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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1955

Page

28

Mrs Bakken New Director of Wilson Faculty Wives

Mrs. Howard Bakken was elected president of the Wilson High School Faculty Wives Club at a May break gathering at Greenbrier Inn. Officers include Mrs. Jack Huffman as vice president and Mrs. Thomas Kinkade as secretary. The retiring president, Mrs. Frank Ochoa, outlined plans for a Spain trip for her family as her husband, head of the foreign language department, won a Ford Foundation Fellowship for advanced study.

Howard Bakken Greenbrier Inn Jack Huffman Thomas Kinkade Donald Bush Clifford Meyer Frank Ochoa Spain Wilson Ford Foundation Roland Davis Gene Rowland William Patterson Recreation Park Richard Wing Robert Robbins Milton Sager Leonard Stewert Wiliam Wardle Joseph Yoselo Eloe

Cotton Ball Saturday Hosts Ninth Grade Tees in Trio Schools

The Cotton Ball Saturday honors ninth grade Tees from Wilson Jordan and Poly High Schools. Jordan High X-Teens handle refreshments Poly X-Teens tickets Wilson High Teens decorations The entertainment during intermission includes planned surprises The event runs 8:30 14:30 and is the final Y-Teens activity of the three high schools. Phyllis Hammond and Jerry Ramsey wed Sunday in Idaho The bridegroom is an alumnus of Bloomington Ill high school and served in the Air Force The couple will reside in Long Beach.

King and Queen Cotton Wilson Jordan and Poly Jordan High School Poly High Phyllis Hammond Gilbert George Hammond Garden Grove Jerry Ramsey James D. Ramsey Junipero_Ave Idaho Bloomington Air Force Long Beach

Bachelorettes Host Mothers Brunch at Ricart's

Thirty two mothers and daughters enjoyed a brunch hosted by the Bachelorettes at Ricart's. The group will entertain Bachelor officers at Allen Center on Sunday.

Ricart's Allen Center

Double Ring Ceremony Unites Pair At Lotus Wedding Chapel

A double ring ceremony at Lotus Wedding Chapel united Miss Louise Trennigh of 6023 Arbor Rd and Murray Franke son of George G Franke 1146 E 20th St The bride wore a blush pink Chantilly lace gown with blush pink illusion and carried a white carnation bouquet centered by an orchid The maid of honor Lois Jean Creamer wore sea foam green while bridesmaid Joanne Grohair wore coral crystalette They were joined by best man James C Grobaty and guests Ralph Franke and Benjamin A Guggenmos The newlyweds honeymooned in Yosemite and Carmel.

Lotus Robert D. McIntyre Louise Trennigh Arbor Rd Murray Franke George G. Franke 20Th St Byron Schmidt Lois Jean Creamer Joanne Grohair Bernardine Franke Alice Dardanelle Frieda Guggenmos Yosemite Carmel

Ninth Birthday Celebrated by Emblem Club

Long Beach Emblem Club marked its ninth anniversary with a gala dinner in the Supper Room Lafayette last Monday evening. Members from other cities attended along with nearby clubs, with Mrs. Roy Wilsd as general chair and mistress of ceremonies. Duties included decor by Mrs. Berg, program by Mrs. Greenberg, candles lit by Mrs. Astley, and welcomes by Mrs. Landsworth.

Long Beach Maurice Astley Supreme District Sam Landsworth Hazel Garrity Supreme Marjorie Heissner O'Lovesky William Engle

Alpha Zeta Beta Mothers Feted at Country Club Luncheon

The Gamma Xieehanter of Alpha Zeta Beta Sorority hosted a Mother's Day luncheon at Clock Country Club last Sunday with 35 places set and miniature trees. This year sons and daughters were invited guests for the first time, chaired by Mrs. Jack Hammond and assisted by several members.

