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CROCHET CLUB AT BANKS' HOME

Mrs. E. E. Banks was hostess 4 when she entertained members ~ of the Crochet Club at her home

last Wednesday afternoon. A social hour was enjoyed and re­ freshments were served." Those present were Mesdames W. F.

k Burgener, Mclvlna Bcckwlth, '~ William Gascolgne, Leroy Snod-

grans, Stephen Welz, ' A. P. Stevenson and her mother, Mrs. Cartwrlght, H. M. Haynes, L. V. Babcock, L. D. Babcock and Mrs. Mary Babcock. '. *

DINNER, DANCING PARTY ENJOYED

As a farewell courtesy for dreg Hahn, who left this week for his home In Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Morris enter­ tained at dinner Saturday eve­ ning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Rltchie, 2268 Sierra ave. Miss Mary Ellen Howe of Anaheim was also a guest, and later the group enjoyed dancing at Ocean Park, where they were joined by other Nebraska friends who are vlsting here.

MRS. WEIS HOSTESS TO BRIDGE CLUB

l^rs. Paul Wels entertain her bridge club-at an attra tlvely appointed luncheon at h homi; last Thursday. Color ranunculus were used for t table at which covers we placed for eight. Those prcse were Mrs. Carl Engburg, a cl guest, and Mesdames Jo Gregory and Al Moore of R dondo Beach, C. A. Curtlss, D. Lowen, L. M. Fernley ai Fred Flscher.

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1M1-66 SARTOR AVE. TORRANCE PHONE 218

Carole Lombard Dies in Crash

Screen Actren Carafe Lanrixrd, killed with tl other* la enub «t transport plane Jan. 18, h ihown here In picture taken with hat­

band, dark Gable, ihortly after their msurlace.

Eastern Star Plans Benefit Card Party

At the regular meeting o Torrance Chapter 380, Order o he Eastern Star, held a Voman's clubhouse last night, plans were arranged for.a bene- it card party to be held Sat

urday evening, Feb. 7, at the lome of Mr. and Mrs. J. E

Miller, 1217 Cota ave. Contract and auction bridge and pinochle will be played. Everyone .Is In­ ked. There will be prizes anc

efreshments. Tallies at 36 ents may be purchased from

members or at the door. Torrance Chapter was repre

sented at Redondo recently onthe occasion of the official visit f Corine Orban Melville, worthy

grand matron, when Lillian hrlner, district deputy; Helen IHIer and Homer Morgan orthy matron and worthy pa­

tron, and their staff of officers articipated in- the ritualistic >ork.Members' Social Night will be

bserved at the next meeting Wednesday, Jan. 28 at the club ouse. Torrance was repre­

sented at Point Formin Chapter lectlng last Tuesday evening hen its worthy matron, Helen [Iller, and worthy patron,

Homer Morgan, officiated.* * *

RIDUE CLUB [AS DINNER-PARTYThe home of Mrs. C. A. Cur-ss was the scene of an en-

oyable dinner party when she nd Mrs. Fred Fischer enter- aincd members of their bridgeub and, their husbands Sat­

urday evening. Those present . ore Messrs, and Mmes. Johnregory and Al Moore of Re ondo Beach, E. L. Patterson ofynes, C. D. Lowen; L. M. Fern'y, Paul Weis, H. C. Barringn and the hosts.

* * *IRTHDAY PARTY N PALOS VERDES The birthday anniversary of Ibin K. Longren was the oc

aslon for a delightful dinner arty Sunday evening at ; the alos Verdcs home of Mr. and

Jrs. Walter Smith. Following he presentation of many gifts d fashioned games were en- yed. Those present were Mes- s. and. Mesdames L. Stock, Os-

ar Diehl of"Glendale, A. K. eterson of Redondo Beach, hartes piillam of Altadena, aymond Shotwell of Ross- oyne, Los Angeles, and' Mar- n Loper of this city.

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INCLUDES ENGRAVING NECK OR ARM CHAIN

Moneta Watch Shop16505 So. Western Ave.

CALENDAR

TONIGHT, JAN. 226:30 p. m. Rotary Club

at Woman's Clubhouse.7:30 p. m. 20-30 Club at

Daniels Cafe. V. P. W. V. P. W. Auxiliary, Men*

Bible Class bldg.7:45 p. m. Knights of

Pythias Lodge at Redondo Beach.

