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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1954

Page

18

Dr Baker Calls for Government Reforms at Ebell Club

Dr. Baker urged seven changes to government during a speech at the Ebell Club on the topic American Government Needs Changing. He proposed ending single party rule, banning Communist Party members, and constitutional reforms amid a crowd that cheered the idea of sweeping political overhaul.

Bakcountry Roy Tions L. Congdon White House Congress Cemo Ebell Crati Fred E. King Groun L. E. McVeynis Pee Alectan

Candlelight Nuptials Tie Whitaker to Fincham in Compton

Nedra Jean Whitaker and Robert James Fincham wed at St John’s Presbyterian Church in Compton. Rev Bruce Kurrle officiated as maid of honor and bridesmaids, with navy serviceman groom educated in Iowa, now stationed in the Navy. A reception followed. The couple plan to reside in Compton.

St. John’s Presbyterian Church Compton United States Directirner Nedra Jean Whitaker Pri i Neely Mary Whitaker South Lime Level Dr. Baker Ave Robert James Fincham R. S. Finch Nevada Towa Bruce Baker Bricker Yalta Senate Naeneeen Aertdal Bob Bohannon Pasadena Monna Fincham Howard Seed Gale Bestman Joseph Giles Horace Prevatte Duane Thompson George Myers Larry Whitaker Fincham Pasad Jena Academy Compton Junior College United States Navy

Music and Film on Program at Town Hall Meeting

Dr. Paul Vernon violinist and Blanche Vernon pianist head a program by the Womans City Club at Town Hall. Mrs. Tyronne Richardson presided, with introductions by Mrs. John B. Lynch and friends. A film on Denmark and Paris followed, and World Wide Day of Prayer was noted by Mrs. Richardson. Rewards included a Heart Fund appeal, camellias for donors, and a $10 memorial gift from Mrs. F. C. Miler. Sixteenth anniversary events and charity visits to Rancho Los Amigos highlighted the day.

Paul Vernon Auife Blanche Vernon Womans City Club Town Hall Tyronne Richardson John B. Lynch Denmark Paris J. R. McConnell Richfield’ Qoh Co Ben Gleason Pearl Ross Dorothy McFarland Rancho Los Amirgos

Varied Calendar Events For Veterans Auxiliaries

Golden State Post 279 and Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars meet Thursday at 6 30 p m for potluck supper in Veterans Memorial Bldg. Persons with birthdays in the month will be honored. Auxiliary officers will be elected. A potluck supper Wednesday at 6 p m by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Painting and Decorating Contractors Harbor Area. Bowling Green Clubhouse hosts family event. Long Beach Auxiliary 71 US War Veterans will meet for sewing Thursday noon in Veterans Memorial Bldg. Mrs Emma C Libby chairs. Sandwich luncheon at noon. Plans for the May encampment will be discussed by auxiliaries 71 and post. Chairman committees include Robert J Mills Dorothy Holmes Frank J Higley Emma C Libby. Lunch at Wilton Hotel. Loretta Laurenti to give lecture on Conditions of Music in Europe at Humphrey's Music Store 7 30 p m. Open to public no admission.

Golden State Post Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans Memorial Peresons Auxiliary Harbor Bowling Green Long Beach Auxiliary The United Spanish War Veterans Emma C. Libby Robert J. Mills Dorothy Holmes Frank J. Higley Cochairman Wilton Otel Loretta Laurenti Europe Humphrey's

Club Notes Ninth Year Ninth Year Birthday Celebration

The Gar Jona Junior Women's Club marks its ninth birthday with a meeting at 5 pm Wednesday at the Women's Clubhouse. The program led by Mrs. Logan Wheatley will compare pitchers to people, honoring past presidents and advisors plus charter and honorary members. Mrs. Myron Lee leads the event. past presidents honored include Edith Vale James Anderson Oliver Rapier George Bardwell Sam West Riter Taylor Creigh McIntyre and George O Cranin. Hostesses for the evening are Mrs. Jack Sauter M J Brown Glen Walker Earl Isbell and William Hopps.

