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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1970

Page

8

New look at Downtown YWCA expands programs and staff

Innovation drives the Downtown YWCA at 50 Pacific Ave with interim director Marilyn Winters leading new personnel across fitness, adult, teen, and residence programs. Luncheon hours, all day child care, YMCA cooperation on women’s fitness tests, and evening drama and crafts workshops expand opportunities for mothers, businesswomen, seniors, and youth.

YWCA Pacific Ave Marilyn Winters Marie Hill Pat Day Betsy Trussey Dottie Mallory Juanita Ivie

Dear Abby stresses hitchhiking dangers

Abigail Van Buren writes that a 16 year old girl seeks advice about hitchhiking and safety. The column emphasizes risks and cautions teens to avoid rides from strangers, urging caution in social situations and decision making. The piece presents a personal appeal and safety guidance in a concise advisory tone.

Abigail van Buren Abby

Childbirth classes in session at Bellflower church

A series of childbirth education classes is being held at First Missionary Baptist Church in Bellflower, sponsored by the American Institute of Family Relations. Carol Hamblen, RN, will teach. Open to the public. Inquiries: Institute, Los Angeles.

Tendesson First Missionary Baptist Church Rosser St Bellflower The American Institute of Family Relations Carol Hamblen Sunset Blvd Los Angeles

Country doctor guides adolescence in a new guide

Dr James Semmens with Dr Kermit Krantz present The Adolescent Experience a counseling guide to social and sexual behavior. The book aims to treat the whole patient through counseling and education, targeting doctors teachers clergy and parents across the nation.

D. Kermit Krantz James Semmens Macmillan Publishing Company Kermit E. Krantz Ob, Gyn University of Kansas Medical School Semmens Drs. Krantz Kimberly Clark Macmillan Jane Capt. James Jane Semmens

Lovelier You Shape Up For Fall Fashion

Mary Sue Miller outlines a full body conscious fashion revolution centered on leaner silhouettes and dieting. She details a three week 2000 calorie plan for teens and adults, with menus, a spot reducing leaflet offer, and instructions to write for the independent Press Telegram in Long Beach.

Lerner Mary Sue Miller Independent Press - Telegram Pine Ave Long Beach

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