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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1954
Page
21
A distressed mother recounts a troubling situation with her daughter’s new husband. The couple are expecting a baby, and the son-in-law pressures the family for money while claiming to cut support if refused. The mother fears parental resentment will push the couple apart and harm their chance to see their daughter.
Approximately 100 members and guests attended a gay picnic in 3ixby Park featuring Ruth Cozart in gypsy costume serenading the luncheon crowd with accordion pieces. The event showcased garden flowers and community singing, with Mrs Adolph Brodbeck in charge. the first business session of the new board was held at her home, and new members were approved.
Did you know that ancient Greeks used carrots as a stomach tonic and modern nutritionists confirm their nutritional value. Carrots owe their yellow color to carotene which the body converts to vitamin A aiding growth and infection resistance. Fresh western carrots are available year round in bunches with tops or without, sold by the pound or in one pound film bags.
Cora Lindemann was installed as president of the Long Beach DeMolay Mothers Circle at Sciots Hell with two past presidents Alice Hill and Hilda Nikkola as installing officers. Incoming vice presidents are Al iyah Nix and Myrtle Martin with Rosetta Veatch as secretary and Grade Verbryck as treasurer. Honor guests included Lillian Jepsen and Ruth Nace. A luncheon is planned for July 7 at Sclots after a social hour hosted by Alvsh Wix and Myrtle Martin.
Compton Counseling Services sponsors a fourth consecutive summer six week remedial reading course from June 21 to July 30 under Mrs LuVene Sparks. Private and glass lessons offered. Enrollment limited to ten children per class. Reading methods include phonics and sight. One hour sessions. A mother’s enrollment conference Monday June 21 at 11 am at 918 North Pearl Street Compton. A nominal fee is charged.
A banquet on June 18 at Pacific Coast Poe Delta Kaspier will install Mrs Mabel Tusker McCulloch as president with state president Mrs Virginia Oliver of Dinuba officiating. Other officers named include Lorena Kin kead vice president Mildred Maroney secretary and Marie Clements treasurer.
Miss Margaret A Frady daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Frady of 339 Prospect Ave won the Silver Wings meet Tuesday. After weeks at the Upted Air Lines steward training school in Cheyenne she now serves aboard the Calvary Bay Mainliners flying in and out of South St and Lime Newark. Mrs Anna McCoy adds that she is a 1948 Wilson High School graduate.
A reader discussion on whether praise and a weekly allowance foster responsibility in children. Crampton argues for early examinations of life and milestones, while others suggest steady allowances teach money sense and independence, with Beulah France offering personal help for parents facing childrearing questions.
Josephine Lowman relays a 20 year old Academy of Medicine quote by C Wardton on viewing patients as whole beings. The piece urges regular physicals and annual checkups, noting new tests and the value of preventive care. Readers can request leaflet No 61, Watchwords of Science for Youth After 40, via Josephine Lowman.
Readers advised that well made shirts with rounded backs and evenly distributed pleats fit the shoulders better. The advice stresses choosing shirts with careful tailoring to improve comfort and appearance.
Mmes J G Reed and Edith Mitchell hosted a luncheon at their home for Group Nine of the Woman's City Club. Chairman Mrs R Akard led the business session. Welcomed were Mmes Frank Lyman and A White. Mrs Nell Langdon won the most members. Mrs Enith Klagen praised for social service committee work. Members voted to place the next three meetings at Bixby Park. Canasta ended the afternoon.
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