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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1947

Page

14

Greek Letter Groups Active With Autumn Get-togethers

Opcus of several Greek letter chapters hosted autumn gatherings and planned overseas charity work. Notable events included Sigma Delta Chapter incumbents, a Nu Phi Mu founders day meeting, Tau Theta Sigma Phi rushees’ fiesta, and Epsilon Stema Alpha and Bet Slama Phi socials. Attendees and hostesses spanning multiple addresses joined in festive dinners, barbecues, and fashion- and decor-centered activities.

Theta Sigma Phi Genevieve Isslich van Buren St Act Hazel Chew Maxine Clemmet Lola Sargent Anni Lee Nystrom Betty Elestrand Mildred Wodd Harrickt Burghardt Killian King Joyce Quincy Frances Robinson Ariene Tallon Jane Wiliams

Alamitos Bay Penguin Fleet Elects Officers

Joe McQuilkin becomes Fleet Captain of the newly formed Alamitos Bay Penguin Fleet formed from members of the former Los Angeles Penguin Fleet. A dinner and business meeting at 5633 Naples Canal followed a sailboat event as plans for winter sailing were set.

Alamitos Bay Romane Violette Naples Canal Los Angeles Balboa Joe McQuilkin Ethel Lucas Winchell F. Bofce Rol Lucas al Collins Wiliam Me. Killop Fred Cutchshaw

Emblem Club No. 106 Hosts Potluck Social Evening

Emblem Club No. 106 invites members and guests to a covered dish supper at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday evening followed by card playing. Open to all members and invited guests.

Emblem Club Masonic Temple

Engagement of Jean Worley to Sgt Samuel York

Mr and Mrs Frank Worley of 425 E Eugie St announce the engagement of their daughter Jean to Sgt Samuel York son of Mrs H J Bowman of 630 Cedar Ave and to Fresno Sam York. The couple plans wedding vows to be exchanged in the near future.

Frank ‘Worley E. Eugie St Jean Sgt Samuel York H. J. Bowman Cedar Ave Sam Fresno

Local Artist Returns From Zion Bryce Canyon Sketching Trip

Edgar J. Lore, a local artist, returns from a painting and sketching vacation at Zion and Bryce Canyon. He joined South ern California artists Sam Hyde Harris and Darwin Duncan for several days of painting near St. George, Utah.

Edgar J. Lore Zion Bryce Canyons Sam Hyde Harris Darwin Duncan California St. George Utah

Wedding at First Baptist Church Chapel

Miss Mildred Griffith of this city married Samuel Edward Combs of Huntington Park with Dr. Winfield Edson officiating. The ivory satin gown featured a hoop skirt and lace yoked veil. Guests included matron of honor Mrs. Donah Beland and best man Dona Cook. The couple will reside at 1037 BE First St after a Grand Canyon honeymoon.

Irst Baptist Church Mildred Griffith Samuel Edward Combs Huntington Park Winfield Edson E.c. Ortell Donah Beland Dona Cook Joseph Dean Robert. Dean Dianne Combs Helen Clarke Iya Glover Blale DeGroat Joel Griffith Baker, Fla Razier First St

Women City Club notes celebrate 12th birthday

A report from the Women’s City Club details its 12th birthday celebration at Mrs. J L Montague’s home with cohosts Mrs. E K Graeber Mrs. Leland June and Mrs Peter Monshower hosting. About 200 members and eight guests attended a luncheon with a birthday cake and motion pictures by Frederick HH Mitchell president.

Woman’s City Club J. L. Montague Leland Junes Peter’ Monshower Frederick HH. Mitchell Ware Mmes Mitchell Donald Bland Tueille Swenson Lonald Carson Robert Smith Marble Wells Te ’ Tgow Women’s City Richard Good Bruce ‘Turner Grant ‘Maddy Mmes A.J. Cobb W. H. Gillis Mable Otteson Alice Eccleatom

Shipmates Club Plans Inaugural Dinner Dance

The Shipmates Club will hold its first dinner dance at the Navy Chapel tomorrow evening at 6:30. Officers include J. J. Quillivan president H. J. Kellen glee club president C. W. Adams secretary S. W. Kahle treasurer Mrs. Wi. RP. Comilske program chairman and Albert C. Ramsey toastmaster. Entertainment features Harold Agal's male quartet Jess Shennan tenor and Chaplain Mrs T. P. Riddle will be guests. Congressman Bradley is slated as a speaker at the ENow 5 meeting for members of the child.

