Holiday Party Tonight Attracts 150 Marine Reserve Guests
M and Mrs Robert Clark greet guests at the reserve armory in Seal Beach for a buffet supper and dance. The Marine Corps Reserve Base plans a party for officers men wives and guests of B Company 13th Infantry battalion with officers of the district and depot in attendance. Highlights include decorations by Gienal Flaes, music by Local 687, and quarterly recruiting awards plus door prizes donated by Long Beach and Bellflower merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert £. Clark
Reserve
Naval Ammunition Depot
Seal Beach
B Company
13Th Infantry Battalion
United States Marine Corps Reserve
Gienal Flaes
Erenite Ree Armory
American Federation of Musicians
Long Beach
Bellflower
11Th Marine Corps Reserve District
C. BE. Sheppard
Sheppard
Naval Aimounition Net Depot
Rockwell I. Townend
Townsend
W. Robb
Frank Young
Stephen M. Randall Srs
Don Byrnes
Bert Paul
John McLeod
Frank A. Parr Jr
John Jameson
A. D. Thomason
Set
Hi. Alvarez
Bob Milsop
Friends Gather for Yale Event in Villa Riviera
About 40 old friends from Southern California joined Mr. and Mrs. William H. Sullivan for Christmas night at their Villa Riviera apartment. The gathering, a 15 year tradition, honored Mrs. Adolph Kelterborn who will depart for Manila in February. Notables in attendance included Louis A. Baber, Willi Brohl, Steven Cummings, Edward Evans, Steve Guidice, William Helmes, T. H. Leahy, Jack Livingston, Erwin Maussnest, Harry Patterson, D. B. Spence, George Wilhelm, Maurice Winter, Larry Wright, Lee Wynne, Miriam Bragonier, Madge Dixon, Maria Tovar, Pauline Wallace, Mavie Williams, and John Meany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
William H. Sullivan
Villa Riviera
Adolph Kelterborn
Manila
Orient
Messrs
Mmes
Louis A. Babier
Willi Brohl
Steven Cummings
Edward Evans
Steve Guidice
William Helmes
T. H. Leahy
Jack Livingston
Erwin Maussnest
Harry Patterson
D. B. Spence
George Wilhelm
Maurice Winter
Larry Wright
Lee Wynne
Miriam Bragonier
Madge Dixon
Maria Tovar
Pauline Wallace
Mavie Williams
John Meany
Box Social Stirs National Women’s Club in Beach Community
The National Business and Professional Women’s Club held an old-fashioned box social Monday evening at the YWCA. R. N. Jerica Hale led the frolic and fun program with Gladys Marsh Eve Vose and Ethel Finnegan assisting. Cornelia Pollard provided piano for Virginia reel quadrille and waltz while F. Fern Watkins Eva Vose gave recitations. Mrs Vose conducted a spelling bee won by Ethyle Avis. Katherine M. Sharpe presided as greetings from Boston and England were read. A report on the Los Angeles district federation meeting in Alhambra was given by Mrs Vose with attendees listed. A dessert luncheon honored 41 December birthdays hosted by local club members. Nellie L. Hammond of Mason City Town’s Club, now in Long Beach, attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Less Beach
Jerica Hale
R. N
Gladys Marsh
Eve Vose
Ethel Finnegan
Cornelia Pollard
F. Fern Watkins
Long Beach
Church Circle Elects Leaders
Officers of Circle 11 Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church were elected including Margaret Helgele as chairman and Evelyn Skinner as treasurer. A recent meeting featured Christmas readings, poems, and a missionary report by Lena Mead, with social plans and a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WLY
Circle 11
Woman's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Margaret Helgele
Jennie Bridenbaugh
Ann McDougall
Mary Miner
Velora Deerens
Evelyn Skinner
Charles Rowland
Muriel Harter
Elizabeth Wommer
Carrie Thompson
Nettie Bell
Alice Davidson
Laura Lyons
Ivy Lake Johnson
Mmes. Rowland
Johnson
Nela Hill
Yale
Clair van der Hoof
de Witt Baker
Santa Claus
Ty Francis P. Church
India
Lena Mead
Mollie’ Quinby
Mrs. Rowland
The
Orient
Exchanget tes guests at Naples home Christmas party
Exchangettes to Naples observed Christmas caroling from the Blume residence at 113 Rivo Alto Canal with about 80 guests. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. H. E Blume and Miss Marie Blume assisted by Mr. J and Mrs. William Vroom and Leonard Mitchell Cub Scouts Pack 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. [Blume
