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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1955

Page

18

Smitheran Parry Betrothal Plans Set for April Wedding

News from Los Altos California reports the betrothal of Miss Roberta Parry to William R Smitheran son of Mr and Mrs William H Smitheran and grandson of the William Smitherans Plans call for a wedding on April 16 The couple met at the University of Arizona where Smitheran graduated last spring Parry is a sophomore Spurs member vice president of the sophomore class Stardust Queen of Kappa Sigma Fraternity Delta Gamma song leader and Parry’s fiancé was a member of Navajo honors and was named Who s Who and most valuable player on the varsity basketball team He is a Coast Guard athletic instructor in Oakland and a Wilson High School graduate.

Los Altos California Roberta Parry William R. Smitheran William H. Smitheran Daggett St William Smitherans Adriatic Ave Miss Parry Thomas Parry U. of Arizona Bill Spurs Kappa Sigma Fraternity Delta Gamma Coast Guard Oakland Wilson High School

Connie Shaner Celebrates Tenth Birthday Party Notes

Connie Shaner marked her tenth birthday with a party at her parents Mur ray and Mrs. Shaner home 1909 Fanwood Ave decor featured a red and white motif. Cedric of London performed magic tricks and gave favors to the children as Rowena Hastings and other guests joined the celebration.

Connie Shaner Murray Shaner Fanwood Ave Cedric

Matronettes Plan Community Fund Efforts and Meeting

Members of the Matronettes met at Mrs. F E Aldrichs home with Mrs James Ray as cohostess Harold Collins presided Plans discussed for doorbell ringing for the Heart Fund A letter from Rancho Los Amigos superintendent thanked the group for its past year of patient support Olive Rolle received a review of her European trip at the March meeting at Mrs J M Hiser s home with Mrs Wilford Martin as cohostess William McKinley Auxiliary will meet Saturday at 730 pm to elect delegates to the department convention Bertha McCoun to preside

F. E. Aldrich Prospect Ave James Ray Harold Collins Heart Fund de Ann. Andersen Rancho Los Amigos Rancho Olive Rolie J. M. Hiser Termino Ave Wilford Martin William. McKinley Uswy Veterans Memorial Department Bertha McCoun

Woman Loses 56 Pounds Under Pat Walker Plan

Barbara Maddock, once 178 pounds and size 44, followed a tailored reducing program by Pat Walker figure consultants. In three months she shed 56 pounds and six dress sizes, losing 21 inches from the waist and re gaining confidence. The ad promises no starvation diets, private attention, and low cost with new slimming and beauty services.

Barbara Maddock Collec

Recite Vows in Morning at St Anthony’s Church

In a morning service at St Anthony’s Catholic Church Miss Lorna Lee Murphy 1085 Lime Axe daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John J Murphy recited nuptial vows to wed Fred Dominguez dx Forty close friends and relatives attended the ceremony The bride wore aqua dress with brown accessories and camelias Miss Harriet Clay and Gilbert Dominguez served as maid of honor and best man The bride is a graduate of Polytechnic High School Her husband Fred Dominguez Sr son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Dominguez of Wilmington attended Mary Star of the Sea in San Pedro The couple now resides at the Lime address

St. Anthony's Catholic Church Lorna Lee Murphy Lime Axe John J. Murphy Fred Dominguez Harriet Clay Gilbert Dominguez Polytechnic High School Birs Fred Dominguez Sr Wilmington Mary Star of the Sea San Pedro Lime

St Patrick's Day Dances Scheduled at Norway Hall

Dons and Deks plan Shillelegh Shuffles on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday with Irish decor and music. Arrangements are led by Mmes R C Ceniceros H M Cole C M Ortman Earl Jones G H Evans and David Neal.

Old Erin Norway Hall Dons Deks Mmes. R. C. Ceniceros H. M. Cole C. M. Ortman Earl Jones G. H. Evans David Neal

Study Club Adopts Welfare Project and Plans Outing

The Study Club met with Mary Ferrer to vote adopting the Exceptional Children's Foundation as its major welfare project for the year. Plans were made for a family outing in the mountains on March 13. Betty Garrels spoke of her visit aboard the U S Cruiser St Paul and attractions at Long Beach harbor. Refreshments followed.

Mary Ferrer Calderwood Aubrey Holwick Exceptional Children's Foundation Mountains Betty Garrels U. S St. .Paul Long Beach

Song Brokers Give Program for Ebell Club

The Song Brokers, a male quartet, entertained at the Ebell Club clubhouse with a medley of barbershop numbers and selections from the Desert Song. Members included Clarence Badger Jr and Arthur Bradley as tenors, John Moss bass and pianist, and Arthur McCulloch baritone MC. The group, known from Warner Bros Montana with Errol Flynn, has appeared on radio and TV.

