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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1947

Page

19

Club Musicale Hosts Artists Present Auspicious Program

At the Y and W.C.A auditorium Club Musicale members and guests heard Constance Septoff pianist and Ardelle Wernack flutist perform Bach Beethoven and Ibert pieces. Adelie Womack of the Long Beach Philharmonic Orchestra and Clearwater faculty played Pellegra and flute works. Gloria Womack Good accompanied. The program was introduced by Mrs. Gerald D. Kint. A silver wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Pete Strutt was celebrated at 1444 Hungerford with a radio gift and social hour following the musical event.

Deghaine Musical Arta Club Y W.C. A Constance Rothbart Septoff Ardelle Wernack John Crown Bach Beethoven Ibert Adelie Womack Long Beach Philharmonic Orchestra Clearwater Pessara Gluck, Godard Gloria Womack Good Gerald D. Kint Victor del Como Frank] Suwatski Ada Potter Wiseman Wiseman Conalance Wood Pete Strutt Hungerford St William McCluskie Messrs Mmes William Mc.Cluskle David Prentiss Ray Hoover James Shephard Roederick Rodden Robert Rodden Joe Mianiaczynski Charles Strutt Sr Lee Arnold

Easy to sew pat tern 4824 for sizes 12 to 42 offered

Readers can order Pattern 4824 from Press Telegram Long Beach Pattern Department by sending 25 cents and noting name address zone size and style number. The ad teases Anne Adams Pattern Book fall winter fashions and free gift directions printed in the book with eight gifts from feed bags or fabric remnants. Allow 10 days to two weeks for delivery.

Long Beach Anne Adams Belt

Gifts And Courtesies Mark Pleasant Shower Event

Mrs Albert C Beggs hosted a shower honoring Mrs W C Bowles with pink and white hibiscus themes. Guests from town and beyond attended, gifts were opened, and the refreshment table featured a low bowl of red roses. Members of Gamma Delta and Sigma Alpha sororities participated with numerous attendees listed by name.

Frank J. Beggs Albert Ramsey W.C Bowles Mrs. Bowles Dimes Laura Bauer Sue Bowles Nellie Gillette Clyde Greenlee E. Granville Longley Howard ‘Graef Bert Ambler Fred Cramer Joe Hopins Ed Thomas Robert. McCallum Irwin Hall Ji. Weaver Ed Backs Placentia Roy Boulter Orange Everett’ Stringer San Gabriel Morgan, Sweeney Los Angeles Roxanna Stephenson Peggy Wandrey Marion Cham Bérlain Liz Murrell Violet Davis Roberta Post Sadeema Churchill Betty Stacy Alice Smith Dorothy ‘Robbins Mary, MacDougall Dorothy Vonde

Gasoline Tax Plea Gains City Council Approval

Long Beach City Council adopted a resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors to appropriate 118,145.07 from gasoline tax receipts for city street improvements. Councilman Clarence E B Wagner said the League of California Cities deems the form of resolution acceptable and negotiations with county officials continue for a higher allotment this fiscal year.

Clarence EB. Wagner Long Beach Board of Supervisors Wagner League of California Cities League

Junior Committee Luncheon at Lakewood Club for Long Beach Women

Members of the Junior Committee of the Long Beach Women's Committee for the Southern California Symphony Association will be served a luncheon at Lakewood Country Club tomorrow. The program features selections from Vagabond King sung by Ann Reher Iris Lewis Eshelman and Laura Killingsworth. Mrs John W Derbyshire and her daughter Dickylee of Sebastopol arrived for a visit with Mr and Mrs Rodman at 245 Roycroft Ave. Edward Francis McGann and daughter Princess of Gilroy visit Everett Kahiler at 928 E Sixth St.

Lakewood Country Club Long Beach Southern California Symphony’ Association Ann Reher Iris Lewis Eshelman Laura Killingsworth John Wi ‘Derbyshire Little Dickylee Sebastopol Rodman Roycroft Avan Bethel. Bryant Moline Ave Gilroy Edward Francis McGann Princess Everett E. Kahiler Sixth St

Social greeting etiquette tips from a terse old guide

A brief excerpt outlines proper introductions with examples. It contrasts a friendly relaxed approach with a stiff formal one. The guidance emphasizes polite phrases and correct tone for first meetings.

