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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1957
Page
11
A reader piece on sibling clashes and parenting duties examines how older children should not bear sole responsibility for younger siblings. It argues for shared experiences, equal rights, and avoiding favoritism while noting temper and behavior issues in a practical, non sensational tone.
A 1950s style note promotes a housewife’s ballet to turn daily chores into exercise. It advises avoiding high heels, suggests arabesque and plie positions, squats beside wash piles, and lifting with a dancer’s posture to tone legs, torso, and improve grace while cleaning.
The North Long Beach Junior Gaveleers club comprising former presidents will host a luncheon at the Chandelier Restaurant. Mrs. John Garrels, immediate past president, will be honored and Mrs. Tom Watson ends her year as chairwoman with the initiation ceremony. Grover Seguine Jr. will take over as chair for the new year.
A note describes a tranquilizer drug found among customers' clothing as markers claim thorough service. It notes prices for suit cleaning and dress cleaning and offers insured pick up via Hemlock 6.6291.
Abigail Van Buren answers readers on family matters from weddings to suitor purity. A curious sister in law celebrates a widow’s anniversary, a mother confronts a underage wedding, a 34 year old seeks faithfulness, and a woman yearns to glimpse an old flame before moving away.
Two patterns No 8141 and No 8142 offered in multiple child and adult sizes with yardage details. Orders 33 cents each to Barbara Bell The Long Beach Independent Chicago 6 1, plus information about Basic FASHION Spring Summer 57 issue at 25 cents.
Donna Davis of Sigma Phi hosts a farewell dinner for Reid McMahan and bride to be as her family and friends gather at home on Putatuma and Range avenues. The couple plans to wed in June, with James L. Fields and local guests attending.
Army and Navy Auxiliary No. 139 will hold a meeting at 3 pm Friday in the Veterans Memorial Building with Viola Myers presiding. Refreshments will be served.
Ruth Millet argues that while women have entered most paid work, men still deem many tasks as women's work. She notes husbands rarely share chores at home, and that women, despite assuming “man's jobs,” still face home duties labeled as women’s work, fueling bitterness after years juggling paid labor and domestic tasks.
A collection of simple homemaker tips for marinating canned fruit in sherry for a dessert with shortbread, making cream cheese fillings for tea sandwiches, blending fruit with ice cream for snacks, a springtime salad with gelatin and wine, cottage cheese center, nutty biscuit dough fritters fried and sugared, and marinated beets for salads or garnishes.
Mrs. Harry Pirtle will be installed as president of St. Pius X Institute Young Ladies Institute Wednesday in Our Lady of Refuge Hall Clark and Stearns. Mrs. Virgil Burkett will be chairman. Assisting officers include Miss Blanche Fraser and Morris Marwedel and other named officers.
Vacation comfort during summer with Petri's concrete vault for furs and boxed storage. One dollar per month handles a large box for at least 20 gate meets. Insured pick up service and inquiries to Miss Lyons at Herrock 6291.
Dr George W Crane urges fathers to balance praise with critique when addressing a child’s school performance. He critiques parental neglect in PT A meetings and argues many dads delegate duties to wives. He offers a 20 point test for good parents and solicits a Dr Crane Bulletin via Hopkins Syndicate Mellott Ind.
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