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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1951

Page

19

Garden party wraps up Grant PTA year at Mrs La Ponte home

A garden party and covered dish luncheon for 50 Grant PTA members and guests marked the final year meeting at Mrs. Carlo La Ponte's Walnut Avenue home. Mrs. Eastwood passed the presidency to Mrs. Maurice Nickle while chairmen were ratified and hospitality roles assigned. Officers and committee heads for Rogers Junior High were named, with programs and projects outlined.

Carlo la Ponte Walnut Ave Grant Pta Warren Gillette Glenn Fastwood Eastwood Maurice Nickle Borchard George Lamson Vogie Communeau Day Mines Richard Miles Eva Santa Frank Gibson E. 4. Schuler Norman Raw Redford Wetts C. C. Regier David Knapp Owen Grant Pete Riley Parent Education Tom Hall Earl Woodward Glenn Spancer H. A. Robinson BR. L. Dunbar Marvin Holwick Glenn Eastwood H. A. Wildman R. W. Friend Reading and Library Service George Glascock Lucy Armstrong W. W. Frost L. D. Ostrumi Roy Lawson Ray Blakney Joe Cruse R. W. Porter M. C. Master Joyn Petroviteh Lynn Baldwin

Miss Baumgard Weds In Chapel Ceremony

Miss Dorothy Jeanne Baumgard and James W. Peters married at Greenwich Wedding Chapel with Rev J Davis Barnard officiating. The bride, from Canton Ohio, wore white gabardine and gardenias. 60 guests attended a candlelight reception. The couple will reside in Long Beach after a honeymoon.

J. Davis Barnard Arcata Dorothy Jeanne Baumgard C. C. Baumgard E, Seventh St James W. Peters C. M. Peters Canton Ohio Greenwich Charles James Baumgard Mary Lou Baurmgard Charles Runbeck Alex J. White Paul Palsley Thelma Simpson Louise Bertram Len Wermersikirchen Mercy Hospital Long Beach Veterans Administration Hospital Arizona State College Tempe

Mrs. Sandell Chosen President Of Hotel Greeters Chapter

Mrs Yvonne Sandell was elected president of Chapter No 65 Hotel Greeters of America at a Windsor Hotel meeting Also named were Gladys Hines first vice president Eegs Cook second vice president V Crabtree secretary treasurer and Delia Monroe sergeant at arms Alma Libbee reported on the May international convention in Mexico City The Sandell trophy for best publicity book went to the women’s division of the chapter 75 members and guests attended with Roy Bartow and Mr and Mrs Booth as hosts Raymond C Simpson Long Beach attorney to speak tonight at Trinity Baptist Church on Three Communities Music and refreshments to follow

Yvonne Sandell Hotel Greeters of America Windsor Hotel Gladys Hines Eegs Cook V. Crabtree Delia Monroe Alma Libbee Mexico City al Libbee

Honorary degree for Nixon and a PT link to James Hamilton

The piece note s Ens James E. Hamilton Jr a Holy Cross graduate en route to California with classmates. It recalls his stint at the Press Telegram and his praise for editors and staff. It also mentions Senator Nixon receiving an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Bradley University and addresses various public appearances and a Washington baseball moment with the Senators.

James Hamilton Nixon Press-Telegram Gray Ens James E. Hamilton Jr USN James E. Hamilton Holy Cross Worcester Mass California Richard Nixon Bradley University Peoria Minnesota Bar Association Duluth Boston Chicago

Bechtel Shower Honors Mrs Bechtel in Phoenix Visit

Mrs Bechtel of Phoenix visiting her mother Mrs Harpster was honored at a shower by Mrs Shook with a pink and blue theme Attendess included James Harpster Don Robertson Don Waller Wayne Burtt Bill Hobba and Miss Doris Key Bob described as colorful and popular at an East event, while a Nationals game featured Sen Saltonstall. At Christ Church Georgetown Lt Gen Shepherd officiated wedding of Miss Lela Pauline Steele to Lt Wilson Eliot Driver Shepherd with grand reception at Bethesda Naval Medical Center.

