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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1954

Page

18

Silver Tea Marks Opening Meeting of New GOP Club

The Southeast County Republican Women Federated opened with 66 members and plans for expansion. The first Lakewood Country Club meeting featured Col. Frank Lowry and Miss Mickie Kies, with Mrs. Lloyd Grime receiving a gavel from vice president Mrs. Robert Devitt as the group discussed election year activity and Lincoln era parallels.

Republican Women Federated Lakewood’ Country Club Frank Lowry Mickie Kies State Central Committee Republican Party Robert Devitt Lloyd Grime Abraham Lincoln Southeast County Republican GOP Lakewood Country Club Lloyd Orme Long Beach Staf? Phata

Gala Courtesies Highlight Southland Social Scene

The week featured multiple social courtesy events hosted across the city. Mrs. Wresley Rush was honored at a Tuesday shower at 2917 Eucalyptus Ave hosted by Mrs. A. Ft. Wright and Mrs. Gordon Silkwood, with numerous relatives in attendance. A separate shower for Miss Carolyn McPheeters and William L. LaMarr was hosted by Mrs. Raymond Todd at 3745 Lime, featuring a Valentine motif and gifts in a heart-covered box, with guests including Mrs. W. F. McPheeters and Mrs. William LaMar among others. A linen shower for Miss Frankie Wild, hosted by William Moyni and assisted by Mildred Lerche, drew guests such as Mrs. Clarence Bailey and Mrs. Jessie Wild, as wedding plans for the couple emerged.

Wresley Rush A. Ft. Wright Gordon Silkwood Wright Eucalyptus Ave Carolyn McPheeters William L. LaMarr Raymond Todd Valentine Mmes W. F. McPheeters William LaMar Robert Schmidt William Welz Hughes Frankie Wild William Moyn Tit Montair Ave Mra Mildred, Lerche Santa Barbara Clarence Bailey Jessie ‘Ild George ‘King Santana

Box Social Set Tonight By Iota Chapter at Lawn Bowling Club

A valentine box social and card party is held tonight at 6 30 p m by Iota Chanter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority at Lawn Bowling Club house. The group also meets Monday at Mrs Kenneth Wells 6745 California Ave with Mrs LaVon McMahan presiding and Mrs Earl Evans cohosting the session.

Iota Chanter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Kenneth Wells California Ave LaVon McMahan Earl Evans

Valentine Dance Held By Job's Daughters at Recreation Park

Job's Daughters of Bethel 77 host a valentine dance at Recreation Park clubhouse from 8:30 to midnight. Music by the Wesley Farrell Juniors Moonlighters, with Honored Queen June Cole in charge of the event.

Job

Kenny Group Seats Staff at Long Beach Auxiliary

Mrs. Philip M. Thompson, founder of the Long Beach Sistee Elizabeth Kenny Auxiliary, was installed as president for another year at Brewer's luncheon. Raymond C. Simpson, Long Beach attorney, was installing officer. New directors include Mrs. Louis H. Murray and E. H. Bennett. other officers named. A benefit bridge canasta luncheon will be hosted by Mrs. S. W. Ellery at 3425 Montair Ave Lakewood, Feb 19. Proceeds support the Kenny Polio Hospital of Southern California.

Philip M. Thompson Long Beach Elizabeth Kenny Brewer's Raymond C. Simpson Thompsson Mmes Louis H. Murray E. H. Bennett Marry 5. Leassurer Mark Kendall Fred FR. Schwartz Robert ©. Fussell Louis J. Theiss C. E. Forbes Lester Montsatte Gertrude M. Winslow Lester B. Cooper Philip Thermpson Charles Keller Frank Ellsworth Gertrude Winslow Charles K.monahan J. Elliott Monroe S. W. Ellery Montair Ave Lakewood Mmes. Mondotte, Winslow Keller Seventh St Kenny Polio Hospital Southern California el Monte Hospital Warren Hoskins Gale England

Christening Linda Heather Watts in Belmont Heights church

Linda Heather Watts daughter of Mr and Mrs Keith N Watts of 122% Claremont Ave was christened in a Belmont Heights Methodist Church ceremony. Absentee sponsors were Mr and Mrs Morris E Broyles of Syracuse NE. Linda is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Watts of 2374 Adriatic Ave and Mr and Mrs Willis Woodhead of Bramley Leeds England.

