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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1974

Page

9

Christmas Breakfast for Twins Club at Lakewood Church

Lakewood Long Beach Mothers Club hosted a festive Christmas breakfast at Lakewood First Presbyterian Church for about 76 children, many twins, and their parents. Santa, music, and party games delighted attendees as gifts and treats circulated, with plans to donate the tree and provisions to an adopting family of twins.

Lakewood-Long Beach Santa David Reeser Aere Susan Lande Claus Marte Gunning Irene Bergh Marte van Lith Carol Schenewark Linda ‘Veltman Bloomfield Park Lakewood

Craft-in sparks holiday gifts by local youths

Over 100 children ages 6 to 15 gathered at Houghton Park Club House for a Christmas crafts event. Sponsored by the North Long Beach Women's Club with help from the Long Beach Parks and Recreation Department, five instructors provided glue scissors felt cotton and Styrofoam while imagination produced gifts ready for tables trees or special presents.

Houghton Park North

Doris Sprigg Admired For Self Service Gas Mastery

A satirical piece lauds Doris Sprigg as a pioneering woman driver. It recalls a 1872 encounter, praising her ability to handle gas pumps, caps, and self service with confidence. The tribute highlights her practicality and independence in a male dominated era.

Sylvia Porter Eve Doris Sprigg Doris Uni Uni Roy Lhre America

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