E. Decatur Mitchell National Girls Clubs J. John Rowe Jr Francis Heusel The Assistance League J. Stowe Carney

Slimming Service Promises Quick Results for Women

Mrs Manning promotes a new slimming program claiming no diets or hard exercise and results within ten days. She offers a complimentary treatment and figure analysis with privacy at low cost, guaranteeing specific measurements and outcomes.

Admired Be Adored Look Younger Than Your Years Attractiveness

A fragment hints at advice on looking younger and more attractive through style and smart wear. It emphasizes admiration and being adored as outcomes of choosing the right clothes and grooming.

Altos Women Plan Potluck and Film at Church Event

Members of the Los Altos Women’s Club hosted husbands at the Los Altos United Church social hall. A potluck dinner preceded a Leonard Tower and Gene Staten Richfield Oil film Buried Treasure in California on oil conservation. Hostesses included Beth Heflin and assistants Wilma Evans Queenie Coburn Betty Messmore LaRue Meagher. President Mrs Russell Lemmon announced upcoming bridge and canasta party on April 30 with tickets from members or at the door.

Los Altos Women's Club Los Altos United Church Leonard Tower Gene Staten The Richfield Oil Corp California Beth Heflin Heristants Wilma Evans Queenie Coburn Betty Messmore LaRue Meagher Russell Lemmon Board All Bridge Canasta

Post Polio Club Fetes Officers At Luncheon

The Adult Post Polio Club votes to donate 50 dollars to the Kenner vaccine fund and hosts a luncheon at 12 30 p m at Apple Valley Steak House. Members expect many children to receive the Salk vaccine, with Ladies Auxiliary and guests attending. An outgoing officer will be honored and a new staff will be elected.

Pat White Installed as President of Gamma Gamma Sorority

Gamma Gamma Sorority at Wilson High School elected and installed Pat White as president at Mary Burke's home during candlelight ceremonies. Other officers include Pat Harris Ann White Joan Drost Sondra Schuder Kathy Desmond Janet Hill Marlo Ross and Sylvia Redwine. Spring project involves making stuffed animals and toys for a children's home. Plans for the annual senior party are underway. The Jolly Eight Club was entertained at a luncheon hosted by Marie Lerdahl in Mrs. Q. Lerdahl's home, with guests from Gar Neer South Dakota attending.

Gamma Gamma Sorority Wilson High School Mary Burke Pat White Sondra’ Schuder Pat Harris Ann White Joan Drost Sondra Schuder Kathy Desmond Janet Hill Marlo Ross Sylvia Redwine

Perfume advice for lasting scent and a sachet solution

Dear Penny notes frustration with perfume not lasting on some readers. A reader suggests trying a Liquid Skin Sachet for longer fragrance diffusion. Recommends Houbigant Chantilly Liquid Skin Sachet at $1.85 plus tax, available at select stores.

Penny

British and U S Ideals Alike Says Pettley

English humorist John Pettley spoke at an Ebell Club meeting on shared ideas between Britain and the United States. He traced American views through history and cinema, noting similar core beliefs and praising America's decency, maturity, warmth, and generosity as universal ideals.

Ruth Reece Press-Telegram Club America John Pettley Ebell Club United States Britain Boston Pettley J. Arthur Rank Movie Organization California Institute of Technology England California West Coast Webb School Claremont Joseph M. Striegel James Bryan Murray Jessie Armstrong Superior Oil Co Ebeli Club Claire H. Becheraz

Flower Show and Church Meetings Highlight Grace Methodist

Grace Methodist Church Women plan an annual flower show and membership tea at 1 30 p m in the Fellowship Hall with Gladys Craine as general chairwoman. China silver and crystal displays will accompany the event. Other church groups and a May 3 meeting at Lakewood Evangelical Lutheran Church are noted along with a separate engagement announcement for Phyllis Cunningham Knupp.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service of Grace Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Gladys-Craine George ©. Morgan Tuckley Thompson Katherine Child Marie Durfee Marion Darlington Don Fratt Ruth] Nicholin Les Warner Alder Tones Mommy Women of the Church of Lakewood Evangelical Lutheran Church Wardlow Rd Reginald Johnson Mmes Ralph Blaylock Ray Bobbs Clarence Bergland Arnold Zulk Charles White

Silver wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Ronsié Harris

Mr and Mrs George Ronsié Harris of Montrose celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with more than 150 guests. Married in Verdugo City in 1930, they were joined by daughters Kathleen and Nancy and son Tim, plus Adah Roper.

George Ronsié ‘Harris Montrose Long Head Verdugo City Kathleen Nancy Tim Adah Roper Harris M. B. Shaffer William Classen

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