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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1960
Page
6
Members of the women’s music committee in Chile were entertained recently by Mrs H A Zelsdort at her home. The informal gathering featured musical selections and social conversation among attendees in a cordial event.
Long Beach United States Humane Society members and friends gathered for a luncheon at Welch's Restaurant hosted by Mrs. Lester H. Gooper. Following talks on humane issues and fundraising ideas, the group adjourned to the Cooper home for a panel discussion led by Mrs. Amy Spano and Mrs. Mary Davidge on conditions in local animal facilities.
The American Association of University Women sponsors a chartered bus trip for the Hawk's Saturday Night Pops Concert at the Hollywood Bowl on July 8. Reservations are limited and taken by Mrs. Alfred Mimson and committee members from Long Beach to 901 Bryant Rd. The event benefits charity and a fashion show is scheduled at 3901 Atlantic Ave.
Delegates from St Pius X Institute and Young Ladies Institute of Lakewood attend the Grand Convention of YLI in Bakersfield. Mrs Virgil Burchett and Mrs Bernard Hughes join as representatives. The event began Sunday and ends Wednesday with all grand officers presented and Durkett named Lakewood group president.
Mrs. Wolcett M. Hall led Long Beach Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Chapter as official delegate at the 44th Grand Convention held at Hotel del Coronado. Attendees from 86 college chapters and 70 alumnae chapters, plus national visitors, raised total registration to 648. The fraternity supports the Institute of Logopedic in Wichita, with Theta gifts nearing two million dollars since inception and continued funding for the occupational therapy department announced for the next biennium.
More than 400 Naval Reserve officers and their ladies attended a dinner at Allen Center honoring Cmdr S. L. Cherack, program officer for the 11th Naval District. The event spotlighted Cherack's career as part of the Long Beach Naval Reserve Officers School graduation ceremonies led by Capt. George Reinhaler. Rear Adm. Hartman praised Cherack, and E. C. Casein of the Naval League presented a merit award for leadership in advancing the Naval Reserve program Select TV broadcaster Tom Fransden was master of ceremonies.
Phyllis M. Glass, a Long Beach teacher, was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Janice Humphries. The serving table featured pink and white gladioli and a white net veil backdrop. Attendees included Johana Wahl, Halen Seybold, Mary Skirston, Ginny Glasner, Dorothy Tomlinson, and many others. Cohostesses were Datsy Gunnwald and Margaret Bass. A wedding in Indiana is planned by the bride elect and her fiancé John G. Burrill.
Yellow and white decor themed a kitchen shower for Patricia Kummer, bride-elect to John Edwin Rigby. Shower at Gayla Brothers home. hostesses included Mrs. C. B. Brothers and Mrs. George Sutton. Guests listed include Mia Schrader, Barbara Hummer, Mrs. John M. Rigby, and many others.
More than 160 guests observed the wedding of Cheryl Dawn Wallach of Long Beach to Led F Hastings of Madison Alabama. The ceremony at Christ Lutheran Church was conducted by Rev ALK Odden in a gown of sky taffeta and Chantilly lace with pearl embroidery. Matron of honor BarLease Kennedy and bridesmaids Dorina Nievuhr Charlotte Schmetzer led the bridal party. ushers included Clarence Kennedy and Michael Chance. Mrs Hastings is a Woodrow Wilson High School graduate. he attended Athens Alabama schools. They reside in Long Beach.
Miss Marguerite Patterton was installed as president of Gen. Joe Wheeler Chapter UDC at Lakewood Country Club during the final meeting of the session. Officers installed by Miss Edna Howard Fowler included Sera Mines Elijah Lewis and J. M. Bigelow as vice presidents and other key posts. Dr Wallace Moore of State College spoke on Southern contributions to the U.S. government.
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