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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1953

Page

16

Mona Peters Engaged to Joseph Cesario

Mrs. Virginia Peters of Garden Grove announced the engagement of her daughter Mona Peters to Joseph Cesario of Chicago. Mona, a Sacred Heart Academy and Santa Ana High School graduate, attended Johnson's Business School and works for the County Welfare Bureau. Cesario is a St. Philip's High School graduate.

Virginia Peters Toma St Garden Grove Mona Peters Joseph Cesario Pit Cesario Chicago Mona Saapry Sacred Heart Academy Honolulu Hawaii Santa Ana High School Johnson’s Business School County Welfare Bureau St. Phillip’s Catholic High School Chi

Mrs Sara McMahon Visiting Local House Guest

Summer guest from Waterloo Town visits as Mrs Sara McMahon, junior high mathematics teacher, staying with Mrs William C Johnson at 2528 Chestnut Ave.

Waterloo Sara McMahon William C. Johnson Chestnut Ave

Wanda Womble Weds Neal Williams in Informal Ceremony

Wanda Womble of Bartlesville Oklahoma became the bride of Neal D Williams in an informal First Presbyterian Church ceremony. The bride, daughter of Walter G Womble and Mrs. Womble of South Coffeyville, studied at Northeastern State College and Delta Psi' Omega sorority groups. Williams, son of Charles E Williams and Mrs. Williams of 3019 East Ocean Boulevard, attended LBCC Fordham Tulsa University Law School and earned a law degree from Pacific Coast University School of Law after five years in the Navy in World War I. He works as land manager for an oil company in Los Angeles.

Wanda Womble Bartlesville Okla Neal D. Williams First Presbyterian Church Walter G. Womble South Coffeyville Ohia Charles E. Williams E. Ocean Blvd Panhellenic Alpha’ Tau Beta Sigma Phi LBCC Fordham University Tulsa University Pacific Coast University School of Law Navy Los Angeles

Gala Honors Miss Phyllis Williams Before July Wedding

Miss Phyllis Williams receives multiple preluding celebrations planned by friends ahead of her July 10 wedding to Ray Wheeler. A parasol shower hosted by Mrs Howell Fox showcased gifts while flowers filled the home, with a long guest list including family and sorority sisters of Omega Phi Delta. Additional cohosted showers took place at 4213 Fleethaven and with notable attendees.

Phyllis Williams Ray Wheeler Howell Fox Daisy Ave Floyd H. Wiler Ira AL Wheeler J. C. Fishback Frank Fishback Sam Vickers Charles Vickers Albert Wright Gordon Silkiwood Henry Benzick Paul Holland Raymond Cochran Vermont Trexal Elwyn Glass Percy Johns Ed Wensell Willis “Bon William Cole Richard Wilson Ralph Russell L. A. Wheeler III Fred Christ Jane Williams Marilyn Vickers Emogene Trazell Louise Benzick Miss Williams Dennis Coifres Earl Benson Fleethaven Ra James. Williams Wheeler I Richard Dilday Ed Sauter Charles Downen Wiliam Thomas Frank Ihaylor Cecil Moorehouse Neil ‘Miller Joe Kenrick George Mon E. Bixby Rd Vera Powell Dot Case Birtha Olsen Connie Caster Joyce Crawford Charlotte Canedy Rosalee Avzaradel Barbara ‘Cleveland Ruby van Malsen Morris Hayter Williams

Students Tea Recital at Pilger Home

An informal tea followed a recital by junior and intermediate students organized by Jane Stanley and Shirley Madison at the home of Dr. and Mrs. I. S. Pilger, 1335 La Dera Drive. Participants included Jorn Dunlap, Carolyn Hanson, Eileen Lassiter, Phillip Miller, John Norris, Susan O’Neill, Judith Pilger, Sharon Riopelle, Roger Rosebaum, Craig Sears, Norma Tanega, and Joy Tanigawa.

