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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1948
Page
10
In Chicago on July 3 beauty expert Ai C Bailey notes women spend over a billion dollars yearly on more than 1509 devices to enhance appearance. He cites eyelash curlers, heated gloves, liquid hair nets, radar wave perms and artificial nails as popular aids that men may groan at yet support financially.
The Municipal Band directed by J. J. Richards will perform from 8 to 9 p.m. at the West End Amusement Zone on the Pike before the 9:30 fireworks. Assistant Director James K. E. Son announced the change. The Monday afternoon program starts at 2 p.m. at the Band Shell. A concert is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at the Shell on Seaside Blvd.
Washington July 3 UP VA clarifies that GI bill funds will not cover avocational or recreational courses. Veterans may pursue activities like dancing photography or bartending only if the VA determines the training helps them make a living. The VA will decide on a case by case basis and enrollment before June 3 remains allowed.
Don Pratt, cornetist and former national contest winner, headlines the inaugural Sunday afternoon performance at 2 p m today in the Navy Family Chapel Chaplain Tru man B Riddle officiates. Pratt, wartime soloist at March Field, recently returns to Southern California with wife Marion Darling ton Pratt, hosting at their home in the area.
Three summer stock theaters in the Down East area open with comedies. Laguna Playhouse in Laguna Beach presents Our Town with Martha Scott and Fred Clark starting Tuesday, produced by Jus Addiss and Hayden Rorke. Newport Playhouse opens with Chicken Every Sunday, Tom Stevens directing, six days. Holiday Stage in Tustin offers Goodbye Again, opening Tuesday for a week. A nursery will operate Saturdays for children aged 2 to 6 during matinees.
Garry Moore takes over Breakfast in Hollywood after Tom Breneman’s death, reshaping the show with a quippish tone. He keeps orchids for the oldest guest, avoids Breneman’s personalized touches, and draws larger crowds as free breakfasts return to the Breneman restaurant.
The Junior Lovelies of Los Angeles will headline the community program in Municipal Auditorium tomorrow night. The show features song and dance numbers ballet and tap with Bebe Carpenter in charge. Community singing opens at 7 30 p m directed by Paul Ferguson with Eloise Goddard at the piano. Bil Simmons and Ed Schoppe call square and old time dancing after the stage show. The program is free.
Townsend Clubs outline events Monday through Saturday at Townsend Hall. Activities include Club 7 dinner and Club 12 card party on Tuesday, Club 3 dinner on Tuesday, Congression al District clubs Wednesday, Club 12 and Club 3 events Thursday, Club 2 and Club 3 card party Friday, and Congressional District clubs entertainment Saturday with Paul S. Dietrick as speaker and hosts R. E. Watson, Mrs. Kate Coburn, Mrs. Jennie Neeson, W. A. Dingtey among others.
Mary E. Sherman reported a theft at her residence on Magdelia Avenue when a wallet containing $43 was taken while she was away. Police were informed yesterday afternoon.
A brittle program listing conductors and selections for the Municipal Band concert. Details mention Independence Day marches and patriotic pieces, with notes on performers and venue timing. text is fragmentary and includes garbled names and numbers.
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