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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1962
Page
7
A tongue in cheek guide outlines common excuses for declining invitations. It lists humorous lines about illness, transportation problems, weather, hair chores, and family duties, then advises easing into the refusal and ending with polite thanks.
Unclaimed fur inventory from Fashion Pair Outlet is being sold at deep discounts. A large group of new and used furs, including coats jackets scarves and stoles, will be offered with prices starting around 14 dollars plus tax. The sale advertises secondhand items labeled with origin notices and warns buyers to come early for best selection. Open Fridays 9:30 am to 7 pm at 8212 Firestone Bird Downey.
A U S government push urges faster action on missing fathers with nationwide tracing and uniform support laws. Nascent plans call for a nationwide father tracing network, taxpaying obligations for deserting dads, and potential jail time for repeat nonpayment.
Rossmoor Woman's Club donated 34 dictionaries to Western High seniors and awarded three $200 college scholarships. Mrs Richand T Cornish will be installed as president at Rossmoor School on Montecito and Shakespeare Drive. Her theme next year centers on Golf Opportunities through friendship and service.
A reader asks if character can be judged at first glance and learns that judging by jaw set or facial contours is unreliable. The piece cites Prof Alver Jacobson’s study of 100 divorced and 100 non divorced couples comparing expectations from spouses.
Linda Long and Linda Landis received choral scholarships to Arrowheat Music Camp from Long Beach Chapter Sweet Adelines Inc. The annual awards honor qualified music students at Washington Junior High, presented by Mary Blevins and Betty Erickson.
Alicia Hart urges teens to display charm and decency at the beach. She cites loud radios, rough games, and litter as bad manners and suggests choosing less crowded areas, lowering volume, and sharing space to earn compliments rather than criticism.
Evelyn Weidicin and Cheki Weidicin attended an exclusive cocktail hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pauley in honor of Luther Hodges and his wife Gay, with Elinor Ball and Jo Ball among the guests. Carrie Wilson celebrated a 37 year retirement as secretary at a Virginia Country Club party hosted by Russ Pray and Leonie. Alice Johnson joins Around the World Club after globe trotting from Hawaii to Hong Kong.
Janice Dahlheimer will be installed grand regent of Court Marian 1689 by Catholic Daughters of America Wednesday at 8 pm in Woodman of the World Hall North Long Beach. Officiating officers include E J Hildebrand E J Kilcoyne and others. A noon luncheon with cards followed by hostesses from Group 14 at 1309 E Third St Fern Stratton chairs.
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