Phe Navy Chapel J. J.quillivan H. J.kellen Glee W. Adams S.W. Kahle Mra Wi RP. Comilske Albert C. Ramsey

Women’s Music Club groups plan and meetings noted

Social calendar for the Woman’s Music Club lists Jerome Kern and Stephen Foster groups hosting luncheons, teas, and officer meetings at homes and clubs. Attendees include Mrs. Sylvia Coonen, Mrs. Joan A. Harris, Mrs. Leslie H. Smith, Mrs. C. E. Cole, and others with plans for gatherings, jurcheons, and a Philharmonic committee start.

IREE Woman’s Music Club Jerome Kern Sylvia ‘Coonen Inden Ave Joan A. Harris Ebel Vimes Geneva Chronister J. Q. McDonald Leslie H. Smith Wallace J. Hudson Stephen. Foster Luicheor Cerrito Ave C. E. Cole Marshall F Donald H. Coulter Mmes Phillip Irma Cline Frank Greene Paul Betz William R. Atkinson Charles Evett Raymond Harden Philharmonic Committee Rivo Alto Canal Philharmonic Orchestra Ebell WU. Yam Atkinson James B. Murray Mmes. Galt’ Bowen Alfred Carter Carl Cameron Robert E. Hunter Merton B, Smith

Youth Conservation Conference Meeting Opens In L A

The Los Angeles DistrictFederation of Women’s Clubs hosts the first Youth Conservation Conference meeting at Federation Headquarters to discuss the year’s theme The community background of youth conservation will be explored with a get acquainted program and plans for the year presented by Youth Conservation chairmen of federated clubs.

Los Angeles California Federation of Women's Clubs Federation

Card Party raises holiday cheer for war orphans

Long Beach Section of the National Council of Jewish Women hosts a pre-Chanuaka card party to aid 1500 war orphans in Holland. Hessert tea Thursday at 1 o'clock at Temple Esraci. Mrs Lapid serves as ship-a-box chairman with her committee handling arrangements for an entertaining afternoon.

Holland Long Beach National Council of ‘Jewish Women Hessert Temple Esraci Cll Lapid

Workshop Attendance At Bakersfield Rummage Sale

Mrs Cloyce H Bogle and Mrs James Renwick Bole attend the Workshop of the Association of American University Rummage Sale in Bakersfield. The event at 1154 Pine Ave begins at 1 o clock with Omar Bogle as state radio chairman and Chapter C B O backing the sale.

Cloyce H. Bogle James Renwick Bole Association of American “University Bakersfield Ducted Pine Ave Omar Bogle Bole Association

Couple Plan to Live Here

ONALD CRICK son of Mr and Mrs Evan Crick of 1609 Florida Ave took as his bride Christine Beatrice Tashan daughter of Mr and Mrs James Jackson of that community in Peter and Pauls Catholic Church Wilmington Father Vincent McCabe officiated before about 100 guests. The bride wore a grey gabardine suit with jet bead motif and orchids. The brides mother Mrs Ole Hansen was matron of honor in navy blue with orchid. Best man was Douglas Jackson. ushers were Jack Kingsbury and Ivan Crick Jr. A reception followed at the bride's parents home. The couple honeymooned in San Diego and will reside at 1734 E Third St after returning. Christine attended St Anthony's School Long Beach and Phineas Banning High School. Crick is a California College of Commerce graduate.

Onald Crick Evan ‘Crick Florida Ave Peter. and Paul's Catholic Church Wilmington Christine Beatrice James ‘A. Jackson Vincent McCabe Ole Hansen Douglas Jackson Jack Kingsbury Ivan Crick Jr Mmes James Visceglia A. E.ockerman Augusta Cannon

Soroptimists Hear Prophecy From Astrologer Guest

Edna Scott of the National Organization of Astrologers spoke to the Long Beach Soroptimist Club at the Wilton Hotel on Friday. She outlined business trends for the coming year tied to planetary cycles and urged more vision in politics and business to influence outcomes. Lydia Jones chaired the meeting and welcomed guest Lois Brown. Graham Foote also attended.

