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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1968
Page
14
Erma Bombeck reflects on the fading childlike wonder of Christmas as adults trade barefoot mornings for slippers and budget, noting that true Christmas spirit comes from giving and belief rather than rigid routines or忙 obligations. The piece urges keeping a childlike joy even as life grows busy.
A custom begun in 1967 was repeated with success as six oilfield service companies hosted a Christmas dinner dance for 550 attendees at the Petroleum Club. AZ International, Alco Engineering, BJ Pumps, Able Crane, Finley Inc. and Geotex joined in inviting men in oil companies and their ladies, celebrating operations in Southern California.
Society editor describes hectic Christmas Eve at home and highlights organized hosts. Mason and Jan hosted a cocktail buffet for about 200 in Westminster with food prepared in advance. Lillian Crawford entertained 125 friends at the Portofino penthouse to view Naples Christmas Pageant and Alamitos Bay boat parade. Long Beach Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae hosted a holiday dinner and gift exchange at Barbara Turner’s Toledo home with USC and Fresno State mothers in attendance.
A reader asks how to handle a boss’s alleged affair with a coworker and whether to tell the wife with proof. Abby replies to reveal only if proven and to advise the wife, plus find another job. Other letters urge stay at home mothers, discuss parenting, and a son lamenting his father’s absence from football games. Abby offers perspective on staying home, quality time, and communication.
Janet Suzanne Lopossa and Barrie Von Smith united in a Temple ceremony in Los Angeles. The bride wore lace and satin with a sweeping train and the couple planned to live in San Francisco after a wedding trip. Crowd included family, attendants, and members of the Latter Day Saints community.
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