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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1956
Page
12
A designer recalls the fashion scrutiny of her college daughter Joan and the pressure for parents to balance style with teen opinions. The piece notes how teenage critics shape parental dress choices and predicts a shift from disapproval to affectionate companionship as youths mature.
The annual Snowflake Ball at the Lafayette Motel’s Supper Room will feature Mrs. Claude Denmings and Mrs. Margaret Den, with Lawrence Boyce and numerous guests including the McQueens Wellses Browns and Hilliards. Attire sparkling blue taffeta and rhinestones, door awards, and pre-ball cocktail parties planned.
Dr and Mrs Dean E Goddwin and Dr and Mrs Irving Lasnes returned from a three week trip to Michigan and Las Vegas Macienda hosted them. Also vacationers in Mexico City included Mr and Mrs Tingem and Dr and Mrs George Fraser staying at the Altier Hotel, their Mexico City headquarters.
Donor Leaders Tony Reach Council Ma 17 hosted a Friday party at Morgan Hall honoring Louise Burkhart district deputy national councilor Isataila Rou bel deputy national councilor and Helen Nelson former deputy. Mrs Lora Watson led the effort assisted by Minoes Elberta Taylor and Rox Billie.
Carrie Elizabeth Hen Rice daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Hen Rice 6682 Gale Avenue married Bobby Joe Rowland of Bakersfield in a recent afternoon ceremony at Aloha Wedding Chapel. The newlyweds now reside in Bakersfield.
Royal Neighbors at America Camp 8948 held a membership initiation with refreshments and a Thanksgiving theme in ICOF Hall. Mrs Kattureh Crispen led a session, with Mrs Melen Osborn installing Mrs Agnes Bayress as Faith.
Mr and Mrs R P Wiggins of Long Beach celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a cocktail party in La Jolla and a family dinner at Hearthside Restaurant. Attending were their son T W Wiggins of Pacific Beach, daughter and son-in-law Del Atkins and May Wondworth from Long Beach, and five grandchildren plus a great grandchild. The couple wed in 1906 in St Louis and moved to Long Beach in 1931 after Mr Wiggins retired. He later joined Atkins and Wiggins Building and Engineering Contractors for five years.
Recent guests at Shadow Mountain Club in Palm Desert included Mr. and Mrs. EB. J. Bosch and family, E. Z. Moore, Helen Cherrier, and Mary Kukura.
Patrons plan an annual White Elephant Sale and card party to raise funds for a generous scholarship. Thursday evening at Pardons of Tong Beach City College features dessert and coffee at 6 50 p m with entertainment at 7 in Shells Garden Room. Members are invited to linger long after the sale and card play.
United Spanish War Veterans auxiliary will elect new officers Saturday evening at 7 30 in the Veterans Memorial Building. The event involves State William McKillevy Auxiliary No 2.
North Long Beach Women’s Cle and the Junior Women’s Club host the sixth annual Beauty of Santee Show at Houghton Park Clubhouse on December 1 and 2. Doors open Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon. no awards prizes or entry fee, aim to uplift the holiday season through purelife exhibits and decorations from local members. Mrs Kenneth McCafferty, general chair, leads the effort with assisted by Ce cil Ruth, Martin Bonnewitz, William Atams, and John Garrelis. Mrs Virgil Koon presides over the senior group.
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