Radio and TV Influence Discussed at Ebell
John E. Baird, KMPC relations consultant, spoke at the Ebell on mass media and personal life. He noted television's reach, telegenic requirements for candidates, and the need for rationed child viewing while arguing radio and TV should remain largely free from government control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebell
John E. Baird
KMPC
Hollywood
Atbell Club
Baird
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
United States
Sea Taft
Align
Ma Perkins
Metropolitan Opera Co
Evers
Betrothal announced for Margie Merrill and John Cookson
Miss Margie Merrill of California Avenue will wed Ensign John William Cookson of Los Angeles next June. The couple’s engagement was announced at a recent buffet at the bride’s home. Margie Merrill, Pomona College senior and Mortar Board member, is granddaughter of the late F H Merrill. Cookson, Pomona economics graduate, was commissioned at Newport and is now stationed in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie Merrit
Willis H. Merrill
California Ave
Miss Merrill
Ens
John William Cookson
Los Angeles
Wilson H. Cookson
Ruth
Nancy Morrill
Pomona College
Fresho Men
Mortar Board
Polytechnic High School
F. H. Merrill
Black Fox Mystery Academy
Sigma Tau Fraternity
East
Boston
Naval Officers Candidate School
Newport
R. L
Donna Ottow Weds David R. Egleston
Donna Joy Ottow married David R. Egleston in Navy Family Chapel with Rev. Isaac McRae officiating. The bride, daughter of Elwood and Mrs. Johnson, wore pale blue silk with a beaded bodice and carried a white orchid. A reception followed at the bride’s home and Victor Hugo in Laguna Beach hosted a family dinner before the couple departed for a Northern California honeymoon. Both graduates of Polytechnic High School, they plan to reside in the Bay Area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Joy Ottow
David R. Egleston
Navy Family
Isaac McRae
Elwood P. Johnson
Staning Ave
Victor Hugo
Laguna Beach
California
Coast Guard
Polytechnic High School
Bay Area
Forty-Niners Club entertains at holiday gathering
Members of the Forty-Niners Club, composed of women who were presidents of various clubs in 1949, held their annual holiday meeting at Brewer's Restaurant with Mrs Athena Hall presenting reports on nonattending members. The group noted civic and cultural activity in Long Beach and set a June gathering hosted by Mrs B B Braden. attendees included many named members and local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forty-Niners Club
Brewer's Restaurant
Mmés
Myrl Cypher
Arnel Talbot
Athena Hall
Long Beach
Service
Council of Patents and Teachers
Sea Welfare Art Association
Oseum and Aquarium Associa Ebell Club
League of Women Voters, Musical Arts
WCTU
Fi Niners
B. B. Braden
Mmes. Tall
Clara Fay
Alice Frank
David H. Robinson
Frank F. Mead
Elizabeth B. Farrell
Verne Merrill
Roy L. Congdon
Charles F. Reed
George N. Combs
Katherine M. Sharpe
Myrl_Cypher
Arnel J. Talbot
Stella J. Noble
Walter Ray
H. B. Dixon
W. C. Hess
Mabel Crossley
Step
Ebell Club Holiday Luncheons Held for Groups G and F
Two Ebell groups held holiday luncheons. Group G met at Mrs. Frank Harris’s home with 32 covers. Mrs. Paul F. Lynn chaired the business session. Group F gathered at the clubhouse with Mrs. H A Zelsdorf presiding. hostess Mrs. J W Good assisted by several members. The program featured violin numbers by Miss Vera Trans and her mother Mrs. W J Treviso, with decor arranged by Mrs. Alvin Sinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebell Club
Frank Harris
Ocean Manor Pi
Sith
Vimes
Herman Lane
William Enders
Karl Saltsman
Donald E. Humphreys
Paul F. Lynn
Ethel Chile
H. A. Zelsdorf
J. W. Good
Jamnes
Lucy Findlay
L. R. Myars
Agnes Jagerson
P. F. Griffin
Marguerite Imbler
Flossie Healton
Mary Leng
Nellie McNutt
Alvin Sinner
Arthur Plourde
Vera
W. J. Trevis
Amonp Suns
Fred B. Kint
Cloon Recttant
Bessie Bailey
Montpeliar
Ind
Nuptials Pair wed in Aloha wedding chapel scene
Savansh Wallace McCartney daughter of Mr and Mrs Clark Wallace of Compton became the bride of Ralph Pierre Chalifoux in a recent service in Aloha Wedding Chapel Rev Arthur H Atins officiated at the vow. The bride wore a gray silk suit and the couple honeymooned at Yosemite before settling in Compton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savansh Wallace McCartney
Clark’ Wallace of
Compton
Ralph Pierre’ Chalifoux
Aloha
Arthur H. Atins
Yosemite
Cactus Club Holiday Party Hosted by Ruth Manchester
