Mrs. Josiah S. Mertz Opens 55th Ebell Year
Mrs Josiah S Mertz presides at the 55th Ebell Club opening in Long Beach with Hazel Quinns Melodiers delivering an hour of engaging music. The new president received a warm ovation, an orchid corsage, and a personalized gavel from Group G. Tea followed the program with elaborate flower themed table decor and active hospitality committees coordinating the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebell
Long Beach
Hazel Quinn
Melodiers
Wilbur Lee
Candy
V. A. Jolliffe
L. E. Shanks
Mertz
Will H. Winston
Burton W. Chace
Powers Couple Observes Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Powers Sr. of 5368 Lime Ave celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a reception at Town Hall. Hosts were their children Merel E. Powers and C. Hi McConnell of Monroe. Thomas R. Powers Jr. of Eugene. Richard E. Powers of San Marino. and Albert H. Powers of Los Angeles, alongside five grandchildren and other family. The couple wed in Washington, D.C., on September 21, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Powers Sr
Lime Ave
Town Hall
Merel E. Powers
Hi McConnell
Monroe
Mich
Thomas R. Powers
Eugene
Ore
Richard E. Powers
San Marino
Albert H, Powers
Los Angeles
Washington, D.C
Shower honors Mrs Daryl Arge Gren at Gardenia Ave home
A shower for Mrs Daryl Arge Gren was hosted at 793 Gardenia Ave by Mrs W G Casey with cohostess Mrs William Weber. Attendees included Mrs Herbert Franke, her mother. Mmes Lawrence Ahlgren, John B Dixon, Clarence Biges, Donald Kuster, Peter Frederick, James Willingham, J R Anderson, Dee Abercrombie, E M Cook, Clance Henderson, Carl Beckman, John Foster, Chester Dunkin, Jay H Ayers, and Misses Carol Swinford, Dean Hendrix, and Sylvia Lenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daryl Argegren
Chester Dunkin
Jay H. Ayers
Carol Swinfordean Hendrix
Sylvia Lenn
New Choir Director Honored at First Baptist Church
Frances Rundstrom received a surprise train case after a post rehearsal party honoring her as the new director. Mr. Powers, veteran of two wars, heads the William McKinley Camp No 23 USWY, with Mrs. Powers as senior vice president of the Ladies Auxiliary. A dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Richie Powers in San Marino. Friendship Chapter of Gold Star Mothers and Blue Star Mothers plan a ham dinner and bazaar at Machinists Hall from 1 to 7 p.m. Reservations through Wright or Anita Elder. Carolyn Bragg pledged by Beta Xi of Kappa Delta at University of Colorado. Bragg, daughter of O. and Mrs. Bragg, long linked to Wilson High School and art major at the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Frances Rundstrom
Runndstrom
Powers
Wm. McKinley Camp No. 23
Uswy
Friendship Chapter
National Gold Star Mothers
Blue Star
Machinists Hall
Aia Wright
Anita Elder
Blue Star Mothers
Beta Xi
Kappa Delta Sorority
University of Colorado
Writers Club Meeting Highlights Readings and Winners
Long Beach Writers Club met at 728 Elm Ave with Mrs. Evis Jorberg delivering thoughts on selling writing. Myrna Heauchamp led the session and Mary Campbell and Jesse Bond directed criticism. Winning manuscripts included Meet the Whooper by Georgia Buckingham and Dont Be a Square Mary by Tarbelle Pieters, with judges Alice Wright Ruth Hughes and Jorberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evis Jorberg
Long Beach Writers Club
Elm Ave
Myrna Heauchamp
Mary Campbell
Jesse Bond
House Guests Honor Mrs Pearle Moore at Reception
Mrs. Pearle Moore of 545 East 14th Street hosted a reception for guests from Pascoe Washington and Aurora Nebraska. Twenty two Aurora friends were invited. A subsequent luncheon was given by Mrs. L. E. Morris at 721 Cedar Avenue. The visitors plan a New York trip to view World Shore Ave games and tour New England.
