Group Donates to Lakewood Youth Center Effort
The Lakewood Women's Club donated a first contribution to Youth Activities Inc led by Gene Burgoyne to build a Lakewood youth center. Burgoyne unveiled building plans and distributed dance benefit stickers for January 15 at Municipal Auditorium with proceeds to the youth fund. The club also promotes a Christmas season project with Toys for Tots gifts and holiday activities led by local volunteers across Long Beach and West Long Beach clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakewood Women's Club
Gene Burgoyne
Youth Activties Inc
Lakeiwood
Burgoyne
Municipal Auditorium
Harvey Attracts Playgoers At Long Beach Playhouse
Holiday parties cluster around Long Beach Community Playhouse as the comedy Harvey draws crowds. No shows on Christmas Eve or Night or New Year’s Eve, but extra performances are planned Monday through Wednesday next week along with the regular Saturday Jan. 2 show. Young Adult Group of First Methodist Church will attend Tuesday’s performance and then dine locally. Mrs. Wucian F. Remley hosts a Wednesday pre and post theater reception for 14 guests. Reservations listed for groups Saturday and Monday and Tuesday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach Community Playhouse
Harvey
First Methodist Church
Mra
Wucian F. Remley
Mira Mar Ave
W. R. Richardson
L. R. Bestman
Ray Houdyshell
Jenny Duffy Named Leader Of Emily R Jewel Tent 15
Jenny Duffy was chosen new president of the past presidents group of Emily R Jewel Tent 15 at a Yale luncheon. Stella Noble serves as vice president and Harriett McCoy as secretary and treasurer. A gift exchange marked the afternoon, with many past presidents in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny Duffy
Emily R. Jewel
Yale
Stella Noble
Harriett McCoy
Belle Martin
Ruth Dunsmore
Frances Franklin
Bernice Hamble
Flora Beebe
Hazel Calhound
Cora Strong
Marude An- Halven
Laura Collins
Jenny Doufty
Bertha Vaughn
Elizabeth Hoyt
Clara Lonsberry
Louise Buckminster
Group Adds to Roster
Members welcomed into the Marine Corps League Auxiliary at a Veterans Memorial Building meeting include Pat Lowe Peggy Metro Heather Taft Nina Hughes Grace Wright and Louise Erick. Maude Cornell announced a Christmas party set for Saturday at the Wilton Hotel and the group will decorate a ward tree at Veterans Memorial Hospital. Nina Mayfield chairs the 3-1 feet Friday with Dorothy Webster Louise Erich and Grace Wright. Next meeting is January 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps League Auxiliary
Veterans Memorial Bldg
Pat Lowe
Peggy Metro
Heather Taft
Nina Hughes
Grace Wright
Louise Erick
Vaida Taylor
Maude Cornell
Wilton Hotel
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Nina Mayfield
Dorothy Webster
Louise Erich
Seasonal social pages celebrate Christmas and club gifts
Zonta Club hosted a Christmas dinner at President Frances Nielsen’s home with ArdeJla Larson as chair. Nine new members joined including Elizabeth Kofahl initiation. Olive Hodges and others wore satin gowns. Beulah Nelson married Jack Eugene Matheny in a West Indies ceremony. gift from Church of Christ. Lambda Sigma Pi party, charity donations to five groups. Holiday breakfast for 24 CA chapters. Howard Zink Corp party at Denny Moore’s. Reception at church. couple at 3025 Gale Ave. bride a Poly High graduate involved in Pi Sigma Phi Horizon Club and Rainbow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zonta Club
Frances Nielsen
ArdeJla Larson
Elizabeth Kofahl
Olive Hodges
Florence Feterson
Mildred Flanary
Virginia Mitchland
Miss Darell
Gille Scot Reed
Dorothy D
Dent
Long Beach
Brigham Young University
W. Holloway
Lembda Sigma Pi
Delta Chapter
R. FE. Toler
Hazel Hamilton
Exceptional Children's Foundation
Salvation Army
Community Fund
Red Cross
CARE
Focal Chapters
California
Coconut Grove
Taret Ruth Holloway
Joan Travis
Gloria Chamberlin
Cookie Harper
Edgar Seal
Deryle Enright
Frank, Brown
John Chamberlin
Gale Ave
Poly
Pi Sigma Phi
Horizon Club
Jer
Rainbow
Mrg
Olive Holl Joway
Delta Ave
Michigan
Yule Gift Returns From Former Employer After Years
