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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1954

Page

18

Milburn Irwin Exchange Rings at Westside Church

Miss Virginia Lee Irwin and Wayne Alfred Milburn united in a double ring ceremony at Milburn Irwin Exchange at Westside Church of Christ in front of 225 guests. The bride wore white nylon net over taffeta with a lace bolero and a heart crowned veil, carrying an orchid and stephanotis atop a white Bible. They honeymooned at Corona Del Mar.

Westside Church of Christ Virginia Lee Irwin Darwin Irwin Chestnut Ave Wayne Alfred Milburn Charles Milburn Battle Ave James L. Shields Elanore Barker Mary Sanders Sondra Becker Charyl Milburn Addeimar Milburn Ray Sanders Jenne Tiner James Peek Ronald Thorpe Charlotte Milburn Lela Hughes Pan Newton Anita Monchea Jo Aanughes Foly High City College Corona del Mar

Walton Tracy Nuptials At St Matthew s Church Morning

In an early morning mass at St Matthew s Catholic Church Mary Lee Tracy daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo J Tracy of 4762 Gladys Ave and Donald Walten son of Mr and Mrs Harry Walton of Louisville Chile pledged marriage. Escorted by her father the bride wore nylon net over satin with Chantilly lace pearls and carried a prayer book with an orchid. The bridal party included Doreen Jansen maid of honor Donald Tracy best man Wayne Schulmeyer and Jack Creveling as ushers. A reception followed at the bride s parents home and the couple planned a honeymoon in San Francisco before settling at 2217 E 10th St. The bride attended St Anthony s High and belonged to Philaletheans and Anthonians. the groom is a former Marine and studied in Ohio schools.

St. Matthew's Catholic Church Mary Lee Tracy, Daugher Leo J. Tracy Gladys Ave Donald Walten Harry Walton Louisville Chile Chantilly Doreen Jansen Donald Tracy Wayne Schulmeyer Jack Creveling San Francisco 10Th St Walton St. Anthony's High Philaletheans Anthonians Marine Corps Ohio First Christian Church Compton Lowell Megordon Carol Jean Harlan M. C. Harlan James R Matthews Ardelia Matthews Rivera Carole Jane Powell Sharron Mayfield John Harlan Donna Harlan Bool Jack Matthews Tony Biglow Bob Lewis Ron Chitwood Richard Harlan Matthews Bishop Johnson College of Nursing Hospital of Good Samaritan Los Angeles Compton College Pepperdine College Lake Arrowhead

Vacationer Milburn Guests Santa Barbara Biltmore Week

Mrs. L. W. Milburn of Long Beach spent the past week at the Santa Barbara Biltmore in Montecito and returned home Tuesday.

Santa Barbara

Larson couple to visit Acapulco after stay in Mexico City

Mr and Mrs Jack C Larson of 1701 Limes Ave Long Beach enjoy a summer vacation in Mexico City staying at the Hotel Prince Then they plan a visit to Acapulco before returning home

Mexico City Jack C. Larson Limes Ave Prince Long Beach Acapulco

Miss Harlan July Bride at First Christian Church Compton

More than 275 guests attended the double ring ceremony at First Christian Church Compton where Carol Jean Harlan became Mrs. James R Matthews. The couple plans to reside in Compton after a Lake Arrowhead honeymoon.

Doris Wells Repeats Vows At Bellflower Church

Doris Marie Wells, daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Wells of Downey, wore a white nylon gown for her marriage to Gerald Lee Davis son of Mr and Mrs Elma V Daylies of Springfield IL The Rev Wilford Presson officiated at the Bellflower Church of the Nazarene Miss Cerise Harris was maid of honor and bridesmaids included Mrs Wayne Corrigan Edward Big and Bill Putnam with nieces Shirley Ann Corrigan and Penny Kay Corrigan as flower girls David Davis served as best man Guests included Edward Big Dick Williams and Dierk Mann The bride is a graduate of Excelsior High School and attended Fullerton Junior College where her husband studies

Doris Marie Wells W. C. Wells Foster Rd Downey Gerald Lee Davis Elma V.' S Daylies Springfield Wilford Presson Bellflower Church of the Nazarene Cerise Harris Mmes Wayne Corrigan Edward Big Bill Putnam Shirley Ann Corrigan Penny Kay Corrigan David Davis Dick Williams Dierk Mann

Mary Mundt May Pen Satire on Army M'Carthy Hearings

Mary Mundt known as Princess Cornflower plans a satirical piece on letters and wall posts about the Army M'Carthy hearings. Washington social columnists note her magazine article and a late night call she received insulted Senator Mundt.

