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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1958
Page
11
A jumble of Dear Abby and reader questions covers noisy upstairs neighbors, a teen insisting on his hair, a wife suspecting infidelity, a bored husband, a protective father-in-law, and an outrageous confidential tip. The column blends humor, judgment, and household fixes in a single era style notice.
Dear Abby style exchange notes advise Haledon parents to label clothing and belongings for children to ease lost items at school. Teachers face busy days and must balance clothing help with drills, while moms are urged to attach names, classes, and grades to mittens, caps, and rubbers for quick return.
In 1958 speculation runs on future beauty trends as Dr Vibul Thamavit’s idea that everyone may resemble a single standard emerges. The piece ponders whether Martian looks or selective genetics could harmonize appearances while warning of conformity and social pressure in a satirical tone. It envisions male control of looks and bizarre beauty devices marketed with humor.
Mrs Glen A Gerken assumed the presidency of the Women s Christian Service Association of the United Presbyterian Church at a recent meeting Other new officers named include Mrs Kenneth Lay first vice president Mrs Wilma Reavis second vice president Mrs Francis Crawford secretary and Mrs J Regour n treasurer Also advice on watering roses notes to water the roots not the foliage with the hose running around the plant
Handy hints advise washing furniture with a warm mixture of one half cake Castile soap dissolved in water, then add one ounce linseed oil once cooled. Leather couches and some fabrics can be washed with this. if upholstery tolerates water use dry suds and ammonia soap jelly for sudsing. Roast cooking note adds ten minutes per pound for rolled roasts.
At home in North Long Beach after a trip to San Francisco Mr and Mrs Patrick C Peterson Anita Murphy were married in St Athanasius Catholic Church. The bride is Catherine Ericson's niece and the bridegroom is the son of John E Peterson, all of Long Beach.
St Mary's Hospital Guild Gift Shop opens seven days a week with hours 1 30 to 4 and 6 30 p m at the front entrance hall. Profits support the guild project to furnish and equip medical emergency rooms. General chairman Mrs F A Utechter leads volunteers including Milton Katz Thomas Kiddie Joseph Mullarky and Thomas Kendig.
All former Goucher College students are invited to a luncheon on Wednesday at noon January 29 hosted by Mrs Danile Mishell at 570 N Bundy Drive Los Angeles. Mrs George Wasson Jr will discuss medical research advances at UCLA. Guests may attend.
Advertisers report fast demand for available rooms as listings pour in. Call daily at FAW 2-5959 to place an ad with an experienced writer and secure space in the next edition.
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