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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1955

Page

22

Double Rings Unite Couple

Roberta Jean Beare married Samuel J Bourgeois Jr in Community Presbyterian Church with Rev Robert Burns officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Riley E Beard, wore imported Chan lace and a heart bouquet, sister Sandro Costello as matron of honor. The couple will reside in Lakewood after a Palm Springs honeymoon.

Roberta Jean Beare Samuel J Bourgeois Jr Bourgeois Sr Bellflower Robert Burns Community Presbyterian Church Riley E. Beard Pearce Lakewood Sandro Costello Jacque Beane Doris Wendt Phyllis Tappy Rodney Bourgeois Bourgeois Manuel Bob Costello Jimmy Johnson Andy Palm Springs U of C. Berkeley Louisiana Technological Institute

Belmont Shore Lady Lions Host Patio Supper

Belmont Heights home of Mrs. Roy Ruby at Prospect Ave hosted Belmont Shore Lady Lions on Thursday for a patio supper to kick off the club's summer calendar. Mrs. Victor Buccola aided in serving a delightful supper and card slaying followed. Mrs. Edward Byrnes, president, led a brief business session.

Belmont Heights Roy Ruby Prospect Ave Belmont Shore Lady Lions Victor Buccola Edward Byrnes

Theater board hosts housewarming at Dr Jorgensen’s Roman styled flat

The Thea ter local theater group held a board meeting that doubled as a housewarming party for Drs. Stephen Seymour and Henry Jorgensen at 2416 BE. 2nd St. The evening featured guided apartment tours, Roman themed decor, dancing on the patio, skits, and original piano compositions by Dr. Jorgensen.

Little Theater Drs Stephen Seymour Henry Jorgensen BE. 2Nd St Jorgensen

Sigma Kappa Sisters Greet U S A Winner

A group of Sigma Kappa sorority members at Long Beach welcomed Miss USA Carlene Johnson of Vermont on her California arrival after winning Miss Universe. Darlene Koutanis and Joanne Royer of Long Beach State College greeted her, joined by several alumni and local supporters.

Carlene Johnson Vermont Long Beach Sigma Kappa Sorority Miss Johnson California Sigma Kappa Middlebury Coleylege Middlebury Darlene Koutanis Long Beach State College Joanne’ Royer Deana Moore

Sigma Phi Gamma Chapter to Host Sept Fashion Show

Theta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma sorority plans a September 28 fashion show at Mottell's Garden Room to raise funds for the Exceptional Children’s Foundation. Five Long Beach chapters contributed, with Roberta Harrington presiding and Helen Lagerson attending as province president.

Theta Sigma Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Coneydren Long Beach Roberta. Harrington Mottell Helen Lagerson Ee Ee

Women’s City Club hosts salad luncheon and canasta

Seventeen members of Group One Seventeen of Group j One, Women’s City Club, met at the home of Mrs. Mearl Anderson with Mrs. Hazel Thompson assisting. After the business meeting led by new chairman Mrs. Jennie Ridenour, the afternoon was spent playing canasta.

Women's City Club Mearl Anderson Hazel Thompson Jennie Ridenour

California Federation contest attracts two women's clubs

The California Federation of Women's Clubs announces a state wide achievement contest co sponsored by Sears Roebuck Foundation. Two clubs from North Long Beach and Lakewood join a larger drive to raise funds with a July 30 event and a March 1 deadline for entry blanks. Prizes total 23,000 across groups and levels with a $5,000 sweepstakes prize.

Seni Ane Bates Yamtsine Tees Ses Washington, D. C North Long Beach Eensity Ae Ens Aps Ralph Gott Projects Cauls Oz Bey Sae Jvorens Nes Eowides Brak Lakewood Sema Hee Rooma Shattuck Hotel Bekeley Californias” Federation of Women's Clubs Berkeley California Othe Sears, Roebuck Foundation

Chapel Scene Marks Phillips Hicks Wedding at Weaving Bells

Judith Ann Phillips and Donald Hicks wed in a double ring ceremony at Chapel of the Weaving Bells in Bower. The bride, lace gown with train, was given in marriage by her father GC A Phillips. Reception followed in the chapel garden. honeymoon to Yellowstone National Park. Also notes on bridge winners and club games, plus a travel update for Mr and Mrs Dave Weiss returning from the east via New Mexico and Las Vegas.