Marie Blume
Rivo Alto Canal
Naples
Blume
William Vroom
Leonard Mitchell
Portland Guests At Holiday Home of Mr and Mrs Powell
Holiday visitors Mrs and Mrs John M Jerman and their young son Jay from Portland Oregon stay with Mrs Powell and her husband at 102 Quincey Ave. They traveled by air from Oregon before Christmas and plan to fly back home after the New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Jerman
Jay
Portland, Ore
Jerman
George A. Powell
Quincey Ave
Jermans
Oregon
Waterloo Open House Hosts Winter Residents in Long Beach
Open House for Iowans hosted by D and Mrs. Paul T. South Gate at 656 Havana Ave featured Mrs. Frank Gregory assisting. Wintering Water loo residents, including Agatha Watts Stevenson and Dr. E. E. Feck, gathered with former Water loo locals and visitors from nearby California towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul T. Southgate
Waterloo
Havana Ave
Frank Gregory
Iowa
Long Beach
Agatha Watts Stevenson
Harry G. Northey
E. E. Feck
Ava Watts
Laura Cowlishaw
Janet Lynes
W.W. S. Sweet
Ray Cable
E. R. Moore
C. F. Blosh
Frank. Gregory
Robert Tarpey
Sherwood Felsingon
M. Fawcett
William A. B. Gramm
Leo Lynes
William J. Stevenson
Gordon Alexander
Arizona wedding ties two Jordan graduates in Navy life
Wed vows were exchanged in Yuma Arizona between Barbara Crouch of Lakewood City and Harlon Maples of 1517 Eleanor St. The bride is a senior at Jordan High School and the groom, a Jordan High School graduate, now serves in the United States Navy. They will live at 1517 Eleanor St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuma
Ariz
Barbara Crouch
Lakewood City
Harlon Maples
Eleanor
Christmas Club Parties Brighten Group Gatherings
HOME of Miss Laura Mulvey at 2126 Pine Ave served as a festive setting for the Group Q Ebell Club Christmas luncheon and bridge party. Members contributed food and clothing for a needy family rather than gifts, while carols and reminiscences highlighted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Mulvey
Pine Ave
Ebell Club
Mulvey
Laura E
Ebell
F. L. Sims
Pacific Ave
Mines
C. E. Gordon
Frank L. Mead
Paul Cavins
Sims
Dresden
John Alkinson
Eva Maye Burris
Children Hostesses Lead Pacific Coast Club Party
A Christmas party for children of members was held at the Pacific Coast Club with junior hostesses Marie Bell Betty Lu Soden and Nancy Ridgeway in charge. Attendees included Mrs. Harry Coon Donna and Harry Mrs. James Butler Steven and Joan Mrs. Larry Hurd Mary and Michaelle Mrs. J. R. Sell Julia and Bob Mrs. Edward Barton Marion and Richard Mrs. Gladys O Bryne and Sheila and Mrs. W. B. Christie Nancy and Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast Club
Marie Bell
Betty Lu Soden
Nancy Ridgeway
Harry Coon
Donna
Harry
James Butler
Steven
Joan
Larry Hurd
Mary
Michaelle
J. R. Sell
Julia
Bob
Edward Barton
Marion
Richard
Gladys O'Bryne
Sheila
W. B. Christie
Nancy
Warren
Christmas Dinner at Ward Home on Wisconsin Ave
Dinner hosts Dr. and Mrs. Allen E Ward welcomed guests at their 270 Wisconsin Avenue residence for a Christmas dinner. The crystal snowman centerpiece and red candelabra with cotoneaster set a festive scene as TV programs played. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis, Mrs. Florence H Sterling, Mr. and Mrs. H M Easley, Duane and Bruce Easley, Pamela Jean, and the couple’s daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen E. Ward
Wisconsin Ave
Robert Lewis
Florence H. Sterling
H.M. Easley
Duane
Bruce Easley
Pamela Jean
McKenzies Host 28th Christmas Dinner Party
Mr and Mrs Paul F McKenzie of 254 Bennett Ave hosted their 28th Christmas dinner party at Welch s for 16 guests. Red chrysanthemum decor and Santa Claus placecards set the scene. After dinner they moved to the McKenzies home for a gift exchange and carols around a festively trimmed tree. Attending were C B Hysom, Robert Gilbert, Robert Sankey, Robert Hartmann, Robert Zimmerman, J J Christopher and Paul F McKenzie Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Long Beach
