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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1954

Page

18

Miss Roberta Crosby Weds Melvin Levy in Chapel Ceremony

Miss Roberta Venita Crosby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neil R. Cole, married Melvin William Levy at Christ's Chapel First Baptist Church with Rev. John Gunn officiating. The bride wore a blush satin gown with tulle overskirt and illusion veil, carried white camellias with a detachable orchid corsage, and was escorted by her father. The couple, from Los Angeles and Redondo Beach, planned a Las Vegas wedding trip and reside in Redondo Beach after a reception at the church. Attendants included Betty J. Panter as matron of honor. best man Lyman. ushers Harold Wilson and Grant Clark.

Lovely Roberta Venita Crosby Melvin William Levy Christ's Chapel First Baptist Church John Gunn Neil R. Cole Oregon Ave Betty J. Panter Lyman Harold Willson Grant Clark Las Veras Nev Redondo Beach Polytechnic High School Albert, Levy Los Angeles Use

Mar Vista Chapter Hosts Eastern Star Delegation

Clytie Burton and Clarence Prowse welcomed a large delegation from Buona Park Chapter and visitors from New York, Kansas, Wisconsin, Missouri and Washington during a Mar Vista Chapter 511 Eastern Star meeting at Monte Vista Temple in North Long Beach. Ruth Wright escorted as deputy grand matron. past matrons were excorted and introduced. June Kair of the su Club announced plans for a Feb. 11 meeting at 11:30 a.m. at the temple.

Clytie Burton Clarence Prowse Buona Park New York Kansas Wisconsin Missouri Washington Mar Vista Chapter Monte Vista Temple North Long Beach Ruth Wright 72Nd June Kair Su Club

Farewell Luncheon Held for Mrs Keith Nelson

Mrs Billy Page of Torrance hosted a farewell luncheon for Mrs Keith Nelson wife of Capt Nelson JSN in Wilmington. Guests included Mrs Clyde Kirby Mrs Henry Metzger Mrs Horace Elder Mrs Gordon Brown Mrs William Lindsey and Mr Russell Boss as the Navy couple prepare to move to North Carolina.

Billy Page Torrance Keith Nelson Capt. Nelson JSN Navy Wilmington North Carolna Mmes iClyde Kirby Henry Metzger Horace Elder Gordon Brown William Lindsey Russell Boss

Lake family heads to Port Radium uranium mine

Mr and Mrs Harold E Lake and sons Grant and Jan depart Tuesday for Port Radium Northwest Territories Canada where he serves as general manager of a uranium mine after a January visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Truman T Lake of 233 Euclid Ave.

Harold E. Lake Grant Jan Port Radium Northwest Territories Canada Truman T Lake Euclid Ave

Small Earrings Prove Best for Oversized Ears

Simple design earrings suit ears that are oversized or poorly shaped. When choosing adornments, small earrings are the most flattering option to wear.

Starlet Tells Why She Is Democrat at Long Beach Luncheon

Motion picture star Joy Winslow told a Democratic Women’s Study Club luncheon at the Wilton Hotel why she favors the Democratic Party, praising the party’s people oriented aims and noting Republican strength in organization. She criticized past Republican efforts and urged active youth mobilization for 1956, while explaining why many voters shifted from FDR era Republican views.

Kremlin Joy Winslow Columbia Studios Democratic Party Democratic Women's Study Club Wilton Hotel Joseph C. Parker Columbia Miss Winslow Republican Party Eisenhower Senate House California Roosevelt Korea Wes California Democratic Council Fresno Mmes Zita Remiey Newton Nutter Mary Rene Anna Sykes Merion Kurtz Carl Prough W. C. Willams George Riley Glenn Agee Dorothy Horowitz Long Beach Paul Zifferin Don McLellan Assembly District Council Mines Eva Lord Myron France Mabel Wells Elizabeth Farrell Parker McLellan Ways and Means Edwin S. Luther Robert Bertran Democratic Women’s Study Club Bhote

Benefit Dinner Set Saturday in North Long Beach

A polio benefit ham dinner will be served by the North Long Beach Chapter and Blue Star Mothers at 6 50 pm in the VFW Hall North Long Beach. New officers were installed at a Huntington Beach ceremony. Leaders include Agnes Hodge president Ruth Reilly first vice president Ethel Fisher second vice president Elizabeth Hanson secretary Alice Anderson treasurer Bee Drew financial secretary. Entertaining at a dinner party were Mr and Mrs Max Schneider at 232 Granada Ave. Purple and white flowers centered a gold tablecloth. En route home after the dinner were Mr and Mrs Maurice Rudjites and others, including Mr and Mrs Martin Edelman Moss Besbeck Irvingsman and Esther Schneider at the Carlsbad Hotel by the Sea.

