Scenic Spots and Bridal Showers Highlight Local Calendar
Residents flock to summer events as bridal showers and social gatherings color the calendar. A Compton bridal shower at Mrs. Nettie Townley’s home featured hostess teams and a miniature bridal party display. Notables included Mrs. Edith Jones and many others. Alaska and Portland visits were noted for Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Meeker. A retirement party for Orva L. Kimble at Palos Verdes CC was announced along with a surprise kitchen shower for Nadine Liva by Kappa Chapter Pi Delta Epsilon. Travel and visitors included Las Vegas hotel guests and plans for an Italy trip by Donald Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orva L. Kimble
Los Angeles
The
Texas Company
Kimble
Palos Verdes Country Club
Fran Hannibal
Nadine Liva
Kappa Chapter
Pi Delta Epsilon Sorority
Nuptials Read in Afternoon at Water town First Methodist
Miss Maxine I Handeland and John Curtis Foster exchanged vows at First Methodist Church Water town in an afternoon ceremony officiated by Rev Allen Wittrup. The bride wore a white embroidered gown and veil, carried orchids, and was escorted by her father. Attendants included Mrs D W Handeland and Carol Handeland as maids, James Edmond Jr as best man, with brothers-in-law and other relatives as ushers, flower girl, and ring bearer. After a honeymoon in Minnesota Wyoming and Oregon, they will reside at 3504 EF First St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Watertown
Maxine I. Handeland
Granada Ave
John Curtis Foster
E. Orean Blvd
Allen Wittrup
D. W. Hayna
Carol Lee Hendeland
James Edmond Jr
E. C. Fuller
EB. W. Jaywa
Sandra Fuller
Ricky Fuller
Martin C. Handeland
Banning Jtight
Eitel Hospital School of Nursing
University of Minnesota
Community Hospital
Dough A. Foster
Cave Junction
Ore
Casper
Wyo
Woodbury College
Los Angeles
Long Beach City College
Phi Theta Pi
Masonic Lodge
Minnesota
Wyoming
Oregon
First
Secretaries Plan Events For Queen Beach Chapter Dinner
The Queen Beach Chapter of the National Secretaries meets at Betty Mahoney's home to discuss a Tuesday dinner at the Victor Hugo and outline upcoming events including a August cocktail party a September potluck supper annual horses night and a rummage sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Beach Chapter
Betty Mahoney
MTA Installations Highlight State Music Teachers Meet
Long Beach branch notes new officers at California Music Teachers Association fall meeting held in Los Angeles. Ardella reports on state conclave with plan to send delegation to Seattle July 15 to 18 while Rocco Leggett assumes presidency. Several officers elected grid the year. Music portions featured pianist David Vasquez of State College. Social hour organized by Lorene Dales Frost. refreshments set with carnations and candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach
California
Madaline Ferguson
State
Music Teachers Association
Los Angeles
Art Center
Ardella
Schaub
Rocco Leggett
Margaret
Seattle
Jo Maes Woodruff Knoerr
Irene Trepanier
Mary Ann
Lorene Dales Frost
Leff
Stockton
Lara Soderston
Kathleen Coleman
Newport Beach
Ethel Willard Putfiam
Willa Jean Maylen
Merit Guild
Betty Jo Newton Weds James Wells Planned for Sept 12
Betty Jo Newton daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl C Newton announces engagement to James W Wells son of Mr and Mrs Willet H Wells. Betty Jo is a Wilson High LBCC Saint Barbara College and BTC alum with a Burlington likely future. James Wells is an electronic engineer at an aircraft plant. The wedding date is set for September 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl C. Newton
Vermont St
Betty Jo
James W. Wells
Willet H. Wells
Walnut Ave
Miss Newton
Wilson High
LBCC
Sant Barbara College
B&tc
City College
Monticello High
LECC
de- Forest School of Electronics
Chicago
Gustafson Eastward Trip Recalls Broad East Tour
Dr and Mrs Herbert C Gustafson recall a lengthy eastward journey visiting Nebraska to see in laws after buying a Flint car. They then toured Cleveland Niagara Falls Buffalo Montreal and Quebec as well as New England states and attended the American Medical Association convention in New York City. They visited Elmer Gustafson in Washington and traveled through Virginia West Virginia and Kentucky on the way home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert C. Gustafson
Lucille McConnell Gustafson
Flint
Mich
Nebraska
Gustafson
Cleveland
Ohio
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
N. Y
Montreal
Quebec
Can
New England
New York City
American Medical Association
Washington, D
Elmer Gustafson
Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky
Luncheon Tuesday Will Host Pioneer Members as Hostesses
