Chennault Urges Play Russ Game At Hollywood Convention
General Claire Lee Chennault urged the United States to "play the Russian game" at a press conference in Los Angeles. He blamed the State Department for China policy shifts since 1945, saying the United States has lost influence while Russia gains. He arrived with his Chinese wife Ana and led a reunion of former Flying Tigers, celebrating 10 years since disbandment with a gala banquet at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
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Los Angeles
Claire Lee Chennault
Fising Tigers
United States
Chennault
State Department
China
Nno
Ana
Tigers
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Ev-L.B. Man Celebrates 98th Birthday at Home
Clark S. Perry, who moved to the Long Beach area 27 years ago, marked his 98th birthday at his Seal Beach home at 860 Twelfth St. Surrounded by daughter Velma Perry and Abby M. Perry plus about 30 guests, he enjoys daily newspaper reading and Bible and encyclopedias. Neighbors and relatives from Whittier and Long Beach attended, with Perry known for good health and a long life.
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Clark S. Perry
Long Beach
Twelfth St. Seal Beach
Clack
Velma
Employe O Walkers
Abby M. Perry
Lowell
Whittier
Press-Telegram
Perry
Bible
Encyclopedia
National Geographic Magazine
Navajo customs and humor from a desert tribe
A Denver piece outlines Navajo life with jokes about mother in law superstitions and clever social norms. It notes a large arid-reservation people weaving silver, mining uranium, and adapting to modern income while preserving traditions and health quirks. It highlights self-reliance, care for children, and pragmatic discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Joe
America
Park Ave
New York
Escaped Death Blast Kills Woman and Call Saves Another
In Beltsville Maryland on June 28 a telephone call saved Mrs Nan Gingell just moments before tragedy struck. She stepped inside to answer a call at her gasoline station on the Baltimore Washington Boulevard while Miss Catherine Beall, 56, stood nearby. A truck tire burst struck Miss Beall fatally after Mrs Gingell answered a wrong number.
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Beltsville
Nan Gingell
Miss Catherine Beall
Navajos and Divorce Traditions in the Hogans
The text describes Navajo customs where marriage and divorce are simple without lawyers. A wife may take her husband's saddle and belongings and place them outside the hogan, while a husband can ride away to end the union. It notes marriages often endure happily despite no formal legal framework.
Marine Captain Weitzel Receives Commendation Medal in Korea
Captain Charles W. Weitzel Jr of the First Marine Air Wing in Korea is awarded the Commendation Medal for his service as Wing special services officer. He flew 44 combat missions, later served as a forward air controller, and has decorations from World War II. He and his wife Marie and daughters Cheryl and Diana will join Adm. Weitzel before heading to Maxwell Field to attend staff and command school for six months.
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Marine Aircraft Wing
Korea
Marine
Charles W. Weitzel Jr
Adm
C. W. Weitzel
E. Second St
Weitzel
Marie
Cheryl
Diana
Maxwell Field
Ala
Frank H. Lamson-Scribner
Marine Division
Wilson High School
University of Oregon
Marine Corps
Arthur B. A Middlemas
Golden Ave
March Air Force Base
Riverside
Middlemas
Eighth Air Force
March Field
Miss Mary Kerr to Wed Bud Zink in July at 6030 Lemon Ave
Miss Mary Alice Kerr will wed Bud Zink on July 13. The event featured a pink and white theme with umbrellas and flowers, while guests included Mrs. Ronald Rossetter and others. Rossetter’s Air Force link noted with several attendees and a 36 month service in the Pacific in 1943. Gilman Hot Springs visitors list and Offutt AFB assignments mentioned for family and friends.
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Margie Cannon
Lemon Ave
Mary Alice Kerr
Bud Zink
Duncen E. Rossetter
Long Beach
Orlando
Fla
Mmes
Ronald Capt. Rossetter
Salter
Gilbert Range
Irvings
Williams Air Cooper
Nick Ratelle
Rusty Uhis
Force
Aris
Shirley _ Catterill
Rossetter
Air Force
Joan Baxter
Sheila Brisk
Sharon
Frazee
Danna Robinson
Naomi
Pacific Theater
Nelson
Joan Berthiume
Bindy Ott
Pat Playhart
Mary Zah
Otters Return to Long Beach After Big Bear Stay
Mr and Mrs James O Otter and daughter Virginia have returned home to Long Beach after spending three weeks at the Ambassador Lodge in Big Bear.
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Long Beach
Ambassador Lodge
Big Bear
James O. Otter
Virginia
Brilliant Embassy Reception Honors Jose Rizal Birth Anniversary
Philippine Ambassador and Mrs. Romulo hosted a 500 guest reception at the embassy marking the 91st anniversary of Jose Rizal. Attendees included Philippine officials, ambassadors from Panama to Spain, U S dignitaries, and film star Joan Blondell.
