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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1957
Page
10
A Minneapolis survey reports families with four members own 109 to 200 zippers. Zippers snag due to burrs after cleaning removes factory lubrication. A new silicone lubricant product in pink tubes solves the problem, dispensing a small amount to smooth runs on zippers. National distribution is under way through drug, department and variety stores.
Festival Oraana Tealte Day left last week for Chicago and New York to view the Shakespeare Festival. Drama instructor for junior classes at Long Beach Community Pi hense gave early training to Laraine Day and Robert Mitehum.
United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary will meet Wednesday at 7 50 PM in the Veterans Memorial Building with Margaret Weiss conducting the session.
The Artists League of Seal Beach hosts an outdoor open air gallery on August 24 and 25 for children from local and surrounding areas. Prizes include first and second ribbons in age brackets up to 7, 8–10, 11–14, and 15–18. Entries due by 10 am on March day for judging.
Long Beach residents Mr and Mrs Leonard Sargent of South Playa traveled south of the border to Mexico City staying at the Hotel Moule Cassino. Also vacationing there is Miss Frances M Ridgtey of Argonne Avenue a guest at the Hotel Virreyes.
Ruth Bridgers of 272 Eucalyptus will entertain members of the 173 Social Club of Long Beach Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, for a dessert luncheon at 1:36 pm Tuesday.
The Long Beach Homemakers group will meet Tuesday at the Hawaiian Restaurant for a buffet lunch at 12 30 PM followed by a fashion show. The first meeting is September 16 with a demonstration of the Electronic Oven by Janice Antram of the Edison Company. husbands are invited to attend dinner and witness the demo.
The Ladies of the GAR Abraham Lincoln Circle Wo di sponsor a card party in Veterans Memorial Ride. Refreshments will be served at noon on Tuesday.
Washington society notes describe a 500 guest reception at Fort Lesley J. McNair Officers Club honoring outgoing JCS chairman Admiral Arthur W. Radford and wife, with incoming chair Gen. Nathan F. Twining and wife. Attendees included Secretary Gates, Arleigh Burke, Romulo, Symington, and numerous military leaders, diplomats, and editors. The Hawaiian theme featured dendrobian orchids, rose anthuriums, and a marine corps orchestra, as guests mingled over hot roast, ham, pastry, and coffee.
Members of the Long Beach Writers Club organize an annual picnic at Bixby Park on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hospitality chairman Helen Johnson asks each member to bring a covered dish for themselves and guests. beverages will be provided.
Tuesday meeting of Sel Mar Rebekah Lodge at 8 pm in Machinist Hall Elm Avenue. Laura Collins leads social hour following the session.
AP reports Charles and Peggy Smart of Chillicothe Ohio and San Miguel del Allende Mexico describe a life left behind in academia to live in a private paradise in Mexico. They claim a monthly budget under 200 dollars, with a furnished San Miguel home, cook and gardener, and a lively expatriate community. They note some downsides like lack of in-room TV and higher American plumbing costs, but praise the climate, cuisine, and schools as expat advantages. The couple says they rented their Ohio home and remain drawn to Mexico, planning to return to their San Miguel residence after trips to the U.S.
Kay Sherwood Kia advises systematic food storage in hot weather to prevent overloading the fridge. Group items by compartments, keep dairy near milk, preserve cooked foods on one shelf, and adjust shelves to fit tall bottles. Use leftovers promptly and repack to fit space, noting perishables for quick use.
Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Skinner of 2427 Caspiah Ave celebrated their golden wedding with an open house hosted by their daughter Mrs. R. G. Millette at S156 Hanbury St. The couple wed in Manhattan, Mont and have lived in Long Beach 33 years. Daughters Leone Skinner J. R. Clarke Mislette and a nun H.R. Skinner attended along with eight grandchildren.
Lakewood Republican Women resume monthly meetings after summer recess with the first session at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Sept 20, featuring luncheon under Mrs Lyie Gardner. Rep Craig Hosmer and field rep David Crowther visited, answering questions and sharing Washington updates at the special board meeting hosted by Mrs W B Frobert.
A brief item discusses options for preparing dil fresh or dried 19 pan fried chaps. It notes methods for achieving crisp texture and balanced flavors, suggesting careful heat control and timing for best results.
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