Double Feature Planned at Harbor Community Sing
A Harbor Community Sing program set for Monday night at 7:30 in the Gulf Ave School auditorium will feature a Betty Vee Dance Studio revue from San Pedro and a vocal duet by Mrs. Hope Olson and Mrs. Sylvia Shideler. Mrs. Olson directs Harbor Area Mothersingers and the Lomita Men’s Chorus. Mrs. Shideler sings at First Christian Church.
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Mington
Gulf Ave
Irs
Marian Wahl
Iyman
Betty Vee
San Pedro
Hope Olson
Sylvia Shideler
Olso
Harbor Area
Mothersingers
Lomita
Shidelor
Jocal First Christian Church
Bellflower Pair on Honeymoon
Bellflower, June 2. Miss Betty Christiansen and Jack Wierner wed at St. Thomas of Canterbury in Lakewood. Rev. H. B. Crosby officiated. Brides father gave away, Mrs. Edna Brown served as attendant. Best man Chad Hawkins. ushers Mike Brown Bill Beckman John Six. Organist Mrs. Charles Spies and soloist Mrs. Marie Moody. Reception at the bride's home. Honeymooned at Catalina Stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellflower
Los Angeles
Betty Christiansen
Jack Wierner
St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church
Lakewood
H. B. Crosby
Brittle
Elrev Christiansen
Premier Ave
Edna Brown
W. S. Beckman
Dunrobin Ave
Chad Hawkins
Mike Brown
Bill Beckman
John Six
Charles Spies
Marie Moody
Jessa Surra
Excelsior Union High School
Catalina Stand
Get-together Ends PTA Year at Longfellow Breakfast
COMPTON June 2 final PTA event of the year held at Mrs Roy L Gillilan home with Mrs Gordon Farrell hostess and Mrs Robert Finley cohostess. Eighty guests attended as PTA president Mrs Alfred Nelson praised room mothers and their critical role in meetings fundraising and carnival and paper drive activities. A transportation committee organized guest travel. STANTON May 26 Carol Domries feted at bridal shower hosted by Miss Marlene Fox at 316 N Olive St Anaheim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry K. Johnson
Frank Appleby
Bill Cooper
Kenneth Curtis
St Frances Hospital Guild Dinner Dance Planned
Lynwood and surrounding communities join the St Francis Hospital Guild to raise funds for a 21.3 million addition. A benefit installation dinner dance June 9 at Pacific Coast Club Long Beach runs from 7 PM to midnight with the Compston College Orchestra and chorus. Guild members from Comp ton Lynwood Downey Belt Long Beach Los Angeles Paramount Bellflower Huntington Park and South Gate support furnishings for the six story hospital addition. Installation officers to be installed include Mrs. Ben Little president and Mrs Morris Burke first vice president among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ynwood
St. Francis Hospital
St. Francis Hospital Guild
Pacific Coast Club
Long Beach
Scompston College
William Holland
Guild
Compton
Lynwood
Downey
Belt
Los Angeles
Paramount
Bellflower
Huntington Park
South Gate
Ben Little
Morris Burke
Hough McMeekin
Harry Evans
Walter Wiliams
Lawrence Hawkins
Hollis Sides
Downey Service Unites Couple In Two Weddings
In Downey two weddings bridged families from Bellflower and nearby areas. Geraldine Falkowski wed Walter Swiecki in St. Bernard Cathalic Church with 250 guests and a reception in Los Angeles Polish Auditorium. Dorothy Ruth Balfour and Lloyd Van Horsen tied vows at Downey Methodist Church before relatives and friends, also for 250 attendees, followed by a wedding trip to San Francisco and Lake Tahoe.
