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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1957

Page

12

You Were Wrong Abigail Van Buren Dear Abby column

A reader recounts telling relatives about a sister’s child swallowing aspirin, then facing family backlash. Dear Abby advises restraint in sensitive matters and notes culpability lies with parents when addressing serious issues. The column also answers questions about a neighbor’s troublesome child, a spouse scandal, and wearing an old engagement ring.

Abigail van Buren Abby Lin Helen

Welfare Card Luncheon Sponsored by Fleet Reserve Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association Unit 43 announces a welfare card party at Veterans Memorial Building on Thursday. A turkey luncheon at noon will precede card play, hosted by Mrs. Fr. M. Thompson, with public welcome.

Fleet Reserve Assn Unit 43 Veterans Memorial Bldg FR. M. Thompson

Survey Reveals Expensive Christmas Tastes for Men

A New York businesswoman hired college boys to approach men in public places for a gift survey. The results show men favor self chosen items like vacation time, golf gear, fishing rods, expensive cameras, and automoblies. cash gifts are widely desired, while women prefer practical clothing and luxe items.

Eneer New York Eleanor Kairalla Sea Island Bors

Your Age Is Own Affair

A dated essay argues aging gracefully means inner grace and acceptance, not body decline. It urges women to avoid discussing weight or age, choose flattering clothes, and keep gray hair a private matter, concluding that age becomes your personal affair.

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