Gar- Jona Logan Wheatley Myron Lee Mmes Edith Vale James Anderson Oliver Rapier George Bardwell Sam West Riter Tayllor Creigh McIntyre George O’ Cranin Willl Be Mines Jack Sauter M. J Brown Glen Walker Earl Isbell l William Hopps

Tea Honors Southerner Mrs Bess Cory Carr Host

Mrs Bess Cory Carr of 2780 Gale Ave entertained guests including her daughter Mrs A C Kotchian of Marietta Ga for a tea with a red white and blue decor. Attendees: Mae Long Mrs Kotchian's mother in law Mars saret Shine Dorothy Lee Dorothy Chaiker Rene Garish Anita Carr Elsa Nordeen and Lucy Kotchian.

Bess Cory Carr Gale Ave A. C. Kotehian Marietta Mae Long

Bay Area Honeymoon Destination for Newlyweds

Amelia Ann Drew and Charles Leonard Jones wed at Holy Innocents Catholic Church with Rev. Roland Zimmerman officiating. The couple, parents Lester G. Drew and the Jones family, plan to reside in Long Head after a reception for more than 150 guests.

San Francisco Monterey Peninsula Amelia Ann Drew Charles Leonard Jones Roland Zimmerman Holy Innocents Catholic Church Lester G. Drew Cedar Ave Kathryn Baker Patricia O'Neill Diane Arthur Susan Kirste Elizabeth Jones Leonard E. Jones Massachusetts Ave Benedict Jack van Hasster John Meadows Gary Blyleven Roger Lorge Long Head Mrs. Jones St. Anthony’s High School City College

Sally Condon Wears Ivory Bridal Gown

Sally Frances Condon of Long Beach chose an antique ivory silk bridal gown with bouffant skirt and circular train for her February 27 wedding to Norman Bjorne Watten at St Mathews Catholic Church. The bride’s parents are from Wallingford Connecticut and Granata Avenue. she is a LI and Scots Bath member. The groom is from 109 Granada Ave, a West High graduate who attended the U of Minnesota and served as an Air Force lieutenant in World War I. The couple will reside at 105 Granada Ave.

Sally Frances Condon Long Beach Norman Bjorne Watten Joseph Condon Wallingford Henry Dietrich Rita Condon Connecticut Hilda Brown Raymond Watten Granada Ave Lyman Hall Laurel College Scot's Bath West High School U of Minnesota Air Force Reserve

Hadassah Meeting Features Vocational Education Program

The Hadassah group will meet at 8 30 p m Thursday at 11331 Marshall Place the home of Mrs Melvin Marcus The program features vocational education with Mrs Bernice Sims as chairman Hilde Schwartzman will be the pianist Mildred Mares will sing accompanied by Hilda Schwartzman Hostesses include Mrs Harold Stein Norman Siegal Irving Rzepnick and Melvin Marcus Mrs Harold Frieland invites members and friends to attend.

Nvening Group Hadassah Melvin Marcus Marshall Place Bernice Sims Hilde Schwartzman Mildred Mares Hilda Schwartzman Mmes Harold Stein Norman Siegal Irving Rzepnick Harold Frieland

Club Enters Speech Race At Ardis Toastmistress Dinner

Ardis Toastmistress Club will finish its speech contest at a 7:30 dinner meeting at Brewers Friday. A speaker will be chosen to represent Ardis Club at the Area Two contest March 20 in San Pedro. Competitors are Mrs. Frederick Lutat, Mrs. Charles Ward, and Miss Amy Wick. Judges include Mrs. Helen Peterson, Bernice Baxter, Mrs. EB. W. Baird. Mrs. Lutat will preside with Mrs. Glen Cosgrove as toastmistress and Mrs. Ella Ahim in charge of table tonics.

Ardis Brewers San Pedro Mmes Frederick Lutat Charles Je." Ward Amy Wick Helen Peterson ITC Bernice Baxter Council’ One EB. W. Baird Long Beach

Caribbean Cruise Visited by Local Residents This Week

A fragment notes a Caribbean voyage aboard the Stella with visits to Port-au-Prince Havang Curacao and Cartagenes. Mrs An Omska Neb and Marion Lowe of the city, along with Mr. and Mrs Cras, are mentioned as part of the cruise group aboard the West Indies itinerary spanning about twenty days.

An Omska Neb Marion Lowe Francis Gaines West Indies Curacao Cartagens

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