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New York
World Shore Ave
Mr.Browns
New England
E. C. Brown
England
Lars Anderson
Dean Acheson
Signor de Gasperi
Amleto Giovanni Cicognani
Ort Garber and Ruth Garber Tie In First Foursquare Church
Miss Ruth Willene Garber daughter of Mr and Mrs Ross L Garber and Warren Harding Ort were married in First Foursquare Church in a ceremony before about 500 relatives and friends. Rev William Nickerson officiated. The bride wore white faille taffeta with Chantilly lace and a Chantilly lace tiara veil carrying a white Bible. Bridesmaids were Mrs Randall Gale and Mrs LeRoy Gunn. Best man was Donald Best with ushers Robert Hebden Henry Davis. Flower girl Joan Garber and candlelighters Bernard Hebden Wayne Goldsmith. Reception at the church hosted by Mrs Gene Eggleston Henry Davis and Henry Feeback. The couple resides at 3735 E 14th St after a Grand Canyon honeymoon. The bride is Wilson High School graduate. groom son of Homer B Ort of Lake City. he is in the U S Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Willene Garber
Ross L. Garber
Wehrle St
Warren Harding
First Foursquare Church
William Nickerson
Chantilly
Ronald Weller
Randall Galel
LeRoy Gunn
Donald Best
Robert Hebden
Henry Davis
Joan Garber
Bernard Hebden
Wayne Goldsmith
Mmes
Gene Eggleston
Henry Feeback
Frank Seesney
E. 14Th St
Grand Canyon
Wilson High School
City College
Homer B. Ort
Lake City
Tawa
U.S. Navy
Party Honors Charlene Smith on Her Tenth Birthday
Charlene Smith celebrated her tenth birthday with a party hosted Thursday by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Smith of 146 Park Ave. Attending were Dick Cook Barbara Layman Dave Tucker Ruth Jackson James Moberly Darlene Smith Dick Trainor Charlene Smith Ralph Carr Thomas Cook Peter Willet Ralph Krutch Thomas Sneed Richard Jackson Stanley Sorre Mrs. R. K. Blackwell Messrs. and Mines Kenneth Blackwell Orlan King Joseph Brooker and from Anaheim Mr. and Mrs Charley Moore and Betty Uirich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlene Smith
Elmer E. Smith
Park Ave
Dick Cook
Barbara Layman
Dave Tucker
Ruth Jackson
James Moberly
Darlene Smith
Dick Trainor
Ralph Carr
Thomas Cook
Peter Willet
Ralph Krutch
Thomas Sneed
Richard Jackson
Stanley Sorre
R. K. Blackwell
Messrs. and Mines
Kenneth Blackwell
Orlan King
Joseph Brooker
Anaheim
Charley Moore
Betty Uirich
Autumn Social Season Opens in Capital With Italian Embassy Party
Washington hosts a high profile autumn social opening at the Italian embassy. Prime Minister Alcide de Gasperi and Signora de Gasperi mingle with U.S. officials including Dean Acheson and Averell Harriman. Ambassadors from Venezuela Turkey Greece and Peru attend along with notable guests. Midnight supper follows a large reception in a decorated dining room and patio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gasperi
Washington
Signora de Gasperi
Signora Tarchiani
Dean Acheson
Oscar Chapman
Senora de Araujo
Erkin
Politis
Greece
Bourke Hickenlooper
Pat McCarran
T. J. Kelly
U.S.N
Rei
M. Henri Bonnet
Signor Riccardi
Goretti
Countess Goretti
Italy
Alcide de Gasperi
Truman
Has Beens Attend Long Beach Guard Auxiliary Dinner
The Has Beens entertained the Women's Auxiliary to the Long Beach Mounted Guard at a Venetian Square Coffee Shop dinner. Canasta concluded the evening with attendees including Mmes. Dawson Lerombe William A. Benoist Ray Heely B E Cockriel Clyne Van Every Harry Hill Paul Perrinarry Pattan Howard Mercer Carr Martinson and Orville Dawkins.
