World Understanding Through Languages Says Margaret Biddle
International hostess and author Margaret Thompson Biddle urges US students to study multiple languages. She notes European children learn several languages due to proximity, while Americans often rely on English. Biddle cites her own experiences in Paris London and Europe and offers practical tips for travelers to learn phonetic phrases for basic communication.
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Lwa Aulkehimume
Margaret Thompson Biddle
Helena
Mont
Paris
Europe
British Broadcasting Co
US Army
SHAEF
Committee For
Rheims
Frankfurt
Biddle
Statewide Nurse Recruitment Begins Early Next Year
George Badenhausen of Long Beach and the California Hospital Association announce a statewide nurse recruitment program to begin early next year. The California Medical Association and the California League for Nursing sponsor it with the League’s Committee on Careers in Nursing directing efforts from San Francisco, coordinating with schools and public agencies. Plans include a potential Long Beach nursing school and a nursing curriculum at Long Beach State College, contingent on oil funds release.
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California
George Badenhausen
Long Beach
California Hospital Association
State Hospital Association
California Medical Association
California League For Nursing
League
San Francisco
Hadenhausen
Badenhausen
Community Welfare Council
Long Beach State College
End Classes on Federation End Classes on Federation
Long Beach club hosts federation orientation training during summer activities. Kathleen Head led the tea with Hazel Gray Vinnie Neudeck Merle Parmley Hazel Brind assisting. Twila Wood and Virginia Beck presided at the table. Guests included Vivian Showalter Zadha Ramsay Mary Poemiller and district chair Autumn Chrysanthemums decor. Luncheon hosted by Mrs Hart Prochow at 4632 Cerritos Dr featured several attendees from Wilmington Torrance and Compton.
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Long Beach National Business and Professional
FWCA
Theelub
Kathleen Head
Wilmington
Torrance
Margaret Ives
Long Beach National Business and Professional Women
Hazel Gray
Vinnie Neudeck
Merle Parmley
Hazel Brind
Twila Wood
Virginia Beck
Vivian Showalter
Margaret Ives Club
Zadha Ramsay
Mary Poemiller
Mums
Stsawithe
Hart Prochow
Cerritos Dr
Mmes, Bert Alexander
Don Bonar
Herold Sorenson
Richard Gallup
Sanford, O'Neil
Compton
Burt Stewart
Cohostesses Honor Miss Dar Tene Dobbins At Shower
A bridal shower honored Miss Dar Tene Dobbins ahead of her October 9 wedding to John A. Coultrup Jr. at Our Savior Lutheran Church. Hostesses were Mrs Way Middough and Mrs Gilbert Range at 5254 The Toledo with pink carnations and silver candelabra centerpiece. Attending were family members and friends, including Mrs James Dobbins, Mrs Edith Harris, and many others.
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Dar- Tene Dobbins
John A. Coultrup Jr
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
Way
Gilbert Range
Toledo
James Dobbins
Edith Harris
J. Coultrup
Mmes
John Baeynes
Edward Barbara
Raymond Berns
William ‘Strickland
Olga Day
Wil Ham ‘Terpstra
Theodore Zimmerman
Norma Baker
Carol Dobbins
Ruth Durrell
Katy Ebell
Pat Wheeler
Mary Lu Orkray
Couple Says Nuptial Vows at Home of Parents
Alamogordo New Mexico hosts the marriage of Constancia Mast to Richard J. Rynearson. The ceremony took place at the bride’s parents home with Miss Mast wearing white lace over taffeta. White orchids and lilies of the valley decorated the bouquets. The couple’s reception followed. The bride is a Polytechnic High alumna. The groom, a Logansport, Indiana native, is serving in the air force.
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Alamogordo
N. M
Richard J. Rynearson
C. A. Mast
Olive Ave
Constancia L. Mast
D. L. Bartholomew
Polytechnic High School
B. N. Rynearson
Logansport
Ind
Airy Arce
Bay Throng Views Fall Fashion Show in San Pedro
Secluded Royal Palms along the ocean's edge provided a picturesque background for a luncheon and fall fashion viewing by the Junior Auxiliary of the Assistance League of San Pedro. California couture featured imported fabrics and duchess satin gowns, with decor in autumn colors. The event, chaired by Mrs. Mark B. Speer Jr., supported philanthropic projects. A separate Pi Sigma Phi rushee gathering at De Etta Banks’s home welcomed about 50 guests, naming Loretta Martin as president and announcing new initiates De Etta Banks and others.
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San Pedro
Royal Palms
White's Point
Assistance League of
Carroll Harrison
Ayers McCowan
San Pedro Assistance League
Mark B. Speer Jr
Charles W. Addison
Mimes
Robert Warnock
William A. Iverson Jr
Robert. Rados
Pi Sigma Phi
Poly
de Etta Banks
Lewis Ave
Loretta Martin
Faye Woodland
Diane Cavin
Nancy Foust
Velma Davis
Helen Sliesmeyer
Ann Taylor
Pat Wattins
Silver Year Party Fetes Silkwood Anniversary
The Silkwoods celebrate a silver wedding anniversary with a surprise open house hosted by son Gordon Silkwood and daughter-in-law at 2917 Eucalyptus Ave. Yellow and white chrysanthemums decorate the home, a silver motif cake centers the table, and Al Wright pours as a list of guests attends.
