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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1955
Page
18
Dorothy Roe reports on a striking trend as young women enter the oil industry with savvy and vigor. The piece profiles ambitious female workers and their impact on an evolving energy sector, highlighting opportunities and challenges they face in a male dominated field.
Betty L Raska of 670 Delta Ave and Harry J Muller wed in a Sept 3 ceremony at St John’s Lutheran read by Rev Walter Febner. Bride wore Chantilly lace and tulle with a fingertip veil. attendants included maid of honor Jackia Raska. Guests numbered about 150 at the reception, the couple resides at 5659 Dairy Ave.
A long feature notes Antoinette Oster and Marie Clements returning from a Hawaii vacation with Frances and Marie Gray of Los Angeles. They visited Hilo Maui Kona Inn and Kauai with sightseeing, private entertaining, and a lava pool scene at Diamond Head. Esse Aitken’s 1953 trip included Edmonton Vancouver Victoria with many relatives encountered along the way. A promotion for the Stauffer Home Plan follows, with Mrs. Foster praising weight loss and relaxation benefits.
The 15th anniversary celebration of Helmont Heights Methodist Church Women's Society of Christian Service honors past presidents chatter members and wearers of adult life pins. Mrs. Ron Haskett leads the recognition hour. Activities include an AC arm board meeting an 11 oclock business session and a chapel hour. Mrs. Floyd G. Bond presents the recommitment service with president Mrs. Oran Lowery. Luncheon is served by Circles Nine and Ten led by Mrs. V. L. Linen and Mrs. W. M. Sandison. Afternoon music features Don and Marion Pratt with Beatrice Spokesfield at the piano.
The American Business Women's Assoc has grown to 7000 members across 40 states since its inception six years ago. The Long Beach chapter was installed in May this year with Leila Hast as president and a slate of officers including Ann Sheffield as vice president Betty Reichen as recording secretary Beverly Wendling as corresponding secretary and Madelyn Dalquist as treasurer.
Toastmistress International unit changes meeting to Wednesday this week at Hoe-My's Lakewood at 8 p.m. Realette Walker, relegated to the California Real Estate convention in Los Angeles, will preview her talk My Home Town. Margaret Braswell reports A Tour of Harmony in Europe. Jo Hroomley serves as feastmistress, Tene Peters topmistress, Winnie Cross evaluator, Emeline McBride regional director guest.
Lakewood Country Club hosted Patio Club with hostess pair Mrs. J. F. McCarthy and Mrs. L. A. Goodwin showcasing a miniature schoolhouse centerpiece, balloons, suckers, and a blackboard tally. President Mrs. Arden Carlson introduced guests including Mrs. George Canditish, Mrs. Robert Gray, Mrs. Robert Carr, Mrs. William A. Rose, Mrs. Edward Reed, Mrs. R. H. Powell, and Mrs. Wade Senter. October hosts will be Mrs. J. 3. Garry and Mrs. F. B. Mosher.
The Westminster Community Presbyterian Church at 2474 Pacific Ave hosts its annual Harvest Festival organized by the Women’s Association. Chairman Mrs Hendrickson reports final plans as preparations for a 3 pm opening on the church lawn and in the Recreational Hall, with bazaar articles, dinners, and entertainment to support youth work and Christian education.
The Red Cross seeks volunteer workers for Gray Ladies Can teen Motor Service Hostesses Staff Aide Production and Welfare Aide. Interviews at Chapter House 219 W Broadway Long Beach this week. Schedule lists Wednesday Sept 23 10 12 noon 1 4 and 7 9 pm Thursday Sept 22 2 4 pm Friday Sept 23 10 12 noon 1 4 and 7 9 pm.
A style show titled Sophisticated Showing will be held at 2 30 PM Wednesday in the May Company Lakewood Gown Salon. The event features original fall and winter designs with commentary by Mrs Katie Safford and presents designers Harvey Berin Cecil Chepman Hunt Haron Andrew Arkin Helen of California Dorothy QHars George Bullock Helga Paul Parnes Adele Simpson and spectator Ledis.
Xi Chi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will stage a model meeting tonight in Mrs Corinne Broekers home Lakewood with prospective pledges as guests Mrs Elma Gill will give a short history of Beta Sigma Phi and Mrs Reva Mae Walther president will introduce officers for ensuing year Guest speaker N T Walther former Toastmasters vice president will speak on The Saying of Things The first meeting of the year was held recently at Mrs Helen Whitlows home Plans for activities were formed and committees appointed Current officers are Mrs N T Walther Miss Glorinda Cowan Miss Mazie Larson Mrs Jerry Stringer Tloyd Kelley Floyd Seymour
Woman's City Club groups launch a kickoff bazaar Friday September 23 at 1 pm in town to fund new club buildings. Chairwoman Mrs Selah Robison leads 24 groups with hostesses and prizes, while Mrs Ruth Runyan welcomes guests and Mrs Jessie Johnson assists with raffles and canasta. Cookies candy and Christmas cards will be sold to help reach the goal. FF Hospital Wives host Mary Paulous presents a book preview at 8 pm Wednesday for members of the Long Beach Veterans Hospital Wives Club, planning a luncheon on October 19. Mrs Muriel Horton Terry Bloom and Lyn Levy host this week. STAUFFER FAN. Mrs Russell Enger reports waist inches lost via the Stauffer Home Plan. call Long Beach 7-3511 for a free demonstration.
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