Parties Simply Must Be Lots Of Fun
Elsa Maxwell reflects on how to host memorable parties without wealth. She credits guest joy, personal touches, and careful planning for success, citing Joan Crawford and a Beverly Hills party with star guests and playful paraphernalia. She warns against overburdened, self‑important hosting and advises practical touches like soft drinks and light hors d oeuvres to keep guests comfortable.
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Elsa Maxwell
San Francisco
James G. Fair
Virginia
William K. Vanderbilt
Elsa
Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Maryland
Terrapin
Joan Crawford
Brentwood
Jack Warners
Beverly Hills
Weill
Millers
Harrimans
Bartholomew House Inc
General Features Corp
Miss Ryan Engaged At Informal Buffet
The engagement of Miss Jeanne Lois Ryan to Gayle D Williams Jr was announced by the bride elects mother at a buffet. Cadet Williams, son of Mr and Mrs Gayle D Williams of Medford Oregon, trains at Bainbridge AFB Georgia. Miss Ryan a Tucson High and University of Arizona alumna works as a secretary for Mountain States Telephone. No wedding date set.
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Emily Ryan
E. Helen Jr
Cadet Williams Is
The
Mrs
Gayle D. Williams
Tucson High School
Ryan
University of Arizona
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Arizona University Graduate Weds in Albuquerque
Virginia Lee Dudley daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert S Dudley of Washington DC marries Charles J Martin III on May 12 in Albuquerque New Mexico The bride attended Mary Washington College and graduated from the University of Arizona where she belonged to Chi Omega sorority The groom is the son of Mrs Nathalie Martin and the late Charles J Martin Jr He attended Tucson High School and the University of Arizona and is a member of Delta Chi and Scabbard and Blade Currently stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque.
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Herbert S. Dudley
Washington, D. C
Virginia Lee
Charles J. Martin III
Albuquerque
N. M
Mary Washington College
University of Arizona
Chi Omega Sorority
Martin
Nathalie Martin
E. Circle Jr
Charles J. Martin Jr
Tucson High School
Delta ‘Chi Fraternity and Scabbard
Masonic Officers To Be Entertained At Supper
Mr and Mrs Edward G Gay host a patio supper for Lodge No 4 Masons and their wives at 7 p m Sunday at 1827 E Ninth St Honored guests include Kenneth Anderson Charles McKissick Frank Peyton Ralph Householder and Grover Graydon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward G. Gay
Lodge No. 4
Pam
E. Ninth St
Messrs
Mmes
Kenneth Anderson
Charles McKissick
Frank Peyton
Ralph Householder
Grover Graydon
Parson s II State Finance Division Chairman Named
Announcement from New York City states Mrs H B Parsons of Tucson has accepted the Arizona chairmanship of the women s national finance division for the Taft committee. Mrs Preston Davie of New York assistant national treasurer of the organization made the announcement.
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New York City
H. B. Parsons
Tucson
Arizona
Taft Committee
Preston Davie
New York
Emery Park Woman's Club Meeting Planned
The Emery Park Woman's Club will meet at 11 am Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Glen McKinney 5817 Southland bird. Cohostesses are Mrs. M. J. Toumey and Mrs. M. D. Bronson. A sack lunch will be served at noon. Members will check rummage for the Arizona Children's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Park Woman's Club
Glen McKinney
Southland Bird
M. J. Toumey
M. D. Bronson
Arizona Children’s Home
Candlelight Service Unites Couple At First Baptist
A candlelight ceremony in Sleeth chapel united Miss Geraldine Hayssette and Jack Edward Gaines on May 23. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Hayssette, wore a poinsettia lace gown with Chantilly veil. groom, son of Dr. and Mrs. Justin E. Gaines, is in the U S Naval Reserve. Officiant Dr. Richard S. Beal, soloist Roy Meyers, and a reception followed at Lodge on the Desert.
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P.m
Sleeth Chapel
First Baptist Church
Geraldine Hayssette
Jack Edward Gaines
L. G. Hayslette
S. Sixth Ave
Gaines
Justin E. Gaines
Veterans Administration Hospital
Roy Meyers
Meyers
Richard S. Beal
Hayssette
Mary Tosi
New York
Barbara Ann Ehnert
Lynn Gaines
Tucson Dance Pupils To Present Holidays Recital
Kathryn Whipple presents pupils of the Tucson Dance studio in a June 7 8 p.m. recital at the University of Arizona auditorium titled Holidays. The program features tap ballet toe acrobatic and character numbers across seven holiday scenes with costumes by Mrs Whipple and Edna Lytch on piano.
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Kathryn Whipple
Tucson Dance Studio
University of Arizona
Whipple
Edna Lytch
Thomas G. Netcher
Patricia di Corsola
Tucson
E. Speedway
Jim Newcomer
Ann Hardin
Lynda Cuqua
Barbara Walter
Colleen Smith
Kathleen Anderson
Judy Mohr
Elizabeth Estill
Julie Gardner
Ann Gove
Janice Pod
iShari Gibson
Tami Bailey
Sandy Jobert
Ginger Polk
Melenna Moulthrop
Janet
Sally Roberson
Betty Sarjeant
Sharon Zink
Susan Kimball
Kay Manemann
Linua Jenstrom
Koneta Goodwin
Lorraine Warran
Ann Coats
Toni Ann Neary
Judy Graybeal
Carroll Jean Rhodes
Elizabeth Netcher
Stephanie Killen
Margaret Taylor
Karen Salley
Catherine Morris
Nancy Calvin
Doug Whipple
Joan Bergen
Judy Bergen
Nancy Ray
Barbara Taylor
Lorena Christopher
Elaine Dawson
Susan Langley
DeMolay Group Plans Annual Brunch at Broadway Chalet
Members of the DeMolay Mothers Circle will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday for an annual brunch at the Broadway Chalet 2343 E. Broadway. Mrs. R. J. Koupal is general chairman with assistance from Mines. Harry Goldstein M. M. Murrow and H. R. Peel are also involved. Reservations go to Mrs. Peel at 343 E. Jacinto St by Monday evening.
