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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1957
Page
13
Dear Dumb Blonde: a 40 year old woman writes of a controlling drinking husband who wounds her and ruins friendships. The columnist urges leaving shortly, recognizing years of abuse and social isolation, and advises action while noting possible risks and police support.
A reader asks how to discipline a five year old and handle a toy swap with his cousin living below. The advice: enforce the agreed consequence, keep the promise to relinquish the toy, and set a fixed period for toy sharing to teach ownership and fairness. A leaflet on selfishness and jealousy is offered.
Practical tests show that using a hot water starch speeds ironing and improves results. It penetrates fabrics evenly, lets irons glide smoothly, and stays fresh and dirt resistant. A 12-07 package makes 20 quarts of medium liquid starch for under a penny per quart, saving time and money for homemakers.
Election of delegates to caucus and convention scheduled for the 7 p.m. meeting Thursday of the Ladies Auxiliary to Fleet Reserve Assn Unit 43 at Veterans Memorial. Mrs. L G Erickson will reside. Plans also will be announced for the annual Art Shakel ford picnic on July 21 at Banking Park Wilmington.
A distressed consumer declares frustration with washing and ironing cotton dresses. She praises Petri's for cleaning and resizing garments to look new again and notes a 10 percent savings at the plant on Orange Street. Nearby, a neighbor reports regular visits by one of ten drivers.
A light column on turning gardening into exercise and self care. It notes rabbits nibbling flowers, advises proper posture during gardening, abdominal engagement, and lifting techniques. It suggests privacy in the garden for a focused routine, wearing gloves and a large hat while picking blooms for a daily bouquet.
Sally Arnold daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin E Arnold 6570 Myrtle Ave married William H Butter son of Mr and Mrs Claude Butter of Lynwood at Community Presbyterian Church. Rev Richard G Irving officiated a double ring ceremony. Bride wore white chantilly lace over satin and carried a bouquet of white rosebuds and orchids. Bridesmaids included Mrs James Linley sister of the groom and others. junior bridesmaid Carol Arnold. flower girls Sherri Bass and Marjori Silvers. Best man was Larry Butler. ushers Dewey Williams All Williams and Alexander Silvers. ring bearer Jack Covey. The newlyweds reside in Lynwood. Mrs Butler is a Jordan High School graduate.
The bridegroom attended Lynwood High School and completed four years of service in the Air Force, indicating a background of local schooling and military duty relevant to the couple's history.
Petri's at 1250 Orange offers electronic cleaning and minor sewing to match any button. Ten drivers are available to serve customers with a 10 percent savings option.
Mrs Emma Libby of Long Beach Auxiliary 71 was named vice president of the Southern Area Past Presidents of the United Spanish War Veterans when the group met in Los Angeles Twelve auxiliaries were represented with Mrs Elizabeth Painter of Willem McBiney Auxiliary 21 serving as chaplain on the executive board
Mr and Mrs Wren Wooley and daughter Dorothy arrive in Long Beach to visit his parents at 1044 E 2nd St prior to returning to Dhaharan Arabia. He works in oil exploration and formerly lived in Long Beach. They plan to depart for Dhaharan in October.
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