8:00 p. m. Modern Wood­ men. Catholic Ladies' card

party.

FRIDAY, JAN. 239:00 a. m. Mothers' Edn

cational Center, Woman's Clubhouse.

7:30 p. m. I. O. O. F. No. 196, Redondo Beach. Townsend Club, Men's

Bible Class Bldg.8:00 p. m. Masonic meet

ing. f

SUNDAY, JAN/25 1 Services In all churches. 2:00 p. m. Technocracy,

19)5 Carson st.MONDAY, JAN. 26

6;30 p. m.. Kiwanis Club at Daniels ;Cafe. :

7:30. p. m. Sonfe of the Legion. . , , . ...

TUESDAY, JAN. 271:30 p. m. Elementary P.

T. A.2:00. p. m. Fern avenue P; T. A. -...- 7:45'p. in.' Royal Neigh­

bors. : •.':•''-. • —American Legion Auxil­ iary, St. Andrew's Episcopal Hall.

City council meeting.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 2813:30 p. m. Catholic

Ladles' luncheon.7:45 p. m. Trio Rebekah

Lodge No. 240 at Lomlta. American Legion, Steel

Workers' hall.8:00 p. m. Order of East­

ern Star at Woman's club­ house.

THURSDAY, JAN. 29 '3:00 p. m. Girl Scout

Troop No. 2, Scbut Hall. 3:30 p. m. St. Andrew's

Troop Girl Scouts.* « *

RHONES GIVEN HOUSE WARMING

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rhone of 1019 Beech ave. were the surprised honorees at a house- warming party arranged by a group of friends Sunday eve nlng. A handsome fire screen was presented and games' were'njoyed until a late hour. Buffet

refreshments were served at thelose of play. Those present

were Dr. and Mrs. John W.leeman, Messrs, and Mmes.Illlard Johnson and Gilbert

Wegner of Palos Verdcs, George H. Moore, M. N. Felker. Fred Quaggln, Robert L. Leasing, J. C. Snow, Fred Harder, M. W. Hlnshaw and R. J. Ashley.

MORALE IS IMPORTANTPersonal morale means serf confidence and the

poise that a neat and freshly cleaned wardrobe in­

sures. That's why so many people in Torrance bring their clothes to the Royalei Expert dry cleaning and careful pressing can give your morale a big boost.

Royale CleanersAcross from Library - 1344 Post Ave.t Ph. 370 f or Prckup

Benney-Bradford Wedding Held at Las Vegas Jan. 10

News has been received the marriage of Robert Wayn Denney, son of Mr. and Mrs Amos Denney of 1917 220th s to Miss Ethel Reda Bradfor daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. : Bradford of 21308 Vermont avi Torrance. The ceremony wi performed at Las Vega Nevada, Saturday, Jan. 10.

He is a graduate of Torran high school, class of Summ '89 who Is now employed Douglas Aircraft Corp., In San Monica while Mrs. Denney Is student at Torrance high an will graduate with the class Summer, '42. They will live, Torrance.

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Royal Neighbors Will Install Officers Jan. 28

On Wednesday, Jan. 28, Men's Bible Class bldg., Cam No. 8908, Royal Neighbors America, will hold a closed li Stallation ceremony.

Officers who will serve fi the ensuing term are Dori Lydy, oracle; Kathryn Gcsslaiu vice-oracle; Mary Baker, corder; Mary Conner, ohancello Ada McCune, receiver; Leon Mlcheau, marshal; Maud Moore, assistant marshal; Le Heglln, Inner sentinel; Lizz Benzel, outer sentinel; Elsi Smith, Marie Benson, Fred Lyd managers; Dr. Bauman, ph; sitian; Marie Benson, musician Louise Walks, captain of degre staff; Beverly Fouts, Faith; Vi) ghria Legg, Modesty; .Zoe Deth ten, Unselfishness; Adelin Smith, Courage; Louise Walke Endurance.

The R. N. A. Happy Hou Club met at the home of Ade line Smith for a business ses siori and pot hick dinner Tues day.