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Downey
Dorothy
Ruth Balfour
Lloyd H. Balfour
Fourth St
Lloyd E.van Horsen
P. H. van Horsen
Maples Ave
Bellflower
Downey Methodist Church
LeRoy Nattress
Betty Shride
Elizabeth Cox
Melba Cain
Joyce Wilson
Jeanette Kemp
Angelo S. Horsen
Ronald E. Balfour
Sheldon Cox
Ruth Wilson
Signe van Hoeven
Ruth Taylor
Jeannette Ermigarat
Edith McCurdy
Downey Union High School
Fullerton College
San Francisco
Lake Tahoe
Buena Park Bride Weds In Formal Lutheran Ceremony
Mrs. Frederick E. Miller and Miss Carol May Rogers exchanged vows at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah in a double ring ceremony with Rev. John J. Schumacher officiating. The couple plans a Wenatchee honeymoon and later Detroit for Miller’s internship. Miller is a Wenatchee native and Os teopathic students in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bese Park
Frederick E. Miller
John J. Schumacher
Carol May Rogers
Ralph Rogers
S. Western Ave
Eugene Miller
Feenan Jennings
Glenn Tressler
P. Finley
Thomas Miller
Francis van Ison
Ralph Rogers Sr
Bruce Keesling
iMr Bruce Keesling
A. F. Hund
Harry Johnson
Co. & Max
Miller
Wenatchee High School
Des Moines
Towa
Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons College
Los Angeles
Bellflower Folk Change Residence in Buena Park
Bellflower family notes a birth and a move as Mrs. Henry G. Knudson has a daughter and moves to her mother's home in South Gate while Sgt. Knudson serves in Korea with the 452nd Bomb Wing. In Buena Park, Mrs. Bert M. Wella returns from Tacoma with daughter and two sons to establish a new home, husband Staff Sgt. Thomas Watts stationed near Tacoma.
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Bellflower
Henry G. Knudson
Premier St
Sgt. Knudson
Korea
452Nd
Air Nolice
Japan
Knudson
William Reiter
San Luis St. South Gate
Buena Park
Bert M. Wella
Tacoma
Wash
Thomas Watts
Brownie Troop 24 Holds Fly-Up Ceremony in Newport Harbor
Newport Beach June 2 Brownie Troop 24 celebrated a fly-up ceremony with 11 girls earning pins. Honorees include Helen Mahlen Barbara Peck Judy Baker Nancy Prior Pam Hunt Steffy Daly Linda Bowen Wendy Desenberg JJ Young Toni Benedict and Susan Huffmann, all from Corona del Mar.
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Newport Beach
Newport Harbor
Helen Mahlen
Barbara Peck
Judy Baker
Nancy Prior
Pam Hunt
Steffy Daly
Linda Bowen
Wendy Desenberg
JJ Young
Toni Benedict
Susan Huffmann
Corona del Mar
Couple Accepted into Mesa VFW Auxiliary Delegates Pick State Convention
OSTA MESA June 2 Mrs Harold Hoh was admitted to VFW Auxiliary 3536 and her husband joined Post. A plea for baby clothing for a veteran family. A sleeping bag donated for a sick boy. Delegates elected for the State Department convention in Santa Cruz on June 26: Pearl Brown Mabel Gingras. Aftermates Irene Trimmings reelected junior vice president. Second District meeting in Orange delegates Alice Daggett Dorothy Gillespie Pearl Brown May Buckland. Refreshments served by Louise Deschenes and Yvonne Scott.
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Osta Mesa
Harold Hoh
VFW
John ‘Gill
State Department
Santa Cruz
Pearl Brown
Mabel Gingras
Dorothy Gillespie
Louise McCracken
Irene Trmmings
Orange
Alice Daggett
Pearl, Brown
May Buckland
Louise Deschenes
Yvonne Scott
Planting Rite Staged at Port
Wilmington junior high PTA meeting featured a tree planting rite led by Mrs. Walter Luck with Gateway PTA Council president Mrs. Ho W. Savage and PTA president-elect Mrs. Lawrence Tannas. Albert Cartwright received a life membership. reports covered the San Diego state confab and budget, publicity book, audits, and historian notes.
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Wilmington
Wilmington Junior High School
PTA
Walter Luck
Luck
Ho W.” Savage
Gateway Pta Council
Lawrence Tannas
a_life
Albert Cartwright
Tannas
San Diego
Jack Munson
C. L. Conner
Terry Seaver
J. W. van Deventer
Max Orsburn
Gardena-Wilmington Pta Council
Merle Browne
Hollywood
James Gauley
Gardena
Center
Lawrence Lobach
Wilmington Park
Minas
Samuel Dow
Edwin Kirkpatrick
Albert Co, Wilson
John DeBoer
Robert Elliott
William Doyle
Labach
Press-Telegram
Bride Elect at Mesa Showered in Costa Mesa
Thora Jo Thompson, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Joseph H. Thompson, was showered in the Costa Mesa Community Church chapel. Guests included Ruth Barnett Velma Campton and Altene Christenson. Prizes went to Louise Lars Meek Jean Inman Helen Brown and Regna Rea. Mrs Thompson presided at the punch and Mrs Barnett poured.
