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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1955

Page

18

Shoreline beautification topic at North Long Beach club luncheon

City Manager Sam Vickers and Dr. Ralph Harnett discussed shoreline beautification at a North Long Beach Women's Club luncheon in the Houghton Park clubhouse. Mrs. Ralph Gott presided and Group Five served. The event featured a Valentine motif and plans for tidelands money, with attendees including Mrs. Rue Hird, Miss Carmella Satter, and delegates to the Los Angeles County federation convention.

Sam Vickers Ralph Harnett North Long Beach Rue Hird Carmella Satter Jordan High School Los Angeles County Federation Mmes Clifford Robinett F. Watson R. A.‘Terrell Virgil Koon Hird Clay Minnix Charles Reames Jand Martin Bonnewitz

Girls' Club Valentine Tea Is Most Appealing Affair

West Long Beach Girls' Club hosted a Valentine tea for teachers and mothers at their Truman Boyd Manor clubhouse. Honored guests included Dr. Norbert K. Farrell and Miss Yda G. Nolds of Stephens Junior High. Members showcased red heart decor with camellias and stock while Judy Johnson and Darleen Paul served as hosts. The event supported educational aims and urged donations of National Geographic magazines and books for teenage girls, with pickup by the Assistance League Motor Corps.

West Judy Johnson Darleen Paul West Long Beach Stephens Norman Jaques Rick Rackers Madeline Goldsmith Girls’ Club Harold G. Appleton Girls Club Carol K. Scott Assistance League National Geographic Magazine Assistance League Motor Corps

Rehearsal Dinner for Arcadia Couple Before Wedding

Miss Morlese June Pingle of Arcadia and William Robert Atkinson Jr of Long Beach held a rehearsal dinner at Pacific Coast Club prior to their wedding at Oneonta Congregational Church. Attendees included the couple's parents Bruce Pingle and others. dancing occurred and both were seniors at Pomona College planning to reside in Claremont. An article on the wedding appears in Sunday's Women Section.

Oneonta Congregational Church Pasadena Morlese June Pingle Arcadia William Bill) Robert Atkinson Jr Long Beach William Atkinson Srs Pacific Coast Club Pride-Elect Morey Henry Pingle Arcatia Bruce Pingie Medford Ore Carl Fischer

Valentines origins noted at Woman's City Club luncheon

Thirty five members and guests of Group 17 of the Woman's City Club attended a luncheon in Colonial Hall with hostesses Mmes Irma Squibb Ethel Saunders Olive Schmitt and Maud Palmer. Mrs Wallace Askew chaired a valentine origin resume and Ada Warriner reported on membership. Nearby, Mr and Mrs M B Hudson visited Glen Ivy Hot Springs last weekend. additional registrants from the Coast included Ted Bartlett Carl Irby and Charles Devar of Huntington Beach.

Renturies Dan Cupid Drs. Chattie Griffith Woman's City Club Colonial Hall Christy Valentine Castor Europe Maria ‘Taylor E. 10Th St Maria Taylor Pearl Moore Jennie Fields Francis Wag Pearll Wilkins Laubscher T. Wesler I. Orban Mmes Irma Squibb Ethel Saunders Olive Schmitt Maud Palmer Wallace Askew Ada Warriner Bridge and Canasta Glen Ivy M. B. Hudson Glen Ivy Hot Springs Messrs Ted Bartlett Carl Irby Charles Devear Huntington Beach

Gay crowds gather for Long Beach Playhouse romedy

Helms Bakery workers and families form a theater party for Saturday at Long Beach Community Playhouse. Two employees Gilbert Reeves and his daughter Shirley Reeves have roles in January Thaw. Other reservations include Gray Ladies of Long Beach General Hospital and several sizeable parties.

Helms Bakery Long Beach Community Playhouse Gilbert Reeves Reeves Shirley Playhouse Gray Ladies of Long Beach General Hospital Jast Ni

Why Grow Old Cosmetics Won't Hide Poor Diet

A health and beauty column argues diet and lifestyle determine skin quality more than cosmetics. It cites whole grains milk leafy vegetables fruits meat and eggs as nourishment and notes external care helps but cannot compensate for poor nutrition or sleep. It advises modest nightly skin care for busy professionals and winter skin hydration tips, mentioning local hosts and speakers at a luncheon.

