Beware false furniture deals warn shoppers to spot imitations
The Hardwood Institute cautions buyers about imitation wood and misleading ads in furniture stores. Look for genuine wood labels, beware phrases like contemporary walnut grain, and verify construction content on every piece to avoid paying for fake veneers or plastic parts.
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Hardwood Institute
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Wardwood Institute
Dear Abby column reader letters collection
A batch of reader questions spans topics from a bachelor’s selfish refusal to impregnate a friend’s wife to concerns about marrying a homosexual, plus counsel about marriage, counseling credibility, and personal relationships. Abby offers prudent misgivings about motives and stresses personal need and self-knowledge.
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Abby
Louisville
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Anther Worman
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Long Beach author to speak at book luncheon in Long Beach
Long Beach resident and attorney Mrs Walter Groshong pen name Camden Wells will discuss The Improper Bostonian at the Edna Lillich Davidson Books Plays Music Luncheon at Virginia Country Club 4602 Virginia Road Long Beach She was a former Long Beach Auxiliary president and organizer of local arts groups Dr Harold Torbert of La Jolla will speak on The Complete Wine and Food Cookbook and The Complete Wine Book Lunch served at noon Reservations via Mary Beery 444 Orange Long Beach
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Edna Lillich Davidson
Virginia Country Club
Virginia Road
Long Beach
Groshong
Camden Wells
Fiwo
Southern California Symphony-Hollywood Bow
Long Beach (Vie
Museum of Art
Fine Arts
California State College At
Harold Torbert
la Jolla
Torbert
Mary Beery
Orange
Reading Help for Children with Learning Difficulties
Special reading program offers diagnostic testing to pinpoint causes of reading problems. Center provides one on one instruction by trained teachers and utilizes private lessons, with progress reviewed every three months and weekly costs ranging from five to nine dollars.
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Pee Ng
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Spotting Genuine Wood Furniture For Smarter Buys
The article advises checking grain patterns for repetition, depth, and color to distinguish real wood from imitations. Inspect veneers and drawer fronts for matched patterns to gauge quality and value. It warns against bad bargains and encourages cautious purchasing of future furniture.
Suddenly Slim promises new figure with no diet or exercise
A 1960s style advert promotes Suddenly Slim girdles and panty versions. The product features nylon front panels, science fiber construction, and Lycra spandex blends for smoothing hips and figure. Sold at Buffums and Jakewood stores in Long Beach. Contact number provided.
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Los Angeles
California
Long Beach
Jakewood
Aces on Bridge by Ira Corn Jr. sk mi Pe ducked the spade
Tim Seres, Australia's leading bridge player, demonstrates expert yard play as declarer in a tricky Vulnerable North South Taslar hand. He ducks the spade queen to gain tempo and control, then draws trumps and finesses to secure the remaining tricks.
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Ira Corn Jr
Tim Seres
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Taslar
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Declarer
Dimmy
Awper West
West
North
East
Dyen
Hignor
I Amond
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