Linda Heather Watts Keith N. Watts Claremont Ave Belmont Heights Methodist Church Morris E. Broyles Syracuse Linda Fred &. Watts Adriatic Lave Willis Woodhead Bramley Leeds England

Local residents return from vacation at Glen Ivy Hot Springs

At Glen Ivy among Long Branch residents recently returned from vacation are Mr and Mrs Sackett Mrs Melbourne Marsh and daughter and J P Van Dyke. Nancy E Stice daughter of Mrs Gertrude Stice of Santa Ana Ave was one of 12 Pomona College seniors to receive bachelor of arts degrees at midyear commencement in Bridges Auditorium Claremont. Relief Corps Long Beach Woman's Relief Corps 93 will meet Wednesday at 12:39 pm in Veterans Memorial Bldg President Gene Rudolph will conduct the business session.

Long Brach Springborg Danish Glen Ivy Arona Ha) Sackett Melbourne Marsh J. P. van Dyke Eac Nancy E. Stice Gertrude Stice Santa Ana Ave Pomona College Bridges 7 Claremont Relief Corps Long Beach Woman's Relief Corps 93 Veterans Memoral Bldg Gene Rudolph

Valentine Dance at Pent House Club Marks Night

The Pent house Club hosts its annual Valentine dance this evening for young singles. Edward Thornberry's Band plays from evening until 1 a m in Lafayette Hotel supper room. The welcoming committee includes Mary Lou Sater Payllis Warren Ann Milanovich Jerry Weaser Bob Pipper and John Stendiford.

Penthouse Club Edward Thornberry Lafayette Hotel Mary Lou Sater Payllis Warren Ann Milanovich Jerry Weaser Bob Pirper John Stendiford

Fourth Year Celebration of North Long Beach Juniors Club

The North Long Beach Juniors Women's Club marked its fourth anniversary at Houghton Park Clubhouse with honored charter members and past presidents. Mrs Patrick Lyon presided as dancing followed the program. Husbands and friends attended as guests. Gavel presentations honored Mimes Grover Seguine Jr Tom Watson and former president Mrs Millie Epting. Senior adviser Mrs Kenneth McCafferty offered best wishes and noted penny art exhibits from 50 years ago. New members Mines pager Negri and Duane Hamerick joined. A box social raised funds for the Los Angeles District CFWC leukemia philanthropy project gallant social hosts assisted by Mme Harold Rootlied Stover Seguine Jr and Miss Shirtley Sedgwick.

North Long Beach Houghton Park Patrick Lyon Lyon Grover Séguine Jr Tom Watson Millie Epting Kenneth McCafferty Dale McClain Mines Pager Negri Duane Hamerick Ray Carpenter Los Angeles CFWC Luckemia Research Mme Harold Rootlied Stover Seguine Jr Miss. Shirtley Sedgwick

Parents Association Meeting on Child Care Center Plans

Parents to Meet Members of Parents Association for Child Care Centers meet Monday at 7 30 p m at Grant Nursery School 64th St and Walnut Ave Assemblyman Willis Bradley among special guests Public invited.

Parents Association For Child Care Centers Grant Nursery School 64Th St Walnut Ave Willis Bradley

Professor Hedley to Speak at Mills College Alumni Event

Dr. George Hedley Mills College sociology and economics professor will address alumnae and friends Tuesday at 8 p.m. on his new book Christian Worship published by Macmillan. The talk covers religious meanings and is tied to December book of the month used in Princeton and Duke divinity schools. A coffee hour follows at Mrs. Ruth Craig Merrill's home, 4201 Chestnut Ave, per alumnae association president Betty McHume.

George Hedley Mills College MacMillan Princeton Duke Hedley China England United States Ruth Craig Merrill Chestnut Ave Betty MccHume Long Beach Mills College

Miss Johnson Weds Joel Fontaine in St Matthew's Church

Miss Bettina Bowers Johnson, daughter of Mr and Mrs I Johnson of 544 Olive Ave, married Joel deLisie Fontaine, son of the E B Fontaines of Tucson Arizona, in a morning ceremony officiated by Rev James P Lynch at St Matthew's Catholic Church.

Barcelona Spain Bettina Bowers Johnson I. Johnson Olive Ave Joel deLisie Fontaine E. B. Fontaines Tucson Ariz James P. Lynch St. Matthew's Catholic Church Anthony B. Johnson Beatrice K. Turner Ann de Rocha Pat Roberts James Kinloch Richard Brooks St. Anthony

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