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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1954

Page

21

Anita Steade Becomes Bride of Donald Fortune

Anita Steade daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Steade wed Donald Fortune son of the James Ray Fortunes in Corona de Mar Community Church. Rev Paul Edward Babbitt presided as vows were exchanged and the couple honeymooned at La Jola before residing in Lynwood.

Anita Steade Douglas Steade Donali Fortune James Ray Fortunes Downey Corona de Mar Paul Edward Babbitt Joyce Penn James Fortune Jr la Jola Lynwood University of Arizona Long Beachato College Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority Calefias San Diego Military School Chaffee Junior College Dia Army

Parties and Vacations Shape Reno Social Scene

Informal gatherings and vacations shape Reno and Las Vegas social life this season. Mr and Mrs Richard Pex host the Cotton Ball eve at Lafayette Hotel before Labor Day while George Welsh and Harry Stafford plan Catalina Island weekend. Guests include W C Wood Sigler USAF and many others. Major and Mrs Perry head to Mount Lassen then Utah. Col and Mrs Wiper host at Lake Tahoe area. Capt O Brien and family return from Korea and Alaska.

Reno Las Vegas Nev Clude Richard Pex Lafayette Hotel George Welsh Harry Stafford Catalina Island William Anderson USAF William O'Brien Korea Mrs .O'Brien Michele Lake Arrowhead Mexico

August Bride Marlice Ravenscroft Weds Jerry Scarpa

Marlice Ravenscroft, daughter of Mrs. Bernard Ingles and James W. Ravenscroft, married Jerry Scarpa at the Unitarian Church with Rev. Howard Malson officiating. The couple, graduates of Wise and High School, left for a Crestline honeymoon and reside at 630 W Broadway.

Marlce Ann Ravensevelt Bernard Ingles Falcon Ave James W. Ravenscvelt San Diego Jerry Scarpa Joseph Scarpa Marher Ave Howard Malson Unitarian Church Jane Beth Arm Todd Karen Manley Sharon Work Linda Hannen Kent Bingham W. Broadway Wise and High School City College

Duplicate Bridge Results Told

Bridge results from multiple clubs reported winners and placements. North South pairings included Roma Leber with Bill Bontz first and Kelsey Peterson with Sidon Rowe second. East West winners listed as Betty Duncan with Frank Fogel first and Drue DeVico with Marie Smart second. Linden Hall and Lone Bears Committee events noted further placements.

Tong Bex North Saith Cifford Banett Paul Wayte Elling Thygeson W. T. Hobden Matt Eugleman Led Strasburger Marshall Ketchum Eldon Bond Bill Bentz

Dinner Dance Honors New Sigma Tau Psi Members

Yau Chapter Sigma Tau Psi hosts a Sept. 7 dinner dance at the Officers Club Allen Center to honor new initiates Pat Lauehk Sharton Sut ton Lucille Castle Lorraine Dockins and Pat Harmen. The sorority marked its 50th anniversary at a biennial Arrowhead Springs convention with Jay Giffin of Tau Chapter named editor for the year.

Officers Club Allen Center Yau Sigma ‘Tau Psi Pat Lauehk Sharton Sutton Lucille Castle Lorraine Dockins Pat Harmen Arrowhead Springs Hotel Jay Giffin Tau Chapter

Children's Theater Conference in Midwest Attends Meeting

Mrs. Ray Gould Jr. and Mrs. Williams H. Niver join the 10th annual Children’s Theater Conference at Michigan State College Lansing to discuss creating dramatics programs, administration, and theater education work. Three plays, puppetry, scenery, and workshops will be featured as the Brewers Restaurant group plans a fall production on Oct. 23 and 24.

Ray Brewers Restaurant Cinderella Mmes Charles T. Anthony David Aster Fred Tl. Anderson

Swim Party Set Sunday by Sorority

Approximately 70 rushees invited to a swimming party Sunday 7:30 to 10 p m at Lakewood Swim Act by Omega Tau Sorority of Jordan Hill School. Members wear old fashioned bathing suits and present a style show for the rushees with a balloon contest water pie eating contest. New officers installed include Joyce Ritchie president Pat Mayer vice president Janet Lopp secretary Lois Post treasurer Jackie Woosley pledge mistress Judy Worth publicity Sharon Patton chaplain Ronnie James historian Rae Ann Young parliamentarian.

