New Sizing At Fashion Press Week by Hannah Groy
Designer Hannah Groy unveils a new sizing system based on a shorter waist, aiming to fit half of American women better than regular sizes. Her line centers on the well shaped sheath silhouette with drapery and panels to flatter varied figures, while Claire McCardell features elegant casual looks with luxurious fabrics.
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New York
Hannah Groy
Hannah
Troy
Claire McCardell
Empress Josephine
Hannah Troy
Paul Parnes
Beni Claire
Future Plans Told by Past Presidents Club Meeting
The Presidents Club 1934 358 Chanter met for a luncheon at the Chande veller with Mrs. Philip M Hampson presiding. Mrs. James Bryan Murray shared travel excerpts. Mrs. Lucian F Remley previewed problem letters from the Social Security Bureau. Mrs. Walter C Williams was honored on her 45th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Hallie Bridges Cornelia Pollard C E Powell Jennie Pritchard Thomas Corrigan Edith M Cocks Murray Williams Thompson. A Christmas party is planned for December 28 with Mrs. James Bryan Mite yay chairing.
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Presidents Club
Chanter
Philip M
Walter C. Willams
Mines
Hallie Bridges
Cornelia Pollard
C. E. Powell
Jennie Pritchard
Thomas Corrigan
Edith M. Cocks
Murray
Williams
Thompson
James Bryan Mite Yay
Grandmother Welcomes Grandson in Freeport Arrival
Mrs. Logan Goodknight of 41 La Linda Dr recently visited Freeport Texas to celebrate the arrival of a grandson born June 25 in the Thomas W. Muleshy Jy family. The baby named David Dixon weighed 8 pounds 11 ounces and Casey, aged 27 months, is also recalling the visit.
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Freeport
Tex
Logan Goodknight
la Linda Dr
Thomas W. Muleshy
Moffett Post to Report State Encampment in San Diego
Long Beach Moffett Post 1392 VFW and auxiliary will present reports on the state encampment in San Diego at a Wednesday meeting in the Veterans Memorial Building. Margaret S Morrison will preside over the auxiliary and Tim Templeton will command the post, followed by a social hour.
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San Diego
Long Beach Moffett Post
VFW
Veterans Memorial Building
Margaret S. Morrison
Tim Templeton
Garden Wedding Chapel vows for Pat Caine to Edward P. Smith
Pat Caine became Mrs Edward P. Smith at Garden Wedding Chapel. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W D Caine of 6112 Faculty Ave and a graduate of Excelsior High School.
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Pat Caine
Edward P. Smith
W. D. Caine
Faculty Ave
Excelsior High School
Ceremonial Installation in Armory by Lakes Auxiliary unit
Newly elected officers of Lakes Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association Unit 196 were installed at the Compton Naval Reserve Armory by Iaa G. Alford with about 200 guests including national president Ethel Gaspinski. Officers include Ruby Jones president and Louise Byrd vice president. board members listed. Ina G. Alford to attend board meeting at Ethel Cooke’s home. business session planned at Louise Byrd’s home Friday morning.
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Compton Naval Reserve
the Lakes Auxiliary
Fleet Reserve Association
Unit 196
Iaa
Anna Hunt
Ruby Pickard
Virginia Crouch
Lila Kelsey
Carola Bonyea
Catherine Lewellen
Ethel Cooke
Pearle Gergeceff
Pat Cummings
Thelma Puisys
Bertha Vetters
Ina G. Alford
Copeland Ave
Lynwood
Louise Byrd
Tamarind St
Compton
Donna Hudgins and Vincent Marchetti wed in Compton
Donna Hudgins and Vincent Marchetti officiated by a cousin in a double ring ceremony at Lady of Victory Church Compton. The bride wore a white lace gown with bouffant tulle and a pearl tiara veil, carrying white carnations and a lace handkerchief. Best man Charles Docs and flower girl Sharon Doos attended. reception followed with cake and music by King's Messengers. The couple’s parents hosted the wedding and a luncheon at Trinity Lutheran Church.
