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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1947
Page
17
Mrs Elmer List has returned from a week in Santa Barbara where Ujey visited Montecito gardens. They stayed at the Samarkand Hotel and spent several afternoons visiting antique shops on El Paseo and El Presidio.
Mrs Lula Blackman of 166 St Joseph Ave travels to the Silver Lake district in Hollywood for vacation. Cyrene Blackman attends a guidance workshop at the Bank of America in Los Angeles this month. Ruth Blackman of 5200 Broadway joins a summer session at a U.S. program.
The Woman's City Club announces a Friday picnic at Bixby Park to renew friendships and mark the approach of the club season starting Oct 3. Luncheon tables, coffee service, hostesses, and door duties are organized by Zarl Nickerson, P Carroll, Lucille Swenson, H R Painter, J M Hammond, and others. Members can file applications and address changes with J A Cobb. dues receipts available via Catherine Bland. The afternoon program features Long Beach Band selections, Camp Fire Girls colors by Little River Birds, and dances from Lilian Newman studios.
Elynor Winsor and Lytle Watkins married at Belmont Heights Methodist Church in a double ring ceremony officiated by Dr. Claude A. Smith. The bride wore a powder blue dress and white Bible, with attendant Lucile Cramer and best man Andrew Ellison. After the service, a reception was held for both families at the bride’s mother’s home. the couple will reside locally after returning.
Mrs Flora Dell Smith of 4392 Elm Ave was honored guest with a party and bridge luncheon at the home of Mr and Mrs Herbert White at 148 Rossmore Ave Los Angeles. Guests included Mrs Joseph F Reed and many others. Plans announced for the marriage of Mrs Smith to Philip Milton Thompson of Lane Reach next Sunday with reception to follow at Continental Gardens.
The Omens Missionary Society held an international luncheon with country tables and a world tour led by Eva Smanley. Ruth Berger, long supported in India, attended. Patsy Ruth Cathey and James Edyvean Lyons wed at Lakewood Village Church with Rev. W R Hall officiating. The couple reside on East Broadway after a San Francisco honeymoon. Cathey is a Wilson High School graduate. Lyons works for the U S Government at the Inyokern Project.
A bridal couple residing at 2703 East Tenth Street, James Raymond Warrnner and Jacqueline Beverly Randrup, wed this month at Knolls Christian Church in Bixby. Rev. Irving J. Rhoades officiated as relatives and friends witnessed the double ring ceremony. The bride wore a gray suit with black accessories and a red rose corsage. The couple honeymooned at Blue Jay. The groom is son of Mrs. Gertrude Wainner and Glenn S. Wainner. the bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J A Randrup of 1025 Atlantic Ave. They are both Poly technic High School graduates. the groom served two years overseas in the Army.
Delta Gamma Phi Alpha Chapter inducted new members at Miss Delores Beard’s home 2140 Fashion Ave naming Marlene Hansen Denna Baptist Gloria Horne Gloria Antekier and Charlotte Glass. Rushes Joyce Cope Edith Harney enjoyed a Levi gathering at Miss Antekier’s. A hay ride is planned and next meeting will be with Miss Joan Munson of 2074 Fashion Ave.
Mrs Wade Walker presented her music pupils in a recital held at the home of Mrs Mary F Connolly at 2805 E Seventh St followed by a social hour Participating were Michael OGorman Joanne Schuster Neena Kelley Shari Stennette Joan Charvat June OGorman Patricia Lindenberg Virginia Connelly Marjorie Millner Sandra Beebe Helen Connolly and Mrs E L Sleeth
Ten little friends from Los Angeles gathered at Virginia Star's birthday party hosted by her great-aunt Mrs. Dean Perkins at 739 Stanley Ave. The event, described as a delightful garden party, was assisted by Mrs. Charles Carey, mother of Patty and Tammy Carey, as the hostess's aide. The gathering celebrated Virginia's summer birthday in a cheerful, small-town tone.
Mr and Mrs A D Rose of 331 St Joseph Ave hosted their son Millard Rose his wife and daughter Jean from Stockton during the past week in their home revealing family hospitality and a warm reunion in town.
Mrs Heber Arden Ward hosted as a house guest Mrs Eva Monde Moore of Washington DC who arrived by plane last Friday. The brief note records domestic visit details and contemporary social connections.
Mrs. Max Schneider hosted a birthday party at 1460 Granada Ave revealing dancing and cake and refreshments. The event also celebrated the 27th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. M. Besheck with many attendees including David Rubenstein Thomas Waller David Schneider Tom Schneider Semon Schneider A Budne Rose Marilyn Ragin Esther Schneider Shirley Besheck Hobby Schneider Arthur Schneider Irving Schneider from Hollywood.
Miss Barbara Reed hosted a bon voyage party for her friend Miss Rita Bollmier who leaves soon for San Diego to begin nurses training. Guests, largely college friends and neighbors, joined in cards and games before Patsy Reed in costume presented gifts to the honoree. Sharing the courtesy were Mary Byrnes Dee Dee Mifflin Bob Byrnes Jim De Mille Charles Kaiser the honoree and hostess.
An antique party will be staged at 1 30 tomorrow afternoon in the social hall of First Methodist Church by the circles of the Woman's Society of Christian Service. Mrs EB A Wightman chairs the event with Mrs Howard W Cou in charge of the program focusing on the history of silver titled Spin a Silver Saga. Tea will be served by Mrs W M Christian and her committee.
Mrs Coda Armitage of 331 Ai ponne Ave leaves tomorrow by pipe for Bozeman Mont to join her niece Miss Mary Al ward visiting relatives in Bozeman and accompany her to New York and other eastern cities.
Miss Elaine Wrinkle, bride elect of Mickie Badell, was honored at a bridal shower hosted at her home on Pomona Avenue. Gifts lay under a crepe umbrella centerpiece as games entertained guests, followed by refreshments. Attending were Misses Jo Anne Farrand Joann Dyer Margaret Kirby Doreen Kirby Marge Keithly Audrey Forster Delores Barlow Gerrit Perrin Berishe Talbot Annette Wilkinson Lois Munsey Mary Rowan Virginia Prahl Pat West Virginia Comby Vicki Anderson Betty Maspero and Mrs Henrietta Schultz Hazel Langston Jo Ann Tanner Venus Perrin Opal Green Marge Anderson Daisy Wrinkie Nagel Arlene Skelton Aarianne White Helen White.
High school sororities host their eighth annual inter sorority dance tomorrow evening at Lakewood Country Club. The semiformal event serves as a farewell to friends heading to college and is a key summer social for younger groups. Phi Gamma Chi Socii S. F. O. Yoga and Gamma Gamma sponsor.
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