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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1954

Page

18

Marilyn Wyatt Weds J M McCorkle at Immanuel Baptist

Marilyn Wyatt and Joseph M. McCorkle wed at Immanuel Baptist Church with a Chantilly lace gown and a lace crown veil. After a Midwest honeymoon they will reside in South Gate. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Wyatt of 2428 Sprulding Street and was given in marriage by her father. Guests included the aunt as matron of honor and multiple bridesmaids, the best man, flower girls, and ushers. The reception followed in the church parlors with several family hosts assisting.

Immanuel Baptist Church Marilyn Wyatt Joseph M. McCorkle Midwest South Gate William Wyatt Sprulding St J. Ww Thompson Orem C. Mayes June Johnson Phyllis Thomas Dina Goff Stephanie Hilligoss Roger Wyatt Robert Goff D. W. Goff Ernest Esbane Poly High LECC

Summer Travel Favorites From Coranche To Hawaii

Vacationers flock to far destinations and nearby Texas from Coranche and Long Beach. Mrs Edwin Weil and relatives plan a month of sightseeing in Texas while J W Alexander and party sail to the Far East via Honolulu and the SS President Wilson. Others tour Jasper Park Lodge in the Canadian Rockies and visit Las Vegas at the Hotel Sahara.

Coranche Phillips Texas Jamaica Island Edwin Weil Long Beach B. F. Lovelace Fanwood Ave R. H. Rowland Patriciasm Carel Lovelace Weil Jasper Park Lodge Canadian Rockies Mrs. Lawson Overman Claiborne Axe

Cox Razer Vows In Double Ring Wedding Ceremony

The ceremony officiated by Rev. Arthur Atkins united Rosemary Bazer of Compton and Bernard W. Cox of Buena Park at the Aloha Wedding Chapel. The bride wore a blush pink net gown with silver lame bodice and carried an orchid on a lace prayer book, with Barbara Joyce Richardson as matron of honor.

Arthur Atkins Rosemary Bazer T. Vaiana Frailey Avenue Compton Bernard W. Cox J. L. Svs Buena Park Aloha Barbara Joyce Richardson Eugene

Mrs Lemmon Named Leader of Los Altos Women's Club

At Los Altos United Church chapel Mrs Russell Lemmon was installed as president of the Los Altos Women's Club with Mrs William Quigley as installing officer. New officers include Mrs George Christensen and others. corsages by Camp Fire Girls troop. retiring officers honored with aprons and a holiday cooler. refreshments featured daisies.

Los Altos United Church Russell Lemmon Los Altos Women’s Club William Quigley Wapokoda Camp Fire Lemmon Mmes George Christensen Lloyd Gilbert Cheries Eskey Carl Johnson Gene Barnes Alvin Madey Gail Beckstrand George Myers Donald Warner David Lewis Jack Freed O. C. Fumphrey

New Woman's City Club President Hosts Luncheon

Drs Lows HH Jarnagin named new president and hosted officers and the board at Pacific Coast Club. Guests included Ruth Rimyan Grace Kinney and Esmond R Gilman among others. A wedding reception followed at 1414 North Aranche Avenue Compton where Norma Sheffer chaired hospitality and decor featured silver epergnes and pink carnations.

Drs. Lows HH Jarnagin Woman’s City Club Pacific Coast Club Mmes Ruth Rimyan Grace Kinney Ill Iva Erquerdt Aelle Haase Esmond R. Gilman C. B. Dodd Mary Ethel Mezger M. 8. Rhodes Clare Lindsay Elsie A. Ries George M. Combs Joseph C. Parker Don U. Billings Tyrone Richardson Richardson North Aranche Avenue Comston Norma Sheffer Cox Fremont Los Angeles Delphinium Compton Juniors Louggeard Korea

Faulkner Honored at Capital Party

Virginia Weldon Kelly reports a lavish Capitol luncheon honoring Nobel laureate William Faulkner at 40-acre Holly Oaks estate hosted by Mr and Mrs A Burks. Guests included Senators Mundt, Hickenlooper, Ferguson, ambassadors, Vice Admiral Gingrich, and notable social figures.

Faulkner Capital Virginia Weldon Kelly Mississippi William L. Faulkner Jil St. Paul Holly Oaks Hiltop Lakewood Jynj Bie Seu High McKinley Washington Long Beach Ona Niga Faulkner Admiral Dewey Kay Jordan Gene Vieve Garcia Thej Claudia Writer Simpson Larry van Osten Katherine Cox Hazel Clark William Feallmer BS Ippi Sen Mundt Sens Cordon Hickenlooper Fer Guson Arthur Summerfield Johny Gingrich Gulize Morris Carritz Air Force Harold Stuart

Dinner for Past Leaders Dinner for Past Leaders

Delta Chi Sigma Alpha Gamma chapter past presidents held their triennial dinner at Lakewood Village Spa with hostesses Mrs. Francis Tomsen Mrs. Allen Lowe Mrs. Richard Soukup and Florence Baker. Mrs. Allen Lowe presided over the business meeting and a Cabinet ladies tea followed at Fort McNair Officers Club honoring Mrs. Nixon and other officials.

