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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1957
Page
19
Sums up a vintage sewing pattern offer for PATTO-RAMA with sizes 12 to 34 and bust 34, requesting 35 cents coin, name, address, pattern number and size to Barbara Bell at 367 Ww. Adams Street Chicago Illinois. Include extra 25 cents for Spring Summer 1955 issue of Basic Fashion with many styles.
Guidance on achieving a summer tan safely for girls, urging gradual sessions of up to 20 minutes, avoiding noon sun, using tanning cream to protect and moisturize skin, and recommending light makeup for a boosted look.
Abigail Van Buren advises readers on domestic troubles and social norms in a breezy Q and A format. Letters cover neighbor noise at 5 30 am, rocking a child to sleep, debt feelings and moral judgments, plus home tips from wrapping boxes to party wine gifts. The tone remains practical and comforting for a mid-century reader.
Installing officer Dean Russell Johnston presided at a tea and business meeting held at Mrs. Arthur Bonzer home. New president Mrs. Mary Rane, ex-CEO of the Patrons Council, heads a board including Edith Hitchcock, L J Oberson, Mrs. Wallace Askew, Inez Sandusky, Mary Hopwood, Mrs. George Glover, Bessie McChesney, Mrs. Ralph Reed, and Miss Mattie Paine. A scholarship fund of 600 dollars was presented by Mrs. Irwin Mozingo. Marion Darlington accepted for the college faculty.
The article discusses balancing needs and wants when choosing graduation gifts. It suggests practical items like clothes and books, plus larger gifts such as funds for education or travel. It emphasizes gifts that enrich the graduate’s future and reflect affection from family, urging thoughtful, lasting impact over lavish excess.
The LaVail ean Poetry Club held its final meeting of the club year at the Belmont Shore home of Mr and Mrs Oliver Benediktion. A Poetry Clinic led by Lyra LavVaile featured the event. Mrs Edna C Reedy was inducted as a new member.
Fashion notes fringe trend spreading through Paris ensembles. Fringe appears around collars lapels belts and cuffs elevating the season’s style.
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Scaredy cats aside, many fear draperies shrink when dry cleaned. PETRIS guarantees against shrinkage and uses fan folded pressing to look like new. Miss Lyons at Hemlock Go291 offers free insured pickup service.
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