Ak Lakewood Omega Tau Sorority Jordan Hill School Janet_Lopp Dave Brewster Joyce Ritchie Lane ‘Murphy Rae Ano Young Dorothy Lewis Millers Restauran Pat Mayer Janet Lopp Lois Post Jackie Woosley Judy Worth Sharon Patton Ronnie James Rae Ann Young

Field Trip Planned by Do mingueza Shell Hosts Club

Field trip chair Freda Eaton says Desk and Derrick members will tour Shell Wilmington on Saturday visiting the distilling unit and other plants. Lunch will follow the prayer session at the host site with members attending.

Desk Derrick Shell 02 Company Wilmington Freda ‘Eaton Shell Domingueza Shell

New Pledges for Scarabs Phi Epsilon Phi Sorority

New pledges Saundra Stanfeld Judy Windsor Judy Johnson Sharon Nelson Joann Willis Jean Kelsler Barbara Olsen Donna Riche arson Mareel Gshorn News notes Neta Sullivan is pledge mistress A box social will be held September 4 at Woodland Clubhouse by Long Beach Chapter of Phi Epsilon Phi Sorority Funds raised go to the cancer fund Mrs Harold Bertrand welfare chairman leads arrangements

Scarabs Sorority Saundra Stanfeld Judy Windsor Judy Johnson Sharon Nelson Joann Willis Jean Kelsler Barbara Olsen Donna Riche ‘Arson Mareel Gshorn Neta Sullivan Woodland Long Beach Phi Epsilon Phi Sorority Cancer Fund Harold Bertrand

Social Gatherings Hostess Lunches At Pfleger Home

Howard Leland Pfleger and Mrs Pfleger entertained at Daisy Avenue gatherings honoring the Signal Evil Lions Club president and his wife, plus a decoration committee of Ebell Club. Painted daisies and bachelor buttons adorned arrangements. attendees included numerous local residents. A dessert luncheon for Dora Sheldon Circle of Dominguez Community Methodist Church members featured red and white carnations as centerpieces.

Howard Leland Plieger Daisy Ave Signal Evil Lions Chub Pfleger Logan iBennett Ernest B. Mincey George C. Hansen Arthur Rolfe Marie M.taylor Elsie G. McGinley Frank P. Law Oscar B.olsen Sherman Mix Marion C. Houser Cleda G. John Charles Riw James Bryan Murray Ebel Dora Sheldon Dominguez Community Methodist Church

Luncheon Honors Miss Mary Ellen Dashiell in Skyroom

A luncheon recently held at the Wilton Hotel Skyroom honored Miss Mary Ellen Dashiell of Washington DC past president of the Eastern District of the National Story League. Hostesses were Long Beach Story League members. Dashiell entertained guests with stories after the luncheon alongside Cynthia Pearl Maus and Mrs Earl Heise. Attending were Mabel Rice from Whittier College faculty and several local women and John W Halloran.

Joan Slack Henrietta J. Benson Harriett FY. Seegar Ada May Coley Jeanne Slater Georgia Glenn Frances L. Bollman John W. Halloran

Autumn Fete Plans Discussed by Ebert Juniors

The decorations committee of Ebert Juniors met at the home of chairman Mrs. Phil lip Erdahl to discuss plans for an Autumn Fete in September. Attending were numerous members including R. M. Colvin C Brunsting N. W Buchanan J Tyson Ellis ov Faris Robert L. Hendrix and others.

Ebert Phillip Erdahl Village Rd Mmes R. M.colvin C. Brunsting N. W Buchanan J. Tyson Ellis Ov Faris Robert L. Hendrix Arthur S Hielm C. M. Hopper William ¢. Redinger Ray Singsbury Roderick McClain Earl Melton

Invitations Issued For Beverly MacDonald Jack De Francis Wedding

Beverly Jo an MacDonald daughter of Elsie MacDonald Lakewood and Jack V De Francis son of Eugene and Mrs De Francis Bellflower plan a formal 8 p m ceremony at First Christian Church Bellflower with a reception to follow. Both are Excelsior Long Beach City College alumni with military service resumes.

Beverly Joan ‘MacDonald Elsie MacDonald Harvey Way Lakewood Jack V. de Francis Eugene de Francis Bellflower First Christian Church of Bellflowers Excelsior High School Long Beach City Tere Sharon Barrenger Jeanne Geske Katherine Stine Ione Lundgren Lundgren Ramone Blvd Minoes Edith de Francis Thelmas Berg Blanche Counts Margaret Peterson Frances Marunda Mary Low Tratloff Sherrill Lundonda Lundgren Joan

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