Launch Recruitment Drive for Red Cross Volunteers
Long Beach Red Cross launches a month long drive for new volunteers. Mrs. Robert Burton describes varied roles from Junior Red Cross to kitchen canteen work. Interviews occur February 10 11 12 and the following Mondays at 319 W Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Robert Burton
Long Beach
Burton
George Lorenz
Sidney Smith
Long Beach Red Cross
W. Broadway
Long Beach General
Couple Plans Fall Wedding
Lois Haiseth and Robert L. Webber announce their engagement as a fall wedding planned in Rushford Minnesota. The bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Haiseth of Rushford and the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Q. Webber of 3729 Falcon Ave. He attends UC Berkeley between semesters, graduates Polytechnic High and Long Beach City College, plays in the university band, studies civil engineering, and belongs to Chi Epsilon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Haiseth
Robert L. Webber
Melvin Haiesth
Rushford
Minn
Louis Q. Webber
Falcon Ave
Chi Epsilon
Garden Club Hears Talk on Pruning
The Los Altos Garden Club met at Mrs. Glenn C. Compton’s home where Hugh Nixon of Nixon Nurseries Lakewood spoke on pruning and demonstrated rose care. A camellia bush was given as a door prize to Mrs. Carlos Holland and a card party set for February 27 at Los Altos United Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Nixon
Nixon Nurseries
Lakewood
Los Altos Garden Club
Glenn C. Compton
Howard Simmons
Ray A. Jone
Nixon
William Finnegan
Carlos Holland
Gailen E. Dexter
At & P.m
Los Altos United Church
Ray A. Jones
Beta Sigma Phi Sweetheart Ball Honors Queen and Charity
The Southeast Area Council hosted its fourth annual semi-formal Sweetheart Ball at Lakewood Country Club with Beta Sigma Phi members, spouses, and guests. Roc Hillman Orchestra provided music while Ann Fredericksen of South Gate Mu Alpha was crowned Queen, eight princesses were named, and proceeds benefit Sister Elizabeth Kenny Foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeast Area Council
Beta Sigma Phi
Lakewood Country Club
Roc Hillman
Ann Fredericksen
South Gate Mu Alpha Chapter
Eva Harpst
Compton Xi Alpha Mu
Louise Chapman
Loretta Bowen
Lynwood Eta Lambda
June Wallin
Huntington Park Zeta Nu
Katie Hofmann
Downey Alpha Chi
Evelyn Spangle
Downey Xi Beta Omega
Dorothy Moulton
Compton Iota Rho
Ione Hogelen
Compton
Kappa Pi
Rosemary Shellhaas
Compton Alpha Nutj
Ruby Tegeler
South Gate Mu Alpha
Compton Xi Alpha Mu Chapter
Sister Elizabeth Kenny
Sister Kenny
Priority
South Gate
Lynwood
Huntington Park
Downey
Sport Car Club Seats New Staff
Women's Sport Car Club held its first annual installation and awards banquet at the Sportsman's Lodge with officers installed. Honorary memberships were awarded and a plaque given by Don Schoenert. The evening featured history, awards, and European auto race pictures. MLB Lady Lions Mrs. sada Nestor presided at her first NLB Lady Lions meeting at Miller's Cafe. The club voted $25 to the March of Dimes and discussed year events. Ocean View WCTU will meet at Belmont Heights Methodist Church for a Frances E. Willard Memorial program and tea with a review of last year’s yearbook and aims for this year. Special music will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Sport Car Club
Sportsman's Lodge
Jack Burkhard
Jack Weber
Ken Wright
Phyllis Avedon
Dan Dickinson III
Jana Helena McBride
Dottie Dickinson
Wilson Springer
Herald/Express
Bob Rolofson
Don Schoenert
Sports Car Club of America
Women's
Sport Car Club
California
United States
Europe
MLB
Lady Lions
Sada Nestor
NLB
Lady Lions Club
Miller's Cafe
Emma Zinser
Margaret Blakeman
Ocie Butler
Edna Odell
Lillie Heise
Mmes
Stan Wheeler
William, Creasey
Ely Yatfee
William Shauks
Ocean View
WCTU
Ocean View Wctu
Belmont Heights Methodist Church
Frances E. Willard
Cleva Warner
Omo Harding Nuptials Told
The couple Fred Leslie Omo and Joan Marilyn Harding wed in a St. Athanasius Catholic Church service. The bride, daughter of Curtis Harding, wore an imported Chantilly lace gown with mandarin trim and carried white orchids. Dressed in the bridal party were Marion Simpson, Betty Duchane, Carole Harding, and others. A reception followed at the church hall and both were Jordan High School graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Dr
Fred Leslie Omo
Joan
Marilyn Harding
St. Athanasius Catholic Church
Curtis Albert Harding
California Ave
Mauriné Simpson
Kenneth Woods
Betty Duchane
Carole Harding
Frank Livesay
Norman Isenburgh
Tory Graylers
Jeanie McFarlan
Jordan High School
Emmett L. Omo
Lewis Ave
Verna Lee Smith and Russell Price Jr Wed at Nazarene
