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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1952
Page
30
Bellflower announces the engagement of Barbara Jean Twohig, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph S Twohig, to William G Callow, son of Mr and Mrs Don Callow. Both graduates of Excelsior High School. The bride to be works for Pacific Telephone Co and her fiancé is employed at the post office.
In Bellflower on March 1 at First Christian Reformed Church Miss Ann Elizabeth Van Essen and Eugene Epp of Norwalk wed in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Henry Demots. Attendants included Greta Van Essen, Judy Van Essen, Marvin and Paul Epp, candlelighters Gerald Van Essen and Pete Bekendam, with a 100 guest reception in the parish hall. Both graduates of Bellflower Christian High School, the couple will reside in Bellflower after a Yosemite National Park honeymoon.
Laguna Beach reports the betrothal of Miss Sally Ant Foraker of High Drive to Eldon L. Means of Wichita and Colorado University ties. The couple’s parents announce plans for a summer wedding and note Foraker’s University of Colorado degree and Los Angeles advertising work while Means holds Kansas and Colorado law credentials and Alpha Tau Omega membership.
Horace Mann PTA in Bellflower shifts March meeting to March 4 at 7 30 p m in Room 15 of the kindergarten building. Principal Gerard Cook of Stephen Foster School will discuss teaching in Germany. Nomination report and two films also on the agenda. child care provided. Mrs R K Davis plans a house to house drive March 5 6 7 to raise funds for a gift to Stephen Foster School.
Compton March 1 The Ladies Auxiliary of the Compton Jewish Community Center plans a Monday program on the spring look. Marjorie Rosenberg yes, Mary Tucker Deseree and students of Compton College Adult Division will present personality and appearance class work. Deseree will discuss wardrobe rejuvenation and students will model outfits with new color touches and accessories. A short business meeting precedes refreshments by Celia Mishel and committee.
In San Pedro on March 1 a public joint ceremony installed Canton No. 14 and Ladies Auxiliary of the Patriarchs Militant No. 14 officers. Brigadier General Arnold E. Howard of Santa Ana and Leis Curtis oversaw the installation. Newly installed were Lt. Clarence Quick, captain. Ensign Virgil Jacobs, lieutenant. Major Roy Little, ensign. Brig. Gen. Sam Harvey, scribe. Major L. I Heinzman, accountant. Auxiliary officers include Mrs. Francis Sams, president. Florence Powers, vice president. Mamie Jones, recording secretary. Emma Spencer, treasurer.
Miss Marianne DeCoursey daughter of Mr and Mrs W B DeCoursey married James Joseph Stehly son of Mr and Mrs N J Stehly at St Boniface Church Anaheim Rev Patrick Pierce officiated. Ceremony attended by about 400 guests at Greenbrier Hotel Garden Grove with Patricia Kraemer in charge. The couple left for a trip to San Francisco and Santa Barbara.
In Westminster on March 1 Mrs Elizbeth D Frenzel secretary of the Westminster Chamber of Commerce married Victor T Gelpi of New Orleans. Officiant Rev C Fred Schroeher at the Midway City Community Friends Church in Anaheim. The ceremony was at the Farrow home with reception hosts Mrs W L Farrow and Mrs Edwin Demack. The couple, returning from Palm Springs, reside at 119 Ghieldota Ave Long Beach. In Buena Park on March 1 Nancy Betle Drum and James O Broyles Jr wed in the Congregational parsonage with pastor Dr Albert R H Miller officiating. Attendants were Shirey Irwin and Robert Moore. They will live at 5912 Kingman Ave.
Mrs Lawrence K Lee marked her 80th birthday in Bellflower with family present. The retired teacher and her husband moved to the community 23 years ago and were joined by their three children Arnim A. Lee of Bellflower Vivian Lee Campbell of South Gate and Laurel Lee Forrest of Los Angeles.
Mrs. M. W. Tindle of 7033 San Juan St entertained her daughter Sherry Ann on her 10th birthday with a party and hay ride at the Academy and Stables. Helpers included Mrs Tiny Mullen, James Boughton, and Lawrence Mullendere.
Local officers of the Women of the Moose Lodge No. 1125 participated at the Moose mid winter State conference in Visalia. Named were Mmes. J. W. Wiggins Al Stone J. D. Purtle Merge Miller and John Lande.
Wilmington women of the Woman's Club heard a civics and current events program at the clubhouse. Highlights included a cancer symptom-detection film by Mrs. ME Harp, a blood plasma skit by the Nine o Clock Players led by Mrs. Warren Watkins, and music by Miss Joan Koch with pianist Edith Thomas. Founders Day luncheon is set for March 12 at 12 30 pm.