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Compton
Donna Hudgins
Vincent Marchetti
Jack McDonough
Adeed Nin
Pearl
Williams
Long Beach
Charles Docs
Sharon Doos
Athiety
Trinity Lutheran
Linden Ave
King’s Messengers
Lewis Marchetti
Sig N. Wilinn St. Compton
OES Initiation Meeting Set in Morgan Hall
Palos Verdes Chapter 310 Eastern Star will hold a stated meeting and initiation Thursday at 7 p.m. in Morgan Hall, 835 Locust Ave. Margaret Bright will preside, with Marie Hartwell serving as chair for the evening.
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Palos Verdes
Order
of the Eastern Star
Morgan Hall
Locust Ave
Margaret Bright
Marie Hartwell
Engagement Announced For Miss Therlesa Brown And Kenneth Byerley
Co workers learned of the engagement when she offered chocolates. The bride elect is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Brown of 2680 Clark Ave Long Beach and attended Long Beach City College. The fiancé is the son of Mr and Mrs Ted Byerley of Wilmington and recently returned from four years in the Air Force. He is a Banning High School alumnus and Harbor Junior College attendee. No wedding date set.
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John Brown
Clark Ave
Long Beach City College
Ted Byerley
Wilmington
Air Force
Banning High School
Harbor Junior College
Local Fleet Reserve Auxiliary Installs Unit 43 President
Mrs John F Cukras was inducted as president of Unit No 43 Ladies Auxiliary Fleet Reserve Assn succeeding Mrs Clifford Johnson. Distinguished guests included national president Mrs Ethel Gapinski and other officials. Captain Ralph K James spoke on modern Navy and atomic power. Earl McNamee began duties as president after installations. dinner served to about 330 attendees.
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Vaterans Memorial Bldg
John F. Cukras
Goldfield Ave
Louis Murray
Long Beach
Dorothy Thompson
Ina Alford
California
Minoes
Rose Gartner
Gladys. Butterhoff
Mabel Sally
Florence Ross
Sally
Edwin Wade
Armed Services Commission
Fleet Reserve
United States Navy
Ralph K. James
Long Beach Naval Shipyard
John Baker
Unit 43
Ten
Earl McNamee
Assemblyman Shell To Speak On California Oil Bill
Republican Council of Women in Long Beach hosts Assemblyman J C Shell 58th District to discuss California and the Oil Control Bill ahead of November vote. Lt Shell Navy Reservist with 12 years military service turned oil industry veteran and California legislator since 1953. Mrs Ralph S Bowdle to introduce. hospitality noon hour under club officers.
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Joseph C. Shell
California
Long Beach
Ralph S. Bowdle
F. Howard Merriam
H. P. Dunlop
Newly Weds Jerry Goldsmith and Dorothy Williams United in Calvary Assembly
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lee Goldsmith married at Calvary Assembly of God Church after a honeymoon to Eureka. The bride, Dorothy Lee Williams, is from Long Beach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orval Williams. The groom is son of Mrs. Madalyn Williams of Washington, D C. Maid of honor was Joyce Ann Henry with best man John Boyd Crouch. Bridesmaids were Jean Nix and Joyce Harrison. The bride attended Polytechnic High School. the groom studied in West Virginia and serves in the Navy. They reside at 12853 Grand Ave.
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Church Rite
North Long Beach
Christian Church
Cleo Charleene Miller
Cleo C. Miller
Bellflower
Kendel Lee Philpy
Floyd Philpy
Linden Ave
Autry Ave
Tholr
Grand Ave
Eureka
Jerry Lee Goldsmith
Calvary Assembly of God Church
Dorothy Lee Wilams
Orval Lee Williams
Long Beach
Madalyn Williams
Washington, D. C
Joyce Ann Henry
John Boyd Crouch
Jean Nix
Joyce Harrison
Polytechnic High School
West Virginia
The
Navy
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