G. W. O'Bryan New York City Shell A. C O'Bryan Magnolia Ave Alen Albert Pro- Wheeler Henry C. Lamb

Famed Concordia Choir Schedules Benefit Concert Tomorrow

The 65 voice Concordia Choir from Moorhead Minnesota arrives for a 7:30 pm tomorrow performance at Polytechnic High Auditorium. Directors Paul Christiansen leads a group with Scandinavian roots on a celebrated Norway tour, drawing crowds up to 6,000 per city. Our Savior's Lutheran Choir of Long Beach sponsors, tickets sold at auditorium bar office.

Concordia Af Moorhead Minn Polytechnic High Norway Paul J. Christiansen Larvik F. Melius Christiansen St. Olaf Choir Oslo Olaf Martha Skaugum Trondheim Our Savior’s Lutheran Choir of Long Beach

Four Ebell Groups Hold Valentines Luncheon and Games

Four Ebell groups held February meetings with valentine themed decor at the Lafayette Hotel Mirror Room and Huntington Hotel in Long Beach. Guests included Mrs James Bryan Murray and others as groups planned luncheons, bridge and canasta. Group activities featured reports from Mrs Buffum on a France Spain trip, and a hostess lineup at 2913 E 3rd St with Mrs Carpenter leading a business session.

Ebell Club Lafayette Hotel Lead X Peeeb Ohn Dickerson Mmes Lloyd Brawner L. A. Libbie Charles A. Walker Martha Wentz Huntington Hotel Long Beach Winifred Helliwell Rimes C. F. Wisner Ella Miller Herminé Taenzer Gaisford L. G. Stone Lillian Macarthur Charles Carpenter 3Rd St R. A. Brady Reid Noland Great Falls Mont Carpenter R. L. Buffuma France Spain Buffum Paris Mrs. Buffum Normandy Island of St. Michel Spanish Mrs. Buffur

Carnation Club to Sponsor Cargo Party Luncheon

The Carnation Club will sponsor a cargo party and luncheon at Hazel Spaulding's home on Wednesday at 12 noon. All members and friends will be welcome.

Carnation Club Hazel Spaulding

Braille Studies Program Discussed By AAUW Groups

Miss Lela Stuart Pasadena Playhouse graduate spoke to AAUW social studies and braille committees at Mrs. Charles C. Park’s home about braillists aiding the blind with transcribed material for professors libraries and religion works. Fifty performances in western cities were flown by the Lions Club.

San Francisco Lela Stuart Pasadena Playhouse AAUW Charles C. Park Korea Lions Club San Quentin Prison Park Whittier Jane Jfrov Covina

Birthday Fete For Mrs Lois Schofield At Cedar Avenue

A traditional dinner party honoring Mrs. Lois Schofield at 548 Cedar Ave was recently held. Guests included Glen H Schofield, their son, Thomas Styles of Los Angeles, Thomas Sheridan, Helen Harris, Martha Kanagh, J R Seaton, and Paul Dunham. Motion pictures captured the event for future viewing. Music and games entertained attendees.

Lois Schofield Cedar Ave Messrs Glen H. Schofield Thomas Styles Los Angeles Thomas Sheridan Helen Harris Martha Kanagh J. R. Seaton Paul Dunham

Native Daughters party honors Mrs Muller with surprise event

A surprise birthday party celebrated Mrs Ralph C Muller president of Long Beach Native Daughters of the Golden West Parlor No 154. The Parlor plans a 48th birthday event where all past presidents will be honored.

Bride to Wed Next Week After Shower Festivities

Showers continue for Graci Anne Sullivan and William H White with a kitchen shower hosted by co workers at Miss Monica Ryan 1135 Carson Blvd. Gladys Randi co hosted. A bachelor party honored the bridegroom elect hosted by Richard Beemer and Robert Austin.

Gracianne Sullivan William H. White Monica Ryan Carson Blvd Gladys Randi Richard Beemer Robert Austin

Club Hosts Afternoon Bridge and Canasta Social

The tables and Mrs Charles Ritz, chairman, presided. Guests included Mmes Will Radcliffe Marguerite Grogan Alice Anderson William Parr Logan H Bermett and Miss Minnie Cullen. Bridge and canasta concluded the afternoon.

Charles Ritz Mmes Will Radcliffe Marguerite Grogan Alice Anderson William Parr Logan H. Bermett Minnie Cullen Bridge and Cannasta

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