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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1949

Page

42

Bauer Briggs wedding recites lines in sereno ceremony

Patrick Louise Briggs daughter of Mrs Louise T Briggs of 325 Elm Ave and Lloyd L Bauer son of Mr and Mrs John J Bauer of Monterey Park were married in a late afternoon service at St Stephen's Lutheran Church with Rev John H Peters officiating. The bride wore a beige dressmaker suit with pink accessories and carried a white Bible with an orchid corsage. She was given in marriage by her brother Thomas Keener. Attendants included Mrs Robert W Ladensack and others. A reception at 3050 San Francisco Ave followed. The couple will reside at 3 Vaquero St Sereno. Mrs Bauer is Wilson High School graduate. husband USC alumnus affiliated with Phi Kappa Tau.

Patrick Louise Briggs Louise T. Briggs Elm Ave Lloyd L. Bauer John J. Bauer Monterey Park St Stephen's Lutheran Church John H. Peters Thomas Keener Robert W. Ladensack Hee Oma Wiliam Brehide An Son WI Best Anti Delbert ‘Theman Joseph Fuller Ladensack San Francisco Ave Mmes Lucia Flack Connie Shipworth John A Bauer San Francisco Vaquero St Bauer Wilson High School U.S.C Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity

Garden Scene of Marriage in Garden Ceremony

Frances Edwina Pumphrey married Lt. Roepke at 160 Savonake and garden home of Lt and Mrs. Fred C. Roepke. The bride wore embossed white organza and marquisette with a net coronet. Jean L. Nelson attended in pink tulle. best man Russell I. Johnson. Dr. Claude A. Smith officiated. 60 guests attended with a garden reception afterward.

Claude Kendall van Valkenburg Fred C. Roepke Savonake Frances Edwina, Pumphrey Roger T. Pumphrey Germantown Lt Roepke Jean L. Nelson Rushell I. Johnson Carl Emge Jenny Murray Claude A. Smith Richard Murray Donald Busek

City Club Notes Report Luncheon Meetings and Events

City Club notes detail Group 4 noon luncheon tomorrow with Mrs. Lloyd Lloyd of Sunset Beach and cohostess Mrs. Alvah Nix. Group 12 plans a Tuesday noon meeting at Bixby Park with a 2 course luncheon. A Friday 12 30 p m fundraiser at Mrs Gertrude Landsworths 744 Cherry Ave supports clubhouse needs with dessert and cards in her garden. reservations via Mrs Hazel Reed Weld and Mrs Dan Hughes.

Lloyd Lloyd Sunset Beach Sman Gertrude Landsworth Cherry Ave Hazel Reed Weld Ways and Means Dan Hughes

Hostess Ignores Time with Chinese Theme Luncheon

Margaret Wack hosted two bridge luncheons at 1020 Elm Ave with a Chinese theme and bamboo placemats. Guests included Mines, Stewart Bachtelle, Don Barden, Bethel Bryant, Ray Davis, Phil Dowds, Bert Garven, Kenneth Houston, Lyman Lough, George Pearson, Harry Ridin Jr, Carl Spath, and Robert won.

Margaret Wack Erle Elm Ave Mines Stewart Bachtelle Don Barden Bethel Bryant Ray Davis Phil Dowds Bert Garven Kenneth Houston Lyman Lough George Pearson Harry Ridin Jr Carl Spath Robert Won Miss Wackerle Rhursiday Kenneth Belisie Arthur Glen Gill Ralph Satie Rolil Harold Morgan William Tecbitt Re Person Ray Powell Stewart S. Small John Taylor

Contenders of Santa Catalina Trophy Race Highlightan Offshore Regatta

Cannons salute as yachts contest the Santa Catalina Trophy Race at Catalina Island. Ramsey Tate hosts with Virginia Kirby and others aboard the Dream. Boats include Sunbeam I and Jerilou. results show Idle Hours and Philippa M spa M among top finishers. A Tuna Club gathering follows amid breezy, spirited scenes and a theater event plans a community play at 8:00 p.m.

Land Yacht Club George Itor Land Ramsey Tate William Kirby Frances Donaldson Ed Harrison Jack Cairns Art Inez Willams Frank Moyer Edmund Riesen Gartner Shale Tp Dream George and Henry yConinge Maurine J Eugene Ellery Jonah Helen Jones White San Pedro Milton ‘Brenn Phin Brunson Ben Bogart Milton Tenn Milton Fane Bobbie Bil Haddey Ted Byron Mary Lo Okie Phil Brunson Alaska Nell Albrighta and Son

Auxiliary Meets at Arthur Peterson Unit No. 27

The meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary unit featured Gerrie Bowen presenting Sally Ann Carr as the unit’s Girls State representative. Carr shared trip highlights and experiences while unit president Marguerite Horn delivered her final annual report. The auxiliary chorus performed several numbers including one dedicated to Mrs. Horn.