Luncheon Tuesday by the Woman's Benefit Association Review 15 will meet at noon with pioneer members acting as hostesses. A business session follows at 1 p.m. led by President Edith Robinson in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Benefit Association
Edith Robinson
Birthday Dinner Honoring Jayne Ann Janssen at Pierre's
Mr and Mrs Ralph Janssen hosted a dinner party at Pierre's House of Crepes Suzette in Sal Marino for the 21st birthday of their daughter Jayne Ann. Fourteen guests attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Janssen
Pierre
Crepes Suzette
Sal Marino
Jayne Ann
Trips and a Party on Calendar After Summer Travels
Ronald A. Neal returns home from a vacation trip to the east visiting Grand Canyon Chicago DL Boston New York Montreal Hanif Lake Louise and Vancouver. E W Hutchison family also returns from a month long tour of New Mexico Texas and Colorado with highlights at petrified forest natural bridges and Grand Canyon. Family reunion for the Jolley household drew relatives from northern California Texas Paramount and Portersville with dinner and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald A. Neal
Grand Canyon
Chicago
Boston
Mass
New York City
Montreal
Can
Hanif Lake Louise
Vancover
E. W. Hutchison
Magnolia Ave
New
Grant Jolley
Bellflower
California
Texas
Paramount
Portersville
Reception Honors Viola J Myer at Veterans Building
A reception honoring Viola J Myer, president of Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic and former Abraham Lincoln Circle leader, was held Wednesday in Veterans Memorial Building. Elzora Niestraty decorated tables with a patriotic motif. Ethel Laura led refreshments assisted by Dora Chalfant, Lula Paris Jones, Alice Schmidt, and Mabel Conger. Entertainment included Joan and Janet Beebe dancers, Florence Chadwick pianist, Elderbloom Chorus directed by Cornelia Pollard, and Christa Moulton with her drill team. many distinguished guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola J. Myer
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
Abraham Lincoln Circle
Elzora Niestraty
Ethel Laura
Dora Chalfant
Lula Paris Jones
Alice Schmidt
Mabel Conger
Joan
Janet Beebe
Florence Chadick
Elderbloom
Cornelia Pollard
Christa Moulton
Suesta
Betrothal is Told Today
Mr and Mrs J B Hicks of Marietta Georgia announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Lorraing to John Raymond Roquemore of 688 Beech ely Ave Both graduates of Osborne High Marietta GA and Greenleaf Business School in Atlanta The groom is a student at LECC and member of the basketball team They plan to marry and reside in Kefign Beach after the wedding
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Hicks
Marietta, Ga
Margaret Lorraing
John Raymond Roquemore
Beechely Ave
Osborne High
Greenleaf Business School
Atlanta
LECC
Kefign Beach
New Leaders Elected for American Legion Auxiliary 627
In Veterans Memorial Building a slate of officers was chosen led by Capt William Sullivan with Mrs Claire Gray as first vice president and Mrs Thelma Petrosine as second vice president Other officers include Mrs Hazel Smith secretary Mrs Johanna King treasurer Mrs Lola Spitznaugel chaplain Mrs Leah Grubb musician Mrs May OBrien sergeant at arms and Mrs Caroline Wood land marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sullivan
American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans Memorial
Claire Gray
Thelma Petrosine
Hazel Smith
Johanna King
Lola Spitznaugel
Leah Grubb
May O'Brien
Caroline Woodland
Outz-Weaver Lines Read at Presbyterian Church Wedding
Miss Marilyn Weaver and Lohn T. Gutz were married at the Presbyterian Church in Westminster at 4 o'clock. Rev Kenneth Boys officiated. The bride wore white satin and nylon lace with fingertip veil and carried an orchid centered bouquet and a white Bible. Attendants included Dianne Holmes as maid of honor Ray Williamson as bridesman and twins Naomi Jean and Betty Jane Garretson as flower girls. Best man was Frank Henderson candle lighters were David Garretson Barry Williamson and Charles Russell ushers included Stanley Weaver. The reception followed at the church. The couple will reside in Vallejo with the groom visiting his parents in Brooksville Mississippi. The bride is a graduate of Orange Coast College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Westminister
Marilyn Weaver
Dianne “Holmes
Tie Ray Williamson
Naomi’ Jean
Betty Jane Garretson
Frank Henderson
David Garretson
Barry Williamson
Charles Russell
Stanley Weaver
JC. Dutz
Brooksville
Mise
Tne
Vallejo
Orange Coast College
Sparkle Sugary Cooking Dishes Soaking Notes
Cooking guidance notes suggest soaking dishes with eggs and fish in hot water while dough items should be soaked in cold water. Greasy roasting or frying posh jot recommends soaking in hot water with dex tergent.
