Dear Molly Mayfield: troubled by family romance crisis
A reader recounts leaving home to help a pregnant sister, the sister’s affair with the fiancé, and a broken engagement. The columnist advises gradual reconciliation, testing trust, and returning the fiancé as a friend while maintaining firm judgment. Additionally a second reader laments constant phone calls from busy parents and is urged to impose a Christmas phone limit to restore household peace.
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Molly
Tom Young
Business College
Schop
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Gift giving advice for Christmas shopping across genders
A reflective piece advises慎choices for holiday gifts noting conservatism in ties and books for men while cosmetics, perfumes, and handkerchiefs remain safe options for women. It discusses budget concerns, personal taste, and the risk of overreaching with ill fitting presents.
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Yaru
Ife
Studio Benefit Dance for Boys Home in Long Beach
The annual Sock N T Shirt Bell benefit hosted by Arthur Murray Studio in Long Beach collected over 200 gifts for the Optimist Club Boys Home. Admission required a sock T shirt Levi’s or sport shirt for boys 10 to 17. Gene Bishop, Optimists Club president, will present gifts. Also notes a book talk by Mrs Magalie Krythe and Christmas party at Alpha Alpha Tau chapter with guests and dancing.
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Long Beach
Arthur Murray
Optimist
Clus
Arthur Curray
Optimists Club
Gene Bishop
James McCormick
Alpha Tata
Phi Epsilon Phi
al Heitzman
Claremont Ave
Heitzman
William Haymond
Mmes
Len June
Guy Leverett
Frank Mezzatesta
John Sallard
Ruth Johnson
Bob Beebe
Why Do Children Steal Why Do Children Steal
Mothers Club members discuss why kids steal with varied motives. Causes include parental dishonesty models and excuses, secret habits, jealousy, a desire for attention, or seeking comfort. Some cases stem from psychiatric factors. poverty is not always involved. Suggestions and contact offered for further study and help.
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Jems
Imad
Idren
Ween
Naddy
Timothy
Pete Heel Imeem
Sult Gu Jimmy
Whomi
Agnes
Beth
Boulalh
France
Christmas Party for Auxiliary Officers and Chairmen
Arthur L. Peterson Unit No. 27 American Legion Auxiliary held a Christmas gathering at Gertrude Landsworth’s home 1247 EB 10th St. An exchange occurred followed by a buffet luncheon attended by Mrs. A. B. Killingsworth and many members including Gertrude Scott Olive Parker Ruth Thorington Marguerite Horn Joetta Palfrey Lucy Capra Josephine Nagle Edith M. Bowen Madeline Kenney Norma Mooney Emma Lenz Edith Yarvots land daughter Suzanne Edna Croman Evelyn Allen Donna Fulbright Carolyn Flynn Louise Broome Elsa Crosby Margaret Blencowe Beatrice Gilmore Elsie Berdecheck Ophelia Kipp Alice Holmes Edna Howell Gertrude Landsworth Martha Hodges.
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Arthur L. Peterson
American Legion Auxiliary
Gertrude Landsworth
10Th St
A. B. Killingsworth
Gertrude Scott
Olive Parker
Ruth Thorington
Marguerite Horn
Joetta Palfrey
Lucy Capra
Josephine Nagle
Edith M. Bowen
Madeline Kenney
Norma Mooney
Emma Lenz
Here's Cute Idea for Extra Gifts
A playful holiday tip suggests using chewing gum as inexpensive decorations and stocking fillers. Gum wrapped in festive colors can decorate the tree and delight children, with wrappers helping keep contents clean and enjoyable for youngsters.
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Trea
Hotel Greeters of America Holds December Meeting
Hotel Greeters of America Division No. 65 met at the Windsor Hotel with Mrs. Hamilton Booth as hostess. Reports covered rummage and Christmas card sales, a fruit package sent to Id Men and Women at the Eplers Home in Denver, and a briefing on visits by Devin Monroe to Seattle Portland and San Francisco divisions. Final plans for the annual Christmas dinner dance were announced.
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Hotel Greeters of America
Windsor Hotel
Hamilton Booth
Eplers
Denver
Colo
Devin Monroe
Hole
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco
M Dewey Herrington
Booth
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