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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1966

Page

8

Miniskirts Spark Debate Among Long Beach Parents

Long Beach moms and students face a school dress clash as officials weigh what is reasonable for student attire. Designers argue miniskirts belong to casual wear, while district leaders insist hems be modest and outfits not distracting. Authorities say dress should be appropriate for education, with leniency in individual cases.

Pat Neilan Juniorhaloo Phil Rose California Mame Verne Hinze Hinze

Cleaning Foam Rubber Upholstery Safely

Do not use solvents or harsh cleaners on foam rubber upholstery. Only soap and water are recommended as most cleaning fluids can deteriorate the rubber and ruin the cushion.

Double knit stitch reveals dual colors pattern

Leaflet offers Pat Trexler instructions for a Swedish sunburst pillow and tote bag uses with iron on transfer. Readers may request Leaflet No PE 4078 for 25 cents and a stamped self addressed envelope. additional 35 cents for Pat's Guide to Interchangeable Yarns.

Pat Trexler Pat ‘Trexler Long Beach Independent Press-Telegram P.O Charlotte Pat

Dear Abby letters raise conflicts of married life and family bounds

A trio of readers weigh modern marriage issues. A newlywed asks if daily contact with her mother is necessary, another calls for equality in oversight of drinking and kissing, and parents of a son in Hawaii oppose consent to his engagement. The responses advise balancing personal time, mutual respect, and caution in major decisions.

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Auxiliary sets open meeting in Long Beach

Introduction of Capt. and Mrs Harold Broughton and Salvation Army representatives will headline an open meeting of the Long Beach auxiliary on Wednesday Plans will outline the Oct 1 Bonnet Tea after noon at the home of Mrs Lyman W Lough 1154 Los Altos Ave Reservations through Mrs Alfred K Jewett 4219 E Sixth St

Harold Broughton Salvation Army Long Beach Lyman. W. Lough Los Altos Ave Alfred K. Jewett Sixth St

Those Horrid Age Spots Wrinkles Reappear

An advertising brief touts Esoterica Soap Xoftena Skin as a remedy for surface blemishes and wrinkles. The copy emphasizes clearing age spots and improving skin clarity.

Widow’s Song Requested Becomes TV Show Finale

Long Beach widow Nona Dyer, 107 Bennett Ave, 107 Bennet Ave, a former vaudeville singer and comedienne, saw her wish granted as John Gary closed his summer TV show with her song The End of a Perfect Day. Dyer, 28-year resident, spent 23 years as a top saleslady at a downtown department store after two months in hospital. The dedication stemmed from her first fan letter.

Long Beach John Gary Nona Dyer Bennett Ave Gary Show

Edith Wolff to Wed Alan Granby in December

Edith Ann Wolff and Alan Jay Granby plan a December 17 wedding. The engagement was announced by the bride elects parents Mr and Mrs Walter J Wolff of Lakewood at a dinner party at the Sportsmen's Lodge North Hollywood. The prospective groom is a San Jose State College senior, a Van Nuys High School graduate. Miss Wolff attended Dominguez High School and California State College Long Beach.

Edith Ann Wolff Alan Jay Granby Walter J. Wolff Lakewood Sportsmen’s Lodge North Hollywood Sumner Granby Sherman Oaks San Jose State College van Nuys High School Miss Wolff Dominguez High School California State College Long Beach

CPS Review Course Starts Fall Semester

The Certified Professional Secretaries Review Course begins today at Lakewood Extension Center Room 317. Sponsored by Queen Beach Chapter of the National Secretaries Association, it meets Mondays 7 to 10 pm for two semesters offering three college credits per semester.

Queen Beach National Secretaries Association Lakewood Extension Center Lakewood High School Briercrest Ave Lakewood Edward

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