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Legion Auxiliary Preparing for 1948-1949 Season -Beta Sigma Phi Council Is Formed; Elects Executives Bakersfield Council of Beta Sigma Phi met last week at the home of Mrs. W. Porter for election of officers. The council is comprised of the four chapters of Beta Sigma Phi, including Alpha Alpha, Xi Beta, Eta Omega and Xi Alpha Alpha. Officers chosen include Mrs.

J. E. Boynton, president; Sirs. Lowell Ball, vice-president and Mrs. D.

G. Lane, secretary-treasurer. The council is to be comprised of the president, junior past president and one elected member from each chapter. The meetings will be held the first Thursday of each month beginning August 5. Formal installation of officers is planned for later in the summer.

Attending the meeting were the Mesdames Elton Brown, Richard Droege, Arline Wilkins, Fern Adams, W. Alan Harrison, D. G. Lane. W.

Porter, J. E. Boynton, Lowell Ball and Martha Richmond. Bone-Gragg Wedding Service Is Held at Home of Pastor The home of the Reverend and Mrs. E.

F. Frye of 2520 San Emidio street provided the setting for a double ring ceremony at 8 p. m. July 15 uniting in marriage Miss Sue Ann Bone and Ray Gragg. The Reverend Elwood Frye performed the ceremony in the presence of a small group of friends and relatives.

The bride wore a white crepe dress and carried a white Bible. Her corsage was of pink carnations groom, who wore a rose-colored pink lace gloves and headpiece. Mrs. Gragg is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Chester Bone of 83o street and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Gragg of Rosedale.

Sister Is Attendant Maid of honor was Miss Margaret Gragg, sister of the bride- PORTLAND SOUND $21.00 Mo lewer Fares DEPOT 1022 NlMtmth St. FtoM 4-4021 6REYHOUNID dress with gardenia corsage. Best man was James Gragg, brother of the bridegroom. Vocalist was Ralph Sarti, who sang "Always" and "Because." Pretty Setting Baskets of pink and white gladioli appointed the house. The reception was held at the home of the bride's parents at 835 street where a two-tier wedding cake was sliced and served.

The bride was graduated from Bakersfield High School and has been employed the last three years at the Kern County Free Library intermediate typist in tae office. Mr. Gragg was graduated from Bakersfield High School and is now attending Bakersfield College, He spent three years in the army air forces. Pre-nuptial showers for the bride were given by Mrs. Lafayette Banes, Mas.

Marie Ramey, Mrs. L. J. Frye and Mrs. Paul Bowser.

The couple will be at home at 110 West Moneta avenue after June 25. Social Situations SITUATION': A man arranges to meet a woman down town BO that he way take her to lunch. WRONG WAT: He gets to the appointed place a few minutes after the time set for the meeting. RIGHT WAY: He gets to the appointment a few minutes early, so he will be sure not to keep her waiting. REGAL DISTRIBUTING CO.

Phone 5-5272 LEADERS OF UNIT NAMED AT MEET ING Mrs. Ted Stevens was elected president of Bakersfield Unit No. 20, American Legion Auxiliary, at a meeting held, recently in the Legion hall. Mrs. Travis Graham presided.

Others chosen for the new term were: Mrs. C. AV. Sherrill, first vice-president; Mrs. Charles Kidder, second vice-president; Mrs.

Lois Rainey, recording secretary; Mrs. Homer Humble, corresponding secretary; Mrs: Frank Loustalot, chaplain; Mrs. Archie Schwocho, sergeant-at-arms; Mrs. Harry Criswell, marshal; Mrs. Travis Graham, junior past president; Mrs.

C. Bishop, treasurer; Mrs. Glen Randle, musician; Mrs. A. Roy Nisbett, historian and Mrss.

Henry Powell, Mrs. Ralph Williams and Mrs. Tommie Stevenson, executive committee. Chairmen's Reports Reports were given by the following chairmen: Mrs. Grant Williams, rehabilitation; Mrs.

