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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1947
Page
1
Junior Prom titled Medieval Magic at UCL Acs invites three of six junior women finalists from last week’s queen contest. Korckhoff Hall becomes a castle from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with attendees in formal attire. Court identity remains secret until coronation in the ballroom. Dawn breakfast in the dungeon follows the prom festivities.
Mary Lou Zehms reports on the Long Beach Woman's City Club where Mrs. Harry B. Underwood outlined the emblem of the national federation. Bernard Comsky performed Rondo and Chopin pieces, praised for his distinct style after studies with Tarnowsky and at the National Academy of Music in Glasgow. Dorothy Christie led music, with remarks on film disfavor and new family pictures. finances were reviewed by Cobb.
Mrs Jean McCurdy and Mr Hayden celebrated at home 732 Temple Ave with an open house hosted by Mr and Mrs Roland McCurdy. Guests from Pasadena Compton and Long Beach attended a yuletide gathering with tables of special decor and organ melodies.
Members of Gamma Rho chapter of Beta Sigma Phi heard ideas for centerpieces and mantels from Clyde H. Dunlap Jr. at Mrs. Vic Baker’s home on Carson Boulevard. The group voted to sponsor a needy local family for the year and planned an upcoming meeting at Miss Marie Blume’s home to view Naples area decorations and canal boat carolers.
A bridal shower for Jean Marie Nichol, bride elect of John Tigto, hosted by Mrs. N. J. Grimaldi of Ridgewood Heights, featured Chi Sigma sisters as guests. A center ball of sweet peas showcased gifts as Nichol opened them, with a January 10, 1948, wedding date at St Cyprian's Church Lakewood Village.
Patricia Elizabeth Brick was honored on her fifth birthday with a party hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs D D Brick at 6730 Olive Ave. Games filled the afternoon and refreshments followed. Guests included Pamela and Linda Harris Judy Schultz Kunkel Molly Jeri Cato Ann Marie Emley James Emley Jack Emley and Michael Emley, with grandmothers Mrs R W Harris Mrs Bessie Brick and Mrs Pearl E Troupe in attendance.
A fragment notes a person returning to Berkeley to resume studies with the junior class at the university after visiting her parents for a few days. The source mentions Roawell Avenue as a location reference and notes the time frame as past week.
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