Gillette Bechtel Phoenix Aztz Karl Harpster Fred Shook Gaviota Ave James. Harpster Don Robertson Don Waller Wayne Burtt Bill Hobba Doris Key Bob Twan East Leverett Saltonstall Massachusetts Lela Pauline Steele Capana James, Mortimer Steele Wilson Eliot Driver Shepherd Lemuel Cornick Shepherd Honolulu Christ Church Georgetown John Anschutz Bethesda Naval Medical Center Brida Rosalie Barringer George P. Steele I Katherine Lang Diane Dietrich Jane Lewis Frances Martin Edith Brooks Sally Lane Lemuel Shepherd II USMC T. P. Hill Robert Rosecrans

Three Candles On Birthday For Marsha Ogden

Marsha Lyn Ogden celebrated her third birthday with a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Walker Ogden of 3546 Carfax St. Luncheon was served to a long list of little guests including Katherine Archer Karen Brown Kenny Brown Stephen Besbeck Tom Chamberlain Larry Drake Philip D Addario Jack Frye Pamela Howard Digane Hurley Joann Johnson Richard Shultz Robert Shultz Emily Kauppi Jo Lynn Spano Jewell Spano Karen Knutson Oscar Jones Milton Jones Linda Ogden David Resnik Neil Raffeld and many relatives and family friends.

Marsha Lyn Ogden Walker Ogden Carfax St Katherine Archer Karen Kenny Brown Stephen Besbeck Tom Chamberlain Larry Drake Philip Jean D'Addario Jack Frye Pamela Howard Digane Hurley Joann. Johnson Richard Robert Shultz Emily Mark Kauppl Jo Lynn Jewell Spano Karen Stephen Knutson Oscar Milton Jones Linda Tom Ogden David Resnik Neil Raffeld Alexander Shultz Marsha Mmes Elynor Brown Rosemary Besbeck Cecilia Chamberlain Alice D Addario Betty Frye Pat Howard Toby Johnson Evelyn Shulte Jinnie Spano Emily Kauppi Bessie Knutson Annette Resnix Annette Raffela Chicago

Wedding trip undisclosed for Lillian Rietmann and Floyd Ancheta

A mid morning ceremony in Greenwich Wedding Chapel united in marriage former Miss Lillian Rietmann and Floyd A. Ancheta. Dr George W. McDonald officiated. The bride wore white lace with a net cape trimmed in lilies of the valley. Matron of honor H Ancheta wore paleardine with navy accessories and orchid corsage. Best man H Ancheta is the brother. Reception followed at the groom’s parents' home. The couple, Polytechnic High School graduate and Arizona educated, plan to settle in town after a honeymoon to an undisclosed destination.

Greenwich Lillian Rietmann A. Rietmann Floyd A. Ancheta A. Ancheta Loma St George W. McDonald H. Ancheta George Garcia Polytechnic High Arizona

Fete Graduate at Celebration for Frank Woodson

Frank Charles Woodson was honored at an open house by his parents Mr and Mrs W L Woodson of 216 E 68th St after his Jordan High School graduation. A buffet featured dolls in caps and gowns, blue and white school colors. Attending guests included Gail and Peggy Woodson sisters Mrs Frank Woodson Mr and Mrs Charles Cotton grandparents and other relatives and friends.

Jordan High School Frank Charles Woodson W. L. Woodson

Luncheon honors Circle I at Bay Shore Church

The home of Mr and Mrs L N McDowell at 40 River Alta Canal hosted a potluck luncheon yesterday for Circle I members and friends of Bay Shore Community Church. A South Seas motif appeared in decorations with food served in woven baskets. Hostesses were Mrs Harold Turner and Mrs Clint Kolyer.

L. N. McDowell River Alta Canal Circle I Bay Shore

Beach Retailers Association Banquet Honors Five Students

The Beach Retailers Association hosts a banquet with six attendees, including five students who will receive scholarships to Long Beach City College. The event recognizes academic achievement and supports future education at the community college.

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