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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1953

Page

18

LaVonne Breilein Becomes Bride of Don Tollman

LaVonne Breilein and Don Tollman wed in a candlelight Lakewood Village Church ceremony. The bride, daughter of Hazel Ross, wore satin with lace and carried gardenias. Attendants included Bettina Chapter members and other bridesmaids. After a reception, the couple departed for their new home at 1756 Pacific Ave. Tollman serves in the Long Beach Motor Patrol, son of Irma Hill.

Lakewood Village Laronne Chris” Breilein Hazel Ross Brayton Ave Don Tollman Bettina Joan van Horn Glenn Trott Nona Garrison Will Diane Booth Jacks Tallinen Vse Ki Phillips W. R. Hallder Pacific Ave Long Beach Motor Patrol Irma Hill Stanley Ave Evete

Art Club Hosts Esther Lennert at Municipal Center

Esther Sophin Lennert, concert pianist, delighted a large audience at a Woman's City Club art committee event in the Municipal Art Center. The program mixed sketches of composers with works by Chopin, Scarlatti, Grieg, Debussy and Carpenter, with introductions and translations by club members. The afternoon featured tea service planning, Valentine Day themed decorations, and remarks by Mrs. Cornelia Pollard and other club officers.

Esther Sophin Lennert Municipal Art Center Woman's City Club Ron H. Davis Chopin Scarlotti Grieg Debussy Carpenter Can Davis Lueed Ty Beaxearich Don A. Bilmings Josephine Brown Hyde Floya Lincoln Rob Thayer Artest Floyd Thayer Oliver J. Benediktson Mmes Henry van Hennekeler Harvey Anderson Bertha Wallace Jennie Torrance J. L. Freeland John B. Lynch Joe Valentine Day L.U.B.A. Club Leroy Ladd Blanche Hammett Ralph Rich Walnut Ave Valentine Cornelia Pollard Edith Bleckly Matilda Buschlen Mayme Cooley Kentucky Marie Smith William Cobler

Nuptial Mass Unites Patricia Davis and James Gaul

A nuptial mass at St Anthony’s Catholic Church united Miss Patricia Catherin Davis granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph L Rausch at 1000 Appleton St with James Joseph Gaul son of the Gauls of Chicago Ill The couple to reside in Chicago Rev Leland Boyer officiated Francis L Rausch gave his niece in marriage The bride wore heirloom lace over white satin with a fingertip veil and a bouquet of purple hairy orchids The ceremony included matron of honor Mrs Fred Walton bridesmaids Mrs Gordon Meyers and Miss Shirley Lay best man Leonard McDonald ushers Thomas Loftus and Maury McWilliams A reception for about 50 followed at the grandparents home Maureen Eilean McDonald was hostess The bridegroom’s mother attended the service.

St. Anthony's Catholic Church Patricia Catherin Davis Joseph L. Rausch Appleton St James Joseph Gaul James Gauls Chicago Ill Leland Boyer Francis L. Rausch Fred Walton Gordon Meyers Shirley Lay Leonard McDonald Thomas Loftus Maury McWilliams Maureen Eilean McDonald

Presidents Honored for WCC Reciprocity

The Woman's City Club hosted Presidents Club leaders and other women’s groups for the Reciprocity event. Mrs. Don A. Billings welcomed guests in a pastel gown as a new chef arrived in the kitchen. Donations to the Heart Association were announced in memory of Mrs. Wilma Burgess, with entertainment by Tony Ferrell Anita and Don Howard.

Woman's City Club Don A. Billings Tyrone ©. Richardson H. A. Zelsdorf Presidents Club L. H. Jarnagin Social Service Commit Rancho Los Amigos Billings The Heart Association

Westcott Wood Wedding Honeymoon Plans Bloom

Mr and Mrs James Westcott Wood married Friday at the home of the bridegrooms parents 4101 Virginia Rd. The bride Geneva Childers Liar of Lynwood wore coronation blue silk organza with a shirred bodice and butterfly sash . She carried pink sweetheart roses. Beverly Berry maid of honor Andrew Laiano best man Shirley Caldwell flower girl Rev Robert Shat tuck officiated. A 150 guest reception followed. The couple will reside in the city while they honeymoon in Phoenix and the Grand Canyon.

Phoenix Ariz Grand Canyon James Westcott Wood J. Lester Wood Virginia Rd Geneva Childers Liar Daisy Ave Howard J. Childers Lynwood Roy c. Wasson Poly High City College California College of Commerce State Board of Equalization

Insurance Women Conclude Busy Two Day Convention

A two day regional convention of the National Association of Insurance Women concluded in Long Beach with 300 delegates and guests. Rev Alec G Nichols spoke at the banquet at the Wilton Hotel, signaling the convention spirit. Organizers Marguerite Otto Louise Campbell and Ennis Mae Kirby led planning with a large Long Beach committee. Attendees enjoyed social events, a Knott's Berry Farm trip, and a Sky Room breakfast before the final meeting.