Recite Vows by Candlelight at Sneads Church
In a candlelight double ring ceremony at Sneads Methodist Church Sneads Florida Miss Margaret Janice Clawson daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew T Clawson of Hawkinsville Georgia became the bride of Robert E Daughtry son of Mr and Mrs H L Daughtry of this city The bride was given in marriage by her father After the reception at the church the couple left on a wedding trip to the west coast The bride wore white net over satin with a lace bolero and a net skirt with panels of lace Her fingertip length veil attached to a Juliet cap of veiling and seed pearls She carried a nosegay of white tube roses centered with a white Attending the pair were Miss Barbara Ann Clawson maid of honor Misses Ramona Bennett JoAnn Hewett Mary Lou Justiss Tewell Simmons and Barbara Pittman bridesmaids Jerese Davidson flower girl Alc-Cloyd R Knight best man Second Lt Normen A Contreras ushers Herbert A P Dette Albert J DeGroote Joseph R Brown Michael Tanzillo Jr Frederick G Tolman Richard N Wilcox and William L Weston Anniversary vacationing at Borrego Desert Resort Borrego Springs in honor of their 10th anniversary are Mr and Mrs Virgil Burke of Long Beach
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Sneads Methodist
Sneads, Fla
Margaret Janice Clawson
Andrew T. Clawson
Hawkinsville
Robert E. Daughtry
H. L. Daughtry
Jchurch
West Coast
Barbara Ann Clawson
Ramona Bennett
JoAnn Hewett
Mary Lou Justiss
Tewell Simmons
Barbara ‘Pittman
Jerese Davidson
Alc-Cloyd
Betty Carpenter Weds Lee Zimmer in Virginia City Nev
Betty Carpenter and Lee Zimmer were married in Virginia City Nevada in a ceremony announced by her parents Mr and Mrs A E Weed. They honeymooned through Oregon Washington and Canada and now reside in Los Angeles. The bride wore a white wool jersey suit with white and toast brown accessories and cymbidium orchids. She attended Long Beach School of Commerce and Los Angeles City College and worked in city schools and television in Hollywood. The groom is the son of Mrs Mignonette Auriel of Los Angeles and is a USC graduate who studied in Paris. he served as a Navy lieutenant and worked in radio films and on stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Carpenter
Lee’ Zimmer
Virginia City
Nev
A EL Weed
Dawson Ave
Oregon
Washington
Canada
Los Angeles
Long Beach School of Commerce
Los Angeles City College
Hollywood
First Methodist Church
Mignonette ,Auriel
University of South Carolina
Paris
Navy
Wife's Battle With Avid Hunter Buddy And Gun Club
A wife writes for help about her construction husband who hunts and fishes with a pensioned friend. He joins a new gun club, neglects family and church, and returns late. The columnist cautions balance, urges accompanying him on trips, and warns against becoming a paid housekeeper while suggesting ways to involve her in outdoor activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaddy
Jock
Old Buddy
Molly
M.M
Cantaloupe Is Versatile Summer Fare
Cantaloupe is a versatile summer fruit ideal for breakfasts, appetizers, salads, desserts, and drinks. Suggestions include filling melon halves with fruit and sherbet, making melon ginger cocktails, and serving la mode with ice cream and coconut. The piece also references local readers Mr and Mrs W W Fisher and a Springborg Glen Ivy trip near Corona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suldeed
Flanary Place
Telegram Home Economica
W. W. Fisher
Springborg
Glen Ivy
Corona
Ora Club Garden Event Reports Tune Meeting at Home