T. E. Lockett, community service; Mrs. Dora Hoskins, legislation; Mrs. Frank Lustalot, child welfare; Mrs.

C. W. Sherrill, poppies; Mrs. Homer Humble, ritualistic team; Mrs. Marvin Anglin, publicity; Mrs.

Henry Powell, past presidents; Mrs. William Madill, courtesy and Mrs. Hageman, girls state. Install With Post Mrs. Thomas Stevenson, president of Kern County Council Auxiliary, announced that joint installation with the post will be held July 10 in Legion halL Installation of Bakersfield unit will be held jointly with the post on July Mrs.

T. E. Lockett and Mrs. Gladys Dison are in charge of arrangements for the auxiliary. An invitation from the Shatter unit has been extended to the auxiliary members and their husbands for installation Thursday, July WHITE SHRINE CLUB SHARES DINNER PARTY.

Members of the White Shrine Social Club were entertained recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Olon Bryan, 327 South Chester avenue. The tables were appointed with pastel flowers and candles. A potluck dinner was served.

The business meeting was presided over by Mrs. Thomas Riggs, president. Entertainment was arranged by Mrs. Martin Donnallan, assisted by Mrs. Bryan.

Readings were presented by Mrs. Hector Hollis. They included "Deep in the Heart of Texas" and "Magpie and Jiggs." Lee Middleton entertained with music. PROTECT CARPETS Use protector cups under heavy pieces of furniture to keep sharp legs from digging into the carpet or rug. Most homemakers do this for a piano or large sofa.

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The family holds its annual reunion here the second Sunday of June. Among those present were: Messrs, Mesdames Dennen, L. W. Dennen, Kenneth Den- Tien, Charles H. Dennen, Richard Dennen, Bert Deabill, S.

L. Durr, P. Tebster, Darrel Schuetz. F. R.

Gifford, C. L. Yoder, Donald Hosking; Mesdames Nona Darnell of Richmond, Arta Dennen, Verna I Taylor, Rena Mae Gifford, Mertie I Davis, Elizabeth Dennen, Bessie I Tubbs, Ethel Clagg, Hannah Goodrich; Misses Joanne Clagg, Katherine Dennen, Ilene Dennen; Messrs. Frank Silver, Clifford Dennen. Henry Hosking, Lorin Durr, Hilton Glass, E.

A. Davis, S. L. Davis, and children, Patricia Hosking, Linda Hosking, Louise Dennen, Charles L. Bennen, Richard A.

Dennen, Michael Schuetz and Judy Elliott. Mrs. Bernard Wayne Thompson Couple Weds in Church Rite Held in Little Rock, Ark. The altar of the Pulaski Heights Baptist Church of Little Rock, which was decorated with palms, white gladioli, and white tapers provided the setting for a double ring ceremony June lit) uiiitiug Miss Uola Jean Searcy and Bernard Wayne Thompson. Miss is the daughter of Mrs.

Ben V. Searcy and the late Mr. Searcy of Little Rock, and Mr. 'Thompson is the sou of Mr. and C.

Thompson of Bakers Mrs. T. field. Beautiful Bride For her wedding the bride selected a white organdy gown with a short train. She carried a bouquet of white rose buds and stephanotis.

Her only ornament was a strand of pearls which were a gift of the bridegroom. Mrs. Alan Brillliarr, sister of the bride, wore a gown of yellow organdy and carried white daisies. She was the bride's only attendant. Raymond Waite served as best man.

Miss Searcy attended Baylor College at Waco, Texas. Native Son Mr. Thompson was born in Bakersfield and attended schools here. After being graduated from East Bakersfield High School, he entered Notre Dame University as a premedical stiidenr. While there he was a member of Academy of Science.

He is a member of Phi Beta Pi medical fraternity. Both Mr. and Mrs. Thompson will return to the University of Arkansas Medical School this fall where they are seniors. A reception was held at the home of the bride's mother following the ceremony.

After their wedding trip the young couple will be at home at 1518 Scott street, Apartment 7, Little Rock. 0. E. S. Holding Final Meeting Security Chapter No.

