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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1954

Page

18

Birthday tribute marks George Washington on 222nd anniversary

The Ebell Club hosted a George Washington birthday program with monologist Gary Lacey delivering multiple regional dialects and characters. President Fred E. King announced family night dinners would resume March 31. Centerpiece featured a Chevy tree and patriotic decor.

Ruth Beech Press-Telegram Club Ebell Club George Washington Ellis Slack Ashiele Bath Lie Gary Franklin Lacey New England Lacey Hell Roy. L. Congdon Fred E. King Sara Frances Feagin Ivereit M. Findley America C. EB. Pawel Washington Nina Cuthbert Jackson

Dinner Speech Club Plans for Area Contest

Dinner at Willmore Coffee Shop sets the final step of the Long Beach Speech Club contest to choose a speaker for the Area 2 event on March 20 at the Women's Club in San Pedro. Mrs. Bye Hurst presides. Miss Mary Louise Lyatt is toastmistress. contestants include Mrs. Helen Peterson, Jane Welniard, Miss Helen Cameron, and Thelma Bostwick teaches lexicology.

Long Beach Willmore San Pedro Bye Hurst Mary Louise Lyatt Nell Jackson Mmes Helen Peterson Iane Welnard Helen Cameron Thelma Bostwick Rena Lambie Toastmistress Club Jean Widdicombe Whittier Club Nowland Reid University Women’s Club Alberta McKay Cross Carlson Pauline Kincaid Ann McQueen Marjorie Clark Catherine Wagel

Travelers Aid Volunteers Honored at Gala Luncheon

Travelers Aid volunteers were honored Thursday at a luncheon at the Armed Services YMCA. The gathering saluted 15,355 services to 14,388 people by 1578 volunteer hours at the Pacific Electric Station information booth. New officers announced included Lyle Huggins as president, with Mrs Richard L. Russell, Mrs. Harrison E. Moore, and Mrs. I. E. Vinson elected to key posts.

Travelers Aid Elizabeth Nawton H. S. Odell Clara Henry Lyle Huggins Travelers' Aid Armed Services Ymca Pacific Electric Station Travelers Richard L. Russell Harrison E. Moore I. E. Vinson Mmes Chara

Entertained at Luncheons by Local Women’s Groups

Home events at Mrs. Cora J. Davis and Colonial Hall featured Group of Ebell Club and Woman's City Club members. Attendees included Mmes Roy Thompson Linda Hoover Alice Eccleston Eva Krafft W. Dye Muriel Eaton and guests Tr. William Smith Charles Ritz. March meeting invites listed for Mattie Hughes William Barnes Blanch Woolf Sue Williams. Feb 22 and March 17 fundraisers noted at 5280 E 27th St. C May Bassett attended.

Cora J. Davis Fourth St Ebell Club Mmes Roy Thompson Linda Hoover Hoover L. A. Clapp Miees William Smith Charles Ritz Woman’s City Colonial Hall Alice, Eccleston Eva Krafft J. W. Dye Muriel Eaton P. S. Frantz Mattie M. Hughes William Barnes Blanch A. Woolf E. 27Th St C. May Bassett

Fete at Home Bridges South American Theme

Mrs. Lula Blackman hosted a party at 441 E Third St for Ruth L. Blackman and guests from the Los Angeles Elementary Teachers Club. Miss Beluty of Peru and Roger Child led a South American homage with Mexican Cuban hosts’ cooperation. Attendees included Enrique Meza and Alfonso Cruzado. future delegates to Atlantic City and Lima were named. Family and friends from California State Polytechnic College joined, with postevent refreshments and a cradle shower for Mrs. Howard Cieland.

Roger Child Edus Mexico City Blackman Lh Angeles Angele Ta Enrique Atlantic City Meza Alfonso Cruzado J. Senors Roger, Child California State Polytechnic College San Dimas

Outlines Race 2 for Governor

Ken Sutherland, Long Beach area campaign manager for Goodwin Knight, outlined the gubernatorial race plans at a Young Republicans meeting at Towner Club. He noted the June primary and November general election, discussed cross filing, and aimed for a non partisan campaign winning a clear majority in primaries. Harold Geyer presided and Laura Cheroske announced future programs.

Ken Sutherland Long Beach Area Goodwin Knight Towner Club California Sutherland Feelinrs Gay.ight

Jorlind Club Installs Mrs Gatlin As Chairman

Mrs Jimmie Gatlin is to be installed as chairman of the Jorlind Club at a candlelight ceremony at Mrs Bob Langslet’s Lakewood home. A Long Beach native, she helped organize the club in 1948 with friends from Lindbergh Jordan High Schools and Long Beach City College. Also installed will be Mrs Robert J Smith secretary Mrs Coleman Alford treasurer and Mrs Carroll Simon historian and publicity chair.

Jimmie Gatlin Jorlind Club Bob Langslet Lakewood Long Beach Lindbergh and Jordan Long Beach City College Gatlin Jor Ind Club

Couple Says Nuptial Vows at Eastside Church Long Beach

Dess Winegar and Malcolm Love exchanged marriage vows in a Long Beach ceremony officiated by Rev. Jerome Hogan at Eastside Christian Church. The bride wore a white net and lace gown with cathedral train, teardrop bouquet, and was escorted by her father. The couple will reside at 8081 Lampson Ave Garden Grove after honeymooning at Big Bear.

Eastside Christian’ Church Long Beach Dess Winegar L. Winegar Nichols Dr Garden Grove Malcolm Love Lola Love Taft St Roy Love Jerome Hogan C. L. Winegar Ray Randolph Des Moines Iowa Cehill Marlene Hansen Euelah Cannon Jozn Boone Marilyn Yager Pamela Cannon Gene Love Jack Love Jack Pakner Billy Winegar Paul Yager Robert Love Dickie Hogan Polytechnic High School Garden Grove Union High School Big Bear Lampson Ave

Woman Loses 20 Pounds In Three Weeks At Salon

Eileen Ledbetter reports rapid results after three weeks of treatments at New Stauffer System Salons. She claims 20 pounds lost and 4 inches off hips, with guarantees and plans to wear a size 14 dress. Call for a trial analysis with figure consultant Mike Pat Walker.

Ara Eileen Ledbetter Lankershim Boulevard North Hollywood Mies Valkar Phona New Stauffer Cine Mike Pat Walker

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