Fetes Precede Philharmonic Concert in Long Beach
The Los Angeles Philharmonic’s season opener in Long Beach drew an elegant social crowd. Auxiliary members hosted dinner parties before the concert featuring works by Beethoven, Berlioz and Chopin, marking the orchestra’s 10th year presenting shows in the area. Notable guests included Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rowan Jr, Mr. and Mrs. George Clayson, Dr. and Mrs. Houston C. Fairley, and visiting Corneille Adrian Van Hees of the Netherlands, among others.
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Elaine Risinger
Taylor
Mrs. Joseph
Long Beach
Preninger
Lido Isle
Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
Beethoven
Berlioz
Chopin
Southern California Symphony Association
Thomas Rowan Delta
Thomas Rowan Jr
Leland Edwards
William Edwards
George Clayson
Lawson Overman
Houston C. Fairley
Gial
Gregory
John Davis
George Veubman
Connie Lu
Mardel Graham
Rose
Ann Wood
Joan Schumacher
Kenneth Reidman
John Chamberlain
Ralph Brown
Corneille Adrian van Hees
Netherlands
State College
John Arkush
Latham Brightman
Victor A. Mingers
Thomas J. Russell
Zelpha Bates
Catherine Boschke
Charles Thomson
Los Angeles
Weaver Pangburn
New York City
Myr
Marcus D. Lipton
Wes
Larry Shey
Daugh
Leonard Pennario
Southland
George F. Paep
Lynn Hossam
Return Home From Europe
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil A. Me Masters of 500 W Ocean Blvd have returned from a three month trip to Europe touring eight countries. Upon her return Mrs Me Masters hosted a luncheon at the Wilton Hotel for members of the Ten Little Grandmas Club with coronation gold pieces as favors and a table decorated with dolls.
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Cecil A. Me- Masters
Ocean Blvd
Europe
Dedication of Kenny Memorial Annex Honor Guests at Ceremony
Hundreds attend the dedication of the Sister Kenny Memorial Annex beside the hospital. Judge George A. Dockweiler presided. Frank Freeman of Paramount Studios delivered the dedicatory speech. A bronze plaque honoring Sister Kenny was unveiled. telegrams from Vice President Nixon, Gov. Knight, and Rosalind Russell were read. The event included a Whittier High School choir and tours of the annex with a garden tea.
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Sister Kenny Memorial
George A. Dockweiler
Frank Freeman
Paramount Studios
Samuel B. Moser
Canon W. Clinton Billing
Joseph R. Jones
Foundation
Whittier High School
Nixon
Goodwin Knight
Rosalind Russell
Kenny
Varied Events on Calendar for Local Organizations
Arthur L. Peterson Unit 27 American Legion Auxiliacy will host Tuesday at 8 p.m. with Rebecca Couts district President and Lois Lowery in charge. Women of the Moose host meetings this week led by Mrs. Rena Ippolito at 8270 Delta Ave. Wednesday library chapter holds night program at 8 p.m. Moose Hall. Bazaar Saturday from 10 a.m. at Moose Hall with dancing to close. Good Sports of Long Beach lunch and card party at Linden Hall Thursday noon. Public invited.
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Arthur L. Peterson
American Legion
Rebecca Couts
Lois Lowery
Women of the Moose
Rena Ippolito
Delta Ave
Library
Moose Hall
Long Beach
Linden Hall
Card Party at Edna Hammond’s VFW Luncheon Tuesday
Galden State ban 279 hosts a card party Tuesday noon in the Veterans Memorial Building Edna Hammond is chairman Luncheon will be served at noon.
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Galden
Veterans Memorial
Edna Hammond
Navy Wives Club gathers for second convention card party
Long Beach Navy Wives Club No. One hosts a 7:30 p.m. card party at Mrs. Edward G. 4 past rational president of Navy Wives Clubs of America, 5558 Keynote St. Socials and mid day events planned. members urged to join and support the naval welfare program.
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Navy Wives Party
Long Beach
Navy Wives Club
Edward G
Navy Wives Clubs of America
Keynote St
Lestey Milstead
Oregon St
Naval
Na Guard
Long Beach Navy Wives Club
Gine
Joseph Browning
Fanwood Ave
William ©. Griffiths
20Th St. Marine Corps
Anniversary notices honor Lon Talbot couple
The 21st anniversary of Mr and Mrs Lon Talbot is noted with a gathering of 12 relatives and friends at Pierre's House of Crepes Suzette in San Marino. Edward and Marie Drake vacation at Carlsbad Hotel by the Sea and plan trips to La Jolla and Del Mar.
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Lon Talbot
Long ‘Beach
Pierre
Crepes Suzette
San Marino
Ocean Resort
Carlsbad
Edward and
Marie Drake
Petri's Dry Cleaning Guarantee Keeps Fabrics Safe
Customers are assured no fabrics will be harmed by dry cleaning at Petri's. The ad promises immediate service without fear, urging frequent refresh for longer wear and beauty. Main office and plant located at 1250 Orange Ave with 10 trucks available for delivery or pickup.
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Petri
Orange Ave
P. S
Nightingales Add Members
Eleven became members of Nightingales the junior auxil iary to Children's Memorial Hospital at a meeting held at Mrs. Frederick Jensen's home 3952 Gardenia Ave. Vice president and membership chairman Mrs. Norman Meager welcomed Mmes. Montie Magree William A. Jameson Robert Blake Richard Lake Donald Werte Reginald Raynor Jr Noel Turner John Sumner Lawrence Stewart Tuane Warner and Jerome Peterson. Mrs. Frederick Taylor conducted the business session when adiance was discussed.
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Nightingales
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Frederick Jensen
Gardenia Ave
Norman Meager
Mmes
Montie Magree
William A. Jameson
Robert Blake
Richard Lake
Donald Werte
Reginald Raynor Jr
Noel Turner
John Sumner
Lawrence Stewart
Tuane Warner
Jerome Peterson
Frederick Taylor
Speed-Up Diet Aid for Women Claimed in New Device
An unidentified New York report promotes a "Speed-Up" method for weight loss using a small muscular tightening device. The ad claims effortless exercise speeds reduction with a normal diet, no drugs, home use, and demonstrations by the company. It asserts improved figure maintenance and relief from muscular aches, with contact details for Dept. 1-A Long Beach California.
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New York
California
Mllneis
U.S
Fifth St
Long Beach
Calil
State Panel on Defense in Long Beach Meeting
A panel discussion on civilian defense in Long Beach highlights the executive board meeting of the Long Beach Council of Parents and Teachers. The event, Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Board of Education Building, features Dr. Floyd Gardner on medical and health measures and Roland Bach of the Red Cross on defense preparation and first aid. Ernest Glaser discusses food problems in disaster times.
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Long Beach
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Virginia Country Club
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Leslie Still Sr
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C. H. Woodruff
Billa Branyon
Shirley Madison
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Arthur P. Adkisson
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