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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1957

Page

11

Parents and PTAs Shape Ideal Home-School Ties

Angelo Patri argues that Parent-Teacher Associations have transformed school life by inviting parent involvement in planning and oversight. He envisions dedicated PTA rooms in new schools staffed by parent volunteers to assist, advise, and monitor progress, plus amassing reference books and periodicals to foster informed participation by families.

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Changing Habits pattern promotion

Fragmented ad text describes how to obtain a pattern book for spring and summer 1947 garments. It mentions sizes, a leaflets guide on replacing bad habits, and requests for pattern cards with payment and mailing details. The prose is garbled but centers on a sewing pattern catalog insert and ordering via mailing.

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Sherry Baste Try Basting A Chicken Story

A brief food note suggests using sherry to baste a chicken during cooking. The tip emphasizes flavor and marbling, urging cooks to baste at intervals for even browning and a glossy finish.

Lear Should Keep Home Intact for Their Son

Abigail Van Buren answers readers in a Dear Abby column style. Topics include a teen son expected to handle chores, a widowed mother clashing with a son about home duties, a husband and wife facing divorce with a child on the way, and questions about normality in attire and baby naming. Read as a period advice page reflecting family and domestic concerns.

Abigail van Buren Abby Jong Tam Karen Catherine Linda Wilma

Exercise to Trim Upper Arms and Firm Muscles

A simple, effective routine to tighten the upper arms is described. Stand with arms lifted in front to shoulder height, palms facing inward, and perform targeted movements to reduce flabbiness and maintain tonal strength. The article emphasizes continual exercise to prevent regaining laxity.

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Improve posture through simple daily balance drills

The passage advises slow back and abdominal exercises, standing with weight evenly distributed on both feet, and daily routines to correct posture. It emphasizes balance, straightening the arms, and avoiding slouched stances to maintain a better appearance and reduce strain during movement and walking.

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WCTU Meeting Slated at Grace Methodist Church

Ocean View unit of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union will meet Tuesday at Grace Methodist Church at 8.30 am. A noon luncheon precedes a 1 pm program featuring Mn. Edythe Leubner, state director of the Armed Services Department, who will describe her department’s work.

WCTU Ocean View Woman Chris Han

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