Judith Ann Phillips GC. A. Phillips Graywood Ave Lalsewood Donald Hicks Ralph E. Hicks Serwalk Bower Dorothy Nicolson Sandy Swdéet Mass June Millard Richard Orr Pat van Sttlen Richard Hicks Chapel Garden Yellowstone National Park Polytechnic High School Alpha Delta Chi Sorority Dave Weiss Anna Sandra Eleanor Claremont Ave New Mexico Kansas City

Bell to Ring Wed for Marilyn Hill and Charles Faucheux

Marilyn Hill of Gardena and Charles M Faucheux of Compton plan to wed on August 20. Hill is the daughter of Ollis D Hill and Mrs Hill, Banning High School graduate. Faucheux, son of Alpert Faucheux, graduated Compton High and attended Compton Junior College.

Marilyn Hill Ollis D. Hill Gardena Charles M. Faucheux Alpert Faucheux Compton Banning High School Wilmington Compton High School Compton Junior College Bradley Studio

Rev Mertz Returns Soon From Months Vacation

Rev. Louis F. Mertz and his wife and son Frederick will return Sunday to the Lakewood Evangelical Lutheran church parsonage at 3806 San Anselme Ave after a monthlong vacation in the East. They flew to Michigan then drove to Pittsburgh visiting relatives and Pastor Mertz’s parents, with stops in Pennsylvania Virginia and Washington DC before heading west to Lucerne for a School of Home Missionaries program by the United Lutheran Church of America board.

Louis F. Mertz Frederick Lakewood Evangelical Lutheran Lucerne Mertz School of Home Missionaries Board of American Missions of the United Lutheran,Church of America

Amaranth Dance Saturday Night at Belmont Center

Palos Verdes Tours of Amaranth No 639 sponsors another fourth Saturday dance at Belmont Recreation Center. Festivities will continue from 7 to 11:45 p.m.

Belmont Recreation Center

Engagement of Caro lyn Ann Valentine and George Donald Arndt

Betrothal announced as hearts reveal the engagement of Caro lyn Ann Valentine former Long Beach resident now of South Gate and George Donald Arndt son of Mr. and Mrs Ernest Arndt of South Gate An engagement party will be held at 239 Corona Ave with an Aug 20 wedding date Mrs Levis Valentine of Ft Wayne Ind is Ball State graduate and a Holmes School teacher is the bride to be her fiancé attended uses

Carolyn Ann Valentine Long Beach South Gate George Donald Arndt Ernest Arndt Corona Ave Levis Valentine Ft. Wayne Ind Ball State Teachers College Muncie Alpha Omicron Pi Holmes School Use

Sorority Gala Hens and Chicks Party in Long Beach

Alpha Delta Pi alumnae held their annual Gala Hens and Chicks in Long Beach at the Pacific Coasts Thule. Guests included Mines Edward Orth and daughter Terry and others. The Long Beach alumnae chapter earned national praise for philanthropy aiding blind children, summer camps, and crippled children with cash and time donations.

Alpha Delta Pi Long Beach Pacific Thule Ware Mines Edward Orth Terry Bobbie Leonard Andy Perry Land Gilbert Watson Julie Bernard Young Susan Ann Louis Edes Robert Clingan Pat John E. Harris Henry

Marin couple returns from six week mentoring vacation trip

Mr and Mrs F M Marin of 2011 Belmont Ave recently returned from a six week touring vacation that covered Minnesota Montana North Dakota and the far northwest states then back through Nevada. They spent time visiting many relatives and friends.

F. M. Marin Belmont Ave Minnesota Montana North Dakota Northwest Nevada

Ebell Juniors Plan Annual Cotton Ball Date

Ebell Juniors officers met at a luncheon to set August 27 for the Cotton Ball at the Pacific Coast Club. Guests will wear cotton dresses with escorts in sports attire and proceeds fund yet to be chosen philanthropic causes. The meeting at Mrs R F Carter’s home discussed the budget and committees. new members James K Story Jack M Cook and others were welcomed.

Ebell Pacific Coast Mra R. F Mines James K. Story Jack M

OES Social Club Luncheon Meeting and Plans

The OES Social Club 173 held a July luncheon at Mortell's Garden Room with hostesses Mary Barnes and Flora Wagenblast. Mrs. Dorothy Kimball presided as by law amendments presented by Mrs. Jane Foster were approved. Plans for a picnic at Bixby Park were announced by Marjoris Bjorkman. August meeting set with hostess Eeth DeVaney at her 2172 Eucalyptus Ave. home. Birthday greetings extended to Mme Cornelia Leatart Mario Craig Poolé and Nora Pierce.

Mme Cornelia Leatart Mario Craig Poolé Nora Pierce

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