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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1977
Page
6
Reprint of Erma Bombeck column about babysitting grandchildren. Grandma laments teen years and offers humorous survival tips like hiding car distributors, feeding with coins, and using a candy store number for contact. Original tone playful and nostalgic.
Dear Abby column covers neighbor kids gatecrashing cookouts and gifting etiquette. A widow writes about an unsent birthday card habit, while a newlywed asks about in law chores. A public whist party by Noel Shrine Club 74 is set for Saturday at Machinists Hall, 728 Elm Ave, with a $1.25 donation.
The 191? Intercollegiate Bridge Championships sponsored by the Charity Foundation of the American Contract Bridge League featured four U.S. colleges. Swarthmore College won with Marty Fleisher and Alan Herbert from Teaneck New Jersey. Washington University, St. Louis took second with Bill Dorosho and Robert Portnoy from San Francisco and St. Louis. Harvard University placed third with Arthur Moore and Eric Robinson from New York. The Swarthmore team earned 2500 in unrestricted academic scholarships while other schools received 500 each.
Pinkerton's outlines steps to deter burglars by delaying entry. Tips include assessing vulnerability, trimming sight lines, timed lights, reinforced windows and doors, deadbolts, sliding door safeguards, peepholes, securing window units, exterior floodlights, and electronic alarms to deter break ins.
Square dance lessons for fifth graders begin October 3 at California Heights United Methodist Church 3759 Orange Ave. Sessions run at 4 p.m. the first Monday of each month from October through May. Limited class size. early registration recommended. Information from Mrs. Charles Giallanga 333 E Marshall Place.
UCLA Extension offers a daylong program titled Stress Reduction for Women focusing on physiological and psychological stress causes. Diet and exercise are discussed as reduction factors with coordinator Catherine M. Bond noting widespread female stress and the need for self care. The session runs 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Westwood at 10995 La Conte Ave. Room 6-33. The cost is listed as zero dollars.
Cabrillo Marine Museum in San Pedro starts volunteer guide training September 22 with a six week marine ecology course and a separate six week tour training. Earn UCLA Extension credit if desired. New museum opens in October 1978. Contact A720 Stephen White Drive for applications and information.
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