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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1957

Page

14

Council Officers Installed In Long Beach PTA Body

Mrs. George C. Gordon led the Long Beach Council of Parents and Teachers as she paused mid term to welcome eight new executive board members at Hughes Junior High School. The ceremony, led by past president Mrs. John Kockkoek, installed first vice president Mrs. Joseph Myers and other officers, as well as area directors and scholarship recipients from Long Beach high schools. The report highlighted a year of activities including a $6,595 dental health outlay and $9,261 for student welfare programs funded by 70 units totaling 56,000 members. The event featured a musical program by Hughes Junior High School Orchestra directed by William Mills and an invocation by Rev. C. V. Cranhalm.

Joyce Kent George C. Gordon Long Beach Council of Parents and Teachers Hughes Junior High School John Kockkoek Mra Joseph Myers J. W. Dean Ray Stipp C. J Davis Carl W. Ralslan BR. J. MacDonsald Harry Serox J. C. Kirkbride Gordon T. J. Gibson D. A. Loucks Edward J. Drage Williamy Kummer Walter Remer C. M. Knoblock C. A. Wiggins Ainth W. F. York Robert Hayden Clayton Wood Lena Galbraith Long Beach City College Long Beach Lynn Hannawell Jordan Nancy Bartett Millikan Sandra Lrower Wilson Paula Huddlenton Polytechnic Council Health Department Ahat Cleinatl O Wa

Tips for Teens Books Promote Growing Up and Fun

The Axe Association Press releases new teen books from the YMCA division offering guidance on vacation activities and parent relations. Singing Games and Dance by David B. McIntosh provides easy folk games and dances, while Understanding Your Parents by Ernest G. Osborne helps teens grasp parental perspectives and daily home rules.

Axesociation Press National Council of the Ymcas of the USA David McIntosh Ernest G. Osborne Dad

Rebekahs Will Honor Delegates At Wednesday Meeting

Long Beach Rebekah Lodge 160 will meet at the YWCA at 3 p.m. Ella Shelton of Maywood will present district books to District 10 deputy president Throne Utterberg, who was commissioned at a Fresno assembly. Rachel Walker and Nola Lockridge were delegates and will be honored during a social hour.

Long Beach Rebekah Lodge YWCA 6Th and Pacific Ella Shelton Maywood Throne Utterberg Rebekah Fresno Rachel Walker Nola Lockrige Wil

Mauve Spring Makeup Shades Highlight Violet Tones

A fashion note describes spring makeup with a mauve cast featuring lipstick eye shadow and mascara in violet tones. The text also humorously mentions classified ads and a quirky line about a rent item with stray numbers.

Armed Services recruitment speech stresses duty and readiness

Jean B. Moore reports at the 12th annual convention of California Blue Star Mothers of America. Rear Admiral Roy Benson warns against complacency and urges sustained military, economic, and diplomatic strength, stressing the need to educate citizens and keep service members in the armed forces.

Jean B. Moore Armed Services United States Sea Adm Roy Benson Cruiser Division Department of California Blue Star Mathers of America, Inc Lafayette Hotel Hanson Agd Russia

Long Beach Council of Cooperative Nurseries Meets

The Long Beach Council of Cooperative Nurseries will meet for the last time this year Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in Room 827 at Wilson High School. Duane George of the Recreation Commission will discuss family fun and safety and describe activities for the summer using local facilities. The group will discuss next year’s program, a brochure on cooperative nursery schools will be distributed to pediatric offices, and letters will be sent to service organizations offering speakers. Various Blue Star Mothers chapters received dental awards from Mr. Jean Forker, VA, with greetings from the Long Beach Visitors Bureau manager Toward Jones.

Long Beach Council of Cooperative Nurseries Wilson High School Duane George The Recreation Commission Jean Forker Veterans Administration Voluntary Service VA Joapita Long Beach Blue Star Mothers Huntington Beach Alhambra North [Long Beach Dellflower Wi Lynwood ET Monte Paramount Oceanview

Traveling with Dr Earl Hershman recalls Caribbean journey

A long reminiscence by Dr Earl Hershman and his wife details two months touring Latin America and the Caribbean. He praises Jamaica for scenery, notes low prices in Caracas, and recounts experiences in Trinidad Cuba the Dominican Republic and Panama. They share music shopping dancing and vibrant local culture before planning another trip south.

Central South America Earl A. Hershman Virginia Road Hershman Caracas Vencenela Caltes Colombia Trinidad Martinique Virgin Islands Ciudad ‘Trujia Dominican Republic Ierahmans Warll Havatin Panama Hershmart Dentals IntervAinerlnd Calypon Atee Cuba Iershman Phooey

August Date Fete Planned By Police Wives

Long Beach Police Wives announce an engagement and fashion show luncheon planned for August. Mrs. Eugene J. Bergeron of Artesia Street and Dale Marie Tolfer are featured with Jerry Mack Turner and Kathryn Turner noted among guests. Meeting set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Police Clubhouse.

Mrangora Eugene J. Bergeron Artesia St Long Beach Ausiilary Dale Marié Tolfer Jerry Mack Turner Joan Kathryn M. Turner Peet Ave California Fitchburg Mass International Assastance Wilclatson For Long Beach City College

Fashion mileage boosts with blouson silhouette trend

The era’s gala fashion favors separates for more mileage. This year the blouson silhouette shines in both blouses and sweaters, pairing well with a simple, straight skirt.

Blouson Silhous Cne

Petri's Leather Department Offers Jerk Free Cleaning Deals

Suede or leather work offered with insured pickup. Short jackets priced at five dollars for daily cleaning and tinting. Miss Lyons available at Hemlock 6291 for pickup and service.

Petri Miss Lyons Hemlock

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