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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1957

Page

10

Men seek youth with hair dye and wigs in grooming boom

New York United Press report shows men invest more in appearance as gray hair prompts dyeing and hairpiece use for job prospects and dating. Barbers report rising visits and average yearly spend around 42 dollars as crew cuts rise in popularity among men over 40.

Gay Pauley Hilda Averett Mattone Caer Manhattan Firs Park Aaid John Whatson Aald Ben Kaplan Yul Brynner Joseph Koehler Barbera’ Journal Koehler

Kiwanis Quartet Delivers City Club Program

Joyce Kent reports on a Friday event at the Woman's City Club featuring the Kiwanis Quartet in a medley filled program that drew applause. Long Beach businessmen Norman Masterson Brewster Gray Jack Jameson also performed with the group before a one act comedy Five to Five Thirty and a narcotics talk by Joseph Kenrick plus Irish numbers by Eugene Cox in a St Patrick's Day tribute.

Woman's City Club Ance Kiwanis Long Beach Haal Biwantal Carlypao Mary Ann Harry Christiansen Norman Masterson Brewster Gray Dack [Amsmond Myranna Coon Philip Johnson Daugheters Home Mra H. J. Zeladorf Slep Mmes A. J Susanna Mill Liube House Joseph Kenrick Juvenile Bureau Kenrick Eugene Cox

Teacher to Be April Bride in Norwalk Area

Misa Susan Jane Nelson 43 1 Granada Ave has set April 13 for her marriage to Roger Louis Callle of 8060 Ximena Ave. The couple’s engagement was announced by the bride’s parents Herbert Nelson of Burlington Washington and Mr. Mrs Callle. Nelson teaches in the Norwalk La Mirada School District and is a Western Washington College of Education graduate. Callle attended Long Beach City College after Wilson High School.

Misa Susan Jane Nelson Granada Ave Roger Louis Callle Xan Louis &. Callle Ximena Ave Herbert. Nelson Burlington Wash Misa Nelson Norwalk-La Mirada Western Washington College of Education Het Hance Long Beach City College Wilson High School

Poet Contest Winners Told at Nativity School

Winners in the annual poetry contest at Nativity School were announced at an evening ceremony led by Mrs. Joseph Torkmany, president of Court St Catharine CDA Torrance. Anton Sommer won first prize in Division 1 for grades four to six, with Jeanne Franklin and William Healy taking second and third and Mary Franck earning an honorable mention. In the Buffalo division for grades seven through sixth, Sueanne Lundeon won first, Anna Macie Kager second, and Michael Steteon third, with Robert Healy also receiving an honorable mention. A welfare report by Mrs. Frank Weston outlined plans for a party for men patients at Harbor General Hospital and reviewed a hospital children’s party held earlier this month. Coffee hour was presided by Mrs. John V. Murray and committee members Mrs. Lillian Kiette, George Shelton, and Gerald Loew.

Nativity School Joseph ‘Torkmany Court St. Catherine CDA Torrance Anton Sommer Plant Jeanne Franklin William Healy Mary Franck Buffalo Din Wo Suezanne J. Lundeon Anna Macie Kager Michael Steteon Robert Healy Mension Mra Frank Weston Harebor General Hospital Mrx John V. Murray Mmes Lillian Kitete George Shelton Gerald Loew

Keep Check on Weight for a Beauty Schedule

The text urges teens to plan a beauty schedule that includes weight control. It emphasizes discipline to give up treats, tracking weight weekly on bathroom scales, and keeping a date and weight chart to prove progress and maintain appearance for events like the Easter parade.

Style Show to Aid Local Foundation Fashion Benefit

Medical wives from Long Beach and Garden Grove plan a Saturday fashion show sponsored by Wives of Neaidents and Interns of Veterans Memorial Hospital. Luncheon proceeds go to the Exceptional Children's Foundation. Over 150 guests expected at the Hawaiian restaurant with Lenora Monwhat as commentator. Co chairs include Lawrence, Eade, Conn, McArthur, Delgada, Spears, DeLozier, and Mounce. arranging committee led by Mrs. Arthur Refer with Rudolph Chaney and Temkin guiding.

Long Beach Garden Grove Veterans Memoral Hospital Exceptional Children’s Foundation Eugene Cebill Lenora Monwhat Tor Richard Devereoux L. Theodore Lawrence Mmes Norman Eade Edward J. Conn Marion McArthur Robert Delgada Russell Spears James DeLozier Stanley Mounce Statl Arthur Refer Ames Rudolph Chaney Eugene Temkin Jack Todt Wireiam Wenkle Robert Nejdl

Alpha Delta Pi Alumnae Decorator Talk at Local Home

Alpha Delta Pi alumnae hear decorator Irena C Watson at 1783 Locust Ave Tuesday at 7 30 PM. Hostess Mia Paul J Farrell introduces Annelle Henley guest speaker who discusses current decorating trends with fabric samples. Reservations via hostess or Mrs Edward Orth.

Irena C. Watson Alpha Delta Pi Locust Ave Pam Mia Paul J. Farrell Annelle Henley

Elk Ladies Elect Torrance Group Officers Update

Mrs Juanita Littleton was chosen president of Torrance Ladies of the Atks at the recent meeting. Elected for 1957-58 were Dorothy C Huckalow vice president Opal Brubaker recording secretary Kay drakowski treasurer and Addie Roberts corresponding secretary A social event with dinner and dancing follows a 4 pm Sunday March 31 in the Carson St bathrooms for members and their husbands.