Alec G. Nichols Marine Room Wilton Hotel National Association of Insurance Women Insurance Women Long Beach Marguerite Otto Long Beach Group Louise Campbell Ennis Mae Kirby Jeannie D. Carlin Jane Ann Campbell Margaret Earl Phyllis Warner Casey Knight Antoinette Oster Louise Throp Hazel Struthers Margaret Wackerle Helen Smith Lucille Freeborn Nina Draver Pauline Kincaid Cora Morgan Western States Hawaii Wilton Sky Room Knott's Berry Farm Southern California

State Visit to Hospital by Local Jewish Women Group

Long Beach section of the National Council of Jewish Women will visit Norwalk State Hospital on Tuesday. Entertainment will be provided by the Medeipat Singers of Long Beach City College under Royal Stanton, with Frances Howling Studio and Four Arts Studio of Garden Grove assisting. Mrs. Rebecca Loy chairs the mental hygiene project with committee members Mrs. Louis Katz, May Berman, Irving Schneider, and Robert Harris.

Long Beach National Council of Jewish Women Norwalk State Hospital Medeipat Singers Long Beach City College Royal Stanton Frances Howling Four Arts Garden Grove Rebecca Loy Mmes Lous Katz May Berman Irving Schneider Robert Harris

Party Marks Anniversary of Ballengers Visit

Honoring the 29th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ballenger visiting from Barstow a dinner party was given by their daughters Mrs Nile Whitesides and Miss Charlotte Ballenger. Attendees included Charles Moore Harold Dollinger the Whitesides family Carol, Miner R. Smith of Los Angeles, Charles Beaumont of Yucca Valley, Joy Lockwood of Newark New Jersey, and Charlotte Ballenger of Barstow.

Robert Ballenger Barstow Nile Whitesides Charlotte Ballenger Ballengers Messrs. and Mines Charles Moore Harold Dollinger Carol Andrs. Miner R. Smith Los Angeles Charles Beaumont Yucispa

Noble Grands Club Meeting Notice Del Mar Rebekah Lodge

The Noble Grands Club Past Noble Grands Club of Del Mar Rebekah Lodge 275 will meet Wednesday at noon for lunch, followed by a meeting at 728 Elm VA.

Noble Grands Club Noble Grands Club of del Mar Rebekah Lodge Elm Va

Talk on World Temperance by Belfast visitor

Mrs Dorothy M Linton of Belfast Ireland will speak on Building World Temperance at the Feder ated Women WCTU meeting in the XWCA Tuesday. Edith M Cocks presides at 10 30 am with luncheon in the cafeteria then Cora F Smith H P Dunlop and Miss Flanor Lynch will introduce the guest and Frances Willard tea will follow with hostesses listed.

Dorothy M. Linton Belfast Ireland Building World Temperance Federated Women's Christian Temperance Union XWCA Edith M. Cocks Cora F. Smith H. P. Dunlop Flanor Lynch Temperance and Missions Committee Friends Church Frances E. Willard Frances ©. Scheid Mmes Hazel M. Thayer Edna V. Brashea Edith Rich Pearl King Mae Askins Olive B. Holt Mary Fuglsand Beulah White Besteen Knox Long Beach Adean Miller Vera Colelasure Tor- Tance

Creighton Webb Nuptials Announce Local Pair

Mr and Mrs George M Webb of 6465 Walnut Ave announce the marriage of their daughter Georgeanna May to John Vernon Creighton Jr son of Mr and Mrs John Vernon Creighton of 620 Obispo Ave Georgeanna a Jordan High School graduate Alpha Sigma Rho City College alumna and now attends State College John Vernon Jr is a Wilson High School and City College graduate The couple resides in this city

George M. Webb Walnut Ave Georgeanna May John Vernon Creighton Jr John Vernon Creighton Obispo Ave Jordan High School Alpha Sigma Rho City College State College Wilson High School

Narcotics talk at Long Beach chapter DAR luncheon

Fred Good of the Long Beach Police narcotics division spoke at a DAR luncheon at the Lafayette Hotel, warning of continued dope traffic and showing pictures of equipment used. Delegates and alternates to state and Continental Congress meetings were announced, with hostesses named. Poets Haven patients program featured singing and poetry readings by local volunteers Zelma Dennis, R C Swain, and Marjorie Sharp.

California Fred Good Narcotics Division Long Beach Laura Moore James Radcliff Palace Hotel San Francisco Martin Cronin Louis da Sar A.W. Chester Continental Congress Constitution Hall Washington, D. C Ernst Greub Mmes L. R. Bull John jMoffett Edith Holton Poets Haven Poets’ Haven Rancho Los_ Amigos Zelma Dennis R. C. Swain Marjorie Sharp Zelma Dennis

Bardi Circle Meets at Mabel Howard Home

The Bardi Circle gathered at Mabel Howard’s residence with 44 members and one guest. Mrs. Mabel Claire McFarland presided as roll call covered current events. Hostesses and program details are listed with Mrs. Don McLellan speaking on India. White elephant gifts ended the meeting.

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