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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1957
Page
15
A letters column features readers asking how to handle formal names on wedding invitations and in laws whooverstep, plus complaints about gift exchanges within a large family. Abby advises on choosing names, managing relatives, and maintaining boundaries while addressing sleeplessness and caregiving pressures.
An ad promotes Barbara Bell sewing patterns and a Fall Winter 1957 pattern book, highlighting a smart wearable skirt pattern and multiple size options. It notes pattern numbers, ordering details, and pricing, with a Chicago address for inquiries.
A garbled reflection on how women powder their noses before applying makeup. Mentions powderiness and contrast with the face, with ambiguous references to appearance and technique. No clear persons or organizations.
Hobbyists fix knot failure by dipping the knot in shellac and re inserting it into the hole. The shellac holds the knot and seals in resin, restoring the piece without scrapping it.
A guidance note suggests taking a warm berth before meal preparation to relax the body and nerves, framing predinner routine as a stress reducer and comfort step for households.
Bonnie G., age 6, starts school next term as her mother wonders whether to rush dental care for early signs of decay. The piece warns parents to recognize sixth year molars as permanent teeth, explains tooth development, and urges timely treatment to avoid later oral health issues.
An advertisement promotes FREEWAX to shine floors with no effort and kill crawling insects. It claims self polishing wax, ant slip protection, water spot resistance, and quick application. Available at local dealers for 69 cents and 31.19 in quarters, with a satisfaction guarantee or refund. A free Can Cap offer includes a free household sponge via Chemical Corporation of America.
A new infant waits for a compact baby cradle on wheels. Keeping the quilted plastic linings clean is essential. a sudsy cloth will lift lint and mattress residue. Rinse and wipe dry, then place Baby back in the basket after a brief wait.
A savvy new mother can balance infant care with self care by scheduling brief exercises and simple beauty habits during naps. Simple floor stretches and wall kicks help tone muscles, while choosing a morning or night shower saves time and aids hygiene and nail care, benefiting both mother and baby.
Weather and dust wear on patio furniture. Clean cloth and wax seasonally to cut cleaning bills. Apply shellac coating to rattan pieces not exposed to rain to keep them clean and in good condition.
A clean fresh blouse lifts spirits in hot weather while frequent wear keeps it lovely. A wrinkled soiled blouse, by contrast, drags down mood and presentation.
A classified style request asks readers to send 10 cents and provide name and address to Dunbar Mountain View in Michigan. The note references a department and appears as a promotional appeal rather than a service detail or product listing.
A homemaker shares ideas for a cozy “newspaper soup” ritual with her husband, offering hot beef broth tomato soups in cold weather and simple on the rocks versions. The text also covers storage tips for evaporated milk and vegetables, ice cream flavor ideas, and safe freezer storage times for various meats.
An army of young children will begin school this fall marking a milestone in their lives. Parental prep shapes fear or confidence. mothers’ cheerful attitudes help. The teacher’s welcome and engaging activities ease first day anxieties. guidance from Dr. Patri’s booklet offers tips on social behavior.
Place mats have found a place on the dinner table. Lacy mats dress up formal occasions and go right into the washing machine after wards. Plastic and other mats wipe clean with a sudsy sponge.
A simple self styling tip for a neat hair look you can manage at home. Practical steps focus on easy brushing, basic shaping, and low maintenance care for everyday wear.
Mr and Mrs HK August Beckstrom hosted a dinner at Welch's Restaurant for relatives and friends marking their 25th anniversary. Guests included out of town relatives: Robert Beckstrom and James Arthur Des Moines. Renhold Sandberg and Donald Wagner St Paul. Royd Ince mundson and David Kennon Vaughan Costa Mesa. Edward Beckstrom Long Beach. Rev Orval Awe r kama. Robert serves as student assistant pastor at St John's Lutheran Church Des Moines. after service in September 1958 he will resume study at Central Lutheran Theological Seminary Fremont.
Mrs. 7 PF Cuprus will host a bazaar luncheon at 10 30 a m Thursday in her home 4658 Goldfield Ave Admission will be a finished article for the November bazaar and proceeds support Fleet Reserve Association Unit 45 activities.
A fragmented promotional item touts preventive housekeeping with new methods management ideas and equipment for easier housework. It mentions September issue of Better Homes Gardens and urges readers to obtain a copy, noting tips to keep daily clutter under control.
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