Ebell Club Ebell Clarence Badger Jr Arthur Bradley John Moss Arthur McCulloch Casey Jones Long Brokers Warner Brothers Montana Errol Flynn Bradley First Methodist Church of Long Beach McCulloch First Methodist Church Los Angeles Will H. Winston James Bryan Murray Claire H. Becheraz John C. Bell Charles B R Daggett Mmes Roy J. Rynearson Irving Smith C. F. Beach Howard Leland Pfleger Elsie McGinley Charles Ritz James A. Bickel Ellis Slack H. Zelsdorf Alvin Skinner Murray William Clayton Butler Falls Church

Fashion Show on Agenda at 2 Luncheon Meeting

Mrs Harold Morris chaired a 2 PM luncheon focusing on a fashion show and the renaming of the dental area to Harbor District Dental Society. A $500 grant supported dental education and preschool dental health at the Children’s Dental Health Clinic as Mrs Cecil Ridgeway announced the event lineup and attendees.

Harold Morris Wolfe de Lyre Myrs A. L. Veatermark Harbor District Dental Soc Children’s Dental Health Clinic H. £. Dummit Ashion Show Cecil Ridgeway Levent Almes, Robiert 3 Blake George C. Chuck Jess W. Cooper Raymond Lee Lin Earl J. Little Paul M. Iwebp

Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae Meet at Mrs Bennett’s Home

Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae will be entertained Tuesday noon at the home of Mrs Charles Bennett 3842 Myrtle Ave All Gamma Phi Betas are invited to attend.

Gamma Phi Beta Gamma Phi Beta Charles Bennett Myrtle Ave

Alpha Chis Hear Music by Members

Alpha Chis entertain at home with Peggy O'Reilly piano and C Eugene Dixon soprano. Hero Day observance on March 1 highlighted altruistic local group efforts. State Day set for March 5 at Huntington Sheraton Pasadena. dessert supper hosted by Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Ford.

Alpha Chi Omega Slomnac Peggy O'Reilly C. Eugene Dixon Warne Linscott Country Club Alpha Chis Ralph P. Corlew Roger M. Theobald Irling Amundson Henry D. Cooke Gordon D. Aumack Lumus L. Apgar R. W. van Lone Carter Q. Harrison Charless. Putnam Jess @. Bush Eileen Hall Loren K. Cox Frank Ryter Natalie Skelsey Helen Carey

Delta Zeta Alumnae Meet In Long Beach Saturday

Delta Zeta Long Beach Chapter alumnae gather at 12:32 pm Saturday for a luncheon hosted by Mrs. E A Pawson at 3834 Chestnut Ave. Assisting guests include Mrs Edwin Bracht, Mrs Loran Swigart, Mrs P J Marriner, Mrs Wallace Hudson, and Mrs Mary Margaret Lear. All Delta Zetas in the area are invited.

Long Beach Delta Zeta E. A. Pawson Chestnut Ave Mmes. Edwin] 3Racht Loran Swigart P. Jo Marriner Wallace Hudson Viss Mary Margaret Lear Delta

Bride Wears Lace Tulle In Palm Springs Wedding Today

Sally J Johnson daughter of Donald and Mrs Johnson wed Thomas K Greer son of Mr and Mrs Greer in Our Savior's Lutheran Church before 250 guests. She wore Chantilly lace and tulle with a crescent hat and carried white orchids and carnations. matron of honor Duffy wore aqua tulle. attendants, flower girl, and ring bearer named. reception details noted. both graduates of Jordan High School. The couple will reside in North Long Beach.

Palm. Springs Thomas K. Greer Sally J. Johnson North Long Beach Virgil F. Bjerke Our Savior's Lutheran Church Donald Johnson Plymouth St Thomas H. Greer Poppy St Joseph Duffy Mmes Richard Barbari James Ben Stanley Hess Cynthia Meyer Denny St. M

Essay Contest Sponsored by Long Beach Auxiliaries

Long Beach Auxiliary No. T1 and McKinley Auxiliary No. 27 will again sponsor an essay contest in Junior High Schools of Long Beach. The topic asks students to discuss the Spanish War Veterans influence on building the Panama Canal.

Long Beach McKinley Panama Canal

Three Groups Report News Realities Toastmistress Clap

A Apple Valley Steak House dinner meeting hosted by Toastmistress Clap member of Council No. One ITC featured Leona Lang presiding and Marion Davisson as toastmistress. Speakers Yolande Booth Elma Myrhe Jine Peters and Margaret Braswell spoke on topics with Braswell winning the contest.

Clap ITC Apple Valley Leona Lang Marion Davisson Yolande Booth Elma Myrhe Jine Peters Margaret Braswell Maurice Roche Carl Powell Rena Lambe Helen Cameron Mrs. Braswell Ine Peters E. Carson St

City of Hope trip by VFW Auxiliary aids cancer fund

Golden State Auxiliary No. 273 VFW members and friends toured the City of Hope in Duarte. Proceeds from the excursion will benefit the Auxiliary Cancer Fund. Esther Peterson chaired the evening event.

City of Hope Golden State Auxiliary No VFW

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