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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1953

Page

17

Ruth Vittal Recent Bride

Miss Ruth Ann Vittal daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Vittal of 3906 E Sixth St and Johannes Van Roon whose parents live in Holland were united in marriage at the Salvation Army citadel with Maj BE Kk Tobin officiating. The bride wore a white lace and nylon gown with fingertip veil and carried a white carnation bouquet with a white orchid corsage. Maid of honor Edith Vittal bridesmaid EBrity Vittal. Best man Chester Danielson usher John Nardi Genest Whitmond. Candle lighters Gwen Shinn Winifred Rogers. Reception followed at the church and the couple will reside in Long Beach.

Ruth Ann Vittal Joseph Vittal Sixth St Johannes van Roon Holland Salvation Army Maj Tobin Edith Vittal Ebrity Vittal Chester Danielson John Nardi Genest Whitmond Gwen Shinn Winifred Rogers Long Beach

Candlelight Vows Told for Miss Jerrilyn Sargent

Miss Jerrilyn E Sargent daughter of Mr and Mrs W K Sargent and Airman First Class Houston Arank son of Mr and Mrs Frank Sutton Torrance exchanged vows at Lakewood Nazarene Church A candlelight service followed by a reception at the bride's home Attending the bride were matron of honor Richard Bradley bridesmaids Betty Gardenhire and Mrs James Stinson best man James E Stinson and flower girl Vicky Lee Bradley The bride is a graduate of Wilson High School.

Lakewood Nazarene Chureiy Jerrilyn E. Sargent W. HK. Sargent Charlemagne Ave Houston Arankson Frank Sutton Torrance Richard Bradley Betty Gardenhire James Stinson James E. Stinson William Sargent Jr Darry Stinson Vicky Lee Bradley Wilson High School

Glover-Plant Recite Vows In Garden Wedding Chapel

Miss Marian Addie Plant, daughter of Mrs. Alberta Plant of Wilmington, became the bride of Kenneth Eugene Glover, son of Mrs. Timothy Glover. The ceremony Sunday afternoon June 14 featured a double ring rite officiated by Rev. John Swit. The bride wore Chantilly lace and carried carnations, orchids, and stephanotis. Attendants included Jean Nine Heaton and Marene Schaefer, with Rosalie Chiwell as bridesmaid. Candlelighters and a flower girl joined the bridal party. Best man was Vern Glover with ushers Frank Glover and John Chigwell. The couple plan to reside in Tong Geach after a Yosemite honeymoon. The bridegroom attended Polytechnic High School and City College.

Marian Addie Plant Alberta Plant Wilmington Kenneth Eugene Glover Timothy Glover Garden John Swit Ralph Kelly Chantilly Jeannine Heaton Marene Schaefer Rosalie Chiwell Mmes Shirley DeWitt Mary Bryant Barbara Jean Cheek Vern Glover Frank Glover John Chigwell Betty Kelly Yosemite Tong Geach Polytechnic High School City College

Shower for Sandra Shaw at Anna Skves home

A miscellaneous shower honored Sandra Shaw on a evening at 8763 Lime Ave. The event celebrated her upcoming marriage to Clarence Kniesht of Bakersfield, with a miniature bridal bouquet given and a large white wedding bell as a gift. A pastel porcelain figurine centerpiece decorated the refreshment table.

Anna Skves Lime, Ave Jim Sandra Shaw Clarence Kniesht Bakersfield

Patio Club Greets Staff at Lakewood Juncture

Lakewood Country Club hosted the Patio Club meeting with new officers presiding for the first time. Mrs. A W Singles became president, receiving the gavel from outgoing president Mrs. Herald Jones. New officers include treasurer Mrs. I P Starkey and membership chair Mrs. Arden Garten, with hostesses Mmes. Wright and Hill.

Lakewood Country Club Lakewood Patio Club A. W. Singles Herald Jones A. A. Schlaegetary I. P. Starkey Arden Garten H. H. Walker W. T. Moberly I. R. Robertson Publicil Mmes W. W. Wright Fred Hill Jane

Soroptimists Hear History of Long Beach Chamber

Howard Jones spoke at a Wilton Hotel luncheon about the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce. He traced the group from its founding 64 years ago through its evolving role in city development, harbor extension, transportation and business advocacy, noting 90 million in armed services income.

Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Howard Jones Soroptimist Club Wilton Hotel Sally Phelan Bradford Cook Jones Long Beach Armed Services Chamber of Commerce Marietta Rastelle Phoenix Ariz Ann Rastelle

Navy Civil Service Picnic At Naval Station Los Angeles

The fifth annual picnic for Navy Civil Service personnel at the Naval Station was held last week at Recreation Park with about 800 attendees. Activities included a softball game, a catered picnic, games and contests for all ages, and an awards ceremony for ticket sales, largest family, best outfit, and best shirt. The crowning of the Naval Station King and Queen occurred at the end, with Capt. W B Goullet presiding and Mrs M C Heine assisting. Phil L Brady and Joan Fredell were selected as King and Queen. Joanne Affronte chaired the event with a large committee and many volunteers helping throughout the day.

Bellan K. E. Correll Joe Hudson S. Naval Station Marty Haltes LaVey Louis George Zagala Amd Helen Halbritter W. B. Goullet Naval Station M. C. Heine U. S. Naval Base, Los Angeles Phil L. Brady Joan Fredell Joanne Affronte Virginia Rogers

Varied Events on Calendar for Church and Club Meetings

Multiple calendar items note gatherings this week. Chi Omega Alumnae meet Saturday at Moreno's Cafe for a business lunch and social hour with reservations via Mrs Bernard Knowles. First Congregational Church ladies host a book review Thursday at Pilgrim Hall featuring Mary Lincoln. First United Presbyterian Women host a luncheon Thursday in the church with Dr Fred Hudson speaking. St Lucy’s Altar Society hosts a cart party Thursday at 8 pm in Parish Hall. Eastern Star Avenue Circle cancels its monthly business meeting. Fleet Reserve Ladies Auxiliary Units 43 plan a Thursday 10:30 am picnic at Mrs Florence Ross home with Alpha Delta Chi as guests.

Chi Omega Alumnae Moreno Bernard Knowles Bridge Women's Society Book Review First Congregational Church Pilgrim Hall Edna Anderson Mary Lincoln Ruth Painter Randall Pearl Anderson Robert Magin Women's Society of First United Presbyterian Church Fred Hudson First Baptist Church of Santa Monica Fleet Reserve Association Florence Ross Golden Ave Alpha Delta Chi

Service Chapter leaders to preside at 7:30 meeting

Worthy Matron Mildred P. Bancroft and Worthy Patron Everett L. Bancroft of Service Chapter No. 414, Order of the Eastern Star, will preside at a meeting held at 7 30 p m at Town.

Mildred P. Bancroft Everett L. Bancroft Order of the Eastern Star

Sweet Holton and John Sweet Wedding Details

Miss Georgia Holton of 4828 Coke Ave. wed John E. Sweet aboard the USS Menefee. Ceremony at First Brethren Church with Dr C W Mayes officiating. Bridal party included Janet Davidson and Jack Eugene Rollins. Reception at the bride’s home followed by an undisclosed honeymoon. Mrs Sweet's schooling and his Mollola Oregon connections noted.

Georgia Holton Hanley M. Holton Coke Ave John E. Sweet USS Menefee C. W. Mayes First Brethren Church Janet Davidson Jack Eugene Rollins Lyn Arline Dunnuck Dug Westfall Dick Tencate Dick Pond Harlan Ladd Mrs. Sweet South Gate Mollola Ore

Supper Party Gala Affair at John Home Patio

Margaret Ives B and P W Club hosted a potluck supper in the John home patio at 265 Claiborne. Husbands and many guests attended as Hazel Hamilton led the recreation committee in planning the first summer series event. Laura Jane Waller directed indoor games following supper with Monica Ryan Zazell Becker and Mariel Baker among the committee.

