Colorful Autumn Dinners and Club Meetings Chronicle
The Long Beach area hosts multiple club events in mid November. Ebell and Sunset Beach groups held Thanksgiving motif dinners and luncheons at the clubhouse and homes. Guests included Mrs. Mertz, Mrs. Comyns, Mrs. Stanton, and Mrs. O. T. Ellis. Activities featured bridge, canasta, story readings, and bandage work for Civil Defense, with decorations of bronze chrysanthemums and turkey motifs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebell
Dept
Rupert F. McCook
Department
Elmer D. Jones
Mmes
Walter Killingsworth
Merton Betts Smith
Mack L. McGee
Gustav Berg
Charles Evett
Lewis van Winkle
William Minnick
John O. McDonald
Mace Cox
Paul J. Walker
Josephine Stanton
Sunset Beach Woman's Club
Frank Comyns
Harry Knouse
Mabel Gallo
Comyns
Vacationers Report Trips and Conventions
Mrs Dwight B Williams Mrs Howard Dumm and Mrs Charles Nelson hosted Natalla Club members sharing accounts of trips to New York Philadelphia and Washington after a luncheon at the Williams home Gifts and a birthday shower were given to Mrs Dumm A three week Midwest vacation to Des Moines included a convention where Dr Pettigrew was elected vice president Palm Springs Ensenada trips followed Mrs Pettigrew and Dr Pike and Mrs Fisher traveled from the city to attend nursing association events Student delegate from Bishop Johnson College of Nursing accompanied by several others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight B. Williams
Howard Dumm
Charles Nelson
Natalla Club
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Wiliams
Mmes
John Griffin
Harold Brooks
M. Verne Holmes
Sally Phelan
Blossom Wilson
Robert M. Slater
Albert K. Mealey
E. G. Kimme
Waldo Moore
Mrs. Dumm
Chestnut Ave
Ace L. Pettigrew
Des Moines
Iowa
Pettigrew
American College of Osteopathic
Constance Clithero Wedding to Capt Lawrence E Freligh
Constance Beverly Clithero, daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley D Clithero of 3723 Cedar Ave, married Capt Lawrence E Freligh USAF at Long Head Municipal Air Force Base Chapel on Nov 10. Rev Delmar Partin officiated. bride wore purple velvet frock with pink satin trim and carried a white prayer book with a white orchid. sister Nancy Jean Clithero attended, Lt Allan Aaronson USAF was best man. The couple resides at 218 E Second St. Capt Freligh, formerly of St Petersburg Fla, has served ten years in the Air Force and attended City College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley D. Clithero
Cedar ‘Ave
Aue
Constancé Beverly
Lawrence E. Freligh
USAF
Long Head Municipal ‘Air Force Base
Delmar Partin
Nancy
Jean- Clithero
Raaldof
Allan Aaronson
New
Freligh
Polytechnic
City
College
Preligh
St. Petersburg
Pla
Arabian minister honored before U S military tour
A reception for ELR.H. Prince Misha'al Ibn Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia was hosted by Air Force Secretary and Mrs. Finletter for 500 at the Naval Medical Center Officers Club in Bethesda. Col. Gen. Day accompanies the prince on his U.S. military installation tour as other high ranking officials attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
T. K. Finletter
ELR
Misha’al Ibn Abdul Aziz
Saud
Saudi Arabia
Naval Medical Center
Bethesda
United States
Edwin M. Day
U.S
Dharhan
Navy
Dan A. Kimhail
Buxtons Fete Silver Year Celebrated at Olive Avenue
Mr and Mrs Earl V Buxton hosted a reception and dance at Carpenters Hall on Olive Ave to mark their 25th wedding anniversary. The event featured yellow and orchid flowers and a three tiered cake. Attendees included many local residents and guests from San Diego and Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Cerleton
Allan Johnson
Roy Strisser
Steve Darcy
Ray Becks
Harry Hull
Harold Cornforth
Lee Morris
Mel Allen
William Boerdam
Lester Fox
Ernie Thornburgh
Billy Davison
Bill Niekamp
Bob Bryant
Shirley Friel
Edna Hesser
Juanita Haney
Goldie West
Mae Arzelli
Jessie Seogin
Terry Dummer
Jack Talley
Darrell Friel
Glen LeMuer
Glen Duvall
Vernon Lennox
Bruce Millard
San Diego
Gene Boredam
Holanid
Recital at Ruth Herman Home Delights Local Pupils
Voice pupils Dixie Mae Brown Shirley Shaw Merle Winslow Carol De Bra Gilbert Winslow Lenore Herman performed classical and modern songs with Ellie Mae Lamb at the piano. A social hour followed as Mrs Clyde Winslow served punch. Three sisters reunite after 37 years with Mrs Ethel Lamarr Moore visiting from Washington Court House Ohio, then Mrs Al Skoglund and Mary Dorothy Brown join in pre Thanksgiving dinner before Moore returns home by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Herman
Dixie Mae Brown
Shirley Shaw
Merle Winslow
Carol de Bra
Gilbert Winslow
Lenore Herman
Ellie Mae Lamb
Clyde Winslow
Ethel Lamarr Moore
Washington Court House
Ohio
al Skoglund
E. Arbor Rd
Mary Dorothy Brown
Long Beach
Charter Day Observed by Ebell Club in Spanish Fiesta
Fifty five years after 1896 founding of the Ebell Club of Long Beach a Charter Day celebration featured a Spanish luncheon in the auditorium with a Spanish music program. Mrs. Josiah S. Mertz led in Spanish attire as guests were welcomed and a T shaped table featured Spanish decor and corsages. Past presidents and former charter members attended, telegrams were read, and a memorial service honored departed presidents. The afternoon program included soprano Bonnie Hyndman in Spanish songs, dance and music by Tony Farrell and his Latin Revue, with performers Anita Don Howard and Tavo Espérance. A business session planned silver service purchases funded by bequests, and a Christmas collection and festival were announced.