Arthur L. Peterson Leigion Auriliany Gerrie Bowen Sally Ann Carr

Durfey Moore Tie The Knot In Methodist Ceremony

Joyce Jean Moore and Lawrence Durfey wed at First Methodist Church with Rev. Russell R. Robinson officiating. The bride wore a navy suit with white halo hat and veil, carried a double orchid on a white Bible. Maid of honor June Price wore grey and navy with orchid corsage. best man David Raye. usher Norman Denham. Reception at William Harper home, 4089 Pasadena Ave. couple to Teasdale Utah for honeymoon visit with in laws Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Durfey. will reside at 902 Maine Ave. Durfey sister-in-law in attendance and graduate of Poterecini High School.

Joyce Jean Moore Lawrence Durfey First Methodist Church Russell R. Robinson Lida Moore W. 19Th St William June Price David Raye Norman Denham Wiliam Harper Pasadena J Ave George Polln Teasdale Utah Maine Ave Jatthe Durfey Poterecini High School Jashe Alpha Gamma Sorority Stephanouis Doreen Spitler la Donna Stanley Sharon Stroud Miss Stanley Miss Stroud Geral Marilyn Dine Steiner David Beeson Rev R. Spitler Don Menke Long Beach James Lowell Fisher Indiana Chi E. ‘Hollingsworth Joe Menke Margerite Moyers Nancy Hollingseeworth Pat Clark Carol Hollingsworth J. Éene R. Spitler Betty Moyers Polytechnic High School la Jolla Santa Catalina Lake Arrowhead

Barbara Clayton Exchanges Rings With Donald Spitler

Barbara Clayton and Donald Verne Spitler wed in a candlelight ceremony at Friends Church Long Beach. The bride wore a hand sewn white frosted organdy gown with lace yoke and long sleeves, a fingertip veil from an orange blossom tiara, and carried white rosebuds.

Barbara Clayton Donald Spitler D. B. Spitler F. O. Spitler

Ryavec Mercer Exchange Vows at First Baptist Church

Hille Gaye Mercer daughter of Mrs Florence D Mercer of 500 E 11th St and Ernest Anthony Ryavec of Los Angeles wed in the chapel at First Baptist Church. The bride wore a white crepe frock and red rosebud bouquet. attended by Mrs Lucy D Goldsmith. Best man Louis S Horvath. After the ceremony the couple went to the bride's mother's home then on a short motor trip to Santa Barbara and will reside in Mar Vista where Ryavec works at NTS China Lake.

Hille Gaye Mercer Florence D. Mercer E. 11Th St Ernest Anthony Ryavec Los Angeles Louis Ryavec Cleveland Ohio First Baptist Church Lucy D. Goldsmith Louis S. Horvath Ryavec Santa Barbara Mar Vista Mr. Ryavec China Lake

Ahlgren Bride-To-Be Planned For August Wedding At Trinity Lutheran

A 20 year old bride to be is set to wed Daryl Ahlgren son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence E Ahlgren. The couple will marry at Trinity Lutheran Church on Aug 15 with a reception at the Franke home 2749 Matnote Ave. Guests include Dr and Mrs Rean and many friends and relatives from Ontario Long Beach and Los Angeles State College ties.

Aillye Ranita Vailte Daryl Ahigren Lawrence E Ahlgren Franke State of Wil City College James R. Anderson Jerre Foresman Virginia Ayers Jane Wolfley Messrs Lloyd Henderson Ronald Marshall Albert Brand Roy Ellsworth William F. Webber Billy Case

Carney Family Heads to Catalina for Two Day Boat Trip

Mr. and Mrs. William Carney and their son Billy will travel to Catalina on Tuesday to spend two days aboard a boat.

William Carney Billy Catalina

Long Beach Wedding Details and Local Club Notes

The article details a Long Beach wedding with a bride and groom and a large bridal party including maid of honor Doreen Spitler and bridesmaids La Donna Stanley and Sharon Stroud. It notes reception plans, honeymoon destinations, and future residence. It also covers Bluebird Picnic activities and upcoming American Legion Auxiliary and post officer installations at Veterans Memorial Building, inviting local members and friends.

Merriettes Rees Hees Muse Co Leads Rehearsal

The Merriettes a women’s sextet met with d. 3erliett for a rehearsal with the Arne Zahl Jean Ball and conducted a brief session. Openings for singers are announced as they plan to enlarge the group and seek interested contacts for questions and an accompanist for the next year. Present were Jean, Bair, Thompson, Gloria Jacobson, Ina Walker, and Dorla Heise.

Gloria Jecobeon Ina Walker Dorla Heise

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