426, Order of the Eastern Star, will convene at 8 p. m. Thursday in the Masonic temple with Mrs. Martin Donnallan and Robert Harrision, worthy matron and patron, respectively, presiding. This meeting will be the last for the chapter until the fall.

Refreshments will be served during the evening by Mrs. R. E. Davidson and Mrs. E.

W. Kinser. FRATERNAL COUPLE HONORED A reception was held recently at th.e home of Mr. and Mrs. John Young, 1010 Roii.stvelt street, in honor of Mr.

and Mrs. Eldon Sharp, who were recently married here. Mrs. was Mrs. Leona Legg before her marriage.

The newlyweds live living in Long Beach. Mrs. Young is Mrs. Sharp's daughter. Lavender Club Lavender club of Woman's Relief Corps will meetfWednesday at 12:30 p.

m. for a potluck luncheon. Celebration of birthday anniversaries of members born in the months from January to July is planned. Mrs. Elmore Elliott will act as hostess of the day.

Mrs. I J. W. Richardson is the club chair! man. Lodge is Host Caledonia Lodge No.

486, F. A. will be host to Bakersfield Lodge No. 224, F. A.

M. at a meeting Wednesday at 6:45 p. m. Third degrees will be conferred on two candidates by the masters and past masters of the lodges in this jurisdiction. Official Visit Mrs.

Labiba Littlefield, assistant grand lecturer of the grand court of Order of Amaranth, state of California, will play an official visit to Bakersfield Court No. 32, at 8 p. m. Wednesday in the Masonic temple. All members are invited.

Moose Initiating Governor Elbert Malins announced that the Moose Lodge will initiate a class of eight candidates at a meeting at 8 p. m. Thursday in the Moose hall, 134 Goodman street. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Meudell Lodge Meudell Lodge, U.

Y. A. will convene at 7:30 p. m. Wednesday for work in the third degree.

Refreshments will be served. B. Willis Weekes is worshipful master. Sunset Temple Sunset temple No. 16, Pythian Sisters -will meet at K.

of P. hall Wednesday at p. m. for initiation. Tuesday, June 22, 1948 LUMIS-JACOBSEN RITE CELEBRATED AT CHAPEL Before 100 guests Saturday at 5:30 p.

m. at Little Chapel of Sacred Memories, Miss Shirley W. Lumls became the bride of Floyd JacoD- sen at a double ring ceremoney read by the Reverend John R. Kenney, pastor of First Methodist Church. Edmund W.

Clarke, baritone soloist, sang "Because 1 and I Love Tou Truly," accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Charles M. Flanagin. The church was appointed baskets of white gladioli, as was the Spanish ballroom of Hotel El Tejon, where a reception was held following the ceremony. The couple journeyed south for a brief sojourn, planning to take their longer wedding trip in August when they will go to Salt Lake City to visit relatives of the bridegroom.

They will be at home in San Francisco after August 1. Here and U. C. The bride, who is the daughter of Mrs. Anna Lumis, 225 Eighteenth street, well known local resident.

marquisette skirt. Her bouquet and tiara were of orchid carnations. Mrs. Chaffen chose an aqua marine colored taffeta gown made with fitted bodice and bouffant skirt. She carried yellow carnations.

Going Away Outfit For a traveling costume Mrs. Jacobsen selected a cocoa brown silk print made with skirt banded in black. Her accessories were black and she wore an orchid cor- Mrs. Lumis was attired in a gray chiffon gown made with beaded was educated in the local schools bodice, and full skiff. She carried and University of California at pink carnations.

Berkeley. Mr. Jacobsen, who is the Many parties have honored the son of Mrs. C. E.

Holliday of Salt! bride since news of her betrothal Lake City, received his higher edu- was made known, cation at Salt Lake College. He is employed by Southern Pacific Company in San Francisco as a city freight agent Mrs. Vi Chaffen stood with the bride as maid of honor and Stanley Gregg was best man. Robert B. Lumis flew out from the east to give his sister in marriage.

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