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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1949
Page
2
Marjorie Duncan Baker presented authentic songs in elaborate period costumes at the Ebell Club in Los Angeles with Leola Miller on piano. Mrs. James Bryan Murray organized the program. Mrs. Ellis Slack led the business session as Christmas décor and luncheon plans unfolded.
Mrs. Margaret Gienger and Robert Stetson wed at the Mission Inn chapel in Riverside at 4 30 p m Mrs Stetson a Long Beach native and UC LA graduate teaches in education She is one of the Pike twins whose sister is Dr Claire E Pike The Pike family roots extend to Long Beach Hemet San Bernardino and Vernon Center Minnesota
Agassiz Nature Club members and guests heard an illustrated talk Wings Over Viking Lands by Charles M Ballard courtesy of American Airlines. Ruth lH Kirkland spoke on Fashion Hints from Nature stressing nature friendly color design. Margaret Heigele reported on Audubon screen tours. R D Pickrell reviewed a Santa Ana Park Bolsa Chica Lagoon field trip. Local social notes mention Thanksgiving visits to Death Valley Scotty’s Castle and relatives in Corona and Los Angeles. Delta Chapter Lambda Sigma Phi Sorority to hold fur fashion show with Libby Spawr modeling.
SR and Mrs Harry William Marks announce the betrothal of their daughter Carol Jean to Marshall Kerr Putter son of Mrs David Ansher of Los Angeles and Joseph A Putter of Dallas Texas The couple were feted Sunday evening when the bride elects parents hosted a buffet supper The bride to be is a Wilson High School graduate who attended UCLA and is an alumna of Phi Beta Gamma sorority Her fiancé attended USC where he was affiliated with Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity
The QTUpENTS at Wilson High School received a charter to form a Woodrow Wilson chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America, the first in Long Beach. The project focuses on a study of 1949 graduating commercial majors with Cynthia Kramer as president and a slate of officers and charter members listed.
Silverado Park Community Church bazaar runs tomorrow 11am to 9pm with dinner 6 to 8. Items include towels jams and cooked foods. Notables directing the bazaar are Mrs Estei Vavak Mrs Roy Carner Mrs James Weldele and Mrs Geneva Brown. Also mentions Bixby Knoll Christian Church dinner 6:30pm with guests the Gordons and Mrs Seger who are moving to Santa Monica. Various Women’s Council groups meet Thursday and a joint installation of officers is planned with the Second Presbyterian Church executive board. Martha Circle hosting a Merchants and Manufacturers Luncheon at 12:30pm in the lower auditorium. Reservations through Mrs J Westerman and Mrs Jonam.
Miss V Faure Rilliet led the Wilson PTA meeting on Are We Applying the Golden Rule to Japan addressing Japanese aims to learn English adopt American clothes homes and diet. Delegates and officers from Long Beach Council of Parents and Teachers discussed by law updates CARE aid and upcoming events join club rounds and a December breakfast meeting.
At a Shadow Mountain Club luncheon in Palm Desert attendees include Mmes. Robert Lisle Al Warhurst and Stella Atchley of Long Beach and Mines Hayes Robins Jr. Mrs. M. C. Johnson Mrs. Vernon Cunningham and Mrs. Merritt A. Calkins of Seal Beach were present as the Southern District Junior Membership California Federation of Women’s Clubs gathered for its fall convention in Palm Springs.
Mrs Grace Miller was honored with a handkerchief shower by the Arthur L Peterson Unit 27 American Legion Auxiliary after a rehearsal on November 15. She will leave for Stockton where Homer Miller takes charge of the United Brethren Church. Miller served as service officer and chaplain, while Grace was a unit member and choir participant. Mr and Mrs Peter H Pande and their son hosted relatives including Peter H Pande Jr and the Sadlers at a recent holiday gathering in La Canada.
The William McKinley Auxiliary 27 1 U S W V will sew on Thursday at Daisy Hildreth's home 1217 Werner Street. The auxiliary will convene at 7 30 p m Saturday in Veterans Memorial gym.
