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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1957
Page
12
A reader asks if a partner should whisper grace at table and a columnist notes the gesture draws attention. Second item offers beauty tips for hiding large feet with shoe fits and posture. includes advice on mirroring and makeup to improve appearance.
A bold wardrobe update arrives with revolutionary strapless underwire bras and low back silhouettes. Designers tout seamless, form shaping cups, hidden side panels, and convertible straps aimed at smooth silhouettes under sheer fabrics and filmy dresses. The era’s focus is on comfort, fit, and avoiding visible undergarment lines as fashion pivots toward new, sculpted underpinnings.
A vivid description warns against neglecting hand care from harsh weather and damp work. It suggests a simple home routine using a mild all-purpose lotion, applied sparingly, to soothe dry rough skin on hands wrists and forearms while noting the need to treat back of hands carefully.
Washable silk becomes weak in water and should not be rubbed twisted or wrung when wet to maintain fabric integrity. Follow gentle handling and air dry to preserve strength and finish.
A guide urging small acts of kindness in daily life. It urges greeting strangers, treating public servants as people, slowing down to let pedestrians cross, and reaching out with letters, notes, or conversations to encourage others. It promotes listening, sharing good news, and lifting those who are discouraged.
A guide notes that carpet pads improve durability and comfort and that surface sheen affects wear. It states bright colors show scuffs more, while dull yarn or tweed patterns hide wear better. Darker tones mask fading and marks more effectively during use.
Amvets Auxiliary No 13 schedules a dinner to be served to servicemen at the Armed Services MCA. The group meets Wednesday at 8 pm in the Veterans Memorial Building where Genevieve Basham will read the business meeting. Hosts at the social hour are Mrs Richard Jochims and Mrs Viola Foil.
Mr O M Stoewer presided as Dianex Club entertained members at a dinner party held at 4228 Stanbridge Ave. In the business session new officers were elected including Ted Rosner president Stoewer vice president Wilton Erorich secretary Warren Richardson corresponding secretary Claude Jennings treasurer Kenneth Cummings night al and Horner Duke philanthropy head.
District deputy president Margle Russell will make her official visit to Del Mar Rebels Lodge Now 275 Tuesday at 8 pm in Machiniats Building 728 Elm Ave. The fourth anniversary of the lodge will be observed during the evening presided over by Miss Elsi Budge noble grand and Mrs. Celine Ewers will be genere chairman.
Paperware Picnic is presented as a constant aid for weary homemakers. The article notes it helps on days when facing a stack of dishes seems overwhelming and offers a practical, year round solution.
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