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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1957

Page

11

Leak No Sympathy for Aged Father in Dear Abby

A reader condemns a father of eleven for needing help later in life, arguing all children should support him. Abby counters, noting the caller’s harsh view. The column then covers questions on wives attending convention trips, card game rivals, teen crushes, and a widow dating a widower, with Abby offering guidance.

Abby

Pattern details for Barbara Bell sundress set

A vintage pattern description lists No 8452 with PATTO RAMA in multiple sizes. Includes dress and jacket with yardage. Request 35 cents and sender’s name, address, pattern number and size to Barbara Bell Chicago. Fall Winter 1957 fashion book priced at 25 cents.

Barbara Bell Long Beach W. Adams Street Chicago Ill

Handy Hints Homemaker Hair and Milk Tips

The column offers summer hair care and milk calorie facts. It notes that heat makes hair flyaway and advises a light cream dressing after shampoo followed by brushing from scalp to ends for 100 strokes. It lists calories for common milk drinks and says pasteurized milk is safer, with a heating method to pasteurize raw milk in emergencies.

Mae Juse Eur Lin

Zoniters New Feminine Hygiene Suppositories Sold as Douches

In New York a special report touts Zoniters as a new feminine hygiene method. Insertion dissolves to coat tissues with a protective film lasting hours and acts as a germicidal antiseptic, with odor control and enhanced personal comfort. The claim credits a prominent surgeon and chemist.

New York N. Y

Too Gallant Beaus Need a More Masculine Role

Janet J., engaged to Jerry, laments his meek, courteous demeanor. She seeks stronger masculine dominance, hoping a heated reaction would assert his authority and restore respect, while noting her own flirtations with provocative behavior to provoke that response.

Janet J Jerry Dr. Crane Janet

Classified Ads Classic Housing Inquiries

Your move? Find the right place to live through Classified Ads or place a Wanted To Rent ad. Jet Landlords know what you want. Dial HE 2-5959.

TL Advice to Hostess TL Advice to Hostess

Angelo Patri offers practical guidance on welcoming guests without disrupting family life. Preserve normal routines, keep home clean and cheerful, and avoid altering service to impress visitors. Involve older children in hosting tasks and soothe younger ones to maintain calm hospitality.

Angelo Patri

Helpful Habits leaflet promotes child courtesy and helper roles

Dr. Patri notes that greeting guests and small duties reduce self consciousness and shape behavior, describing how to encourage helpful habits in children. The leaflet P-14 costs 10 cents and can be obtained by sending a dime to F O Box 99 Station G New York NY 19.

Patri F.O Station G New York N.Y

Petti's Plant Offers 10 Percent Savings at Orange

The message invites customers to use Petti's services for home spots and clothing care, noting cautious handling of nice clothes and 10% savings at the plant on 2250 Orange. Ten courteous drivers are available to serve customers.

Petti's

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