Donald Gerken
E. Neece St
Santa
Claus
Gerken
Melva Engels
Paul F. McKenzie
Bennett Ave
Welch's
McKenzies
McKenzie Home
C. B. Hysom
Robert Gilbert
Riverside
Robert Sankey
Robert Hartmann
Robert Zimmerman
J. J. Christopher
Paul F. McKenzie Jr
First Annual Delta Chi Sigma Alumnae Party
The Delta Chi Sigma alumnae chapter held the first annual Christmas party at Mrs. Albert Hagan's home in Lakewood 4150 Greenbrier Rd. A buffet dinner, gift exchange, and greetings from out of town guests Mrs. Virgil Harmon and Mrs. R C Hall plus sponsor Mrs. Julius Blum from Stockton were noted among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hagan
Greenbrier Rd
Lakewood
Delta Chi Sigma
International Society
Virgil Harmon
Arizona
R. C. Hall
Bakersfield
Julius Blum
Stockton
William Harbert
Verne Byer
George ‘Fleet
Jack Harris
William Reed
Robert Lewis
Allen Ward
H. M. Easley
Gerald Shupe
John Stone
Frank Swick
Bert ‘Aardema
William Sopher
Weaver Layne
Reta
Ryan
Agstess
Family party returns from Riverside Christmas gathering
Mr and Mrs Morris L Jones of 1539 E Seventh St returned from Riverside where they attended a family Christmas gathering at the home of their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs MacDonald. Twelve places were set for a late afternoon turkey dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris L. Jones
E. Seventh St
Riverside
Mrs. MacDonald
Booth Chapel Wedding Scene at First Congregational Church
Catherine Joy Grunk niece of Dr. and Mrs. Stuart LeRoy Anderson married Lawrence Elton Talbert son of Dr. and Mrs. Wilfred Talbert at Booth Chapel First Congregational Church. The bride wore a dark green suit with orchids. officiant was Dr. Anderson. Best man was Arthur Talbert. ushers were Eugene and Bruce Talbert. Reception aides included Barbara Watson, John Natteford, and Shirley Clark. After a Kansas City trip, the couple resides in Westwood Village. Talbert studies music at UCLA. the bride teaches at Upland Junior High and belongs to Mu Phi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Joy Grunk
Stuart LeRoy Anderson
First St
Lawrence Elton Talbert
Wilfred Talbert
Westwood
Booth Chapel
First Congregational Church
Philip E. Klepper
Dr. Anderson
Talbert
Arthur Talbert
Eugene
Bruce Talbert
Barbara Watson
John Natteford
Shirley Clark
Kansas City
Westwood Village
U.C.L.A
Upland Junior High School
Mu Phi
National Music Sorority
Derbyshire Family Visits Rodman Relatives for Christmas Day Dinner
Dr and Mrs J W Derbyshire and daughter Dickylee of Sebastopal visit Mrs Derbyshire’s parents Mr and Mrs L J Rodman at 245 Roycroft Ave. Also present are Mr and Mrs Bethel E Bryant of 2383 Molino Ave and Mrs D R Leeson and family from Riverside, plus BE Wolcott of Long Beach for the Rodman Christmas Day dinner at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Derbyshire
Dickylee
Sebastopal
Mrs. Rodman
D. R. Leeson
Mr. Leeson
Riverside
BE. A. Wolcott
Long Beach
Elderbloom Club Christmas Party at 1:30 PM
The Elderbloom Club plans a Christmas party at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Room 100. A luncheon will be served in the dining room at 11:30 a.m. with gifts distributed by Santa Claus. Mrs. Stella Noble, president, will welcome members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elderbloom Club
Stella Noble
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Church Circle
Charles, McAdam
Fabor Ave
Gamma Rho
Beta Sigma Phi
Don Yeo
George Quirk
Imade
Inman
Mary Tucker
Marvin Lightfeet
Ethyl Severson
Albert Stevenson
Carly Severson
Cub Scout
Cub Scouts
Pack 11
Lincoln PT. As
MacArthur Park
Cubs
C. R. Davidson
J. T. Warren
Fred Thompson
Carl Bayer
Mary H. Beery
Bank of America, First and
Pine Branch
Jonathan Club
Bank
A. J. Gock
Berry
Iowa State Teachers College
California College of Comnetie
LongBeach
Jevee Cleara
NCE
Group 10
Woman's City Club
Maybelle ‘Johnson
Cota
Ave
Frances Woodworth
Claude Smith
Mira Mar
Don McLellan
E. C. Harter
Ted Perry
Loyalty Club
Sam Hood
Children's Party
Mrs
Lawrence Talbert
Family Party
Pine Fi
Moor
East Ocean Blvd
Ocean
Atlantic
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