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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1955

Page

19

June Bride Honored Before June Wedding

A bridal shower and dessert party hosted by Mrs. Vern Weers and Sue McMurray at 2725 Caspian Ave honors Miss Louise Vander Laan, who will wed Jay Earl Warnke on June 4. Twenty two guests presented gifts after a festive decor featuring an inverted pink umbrella. Karen Weers assisted. Also Rebekah Lodge No. 360 to meet for a 6:30 p.m. potluck at the YWCA with a brief business session chaired by Sadie Calkins.

Vernon Weers Sue McMurray Weers Caspian Ave Louise Vander Laan Jay Earl Warnke William Vander Laan E. Sth St Iiredby Karen Seee Long Beach Rebekah Lodge No. 360 YWCA Sadie Calkins

Delta Zetas Plan Brunch at Lakewood Country Club

Delta Zetas plan a gay colorful brunch at Lakewood Country Club this Saturday featuring spring and summer fashions. Alumnae president Mrs S M Gregory will commentate with selections from Helene Frock Shop and Snow White Children's Shop. Juvenile models are children of members Diane and Kathy Wills Candis and Scott Coltrane. Adult fashions shown by active and alumnae from State College campus. Mines Mary Helen Lynn Bonnie Coltrane Margaret Irwin and Misses Mary Collins Lu Chase Dana Bourke Jackie Trogden and Vicki Jo Kent participate. Cards conclude the afternoon. Mrs Nicholas Reitmeyer chairs. About 200 guests expected. reservations via any Delta Zeta member.

Lakewood Country Club Delta Zetas Gathor S. M. Gregory Helene Frock Snow White Diane Kathy ‘Wills Candis Scott Coltrane State College Mines Mary Helen Lynn Bonnie Coltrane Margaret Irwin Mary Collins Lu Chase Dana Bourke Jackie Trogden Vicki Jo Kent Nicholas Reitmeyer Delta Zeta

Stephens College Candidates for Associate Arts Degrees

Long Beach candidates for associate in arts at Stephens College include Jean Ann Powell daughter of Mrs Warren J Powell 2065 Locust Ave and Carolyn Sue Thomas daughter of Dr and Mrs Walter C Thomes 4030 Country Club Dr Also Roslyn Louise Springer of Long Beach a candidate for a high school diploma at Stephens College daughter of Mr and Mrs A P Springer 1802 Litchfield Ave Missouri Columbia Mo

Long Beach Stephens College Columbia Jean Ann Powell Warren J. Powell Locust Ave End Carolyn Sue Thomas Walter C. Thomes Country Club Roslyn Louise Springer A. P. Springer Litchfield Ave

Ina Vossler Repeats Vows in Wayfarer's Chapel Ceremony

Mrs Viola Bills announces the wedding of her daughter Miss Ina Vossler to Leslie V Magness. The May 13 ceremony at Wayfarer's Chapel Portuge Bent was officiated by Rev Kenneth W Knox in a candlelight service for 30 guests. The couple will reside in Long Beach until their Garden Grove home is ready. Magness is the Odessa Texas native, Army veteran, son of Mr and Mrs J T Magness.

Viola Bills Obispo Ave Miss Ink Vossler Leslie V. Magness Wayfarer’s Chapel Portugese Bent Kenneth W.knox Bilis Clinton R. Magness Long Beach Lakewood Bruce Graham Garden Grove J. T. Magness Odessa Texas

Caribbean Cruise Aboard Cavalier Sails May 25

Mrs Nina Martin of 2219 Pinel Ave sails aboard the Alg Coa Cavalier on May 25 for a 16 day Caribbean cruise. The itinerary includes Jamaica Curacao Trinidad Venezuela stops at La Guaira Puerto Cabello and Guanta.

Nina Martin Pinel Ave Algcoa Cavalier Caribbean Jamaica British West Indies Curacao Trinidad Cane Caracas la Guaira Puerto Cabella Guanta Venezuela

Welcome New Members at Informal Dinner Dance

New members of the Pacific Coast Club were feted at a Thursday buffet dinner dance with an informal cocktail party. Host committee led by Mr. and Mrs. Myron Godwin included Dr. and Mrs. Raleigh Neill and many others. Carolyn Thurmond’s 14th birthday was celebrated by James Thurmond and guests from John Marshall Junior High.

Pacific Coast Club Myron Godwin James Thurmond Carolyn John Marshell Junior High School Messrs Mmes. L. Gerome Gavernale F. K. Gerstle E. A. Scown Edwin A. Kayser

Newman John Vows Laid by Candlelight

Miss Elva Lucia John and Frank Newman wed at Greenwich Wedding Chapel in a candlelit ceremony. Bride wore a nylon net gown with lace, hoop skirt, and seed pearl tiara, carrying phaelanensis and stephanotis bouquets. Matron of honor was Mrs. Charles R Newman, sister of the bride. best man was Charles R Newman Jr. Guests included relatives from the John and Newman families. The couple will reside after a honeymoon to an undisclosed destination.

Greenwich Elva Lucia John C. E. John 18Th St Frank Newman Charles. R. Newman Clark Ave Charles R. Newman Canada Long Beach Newman Charles R. Newman Jr Cheryl Sylvia Andering Karen John Percy L Bride Joan Newman Joyce J. John Ple

Towne Club Dinner Dance and Fashion Show Planned

In Hong Beach California on Tuesday May 31 1953 the Towne Club hosts a dinner dance at 7 pm followed by a fashion show staged by Toni Weddes the cocktail hour and club activities committee organizing the event at the Towne Club.

Hong Beach Calif Tues Press-Telegram Towne Club Toni

Whittier College names class officers from Long Beach students

Two Long Beach residents, Ronald Thom and Allene Wilson, were elected to Whittier College student body offices. Thom becomes junior class president for the coming year, while Wilson is secretary of the senior class. Thom majors in history and physical education. Wilson majors in sociology.

Whittier College Long Beach Ronald £. Thom A.C. Thom Gundry Allene J. Wilson Allen W. Wilson Thom Whit Itier Lancer Social Society The Squires Wilson’ High School Wilson Palmer Social Society Wardman Hall Wilson High School Long Beach City College Whittier

Doveys Host Surprise Fete

Relatives and friends gathered at Chief of Police William Dovey’s home at 1500 Ramilla Ave on Friday evening for a surprise birthday party for son Ronald. A buffet supper and playful games created a festive atmosphere with wood roses and purple iris in the decors. Attending were Mrs Dovey’s sister Mrs George Houston and several other local residents including Robert Ewart, Eugene Brewster, Z A Dyer, Robert Barbee, John Robbins, Jack Price, A Collins Jr, Charles Hughes Jr Williams, Mooney, Glen C G McCorm, Drs, Mrs William S Cheney and Burton Pike and Miss Betty McGee.

William Dovey Dovey Ramilla i Ave Ronald Robert Ewart Pomona Eugene Brewster Alhambra Z. A. Dyer Robert Barbee John Robbins Jack Price A. Collins, Jr Charles Hughes Jr Willians Mooney Glen CG. McCorm Drs William 58. Cheney Burton Pike Betty McGee

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