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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1961

Page

20

War on crab grass rages in New York lawn care

UPI reports homeowners fight digitaria and related weeds in lawns. Botany professor John M. Fogg Jr. notes crabgrass longevity. options include eradication or reseeding a pristine lawn, with the third choice to do nothing deemed unworthy by diligent homeowners.

New York UPI Poland Germany John M. Fogg Jr University of Pennsylvania Jess Dow Chemical Co

50th Anniversary Versus Crab Grass for Guy Martins

Guy N Martin and wife celebrate their golden wedding anniversary, March 18, 1911, with a buffet at their home. They moved to Long Beach 42 years ago and opened Martin's Court Cafe, a favorite spot for businessmen. Six grandchildren and many friends join relatives for the celebration.

Guy N. Martin F. Washington St Palo Alto William Martin Ray Martin Eucalyptus Ave Long Beach Martin's

Mary McCloud named canoe fete chairman at UO

Mary McCloud, sophomore at the University of Oregon, has been named Canoe Fete chairman for her AOFI Sorority's entry. The upcoming event in Eugene features a campuswide carnival with decorated canoes racing along Mill Race as groups vie for honors.

Jane Max) Parkin Mary McCloud University of Oregon Canoe Fete AOFI Eugene Cannes

Bride Elect Honored At Friendship Luncheon

Joellan Towery bride elect of Keith Jowell was honored at a luncheon hosted by Mrs Merrill Madden. The event used a white gold and pink theme with attendees including Elizabeth Jowell, Towery and Jowell relatives, and friends Mabel Sandberg Rebec ca Shields Lenora Robertson Cathleen Creamer Dolores Hainley Lorene Towery and others.

Joellan ‘Tawery Keith Jowell Merrill Madden Mmes Elizabeth Jowell Ensig Towery Charles Jowell Thomas Naughtry Richard Buck Mabel Sandberg Rebecca Shields Dolores Hainley Cathleen Creamer Lenora Robertson Maria Towery Lorene Towery

Shamrocks Bloom in Party Plans for St Patrick Dance

St Barnabas' Parish Council hosts its 21st annual St Patrick's Day dance Friday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Long Beach Elks Club with Roger Bacon's Orchestra. Irish songs and old-country favorites will be sung. tickets at the door. General chairmen Ralph Gallagher and helpers coordinate refreshments, cards, and hostess duties.

William Murray Thomas Foley Ralph Gallagher Elks Club St. Barnabas’ Parish St. Barnabas’ Parsh Council Long Beach E. Emmet Dixon Frank Pickett Anthony Vandagriff

Sportsmen's Ladies Install Officers at Alamitos Bay

The Alamitos Bay Sportsmen's Auxiliary will install Mrs C C Diffine president at its annual dinner Thursday at 6 45 in Brandick Restaurant 1889 Pacific Ave. Other officers to be inducted are Mines L L Tippetts vice president Gard Dinsmore treasurer R C Joslin corresponding secretary and H L Anderson recording secretary.

Alamitos Bay Sportsmen's Auslliary Cc. C. Diffine Brandick Restaurant Pacific Ave Mines L. L. Tippetts Gard Dinsmore R. C. Joslin H. L. Anderson

Coast Area Speech Contest Honors Wednesday

Five coast area Toastmistress clubs vie for top honors at the Coast Area Speech Contest set for 7 15 p m at Huntington Beach Golf and Country Club. Contestants include Nancy Givens Jinny Brant Eileen Lowery Anke Bragg and Ellen Levesque. Betsy Byrnes will present a trophy to the area winner. Club representation includes Harbor Fakewood Eulalie Realettes and Napleathene.

Coast Area Huntington Beach Golf and Country Club Nancy Givens Jinny Brant Eileen Lowery Anke Bragg Ellen le Vesque Betsy Byrnes Harbor Fakewood Eulalie Realettes Napleathene

Puppies Tots Both Get Dirty

A Florida reader counters the Cleanliness Bureau urging regular dog baths and disease treatment, arguing that children with open sores or illnesses could contaminate pups. The letter supports keeping kids clean as a counterpoint to the advice.

Florida

Teen grows into new size shoes with every buy

A teen learns foot size can change rapidly and requests fresh measurements at each shoe purchase. Salesperson confirms measurement guidance to ensure proper fit, avoiding reuse of last pair's size as feet grow.

Year Round Bath Habit Emphasized in All Seasons

The guidance stresses maintaining daily bathing in cold and hot months. It notes overheated rooms and heavy clothing make people as warm and sweaty in January as in July, urging consistent hygiene throughout the year.

Burial Insurance Plan Opens To All Ages

Burial insurance offers coverage for persons from ages 1 to 80 with payments of only a few cents daily. The plan pays the face amount even if only a small amount has been paid, with examples of recent $500 funeral bills covered after $4.58 paid. Issued by an admitted legal reserve insurer and valid with any funeral director worldwide. Free information available by mail coupon.

Legal Reserve

Nonslip Rug Tip For Safer Flooring

A simple home fix suggests using a sheet of foam rubber one quarter inch thick cut to rug size. Place under the rug and apply fabric glue in spots to keep it from shifting.

Makeshift Fix for Frayed Shoe Laces

Practical tip to repair frayed shoelace ends by dipping ends in clear nail polish then twisting to a point. Once hardened the tips resemble new metal tips, restoring ease of threading.

Cubsters Find Fresh Ice Cubes in Freezer Bag Method

Carpenters remove de sized batch of cubes from a tray and place remaining cubes into a plastic bag. Freeze the bag to simplify future cube production and have ready ice on demand.

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