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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1959
Page
8
William McKinley Auxiliary No. 27 United Spanish War Veterans schedules a potluck dinner for Wednesday at the Veterans Memorial Building followed by a business session at 1 p.m.
An old advertorial promotes Camp Pho Phenique as a fast remedy for cold sores and fever blisters. It claims local anesthesia antiseptic action, non staining skin, and quick cooling relief. The spot advises keeping a bottle in the medicine chest for instant use and lists a price of 354.
In Bay Shore Community Church a double ring ceremony united Jeanette Lilian De Smeth and Hugh Maurice McGilvray in a trifold ceremony. Rev Milton G Gabrielson officiated as Jeanette, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon De Smeth, walked down the aisle escorted by her father. She wore Chantilly lace and tulle with seed pearl accents, a fitted lace bodice, scoop neckline, long sleeves, and a bouffant skirt with lace and pleated tulle detailing.
A chapel ceremony centered on a jeweled tiara and silk veil as a bride with white rose and orchid bouquet wed in Garden Grove. Mrs. Dean Becknell served as matron of honor with Thelma Thorpe and Penny McGilvray as bridesmaids. Glen Buffington was best man. Rob Hantzberger and George De Smeth ushered 200 guests. The bride, a Wilson High and Long Beach City College graduate, and the groom, son of Ruth McGilvray, now reside in Garden Grove.
Ruth Lytikainen and Clyde L Baker married at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church with 150 guests. She, a St Joseph School of Nursing graduate from Keweenaw Bay Michigan, wore a lace bodice gown. He, Wilson and UCLA graduate, studies at L&SC, Sigma Alpha Epsilon member. They honeymooned in San Francisco and now live in Long Beach.
A lurid excerpt outlines a secret code gang called Omerin and their millions in crime. The text warns readers of a subhuman organization threatening families, urging readers to consult the May Reader's Digest for the full exposé.
Newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. William Robert Campbell, long residents of Belmont Heights, returned from a Las Vegas honeymoon. The bride, Rona Rae Ruddach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Ruddach, wore Chantilly lace with lilies and pearls. the groom is son of Mrs. Lyle E. Wanack. The ceremony was in Los Altos United Church with Rev. Murray McNeil officiating. Attendants included Betty Hirley, Donna Muntz, Lynn Ward, Ann Kelly, Lana Gayle Ruddach. best man Harald Campbell. ushers Gary Entwistle Gary Fitzgerald Lloyd Stockwell. The couple are Poly High School graduates. the bride pursues education at LBSC, member of Delta Zeta. The groom studied criminal law at State, member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, listed in Who's Who.
The Long Beach chapter of Widows of World War I will meet at 6 45 p m in Veterans Memorial Building with Mrs Jean Crosley as president in charge All widows of World War I veterans are invited Refreshments will be served after the business discussion For further information contact Mrs Zella Dial 1613 6th Street
INAM public relations representative Orlo M. Brees spoke at a reciprocity tea hosted by the 18th Congressional District Republican Women Fed. in the Lafayette Hotel Starlight Room with Long Beach club officers, Mrs. Cyrus M. Jones and Mrs. Margaret Vassau presiding. He contrasted incentive capitalism with socialism, arguing competition drives national vigor while warning against an aristocracy of ability.
The Long Beach Deanery Institute of Los Angeles Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women meets at 10 30 am Tuesday in St Barnabas Parish 3955 Orange Ave. Mrs Frank Sartain presides Msgr Patrick Roche editor of The Tidings will be guest speaker Rev William J Barry will discuss The 1th Hour a play on Catholic Welfare services and family counseling Background on Our Lady of Guadalupe by Mrs Basil Lester Noon benediction precedes luncheon.
Ninety Nines the international organization of licensed women pilots will hold their annual spring meeting at Van Nuys Airport in the San Fernando Valley. Long Beach Chapter members Frances Bera Ruth Gay Myron Eddy Jack London and Jan Dietrich are listed among attendees. The two day gathering includes a Saturday bank event featuring Douglas Corrigan famed for his transcontinental feats and the Powder Puff Derby reference.
Bil lie Yvonne Gano and Daniel F. Talbot IV wed in a double ring ceremony at North Long Beach Brethren Church. The bride wore an embroidered organdy gown with a sweetheart neckline and modified train, while attendants wore yellow organdy and hats. The couple, graduates of local schools, plan to reside in Long Beach after a Las Vegas honeymoon.
North Long Beach Junior Women's Club plans a formal initiation Tuesday evening at Jordan Hi-Teen Canteen. Mrs. Fred Harris will conduct the initiation of Mines, Dan Zaich, Isaac Natrica, Tom Christen sen, Kenneth Gilkinson and Willard Leighton. Mrs. James Frank will welcome alumni and final plans for participation in the Los Cerritos District CFWC Junior Membership convention at the Statler Hilton in Los Angeles this Friday and Saturday.
The Council for Exceptional Children will host Dr. Margaret J. Jones of the University of California Medical Center as guest speaker on Thursday at 7 30 pm at B F Tucker School. The lecture titled The VP to dry Neurologically Handicapped is approved for institute credit and open to the public. Miss Marjorie C. Mears presides with Mrs Lillian Lehto and Mrs Nettie Doptis as hostesses.
A joint meeting of Southern California Pharmaceutical Auxiliaries hosted by Orange County Auxiliary was held at Los Coyotes Country Club. Luncheon served for delegates from Los Angeles San Diego South Bay San Bernardino Long Beach Upland and Santa Monica. Plans were begun for the 53rd annual California Pharmaceutical Assn convention and drug show in June at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. President M. E. Wright invited all members and their husbands to attend the joint California and Hawaiian Pharmaceutical Association session on May 25 in the Islands.
A tiny entirely ear worn hearing aid with volume control is introduced. It suits those who avoid constant use and can be kept in a watch pocket or coin purse when not needed. It promises clear hearing in groups, at church, and in theaters with a simple slip in the ear.
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