Fashion Week Opens in New York 1956 Couture Preview
Mary Hartmann reports from New York where the Couture Group previews fall 1956 designs for fashion press. The era shifts from cut to drape, with Empire silhouettes softening into fluid lines. Key themes include high waists with wide belts, draped skirts, rich fabrics, and bold color contrasts, reflecting a refined, modern elegance.
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Mary Hartmann
New York
Couture
New York Press Institute
Junior Women Set Big New Year Plans
North Long Beach Junior Women's Club meets at the Jordan Hi-Teen Canteen to approve a busy slate of events including a Coffee Klash at Mrs. Fred Harris home, a July dinner, a Las Vegas party, a Christmas Dance, a fashion show, and a spring dance. Members plan art projects and a painting exhibition, with international crafts and a dance program byStiyyn Indiana Dancers. Virginia Ann Hunt and Robert Verne Carroll set a wedding for October.
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North Long Beach
John Gartels
Fred Harris
Rental Health
Kenneth Newton
Norwalk State
Grover Seguing Ju
Newton
Las Vegas
Harris
Seguing de
Gerald Libbrecht
Harold Rootlieb
Penny Art
Doug Morris
Virginia Ann Hunt
Harold E. Hunt
Robert Verne Carroll
Charles E. Carroll
Mr. Carroll
Ocean View WCTU Plans Tuesday Meeting at Church
Members of Ocean View WCTU meet Tuesday at 0:20 am in Behmont Heights Methodist Church 417 Terranio for a business session led by President Miss Lizale Evanson with opening prayer. A noon box luncheon follows and Rev. Richard Kendall will present a devotional message and dedicate White Ribbon Recruits.
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Ocean View Wctu
Behmont Heights Methodist Church
Terranio
Lizale Evanson
Richard Kendall
Noon Luncheon Planned by Three Link Circle Rebekah
The Rebekah lodge Three Link Circle meets Wednesday at Machinists Hall 7388 Elm Street for a noon luncheon and business session led by President Ivy Brads shaw and the committee.
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Rebekah Oof
Machinists Hall
Elm St
Ivy Bradsshaw
Golden Weds Honored at Open House Celebration
Fifty years of married life were celebrated Sunday by Mur and Mrs. Cyrus A. Laing at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Merle D. Witt, 2879 Tulane. Nearly 75 friends attended the open house and the couple spoke their Springfield Nebraska vows on July 18, 1908. Co-host Dr. William M. Laing and Gloria Laing presided. Connie Laing and Jimmy Witt managed the guest book. The Laings, former Alliance residents, have lived with their daughter for a year. son Robert W. Laing attended from Nebraska but could not join the celebration.
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Mur
Cyrus A. Laing
Merle D. Witt
Tulane
Springfield
Neb
William M. Laing
Gloria
Pacific Palisades
Connie Laing
Jimmy Witt
Laings
Alliance
Robert W. Laing
Nebraska
Fleet Wives Unit Installs New State Officers
Mrs. Edward Gizara of 5558 Keynote St was installed president of Unit 133 La dies Auxiliary Fleet Reserve Assy for a second term in ceremonies at the Masonic Temple in Bellflower. Installing officer Mrs Ina Alford was aided by national VP Mrs Louis Murray and included officers Mrs Martha Michael Mrs Alex Gasper and others with a guest LATRA national president Mrs Ethel Gapinski of Wolfsboro New Hampshire.
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Edward Gizara
Keynote St
Unit No. 133
Ladies Auxiliary Fleet Reserve Assy
Bellflower
Ina Alford
Louis Murray
Unit 133
Long Beach
Gizara
Martha Michael
Alex Gasper
Harold C. Heidenreich
Harold Koch
Clifton L. Comper
Direcors
Mines
Roy W. Kimbrel
Harry A. Lund
Donald E. Howerton
Herbert C. Howard
John §. McGrady
Joseph Risko
Joseph Knott
Charles Lundborg
Ethel Gapinski
Wolfsboro
N. H
LATRA
Royalite Club Members Meet Friday in Machinists Hall
Royalite Club members will gather Friday at Machinists Hall 128 Elm Ave for a covered dish luncheon and business meeting. Mrs George Ross and her committee will serve as hostesses for the day.
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Royality Club
Machinists Hall
Elm Ave
George Ross
Mrs Smith Elected to Guide Delta Theta Chi Unit
Mrs Smith was elected president of the newly formed Delta Theta Chi chapter at a luncheon hosted by Mrs Clarence Knox. Miss Universe Garden Party and a visit to Huntington Art Gallery were on the July calendar alongside social tea events. Other officers include Mrs Bud Smith vice president Mrs Knox secretary and several directors and a sergeant at arms.
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Delta Theta Chi
Municipal Art Center
Huntington Art Gallery
Bud Smith
Hazelsbrook Ave
Clarence Knox
California Ave
James Gilbreth
California
Kate ‘Lowell
Knox
Howard Plowman
Hugh Knox
Arch Hastings
Harry Homewood
Nuptial Mass Joins Young Bay Couple
A July 7 nuptial mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church San Pedro united Miss Anna May Oreb and Ciro Talerero. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home and a 6 30 pm banquet for 200 in the Lafayette Hotel Cavalier Room.
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Swimmer
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
San Pedro
Anna May Oreb
Ciro Talerero
Cavalier Room
Lafayette Hotel
Hollywood Bowl Opens 35th Concert Season With Star Pairings
Hollywood Bowl launches its 35th season with a diverse lineup including piano soloist Jane Powell and baritone Earl Wrightson. The Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Eugene Ormandy, performs an all Tschaikovsky program with Zino Francescatti. Marian Anderson appears on a Thursday. The season runs through Sept. 1 with weekly concerts and special show nights July 20, Aug. 3, and Aug. 10, starting at 8:20 pm, 7:30 pm on Family Night.
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Southland
Hollywood Bowl
Long Beach
Jane Powell
Earl
Wrightson
Roger Way
Eugene Ormiandy
Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
Zino Francescatti
Ormandy
Marian Anderson
Johnny Green
Crystal Shower Precedes Vows for Carolyn Riedman
Miss Carolyn Ann Riedman, set to marry Donald Whitney Berney on July 4, received a crystal shower at the home of Mrs. Walter Hunsaker 262 St Joseph Ave. Hosts included Mrs. Hunsaker and Mines L K Countryman Bruce M Henry Orla Roso and A I Saunders. A Dresden bridell in satin and lace from the 1880 period topped the tea table amid filet lace. Gifts were presented in miniature cars with license plate 7 3 56 signaling the wedding date.
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Donald Whitney Berney
Carolyn Ann Riedman
Walter Hunsaker
St Joseph Ave
Hunsaker and Mines
L. K. Countryman
Bruce M. Henry
Orla Roso
A. i. Saunders
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