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Costa Mesa
Thora Jo Thompson
Joseph H. Thompson
Mmes
Ruth Barnett
Velma Campton
Altene Christenson
Costa Mesa Community Church
Lauis Lars Meek
Jean Inman
Helen Brown
Regna Rea
Ompton
Davis sails on Lurline for 12 day Hawaii cruise
Hugh B. Davis of the Davis Brown Co. plans a 12 day Hawaii cruise aboard the Lurline from Costa Mesa. He travels with a large party of Southern Californians as guests of the Gough Industries Tac.
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Costa Mesa
Hugh B. Davis
Davis-Brown Co
Harbor Blvd
Lurline
Hawaii
Artesia Couple Exchange Vows in Community Presbyterian Church
Miss Marcia Katherine Polhemus daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest M Polhemus and Hugh William Graham son of Mr and Mrs M K Graham were married in a Community Presbyterian Church ceremony in Artesia with Rev Robert A Burns officiating. The couple planned to reside in Santa Barbara after a honeymoon.
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Robert Firth
James Polhemus
Goodwin's
Bellflower
Graham
Excelsior Union High School
Fullerton Junior College
Redlands University
Whitter
University of Southern California
Santa Barbara
Harbor Shower Fetes Bride-to-be
Miss Marianne Carey, bride-to-be, was feted at a prenuptial shower at the Wilmington home of Mrs. Paul Campbell. Guests included Mrs. Don Melsaac, Mrs. J. A. Reilly, Mrs. Don Hawkins, Cassie MacDonald, Katie Melsaac, J. F. Melsaac, Tom Wall, Paul Campbell, John MeIsaac, Misses Barbara McIsaac, Florence MeIsaac, Carol Reilly, and Lucille Cole. Prizes were won by Mrs. Don MeIsaac, Katie McIsaac, Florence McIsaac, and Lucille Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Marianne Carey
Paul Campbell
Mmes
Don Melsaac
J. A. Reilly
Don Hawkins
Cassie MacDonald
Katie Melsaac
J. F. Melsaac
Tom Wall
John MeIsaac
Barbara McIsaac
Florence MeIsaac
Carol Reilly
Lucille Cole
Don MeIsaac
Katie McIsaac
Florence McIsaac
Couple at Home in Wilmington Following Long Beach Wedding
Mr and Mrs Leonard Francis Mandig reside at 1723 N Avalon Blvd after a June 2 ceremony at Greenwich Wedding Chapel Long Beach. Bride Sarah Duane Holstein daughter of Mr and Mrs W Potestein of 1657 N Marine Ave. Attendants Miss Patricia Newcomb maid of honor. Groom, born in Australia, serves in US Army at Camp Roberts. More than 60 guests attended.
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Ilmington
N. Avalon Blvd
Leonard Francis Mandig
Greenwich
Ldng Beach
Rueben L. Anderson
Sarah Duane Holstein
W. Potestein
N. Marine
Ave
Meer Re
Jace
Patricia W Newcomb
Ed King
Earl Moore
Marie Whitacre
Jeannine Jarratt
Baisevere Oneven
Narbonne
Lomsita
Australia
New York
U. S. Army
Camp Roberts
Leonard Mandig
Woodward Ave
Lomita
Bellflower Girl and Downey Man Wed in Downey Chapel
Miss Barbara Jane Lintz and Richard L. Thompson married in the Chapel of Roses in Pasadena with Rev. William Davenport officiating. The bride, Excelsior Union High School graduate and USC student, will teach school in the fall. the groom, a Downey High School and USC graduate, enters naval officers training in Newport, Rhode Island. 250 guests attended the reception at the chapel. bridesmaids, ushers, and a host of family were listed among attendees.
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Pasadena
William Davenport
Robert Lintz
Marilyn Martin
Denice Whitney
Gene McClung
David Whitney
Richard Brombeck
Shelton Dickerson
Russell Gould
Robert Whitney
Schapel
Lorene Oren
Patricia Smith
Excelsior Union High School
USC
Alpha Delta Pi
Downey High School
Lomita PTA Year Ends With Potluck Luncheon
Lomita June 2 Narbonne High School PTA closes its 1951 year with a noon potluck luncheon in the home economics department. President Mrs. Minot Rugg announced the gathering, inviting all general members to attend the potluck and meeting.
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Lomita
Narbonne High School Pta
Minot Rugg
Norwalk Group to Hold Rag Drive
Norwalk group sponsors a rag and clothing drive on June 7 at Grayland Avenue by the Parent Teacher Association. Wearable items go to the school emergency stock and the Thrift Shop with proceeds aiding community welfare. Mrs Davis and Mrs Filphum lead the event. a prior doughnut sale netted $42.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Grayland Avenue
Parent-Teacher Association
William Davis
Earl Filphum
Ways and Means
Davis
Special Meeting Urged By Garden Grove PTA Leaders
Garden Grove California June 2 President Claude Crosby urges Ail of s and chairmen of Fourth California Congress of Parents and Teachers to attend a special meeting Monday at 11 a m in Garden Grove Park. A potluck lunch will follow.