The 162 Ora Club held its Tune meeting at the home of Mrs. Rebecca Loy 2712 Petaluma St with plans for future gatherings. A potluck luncheon was served in the garden. The next meeting is planned for September and will include a two bon voyage party for Mrs. George Schweitzer before she departs for Canada. Present were 1951 52 club presidents Mines Jeah Wilkins Cornelia Pollard Hilda Harrison Peggy Lowery Marble Wells Ethel Fraser Kenneth McCafferty Tom Novcr oss George Schweitzer Arthur Brookover Merle Koldsby Harold Seymour George Morgan and Marie Wood. Absent were Daisy Baldwin Nelle Franks and Cora Cassill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Club
Rebecca Loy
Petaluma St
George Schweitzer
Canada
Mines
Jeah Wilkins
Cornelia Pollard
Hilda Harrison
Peggy Lowery
Marble Wells
Ethel Fraser
Kenneth McCafferty
Tom Novcross
Arthur Brookover
Merle Koldsby
Harold Seymour
George Morgan
Marie Wood
Europe
Mmes
Daisy Baldwin
Nelle Franks
Cora Cassill
Motor Trip Ends For Matthews Family With Coast Visit
Mrs Daisy B Matthews and her son Frank of 1625 Second Street, with Mrs Richard Bays, returned from a coastal motor trip. They visited Mr and Mrs Walter Mearns at Yreka during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy B. Matthews
Frank
Second St
Richard Bays
Walter Mearns
Yreka
Caring for Your Child Grandma's Answers to Sex Education Queries
A reader asks for titles of pamphlets and books on teaching five and six year olds about sex. The exchange highlights how a grandparent uses stories and invented characters to teach generosity, kindness, and God’s love. The writer praises the effectiveness of parental storytelling and notes the lasting, principled impact on their family. The question ends by asking who wrote the line about children arising to be blessed.
Why Grow Old TV Snacks Put Pounds on Reader
A reader complains of gaining 20 pounds from nibbling while watching TV and amid frequent entertaining. The piece advises mindful snacking at hosts and guests, noting TV viewing boosts temptations, yet urges balanced meals and restraint without starvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liz Taylor
St Bridge
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Barbara
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Virginia Max- Held
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Agnes Catchings
Marie May
Ida Dykes
Edith Rush
Agnes Jones
Marie Jones
Deorothy Cavenaugh
Helen Klick
Carrie Neese
Dessie Bradley
Emma Zimmerman
Nellie Davis
Dana Hadden
Aleen McArthur
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Dana Davis
Charleenick
JoAnna Hill
Paula Blumer
Georgia
Irene McArthur
Robert W. Meeker
Alaska
Oakland
Portland
Ora
Martin Hulme
20Th St
Fulmingo Hotel
Las Vegas
Lwees
Keith Veard
W. Ninth St
Harry C. Harman
Elza St
Gene Hurst
Torrance
Italy
Donald Woods
Pimenta Aye
MTA
Alice Dorothy Niska
Charles Richard Walli
Ovaen Bivd
Emil A. Niska
UCLA
Lafayette School
Carl A. Walli
Port Huron
University of Michigan
Acacia Fraternity
Moore Memorial Methodist Church
Kathleen Taylor
E. Second St
Orville Taylors
Dallas
James 8. Lane Jr
James B. Lane
Bay City
Sof
Lana J
el Toro Marine Air Station
Betty Jo Newton
Carleen Nelson
Patrick Carrick
Elsct
Carl G. Nelson
Corona Ave
Nelson
Poly High
Vincent Carrick
Denver Ave
Margaret Hicks
Borrego Desert Resort
Borrego Springs
Virgil Burke
Long Beach
John &. Tagwall
Orange. Ave
Linden. Hall
Yee Seale
W. D 'Bal
Santa
Anay
W. H. Randel
JR. Tual
Sore Stiier
Okla
Cone Vite
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Shaw
Molly Mayfield
Avid Hunter
Westert Grawert Assn
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