Conclave Fashion Gala Sets All-Time Attendance High
National Assistance League conclave aboard the Queen Mary drew 181 members for four days of meetings workshops and philanthropy. A fashion show led by designer ensembles and at-home styles featured models from Manticquins Auxiliary and Buffums commentator Ron Corey noted U S designers and a bold Egyptian red evening gown. Hostesses from 13 chapters and Mrs Mines W Newby Jr of Glendale were honored as national president was installed. Region 7 heads to Dallas Hilton for next events.
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National Assistance League
Queen Mary
Bulfins
Manticquins
Assistance League
Europe
Ron Corey
Buffums
Corey
Paris
United States
Ayards
Revion 1
Harry Iullon
Long Beach League
Mines W. Newby Jr
Glendale
Dallas Hilton
Dallas
Exas
Writing to express feelings in letters and notes
A public guidance column urges using written words to convey apologies compliments and support, noting letters can persist and soften or reinforce messages. It includes examples from inter office memos and personal notes, stresses rereading before sending, and advises handling criticism in person. It ends with contact for Tish Baldrige at the Independent Press Telegram column.
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Tomate
Dorothy
Fac
Tish Baldrige
Independent
Press-Telegram
P.O
FDR
New York
Meals on Wheels fundraiser features 745 fruit cakes baked
Lois Biles MOW director and Marie Harte Soroptimist president coordinate a Lakewood Long Beach effort to raise funds for meals for elderly shut ins. Fruit cakes, priced at 6.50, were baked during a weekend session at Southern California Military Academy Signal Hill kitchens. Contact Lorraine Bagwell or MOW office for orders and info.
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Shutins
Lakewood
Lois Biles
MOW
Marie Harte
Lakewood-Long Beach
Soroptimist International
Southern California Military Academy
Signal Hill
Lorraine Bagwell
P.O. Box
Tom Shaw
At Wit's End About the All-Important Handbag
A humorous piece reflects on women carrying handbags everywhere, blaming history for “keeper” roles and noting how men assume only women shoulder purse duties. The narrator laments the burden of packing family essentials and jokes about fashion, pockets, and quips from her husband.
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Soaneone
Queen Elizabeth
Prince Phillip
Ducky
Joan of Arc
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Anne
Whale Hospital
Meals On Wheels Project
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