Navy's first female industrial watch officer at Subic Bay
Lieutenant Raftery, a personnel and classified files officer, is praised as an asset at the Subic Bay ship repair facility. She handles a 24 hour industrial watch, coordinating engineers with shop personnel while facing skepticism from some male sailors. She notes calls and tasks requiring calm, clear communication and credits her Irish family background for drive.
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Navy
Subic Bay
Philippines
John Rattery
Dayton Road
Rafferty
rTepair
Raftery
Holy Spirit High’ School
Atlantic City
N. J
Immaculata College
Chester County
Miss Rattery
Lee W. Fisher
United States
Ireland
Tiger
Lydia Pinkham Elixir Death Sparks Imagination Debate
The piece mocks modern credulity as Lydia Pinkham dies at 47 in Lynn Massachusetts. It laments a practical generation lacking imagination and critiques reliance on TV and ads while joking about middle age cures and consumer promises.
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Lydia Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Santa Clause
Pleats and sewing guide promise pro fashion results
A promotional sewing piece explains many pleat styles and methods from box to accordion. It highlights planning waistline hang, use of marking wheels, and importance of even hems to ensure mobility and style. Roxane offers help with sewing questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxane
Florida land refunds slow as buyers seek back money
Help-Mate column recounts refunds owed by Washington Development Corp to about 1,000 Florida land buyers. A buyer claims a $247 refund promised within 90 days after quit claim deed. the firm cites no funds to disburse. An Interstate Land Sales official says the company is liable for refunds due to sales during 1972 disclosures.
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Florida
Washington Development Corp
U.S
American Image
U.S. Postal Service
Image
Consumer Help Notes on refunds and faulty products
The notice outlines steps for refunds via the Interstate Land Sales Office and Florida Division, cites Harley Davidson ignition switch delays, and records prior FTC actions against American Image Corp for diet and acne ad claims. It advises sending complaints with full documents to Help Mate at Daily Times Chester PA.
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U.S
Interstate Land Sales Office
Dept. of Hud
Washington, D.C
Division of
Florida Land Sales
P. O. Box
Tampa
Fla
Harley-Davidson
Wada
Bill Kennedy
Lales
American Image
Federal Trade Commission
Daily Times
Sth St
Chester
Local clubs host events this weekend in area churches and homes
Springfield Junior Assembly sponsored by the Junior Woman's Club will meet Saturday at the Junior High School with Mrs. Robert Daniels as chairwoman. The Nether Providence Republican Women host a 10:30 a.m. Christmas coffee at 106 Carleton Road Wallingford. Holmes Leisure Club elects new officers led by Annamae Pierce with installation Jan 2 and cookie distribution to nursing homes. Delco Hitch N Pitch Chapter plans Christmas Dinner at Brookhaven Baptist Church with officers installed and a surprise guest for the children. Lansdowne DAR hosts a Christmas tea at 7012 Pennsylvania Ave Upper Darby, board members as hostesses. Linwood Couples Club of Linwood United Methodist Church meets Saturday at 6:30 p.m. to decorate for Christmas and carol in the Linwood area afterward.
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Springfield
Junior Woman's Club of
Robert Daniels
Nether Providence Council of Republican Women
Arthur Millay
Carleton Road
Wallingford
Effie Paul
Olivette Kimberly
Adeline Fraser
Elsie Meyers
Hitch N Pitch
Delco Hitch N Pitch
National Campers and Hikers Association
Brookhaven Baptist Church
Clarence Kennedy
Bob Arnold
Joan Duck
Lansdowne Dar
Lansdowne Chapter
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Joseph M. Williams
Pennsylvania Ave
Upper Darby
Linwood
Soroptimist Club Scholarships Open to Delaware County Seniors
The Soroptimist Club of Delaware County announces a 1500 dollar cash award for the winning graduating senior from any accredited high school. A regional North Atlantic Award of 1000 dollars goes to a regional winner. The local winner advances to compete with other regional entrants. Applicants must submit by January 1, 1974 with three adult reference letters.
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Soroptimist Club
Delaware County
North Atlantic
Delaware
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Delaware County Soroptimists Club Committee
Elizabeth ‘Mahan
Winton Ave
Havertown
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Mayva
American Express
Velma
North America
Middie
Outlook
California
The
Arthur E. Rowse
Washington,d.c
White House
B.L
Italy
American Image Corp
Clubs In Action
Junior Assembly
Holmes Leisure Club
Annamae Pierce
Holmes Presbyterian Church Leisure Club
Rachel Irvine
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