I. S. Pilger la Dera Dr Jane Stanley Shirley Madison Jorn Dunlap Carolyn Hanson Eileen Lassiter Phillip Miller John Norris Susan O'Neill Judith Pilger Sharon Riopelle Roger Rosebaum Craig Sears Norma Tanega Joy Tanigawa

Eva Becker New Bride Married at All Saints Episcopal Church

Eva Becker, daughter of Mrs. Anzette Hayn of Chicago WA, married G. Lee Newman, son of John F. Newman Jr., in All Saints Episcopal Church with Rev. Harry Leigh-Pink officiating. The bride wore white satin with seed pearl embroidery. bouquet of stephanotis and a white orchid. Attendants included Mrs. John F. Newman Jr. as matron of honor and several bridesmaids. Reception followed. the couple reside in Lomita California.

Eva Mage Becker Anzette Hayn Chicago G. Lee Newman John F. Newman Jr van Nuys All Saints Episcopal Church Harry Leigh- Pink Mines Gabriel Reardon Roy E. Coxzen Eugene Davies Frank Weber Roy E. Soxzen Frank Favier Lushers Patricia Carmody Earle L. Newman Ring Bearder Lomita

Shower Honoring Beverly Bristol Bride Elect

A kitchen ware shower for Beverly Bristol, hosted by Mrs. Arthur Green and daughter Nancy at 4160 Linden Ave, featured Hawaiian motifs in honor of her upcoming Friday wedding to John Henderson. Attendees included Mrs. Albert Bristol and many local friends from Glendale, Manhattan Beach, and Brentwood.

Beverly Bristol Arthur Green Nancy Linden Ave Miss Bristol John Henderson Honolulu Robert Ivey Robert Ford Arthur Morgan Virgil Ridgeway William, Atkinson William Wallace Harold Beckley Louis Hart Albert’ Conti Don Montague Carolee Counts Charleen Morgan Joan Fisher Janet Hart Warl. Olson Glendale John Moon Manhattan Beach Missell Swenson Los Angeles Harriett Briggs Brentwood Ie

Honeymoon and Nuptials at Lakewood Village Church

Miss Jo Carolyn Sherman and Franklyn George Umholtz IV wed at Lakewood Village Church with Rev. W R Hall officiating. The bride wore Chantilly lace and nylon tulle, carried pink rosette roses, and left for a Sierra honeymoon. They plan to reside here after August 1. The bride is Wilson High and City College alumna. groom is Poly and City College graduate. The ceremony included sister Gayle Sherman as maid of honor and William Rucker as best man. Seating included Richard Young and Allen Grinde.

Lakewood Village Jo Carolyn Sherman Fred K. Sherman Parkcrest St Franklyn George Umholtz IV Franklyn Umholtz iI Lakewood Blvd W. R. Hall Jace Wilson High School City Col-lege Theta Sorority Poly City, Col-lege Competitors Car Club

Miss Polzin Speaks Vows at Our Savior's Lutheran Church

Miss Virginia M Polzin married Donald K McCredie at a double ring ceremony in Long Beach officiated by Rev Arnold M Nelson. The bride wore Chantilly lace over taffeta with a fingertip veil. Janet Hart was maid of honor Christine McCredie was flower girl. Darwin McCredie served as best man. Ushers were Br nest Bales and Robert Elz. A reception followed and the couple left for a Mexico honeymoon then Europe. They plan to reside in Long Beach.

Virginia M. Polzin Donald K. ‘McCredie Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Arnold M. Nelson Long Beach Janet Hart Tittle Christine McCredie Flower Girl Darwin McCredie Rolling Hills Br ‘Nest Bales Robert Elz Mexico Europe

Cleveland Carver Anniversary at Hollywood House

Mr and Mrs Cleveland Carver of Long Beach celebrated their 15th anniversary at the Hollywood House of Shishkebeb with 15 relatives and friends including the Sarvery, two sons Clifford 9 and John 8. Ronald Dere hosted a surprise birthday for his wife June at Sunset Strip Little Gypsy Restaurant with notable guests attending.