North Long Beach Blue Star VFW Hall Huntington Beach Agnes Hodge Ruth Reilly Ethel Fisher Elizabeth Hanson Alice_ Anderson Bee Drew Max Schneider Granada Ave Mexico Jocal Messrs Mmes Maurice

Group Views Travel Film at Woman's City Club Luncheon

Thirty members of Group 16 of the Woman's City Club met in Colonies Hall for a luncheon presided by Mrs. Ben Gleason. Mrs. 5. H. Cohen read a letter from a Korean orphan thanking the group for aid sent to a Kore ar orphanage. Mrs. F. W. McFarland displayed pictures from her three and a half months in Europe visiting 12 countries. A white elephant sale was announced for the March session with Mrs. O. G. Ross chairing the hostess committee.

Woman's City Club Colonies Hall Ben Gleason 5. H. Cohen Social Service Committee Korearr F. W. McFarland O. G. Ross

Long Beach Ziks Club Bridge Results Report

Bridge results from the Long Beach Ziks Club show Nadine Ketehum and Willan Halter winning, Anna Mitchell and Betty Coombs second, and Mrs. William Halter with Marshal Ketehur third. Wednesday evening outcomes list Marsatit Ketchum and Jon Dixon first in Section A, Dixon and Crawley second, Morris third. Section B north south, Browder first, Mien second, Wickman third. East west results name Leonard Gaffney and Ed Welsner first, Carpol second, Fogel and Crawley third.

Long Beach Ziks Club Tole Incash Acuth Nadine Ketehum Willan Halter Anna Mitchell Betty Coombs William Halter Marshal Ketehur Wid East Neal Frank Smangold Osear Sposheim Ed Walaher Jay Laner Aeconas John Dixon William Benz Tworth Marsasit Ketchum Firaty Bra Jon. Dixon Percy Crawley B. B. Morris G. FR. Browder J. Mien Accond Wickman Tittre Gaat and West Leonard Gaffney Ed Welsner John Carpol Paychic Fogel

Farewell Reception Highlights Thomas Graham Couple

A farewell reception honored Mr and Mrs Thomas Graham as they move from East Long Beach. Rev Leo C Kline spoke, recalling long friendship with the Grahams and officiating their marriage and two daughters weddings. More than 100 guests attended the event hosted by Mrs Anise Blowers. the Grahams plan a Fontana move and USC days linked to their circle.

Grahams Fontana Leo C. Kline Westwood Methodist Church Los Angeles Kline USC Graham Mayne Anise Blowers

Plan 2 Visits to Hospitals Plan 2 Visits to Hospitals

Members of Golden State Aux Spitary 279 Veterans of Foreign Wars led by Margaret Jensen plan two visits to veterans hospitals next week. The program features community singing led by Rev. Ruth Francis Baldwin, a cello solo by Helen Johnstone, amusing selections by the group, and a tea with entertainment for patients at Sawtelle and other facilities. Mrs Lucille Johnson chairs the event with 11 choir members attending. the group will also present a guest book and a lace cloth decorates the refreshment table.

Golden’State Aux- Spitary Veterans of Foreign Margaret Jensen Ruth Francis Baldwin Miller Vetchurch Helenjerans Sun Johnstone Gra Orng Lucille Johnson John Herman Ning Graham Grahams Pert Authmann Pat Jeeross Sr

Secretaries State Meet convenes in San Bernardino

The 32 chartered associations of Legal Secretaries Inc of California gather at Arrowhead Springs Hotel in San Bernardino on Feb 6 and 7 with Pomona Valley Riverside County and San Bernardino County hosting. Gloria Soares presides at Saturday business sessions. brunch Sunday ends the meeting. highlights include Girls Towns of America aid. Long Beach group sends Doris Anderson as official rep with Evelyn McNeice Alta Larson and Elsie Aitken. New pledges Elizabeth Kochevar and Virginia Vochris were pledged at Kappa Chapter of Pi Delta Epsilon Sorority ceremony at Brower's Restaurant. Glen Ivy: Mr and Mrs G A Powell and Emily spend winter at Glen Ivy Tot Springs near Corona.

Associations of Legal Secretaries, Inc California San Bernardo Arrowhead Springs Pomona Valley Riverside County San Bernardino County Gloria Soares Sacramento State Association America Arlington Calif Long Beach Association of Legal Secretaries Doris Anderson Evelyn McNeice Alta Larson Elsie Aitken Elizabeth Kochevar Virginia Vochris Brower’s Restaurant Kappa Chapter of Pi Delta Epsilon Sorority

Phi Gamma Chi Sorority and Club Installations

A luncheon at Welch's Restaurant installed Phi Gamma Chi Sorority with Mrs. Carroll Thorn Jr elected president of Trans ub. Officers include Mrs. Richard Hilliard as VP and others in charge of decorations. Zoe Ann Glover leads Phi Gamma Chi at Hoefly's Bel mont Shore with Nate cy Kleese as VP and plans for the 12th Sweater Hop in March.

Tens Club Ng Phi Gamma ‘Chi Heers Carroll Thorn’ Jr Transub Welch Richard Hilliard Lynn Stein William Palmer Don Horn William Young Phi Gamma Chi Sorority Hoefly Belmont Shore Zoe Ann Glover Natecy Kleese Joh Ann McMillan Phyllis Hansen Barbara Nowling Gayle Andrews Carol Young Rush Dianne Barrett

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