Miss Wilhelmina Lena Kootstra daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Kootstra Park Ave Glendale and Hilbrand J Brouwer of Artesia exchanged wedding vows at the Church of the Recessional Forest Lawn Glendale with Rev Henry Demots officiating in a double ring ceremony Miss Hilda Kootstra was her sister s only attendant Festman was Sam Vander Ploeg Both were educated in Holland The bridegroom is a UCLA student They plan a wedding trip to Santa Barbara and will make their home in Artesia.
An Artesia couple, Leonard Vos and Norma Barber, were married in a home ceremony on March 1 and now reside at 11861. Norma Barber, farmer, is daughter of Earl and Mrs Barber of Norwalk. She was attended by maid of honor Marlene Vos. Bernie Willemsen served the groom. The newlyweds honeymooned in San Francisco.
In Garden Grove on March 7 at 2 p m the Women's Civic Club back lovers section plans a reciprocity tea honoring presi dents of Orange County Federated Women's Clubs at the Garden Grove Blvd clubhouse. Jimmy O'Brien will entertain. hostesses under Mrs. Lewis Andrews include Misses Grace and Jennie Hedstrom Mrs Francis Blender Mrs Charles K Simpson Mrs Benjamin F Harrison and Mrs Charles Munz.
COMPTON March 1 The Chimes Wedding Chapel in Long Beach hosted the marriage of Patricia Ann Thorne daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Thorne and Lee Allen Baker son of Mr and Mrs Charles Baker of Rockwood Tennessee The bride wore a white gown attended by Olive Smith maid of honor and Linda Gay Steiner bridesmaid Melinda Thorne was flower girl Manuel Carrier was best man Kenneth McLaughtin ushered A reception followed at Huntington Park hosted by Mmes M B McLaughlin and Vivian McLaughlin The couple planned a Tennessee honeymoon after a Pasadena education and Rockwood schooling for the groom
WILMINGTON March 1 Life memberships were presented to seven past presidents as Fries Ave PTA honored members at Pounder's Day meeting. Under Mrs. Jack Cox the theme was The good of the past builds the best tomorrow with life awards to Mrs. Frank Griep and Mrs. Arvid Hilden. Election for next year to be held at April meeting. Card Party Held At Buena Park Clubhouse.
A Bellflower couple wed at St Bernard's Catholic Church with Rev. Michiel Healy officiating. Miss Patricia Jean Pearson, daughter of Mr and Mrs R J Pearson, and [Set Joseph Nei] Eggleston United States Marine Corps exchanged vows. The bride wore a double ring ceremony with maid of honor Ruthanna Pearson and bridesmaids Marthana Tonkinson and Pauline Chorpeny. Best man Robert Buell and ushers John Murphy William Pearson attended. A reception followed at the bride's home. the couple plans to reside in this city after their honeymoon.
Compton, March 1 The first anniversary of the Hutchens Grayson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was observed at the February meeting hosted by Mrs. John E Weaver at 11900 Lindbergh Ave Lynwood The hostess home held heirlooms from South Carolina and there was Talus netting for the birthday Mrs Gamble regent presided and Mrs J D Hallick of Los Angeles spoke on early California wills The 20 members from four cities shared facts about their Revolutionary War ancestor leaders under Washington A social hour closed the meeting.
Marilyn Ruth Miles, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph M Miles, married Roy H Matfly at First Methodist Church Compton with Dr John Ashley and Dr Arthur Hobson officiating. Attendants included sister Mrs Dorothy Pyke and best man James Cline. They plan to live in San Francisco after a Southern California honeymoon.
More than 10 relatives attended as Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Glesler celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at home 11807 First Ave. Married in 1902 in Bristol Tennessee the couple later moved to Champaign Illinois and California. Daughters Mary Matheny Thelma Skelton Blanche Bray Verna and Frances Glesler and three grandchildren attended. Also present were Mrs Emma Morrell and Misses Sara and Mary Giesier of Long Beach.
Miss Doris Dyck daughter of Mr and Mrs William Dyck of Bellflower and Donald C Evans son of Mr and Mrs C A Evans of Norwalk were married in a morning rite at First Baptist Church Paramount. Rev E J Slaton officiated with Katherine Brower maid of honor and Philip Anne best man. Ushers were Norman Dyck Roger Venema. Reception followed at the church social hall. The couple plans home at 9942 Rosecrans Ave after a Big Bear Lake honeymoon.
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