Hyacinths for the Bride as Miss Bradford Weds
Miss Shirley Rae Bradford wed Edwin H. Henry at St Thomas of Canterbury in an Episcopal ceremony on December 19 with 75 guests. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bradford, wore Chantilly lace and nylon net, carried hyacinths and white orchids, and her sister bridesmaids wore emerald and crystalline gowns. The groom, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hemry, attended by best man Robert Engelke, the couple will honeymoon at Lake Arrowhead and reside at 1020 Chestnut Ave after January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Thomas of Canterbury É Episcopal Church
Shirley Rae Bradford
Edwin H. Henry
Hiram
Crosby
Ralph Bradford
Pacific Ave
Long Beach
Maurer
Jace
Donald Chapman
Marilyn Sprague
Princess Jines
Dorothy Fenn
R. A. Hemry
City Water and Gas Department
Me. Hemry
Robert, Engelke
Arrowhead
Chestnut Ave
Polytechnic High
Lecc
Newrank
Kas
Arizona
Sal
Leonard F. Ostr
Buendingald
Venice
E. Varner
Booth Chapel
First Congregational Church
Madge S. Warner
Ft. Richardson
Alaska
Ft. Lewis, Wash
Walter A. Ostwald
Bayfield, Cole
Emerson -Hangen
Madge McClaskey
Ostwald
U. of Colorado
Kappa Delta
Kappa Kappa Psi
New Leaders Elected at St Thomas Guild Auxiliary
Mrs Al Williams was welcomed as the new president of Wooth s Auxiliary of St Thomas Guild at a Christmas meeting at St Thomas Episcopal Church. Other officers include Mrs V A Harvill vice president Mrs M D Arvey recording secretary Mrs Arnold Brodson corresponding secretary and Mrs Mary De Lone treasurer. The afternoon program featured a pantomime review of the year’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Williams
Wooth
St. Thomas Guild
St.Thomas Episcopal Church
V. A. Harvill
M. D. Arvey
Arnold Brodson
Mary de Lone
Rep Hedges Miss Conley Repeat Vows at First Methodist
The Rev Roy Carlson officiated at the Gauthering ceremony uniting Marilyn Ann Conley and Ralph EH Hedges in Compton California with over 400 guests. Marilyn wore a Chantilly lace gown and a Juliet cap veil. The wedding party included maid of honor Marjorie Conley and bridesmaids Mary Conley Loma Ross Marie and Betty Hedges. Best man Eugene Rourke with ushers Ed King Don Howland and Roger Rees. The couple will honeymoon at Sequoia National Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Carlson
First Methodist Church
Uniting
Marilyn Ann Conley
George Conley
West Cedar
Compton
EH. Hedges
Everett Hedges
Santa Monica
Marjorie Conley
Mary Conley
Loma Ross
Marie
Betty Hedges
Eugene Rourke
Santa Moni la
Ed King
Don Howland
Roger Rees
Hedges
Compton College
UCLA
Amy
Sequoia National Park
McKenzie Family Hosts Visiting Relatives Holiday Reunion
A large McKenzie family gathering fills Christmas with gaiety as relatives converge in Long Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. McKenzie host at 254 Bennett Ave with daughter-in-law and extended family from multiple states. The group plans New Year’s Eve and a Pasadena Rose Parade trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul F. McKenzie
Bennett Ave
McKenzies
John J. Christopher
Villa Riviera
Long Beach
Ray Leighton
Clayton
N. M
Willis Northup
Robert and
Nancy
Guymon
Okla
Pauline Norris
Johnson City
Loren Margraves
James Cox
Elerrin
Fearl Kean
Diane
i@a Weiman
Paul Weiman
John Christopher
Las Lomas
the McKenzies, Jr
Bryant Rd
Pasadena
Blue Velvet Bride Weds Donald Reed at Greenwich Chapel
Eleanor M. Willets of Lynn Mass married Donald W. Reed in an evening ceremony at Greenwich Wedding Chapel. The gown featured a full flared skirt over net with seed pearl hat and opalescent sequins. Matron of honor N Ball wore corn velvet. ushers included Raymond Thompson and Stanley Price. Reception for 100 guests followed. couple to reside in Compton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Eleanor M. Willets
Donald W. Reed
Greenwich
Albert J. Willetts
Lynn
Mass
N.ball
Reuben Efiders
Byron R. Reed
Decatur
Alvin R. Reed
Sousoh
Stanley Price
Raymond Thompson
Compton
Yule Dinner for PBW Club
The Progressive Business Women's Club held its annual Christmas dinner last Friday at the WCA. Festively decorated tables set a holiday mood as Esther Koenig presented the Sweet Adelines who sang barbershop harmony for about an hour. The group then led a songfest with Bertha Parsons and Ruth Slocum accompanying. Gifts were distributed and members enjoyed an informal social hour to finish the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Business Women's Club