Cleveland Carver Long Beach Hollywood House Shishkebeb Sarvery Clifford John Ronald Dere June Sunset Strip

Surprise Fete for Compton Bride-to-Be

A surprise pre nuptial shower honoring Betty Leu Glavinie was hosted at Pathfinders Club. Guests included numerous local women and the bride-to-be with her mother, Mrs. Kate Glavinic. Decorations featured spring blooms and a bridal entourage display.

Little Rickey Kate Glavinic Ellen Haskell Hazel Corbett Anna May Porter Eva Rice Helen Brandt Inglewood Laura Cunningham Arlington Mary Spriggs Harriet Stallings Compton

Altrusa Convention Sets 1953 55 Program in LA

Altrusa International will launch its 1953 55 program with a convention in Los Angeles July 1923 under the theme Service in Four Dimensions. About 11 500 leading women from 350 units in seven countries attend, with headquarters at the Hotel Statler and Susan Whidden of Long Beach as a delegate.

Altrusa International Los Angeles Hotel Statler Altrusa Club Long Beach Bermuda Cansas Guatemala Great Britain Mexico Puerto Rico United States Susan Whidden Altrusa

Two Unions List Sessions for Tuesday Meetings

The First Union of Women’s Christian Temperance Union will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. in First Methodist Church to elect officers and report on Vancouver world convention. Central WCTU will gather for an all day meeting Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Mrs. Westeen Knox in charge and Mrs. Helen Prescott of London to speak after prayer and business, followed by a potluck luncheon.

First Union of Women's ‘Christian Pemperace Union First Methodist Vancouver WCTU Westeen Knox Helen Prescott London Eng

Reunion at Hamble Home Brings five generations together

Five generations gathered for a family reunion at the Hamble home on Cherry Avenue. Philip W Hamble and family hosted relatives who traced their roots to Havelock Iowa and noted long ties with Long Beach since moving 50 years ago. Attendees included Hart Hamble, William F Hamble, Mrs Earl Hamble, Bertram Hamble and Claudine, Robert Hamble and son Philip Michael, and Kyle Custer and daughter Geri Lynn.

Philip W. Hamble Cherry Ave Hamble Long Beach Hart William F Pacific Coast Highway Rose Ave Earl Hamble Bertram Hamble Claudine Robert Hamble

Gladys Stein Weds James Conroy in Lace Gown

Miss Gladys Stein daughter of Mr and Mrs Al Stein 169 Hulett St wed James Walter Conroy son of Mr and Mrs Errol O Sanders of Compton at Chimes Wedding Chapel The gown was lace over satin with a Juliet crown of seed pearls Flowers were white roses The wedding party included Rene Crystal maid of honor Beverly Jean Grant bridesmaid Carl Wallauch best man and others After a honeymoon in Yosemite and Santa Barbara the couple reside at 701 Ohio St The bride attended Jordan High and her husband studied at Compton Junior College

Gladys Stein al Stein Hulett St James Walter Conroy Errol O. Sanders Compton Chimes Miss Stein Juliet Rene Crystal Beverly Jean Grant Carl Wallauch Dave Robinson Jerry de Palm Lynn Gardner Yosemite Santa Barbara Ohio St Jordan High Compton Junior College

Tuesday Session at Belmont Heights Methodist Church

The Tuesday session at Belmont Heights Methodist Church begins at 10 30 a m with Mrs Cleva Warner conducting the business meeting. A luncheon follows at noon and Rev Grover Bagby will lead devotions. Miss Zorra Glassey state director of child welfare will speak, with Sandra Snebley and Audrey Nichol singing a duet. A dedication of White Ribbon Recruits will take place.

Ocean View World Belmont Heights Methodist Church Cleva Warner Grover Bagby Zorra Glassey Youth Temperance Council Sandra Snebley Audrey Nichol

Garden Club Tour to Greenbrier Inn Luncheon

Twenty members of the Los Aitos Garden Club traveled to the Greenbrier Inn in Garden Grove for a no host luncheon followed by a tour of surrounding gardens.

Garden Club Los Aitos

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