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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1957

Page

15

Bible expert Margaret Hills runs world Bible question dept

In New York the American Bible Society heads the Bible inquiry hub guided by Margaret Hills. She and assistants field dozens of questions daily from around the world, tracing verses, translations, and manuscript history. Hills notes language breadth, with the Bible printed in about 210 languages and the Navajo translation among newer efforts. She joined as secretary after studies at Russell Sage College and Cornell, becoming child librarian 15 years ago and leading a museum like library devoted to scripture. The office also serves as a quizish, informational hub amid evolving media interests.

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Petti's Dry Cleaning Promotes Sized Summer Dress

Local ad pledges fresh look for cotton garments with dry cleaning and sizing services. Ten drivers serve Long Heath Seal Weach and Bellflower, with kit savings at 12 percent. Free parking noted near the plant off Ana eim.

Petti's Ana Eim

Dur Chilean No Need to Shout to Get Attention

An article advises quiet, clear talking with children to foster listening. It cautions against constant noise, notes that shouting should be reserved for emergencies, and suggests pausing briefly to ensure the child looks and hears before proceeding. The piece emphasizes calm, firm instruction from mothers and teachers.

Bescome Joses

Pattern Adorable Sleeveless Tatche Mates With Rounded Necks

Pattern ad promising sleeveless tatche mates with rounded necklines in multiple sizes. Advertisement lists pattern No. 8451 PATT-OsRAMA included, price 49 cents, 15 cents per pattern for mailing, features Barbara Bell c/o Long Beach Independent address details.

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Dear Abby advises on hair and relationships amid family issues

A reader asks about paying for a permanent wave and dealing with in law pressure while another recounts a risky romance with a Navy friend. Abby suggests professional input for hair questions and caution in dating within family circles.

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Handy Hits Homemaker by Jane Carver

Handy kitchen tips from Jane Carver offer ideas to glamorize pork and beans with pineapple kabobs baked atop beans in a casserole. The piece covers wrapping, freezing, and storage methods using transparent plastic wrap and notes homemaker friendly serving suggestions.

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Egg Shell Gardens for Youngsters

A simple applied psychology method helps children learn to eat by growing vegetables in eggshell planters at the table. Break shells drain, plant seeds in soil, and use the eggshell as a tiny garden to encourage interest in food. Also includes skewer kabob preparation and tips for safe photo mailing wrapping.

National Garden Bureau

Time for New Beauty After Forty Says Alicia Hart

Alicia Hart discusses middle age beauty, arguing that aging brings dignity and wisdom, and modern cleanliness, diet, and exercise help women look younger. She urges choosing outfits to fit personality, not chasing youth, and emphasizes hair tinting and daily facial cleansing for a polished appearance.

Madame

Untitled Scribble Recounts Family Spiral of Frustration

Fragmented lines describe a conflict between siblings over fairness and loyalties within a family. A brother questions another's knowledge and authority, hinting at disrupted trust and unresolved grievances across tense exchanges. The text conveys interpersonal strain without clear resolution or concrete events.

Problem Letter to Abigail Van Buren for The Independent

The reader writes that she has a problem and asks Abigail Van Buren for advice in The Independent. She notes they will answer letters and request a stamped self-addressed envelope for a personal reply. The tone resembles a newspaper advice column inquiry.

Abigail van Buren the Independent

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