Miss Verna Lee Smith and Russell LeRoy Price Jr were united in marriage at First Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Carleton Ponsford officiating. The bride wore a lace and net gown with orchid bouquet, was escorted by her uncle Homer Smith, and a reception followed at the church before a San Francisco honeymoon. The couple resides at 16356 W 19th St. she is a Tucson native, he an alumnus of Jordan High School, LBCC and Pasadena College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of the Nazarene
Verna Lee Smith
G. P. Smith
Tucson
Ariz
Russell Leroy Price Jr
Russell L. Prices
California Ave
Carleton
Ponsford
Homer Smith
Eileen Thompson
Virginia Bearden
Jack Price
Robert Lann
Wil‘is Lann
Don Black
Billy Lann
Karen Bearden
San Francisco
Jordan High School
Lbcc
Pasadena College
Amvets Post No. 13 Joint Installation Reported
Amvets Auxiliary Amvets Post No. 13 and auxiliary held a joint installation after a Coast Inn dinner. Pren tise G. Smith installed the post officers and Mrs. Dell Whetcher installed the auxiliary officers. New posts included Clifford Pierce president and Frank Marts vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amvets
Coast Inn
Prentise G. Smith
Amvets National Service Foundation
Dell Whetcher
Clifford Pierce
Frank Marts
Larry Sheldon
Charles Kelly
Cleo Dallin
Milton Basham
Joyce Bersuch
Guy Batley
New Staff Takes Office at Plaza Nursery Group
Mrs. Lyman Peterson passed the gavel to Mrs. Robert Dixon at the January meeting of the Second Plaza Cooperative Nursery. The new board includes secretary Mrs. Thomas Masterson and treasurer Mrs. Harry Simon with co chairs Mines Emer Lenz and Glen Randolph. Appointive officers cover publicity health social and schedule chairs. Mrs. Deleie Patchett outlined improved nursery procedures followed by small discussion groups on daily routines and child needs. Next meeting is Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. at Woodratf Community Church. Anns Club Plans roller skating social Feb. 28 at Mary Anderson’s home 301 W. 14th St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Peterson
Second Plaza Cooperative Nursery
Robert Dixon
Dixon
Thomas Masterson
Harry Simon
Emer Lenz
Glen Randolph
Mothers’ Group
Thomas McKinsey
Joel Steiner
Dwight Graham
Robert Needham
Deleie Patchett
Patchett
Anns Club
Mary Anderson
W. 14Th St
Indree Social
Varied Program At NLB Women’s Club Meeting
North Long Beach Women’s Club meeting at Houghton Park clubhouse showcased club aims and fundraising for the boys’ clubhouse with furniture and radios pledged. Jordan High School boys glee club provided music while Mrs. Harvey Hardman spoke on Gems of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Farrell
Jeader
North Long Beach
Jordan High School
Harvey Hardman
United States
C. F. Watson
Mmes. Montague
Vinton Pease
William Lambe
Ken
E. McCafferty
Ed Hardiley
Grant Beckwith
Betrothal of Sarah Eileen Gassaway to Kenneth Van Dyke
Mr and Mrs Charlie E Gassaway of 26030 President Ave Lomita announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah Eileen to Kenneth Rients Van Dyke son of Mr and Mrs Rients G Van Dyke of Torrance The couple are Narbonne High School summer 1952 graduates with athletic involvement The bride elect attended Los Angeles Harbor Junior College and Ventura College Van Dyke attends Long Beach City College A March wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie E. Gassaway
President
Ave. Lomita
Sarah Eileen
Kenneth Rients van Dyke
Rients G. van Dyke
Torrance
Narbonne High School
Los Angeles Harbor Junior College
Ventura Callege
van Dyke
Long Beach City College
IDAV Auxiliary to Host California Department Commander Visit
Idav Auxiliary No 17 will meet at Veterans Memorial to welcome the department commander of California and her staff. Many from nearby auxiliaries are expected to attend as the March executive meeting is set for discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary No. 17
Hight Et Veterans Memorialdg
Department
California
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Eva Carlson
Joseph Canning
Motor Corps
Homer Grant
Miss Leis Hoiseth
Garden Club
Omo-Harding
Clever Ng
Hollywood
Price-Smith
Amvets Auxiliary
Bee's Beauty Shop
Atlantic Ave
NLB Women's Club
Ebel
Eilis Slack
Cleo R. Simmons
G. Grant Burton
City College
Barbara Lewin
Elizabeth Baker
Dan Trujillo
Pete Synodis
Art Department
Ebell Club
Charles F. Shaw‘ling
H. A. Zelsdorf
Avout
James McNeill Whistler
Ruth Jarvis
Thomas Eakins
Dwyight W. Tryon
Ray L. Congdon
Mary Cassatt
Carl Melchers
Kramer
Russell L. Price Jr
Omer Ff
Ravens
Budo
Sarah Eileen € Gassaway
R. L. Buffum
Elm Ave
Charles Carpenter
Salan
Los Angeles
Andec
Ly Brea
Axminster
Eve
Pasadema
Lake Ave
Sytamote
Eva
Larewood
E Village
Carton & Bellflower
Brentwood
San Vicente Blvd
Arizona
Open Tune
van Nuys
Bird State
Thurs
Lowg Beach
Broadway
West Broadway
L.B
Lakewood Salon
East Village Road
Carson
Bellflower Blvd
U. S
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