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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1947
Page
116
Mrs. Emilie Erick Gump hosted a cheerful open house at 210 Bennett Ave in Long Beach. About 40 or 50 friends dropped in during the evening to share holiday cheer.
A lighthearted reflection on 1947's events and mischief plus New Year's resolutions for 1948. The piece notes fashion shifts, a bus strike, Friendship and Freedom trains, and personal anecdotes about Butch Jimbo and a writer's exaggerated aims. A Wings Over Jordan concert at First Brethren Church on New Year’s Eve supports Blind Welfare and Auxiliary Chaplains.
A luncheon at Lakewood Country Club announced the engagement of Shirley Ann Colton to Joseph Farrar Harvey. The event highlighted by silver leaves and white chrysanthemums included many guests from Long Beach and Los Angeles. Also reported are the University of Michigan Alumnae Club of Long Beach organizing, a Lakewood bridge party hosted by the Hindley family, and holiday visits from students and relatives.
Dolores Aileen Care daughter of Mrs Euel Wooldridge married Robert C Philley Jr son of Mr and Mrs R C Philley in Yuma Arizona. Bride wore white gown with drape skirt and sequin yoke. Attendants included Mr and Mrs John B Wall. They plan to return to California after a Midwest holiday visit.
A gay dinner party was held Friday evening at 4230 La Cara Street in honor of Barbara Lea Westberg, home from San Jose where she serves as a cadet nurse. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ben Tannenbaum and daughter Pat of Los Angeles, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Westberg with sons John and Richard. The table featured seasonal fruit and holly centerpiece.
Thirteen youngsters in the Alamitos Bay area distributed Christmas packages to children at the Tichenor Clinic this week. The gift exchange was replaced by giving to others at a luncheon hosted by Lynne Read, Lee Read, and Robin Read. Mrs. Read was assisted by Mrs. Douglas Weber. Guests included Julie Weber Barbara Copeland Robin Ward Jackie Sloss Marianne Reiman Ron Karste Don Crawford Tom Ommanwang Don Reiman and Bob Ones.
Chi Omega Alumnae gathered at Mrs. Glenn McColm’s home for a Christmas party featuring luncheon and bridge. Guests included Mmes. J. Lloyd Week, Margaret Kretchmer, Winchester Stacy, L. O. Wetzel, Earl Richardson, Helen Carroll, Roy Griff, Charles Cottee, Claire Becheraz, Zeta Kempton, Melvih Griffin, Luther Benedict, Earl H. Davis, William Woelflin, Edwin Thurston, Marcelle White and Misses Elizabeth Hunter and Dolores Denny.
Mrs. Josephine Hyde hosted a Christmas Day dinner at 2245 Chestnut Ave with ANTA and reindeer on a raised dial. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B Hyde of Los Angeles, their children Frederick Robert and 7 month old Jonathan, and Dr. and Mrs. Herbert C Evans. Gifts were exchanged around the tree.
Mr and Mrs Russell T Smirl of 173 Rivo Alto Canal keep open house for the Christmas season so friends may enjoy the canal decorations. Guests include Mr and Mrs Hubert Helwig and son Danny and Christmas day Mr and Mrs W R Smith and son Rocky from Orange joined them.
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