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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1953
Page
18
Beulah France notes a national poll of boys and girls showing top concerns include draft fear, unhappy parental relationships, and sex education. The column offers adults guidance in parenting and invites readers to write for help.
New officers for the Palos Verdes Woman's Club were installed for 1952 54 during a spring garden luncheon at Portuguese Bend Club, Peninsula. Mrs. Thomas King was re elected president. vice president Mrs. Paul Reefer. corresponding secretary Mrs. E Clark Jr. recording secretary Mrs. Charles Neal. treasurer Mrs. Fred Hartley. book chair Mrs. W M Patterson. garden chair Mrs. T B Smith. bridge chair Mrs. Paul Leppla. A Spanish fiesta party by Mrs. King and board closed the year at Palos Verdes Country Club.
Engagement announcement for Miss Georgia Holton and John Edward Sweet USNR. Holton’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hanley M. Holton of 4828 Coke Ave, reveal the pair plan a June 7 wedding at First Brethren Church. Sweet is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Harris Sweet of Malaila, Ohio, and is stationed aboard the USS Menifee.
Mrs. Charles F. Lawing was elected chairman of the Ebell Club art department to succeed Mrs. Kent Hanbery. Other new officers include Mrs. J. G. Roper as vice chairman and Mrs. C. F. Wisner as secretary treasurer with R. L. Buffum doorkeeper Peter Pande librarian Homer Blaisdell publicity and Florentine Vaughan critic The theme Art of America will cover American painting and sculpture Also installed were officers for the nature study department L E Shanks chairman L H Tarnagin vice chairman Julia Holan secretary and Nellie McNutt doorkeeper A safety film presented by Police Officer William Myer followed the program.
Miss Janet Ayers was honored at a surprise Monday evening shower at the Johnson home for her upcoming marriage to Ronnie Hughes on June 28. Hostesses included Mrs. Quentin Johnson and others. lavender and white parasols and sweet peas decorated the event with a list of attendees.
A reader letter defends postpregnancy figure recovery and promotes an Eight-Week Self-Improvement Marathon. It argues pregnancy-weight gain is normal, emphasizes balanced diet, and urges mothers not to blame babies for body changes while sharing a success tale of weight loss after childbirth.
Short note notes a SILVER LIT ball gown destined for important summer occasions. Details unreadable due to fragmented text, but emphasizes a dress item and upcoming use in warm season events.
Woman's City Club groups schedule meetings this week across social and service topics. Group 4 gathers Monday at 2525 Harrison for neon luncheon hosted by Mrs Alvah Nix with Grace Kinney cohosting. Group 12 meets Tuesday at Colonial Hall with Mmes Hannah Rice and Lillie Dale hosting. House and door committee convenes Tuesday at 2307 Lime Ave. A covered dish picnic is planned. Social service noon Wednesday at 3922 Galiota hosted by Mrs W Ode Wright with Maud Griffen. Book review at 817 F 19th St by Mrs Dana Bullock. Agnes Collins reviews Blanket Boy Anna Turner and Who Speaks for Man. Tea to follow.
A reader letter urges a rich calcium balanced diet during pregnancy while avoiding obesity, noting easier delivery and reduced hazards. The columnist promotes her Eight Week Self-Improvement Marathon booklet, available now with a stamped self-addressed envelope and 10 cents to Josephine Lowman.
The Creative writing section of the Ebell Club held its closing meeting of the year at a luncheon in Allen Center. Outgoing officers hosted. guests included class instructor James A. Worsham and many members. Incoming officers were installed: Mrs. Skinner as chairman, Mrs. Franklenberger as vice chairman, Mrs. Imbler as secretary-treasurer, and Mrs. Purdy as press. An informal July luncheon in Allen Center was planned.
Did you know those blue magic suds are Cheer, a blue detergent with its own whitening agent. It promises especially lean white washes and will work in hard water. It cleans dirty clothes like overalls and towels yet treats delicate items gently. Dishes sparkle with no rinsing required and hands stay safe.
Kappa Delta alumnae hosted a festive progressive dinner at multiple homes with cocktail hour, Italian motif decor, Old South touches, and Hawaiian themed dessert stations. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. C B Brothers Mr and Mrs Jonathan Booth Mr and Mrs E John Hanna and several guests including Mrs John Valuch and Mrs Alexander Cameron.
The Long Beach Women’s Casting Club celebrated “The Merry Month of May” with a luncheon at Recreation Park clubhouse. Spring decor featured flowers and paned wheelbarrow favors. Members urged attendance at Wednesday public casts at Recreation Park pool and Tuesday morning gatherings. Plans were laid for a June fishing trip. Officers and committee members were named including Mrs Williams as president and Mrs Brown as secretary-treasurer with other officers and editors listed.
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