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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1968
Page
12
Mrs Sol R Lehman of Wilshire Bird describes her experience with a reduction salon. She joined Pat Walker's on Wilshire Blvd after a mixed start elsewhere. Free trial, measured results, and rapid weight loss followed, boosting her confidence for her daughter's wedding.
The Australian journalist asks Pat Walker if Australian women are harder to reduce than American women. Walker says there is no difference and that women worldwide share similar figure problems. He stresses his program uses specialized computerized equipment and promises younger looks without wigs or extras.
A note from Pat Walker to Michelle regrets missing her seventh birthday celebration in Orange County Salon and shares pride in her progress toward reducing. The writer looks forward to a future meeting with Michelle and her mother.
Free trial treatment and figure analysis offered for a weight loss program using Pat Walker's new computerized equipment. The service promises fast, easy reductions without dieting or exercise, with a stated cost of 2.00 per treatment and a plan showing total treatments and price. Hours run 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
An unnamed promotional notices claims Pat Walker offers a computerized weight loss program with a personalized approach. It promises rapid, easy slimming for women without strict diets or exercise and guarantees privacy.
An advertisement touts a passive figure perfection program promising a perfect figure without diet or disrobing. It claims five million women worldwide and uses a computerized system to reduce fat, tone muscles, and improve posture, offering a free analysis and guaranteed results.
An invitation promotes a free trial demonstration and figure analysis with no obligation. It suggests visiting or calling to reserve an appointment. Hours are 8 am to 9 pm weekdays and 8 am to 4 pm Saturdays. Collect calls are invited.
Jeanette Ottwell of Orange County credits Pat Walker program with dramatic weight loss from a 2415 size to 14, still ongoing. She reports losing 9 inches bust 99 underbust 14 waist 1215 abdomen 1312 hips 51 thighs 5 arms, and notes capris worn with joy in front of her seven children.
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