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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1961

Page

7

State VFW District Meet to convene at memorial building

Golden State Post and Auxiliary hosts Fourth District representatives at a 10 am Sunday gathering in the Veterans Memorial Building. An all day session opens at noon for a Swiss steak luncheon prepared by Golden State units, with business meetings resuming at 1 pm. Luncheon reservations are requested by Thursday evening with Temperance Brinkley at 1052 Brenner Place.

Golden State Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Fourth District Veterans Memorial Building Golden State Temperance Brinkley Brennur Place

Double of Three Spades and a Mayfair Club Tale

A bridge quip on whether to double Wests three spades with a poor South hand. In New York at the Mayfair Club one South player doubled thrice spades and gained. many South players end up in four hearts, and West opens spades while dummy is read, leading to South scoring 420.

West Han New York South Alber

Mind and car myths in teen behavior and safety

Self hypnosis can be dangerous and may disrupt personality. A study shows car ownership correlates with lower grades for top students and some drop for bottom students due to time diverted from study. Also suggests shellac coating to protect toys. Money Center classified note appears.

Tom

Dear Abby readers debate a minister in a play

Readers weigh in on a minister's portrayal of a drunk in a theater production. Abby Van Buren receives letters from clergy and laity arguing over whether acting profanity harms or humane expression belongs in ministry.

Abby U.S.A P, P

Next Eight Weeks Marathon for Health and Beauty

An exhortation to bypass vague New Year resolutions and start an eight week self improvement marathon led by Josephine Lowman. It outlines a weight loss plan with a calorie chart, emphasizes lean proteins, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and invites readers to request the 8 Week Marathon booklet by sending 10 cents and SASE.

Jor Marathon Josephine Lowman

Public Card Fete by Ladies Auxiliary Unit 43

The Ladies Auxiliary Unit 43 of the Fleet Reserve Association plans a card party and lunch on Thursday at 10:30 am in the Veterans Memorial Building. Dorothy Cukras is named chairman.

Ladies Auxiliary Fleet Reserve Association Juncheon Veterans Memorial Building Dorothy Cukras

Parish Parish Council Opens 1961 Card Party Series

Members of St Barnabas Parish Council start the 1961 card party series at 6 pm on Thursday in Parish Hall. Located at 3955 Orange Ave the event invites public participation and welcomes attendees.

St. Barnabas Parish Orange Ave

Velma Miller Chosen New President of Variettes

Velma Miller will become president of the Variettes with installation Friday at 7 40 pm at We Armed Forces YMCAs. Barbara Richardson retires as president and leads installation. Other officers include Alberti Simmons vice president Tackie Binche treasurer Mary Knox Frieda Blythe secretaries. Staff member Clovis Putney will be master of ceremonies for the program. Members with perfect attendance will receive 1961 paid memberships.

Velma Miller Variettes Armed Forces Barbara Richardson Mary Schenn Alberti Simmiens Tackie Binche Mary Knox Frieda Blythe Betty Hagman Luis Schultz Hattie Hagman Loig Hagman E Clovis Putney Leona Bishop Marion Urunner Alberta Simmons

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