Edna Scott National Organization of Astrologers Temple of Astrology Los Angeles Long Beach Soroptimist ‘Club Wilton Alice Clark Lydia Jones Lois Brown Graham Foote

Parent Society Speaker to Address Glendale Members

Fred Kaye of Glendale, noted authority on terns, will speak at the Long Beach Parent Society meeting tomorrow evening at Houghton Park Clubhouse. All members and friends are invited.

Fred Kaye Glendale Long Beach Parent Society Houghton Park

Councilettes to Hear Charm Expert at First Meeting

Mrs. Wilma Hasting will speak on charm and personality at the inaugural Councilettes meeting. The event for girls 14 to 17 is hosted by Mrs. Morris Weiner at 214 Park Ave, under sponsorship of the Long Beach Section of the National Council of Jewish Women. A social hour and refreshments follow.

Wilma Hasting Morris Weiner Park Ave Long Beach National Council of Jewish Women

Churchwomen Circles Meet in California Heights Methodist

California Heights Methodist Church women’s circles plan meetings across the area Circle 1 hosts Mrs William Day at 3617 Falcon Ave Circle 2 meets with Mrs M L Runner at 3547 Cerritos Ave Circle 3 gathers at the Youth Center and Mary Martha circle with Mrs J S Del Hngex at 1512 E Roosevelt Ra t

California Heights Methodist Church W. S.C Circle William Day Falcon Ave M. L. Runner Cerritos Ave Mary Martha J. S. del E. Roosevelt

Berkeley Alumnae Meet for Evening at Willmore Hotel

The University of California Berkeley alumnae will gather in the Willmore Hotel solarium at 8 o clock Thursday evening. Tickets for the California USC Los Angeles football game will be issued and a motion picture of the St Marys Navy game will be shown.

University of California Berkeley Willmore Hotel USC

Democratic League of Long Beach Announces Season Opening

The Democratic League of Long Beach schedules a season opening meeting at 1 PM Friday at the YWCA. Former Congressman Ch Ga Doyle reviews the 80th Congress. Music by Mrs Og ee Carpenter and E Gowers. Mrs Elizabeth B Harrell leads the business session and officers will be elected.

Women's Democratic League of Long Beach Y.w.t A Ga Doyle Ogee Carpenter H. E.gowers Elizabeth B. Harrell

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Ofessers of Sigma Delta Connie Ashford Phyllis Parrott Carroll Luckman Alice Montgomery Emilie Kirchner Margaret Anderson Hoefly’s Mary Lou Ayers Unit 2 Nu Phi Mu Kathleen Jones Dally Ave Futura Poland Meredith Morris Kappa Zeta Chapter Epsilon Stema Alpha Arlyne Hendrickson Regway Ave Vivian Sample Judy Stark Beatrice Bell Helen Martin Leuetta Shelton Mary Swett Virginia Beausley Louise Bennett June Cooks Mies Neil Wolfe Cal Salerno Ethel Ender File Everett Inia Bet Slama Phi Vivian Crum Pepperwood Ave Mines Virginia Palmer LaVon McMahan Christine Matthews Eleanor Doale Vinnia Kuykendah Rosemary Heldmer Helen Molt Tata Walth Carter Vicky Cotten Evelyn Freshour Vhelma Lee Pauline Schade Mary Lou Christophen Mrs. Crum Rush Miss Christopher James L. Wood Sigma Delta Sigma Were And Menos Lyne Mante Chamness Alvin Ben Howard Lee Ed Halsey Bert Shephard Harold Thompson Tom Asher E. E. Adams Elton Cole James Walsh Cy McCord Mildred Merri Lois Holbert Alpha Sigma Rho Ethel “Woodman Jerry Toise Clay Smith Signa Tatt Psi Gundry Ave Robert Slaughter Shirley Budnick Noreen, Reangh Renee Luby Weere Hobo Party Young Ladies Institute Houghton Park Oli House Mary Jane Horning Arthur Murray Kck Murray E. Bawy Senta Ano Bowie Svtuphens BN Glenn Mark Mra Samuel E. Combi T. Maberly Melady Group Woman's City Lakewood Arch Fullerton Gossion Clarence Davis Bessie Niles Ventura David" Perkins Gladys Bartrum Ebell ‘Club Ole Mjos Nautical Club Allen Center Buffums Democratic League Pine Avenue Kelly Grams Clairol Clairols Foir Facture Thurza Johnson Beauty
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