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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1947
Page
18
A mother recounts teaching a 10 month old to drink from a cup instead of bottles. She timed spoon feeding milk between solid bites, faced fussiness, and persisted until the child finally chose the cup. The piece notes patience and a gradual transition as key to success.
Auxiliary Hostess Mrs. Edfin Brasch welcomed 18 Long Beach Mounted Police Auxillary members in Norwalk with help from Mrs. Sally Mitchell and Mrs. Lilly Hynes. After luncheon, Mrs. Frances Slaight led the meeting noting reports on rummage sale luncheons and social plans including Christmas events and future affairs.
The Women’s Society of First Congregational Church postponed tomorrows meeting to the following Thursday at the same time and place. Dr. Theodore Jackman will speak on Ancient and Modern Palestine a Study on Contrasts.
The piece questions lineage and status by asking if Native descent should confer social power, challenging Mayflower ancestry myths and the value placed on being “first.” It contrasts social leadership with Indigenous identity and asks why prominent leaders aren’t Indigenous.
RS Edna Autler hosted a dinner honoring son Max A Autler and Mary Holloway at 1535 Obispo Ave Guests included Fred and Marie Bratton Goodman Johnson and others. The couple wed Sept 22 in Las Vegas Rev E A Wessel. After a Nevada honeymoon they moved from 1101 Elm Ave to Dallas Texas. Autler attended Topeka schools and has lived in Long Beach seven years. George W Holloway of Topeka is her father.
Fashion writer urges upgrading hats to define the new season. Last year's hats fall short despite existing wardrobes. visit a milliner, try new styles, and embrace bold headwear as the core of a fresh look. Dress advice follows for reshaping a skimpy dress with sash and velvet ribbon details.
Mr and Mrs Bob Beckley marked their fifth anniversary with a celebratory gathering. An anniversary cake by Mrs H J Johnson framed by yellow chrysanthemums complemented games and photos. Attendees included Jere Nudson BR L MeClaren Harold Beckley Gene Fawson Walter Diedrich Harvey Rockus William Boutillier Loren Howard M J Kizer Nevis Webb Dave Gary Joe Blackman and G Anderson.
An ad offers a rose filet crochet chair set pattern 674 by Laura Wheeler Needlecraft. It promises easy charts and directions for fine cotton upholstery craft, with pattern numbers and contact details for the Press Telegram Needlecraft Department.
Anne Ashley soprano headlines an Ebell Club program with French and German songs, Chinese lullabies, and a finale of Alice Blue Gown. John Nichols accompanies, introductions by Mrs. Frank Phito and updates on club officers and tributes to fallen servicemen mark the meeting. luncheon followed by a large group of hostesses and committee chairs. Beta Province Theta Sigma Phi plans a charity bazaar and dance at Long Beach Armory to benefit the John Spencer Tracy Clinic.
The Long Beach Braille Club met at Calvary Presbyterian Church after a recent business gathering. Rev. Robert B. Shattuck spoke on Edwin Markham and read two poems while Mrs. Evelyn Shattuck sang with Ardella Womack on flute and Elizabeth Loomis at the piano. A social hour followed with refreshments. the club invites all blind people to join, meeting on the second Monday each month.
Mrs Caroline Kortze hosted a Halloween motif surprise party at 4127 Rose Ave honoring her daughter Mrs Lowell H Taylor of 3530 Walnut Ave. Floral decor and refreshments completed the theme. Attendees included numerous friends and relatives listed in full.
The Central Woman's Christian Temperance Union afternoon session featured Miss Chloe Anderson recounting John Wesley's conversion and a talk by Pearl Kendall Hess of Orange on health and temperance. Mrs Vesteen played piano, noontide prayer led to lunch, hosts were Mrs Anna Christensen and Mrs Katie Reitson.
Mrs. Else Manacan hosted a luncheon at the Sky Terrace in the Wilton Hotel to honor Mrs. Jackie Pierpont and Mrs. Anne Lake of Huntington Beach.
Nancy Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Hill marked her birthday with a luncheon at 206 East 65th Street and a theater party for fifteen friends. Guests included Dianne Delaverga Marilyn McElrath Carolyn Ree gler Judy Wadsworth Ardarth Higgins Carlene Barbara Spilman Charlene Abraham Mary Lou Johnson Dianne Hillis Camile Worsey Joyce Erwin Deanna Worthley and Patsy and Susan Hill, the honoree’s sisters.
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