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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1957
Page
15
The reader letters critique dating pressure for teens and a secretary boss dynamic, while Mrs Mayfield counsels against submitting to predatory advances and urges honesty. The piece mocks sensational ad tips and argues teens seek normal growth toward college and marriage.
Advice for mothers on reducing morning delays as children prepare for school. Set a wake up time, lay out clothes, ensure baths and hygiene are done quickly, and use a clock to pace the routine. Encourage independence by age five while offering help for slower children. Foster a positive, game like pace to avoid nagging and lateness.
Lou Ann Edna Goertz and Richard L. Holderman wed on August 10 at Bethany Lutheran Church. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Holderman of Manchester, Indiana, and serves in the Navy. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Clarence Goertz of Mazeppa, Minnesota. Now residing in Long Beach.
The Long Beach Council of Parents and Teachers will start the school year with an informal meeting at Houghton Park on Tuesday at 9730. A Mrs. George Gor il preside. After the business meeting a picnic luncheon will be held under the supervision of Mrs. Joseph A. Myers, director of hospitality.
Readers planning weddings or engagements for the Independent on Press Telegram must pick up an engagement or wedding form from the Society Dept Room 320. Entries require signatures from the bride or a parent, a pre ceremony photo, and submissions within two weeks after the wedding. Photos and stories cannot overlap within three months.
Miss Dresser and Mr. Bernard Her ty Dresser announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia Ellen to Courtney Jay Hanson son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Roy Hanson of Rockford. Patricia is a Stanford University graduate and great granddaughter of pioneer Orange County settlers. Hanson is a Lake Forest College graduate and a member of Phi Epsilon. A December wedding is planned.
Long Beach Garden Club announces guest speaker David I. Gillian, garden editor of the Pasadena Independent Star-News and pest president of the Horticultural Society, at a 6 30 pm dinner meeting September 20.
Alamitos Bay Yacht Club will host a three day Labor Day Regatta from August 31 to September 2 with five races at Alamitos Bay and three offshore contests. The event is invitational for Southern California clubs and One Design only. Commodore Sidney T Exley Jr and Ted C Matson will oversee the on deck duties at the clubhouse on Ocean Boulevard. Entertainment chair Stuart Graham and wife handle tickets for over 300 members with nautical mobiles as decor in lieu of flowers.
Cherry Park Cooperative Play Group at 45th Bt and Cherry Ave opens Sept 17 with classes on Mon Wed Fri for children ages 2 to 5. Mrs Marjorie Pearsol will head the 9 to 11 30 am sessions. Capacity limited to 29 children with a five to one adult ratio. Parents assist monthly and participate in a key course Guiding Children's Growth by Long Beach City College and round table discussions. Mrs Louise Frank can provide full information on Cherry Park and 16 other groups. Chairman for 1957 58 is Mrs Barbara Paster.
Local military nurses will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the U S Air Force with a reception at Long Beach Air Force Base Officers Club from 3 to 7 PM. Hostesses Captain Charlotte E Young and Dr Boyd M Krout will welcome nurses from Newport Naval Hospital USS Haven March Air Force Base Terminal Island Naval Station and Fort MacArthur along with staff doctors and their wives.
The Up and Comings club, led by president Mrs. Charles Evett, held its annual luncheon at Mrs. Francis Gentry's home with assistants Mrs. SRatus Davis and Mrs. Olive Eilis. Minutes were by secretary Mrs. Karl Hawthorne. New president Mrs. Frank Settle and secretary Mrs. Gentry were introduced for next year.
The So. Calif Council of Beta Bigme Phi will hold a breakfast meeting on September 15 at the Beverly Hillton Hotel. Reservations are handled by Weta. Attendees listed include William Jaharie Frank Patrick William Gilbert Law Tengo Lee Wayne Walker Reph Genese Donald Muri Willian Leonard Clarke and guest Mrs. Max Stierli.
Mildred Flanary notes Kraft Foods introduces Miracle Margarine in a king-size carton containing six cubes, two more than the usual four, enabling more even bread spreading. Exclusive whipping process yields lighter texture and refined palatability, with a tasting note from Miss Saraheth Ashbrook and mentions of wedding events and guests at a Long Island home.
A discussion on how an appealing meal tempts the appetite by combining foods that contrast in color texture and flavor.
Brieder Homes and Gardens presents a feature on drapery fabric wall panels and crocheted room accents. The September issue includes full color pictures and step by step grams showing how to craft these and other home decor pieces. Available wherever magazines are sold.
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