Holiday guests include Mr and Mrs A L McLaurine at 315 Pacific Ave visiting Mr and Mrs R M Tindal of Fort Worth and Sacramento and Mr and Mrs H Wit Barbara H Cra Kay and Mrs Lala Altman. Cornell Women’s Club of Southern California to hold a luncheon December 3 at 12 50 pm at the home of club resident Mrs N Bruce Milton Beverly Hills.
Mrs. Laura I Hen ile of 845 Redondo Ave and William Leete Hayes of Sacramento wed in Reno Nevada with Ted E Strode and his wife as attendants. Officiant Dr Mark Pike. The newlyweds visited Mrs Hayes sister in Fallon Dyer Ranch toured Comstock Lode towns Dayton Silver City Gold Hill Virginia City and Thanksgiving with the Strode family before returning to Long Beach.
The executive board will hold a 1:30 p.m. Christmas party at 320 Juninera Ave with a gift exchange and follow up program. Grace Methodist Church Study Groups meet 10:30 a.m. in the women's parlor with lessons by Mrs. Madialene Wilson and Miss Eva Senseney. Alpha Circle and 10 of Women’s Union of First Christian Church host a bazaar from 1 to 4 p.m. in the church banquet room. Dr Roy L. Smith will address the women of WSC of First Methodist after luncheon. Morning devotion at 10:30 a.m. opens the Women’s Union meeting. a missionary session follows at 1:15 p.m. with Mrs. S. J. Hinds.
University women of Long Beach Lodge 600 Mooseheart fundraiser features a dress of 1000 pockets under Ora Kowalski, supporting Mooseheart children. New College of Regents members Susie Bobst Florence Hansen Martha Warner Jennie Shaw J Sara Grieve, with 18 Long Beach members. Also program by John Tracy Clinic, with Mrs Spencer Tracy honored earlier. Social event and bazaar at Masonic Temple include contract games and table awards.
Mrs. Rufus A. Davis, ways and means chair of the Long Beach Osteopathic Society Auxiliary, hosted subcommittee chairs at a luncheon to discuss a white elephant sale and fashion show. A purse funded by auxiliary money was allotted to buy a gift for the aurialary during Europe trip. Guests included committee chairs Mrs. Donald Truitt, Mrs. W. Wesley Rowe, Mrs. Clarence Wensley, Mrs. Gerald Houts, and others. Wallace Herrewig and his Star Makers Chart will perform at 8 p.m. tomorrow at the Municipal Service Man's Club with Jean Bryant on piano. Refreshments will be served at 9:30 p.m. to servicemen and friends.
Mrs Clark and Mrs Keith A Clark were honored at a recent shower hosted by Pat Decker at 43 Falcon Ave. Autumn flowers provided decor and the hostess was helped by her mother Mrs M Decker in serving refreshments.
The Western Shore Chapter D A R met for luncheon at the Lafayette House then held a business meeting. They voted to send contributions to Kate Duncan Smith Jamassie Schools and the Neighborhood Center in California, and Christmas gifts to South Union Folk Indian School Weldon.
Geraldine Bohannan and Melvin J. Erickson exchanged vows in a late afternoon candlelight ceremony on Thanksgiving Day. Rev. Arnold M. Nelson officiated. The bride, daughter of Dr. J. H. Bohannan of Arkansas, wore a taupe wool suit with yellow rose corsage. Maid of honor Mary Arnold wore old rose wool with white flowers. Attendant was Bob Bronson. Erickson is a merchant marine lieutenant commander. They plan a Dec 1 home at 941 Broadway after a honeymoon in San Francisco. An Adult Post Polio Club meeting is set for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Community Hospital staff room.
Washington society notes highlight the royal guest Shah of Iran and the newly married vice president and Mrs Barkley. Dinner at Anderson House featured elaborate dishes and rare wines as security and ceremonial pomp accompanied the event.
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