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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1956
Page
17
Dear Agitated reports a college senior hounded by obscene letters signed with his name that ruin his romance with Joan. An advise columnist urges contacting federal postal inspectors to pursue the prank, noting the letters may be copied from famous salacious works.
Olmstead Corps of J E Olmstead Warren's Relief Corps hosted a reception and masquerade at JOOF Hall honoring department counselor Faye Boon. Fourteen nearby towns sent guests and Elaine Larson of Long Beach won first prize for her costume amid a playful, romantic theme and lighthearted banter about communications and trust.
Mildred Flanary explains that breakfast should provide at least a quarter of daily nutrients and is often the most important meal. She highlights whole grain cereals, milk, fruits, and eggs as key aids, with tips for quick prep like whole wheat flakes in boiling water and adding raisins or dates for flavor.
Garden Club members at the Los Altos Garden Club met at Mrs George W Hennighs home on Ver non Street for a dessert luncheon. Seasonal arrangements were displayed and judged with first prize to Mrs Ray Jones, second to Mrs James Jetton, and third to Mrs Samuel Rue. A white elephant sale followed the business meeting led by auctioneer Mrs Alvin Maddy. A potluck luncheon and Christmas gift exchange are planned for December at Mrs Jeffery Stane's home.
An odd health note describes hip slimming through daily floor exercises and bending routines. It urges readers to start with 15 repetitions, build to 30, and to perform a sequence of leg and arm movements while lying on the back or rolling to the sides. The article mentions obtaining a leaflet by sending a stamped self addressed envelope to Josephine Low.
Mrs Kenneth Foster at 2221 Fausset Ave will host a Rions Club meeting on November 20 at 1 pm. At a prior gathering hosted by Mrs Howard Climie at 6840 Mantove Ave the group discussed selling Christmas cards and arranged a weekend mountain trip with cabin reservations to be set by Mrs John Kennedy.
The Rehekeh Lodge IOOF will hold a noon luncheon meeting at Machinists Hall, 728 Elm, on Wednesday to discuss Christmas plans and wrap up pending business on the agenda.
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