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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1958
Page
10
Mrs J E Gill and Mrs Ali son Kurth hosted a Patio Club gathering on Friday at the Petroleum Club. Mrs Earl B Milton led the business session and a bridge game followed the meeting.
A Coronet Magazine reading expert analyzes why many teenage girls from good families fall into trouble and the role parents play in these tragedies. The article outlines steps to prevent future heartache and urges readers to see Nice Teen-age Girls in Trouble in the March issue.
Tri Delta Alumnae of Long Beach plan a Saturday luncheon installation at the Chandelier Restaurant 4205 Atlantic Ave. Mrs. William Ligtenberg will be installed president with Mrs. Charles Burch retiring president to install other officers including Mrs. W H Van Dyke, Mrs. E. By Yones Jr., and Miss Kathy Childs. Reservations close Thursday.
California designer Dorothy O'hara, nicknamed the Sculptress in Fabric, will showcase her dresses at the Red Cross Fashion Show in Municipal Auditorium on February 26. The event, part of Salute to California Living, features Harry James and Sammy Davis Jr. Proceeds go to Long Beach Red Cross. Tickets are $1 and $2.50.
Marshall Benedict, noted for school and college service and United Air Lines consultant, will guest speak at a free film show at Alamitos Branch Library. The program features Glamour Fish of Hawaii and Holiday in Hawaii, with Nina Boyle introducing.
GOP Juniors and young mothers look to an upcoming meeting at The Hawaiian where Richard Zweig, assistant professor at Long Beach State College and Reading Guidance Center executive director, discusses The Challenge of Youth in the Space Age. Special guest Woodrow Baird outlines precinct work, with a roster of local precinct leaders and organizers. A separate note mentions Mrs C Waldron Simmons moderating a Los Angeles Press Club dinner with Vice President Nixon as principal speaker.
Friday Morning Club gathers for February meeting with Mrs A L Etzenhouser opening patriotic talk. Mrs Rosé Berry leads English lesson. three minute talks by Berry Cereghino Anderson Benoy Findly Greeley Clifgard Hutton Hitchcock. Mrs Adda Anderson acts as evaluator. Luncheon hosted by Mrs Dorothy Muench at 301 Lemon Ave following program.
Beta Sigma Phi chapters in Long Beach plan a busy February with progressive dinners birthday celebrations and pot luck gatherings. Jota Psi Hearts hosts a progressive dinner beginning 7 p.m. with cocktails at Miss Clara Charron 1074 Termino Ave then to Mrs. Bob Ide 5910 Walton Ave and to Robert Meeker’s Naples home for dessert and dancing Eta Tau initiates ninth birthday with lasagna games at Mrs. Robert Berkner’s Buena Park home Xi Theta debates My Birth State at Mrs. LaVern Rank 3314 Charlemagne with members sharing home state info including Illinois and California attendees
A Long Beach practitioner advertises a complete body system normalization through a unique treatment. It promises joint and muscle relief, improved circulation, gland function, digestion, sleep, energy, and renewed work desire. First examination and treatment priced at $4000 under Dr. Duncan, DAC, with offices at 2501 EB Broadway.
Mrs Charles Keller of the Villa Riviera left Monday aboard the Mariposa for a visit in Australia and the Hawaiian Islands. She plans a month in Honolulu before returning aboard the Matsonia. She was greeted with several courtesy events before sailing.
Irene Trepanier of Long Beach presented City Sketches and two movements from her Sonata as examples of modern musical devices. Mrs Delbert Moore led the discussion on how radical rhythmic elements are now accepted in today’s serious music, framing chaotic appearances as new world expression.
A noon luncheon at the Chandelier 4205 Atlantic Blvd honors Mrs Joseph Keehen regional vice president southwest region of Ladies Auxillary Fleet Reserve Assn and Unit 43 Long Beach. Mrs C D Johnson is general chairman with Mrs J Leon Ross Mrs Al Green and Mrs J E Sasseen assisting. National officers attend the 8 pm business meeting at Veterans School Building.
Mrs H W Robertson of 3335 Arbor Road announces the engagement of her daughter Joan Robertson to Richard B Vind son of Mr and Mrs H A Vind of 3711 Brayton Avenue The bride elect is a Millikan High School graduate and attends Long Beach City College The groom to be is a Long Beach State College student and a Wilson High School graduate member of Acacia fraternity.
The North Long Beach Junior Women’s Club invites members to a meeting tonight at Jordan Hi Teen Center at 8 pm. Program chair Mrs Morris will be introduced by president Mrs Newton, then she will present the Four Grads quartet and the Junior Gavelners in a pantomime act. Hostesses listed include Mrs Grover Seguine Jr John Garrels Fred Harris and David Brockmier.
The piece warns that persistent fatigue in women comes from slouching at home and even in choosing outfits. It urges correcting bad posture to reduce aches and suggests packing slim evening gowns in soft fabrics like silk to save space.
The Women's Relief Corps will meet Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. in the Veterans Memorial Building. The business session is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. and includes a social gathering afterward.
The piece notes that orange and blue Grange tones pair well in print, matching high fashion with winter and spring wear. It suggests wearing the combination now under a coat or later when the sun shines, highlighting versatility and style.
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