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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1956
Page
2
John Leonard reports a Wilson High assembly where Joseph Kenrick of the Long Beach Juvenile Department explains the curfew law. The 10 p m deadline is a loitering rule, allowing students at high school events or legitimate activities past curfew. The aim is to protect teens and prevent aimless wandering at night.
Jordan High School opened its doors to 47 junior high students from North Long Beach for visitation day. Eight of the delegates were journalists who will write for a junior high edition of the Jordan: Cat's Purr.
Five members of the St. Anthony's High School Ski Club resumed classes Thursday after Easter vacation at Yosemite National Park. They reported excellent snow conditions during the week but noted the snow began to slush on departure.
A reader asks if a one year old can earn extra money for extra chores. The answer: essentials deserve an allowance, but paying for regular home duties isn’t fair. Teens should share chores, with possible extra pay for special Saturday tasks agreed between parent and child.
Students in Sandra Sandell’s class ran a mini stock market on campus using $500 per student. Under Mr Baldwin as broker they bought NYSE listed shares with commissions tracked, aiming to see gains or losses by year end. Sandell bought Shell Oil nickel, International Nickel, Servel and American Motors. Coleman bought Douglas and Ohio Oil shares.
The National High School Poetry Assn selects 14 girls from Anthonys High School for publication in the Anthology of High School Poetry. Names include Shirley Washik Carol Serkin Judith Martin LuAnne Lawrence Janice Barrett Dorothy Austin Ann Keller Sharon Zeman Connie Coates Pauline de Mello Marcia Henderson Carol Chandler Alic Fitzgerald Linda Gill. Music Festival Choirs from Wilson Poly and Jordan High Schools will perform jointly at the City Music Festival Monday at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Auditorium.
The Saints defeated St. Marys for the championship at the 12th annual St. Anthony Girls basketball tournament with over 1,000 cheering spectators. CoCaptains Sheryl Weddick and Gail Lane received the second place trophy while Maureen McNerney and Gail Lane earned All-Star honors and Tessie O'Brien made the Second All-Star Team. The Saints' drill team performed around the final game, organized by Mary Jo Rodgers.
The Poly Auditorium hosts Spring Sing on April 20 with sororities, fraternities, and clubs invited to enter groups of six to fifteen members. After eliminations, finalists compete before the student body for a trophy awarded by a judges panel. Performances include Progressive Jazz with Mountain Green, Girls’ League vocalizing, and Snow White chosen by Caprice.
A dense crossword style listing with numbered across and down clues includes references to historical figures and common puzzle terms. It lists entries for 1 across through 726 and various short forms, abbreviations, and wordplay hints, inviting solvers to fill a grid with intersecting terms.
A compact set of clue prompts including 28 Leaping amphibian 29 Misplace 30 River in Germany 36 Kind of duck 37 Egret 39 Verso 40 European piver 41 Persian Jalry 42 Gens of ducks 44 Couches 45 Seasoning 46 Drinks made with malt 49 Number Slavek fax 52 Scottish river
The piece analyzes inflation’s role in market gains, noting steel and metal price boosts, wage pressures, and the inflationary spiral. It discusses Dow Jones values, bond costs, and potential future inflation effects, with technical market observations and a note on General Motors as a leading indicator.
Wilson High School students honored retiring principal Mr Bemis at a four part surprise assembly last week. The event featured a brief message from Dr William Keeley the new principal and a recap of Bemis four years leading Wilson. Greg Lobdell presented a tribute as the Bruin president the student body gave a standing ovation.
Poly High will host a Coast League Conference on Wednesday in the Howard Hicks Art Gallery. Bob Ward, league president, said more than seven schools would attend, including Compton, Downey, Paramount, Excelsior, Wilson, Jordan and others. Poly reps at the meeting include Nancy Goodman, Jackie Dole, Pat Bastien, and Sandra LeCount. The agenda covers revision and passage of the League Constitution.
Four Wilson High juniors including Wisot Marett Patton and Seeley were selected to attend Boys State this summer in Sacramento. The group will spend a week studying government and civic leadership, taking part in caucuses, rallies, and nominating conventions as representatives of their school and community.
New York UPI reports a steady second quarter start with strong trends in steel capacity near 100 percent and robust retail sales. Rising business costs and tighter borrowing push prices, while consumers seek bargains. Firms plan large financings from General Electric, Peoples Gas System, and Consumers Power. Auto demand shifts toward cheaper models as production tightens and overall activity slows.
The Veterans Affairs department expands oversight by appointing about 65 regional construction analysts to audit inspections and ensure builders meet VA standards. Private compliance inspectors will verify plans and minimum property requirements, with on-site property inspections financed by federal support.
Public Health Department in Mexico City announces 100000 doses of locally manufactured Salk antipolio vaccine will go on sale to the public starting April 15.
A dense listing of individuals and addresses related to marriage licenses in Los Angeles County. Names include Barhamin, Lime Ves rene Anmle, Senneth L. Eggleston, Mangartt B. Gregory, Garibay, Shattled, Fetters, Henderean AYR, Gertrude Hy Rhigsre, Albert Kaapar, Juanita E. Hodges, and Shirley A. Allen among others, with assorted street addresses and locales. The excerpt reads as a registry-like compilation of applicants and associated residences.
Sunrise and sunset times with moon phase, tides listed with high and low values, water temperature 62, surf calm. Data credited to U S Coast and Geodetic Survey and Long Beach Lifeguards.
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