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Elsi We Uve
Asuu
Ehbell Clua
Charter
Josiah S. Mertz
Nina ©. Jackson
Long Beach
L.E. Goodhue
Berkeley
Mertz
Goodhue
Club
B. B. Stakemiller
Ill‘hess
Stephen R. Hemmi
Bonnie Hyndman
Ponce
Herac
Rose Bishop
V. A. Jolliffe
I-T
Ways and Means
Ebell Juniors
Harald Larsen
Ebel Juniors
Campbell-Tipton
Tony Farrell
Anita
Don Howard
Tavo
Esperanca
Hemet
Santa Barbara
Wilbur Lee Candy
Robert Krause
R. J. Booth
Harriet Milliner
Ebel
Ebell
California
Visiting relatives join Thanksgiving at Arnold home
During a two week stay Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Sliff and daughter Patricia of Yakima Washington visit grandparents Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Arnold at 1524 Stanton Pl. Thanksgiving dinner will include Mr. and Mrs. John Welling of Riverside. Patricia Sliff and cousins Joan Goff and Steve Millett will celebrate a birthday Sunday at 3769 Seabrew Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard S. Sliff
Patricia
Yekma
Wash
L. A. Arnold
Stanton Pl
John Wellingon
Riverside
D. E. Millet
Seabrew Ave
Joan
Steve
Alumnae to Share In Celebration Plans at Beverly-Wilshire
Long Beach Alpha Omicron Pi alumnae group meets at Mrs. Malcolm Epley home to plan decor for the Founders Day branch on December 2 in the Crystal Room at the Beverly-Wilshire Hotel. The event draws about 300 women from Southern California and across the United States and Canada. In attendance were Mrs. Marshall J. Watcher of Downey and members including Mertree Hollinger James Henderson Ray Ecton Karl Frederick Virgil Wall Eugene Blomberg Frank Wheeler Edward Stoll J H McLaughlin Finn Rasmussen Arch Elliott and Miss Suzanne Bryant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly-Wilshire
Long Beaeth
Alpha Omicron
Southern California
United States
Canada
Malcolm Epley
E. Third Street
Marshall J. Watcher
Downey
Mines
Mertree W. Hollinger
James B. Henderson
Ray Ecton
Karl Frederick
Virgil Wall
Eugene Blomberg
Frank Wheeler
Edward M. Stoll
J. H. McLaughlin
Finn Rassmussen
Arch Elliott
Suzanne Bryant
Wanted to Rent ad seeks fast results in Compton area
In the Press Telegram a reader asks for a housing rental message aimed at quick responses. Contact Mal Miss Bryan at Newmark for expert help with wording and placement in the Compton area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press-Telegram
Compton
Miss Bryan
Newmark
New Estrolar Cream Claim Years Younger Look
An advertisement touts Gourielli’s Estrolar Cream with ozonides and estrogenic hormones to restore skin oxygen and moisture, reduce wrinkles, and firm the face. Promises noticeable results within days and a 30 day supply for $5 plus tax at Buffums' Street Floor store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ig Gourielli
Science
Gourielli
Buffums
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P. C. Nix
Flora Smith
Isabel’ Talbott
L. B. Strong
Robert Weaver
Lucille ‘Dillon
Lela Sutton
Long Beach Story League
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Philip O'Toole
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Rookus
Hastings
Leo Harrington
Ann's Club
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Joanne Sraith
North Long Beach
Toastmistress Club
Peterson's Wagon Wheel
Thelma Hanscom J
Dorothy Sawyer
Georgia Reed
Venus Perrin
Bernice Baxter
Kathleen Love
Toastmasters Club
Joan Cannon
Richard Hamilton
Mrs. Rich
Elle Hamilton
Patricia Co
Harris Rogers
Maine Ave
Taoleon Club
Frank Morris
Tom Norcross
Mottell's Chapel
Myrtle Lovett
Ensenada
Claire B. Pike
A. L.fisher
Katherine Crump
California State Nurses Association
Constance Clithero
Capt
Virginia W. Kelly
Preas-Telegram
Washington Correspondent
Ity
John
Milton Academy
Milton
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Sanford B. Dewood
Slater Miller
Millers
Honolulu
Brighton
Blake Clark
Clark
Tennessee
Margaret Turner
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W. S. Culvertson
Hawaii
Joseph R. Farrington
Buxtons
J. T. Rankin
Joseph C
E. Ocean Blvd
Frank Stuil
Rankins
Fred Gasser
Hugh Stewart
Blue Ridge Mountains
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First St
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Thomas Hardesty
Clifford Cole
Walter Martin
Robert Helms
Best
Ruth Reece
Press-Telegram Club
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