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Harry Silkwood
Inlaw
Gordon Silkwood
Messrs
Mmes
Paul Snedeen
al Hindman
Lynn Perry
William McGovern
Leslie Silva
John Eckard
Carlyle Eckard
Jimmie Economides
David Clark
Frank Campbell
Howwell Fox
W. N. Hawkins
Wesley Rush
William Price
al Wright
Leonard Seilers
Margaret Howe
June Aides
Ruby Silva
Anita Poppenberg
Misses Dortha Carpenter
Margaret Onlid
Plaza Nursery Group Plans For October Start
Plaza Nursery Group met to prepare for a first week October start for the Second Plaza Cooperative Nursery. Mothers adopted enrolment procedures and endorsed health requirements. Mrs Nelcie Npatchett and Mrs Louise Frank assisted in planning class schedules. Reports were given by Mrs Robert Gumbiner chairsmothers, Mrs Donald Seidler chair, and Mrs Robert Nixon health chair.
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Second Plaza Co-operative
Sdz Zested
Nelcie Npatchett
Louise
Frank
Robert Gumbiner
Smothers
Donald Seidler
Robert Nixon
Taylor Candidate Endorsed for National Cactus Society Board
Members of the Long Beach Cactus Club at Garden Grove endorsed Taylor Jr for the national board of directors of the Cactus and Succulent Society of America during a home gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Mace. The event featured a tour of the new home with pool and greenhouse, a discussion of cactus propagation methods, and a display of rare plants. An October Halloween party was announced for the Wilmington home of president Jack Kienke and Mrs Kienke.
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Mace. Taylor, Jr
Long ‘Beach
Cactus Club
Garden Grove
Taylor
National Board of Directors
The
Cactus and Succulent Society, of America
Jack Kienke
Ladies Guild Plans Event at St Timothy Lutheran
Mrs Austin Wilson chairs the October meeting program for the Ladies Guild of St. Timothy Lutheran Church. Reviews include The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale and On Being Fit to Live With by Harry Emerson Fosdick. Luncheon hostesses are Mrs Bruce Todesftson, Mrs Robert Yarger, and Mrs Lloyd Finch.
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Austin Wilson
Ontair
Ladies’ Guild of
St. Timothy Lutheran Church
T. R. O'Keefe
Norman Vincent Peale
Wilson
Harry’ Emerson Fosdick
J. K. Johnson
Carita
Charles J. Posner
Tulane
Mary
Sholem Asch
Clarence Vance
Music Observances In Observance Of Music Month
In observance of Music Month members of Samuel Thomas Unit 326 of the American Legion Auxiliaries enjoyed a program with Esther Penn Gregory Department of California Music chair Tas as guest of honor. She presented the Unit the Department's four point music program for the year. Each unit shall sing at least one stanza of the National Anthem at ritual openings. Music to be included in one meeting a month, a community sing soloist or group or recordings. Each district to have at least one soloist trio and quartet with choirs where areas warrant. Department competition arranged with at least three choruses and four or more quartets and trios. Chloe Eienburg unit musician continued with a discussion on American Folk Songs with George Griffith instructor of music at Lindbergh Junior High singing four numbers.
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Samuel Thomas
The
American Legion
Aux
Esther
Penn.Gregory
Department of California
Tas
Ito
Chloe Eienburg
George Griffith
Lindbergh Junior
Buffet Honoring Theta Sigma Phi Members Given
A dinner was hosted at 2851 Golden Ave by Mr and Mrs Vincent Kerfoot in honor of yushees of Alpha Jota Chapter Theta Sigma Phi. Attendees included Grace Ed gar and others: James Sims Kenneth Skinner Joe Har ver Gilbert Morris Edward Zinner George Cathcart Richard Sanford Harvey Ryan Robert Ellis George Brown Thel pua Wilson and Norman Johnson.
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Theta Sigma Phi
Alpha Jota
Vincent Kerfoot
Golden Ave
Grace Edgar
Messrs
and Rimes
James Sims
Kenneth Skinner
Joe Harver
Gilbert Morris
Edward Zinzer
George Cathcart
Richard Sanford
Harvey Ryan
Robert Ellis
George Brown
Thelpua Wilson
Norman Johnson
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Woman's Music Club
B. Tuckley Thorpson
el Jardin Ave
Leonard B. Payne
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Robert Childs
Erma Aiken
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Knowler
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Wood
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Robert Leyhe
Ruth Dorrance
Max Beistle
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E. B.J. Leihammer
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Hazel Shepherd
James Osborne
Tohn
Mass
J. Vernon Brown
Ethel S
Haw
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Municipal Art
Cent Center
Ebell
Ebell Club
Lon
Peek
Brower's
Belgium
Wilbur ‘H. Setts
John Roggeveen
Frank Bader
Dean P. Gilmore
Philip Putnam
Joseph J. Smith
Harry Stafford
Earl V. Reynolds
Charles Brantingham
Sidney Jones
Norman Scott
Walter Yaish
Harold O. Gray
John C. Dixon
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