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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1955
Page
21
A 24 year old university student writes about an engagement, a blind date, and a pregnancy. The columnist advises the man that two paths exist: confess and marry the pregnant girl, or provide financial support and stand by her, while urging responsibility for all involved.
Barbara Silverman was installed as the 3th president of the Dames Club of Rancho Los Amigos Hospital at a candlelight ceremony with Marie Mattei as mistress of installation. Officers named include Banky Lyon Mabel Harris Layce Vickers Lucille Pinkerton Jane Johnson and Evelyn Bell. Hazel Nearing led the dinner committee for 125 guests. Elizabeth Wild, the club’s first president in 1925, attended along with four charter members and 13 past presidents.
Mayor George Vermillion proclaims National Beauty Salon Week from Feb 20 to 26. Leon Bush oversees plans as 500 balloons with certificates are released from Wilton Hotel. Association members will offer free services at General Hospital children's ward. beauty queen selection and oldest patron of salons noted.
A six week sewing course for women starts Wednesday at the YWCA with Miss Elizabeth Chapin. Two classes weekly at 10:30 AM and 1 PM run through March 30. Registration at Walker's Department Store pattern department. Courses cover basic garment procedures, measurements, alterations, fabric handling, and new shortcuts. Each student will complete one garment in the course.
The Waverly Club hosted a luncheon at the Huntington Hotel. Tables were set for 26 members with carnations stocks and roses. Honored guests included Rae Sewell Blanche Johnson of Waverly Ta and Ethel Carney.
Mildredge Flanary answers a mother’s concern about a 15 month old girl drinking little liquid. Expert notes children need liquids, suggests flavored milk or juice, colorful cups, and occasional flavoring to encourage drinking. Also features pancake mix idea and a basic griddlecake recipe celebrating Pancake Day and Lent.
ISFO members elected Barbara Smith as president at a meeting hosted by Betty Paulick and Lois Burkhardt's daughter Edna Burkhardt received a surprise bridal shower. Delta Delta Chapter of Alpha Zeta Sorority pledged four new members in a candlelight ceremony held at Mrs Carl Lehman's home. New bridge names for Long Beach members listed.
A luncheon at Chapman Park Hotel honored the Omaha Woman's Luncheon Club's 31st anniversary. Charter member and past president Mrs. Jessie Hubbard Helwig, and past president Mrs. Eleanor York attended as guests. Long Beach members Mines William A. Truelson, Herbert L. Just, and Charles Hines also participated.
The California Heights cooperative play group will hold a gathering on February 28 at the residence of Mrs Clyde Harpe located at 3544 Walnut Avenue. The event aims to organize activities and discuss group plans for the coming period.
A reminiscence on aging and modernization highlights how science eases household labor. The narrator recalls his mother’s youthful beauty and the shift to electric appliances, convenient food, and longer, easier living, while noting evolving gender roles and healthier expectations for men.
A reader notes the unfair retirement pace between genders, highlighting how men are kept in work longer by some firms and how women face semi retirement much earlier. The piece urges contemplation of these disparities and the broader implications for workers.
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