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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1957

Page

11

Dear Abby Mailbag Cushions And Family Dilemmas

Dear Abby answers readers on Sunday gatherings, chair courtesy, and work life. The column offers practical tips on seating, family finances, and social etiquette, advising cushions for kids, setting boundaries, and addressing in-law tensions.

Abby Addy

Early Freedom Can Cause Deep Regrets

Carolyn W., 27, married three years, writes of years of medical woes. Husband cites nine doctors, misdiagnoses from appendicitis to ulcers, spastic colitis, and heart attack fears. He asks if her ailments might be feigned, seeking guidance from the columnist.

Carolyn W Carolyn Jesus

Carolyns Imagined Woes Almost Ruined Her Life

A family counselor notes teen boundaries and parental protection prevent harm from overnight visits and adult parties. The piece traces Carolyns four year health scare to imagined insanity and pregnancy fears, then explains heredity myths and urges scientific understanding and a health booklet offer.

Carolyn

Barbara Bell Fall Winter pattern ad 1957

An oldads pattern offer promotes Barbara Bell designs for plus sizes 34 to 48 with 55 inch fabric. It notes pattern 9432 Patto Rama, pricing and mail order details, listing Chicago and Long Beach addresses and urging buyers to send pattern number size and their information.

Barbara Bell Long Beach

Accordions Show Religious Side in Texas Girls' Choir

Houston NEA report on the all girl accordion choir directed by Eric Eberhardt from Fitts Parkes. Members are young students with sacred music focus, many active in church. The group, formed 1941 and reestablished later, emphasizes religious service and Christain values.

Texas Houston, Tex Nea Houston Air Force Ord Eric Eberherdt Fitts+ parkes, borch University of Ton America Bellaire Music Co Ernest Allee Southwest Music Studios Allee

AOPi Mothers Entertained At USC Chapter

Mrs. Frank Schoenheider hosted a luncheon at her Los Angeles home for Alcha Omicron Pi Mothers' Club Na Lambda Chapter of USC. Guests were executive board members planning sorority projects for the coming year. A fall planning luncheon is set for August 20 hosted by Mrs. Edward J. Weller of Long Beach.

Frank Schoenheider Alcha Omicron Pi Mothers’ Club Na Lambda USC Lua Conte Ave Los Angeles Coast Club Edward J. Weller E. Ocean Blvd Long Beach

Mixed Load Drying Advice for Fabrics and Towels

Guidance on handling a mixed load in an automatic clothes dryer. Remove lightweight garments when damp to iron. Then allow terrycloth towels to dry completely before removing and storing.

Handy kitchen hints for desserts and sauces from a vintage page

Practical tips on using powdered sugar and cream of tartar, cake decorating with frosting, stain removal with hydrogen peroxide, freezing foods with dependable wraps, and a pineapple based sauce recipe. Includes notes on fruit combinations and a Bible reference about milk and honey symbolism.

Letter Reply Request Prompts Self‑Addressed Envelope

A notice invites recipients to respond by mail and enclose a stamped self‑addressed envelope for a personal reply. The fragment suggests formal correspondence procedures typical in older newspapers.

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