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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1956
Page
24
A reader asks for advice on a six year dating situation with a man who shows little commitment. The response bluntly calls the caller hopelessly naive, urges dating others, asserts the man’s interest is only physical, and advises changing behavior to earn respect and avoid being used. The tone is frank and corrective.
Mrs. Hazel Freedland of San Francisco reports shedding 50 pounds and seven inches from her abdomen after a Pat Walker salon visit without dieting or exercise. She says results appeared in ten days under womanly supervision and promises of guaranteed slimming attract many. Reporter notes 100,000 West Coast women have slimmed with Miss Fat Walker. visits cost $2.00 with no obligation.
Lakewood Democratic Women's Club invites the public to hear Daniel Tree and Paul D Strader speak next Thursday at 10 p m at the Lakewood Country Club. Both seek the Democratic nomination in the 70th Assembly District for the June 5 primary. Mrs Carl Peetz announces plans for a card party and fashion show.
Myrtle Meyer Eldred urges mothers to set definite TV limits for children, balance viewing with outdoor play, and avoid letting TV become the sole leisure activity. She advises turning off programs or contacting advertisers to voice disapproval and highlights safe seating and lighting as minor eye health factors. The article promotes family-oriented viewing and offers a leaflet on wholesome social groups.
Mrs Maude Morehouse was elected president of Group 22 Woman's City Club at a recon cert meeting held at Mrs Paul Pferdners home 632 Carson Ave Serving with her as vice chair man is Mrs Pferdner secretary Mrs Tom Severns and treasurer Mrs Ross Chambers The group plans a building fund benefit party on April 25 at Mottells Garden Room featuring luncheon bridge and canasta hinges in the afternoon schedule
The April issue of Coronet Magazine warns that ill advised diets can cause shock or death, highlighting dangerous saltFree regimens and noting some weight loss is temporary. Medical authorities quoted say salt restriction offers little practical reducing benefit and can trigger serious complications. The issue is on sale at newsstands.
A health and beauty tip column promotes a 9 Day Reducing Diet to shed five to ten pounds in nine days. It emphasizes overweight risks, diet menus for Wednesday including grapefruit toast milk broccoli fish peas and salad with lemon dressing. Readers can request the full diet booklet by sending 10 cents and a stamped self-addressed envelope to Josephine Lowman in care of the Press Telegram.
A frank friend recommends Silver Curl home permanent for gray and white hair. It claims self neutralizing formula with no extra steps and a Fresh Air Waving Lotion for odor. The tester reports soft, manageable waves and longer lasting results.
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