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Carlos Romulo
Jose Rizal
Joe Rizal Y Mercado
Philippines
Romula
Luis Gonsalez
Quirino
Gonsalez
Montana
Gamboa
Seconnk
Col
Fox. Castro
Castro
Diane Armstrong Weds Neil O Peek In Gilbert Arizona
Former Miss Diane Armstrong daughter of C J Armstrong Gilbert Arizona and formerly of Long Beach became the bride of Neil Oscar Peek. More than 509 guests attended the ceremony performed by Rev George O Peek in Second Brethren Church. Maid of honor Diane Filian and bridesmaids Ruth Keepers Janet Corwin. Flower girl Sheryl Robertson. Best man Howard Lyon ushers Bob Davenport Bob Cook Mel Tebbutt Ronnie Armstrong. Reception hostesses Joyce Sterrenburg Sarah Coons Ann Emiey Kay Ayres Shirley VanAndel Barbara Hallard. Couple at home 6057 Cerritos Ave after honeymoon to Cressline.
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Diane Armstrong
C. J. Armstrong
Gilbert, Ariz
Long Beach
Neil Oscar Peek
George O. Peek
Second Brethren Church
Diane Filian
Ruth Keepers
Janet Corwin
Sheryl Robertson
Howard Lyon
Frank Coleman
Bill Hunter
Usher
Bob Davenport
Bob Cook
Mel Tebbutt
Ronnie Armstrong
Joyce Sterrenburg
Sarah Coons
Ann Emiey
Kay Ayres
Shirley VanAndel
Barbara Hunter
Barbara Hallard
Cerritos Ave
Cressline
Films of Vacation in Honolulu Travel Party
Thirty friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Murray 271 Belmont Ave last Thursday to be taken on a picture trip to Honolulu During May they stayed at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and toured islands by plane Readers listed include Miss Mable Conta Dr Raymond W Kelso and many others from Westwood and local households
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H. A. Murray
Belmont Ave
Honolulu
Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Mrs. Murray
Mable Conta
Raymond W. Kelso
Messrs
Mmes
William Smith
Allen Faul
E. A. Walsh
A. B. Stark
Mrs Brant Hosts Courtesy Shower for JoDena Herendeen
A shower was held at 4418 Elm Ave to honor JoDena Herendeen, daughter of Mrs. A T Brant. Guests included A T Brant, Pency Hanewinckel, Lowell Hanewinckel, Van Herendeen, Otis Munroe, and many others, with out of town attendees Mmes J C Herdman and W R Hawken among the listed invitees. A pink stork centerpiece held gifts. games and refreshments followed.
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A. T. Brant
Elm Ave
JoDena Herendeen
Albury Ave
Frei ‘Jackson
Mines
A. T.brant
Pency Hanewinckel
Low ‘el
Nursing Degree Graduates Celebrate in Berkeley
Mrs Joyce Boughner Kreis, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben F Boughner, graduates from the University of California School of Nursing Medical Center Cal Hospital in Berkeley. Her husband Van Allen Kreis also graduates as a doctor. At the pinning ceremony she sang in a quartet and has been active in the University Glee Club.
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Joyce Boughner Kreis
Ben’f. Boughner
Cerritos Ave
University of California School of Nursing
Surprise Fete Honors Pair At Studebaker Road Home
A surprise housewarming and anniversary party honored Mr l and Mrs Ivan McKeever at their home 2851 Studebaker Rd. Guests included Stanley Cunningham Monrovia Art Frederick Los Angeles Warren Souders Gardena Don Fulkerson Anaheim William McCormick Terence M. Lee Dale Hopewell Si Seifert Charles Gard William A Peloquin and Thomas Rogers all of Long Beach.
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Ivan McKeever
Studebaker Rd
Messrs
Mmes
Stanley Cunningham
Monrovia
Art Frederick
Los Angeles
Warren Souders
Garsdena
Don Fulkerson
Anaheim
William McCormick
Terence M. Lee
Dale Hopewell
Si Seifert
Charles Gard
William A. Peloquin
Thomas Rogers
Long Beach
Gamma Rho Beta Sigma Phi Meet At Lois Anderson Home
The Gamma Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a business meeting at 2930 E Third St led by president Margaret Wackerle. Wilma Fortsch reviewed the play The Shrike by Kramm.
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Gamma Rho
Beta Sigma Phi
Reaitiy
Lois Anderson
Third St
Margaret Wackerle
Wilma Fortsch
Kramm
Shirley Leddel Lovely in Organdy Latin Gown
Two hundred guests witnessed the marriage of Miss Shirley Leddel to Sidney Philip Glasser at the Leddel residence garden. Rabbi Joseph Jason officiated. The bride wore an organdy and satin gown with lilies of the valley veil. The couple plans a Bay Area honeymoon and home at 119 Nieto Ave.