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DeMolavy Mothiers’ Circle
Broadway
E. Broadway
R. J. Koupal
Harry Goldstein
M. M. Murrow
H. R. Peel
Peel
E. Jacintost
Choral Group Officers Announced for 1952 53
Temple Choral Singers name William L. Joynt as president Don Means as vice president Mrs Wynema Budd as secretary Mrs Gladys Grant as treasurer Frank Rumph as business manager Nicholas Vasilieff to direct for seventh season Mildred Wallace regular pianist Plans include new member drive and group activities An appearance with Rudolph Frimel in Tucson February at the University of Arizona The choir will collaborate on Frimel works and perform The Messiah at the university in December.
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Temple Choral Singers
William L. Joynt
Don Means
Wynema Budd
Gladys Grant
Frank Rumph
Nicholas Vasilieff
Mildred Wallace
Rudolph Frimel
Tucson
Frimel
University of Arizona
University
Catalina Methodist WSCS plans program at church
Members of the WSCS of Catalina Methodist church will meet at 10 30 a m Tuesday at the church. The prayer group will be followed by a business session luncheon and a program planned by Circle 5. Visitors are welcome to attend.
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WSCS
Catalina Methodist Church
Circle 5
Community Names List From Local Group Meeting
A roster of attendees from the recent gathering includes Emilie Hall, Carol Sivesind, Sandra Prieve, Robert Brook, Mike Cooley, Donald Holmes, Diane Files, Sandra Slater, Pamela Phillips, Sally Lawrence, Monica Lauerman, Angela Kelso, Diane Donahue, Ruth Pauling, Betsy Rhodes, Penny Linke, Virginia Heyer, Carol Lasserot, Anne Tillotson, Judy Hodge, and Sharon Parker.
Summer Social Season Opens With Tucson Roundup
Social notes from Tucson highlight the Junior League Men’s Auxiliary party at Rancho Barra Nada with dinner swimming and costume prize. Local families host weddings visits tv stars and travel plans from Los Angeles to Des Moines Ft. Riley and Pebble Beach plus teen dances and birthday parties.
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Junior League Entertainment Committee
Junior League of Tucson, Inc
Lew Place
Steve Ochoa
Jack Kittle
Fidelity
Jack O’dowd
John Yargan
Rancho Barra Nada
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Sealey-Hopkins
McKale
Loyd Hollis
Gamma Phi Beta
Loyd
Milford
Gamma Phi
McKale Martyrs
Pbsw Ramblers
Phoenix
Arizona Children’s Colony
Lois Ryan
Gayle D. Williams Jr
Medford
Ore
Bainbridge Air Force Base
Bainbridge, Ga
UA Grads
Blade
Kirtland
Sir Force Base
Mrs. Parsons II
Sedley Hopkins
Lodge
Desert
Helen Eidson
J. E. Wirkler
Kathy
Dottie van Guilder
Whitey Lininger
Candy Wirkler
Margot van Guilder
Anne Kilborn
Candlelight Service
Ernest Cobb
Richard Gaines
Gary Neely
Peter Tosi Jr
Joseph Burger
Dale Cobb
Lodge-on-the-Desert
Mrs. Gaines
Mr. Gaines
U.S. Naval Reserve
Jack E. Gaines
Karen Malone
Kay Carson
Marguerite
Ralph Bilby
Paul Blakemore
Mary West
Country Club Road
Blakemores
Los Angeles
Jimmie Cooper
James S. Coopers
Miles School
Abbie Holesapples
Kilmer Street
Delbert Secrist
Rummel Anderson
el Encanto
Ann
Rum Anderson
Charleston
W. Va
Frances
Robert Woolley
Ft. Riley
Kas
Henry
Ohio Wesleyan
Andersons
Bobby Haugen
Lloyd Haugen
Old Pueblo Club
Indianapolis
Clyde
Harold Ashtons
John Joynts
Everett Meyer
Charlotte Sitterly
Mrs. Allent Jr
White Mountains
Sue Yargan
Wilbur Owen
Toledo
Lamar Christie
Sue
Arthur Bell
Yargan
Ruby
Mrs. Clague van Slyke
Las Vegas
Grand Canyon
John Lyman
Jane Watson
Lymans
Pasadena
Mas
Kindred H. Muse
Michael
Muse
Frank E. Alder
Arlington
May
Pentagon
Washington
Eunice Gibson
Europe
Paul
Nancy
Joyce Snyder
Kansas City
L. T. Bradbury
Joseph Nordales
Kneeland Jenkins
Richard MacNeill
J —Sedley-Hopkins
Lorraine Mann
Ramona Mueller
Loretta Mann
Pima County
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