Miss Laula Bratton once secretary to Attorney George F. Peck in the Jergins Trust Building received a yearly monetary gift for the 25th time. While living in Long Beach she was a Tanleon member and affiliated with Legal Secretaries. She later joined Brown School for Girls at Glendora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laula Bratton
George F. Peck
Jergins Trust
Long Beath
Tanleon
Secrer
Brown School For Girls
Glendora
Taoleon Club Hosts Yule Breakfast at Hotel Lafayette
Taoleon Club closed the year with a Christmas breakfast and program at the Hotel Lafayette. Tables featured Yule decor and a silver centerpiece. Mrs. Harold Brown presented speakers and junior Tacloons provided Christmas music, with guests including Jackie Dillon and Fred Bacon among town visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taoleon Club
Hotel Lafayette
Snowman
Luella Smith
Harold Brown
Jackie Dillon
Carol Hanson
Marjorie Crocker
Jim Duggan
Ronald Vaughn
Alien Spancer
I. B
Miss Betty Jane Baker Weds Lloyd W. Lewis in Candlelight Rites
Miss Betty Jane Baker married Lloyd W. Lewis in a candlelight ceremony officiated by Rev Harold E. Michelson at Friends Church. The bride, daughter of Mrs Gwen Overton, wore Chantilly lace over satin with a lace crown and bouquet. Attendants included Mrs Fred A. Baker and Robert L. Taylor. the Lewis brothers and other relatives served as part of the bridal party. The couple, residing at 2217 Bert Ave, honeymooned at an undisclosed destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jane Baker
Lloyd W. Lewis
Rev. Friends Church
Lew
Harold E. Michelson
Gwen Overton
Bennett Ave
Fred A. Baker
Robert L. Taylor
Glen ‘Lewis
Johnnie LeSage
Bud Willie
Cheryl Taylor
Glen Lewis
Peggy Harlow
Bert. Ave
Poly Bride
High School
R Hazel
Lewis
Walnut Ave
Charles J. Lewis
Korea
Candy Cane Lane Christmas Party for Ebels Group J
Ebels Group J held its annual Christmas luncheon at the Victor Hugo with Candy Cane Lane decor featuring large candy canes and snowballs. Host Mr Victor Schmeltz organized the event assisted by Mrs Irving Smith and others, as gifts were exchanged after a short meeting led by chairwoman Mrs Russell Buffum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Group J
Ebels
Victor Hugo
Victor Schmeltz
Sher
Mmes
Irving Smith
Earle Brickley
Orville Cale
Jo‘jeph Striegel
James Darsie
Russell Buffum
Teteed Be Ag Pare
Engagement Told Agnes Reafsnyder Ganien Grove 17
Mrs Agnes Reafsnyder of Ganien Grove 17 announces the engagement of her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Reafsnyder
Ganien Grove
Christmas Night Car Crash Heals a Man’s Bitter Grief
A two year tale of a man injured on Christmas Eve by a drunk 16 year old driver. Amputations below the knee, hatred, and despair give way to hope as he rebuilds with his family and fiancé, embracing new legs and a renewed faith. A reader letter reveals a wife's anger and counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayfield
Judith L Walker Weds Lt Arnold Hogarth at Bay Shore Church
Judith L Walker daughter of Mrs Katherine I Walker and Lt Arnold W Hogarth son of Mrs I Hogarth were married at Bay Shore Community Church. The bride wore champagne lace gown with a beige veil, attended by Marilyn M Brewer and Clyde Baker. The reception followed at the bride’s aunt’s home and then a honeymoon trip to Big Bear. The couple will reside at an Okinawa posting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Dorothy L. Hogarth
Second St
Misa
Judith L. House
bitch-Walker
Katherine I. Walker
Dawson Ave
Hugh So
Marilyn M. Brewer
Clyde Baker
William Derry
Berry
Calvin Schoenberger
Mary. Taylor
Wil
Derryberry
Cochran
Armando
Bidden
Sonia Shafto
Mass
Moon
Walker
Wilson High
Phi Gamma
Chi
City College
TNT
Kassai
State College
Hogarth
Okinawa
Poly High
Texas
Hammurabi
Why Grow Old It Was All Worthwhile If Love Goes With Gifts
A reflective piece recalls the warmth of Christmas Eve and the sensory memories of pine, cedar, and a decorated tree. The writer notes happiness in shared moments despite fatigue or financial strain and hints at the enduring value of love and joy.
