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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1954
Page
19
Dear Molly Mayfield advises against inviting yourself on a captain in the Air Force trip, arguing that dating risk would end the platonic bond. The reader should let him lead and preserve the friendship, with caution about potential romance fading if lines blur.
Mrs. Tedd Swenson hosted a brunch at her home for Group FA of Jebell Club. Twenty eight members attended the opening meeting of the new year with centerpieces of glass epergne, spider chrysanthemums and autumn fruit. Mrs. P. J. Marriner chaired, theme Friendship. Next gathering set for Nov 19 at Mrs. Don H Murphy’s home 4100 Locust Ave. past chairmen will be honored. Cohostesses included Mrs. Syverson and several other members. Bridge closed the afternoon.
Mrs Paul Massey of 1324 Quincy Ave announces the engagement of daughter Eithel Anne Massey to Jack A Genter son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Ib Genter of San Pedro Both grads of Long Beach City College and State College the couple also hold master degrees from State College.
Column urges overweight men to diet citing surveys and medical data. Presents a twelve day Tubby Hubby Diet with sample menus for one day and offers a booklet by Josephine Lowman through the Press Telegram for 10 cents.
Rosemary Hawkins and Leo Henry Jacobs wed at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in a 1950s style ceremony attended by over 200 guests. The bride, a Poly High School senior, wore Chantilly lace and nylon tulle with a pouffant skirt and carried white carnations and gardenias. Attendants included Vivian Walter Moses Chalmers Merial Reese and Darlene Paul. The couple plan to reside in the city after a short honeymoon.
The American Association of University Women state conference drew about 300 delegates led by state officers and committee chairs in Bakersfield. Twenty four sessions covered evaluating bills, women in politics, teacher recruitment, civil defense, and community problems as educators and club leaders forged a vigorous legislative program and challenged their clubs for the year. Attendees from Long Beach included Mines Francis B. McCall Ray Townsend H A Barr A J Corske Parkinson Hayward and others.
Rebekah Lodge No. 360 will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Knights of Pythias Hall, 1153 South Street, Long Beach to observe past noble grands night. Refreshments will be served during the social hour by Nell Bartlett and her committee.
Advertises pattern 4774 by Anne Adams for women size 14 to 24 in stripes and plaids. Mentions fabric needs, 39 inch wide yardage, illustrated instructions, and mail order details from Press Telegram Pattern Dept in Chicago. Includes 35 cents pattern price and 5 cents extra per pattern for first class mail.
Beulah France answers readers about fundraising for Korean children’s shoes. She notes that many schools display photos and samples of insulated rubber shoes made in Korea with easy on and off designs. She urges children to earn funds themselves and suggests writing with questions to the Press Telegram for further guidance.
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