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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1961
Page
9
Modern decor embraces house plants as focal accents with easy care. From dry sinks repurposed as planters to philodendron vines and Japanese varieties, greenery brightens living spaces. Water weekly for hardy types, avoid direct sun, and refresh with new plants as older ones age.
A honeymoon trip to San Francisco followed the marriage of Marie C Stevens and Donald D Haskell. The couple wed at Lakewood Village Community Church. The bride is the daughter of George T Stevens of Long Beach and a Millikan High graduate now a University of Redlands junior. The groom is from Anaheim and a Redlands alumnus, with Kappa Sigma Sigma fraternity roles. The wedding party included Linda Johnson as maid of honor and several bridesmaids, best man Sims Ryan, and ushers including the bride’s brothers. The couple reside in Redlands after the ceremony.
A gala post nuptial reception honoring Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Krehbiel (Rose Mary Sueay) was held last Sunday at 250 Roycrofe Ave. About 300 guests attended to wish the couple well. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sheay of Santa Ana, parents of the bride. The couple, married Dec. 19, are pursuing postgraduate work at Long Beach State College. The bride, a LaVerne College graduate, teaches in a Pomona junior high. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil V. Krehbiel, teaches chemistry at Citrus College in Azusa and is a Poly High School and Caltech alumnus.
Coast Guard Wives Club will host a cocktail buffet Saturday at 6 30 p m in the Patio Room of Allen Center with Mrs O C Rotake and Mrs D Scheidarer as hostesses. Mrs N BD Dion handles door prizes.
A simple device lets you fasten a snap clothespin to wall or shelf beside the washing machine. It keeps the electric cord off the floor and out of the way for safer, tidier laundry areas.
Mrs. James E. Spencer of Long Beach is the new president elect of the California Optometric Association Women’s Auxiliary. She was elected at the 25th Annual Congress in San Francisco. Mrs. D. LeRoy Featart, also of Long Beach, was named state advisor to the 1962 congress committee by newly elected president Mrs. William J. Hart of Sacramento. Dr. Leatart, a past president, chaired the four-day conclave. Spencer has served as secretary treasurer of the State Woman’s Auxiliary and has been active in PTAs and Camp Fire Girls. She teaches a Sunday School class at Westminster Congregational Presbyterian Church.
The Kennyettes schedule a noon benefit luncheon and card party Thursday at 33 Pomona Ave hosted by Mrs. Rose Gustafson. Assistants include Mrs. Tom Davis Kathryn England Hilda Keller and Louis H. Murray president. Reservations offered by Mrs. Sue Woud.
If your hair is oily, clean the scalp between shampoos with a cotton pad dampened with witch hazel or cologne, then remember to shampoo frequently.
Marian Magde reservations chair of a large Lafayette luncheon pushed for table 13 set up, the hotel balked, Dorothy Wiltse injured and hospitalized before using that table. Dorothy remains at home with neck injury in traction. Golden Twenties Club notes growing discontent as husbands push for more than annual party time after cocktails and dinner at Welch's and a bridge bingo session at Rudy and Sid Elliott's. John Parks wins a tea apron. Lucilla Lucking chairs the club. Becky Bowen will plan next event with broader guest list.
Miss Mary Joellen Towery, soon to wed Keith Jowell on April 3, was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Mabel Sandberg of 1940 Oregon Ave. The centerpiece featured a ming tree with red hearts white lilies of the valley and miniature wedding rings and bells. Attending were longtime family friends and special guests included Mrs Hosia Malcolm Towery and Miss Lorene Towery.
Those mink trimmed cashmere cardigans have evolved into timeless resort wear classics. Women favor them as versatile evening wraps, blending luxury with practical layering for warm destinations.
Susann Pierce Kester of Carmel wed Frederick Morgan Toland of San Marino at Carmel Presbyterian Church. The bride, a UCLA student and former Polytechnical High School secretary, is affiliated with Kappa Alpha Theta. her debut was in 1960 at the Assistance League Presentation Ball. The groom, San Marino High School graduate and UCLA senior, is Phi Kappa Psi. They reside in Westwood and will continue UCLA studies.
Alamitos Bay Garden Club members will caravan to Mrs. George R. Johnson’s home for an 11:30 meeting featuring Pat Johnson showing a three panel Oriental room divider. Luncheon and business sessions spread across local groups at Coronial Hall and Veterans Memorial Building with multiple hosts and speakers.
Long Beach Indoor Sports and Good Sports Clubs will jointly install officers at 3 p.m. Sunday in Poly Hutch Willow St and Tacust Ave. A 5 p.m. dinner follows. Indoor Sports lists Mrs E C Sherman as president with a slate of officers. Good Sports backs the event with able bodied volunteers.
The Card Party Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen hosts a luncheon and card party Wednesday at noon in the Garden Room located at Third Street and Alamitus Avenue.
The Woman's City Clubhouse hosts a spring fashion preview Friday at 1 30 pm featuring Gibson Style Shop garments. Reservations are handled by Vada Cox and Elsie Ries. Mayme Balkema will comment, with organ accompaniment by Mrs Robert Langdon.
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