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Garden Grove
Fourth
California
Congress of Parents and Teachers
Claude Crosby
Garden Grove Park
Bellflower Women to Fete Bosses Night at Local Restaurant
Bellflower Business and Professional Women's Club to hold annual Bosses Night Monday at 7 pm at a local restaurant. Speakers include Mitzie Palmer director at large for BPW clubs and Jean Witcher Toastmistress contest winner. A musical program will be provided.
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Bellflower
Business
Mitzie Palmer
Jean Witcher
Bible Class Will Decorate Church for Weddings
The Welcome Bible Class of the Congregational Church in Buena Park announces that members will decorate the church for weddings and manage all reception details after the services.
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Buena Park
Welcome Bible Class
The
Congregational Church
Cypress Women Honored With State District Certificates
Several certificates of achievement were awarded to the Cypress VFW Auxiliary for its work during the past year. State department honors covered membership gain national home fund and cancer relief with chairmen named for each committee. The district added national home fund and savings bonds with Mrs. Dorothy Smith in charge. accepted by Mrs. H. J. G. Kreissier at the district meeting.
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Ypress
Cypress Vfw
State Department
National Home Fund
Cancer Relief
K. A. Johnson
Ben Hahn
Home Fund
Thomas Demiris
Savings
Dorothy Smith
H. J. G. Kreissier
Shower Honors Wilmington Girl
Wilmington June 2 Miss Phyllis Ferguson daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Ferguson was honored at a bridal shower at the home of Miss Shirley Newman hostess for the event with numerous friends and relatives in attendance Miss Ferguson will wed Rene Faraco son of Mrs Hildegard Faraco of Oakland today at the Wayfarers Memory Chapel at Portuguese nd.
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Wilmington
Phyllis Ferguson
Max Ferguson
Island Ave
Shirley Newman
McDonald Ave
Miss Newman
Elizabeth Peterson
Maribeth Hilden
Jean Smith
Theodore Karlsen
Betty Seaton
Mary Lou Hillenbrand
Georgia Hobson
Dorothy Higdon
Suzanne Irwin
Phyllis Greehalgh
Twila Short
Mines
Betty Tuttle
Irene Smith
Goldie Liggett
Ruth Hilden
Oris Looysen
Mabel Newman
Mary Ferguson
Miss Ferguson
Rene Faraco
Hildegard Faraco
Oakland
Wayfarers
Portuguese Nd
Beach Girl Scout Troop Camps Out at Newport Beach
Newport Beach June 2 Troop 11 of the Newport Harbor Girl Scouts held an overnight camp at Rankin's Ranch. Activities included chopping, sawing, lashing and swimming with five outdoor cooking methods. Scouts Rozanne Cunningham Pat Robinson Sharon Carter Sharon Crow Gloria Chapman Jean Boosey Virginia Chase participated. Mrs C Wayne Crowl led the troop.
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Newport Beach
Rankin
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Guild Women Aid Hospital
Noella
Dorothy Stoehr
Ursal Holland
Marguerite Lawson
Lynwood St. Frances Hospital
Walter Swiecki
St. Bernard Cathalic Church
Geralding Falkowski
Michael C. Healy
Julian Falkowski
Beach Ave
Gretchen Dorabek
Norma Phillips
Kay Vronkovich
Frances Pursley
Amelia Miller
Frederick Miler
Bellflower Folk
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Hugh Graham
Mesa
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Mis
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Iowa
Mrs. Leonard F, Mendig
Downey Chapel
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Norwalk Group
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Nabel Lar Kalfawreshiya
Randolph Scott
Josie Carter
Santa FE
Asbert Young
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Angel and the Badman
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Topar
Robert Stack
Jey Pare
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Hemmer Parker
Valentino
Norwalk Firenteme Blue
Tormey
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Tew Ewell
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Cabrillo
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Ann Blyth
the Great Caruso
Geiser
Techuiester
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Joatyn Keyes
Torrance
Harbor Drive
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Jefcort
Tdw
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Feegy Cummins
Daney Raye
Riviera
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Haste Hall
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Lassie
Painted Hills
Bob Hope
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Lemon Drop Kid
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San Pedro Drivein Theatre
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Samson
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