Mary Mundt Army M'Carthy Karl Mundt Mary Princess Cornflower Whi-Chi Society Mundt Washington National Press Club Elizebeth Carpenter Hank Fort Joe

Violet High weds Frank E. Davis at Lotus Wedding Chapel

Miss Violet High and Frank E. Davis were married in a Lotus Wedding Chapel ceremony officiated by Rev. George O. Peels. The bride wore Chantilly lace and taffeta with a fingertip veil, carrying a white orchid on a white Bible. Attendants included Nancy Lee High and Ann Christies as maids, Gene E. Hoskins as best man, with J. Hearnan and G. Dune Ygr assisting. The couple, graduates of Jordan and Poly High Schools, will reside at 1828 EB Fifth Street after a Lake Tahoe honeymoon.

Nancy Lee High Ann Chridiesmaid Gene E. Hoskins J. Hearnan Jordan High School Poly High School City College Elks Lake Tahoe Fifth St

Chapel Scene of Nuptials Linking Pair

Miss Betty Ann Collins wed Ronald L. O’Neal on July 2 at Aloha Wedding Chapel with Rev Arthur H Atking officiating. Attendant Karna Halton and best man Jerry O’Neal joined in the double ceremony. The couple honeymooned in Palm Springs and will reside at 134 Farhan St. Both graduates of Polytechnic High School.

Betty Ann Collins A. P. Collins Ronald L. O'Neal Aloha Arthur H. ‘Atking Karna Halton Jerry O'Neal Cchapel Palm Springs Farhan St Polytechnic High School Benedict Gillis O'Neal 219Th St USC Delta Sigma Phi American Institute of Foreign Trade Phoenix O'Neal Philadelphia Madeling School

Beckleys Return From Far-Flung Trips

Mr and Mrs Marvin Beckley of 2292 Olive Ave resume home life after Mrs Beckley’s trip to England her birthplace. She flew first to London then visited Liverpool Sunderland and other towns to reconnect with relatives unseen for years. They later returned to California via Texas where Mr Beckley had stayed with relatives.

Wives Club Meeting At Long Beach VA Hospital

The Wives Club of internes and residents of the Long Beach Veterans Administration Hospital will meet at 2 p m Wednesday at the Long Beach VA Hospital. President Mrs Frank M Steele will read discussion on plans for the summer tea for new members. Refreshments by hostesses Mines A A Kaufman and Donald T Nakashian.

Wives Club Long Beach Veterans Administration Hospital Bup. m Long Beach VA Frank M. Steele Nww Mines A. A. Kaufman Donald ‘T. Nakashian

Audrey Goertz Weds Donald Sather In Bellflower Formal Rite

Audrey Mae Goertz and Donald Dean Sather married at Bethany Lutheran Church Lakeswood with Rev Mueller officiating. Maid of honor Charlotte Rigenhuis. bridesmaids Pat Bush Verla McKnight Wanda Lou Goertz. Best man Charles A. Thompson. ushers Harold W. Goert Jr arty Goertz Homer Rose Jr. About 250 guests. reception held in parish hall. couple to reside at Palm Street Bellflower. They are Excelsior Union High graduates planning a California coast wedding trip to Yosemite.

Audrey Mae Goertz Harold Goertz Ramona St. Bellflower Donald Dean Sather LeRoy Falske Palm St Bellflower Bethany Lutheran Church Lakeswoad Rev N. ©. Mueller Charlotte Rigenhuis Xcelsior Union High School Palm Street

Silver Anniversary Open House for Larsen Couple

Mr and Mrs Chris Larsen of Compton celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a large open house. A silver centerpiece and Denmark silver candlesticks adorned the gift table as Rev R Pegg gave a blessing. The afternoon featured moving pictures and a readings program by Mrs Arthur Bailey.