Ebell Juniors Hold Christmas Party at Graywood Home
Mrs. Fred E. King led the Ebell Juniors annual Christmas party with a luncheon and gift exchange at 4444 Graywood. New members Claude Buckman and Robert Carter joined, and Mrs. Lee Caldwell transferred to the Senior Juniors. Christmas thoughts emphasized giving over material excess and the spirit of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred E. King
Etell Club
Ebell Juniors Board of Directors
Norman T
Graywood
King
Dean P. Gilmore
Mmnes
Claude B. ‘Buckman
Robert F. Carter
Ethel Juniors
Lee M. Caldwell
Early Summer Wedding Announced for Barbera Brownlee
Mr and Mrs Erwin Brownlee Tee of Garden Grove announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Barbera Brownlee to James S Bell. Attendants include Catherine Bennett and Gary Cree of Tustin. The Bells reside in Long Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Brown- Tee
Garden Grove
Barbera Brownlee
James S. Bell
Catherine, Bennett
Gary Cree
Tustin
Bell
Long Beach
Annual Dance Set Friday at Lafayette Hotel
Penthouse Club members plan their annual Christmas dance Friday at 9 p.m. in the Supper Room of Lafayette Hotel with Edward Thornberry's band, and a planning group led by Jerry Weaser and others outlines the club's upcoming year. The note also offers a playful bread sandwich tip and a barbecue picnic checklist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penthouse Club
Lafayette Hotel
Jerry Weaser
Mery Lou Slater
Bob Piper
Phyllia Warren
Ann Milanovich
John Standiford
Carol Matz
Edward Thornberry
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Rober Hickman
Albert Wilcox
West Long Beach
Truman Boyd Manor
Virginia McGlinchey
Ma Deeline
Goldsmith
Anna Lepick
Assistance League of
Long Beach Tuberculosis and Health Association
Long Beach Clearing
Chor
Betty Jo Carter
J. Warren Hoskins
New York City
Washington, D. C
North Carolina
Florida
New Orleans
Ray
Adrianne Williams
Don &. Williams
Palos Verdes Estates
Ens
John Rhodes Slaught
Ann Martin Slaught
Glendale
St. James Catholic Church
Redondo Rench
Kappa Alpha Theta
USC
Flintridge Preparatory School
Kappa Alpha
West Long, Beach
Mary Jane McKelvey
Arthur Rene
Assirance League
Caroline Mayfield
Donna Snow
Jill Dobson
Neady
By Anne Gilchrist
Howard Zink Corporation
Denny Moore
Lin
Connie Summers
Lucy Clubbs
Betty Gabler
Betty Sorenson
Juanita Booze
Ann Collins
Lena Miraglia
Bea‘Stansberry
Lila Treadway
Doris Edger
Hazel Hatfield
Jack E, Matheny
Aoleon
Lewis-Baker
Candy Cane Lane
Ars
Gog
Rit
Bill
Nome
M. M
Ayeleld
Beulah
France
Judith L. Walker
Arnold W. Hogarth
By Josephine Lowman
A. W. Hogarth
Ashee
John
Seteway
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