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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1955
Page
23
A vintage note encourages forming a calorie club with friends to trim weight and reduce accidents at work. It cites employer health programs, weigh-ins, and setting a goal like losing two pounds per week, while urging readers to consult a doctor before starting any dieting plan.
Long Beach Garden Club held an officer installation on June 34 with flowers as the theme. Mrs. Emil Pettit received the gavel from outgoing president Mrs. E. Libgotson. installing officer was Mrs. B. Boyman. New officers include Mrs. Hess as vice president and R. J. Keating as treasurer. Lea Pennington presented a film, plans announced for July and August garden parties at Anaheim Park and Mrs. Groive Barth’s Santa Ana home. contact Mrs. Lloyd Richards for attendance.
A Beta Sigma Phi Nu My Chanter chapter dinner was held at the home of Mrs. Fred L Wadleod with guests and members seated at quarter tables overlooking the pan a buffet service accompanied the evening. Mrs. Hal Winore, chapter advisor, presented a brief history and meaning of Beta Sigma Phi, and planned entertainment followed. Attendees included Mrs. Bernhard Iarrington, Mrs. Jack Ferris, Mrs. Nadeyne Spencer, and Mrs. Robert Wignore.
Miss Pat Sloan daughter of Mr and Mrs H Lloyd Sloan 6116 Falcon Ave announced engagement to Harley M Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Rancour of Dominguez. No ceremony date set. Miss Sloan attended Jordan High School. Johnson attended St. Anthony s and Banning High Schools served in Navy and is a National Guard Reservist.
Summer weddings spark party planning with a mate theme. The article suggests decorations in matching colors, double wedding ring centerpieces, and gifts such as bride slippers or matched miniatures. It lists invitations featuring famous pairs and a menu including Mates Luncheon dishes and a mushroom tomato soup recipe.
Sharon Lee Cox hosted an open house honoring her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ted Cox on their twelfth wedding anniversary. About 130 guests attended at 120 Osgead Street, sharing cocktails, music, and dancing. Logan Cox, the honorees' son, was among the guests. The Coxes, formerly of Toledo, were residents of Gong Beach.
Carole Ann Winter and James Len were united in a double ring ceremony at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church. The bride wore a nylon net gown with lace veil and carried a white orchid Bible. Attendants included Ann Holtzelaw and Darlene Rig gins. Reception followed at the CPG Clubhouse Terminal Island. newlyweds at home on 350 FE 6th St Apt. The bride is a graduate of Wilson High. groom from Polytechnic High.
A wife writes of her Navy husband away for long stretches who is suspected of unfaithfulness after a China letter surfaced. The reader counselor advises that the husband does not love her, urges the wife to end a half marriage, and to seek self-respect, with guidance on coping and possible separation.
Newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Madson were honored at a Sunday evening party hosted by Jane Mes and Roy Sutherland at their Paris Estates home, 5150 El Cedral Ave. A wall decorates the table of gifts with a shower of sunlight. A large floral arrangement and bridal motifs decorated the living room while Evelyn Burdick provided organ music and guests viewed wedding films from Christ Episcopal Church in Las Vegas.
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