Alpha Gamma Chapter Delta Chi Sigma Lakewood Village Mmes Francis Tomsen Allen Lowe Richard Soukup Florence Baker Alien Lowe Vast International Francis Tomson Charles Cahoone

Unit to Meet Long Beach Temperance Union at YWCA

The Long Beach Federation of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold a meeting in the YWCA Auditorium on Tuesday from 10 30 a m to 3 90 p m with president Mrs Edith M Cocks presiding. Seven young people from Franklin and Lakewood junior high schools will read essays, featuring James Poor and John Furman as first and second place. A Wil Rogers Junior High poster contest will also be displayed with Barbara Weldon, Sue Thacker, and Mary Wimberly winning top three. Awards will be presented in the afternoon.

Long Beach Federation of the Woman's Christian Temperance. Union YWCA Edith M. Cocks James Poor John Furman Franklin Junior High Robert Gates Lakewood Wil Rogers Junior High Barbara Weldon Sue Thacker Mary Wimberly

Social event features Congress wives and press club members

Ladies in attendance at a reception sipped sherbet punch while the Air Parcel stringed orchestra played. Guests included wives of Congress, Supreme Court justices, and members of the American Newspaper Women's Club and the Women's National Press Club. Mrs. Joe McCarthy greeted guests as flash bulbs popped. Jean McCarthy wore a hatless summer cotton tweed suit.

Congress Supreme Court Women’s Club Women’s National Press Club Joe McCarthy Jean McCarthy

Hendersons Honeymoon Ends With Yosemite Wedding

Hendersons return from honeymoon as Robert Keith Henderson and Correanne Caye wed at St Matthew's Catholic Church. She wore white organdy with a fingertip veil, carried white orchids, heirloom Irish lace cap. Barbra Henderson was maid of honor, Robert Naugaton best man. Reception at the Victor Hugo. bride from Olivia Minnesota, groom from Fisher Minnesota. The bride is a College of St. Catherine graduate. the groom from the University of North Dakota.

St. Matthew's Catholic Church Ireland Stephanotis Cage Barbara Henderson Robert Naugaton Daniel O'Connell Robert Calhoun Victor Hugo Henderson College of St

Recite Vows in Las Vegas Bride from Lakewood Weds

Miss Betty EF Gourlay daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Gourlay of 3320 Lakewood married Stanley N Kennedy son of Mrs L Kennedy at 5702 Briercrest Ave Lakewood. The ceremony was at 7 pm June 1 in the Little Church of the West Hotel Last Frontier Las Vegas Nevada.

Betty EF. Gourlay Lakewood Stanley N. Kennedy Gerald J. Crowden Long Beach Gerald J. Crawden Pegeypela Jan Gouray Lakewood Blvd Jordan High School Redondo High School North Rp

Betrothal of Norma Petersen to Daniel Springer Jr

Betrothal announced for Norma Petersen daughter of Mr and Mrs Irvin A Petersen of Long Beach to Daniel M Springer Jr son of Mr and Mrs M Springer of Lakewood. The couple met at Long Beach City College where the bride elect now studies electrical engineering and will be speakers at a future event. Petersen is a West Coast Conference graduate and attended Jordan High School. The engagement was announced at the Peterson home.

Carol Burrows Paul Burrows This City Ben F. Doke Jr Ben F. Doke Sr Westwood Jordan High City College Jordan USC Pi Kappa Alpha Norma Petersen Irvin A. Petersen Forhan Miss Peterson American Symphony Orchestra Fof Wilson Santa Barb Linebride-to-be

Pledge Services Held by Gamma Upsilan Chapter

Gamma Upsilan Chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma conducted a pledge service at Mrs. Richard Carlson home for Mrs. Helen Pig and Mrs. Loretta Morris. Chapter president Mrs. Charles Wood led the ceremony with assistance from Mrs. Richard Carleop and Mrs. Kenneth Johns.

Upsilan Sigma Phi Gamma Richard Carlson Helen Pig Loretta Morris Charles Wood Richard Carleop Kenneth Johns

Golden State Auxiliary to Hold Veterans Potluck Night

Golden State Auxiliary 373 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a potluck supper at 8 30 p m Thursday in the Veterans Memorial Budget. A business session will follow with Minnie Norman presiding.

Golden State Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans Memorial Minnie Noreman

From Size 40 To 12 Grace Funder’s Dramatic Makeover

Grace Funder of 1607 La Fayette Road Los Angeles transformed from a size 40 weighing 187 pounds to a trim 12 in months with a non dieting program by Miss Pat Walker Life is wonderful again. A nationwide figure consultant system provided a full analysis and personalized plan focusing on hips waist and shoulders. Results appeared quickly with fat reduction, inch loss, improved posture and renewed confidence.

Grace Funder la Fayette Road Los Angeles Pat Walker Ain Tetley Sunder Shaq ‘E jThe Suion NEW Stauffer System Pro Pesesy Mn Pine

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