Clock Country Club Gamma Xieehanter Alpha Zeta Beta Sorority Jack Hammond

Fleet Wives Enjoy Tea House Review at luncheon

The Fleet Officers Wives Club gathered at Allen Center for a luncheon and program featuring a review of Tea House of the August Moon by Leslie Swadling from the Long Beach Public Library. Swadling compared the book and play, praising the adaptation as superior to the original. An Oriental decor theme honored Okinawa, with Mrs. Claude Ricketts presiding as president and Mrs. William Rogers as senior hostess.

10la Masterson Fleet Officers Wives Club Allen Center Leslie Swadling Long Beach Public Library Swadling Vern Snyder John Patrick the Speaker Australia Cambridge England Heidelberg Germany Paris Stanford UCLA Teg House Fleet Lvrves Chuckes Okinawa Claude Ricketts Ricketts USS St. Paul

Betrothal of Carole Helms to Bruce Lewellyn

Mr. and Mrs. L. Merrill Helms announce the betrothal of their daughter Carole to Bruce R. Lewellyn son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fiksovsky The couple plan no wedding date yet Carole is a Wilson High graduate and Yoga member Bruce is an Evening High graduate, residing at 3934 Roscoe.

Carole Bruce R. Lewellyn Mente Aran Wanda Pilcher Laura Pilcher Fashion Ave Arthur Asman C. G. Asman Polytechnic High School Lambda Phi LBCC

Duplicate Bridge Winners at Long Beach Elks Club

Report lists North-South winners Marshall Ketchum and wife first place with Eldon Bond and Paul Wayte second. East-West top pair Mrs Dixon and Mrs Stab first, Robert Simmons and Robert Hudson second. other results include Al Sees, William Bensz, Lou Rye, Jane Kilian, J. Greene Sr., E. Gellagher, and more. Linden Hall Open Pairs show Grewary and Maysnalt leading North-South with Austin Bevier and Sfoward Brownell in West.

Long Beach Elks Club Marshall Ketchum Eldon Bond Paul Wayte Stan Huskey Harry Belanger John Dixon R. Stab Robert Simmons Robert Hudson Seefond von Desvica Mirs M. ¥. Barber William’ Bensz Lou Rye Jane Kilian J. Ms. Greene Sr E. Gellagher Cunningham Margaret McKinsey A ‘Allen Ropert Hudson Robert Stamons Belg

Sorority Delta Kappa Sigma Hosts Mothers Luncheon Fashion Show

Members of Delta Kappa Sigma sorority entertained their mothers at a Welch's luncheon and fashion show. The group then visited president Mrs Earl Gillman’s home to hear a talk by Mrs Anne Collard.

Delta Kappa Sigma Sorority Welch's Earl Gillman Anne Collard

Agassiz Nature Club President Rose Berry Leaves for Albuquerque

Mrs Rose Berry president of Agassiz Nature Club departed Thursday for Albuquerque New Mexico accompanying Gay. The short note cites travel plans and the club's ongoing activities as context for her trip.

Rose Berry Agassiz Nature Club Albuquerque N. ML

Representing Long Beach Naval Shipyard Toastmistress Club

Mrs Harold Clayborne presides as president and Mrs J R Hamaker will represent the Long Beach Naval Shipyard Toastmistress Club at the Southwest regional conference May 21 22 in San Diego. Miss Marjorie Vallancey and Miss Mary Monk will attend the International Toastmistress Clubs convention in San Francisco July 17 20. Delegates were chosen at a recent club dinner with Miss Evelyn Watterman I as toastmistress, Miss Mary Monk Gertrude Cole and Avis White as topic mistresses, Mrs Grace Dean grammarian, Miss Marjorie Vallancey timekeeper, Paul Clayton of Huntington Park evaluator, and Mrs James Green vice president presiding.

Harold Clayborne J. R. Hamaker Long Beach Naval Shipyard San Diego Marjorie Vallancey Mary Monk International Toastmistress Clubs San Francisco Evelyn Watterman I Gertrude Cole Avis White Grace Dean Paul Clayton Huntington Park James Green

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