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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1959
Page
5
A journalist’s travel essay portrays India’s new middle class emergence, villages slowly modernizing with Ford Foundation aid, and government efforts to raise living standards. She notes stark contrasts between wealth and poverty, and the push against illiteracy and tradition as India navigates rapid change.
Bonn Germany UPFI West German court ruled daughters have no right to dowries for tax purposes, citing legal equality with men yet noting dowries remain customary. The decision highlights tensions after 1952 equal rights clause, while broader debates about women’s work leave and domestic duties persist.
The Parents Teachers Council will hold a district conclave led by state chair council presidents on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Mission Inn Riverside. Long Beach state officers Mrs. C H Culbertson and Mrs. Everett M Findlay will participate as first vice president and protection chairman. Conferences covering all phases of parent teacher work will be conducted.
District officers and chairmen from area units will attend the Bazaar sewing event. Key organizers include Mrs. J I Koekkoek Jr director of education and Mrs. Henry Serex treasurer with roles in magazines and membership. The event is set for 10:30 am Thursday at Crescent, with attendees from Fleet Reserve Assn and Courier staff, at Myra Penney’s home for related activities.
Long Beach District Wordent will officiate at the WSCS fall seminar on Friday morning at 9 15 in Community Methodist Church Lakewood. Mrs Marvin Johnson and Mrs Delmar Farrah arrange details. Study books for the year will be discussed by district officers and secretaries. Afternoon session ends at 2 45 with presentations on children’s books. Public invited.
The summer social series hosted by Woman's City Club group chairmen concludes with a kickoff party Friday at the club house preceding the club year's opening on Oct 2. President Mrs. Lucille E. Swenson will greet members and guests. Chairman Mrs. Sam Landsworth leads final party plans, with group leaders overseeing hostesses, luncheon, card games, and distribution of gifts. Public attendance is welcome.
Alpha Delta Pi alumnae plan their annual fan night at the Rossmoor home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clingan. The informal event features swimming and steakry, with Mrs. Clingan aided by Mrs. Rasmussen and Mrs. Robert T. Jones. The group will meet next Tuesday at president Mrs. Harry Dawson’s home. all local alumnae are invited.
Ayuda Club started its fall schedule with a patio party at Mrs. Warren Nashs home 286 Granada Ave Mrs Joseph Kraft presided and outlined plans for the year Mrs Frea Schwartz welfare chair reviewed last years efforts and progress
A feature in October True Story reveals a cruel life tale of a beautiful girl who betrays a beloved man, forcing herself to live with the knowledge his heart belongs to her plain cousin. It is one of thirty two stories and articles in the issue. Esther Foley’s enticing recipes for macaroni and cheese and pork dishes are also featured, prompting readers to buy the magazine.
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