STORKatoridlsFollowing are the new arrivals-of

the-weak at Torrance Memorialhospital:

OANNV EDWARD LEECH . . was born to Mr. and Mra Loren V. Leech of Redondo Beach a 4:24 p. m. Jan. 18. Their fli child, he weighed 7 pounds

:e. His father Is a prlnte and his mother le the farmer Ethe

rards. The grandparentsAyres Edwards of Redond

Beach and A. C, Edwards < BakerBfteld.

JENNIE LEE COOLEY ... woelcomed by Mr. and Mra. Alia

O. Coolcy of Hermoaa Beach s 4:15 a. m. Jan. 20. She welghe

4-year-old brother. Allan Oeorgi father Is a telephone servlc

,..^. and her mother la the for n>fr .ThornoHine Tucker Bleveni The grandparents are Mr. and Mri

er Coolcy of Ban lierhordin Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Blnven

or las Anseleu.

CHERYL DIANE HYDE...wa_ -ceted by Mr. and Mrs. Oliver J Hyde of Redondo Beach at 4:li

i. .Jan. 17. Their first child weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces

Ola Bteel and her mother la tin ormer Betty Mae Robinson. He:

idfather Is Fred J. Hyde b Redondo Beach.

BABY BROOKS . . ..a son,,was irn- to Mr. and Mra. Harry

Brooks of Oardena at 10:49 a. an. 21.

BABY M&NDENHALL . . . sughter, was born to Mr. a Irn. I>erry E. Mendonhall of 1907 laza. del Amo at 7:18 a. m.jai

BABY MURPHY ... a son. orn to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald F ifurphy of Manhattan Baach a :27 a. m. Jan. 21.

BABY PIERCE ... a daughter

ierce of 2117 Cabrlllo ave.. u1:15 p. m. Jan. 20. Her fathe

employed at National Supply.

MARGARET VIRGINIA REEDis born to Mr. and Mra. Chest*

Uten Reed of Long Beach Jan. 18 t 1 p. m. Their first child, ah< 'etffhed 6 pounds 3 ounces. He:

other Li a painter and her mother the former Dorothy Lillian Shaw.

Mrs. John B. Shaw of 1003 Por- la, ave., and Mrs. Bessie Rovey

f Lons Beach.* * *

B3PLK T INVITEVESTS TO PARTYMembers of the Triple T

dancing club will resume their monthly parties this evening.

onlght's dance will bo a guest light, and will be held at thealos Verdcs Country Club. Theoat committee for this, years Is omprised of Messrs. and Mes-ames Guy Kellcy, Dean L.ears, Grover C. Whyte andr. and Mrs. John Beeman.

K * * LUB MEETS AT OLBl'RN HOME Members of the Phi Alpha imnm Club met Monday eve- ng at Martha Colburn's home 1th Berdlna Bevan assisting as hostess. Mrs. Helen Smith 3 presented with a number of ely gifts from the girls and

ter 500 was played. Refresh- cnts were served to Georgie appin, Doris Watt-on, I-orrain

{all, Mildred Orury, LucUlel ogcra. Helen Smith, Pat ugust and Esther Plguercdo. J

New Women's Service Corps Forming Here

Formation of a Torrancc un of tho American Women's V untary Service will begin Mon day with registration of volun teers at 1334 1-2 El Prado (ai joining The Torrance Hera office), it was announced "toda by Mrs. Pat Dllllnger, 2468 To ranee blvd. She has been name chairman of the unit by Mr Vida Reed Stone, field repre sen tat I ve for Southern Cal fornla.

The A. W. V. S. was formec according to Mrs. Dilllnger, answer the need for women t find their place in the defe'ns program and community service Its function is to establish uni which will train volunteers f< government defense agoncii and municipal departments an existing health and welfare o: ganizations. The purpose is t supplement, not supplant, th work of existing organization

"Our organization offers bas courses in first aid, nutritloi physical fitness, air raid pri cautions, transportation, erne; gency feeding, communication control of fear and panic," th local chairman said. "Tests an certificates are given at th close of each course. AU .course are free. Age is not a hand cap in the A. W. V. S. There Is a place for all from grandm down to Sister Sue. Olde women have a choice of a num ber of activities in which the efforts will be particularly help ful."

Every volunteer will be class: fled according to previous ex perience, special Interest an number of hours available ti serve. Evening classes may b arranged for those regular! employed and those who canno be spared from their homes wi be accommodated with work t do without leaving their resi dences.