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Shirley Leddel Lovely
Shirley Leddel
Joseph Leddel
E. 11Th St
Sidney Philip Glasser
Julius Glasser
Dallas
Texas
Sam FE. Leddel
Pacific Ave
Julius Glassers
Rabbi Joseph jJason
Los Angeles
Leddel
Donald Gelo
Laurecella Wedding in Bay City and San Francisco
Mr. and Mrs. John Louis Laurecella honeymooned in Bay City and San Francisco after exchanging nuptials on June 22 at St Athanasius Church. Miss Margaret Louise Capparelli, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Capparelli, wore Chantilly lace with a seed pearl neckline. She was given in marriage by her father as Miss Mary Capparelli served as maid of honor and Michael Galvalla as best man. A Lakewood Country Club reception and dinner dance followed the ceremony.
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San Francisco
John Louis Laurecella
St Athanasius Catholic Church
Joseph Capparelli
Margaret Louise Capparelli
Mary Capparelli
Michael Galvalla
Lakewood Country Club
Card Party Planned by Galden State VFW Auxiliary
The National Home card party will be held Monday by VFW Auxiliary No. 1279 in the Veterans Memorial Building. Luncheon at 11 45 a m precedes bridge 500 and canasta. Georgia Balser chairs the event.
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theGalden State Auxiliary Vfw No
Veteran's Memorial
Georgia Balser
Panhellenic Board Meeting At Mrs Young Home Long Beach
The Long Beach Panhellenic held a board meeting at Mrs. Bernard D. Young’s home in Compton with cohostess Mrs. Kenneth Price. President Mrs. W. N. Stewart led discussions on the Panhellenic fashion show planned for September 20 at Lakewood Country Club and arrangements for a July 16 bridge and canasta party at Virginia Country Club. Attendees included Mrs. Nimocks, Mrs. Rees, Mrs. Crawholt, Mrs. McCaliffe, Mrs. Cavin, Mrs. Allard, Mrs. Beeman, Mrs. Wheeler, Mrs. Romans, Mrs. Philips Jr., Mrs. Brower, Mrs. Cummings, Mrs. Ware, Mrs. Knew Fletcher, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Labature McLane, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Wyllie, and Mrs. Bennett.
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Long Beach
Charles H. Crawholt, Jr
David Mcaliffe
Robert S. Cavin
Kermit Allard
David Beeman
Frank C. Wheeler
Vito Romans
Neil W. Philips, Jrs
Herbert O. Brower
Ralph B. Cummings
Wm. Ware
Bernard H. Knew Fletcher
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L.B. Man
Deleer
East First ST
Propeller Club
Ingrid Bloomfield
Polytechnic High School
Hawaiian Islands
C. T. Furrer
S. G. Sinclair
The
Matson Navigation Co
Odie Wright
Poly High
Telegram
Hal Boyle
Blast
Woman
Call
James H. Newb
Collenge
Olive Ave
Associat Company
Fort Knox
Mary Kerr
Fred C. Hampton
3902Nd Air Base
Offutt Afb
Omaha
Strategic Air Command
Offutt
T. W. Hampton
Chestnut Ave
Gilman Hot Springs
G. Hol'beach
8Th
Ray Vellacott
Ocean Blvd
Nick Calpino
Locust Ave
Shirley Campbell
Stanbridge Ave
Mona Dalton
Glendora Ave
Martyn Kaliher
Harbara Royce
Livingston Dr
Donna Stewart
Rose Ave
Martha Vandoveer
Junipero Ave
Virginia Weldon Kelly Fresa
Washington
Huertemarte
de la Colina
Sen. de Oreamundo
Mme. Eco
Barrington
Sequerica
Jack Simmons
Phillipine
Paul V. McNutt
Welton Jones
Mme. Yang
U. S
Hawaii
Joseph R. Farrington
Dennis Chavez
Harry Vaughan
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Bradley
T. J. Kelly
USN
Joan Blondell
Little Sheba
Olney Theater
Miss Blondell
Neil O. Peek
Mrs. Brant
Auto Electric Service
American Ave
Carol Strear
Beatrice Mozanoff
Sylvia Silver
Joan Tobias
Jack Crandell
Harold Glasser
Edward Leddel
Donald Gelb
Sol Leavitt
Bernard Nebenzahl
Mr. Glasser
Irving Glasser
Rhode Island
Sam E. Leddel
Harry Leddel
Max Pash
Max Segler
Abe Tenenbaum
Eva Menchovitz
Dora Nebenzahl
Rolly Sue Leddel
Bay Area
Nieto Ave
Bay City
Lloyd's of
Hollywood
John L. Laurecella
Alice Heckendorf
Entre “Nous
Jackie Clayton
Redondo Ave
Jayce Craw
Barbara Yon
Sue Silverberg
Jenele Wride
Carlene Vormans
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