Children’s book lists and the changing reading taste
Ny Mary Primemittee of the Child Studyj review 1500 books a year in New York. Miss Frank explains a panel of 25 volunteers reviews old and new titles, arguing classics must fit modern readers while favoring informative non fiction. They seek books with integrity suited to age groups, urging teachers and librarians to tailor selections to children’s preferences for fantasy or fact.
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Mary
New York
UPD
Association of America
Frank
The
Association
Pratt Institute Library School
Nochio
Brooklyn
Josette Frank
Edu
Treasure Island
Mrs. Wiggs and
Bill
Jane
Cooper
Miss Sharp and Cummings Plan August Wedding
Esther Louise Sharp and Roger Wesley Cummings announce engagement. Esther Sharp, Wilson High graduate now at UC Berkeley, will wed August 8 in Long Beach. Cummings, a Redlands University and Berkeley Divinity School alumnus, attends graduate school at UC Berkeley.
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Miss Sharp
Wilson High
Scripps College
Claremont
University of California, Berkeley
Delta Zeta Sorority
Chi Sigma Chi
Redlands University
Berkeley Baptist Divinity’ School
Herkeley
Long Beach
Diaper Cloth Versatility Highlighted by Service Industry
The diaper is praised as a versatile cloth used beyond its primary purpose. Diaper services note it serves as crib liners pillow covers shoulder protectors burp cloths bibs and wash cloths.
Engaged: Virginia Fletcher to Greg Sibaila in Las Vegas
Mr. and Mrs. James Fletcher of Long Beach announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia to Greg Sibaila a Long Beach State College senior. The couple plan to wed in Las Vegas on June 20. Virginia is a Jordan High graduate who studied at Long Beach City College and Sigma Alpha Epsilon member Greg attends State.
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James Fletcher
Long Beach
Virginia
Greg Sibaila
Long Beach State College
V. F. Sibaila
Ontario
Canada
Las Vegas
Jordan High
Long Beach City College
Entre Neus
Sigma Alphal Epsilon
State
Do Dogs Have Signs or a Language Dear Abby
Dear Abby explains dogs do not have a language but use signals such as barking growling and whining. The letter cites animal communication examples from bees apes and dogs with various claims about animal vocabularies and multilingual dogs.
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Tibby
Abby
Animal Kingdom
Vance Packard
Bruce D.ee
Shep
Osteo Conclave Set in Coronado 1950s
The twentieth annual Auxiliary to California Osteopathic Association convention is planned May 10 to 13 at the Hotel Del Coronado, joining the fifty-fifth annual California Osteopathic Association conclave. Keynote speaker is Mrs. F B Warner of Bloomington Indiana. Long Beach auxiliary members under Mrs. Robert Brown will handle table decor. attendees from the area include Drs. Nelson Mathison Robert Brown Henry McDowell Claire Pike and Clarence Wenstey.
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California Osteopathic. Assn
Hotel del Coronado
California Osteopathic Assn
F. B. Warner
Bloomington
Ind
Long Beach
Robert Brown
Nelson Mathison
Henry McDowell
Claire Pike
Clarence Wenstey
Set Annual May Day Fete Review at Church Brunch
Ruth Cornell Fuller will review Pierre LaMarl's Beyond Desire about Felix Mendelssohn at the Women’s Society of Christian Service May Day brunch at First Methodist Church. Brunch at 11 am features music by the composer. Committee headed by Mrs. E J Wightman requests self addressed stamped envelopes.
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Felix Mendelssohn
Pierre LaMarl
Ruth Cornell Fuller
Women's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Abby
E. J. Wightman
Denmark U S Schools Compared for Thetas
Mrs William Braddock hosted a Denmark U S school exchange program in the Long Beach area with Miss Esklund a Danish student at Polytechnic High School, noting contrasts like bicycle transport in Denmark versus cars in the United States. The talk covered Danish history language and science emphasis and a Theta Regional Convention report from Santa Barbara.
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Braddock
Dough Schools
Denmark
William Braddock
United States
Brigittal. Shah
Esklund
Mary Jane Brad
Copenling
Long Beach
Hagen
William Yankie
Theta
Santa Barbara
Mines
C. G. Lowen
C. F. Bittel
Dianas Feted at Luncheon and Card Afternoon
Dianas Club members and guests enjoyed a luncheon and an afternoon of cards at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Cummings in Rolling Hills. Attendees included Mmes. Buck Cross, Jack Cunningham, Kenneth Jensen, Harold Miller, Sanford O'Neil, Ben Polay, George Sweet and Bruce Wilson.
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Dianas Club
Kenneth Cummings
Rolling Hills
Bidden
Mmes
Buck Cross
Jack Cunningham
Kenneth Jensen
Harold Miller
Sanford O'Neil
Ben Polay
George Sweet
Bruce Wilson
Public ham dinner and student progress display
Public invited to a ham dinner and student progress display sponsored by St. Anthony's Grammar School Parents Club. The event is Thursday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Catholic Center.
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St. Anthony's Grammar School
Catholic Center
Sky Room Soiree by Spinsters Club Elevates Charity
The Spinsters Club hosts a Wilton Sky Room cocktail party today from 6 to 9 pm to raise funds for the Children's Auxiliary to Seaside Hospital. Last year contributions exceeded 500 dollars. Members volunteer at the hospital gift shop and support annual clinics and social events with Bachelors and Bachelorettes.
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Spinsters Club
Wilton Sky Room
Children's Auxiliary
Seaside Hospital
Children’s Clinic
Los Altos Women Elect New Club Leaders at Meeting
Los Altos Women’s Club elected Mrs. H. J. Seymour as president at Whaley Park Clubhouse. Installations set for May 26 with new officers including Mrs. John A. Dickson as first vice president and Mrs. Walter Tanner as second vice president. A check presentation to Long Beach Exceptional Children's Foundation followed a spring fashion show.
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H. J. Seymour
Los Altos
William J. Crawford
Laurence Hill
Sol Ashkenaze
Malcolm Todd
Long Beach Exceptional Children’s Foundation
W. M. Drowne
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Hans Christian Anderson
the Red Shoes
C. S. Lewis
Hansel and Gretel
Jantzen
Schilling
Ling
Miller Guild House
Millers Orig
Millerkins & Savals
Orig
Saeed
East Ocean Blvd
France
James A. Sharp
Monrovia Ave
Esther Louise
Roger Wesley Cummings
Roger Cummings
Washington, D.C
JWB
Bertha Levin
Gaviota Ave
National Jewish Welfare Board
Voluntary Service Hospital Committee
Leonard H. Bernheim
Esther Sharp
Virginia Fletcher
Navy Wives
Dorothy Thompson
Pacoima
Center
Ladies Auxiliary
Fleet Reserve Assn
Albert Ross
Unit 43
James Harper
al Green
Leon Ross
Joseph Keehen
William Butterhoffi
Thejyou
Boston
Ellis
Coronado
U. S
Bruce
EL Brite Co
Makars
Dianas
Sky
Hody
Lakewood
Hwy
Aachen
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