Oh, yes, members will wear uniforms!

INTEND TOWED

Frank S. Northrup, 21, o 21615 Dolores st., Torrance, ani June Koss, 18, of 1027 Hyperlpi st., Los Angeles.

MATRON HONORED AT SHOWER PABTY

Mrs. Max Shaw of 2010 AT igton ave. was honoree at ar

attractively arranged showe ;iven for her Saturday after

noon at the Los Angeles homi of her cousin, Mrs. Noel Brad ey, who was, assisted by he

sister, Miss Harriet Kingry Those present from Torrancc

were Mrs. O. E. Hall and he daughter Miss Virginia anc Mesdames J. O. Bishop, Ed Me

lumphy, William Wernatt William Diesel, Earl Robinette M. H. Shaw, Vincent Vieltenave and Miss Corllsta Reeve. Fol owing the opening of many ovely gifts, shower games were njoyed by, the 25 present, and uffet refreshments were

erved.* * *

GIBLS ENJOY L. A. CONCERT

Saturday morning was a gala ecasion for a group of girls

vho enjoyed the concert ai 'hilharmonic Auditorium. They rere escorted by Mrs. O. E i"ossum. In the party were Madeline Ban, Barbara Smith, Vaomi Edwards, Doris Lee Juaggln, Maiy Olive Jones anc

Myrna Lou Fossum.* * *

HH1UY GENEIS NOW EIGHT.

The eighth birthday of JimmyGene Murphy was celebrated

1th un enjoyable schoolroom arty when his 40 classmates fere entertained Wednesday fternoon. Games and songs 'ere enjoyed by the group and irthday cake and ice cream 'ere served.

(ADDITIONAL SOCIETY)(Continued on Page 5-A)

MISSING!

MICHAEL O'BRIEN

Junior Woman's Club Launched At Tea Gathering

One of the loveliest of recent Woman's Club affairs was the tea given at the clubhouse yes­ terday afternoon to compliment Junior Club members. At the tea table, enhanced with pink sweet peas, Mmes. C. B. Mitchell and E. A. Miles poured. The hostess group, headed by Mrs. Dean L. Sears, Junior Club chairman, included Mmes. A. H. Silllgo, Bills P. Owen and M. J. Beale.

Mrs. Ralph Ross of Los An­ geles, district chairman, as guest speaker, welcomed the newly or­ ganized group into the national organization. Mrs. George H. Moore will serve as temporary president for the Juniors and Mrs. Robert B. Trezise, Jr., will be the group's temporary sec­ retary. An added feature of the program was the introduction of Mrs. Vida Reed Stone of the American Women's Volunteer Service, who explained the func­ tioning of the nationally-organ­ ized group.

At the morning .meeting of the Literature .section held at the library, Mrs. C. B. Mitchell received high score award for the current event test as out­ lined by Time magazine.

*K * *EDUCATOR TO BE C P. T. A. SPEAKER

"As the Twig is Bent" Is the topic to be discussed by Miss Jessie A. Tritt, guest speaker at the meeting of Torrance Elemen­ tary P. T. A., Tuesday after­ noon, Jan. 27. Miss Tritt, who is superintendent of education for exceptional children of the Los Angeles school system, will, deal with the special problems presented by physically and mentally handicapped students.

Miss Henrietta McAlIster, soprano, of Los Angeles and Jack Hertert, baritone, of Tor­ rance, will be presented in a group of solos and duets. Mrs. J. O. Bishop will report on the defense effort being made by P. . T. A. At this meeting selection of the recipient of a P. T. A. life membership will be made. Room mothers of the third and fourth grades will be hostesses at the teal to be served at the close of the meeting.

* * *NEW HOME SCENE OF CLUB MEETING

The new home of Mrs. Phillips M. Brooks was the setting for an enjoyable party when she ntertained members of her club

at a dessert bridge last Wed­ nesday. Covers were arranged for Mesdames Kenneth Dudley, Don C. Mitchell, John Melville, Irwln H. Harris, Robert Moffitt and W. M. Watrous. High score holders were Mesdames Dudley and Mitchell.

* -tt *CHINESE DINNER ENJOYED BY GROUP

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Ash- ley entertained at a chow meln party at their home Saturday evening. Their guests were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harder, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rhone and Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Hlnshaw.

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