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Has Beens
Long Beach
White Shrine Fetes Officers in Nazareth Shrine Meeting
Eight officers of the Order of White Shrine of Jeru salem were feted at Town Hall for 1954-? supreme appointments. Isabel Harbaugh Florence Martin and May Wilson named among supreme officers. Jessie Christensen Marion Harder Louisa Leary Elizabeth Davidson and others honored. Refreshments served by Mary Clark's committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Kirkman
Matilda Grant
Mae Busch
Supreme
Eliza Hackney
Material Objective
Anna Ralph
Supreme Obituary
Worthy
Watchmen
Shepherds
Ben Ann Hancock
Jimmie Clarkson
Jessie Christensen
Marion Harder
Louisa Leary
Elizabeth Davidson
Clara M. Hardy
Elmer K. Hardy
Shirley K. Harrod
Dr. Clifford
Harrod
Louis C. Shull
Robert Bancroft
Mary Clark
Third District Dental Auxiliary Hosts Luncheon Event
Hostesses Mrs. Carroll Mullin and Mrs. Edwin Harvey welcomed members at Mrs. Harvey home on Warwood Road. Mrs. Mulford Smith led the business session as reports and the year’s budget were approved. Mrs. A. E. Saunders announced the puppet show on dental education will start in public schools. Members plan Oct 8 dinner at the Assistance League clubhouse with a floral arrangements program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third District Dental Auxiliary Board
Carroll Mullin
Edwin Harvey
Warwood Rd
Mulford Smith
A. E. Saunders
Assistance League
Buffet Dinner Hosted by Roland L Hill at Pacific Coast Club
Roland L Hill hosted a Thursday evening buffet dinner dance at the Pacific Coast Club. Centerpieces featured maroon and gold pompoms. Attending were Drs Hugh Brown Mme Elizabeth Nielsen Mrs Kathryn Huntley Mrs Anne Graves and others, with cocktails at Hill’s apartment 1620 E Second St before the dinner.
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Roland L. Hill
Pacific Coast Club
Drs
Mmes
Hugh Brown
M. J. Garver
Frank Nelson
Elizabeth Nielsen
Kathryn Huntley
Anne Graves
Richard Opdahl
Everett W. Gibbs
Hill
Second St
India Topic At Bradford Club Meeting
Bradford Club of First Congregational Church discussed the project India with Rev. William McCance leading the talk. Dr. Leo H. LaCage will speak at the next meeting, invites all interested. Attendees list included Lucille Smith and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
First Congregational Church
India
Wiliam McCance
Lois Teter
Leo H. LaCage
Lucille Smith
Betty Stacy
Gloria Christopherson
June McLean
Marie Hatch
Marjorie Hubbard
Elaine Dapes
Harold Wind
Louis LeBasl
Rhodes Young
George Hines
Bob Long
Phil Cratty
Delphian Society Beta Phi to Meet at YMCA Midweek
The Delphian Society Beta Phi chapter will gather Wednesday at 10 p m at the YMCA with Mrs Beatrice McKillop as leader to review three years of programs. Three minute tasks will be given by Madge Griffin Pat Bell Ruth Butler and Ann Lang. A covered dish luncheon is planned for 12 30 p m Thursday by the Jewel Social Club of the Eastern Star at Colonial Hall.
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Jewel Social Club
Order of Eastern Star
Colonial Hall
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Josiah S. Mertz
Nathan Chace
W. 5. Stevens
Percy C. Scott
Sidney A. Cora
KR. J. Booth
Clay B. White
Olive Filis
John C. Kyle
Ellis Slack
Vern D. Hédden
Robert E. Skinner
James A. Bickel
R. C. Sherman
Roy &. Congdon
Lon E. Peck
A. E. Shepherd
Golda Gridley
W. J. Tiffany
Robin L. Hadley
Theodore H. Zietan
Charles F. Lawing
George 5. Cleland
Harold M. Coffey
Walter Killingsworth
Peter 3
Pande
William. Singleton
0. K. Hoffman
William Atkinson
Thomas Powers Sr
Mrs Ahligren
Writers Club
Mary, Mason
William Thomas
Staading
Lima Ave
Jane O. Jones
Griffith Williams
Wales
Ort-Garber
Virginls Weldon
Kelly Press-Telegram
Washington Corressancen
Signora de Gagperi
Signore Tarchiani
Pantharnaccian Gtenars Fine
Mme
Henri Bonnet
Jean de Lattre de Tassigny
Indo-China
Mme. Bonnet
Albin Barkley
Robert Neville
The
Bahamas
Senora de Odria
Peru
U. S. Marks Academy
Senora de Berckmeye
Senora de Freundt Rossel
Senora de la Fuente
Interior
Pei Tinna
Jay Diane Query
William John Moore
James H. Query
Hackett Ave
Jordan High School
Frederick J. Moore
E. Louise St
Jordan
Delphian Society
Jewel Club
Petri Cleaners
Broadway
Pine
Santa Ana
Main
Tenth
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