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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1968

Page

27

Pat's Pointers on Shawls and Crochet Hook Guide

A knitting and crochet feature explains how to make a pastel carriage cover shawl and offers a chart to help select crochet hook sizes when not specified. Betsy T explains there is no universal chart, so the guide provides general sizing guidance and notes variations by pattern effects.

Pat Betsy T Charlotte

Fan Stitch Texture Guide for Jumbo Size Heedles

A craft note explains using a size K aluminum or plastic hook or a size Q wooden hook with jumbo size heedles. It discusses matching hook type to the number of yarn strands for airy texture. The guidance helps maintain proper stitch formation and fabric drape.

Antiperspirant Promises Luxurious Dryness Now

A 65 year old laboratory unveils a new formula claiming to solve underarm perspiration issues and restore normal skin and clothing. Available at drug or toiletry counters, it offers strong protection against perspiration and odor, inviting shoppers to trade worries for dryness.

Brilliant double guides rubber bridge hand in Dallas tale

In a rubber bridge session Oswald recalls Payne Harrison of Dallas doubling three no trump with a keen nose for opponents. East’s aggressive bid and the four points from West amid North overbid lead to Payne’s decisive run of spades and clubs, shaping the outcome of the hand.

Ling West Oswald East Jim Payne Harrison Dallas North Payne South

Bridge hand lessons from a tense rubber match

Oswald and Jim discuss a North South East West deal where overcalling and redoubling decisions shifted stakes. They note North should not have redoubled and that seven spade honors were poorly backed, while Payne Harrison’s double urges caution in redoubling.

Payne Oswald North Jim Payne Harrison

Youthful Beauty: Night Cream Advice by Margaret Merril

From the early twenties readers are advised to use vitalizing night creams to soften surface skin dryness and fine lines. Apply Clay vitalizing night cream to cheeks forehead and throat with light upward strokes then remove. Such care will encourage complexion loveliness.

Widow in Trouble Seeks Guidance After Bereavement and Pregnancy

Dear Abby writes that delaying remarriage after a husband’s death worsens appearance and social judgment. A widow with two high schoolers is pregnant from her late husband’s best friend who fears rushing marriage. Abby advises action to avoid escalating stigma and personal harm.

Beauty Improvement Plan Seventh Week Weight Loss Guide

This column outlines preventing weight regain after losing fat. It notes that habits change with smaller portions, reduced sugar and fat, and healthier desserts. It advises maintaining these habits long term, gradually increasing calories after reaching goal, and weighing weekly. It warns past triggers may linger and motivation may wane.

Josephine Lowman

Sage Infusion Adds Flair to Cheddar Cheese Spread

A cheeky kitchen tip suggests whisking a hint of sage into a sharp cheddar cheese spread for crackers to elevate flavor, offering an aromatic note without overpowering the cheese core. The idea playfully nods to herb blends, inviting experimentation in casual snacking.

J B Coeds to compete for title in homemaker contest

Long Beach high school seniors who led the 1968 Betty Crocker Search receive state eligibility for Homemaker of Tomorrow. Top contenders Becky Thompson Whson Linda Perry Kathleen Campbell Katalinas Milligan Elaine Lewis Reid Charlene Sorbo from St Anthony’s vie for a 1500 dollar scholarship and possible national crown.

Long Beach High School Betty Crocker Becky L. Thompson Wh- Son Linda 5 Perry Jordan Kathleen Campbell Polytechnic Data Katalinas Milligan Elaine Lewis Reid Charlene M. Sorbo St. Anthony's

Zeigler Facial Core offers facial muscle exercise

A Long Beach promotional piece touts Zeigler facial care as a non cream method that gently exercises facial muscles and stimulates circulation. It invites readers to call HE 5 9870 for a free booklet and to visit 59 Alamitos Ave for more information with Zeigler branding.

Zeige Zeigler Alamitos Ave Long Beach

Film on cancer shown by North Nor Women's Club

A cancer awareness film will be shown by the North Nor Women's Club at 8 pm Tuesday in Jordan Teen Canteen, 6301 Myrtle Ave. The public is welcome to attend.

North Nor Women’s Club Jordan Myrtle Ave

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