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I thought that you might like to hear of a hobby that Nor- ma and I have gone into together. When we were at the Tri- Sigma National Convention in New Orleans we saw some very pretty 'collectible' type DOLLS. Now it so happens that Norma especially likes dolls and the actual collecting of such things is very feminine. Needless to say, we talked it over while there and jumped right into collecting dolls while in New Or- leans. We managed to pick up at least four pretty dolls in New Orleans and have added another six or seven since we returned. We even ordered several dolls from the Sears Catalog.

The doll that I chose from the catalog was the CUTEST and CUDDLE-EST, pretty, little girl-doll that you have ever seen. And it was dressed in such a pretty pink dress - and well, I just had to have it. After all, I have five daughters and so I have special feelings about little girls. YOU can have the boy dolls, I'll take the girl dolls! They're cuter and more huggable.

Before long we are going to have a picture taken of us with the dolls around us. It certainly very feminine to collect such pretty things and it is something that we can do TO- GETHER. Why not do the same with YOUR wife?

Ishould mention that dolls of the collectible type are not cheap. The larger ones average about $45.00 and the smaller ones about $25.00. We have some of each. But really, girls, collecting dolls is just like being a little girl and it gives you a nice soft feeling inside.. Come on out and see my collection. I really love the hobby. If you're a good girl, I'll let you hold one of the dolls.

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Lastly, I thought that I had some help when Eve came to town. She started helping me with the Tri-Sigma work, but problems have caused her to leave. Now that she is gone - and I'll miss her I am looking for a retired sister who would be interested in moving to Tulare and settle down (and help me in the Tri-Sigma office.) The pile of mail that arrives each day would astonish you. So if any of you girls are retired and want to move to the central valley of California, just drop me a note.

Carol Beecroft

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