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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1958
Page
18
An article urges women to use a flare kit for roadside emergencies. It describes two one hour flares and an extinguisher, stored in a car glove compartment, visible over 1,000 feet, costing about one dollar and sold at service stations and auto stores.
A swimming and luncheon gathering will be attended by alumnae of Kappa Alpha Theta. Mrs. Clayton Pittman will report on the national convention.
New York reporter Mary Prime notes Maria Schell at a Gary Cooper press luncheon for The Hanging Tree in Yakima Washington. Schell discusses critics, family acting lines, and the reaction of audiences and friends to her film career.
A 1950s bridal guide notes how nylon sheets muslin and other textiles ease home prep. It compares washable fabrics, launderable towels, and smart midcentury neon options. The piece discusses minimizing ironing, stocking linen supplies, and modern laundering aids for a practical fall wedding.
Alamitos Bay Yacht Club Naples Sabot Fleet teams with Balboa Bay Yacht Club to stage the National Championship Regatta in Balboa Bay this weekend. Awards Sunday at 38 pm, with dinner Saturday and an association meeting and officer election. Refreshments provided by Mines, Bix er, Miller, Nigukirk, Schofield, Suits. includes skipper and skipperettes Mike Bixler, Eric Conn, Craig Doughterey, Don Evans, Pat Exley, Philip Keele, Tom Knight, Marilyn Matson and others.
Eta Pi Chapter of Kappa Delta Phi sorority hosts a Saturday cocktail party dinner and dancing. The event begins at the Stone home 5632 Peabody St with cocktails then moves to Little Sweden for dinner and dancing at Allan Cefiter. Attendees include William Robertson John Brogan Frank Caldwell George Hanania Charles Moss John Camm Claude Vatter Ernie Costelow Jim Barker Robert Jensen Robert Decker John Sains vain Keith Card and Jack Stone.
The Independent Press Telegram announces a Sunday Fall Fashion Edition in its Women section. The pages will be profusely illustrated and cover the entire style field as a supple ment to the regular section.
A reader recounts a torn personal tale of Bill T. an eighteen year old entering college and his cigarette habit. The piece argues for frugal parental support highlighting a $28 phone bill and weekly cigarette costs while urging teens to discuss money management in Sunday school and youth meetings. It frames David and Beth Bethlehem as a moral parable stressing responsible parental sacrifice and not wasting family funds on trivial items.
Mrs Cleo F Brown appoints Mrs Willliam A Thornton publicity chairman for the Kenmyettes, former Sister Elizabeth Kenny Auxiliary. Luncheons will continue in her memory with proceeds donated to causes. Last event at Mrs Brown's raised funds for the Cystic Fibrosis, next luncheon set for Aug 28 at 2724 Bostonian Dr Rossmoor Homes with a card party to benefit the Cancer Society.
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