Juanita Littleton Torrance Atks Minea Dorothy C. Huckalow Opal Brubaker Kay Drakowski Addie Roberts Tastallavion Carson St

Douglas Aircraft Club Hosts Saith Lead on YMCA Boys

Acralettes Toastmistress Club of Douglas Aircraft Co. Inc Long Beach Division welcomed C. B. Saith Assistant Chief Materials and Process Engineer. Smith selected "Y Indian Guides" as the subject for a talk, regarding the YMCA sponsored program for boys aged 10 to nine.

Acralettes Toastmistress Club Douglas Aircraft Co. Inc C. B. Saith Smith

Panhellenic Meeting Planned at Wagner Home

The Long Beach Panhellenic will meet Wednesday at the Wagner home, 723 Termie, with noon luncheon hosted by Mrs. Jonathan K. Booth. Plans for the June 1 Senior Tea at LangHead City College will be discussed, under the scholarship committee led by Mrs. Wagner, with assistants Bernal J. Forter, Harry Newman, R. M. McFadden, James Shively and Booth.

M. Edward Wagner Long Beach City Panhellenne Coshostexas Jonathan IC. Booth Plana Lang ‘Head City College Mra. Wagner Asalsting Mines Bernal J. Forter Harry Newman R. M. McFadden James Shively Booth

Decorating Know Colors A Trend For Home Makeovers

A color trend takes about five years to run its course and guides a woman planning a new home or apartment redo. It stresses painting large areas with a single light, cheerful color, avoiding shadows to make spaces feel bigger. It advises using only three or four colors per room and keeping mood bright.

Drapery Cleaning Tip Uses Squid Wax on Pods

A quirky home tip suggests washing drapery pods during cleaning then wax them with squid wax to ease pulling draperies on traverses. The advice emphasizes smoother operation and easier handling of curtain movements.

Corner Cleaning Tool Tips from a Detergent Wash

A compact guide suggests using a small bottle brush to reach dust in window-pane corners. Dip the brush in a washing solution made from bottled detergent to clean tight spots and restore brightness.

Spore Family Hosts Kin from Bucklin Kaw Long Beach

Mr and Mrs H J Spore of 435 Cedar Ave entertained relatives from Bucklin Kaw and Long Beach. Attendees included Mr and Mrs A St Squires Mr and Mrs William Baird from Bucklin and Mr and Mrs Chester Tout and Royal Campbell family from Long Beach. The gathering marked Mrs Campbell birthday and near anniversary of Mr and Mrs Baird.

H. J. Spore Cedar Ave Bucklin Kaw Long Beach A. St. Squires William Baird Chester Tout Mra Royal Campbell Campbell Baird

WCTU guest speaker and sharing program

Mrs Evelyn J Brown a former director for the Department of Scientific Emperance Ingrace tion will speak at 10 30 a m Tuesday session of the WCTU A coffee hour begins at 9 30 in the YWCA The sharing program honors include Mrs Evelyn Davis Miss Chloe C Anderson Mrs Margaret H Norton and Mrs Frances Mc Casiln Creswick

Evelyn J. Brown WCTU YWCA Evelyn Davis Chloe C. Anderson Margaret H. Norton Frances Mc Casiln Creswick

Decorative Aah Trays and Figurines in Color Schemes

Decorative trays figurines and candlesticks serve both aesthetic and practical roles. They help carry out a room color scheme by adding coordinated pieces that reinforce the chosen palette and style.

Optimist Club Dance Planned for March Saturday

Torrance Optimist sponsors a dance set for Saturday evening in Moose Hall on Carson Street. Committee heads include president Clyde Anderson and E. Ve Winkelbauer, with around 50 couples expected to attend.

Torrance Optimist Moose Hall Carson St Clyde Anderson E. Ve Winkelbauer

New State Takes Office As Sorority President

Mrs Colette Mitchell assumed the presidency of Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority at candlelight ceremonies in Lakewood. For 1957 58 term, Vice president treasurer Mrs Colette Headley, social director Mrs Mabel Culp, and editor publicity director Mrs Beverly Skinn join the executive leadership. Honored earlier were Stella Petersen bronze statuetic Joyce Diplock and Tat Thompson with honorable mention certificates. First executive board meeting set for April 10 at Southside Women's Club South Gate.

Colette Mitchell Lambda Sigma Gamma Lakewood Anslating Cohtiie Headley Mabel Culp Socal Mra Beverly Skinn Stella Petersen Minea Joyce Diplock Tat Thompson Southside Women's Club South Gate

Long Beach Auxiliary backs Philharmonic drive leader

Mrs Thownan J Mussell, area chairman for the 1957 Continuance Fund Campaign supporting the Los Angeles Philharmonic, praised at the executive board meeting of the Long Beach Auxiliary to the Southern California Symphony Association for her committees successful work and leadership.

Mra Thownan J. Mussel Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra Long Beach Southern California Symphony Association

How to Buy and Serve Your Easter Ham

Guide from Better Homes and Gardens on choosing a ham for Easter. Covers cooked and uncooked options, bone in or boneless, sizes, and pairing with fealty and sauces. Includes recipe ideas and carving tips for a family feast.

Briter Homes & Gardener Dad Homes & Gardens

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