Maternity fashion shifts as birth rate rises in 1970s
A forecast of higher birth rates in 1970 accompanies a shift in maternity style. Sears shows expectant mothers embracing casual denim jumpers, bright swimwear, and pants with tunic overlays, challenging old ideas of pregnancy attire and highlighting active, stylish expectant mothers.
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Sears
New York
Jane Bowman
Dear Abby letters on self defense and forbidden love
A reader asks if a woman should take a self defense course despite her partner’s belief it’s male territory. Another writes of an extramarital affair with Myrtle, seeking guidance on love, marriage, and conscience, while Abby urges considering the sanctity of marriage.
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Abby
Danny
Daniny
Myrtle
Nier
Abby Lo
Florists Compete at Ball at Convention Center
Long Beach florists John Corrivesti and Keith White prepare a rival headpiece for the 1068 Mal Masque Pour Reyeur at Ani Hein Convention Center Saturday night. Their entry Umbrella Flower Dance placed second last year. Burlesque by Mrs. William C. Cummings is also set to be worn. The Ball, hosted by Damas de Caridad, raises funds for St. Jude Hospital in Fullerton to buy a linear accelerator for cancer treatment. Invited guests include Brig Gen and Mrs J. S. Bleymaier, Mr. and Mrs. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott, and Mrs. William Voorhees.
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Long Beach
John Corrivesti
Keith White
Diemers
Anihein Convention Center
William C. Cummings
la Mabra
Jong Beach
Damas de Caridad
St. Jude Hospital
Fullerton
Brig
J.5
Bleymaier
San Pedro
Ohn Turner
Walter Scott
William Voorhees
Civic Light Opera Guild plans fashion show at Elks Club
Members and guests of the Civic Light Opera Women’s Guild preview songs from Oklahoma and plan the Sing Into Spring fashion show for March 20 at the Elks Club. Committee members include JoAnne Dummil Judy McNulty Jeri Swift Beth Newton and others. In other news Corsair Yacht Club installed Charlie Smith as commodore with friends attending and lighthearted door prize stunts.
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Civic Light Opera Women's Guild
Edgewater Inn
Elks Club
CLO
Bullock
JoAnne Dummil
Bee
Judy McNulty
Jeri Swift
Beth Newton
Vi Dovey
Audrey Share
Mary Wade
Marni Slegmar
Sharon Jones
Naomi Wilantt
Corsair Yacht Club
Charlie Smith
Lakerwood Country Club
Charlie
Eckfeld Marries in Puerto Rico in Franc Silk Gown
Marylene Carrasquilla wed Freder ick Dana Eckfeld in San Juan Puerto Rico with Jose A Carrasquilla and Joseph F Eckfeld as parents. Attendants included Sylvia Carrasquillo and Dr Sidney E Williams. Reception at Condado Beach Hotel followed by plans for a early summer trip to the Orient and a new home in Southern California.
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Frederick Dana Eckfeld
Thuysday
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Jose A. Carrasquilla
Rio Piedras
Jozeph F. Eckfeld
Killdee St
Chantilly Lane
Sylvia Carrasquillo
Sidney E. Williams
Marisol Carrasquillo
Condador Beach
Orient
Southern California
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