Chris Larsen Compton Denmark R. Pegg Arthur Bailey

William A. Sanderson Bride Return From Wedding Trip

William A. Sanderson and his bride Marie McCarty returned home at 1774 Gaviota Ave after a candlelight ceremony at Paramount Assembly of God Church officiated by Revs. Irwin Rattan and Ted Singleton. The bride wore antique satin with lace and seed pearls, bouquet of white orchids and stephanotis, with attendants in satin gowns and children as flower girls and ring bearers. The reception followed in church parlors hosted by Mrs. Goldie Field, Mrs. Haskell Roberson, and Mrs. R. L. James.

Gaviota Ave Benina Lake Southland Marie McCarty William A. Sanderson Paramount Assembly of God Peerls Alden Fowler Walliam Bowles Carel Dean Maxey Lola Maxey Carlann Kathy Sue Campbell Rev Wils Charles Camppell Billy Martin Terry Horne A. R. Sanderson Gainesville Fla Howard Marshall Henry A. Fowler Jack Grant W. E. Bowles Denith Fowler Wayne Brown Gladys Fowler John Fowler Mmes Goldie Field Haskell Roberson R. L. James

Temperance Unit Meets In North Long Beach

North Long Beach Women’s Christian Temperance Union meets Tuesday at 10 p m at the NLE Nazarene Church 37 E Mountain View. A potluck lunch at noon precedes an afternoon of Christian Citizenship led by Mrs. Katherine Stinson. Newly installed officers preside including Mrs. Anna McCoy president Mrs. Florence Wright and Mrs. Katherine Sisson first and second vice presidents Mrs. Jessie Keller recording secretary Mrs. Alice Hubert corresponding secretary and Mrs. Margaret Norton treasurer.

North Long Beach Alice Hurbert Margaret Norton

Rebekah Lodge Meets at Elm Avenue Today

The iI Meet Tonight Wide Awake Rebekah Lodge will convene at 3 p.m. at 728 Elm Ave. Noble Grand Mary Cortigen will preside. District 10 President Alefreda Christenson will instruct officers. Marie Bueche to chair the social hour.

Wide Awake Rebekah Lodge Ti Elm Ave Noble Grand Mary

Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae Meeting in Garden Grove

Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae of Long Beach will be entertained at the home of Mrs. J. B. Grafes, 9661 Imperial Ave, Garden Grove, at noon Tuesday. Gamma Phi Betas are invited.

Gamma Phi Beta Gamma Phi Long Beach J. B. Grafes Imperial Ave Garden ‘Grove Gamma Phi Betas

Oliver Reddin Oliver wedding at Our Lady of Victory

The wedding of Carol Joan Reddin and Kenneth L. Oliver took place at Our Lady of Victory Church with Rev. Fr. Vincent Flynn officiating. Over 200 guests attended as the couple, joined by family and friends, began life together and plan to reside at 440 West Cedar Street in Compton after a honeymoon in Carmel and Monterey.

Engagement of Barbara Ward to Robert McSpadden

Mr and Mrs Harry M Kennedy of Compton announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Mae Ward to Robert Frank McSpadden son of Mr and Mrs William McSpadden of Compton The couple are alumni of local colleges with Ward active in Alpha Tau Sorority Usherettes Tararettes and drill team and McSpadden a former Compton Jaycee Beta Phi president now at UC Santa Barbara preparing to graduate and enter teaching since next June

Harry M Kenenedy Lowess Avenue Compton Barbara Mae Ward Robert Frank McSpadden William McSpadden Virginia Ave Miss Ward Compton Junior College Alpha Tau Sorority Tararettes Associated Women Students Compton Jaysee Beta Phi Fraternity Te Group U. S of C Santa Barbera

From Size 40 to 12: Grace Funder’s Remarkable Rebound

Grace Funder of Los Angeles recaptured her youthful figure at age 50 through a system led by a nationally known figure consultant. Once 40 in dress size and 187 pounds, she slimmed to 120 pounds and size 12 after a few months of personalized program focusing on hips waist and shoulders. The article touts a drugless, high protein plan with free trial and guaranteed results at the NEW STAUFFER SYSTEM PROGRAM, with a Los Angeles area salon listing and hours 9 to 9.

Grace Funder la Fayette Road Los Angeles Pat Walker Focal Fife Dors Grace Puncher

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