Soroptimist Leaders to Honor 26th Anniversary Meeting

EL BEATY HACKETT of Merchantville N J, president of the American Federation of Soroptimist Clubs, will honor a noon luncheon meeting at the Wilton Hotel. The event marks the 26th anniversary of the Sounding of the Est Soroptimist Club formed in Oakland in January 1921. Mrs Hackett attends regional conferences with Mrs Helen Gamber of Oakland and Miss Edith Holton as arrangements chair. The American Federation includes Canada Alaska Hawaii and the United States.

EL Beaty Hackett Merchantville N. J Feder‘ation Chile Wilton Oakland Northwest Butte Mont Roileld Coronad American “Federation Canada Alaska Hawaii United States Hackett Uth. Thomas Southwest Helen'Gamber Federation of British Isles Australia New Zealand Rio de Janeiro South America Edith’ Holton

Civil Service to Give Exams at Naval Shipyard

The Board of U S Civil Service Examiners announced open competitive civil service examinations for boiler maker and machinist inside and outside positions in the Los Angeles metropolitan area including Long Beach San Pedro Terminal Island Santa Ana and El Toro. Pay ranges from 1.32 to 1.44 an hour and eligibility is open to the public war veterans and temporary workers. Applications are accepted from today until further notice at Terminal Island Naval Shipyard or any first or second class post office where announcements are posted.

U.S. Civil Service Examiners Terminal Island Naval’Shipyard San ‘Padye Bollmarker Los’ Angeles Tong Beach San Pedro Terminal - Island Santa Long Beach Terminal Island Santa Ana el :Torn Board of Terminal Island Naval Shipyard

Wardlow Road Plan Undergoes Study

Navy news notes few battleships still active led by Missouri New Jersey Wisconsin Iowa. Personnel data Lt Comdr Louis J Barta ordered to report to Columbus Christmas packages urged to overseas servicemen by Nov 15. Halloween masquerade planned. Wardlow Road extension discussed. nylon collapsible pontoons aid ship salvage post Bikini tests.

Louis. J. Barta Navy Shipyard Terminal“Island U. S. S. Columbus

Celebrities Go Unrecognized by Midtown Diners

A chaotic celebrity roundup in Manhattan reveals three young fans failed to spot notable figures such as Stokowski and Bert Lehr during a lunch at a well known midtown restaurant. The piece notes that most celebrities blend into crowds, while some, like Harpo Marx, remain distinct only through conversation and public appearances.

York Menhattan Bom Jimmy. Durante Joan Crawford Harpy Max Hollywood Harpo Carl Wirsch Gatna Magnolia Ave Eleanor. Roosevelt Frank’ M Namara Omar Nelsor Brad

Freeway Speed Resolutions Move City Support Forward

The City Council approved two resolutions urging speedier completion of the proposed Los Angeles freeway for the 1948-49 fiscal year. One resolution, from the Chamber of Commerce, awaits Mayor Burton W. Chace’s signature. the other, drafted by the city’s legal department, was prepared for Mayor Chace. State and county officials, plus city leaders, pledged support at a three week ago meeting. The Harbor District has purchased or plans to condemn right of way south of Anaheim Street, while the city has acquired two thirds of the necessary right of way.

Los Angeles California Highway Commission Assembly Chamber of Commerce Burton W. Chace Board of Harbor Commissioners Board’of Superviaots Chace Anasheim Harbor District

Four Stolen Forged Checks Cashed Here

Radio Marine police reported theft of five payroll checks totaling 236.24 that were forged and cashed at two Wilmington banks. The checks were mailed from New York and drawn on a San Francisco bank, intercepted after arrival, with forged indorsements issued by Raymond V. Darby and others.

8/Corp Wilmington Marine ‘Police New York San Francisco Fee F. Oberg Ralph Korta

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