Margaret Ives B&pw Club Bert John Claiborne P Hazel Hamilton Laura Jane Waller Monica Ryan Mmes. Zazell Becker Mariel Baker

Harry Owens Orchestra Aquacade at GOP Dance

A Huntington Hotel Pasadena event aims to fund a 2954 Congressional campaign with a big Young Republicans rally. Henry J. Tenaglia of the 48-club group reports advance sales near 1500 as performers include Harry Owens Orchestra, Del Sharhutt, Bill Thompson, Phyllis Lynn, and Johnny Kirby.

Huntington Hotel Pasadena Harry Owens Hollywood Richard D. Kerth Ormond Walder Schaaf Long Leach Young Republicans Jeri Miller Slaff Prato Henry J. Tenaglia Long Beach Club Jarrison Scihe'd Jord Miller Ityy Ormond Vander Scheal Hawai Ratisocran Airlines Harry Owens Sarekertie del Sharhutt TV Stay Bill Thompson Phyllis Lynn Johnny Kirby

Narcotics Federation and WCTU Meet at YWCA Auditorium

This morning in the YWCA Auditorium a session of the Narcotics Federation and Women’s Christian Temperance Union discussed legislation and current events. George Doyle, narcotics inspector for the Long Beach Police Department, spoke, and Mrs. Geneva Heralz announced junior high school essay contest winners in varoetics education.

Elks Ladies Luncheon and Card Party Named

The Ladies of the Elks announce a luncheon and card party on Wednesday at noon. Mrs. Amelia Bulme and her committee will staff the event.

Ladies of the Elks Amelia Bulme

Bride-Elect Honored at Multiple 268 St Joseph Ave Showers

Bride electro Marilyn Monk receives kitchen and miscellaneous showers before wedding to Kenneth Miller. Guests include Mrs K Edwards Vernon Monk G Parke Sandra Scoggins Ann Mazelhurst Fione Herbert Teddy Warlford Hele Wren Charleen Boetjer Gevery Brown Suzanne Robine Judy Mong Lindsay Campbell and others at 268 St Joseph Ave. Hostesses Barbara Graves Joan Wright Mandsey Campbell Bev erly Bown Shirley Long.

Marilyn Monk Kenneth Miller Nancy Turney St. Joseph Ave 268 St,Joseph Ave K. Edwards Miss Monk Harold Hessenius Drawney Don Hessenius Culver City Ent Jvere Mines Monk Doe Miller Andersen Nu Cathe Thisse Roti P. Beadles Chuck Chandler Sov PB. Greenberg J. Webb G. Bradshaw the Crowe Johnson Miler C. Special Graves Barbara Wessenius Joan Wright Mandsey Campbell Beverly Bown Shirley Long S Monk Mines Joseph Miller Wlinn Edwayris Rny Fowler Wiliam Jensen Misses Joan Sherman Jagel Daniels Melon Wren

Somerset Franks and Lunch Box Paste Spread

A vintage ad describes using Jell-well Pudding style flavor ideas and Lunch Box Sandwich Spread for sandwiches soups and sauces. It touts versatility and low cost with mentions of Safeway and multiple serving ideas for quick meals.

Jellywell Pester Jess

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Ruth Vittal Houston A. Stinson Kenneth E. Glover Glover-Plant Honolulu Phyllis Horowitz Argonne Ave Pane University of Hawaii Islands Rogers Junior Hi Patio Club Pte Stauffer System Stauffer Systim Witshire Sted Meme Vedran C. of Veterans Hospital Ladies Auxiliary Ebell Club Fred E. King Jesus House Ebel Ways and Means Committee King R. J. Keating Woman's City Club Canasta and Keating Susanna Mill Vier Boyle W Bader Beulal Nelson Lillie Crosby Charles B. Daggett Cecile Zo Gillis Ella C.coleman Sunshine Bullock's Huntington Library Grace Johnson Marge Graham Kaip Gordon Dorothy Ellis Eva Strahl Mabel Johnson Clara Williamson Cele Driscoll Navy St. Lucy's Altar Society Avenue Circle Order of Eastern Star Service Chapter Sweet-Holton Ladies of Elks Perires Joop News Janer Bill Bil Canterbury Janet Wallace Bros
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