Miss Ruth Manchester hosted a Long Beach Cactus Club holiday gathering at 3915 East Second Street. After a brief business session led by incoming President Mace Taylor Jr, guests watched a travel film about a trip by Taylor, Sherwood Bell, and Jasper Kaufman. Both young men are Compton High graduates and students at Compton College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Manchester
E. Second St
Long Beach Cactus Club
Mace Taylor Jr
Taylor
Sherwood Bell
Jasper Kaufman
Miss Bauman, Peterson Wed In Trinity Lutheran Ceremony
Miss Margaret Jane Bauman and Stanley Jennings Peterson exchanged vows in an evening service at Trinity Lutheran Church. The bride wore champagne Chantilly lace and a seed pearl headpiece. attendants included Mrs. Clayton Howard as matron of honor and Lynn Peterson as best man. The couple honeymooned in La Jolla and reside at 149 La Verne Ave. The bride is a Michigan City native with education from Northwestern and University of Maryland. the groom is a Washington State College graduate and Army Reservist. Funds and reception details noted. film of Salton Sea geysers shown. January meeting set for Mr. and Mrs. R. S. McGaughey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Jane Baujman
Stanley Jennings Peterson
Los Angeles
Trinity
Lutheran Church
Z. C. Bauman
Michigan City
Ind
Clayton Howard
Lynn Peterson
Donald Beckman
Robert Shaw
E. Broadway Ave
la Jolla
la Verne Ave
College of Education
Northwestern University
Evanston
University of Maryland
Long Beach
Martin Peterson
Luncheon Group Closes Friendly Ten Tradition in Norwalk
Ten attractive local women known as the Friendly Ten, longtime neighbors from Richfield Avenue Mount Paramount, ended their holiday luncheon series at Mrs Dora Browns Norwalk residence. The group, philanthropic at heart, supported Rancho Las Amigos through their adopted children ward. Members included Lilian Adamson Marie Halvorsen Dora Brown Ruth Quinn Agnes Martin Marjory Scott and Mines Haddors Herron Dopps and Blake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalks
Dora Brown
Richfield Avenue
Para‘mount
Rancho Las Amigos
Mmes
Lilian Adamson
Marie Halvorsen
Ruth Quinn
Agnes Martin
Marjory Scott
Mines. Haddors
Herron
Dopps
Blake
Miss Mary Louise Allison Weds S C Holloway at Saints Church
Miss Mary Louise Allison daughter of Mr and Mrs George D Allison and Samuel Clayton Holloway son of Mr and Mrs Samuel S Holloway were married at Saints Episcopal Church in a holiday ceremony. Rev Harry Leigh Pink officiated with the couple honeymooning at Yosemite and planning to reside at 500 St Louis Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saints Episcopal Church
Mary Louise Allison
George D. Allison
Second St
Samuel Clayton Holloway
Samuel S. Holloway
Broadway
Harry Leigh-Pink
Donald Crash
Joyce D. Holloway
Vern Knip
Donald Cras
Robert C. Hall
Mary Ann Waldrip
Yosemite
St. Loui Ave
Wilson High
Long Beach City College
Nazareth Shrine Luncheon at Machinists Hall
Nazareth Shrine No. 8 will sponsor a luncheon Wednesday at Machinists Hall. Members and friends are asked to make reservations with Marie LeRossignol, 3315 E Second St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazareth Shrine
Nazareth Shrine No. 8
Machinists Hall
Marie LeRossignol
Second St
Winter Visitor Stays With Southland Relatives
Winter visitors include Mrs Ella Ross of Bozeman Mont staying with cousins Mr and Mrs Rupert A Gilbert at 3148 Magnalla Ave. Relatives had not met in 30 years. Mrs Ross also visited Mr and Mrs Earl T Gilbert of Monrovia during holidays. At Arrowhead Springs Hotel, Mr and Mrs Aaron Schultg of Arrowhead City vacation. Also note: Bottle Brush Use guidance for cleaning narrow-necked vases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert A. Gilbert
Magnalla Ave
Ella Ross
Bozeman, Mont
Arrowhead
Aaron Schultg
Arrowhead Springs Hotel
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Ruth Reece
Prest Telegram Club
Fred E. King
Leonard Albrecht
Junior Matters
Tichenor Clinic
Chicago
Margia Merrill
Donna Ottow
Kramer
Bay City
San Francisco
Shrine
Nelson Torpey
Norma Jean Waltrey
del Hylton
Margaret Hylton
Downey
Robert E. Whitney
Bellflower High School
Fiante
Orange High School
Pen
Cactus Club
Compton High
Pierre Chalifoux
Compton Junior
Schoo
Colorado
Mojave l
Salton Sea
R. 5. McGaughey
Stanley Peterson
S. C. Holloway
Trinity Lutherans Church
Jess A.m
Carsten Alm
Triennal Emphasis
Synodical
Mrs
Pinkham
Theae Seta
Staber
Staber's
Wilshire
Pasadena
Lake
Zaaly Wonmingt Novines
Bers H Nee Ro
von Nuys
Leimert
Shetren
of Post Office
American Ave
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