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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1955
Page
23
A reader recalls Josephine Lowman’s column urging middle aged women to find purpose by helping others. The piece argues aging women face a perception of stagnation, urging them to engage in meaningful acts, mentorship, and new projects to rejuvenate life and happiness.
Fragmentary excerpt recalls pleas to start a fee day nursery or visit shut-ins. The narrator urges generous women to help others in need, promising real satisfaction, youthfulness, and a happiness never felt before.
The Mirray Room hosted the Bel mont Shore Lady Lions for a dinner meeting led by President Jackie Stockton. Guests Fran Burns Helene Frawley Clarinda Powell and Sybil Miller joined, with birthday corsages given to Gladys Pangborn Fren Bur Morte Howard and Boots Nash. committee reports covered the March of Dimes dinner in January and a Halloween party for children. A fashion show featuring used hats and dresses was announced for the ember meeting.
The ceremony for Pat Ray and Agnes Ray took place on October 16 in Care sor City. The bride known as Gar Ray has lived in Long Beach since 193? and has three daughters, Mrs. Hulacher, Mrs. Ayers, and Mrs. Coon, all with ties to California. The couple plans a honeymoon to San Francisco and Northern California and will reside in Antioch.
A wife recounts taking a six week "speedup" course to shed weight and transform her appearance while her husband was away. The plan promises rapid loss, a dramatic rebound in confidence, and a happier marriage with guaranteed results. A physician offers complimentary treatment and figure analysis.
A caregiver advises to have the physician check for anemia or infection, consider teething, and align meals with family foods. Let the child eat what others do, offer finger foods, and avoid forcing meals to reduce resistance. keep mealtimes pleasant and free of battle.
The Long Beach Writers Club plans a five hour holiday session at Municipal Art Center starting at 10 a.m. with a poetry discussion led by Mrs. Jean Crosse Hansen. Helen Johnson will read stories, Gustave Fleissig will head the article division, and Irving Adelman will speak on Pottery in Technological Age at 1 p.m. Miss Olive Breed to introduce him. New members Jed W. Henstex and Lee Maove join. Mrs. Dunk dg Hardesty is honored for a branch in her home.
Dale Carnegie Club members at Walsayt High School elected Violet ley as president Jerome Winters as vice president Marjorie G ithun as secretary and Mildred Holliday as treasurer Outgoing officers were Dale Hutriel William Lawes Adenna Stoddard and James C Hawksing Awards recognized pranks talks and a Fisher award winner Lewis Milbury and guests Bris Dan Mogan and Dale Harrell participated in the event
A young woman writes to Molly Mayfield about being pregnant out of wedlock and facing blame, future money worries, and family judgment. Molly replies that Jean is brave, urges honesty with family, and suggests seeking support at a home for unwed mothers and finding work to support the child.
Several Grandmothers Clubbers performed a talent night skit during the 4th annual convention of the National Federation of Grandmothers in Houston Texas. Participants Hallie Bridges Bertie Sutton Margaret Gillespie Lola A Warner and Gertrude Gardiner presented Baking a Cake at Grandmother's House with mimes at the Shamrock Hotel.
The Ladies of the Elks will meet on Wednesday at 12 30 p m in the Elks hall. Luncheon will be served by Mrs Mattie Kirk chair and her committee. The sewing section will meet on November 1 at 10 39 a m to make Inyettes announced by Mrs Emma Benoist chair.
Mr and Mrs Gerald A Chop Pin visit Nassau in the Bahama Islands as guests at the Emerald Beach Hotel. They enjoy parties sightseeing tours deep sea fishing and calypso dancing lessons as a grand prize in a national sales program.
A stern exhortation urges a young woman to seek integrity and a future for herself and her child. It warns a single error need not ruin her life and expresses belief she can find a respectable partner who will understand. The speaker emphasizes making a firm decision toward a hopeful path.
Mrs. Annette Patterson and Mrs. Catherine Nuncarrow were initiated last week into the Beta Iota chapter of Alpha Zeta Beta sorority. The candlelight ritual took place in the home of Mrs. Ed ward Thomas. A ceremony followed by cocktail hour, dinner and dancing at Vivian Laird's restaurant.
Past Noble Grands Club of Del Mar Rebekah Lodge meets at Machinists Hall 728 Elm Ave Wednesday at noon. Luncheon served at 12 followed by regular business and recreational session. Visiting past noble grands invited to attend.
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