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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1971

Page

7

Beware false buys in furniture from imitations to real wood

The Hardwood Institute warns shoppers to beware imitators using plastic molding and grain prints to mimic real wood. Look for labels detailing construction, compare claims with genuine woods like oak and mahogany, and question deals that seem too good to be true.

Hardwood Institute Thve Institute Institute

Dear Abby letters reveal relationship dilemmas and advice

A reader letters column presents multiple requests and responses on personal issues. Topics include an implausible marriage request involving conception, a divorced woman seeking marriage with a gay partner, advice on enduring motivations in romance, and skepticism toward a marriage counselor with ongoing divorcees.

Abby Louisville M.D Arby Anther California

Long Beach author to speak at book review luncheon

Long Beach author Mrs Waller Groshong will discuss The Improper Moslonian at a Edna Lillich Davidson Books Luncheon at the Virginia Country Club 4602 Virginia Road Long Beach. Groshong pen named Camden Wells is a Long Beach attorney and past president of the Long Beach Symphony auxiliary. she helped found the Long Beach Civic Light Opera and works with local art and Fine Arts groups. Dr Tarold Torbert of La Jolla will discuss The Complete Wine and the Cookbook and his later work The Complete Wine Book. Linch at 12 noon with reservations led by Mary Beery 46142 Orange Long Beach.

Waller Groshong Edna Lillich Davidson Virginia Country Club Virginia Road Long Beach Groshong Camden Wells Long Heaely Southern California Symphony Museum of Art Fine Arts California State College At Tarold Torbert la Jolla Hig Torbert Goets Mary Beery Orange

Reading Help Special Reading Help

A fragmented notice for a reading help center promotes tests to identify reading problems in children. It markets private loans and training by a center trained to address reading issues, offering a phone program and lessons priced weekly.

How to spot genuine wood furniture quality

The guide explains that imitation grain repeats in fake wood while real wood shows depth and color with little repetition. It advises checking drawer fronts and veneer matches to assess value. Careful veneer matching signals good value, helping buyers avoid bad bargains and save money on future purchases.

Suddenly Slim Christmas girdle promise from Olga at Buffums

A Los Angeles advertisement touts Suddenly Slim a new nylon front panel girdle by designer Olga. The Lycra spandex blend understructure and side contour panels claim firming results for women under 15 pounds overweight with waists under 42 inches. Available at Buffums Downtown Long Beach Lakewood stores.

Los Angeles California Olga Long Beach Lakewood

Seres Masters Spade Play In Tricky Bridge Match

Ira Corndr reports on Tim Seres Australia’s top bridge player as declarer in a tough game. Vulnerable North South Dealer West. Seres opens four hearts over West two bid, West leads spade queen, Seres ducks cleverly then wins control to later finesse and discard, turning defense to his favor and securing the critical tempo to gain the fourth spade.

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