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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1957
Page
12
Nata Lee, a 20 year party expert, says many hosts overcomplicate events. Plan for simple, well cooked food, careful guest selection, and adequate seating. Favor informal buffets over full formal dinners to encourage conversation and comfortable atmosphere.
Planned December activities include a bridge party on Tuesday and eight luncheon meetings on December 11. The Test event is at 0 pra at the home of Mrs. Delesga 236 La Verne. Hostesses for the Des are Mrs. J. J. Beas and Mrs. T. F. Bacheler. New members welcomed were Mrs. T. EF. Bacheler Mrs. J. D. Crutchfield Mrs. E FR. Eliason Mrs. J. Jackson Mrs. D. B. Pruner and Mrs. S.E. Scholé. Hostesses with Mrs. M. S. Hutchison were Mrs. LW. Minden and Mrs. H. E. Dolenga.
Dr Ervin F Austin co pastor of First Baptist Church will address the First Union WCTU on Tuesday at 1 pm in First Chris Church Olive C Found presides Mrs Charles Fox to lead devotions in the event.
Miss Joann Vollmer of Burbank announces her engagement to Gorden L. Romberger son of Mr and Mrs Luther K Romberger of Burbank The couple plan a summer wedding He attended the University of Southern California is in the Army stationed at Camp Roberts Joann is a Wilson High School graduate and Glen dale College student member of Niads and Job's Daughters in Long Beach.
Local housewives praise a modern plastic broom named Merry Broom for quick cleaning. A table topics session featured diverse participants including Mrs Suraisire and Mrs Wallkostas, with Lucille Robinson presiding at Hutties Cady F.
Del Mar Rebekah Lodge 273 will elect 2858 members at 8 pm Tuesday in Machinists Hall. Past Noble Grands Club will manage refreshments.
Long Beach Junior League will meet with its board of advisers Wednesday at Virginia Country Club for a 6 30 p m dinner and discussion of league affairs. Mrs Robert Godwin leads the meeting with Mrs Douglas Newcomb and others. Social arrangements are led by Mrs Jack Woading. The group will discuss the sixth annual rummage sale to be held February 8 at the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium to benefit the community fund and Children's Dental Health Center.
Associated Press reports on fashion adviser Monique de Nervo explaining that French allure stems from clever accessorizing. She notes Americans are better dressed overall, but French wear accessories to harmonize outfits. Traits include gloves, hats, shoes, and coordinated leather items, with emphasis on fit and quality over fabric. De Nervo tours the United States sharing Parisian tips.
Mr and Mrs Lews J Morelli announce the marriage of their daughter Virgina Ellen Kane to Louis G Morelli in a double ring ceremony at St Bartholomew’s Catholic Church Long Beach. The bride wore Chantilly lace and nylon tulle and was attended by Mary Ellen Fieveher and Rue Flauts as bridesmaids with Anthony L Morelli as best man. The couple celebrated with a reception in the parish hall after the service.
Alpha Gams and Alpha Gamme Delta Aim Inne invite members to the annual Christmas Party on Wednesday at 7 50 p m at Mrs Selden Herron home 3833 Weston P Long Beach Mrs Charles Ernst assists hostess Mrs Roy J Miller Jr will conduct a brief business session before the gift exchange Reservations may be made with hostess Mrs Peter Dyoneh 872 W Sist St
United Spanish War Veterans Long Beach Auxiliary 71 will hold an officers election at 7 30 pm during a Wednesday meeting at the Veterans Memorial Building. Margaret Wells will preside.
A lighthearted guide to festive holiday hairstyles compares historic French court grooming with modern quick styling. It notes hair prepared in minutes, decorated with berries bells or holly, and finished with a Merry Christmas motif to complete a fashionable ensemble.
Researchers test treated paper fabrics to overcome tearing and water damage. Advances include reusable paper swimsuits and disposable underwear for travel. Fashion observers eye upcoming paper gowns that can be discarded after dramatic entrances.
Mirs Joan Halverson and Mrs Alberta Davis served as hostesses for the Nautical Club luncheon where members enjoyed an afternoon of bridge. The club invites wives of naval warrant officers and former warrant officers to join the group for monthly luncheons and bridge on the third Thursday at Allen Center.
In a humorous letter from a reader, a manager describes a lighthearted prank gone wrong. A flirtatious employee sends himself an affectionate note via a red apple joke, prompting his wife to confront him and decorate their home with apples and quotes. The piece ends with a humorous exchange about continuing the prank or ceasing the apple-themed antics.
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