WCA
Esther Koenig
Bertha Parsons
Ruth Slocum
Christmas Eve Cocktail Party at Rogers Home
Mr and Mrs Frank L Rogers hosted 30 guests for cocktails and a buffet at 480 Sherry Ave on Christmas Eve. Attendees lounged around the pool, with out of town guests joining. names included Albert D White Lewis B Kean James T Starr and others. Separate: Sigma Delta Sigma sorority held a Christmas party at Mrs Marguerite Wood 4144 Virginia Rd revealing secret sisters and exchanging gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Rogers
Sherry Ave
Lanai
Messrs. and Mines
Albert D. White
Lewis B. Kean
James T. Starr
Edwin Richards
Charles Lowe
J. Barron
Elliot "Champson
Tom Taylor
Romaine Akers
Louis Starr
Charles Jackson
Ella Obrien
David Starr
Sigema Delta Sigma Sorority
Marguerite Wood
Virginia Rd
Family Reunion Honors Williams Family at Home
The first reunion in 30 years honored Mr. and Mrs. Otis Williams at the home of their youngest child Leonard Williams 1703 Stanton Pl Christmas. Attending were M/Sgt. and Mrs. Robert L. Williams of Lawton Oklahoma with Sgt Williams finishing 20 years of military service and recently returning from Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Williams
Leonard Williams
Stanton Pl
Robert L. Williams
Lawton
Oklo
Williams
Japan
Royal Neighbors Meeting Closes Year In Ma chinists Hall
Royal Neighbors of America Beach Camp No 6822 met Tuesday at 8 p m in Ma chinists Hall with Sue Denkman presiding. It marked the final meeting of the year for the 1954 officers. The new staff will assume office at the January meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Song Beach
Royal Neighbors of America
Machinists Hall
Sue Denkman
Wedding Vows Recited By Marie Kou Tunis And Sonny Wright
Perry Griffith Sindie wedding vows were recited by Marie Kou tunis and Sonny Clyde Wright in Yume Aviz. The bride is the daughter of William Kou tunis and spouse of 2230 E Ocean Riva. The bridegroom is the son of Val Wright and spouse of 1845 Cherry Ave. Both graduates of Wilson and reside in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Griffith Sindie
Marie Koutunis
Sonny Clyde Wright
Yume
Aviz
William Koutunis
E. Ocean Riva
Val Wright
Cherry Ave
Wilson
Mrs Beebe New Leader at Delphian Society Installation
Mrs. Edgar Lee Beebe was installed as president of the Lambda Beta chapter of the Delphian Society during a combined installation and Christmas party at the Towne Club. Lunch, officer gifts, a jeweled pin for Mrs. Slack, and a afternoon of bridge and carols followed the ceremony. Nearby, Roy and Mrs. McFadden hosted their son Jack visiting from Cornell for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Lee Beebe
Lambda Beta Chapter
Delphian Society
Towne Club
Ellis Slack
Beebe
Orio Peugh
A. Vander>ree
L. C. McCoy
Verne Brustkern
Mines
Slack
Marty Math
Soroptimists Gather for Noel Meeting at Lafayette Hotel
Soroptimists held a Christmas luncheon at the Lafayette Hotel with entertainment by the Meistersingers of Woodrow Wilson High School. Margaret Meikle chaired the program while Gladys Potter led the meeting and the club’s annual Christmas parcel drive raised funds for their worthy projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soroptimist Club
Lafayette Hotel
Woodrow Wilson High School
Margaret Meikle
Gladys Potter
Soroptimists
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Miss Bradford
Woman's City Club
Colonial Hall
Wallace Askew
Navy Family
Mmnes
Mattie Parker
Anna Brunk
Bertha Godfrey
Bridge
Canasta
Cus
Ray Stile
Leonard F. Ostwald
Rep Hedges
Miss Conley
Long Beach Santa Ana
Sete
McKenzie
PBW
Independent Press-Telegram
Carl Ray Photn
Royal Neighbors
Severong
Huldah Jean McCoy
William Earl Dellenback
Walter McCoy
Glendora Ave
Belmont Shore
Earl Dellenback
Claremont Ave
Roy McFadden
First St
Jack McFadden
Wilson High School
Cornell
Noel
Ae Aid Wurlitzer
Phoen
Ora
Gorham Sterling
Gorham
Tely
Pine Ave
Ofettam
Etoruom
Morris Plan
Morris
East Fourth Street
Sam Francisco
Oaklard
Sacramento
San Jose
Vallejo
Maywald
Los Angeles
van Huys
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