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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1962
Page
9
Handy guide to repurposing frayed men’s shirts into fashionable garments through home dyeing and sewing. Emphasizes dye compatibility, fabric types, and step by step transformations like turning shirts into aprons or printed patterns. Includes cautions on synthetic fibers and house-lab dyeing techniques.
The To Play Cards Cor Mariage Guild will sponsor its annual card party in St Bartholomew Parish Hall. The public is welcome with prizes to be awarded. Proceeds will benefit the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart.
The Newsletter reports on consumer textile claims guiding wear life. It cites a 103-item rating guide used by producers and retailers to judge how long garments last, from suits four years to negligees three years, with consumer reactions and a Europe shopping guide recommendation.
The Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation will be the main project of the National Federation of Grandmothers Clubs of America this year. Hallie Richards, national secretary, announced the plan to aid the foundation and urged clubs to join the public campaign to raise funds for arthritis research. Grandmothers, a large voting demographic, volunteer to support efforts to find causes and treatments for the nation’s top crippler.
Hank Viets phones wife Helen to arrange a Hawaii flight for next afternoon. He, Helen, and both mothers plan to meet sister Louise Frisby in Hawaii, turning a casual excursion into a family pilgrimage to the islands.
Pacific Coast Club hosts Anphal speech contest finalists with guest judges while Tong Beach and Long Beach Polytechnic High School Faculty Wives present talks and exchanges. Golden Age Club luncheon follows Friday events featuring Eddie Paddock entertainment and Downtown Lady Lions activities.
Margarettis chair man has reserved Pandorag Club members for the annual Festival of Fun and Fashion at Municip Auditorium in March. Downtown Long Beach Associates sponsors the 10th year for the benefit of Rel Cross. Tickets on sale at the DIBA office 604 Pacific Ave Buffums Walker's and Municipal Auditorium.
Gamma Alumnae Association will stage its annual tasty tea Wednesday at Assistance League House Roswell Ave from 12 30 to 3 30. Proceeds from the benefit support a scholarship for a deserving freshman entering Long Beach State College. Tickets from Mrs. Miller 6924 Henrilee St Lakewood or at the door.
By Sylvanus and Twelyn Duvall. The piece argues spendthrift traits arise from upbringing and economic mood. It contrasts generations raised in Hard Times with those in prosperity, noting both adapt to their environments. It then discusses wives and husbands, claiming city life increases temptations and separations, not moral failings.
National Cancer Institute animal tests show less than 5 percent of anticancer drugs reach tumors. Public Health Service notes uniform blood flow in tumors regardless of type or size, suggesting higher systemic doses may be needed to curb growth, but warns of toxic side effects. Despite risks, drugs remain promising when surgery and radiation fail.
Newman alumni and friends are invited to a Mardi Gras entertained event at the Newman Center 3207 University Ave beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday. The gathering is hosted by the Newman Event Newman Alumni of USC and encourages attendance by all alumni and supporters.
Long Beach State College faculty wives will entertain their husbands at a candle light social in the college cafeteria Sunday at 7:45 p.m. Supper followed by pricing or card play. Co chairmen are Mmes. Frank J. Bok and Warren J. Roring.
Delta Gamma marks its eighty ninth anniversary founded in 1873 at Lewis School Oxford Mississippi. Dinner at Alfred's Restaurant 700 E 45th St begins 6 30 pm. Participants include John Davis Douglas Newcomb Richard Spafford. Mrs Jon Berger chaired assisted by Mrs Robert Goddard. Chapter projects fund scholarships student exchange aid to the blind sight conservation. 84 active and many alumnae chapters exist in the United States and Canada.
In a sectional tournament last year North opened diamonds. South faced a problem with many settling for three no trump or using a Blackwood five to four bid. Five hearts then five spades led to five no trump being one trick high. A spade or club opening could keep South to ten tricks. A new convention discussed would let South stop safely at four no trump and query kings after North shows two aces.
Seal Mission Wald stages a Mardi Gras dance in St Bartholomews Hall from nine to one Saturday night. Admission is 100 dollars. Brashway and Jack Loreios band will play.
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