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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1953

Page

2

Students to Elect Officers at Jordan High

Jordan High announces student body officer elections for next semester. Nominations were by the seven member nominating board. Candidates include Jay Hagey for president with Shari Commesu, Barbara Moran versus Marty Isenberg for treasurer, Jack Beckwith or Jack Thrasher for hostess, Joan Porche and Jeannine Rains for hostess, and Allan Branensick against Bill Steuber for judge.

Jordan High School Jay Hagey Studi Ped Shari Commesu Jordan Sherias Barbara Moran Marty Isenberg Jack Beckwith Jack Thrasher Joan Porche Jeannine Rains Judge Seitice Allan Branensick Bill Steuber Allan Bill

Wilson Cast Picked for Christmas Play

The secular Wilson Christmas production Star Song by Floris Jacks McBade features Dan Rhoades and Gene Kienbowe as Roman soldiers at the inn with Joan Flamer Tirza and Myrna Innis as Roman widow and Ethiopian slave. Mary and Joseph will be played by Sue Davis and Andrew Johns along with the Boys and Girls Glee Clubs A Cappella Choir and orchestra in a public performance scheduled for December 36 at 8 p.m.

Christ Inn Dent Wilson Flor Jis Jack McBade Gene Kienbowe Dan Rhoades Wils Joan Flamer Tirza Joan Niell Rachel Jack Nessal Arad Paul Mahon Barshan Margaret Breckenridge Nuna Myrna Innis Siti

Jordan Cadets Keeping Busy at Jordan High School

Jordan Cadets Keeping Busy reports ROTC Second Battalion at Jordan High School active in drill and military customs. The color guard led by Cadet Maj Gary Zings and officers joined Long Beach Armistice Day parade. Junior Rifle Club, largely second and third year cadets, ranks high nationally as rookies advance.

Jorden High School Jordan Long Beach Gary Zings Cant Lynn Richmond James Palmer William Toomas ROTC Korcan Sear

Wilson High honors DAR Good Citizenship winner Iris Whitman

The Daughters of the American Revolution award goes to Iris Whitman this year, with Trish receiving a pin and certificate and eligibility for district competition. Wilson’s on campus theater presents Fodder December 9 10 and 11 with cast Frank Borden Dave Commons Don Sargeant and director Richard Hidleberg.

Daughters of the American Revoelution Wilson Iris Whiten Trish

Saint Anthony’s Christmas Dance and Events

St Anthony's Catholic Center plans a December 12 Christmas dance with semi formal dress, decorations, and a holiday program. The junior class sponsors the event and a Christmas box drive for needy families is organized by the Junior Sodality, with four speakers slated for local Christmas activities.

St. Anthony’s Catholic Center Glee Club St. Anthony's Mary Jo Furey Jtoellen Towes'y Tony Lear Georgs Wiederauer

E Day Initiative Teaches Campus Cleanliness at Jordan High

Student body officers at Jordan High School announce E Day a campus cleanup drive led by student body judge Jay Hagey. The plan, described as a tradition to keep the campus neat, involves collecting litter and paper from around campus in a businesslike effort.

Jordan Jordah Jay Hagey

School Board Luncheon Guests Visit Poly Campus

Students and officials gathered for a luncheon with the Board of Education at Poly, discussing how to improve student conduct. Bob Wells led the talk as student body president while guests toured the new campus buildings.

Commission Board of Education Poly HMA Auilreps Geeeut Bobl Wells Pely

New Members Named for California Scholarship Federation

Jim Baker announced 145 new 10 B students will be dissociate non voting members of CSF at Poly. Eligible for voting status after semester end if grades meet requirements. New members include 11 Hughes Junior High, 40 Washington graduates, 80 Stephens, 12 Franklin alumni. An associate members meeting will orient them to CSF activities, per Norlyn Dull.

Jim Baker California Scholarship Federation Poly Hughes Junior High Washington Stephens Franklin CSF Norlyn Dull

Circus Theme Chosen for Poly Yearbook 1954

Poly Editors announce The Circus as yearbook theme reflecting campus atmosphere. Jim Grey and Carol Crosby cite color pages and a forthcoming color adaptation. Yearbooks go on sale after Christmas vacation with exact date to be set.

Poly Jim Grey Carol Crosby Caerulea

Poly High to Host Interschool Campus Conference

Poly High School will host an interschool campus committee conference on Wednesday in Reid ail. Campus committee chairman W Odie Wright principal and James C Penwell vice principal will represent Poly. The meeting aims to promote school spirit and strengthen ties with Jordan and Wilson. Plans for a campus cleanup contest among the three schools will be discussed by student and faculty delegates.

Poly High School Reid Ail Cerl Wellard W. Odie Wright James C. Penwell Poly Jordan Wilson Carl Mary Lou Drummond Sandra Elder Jack Alen Irenel' Sullos

Funeral Rites Set for Flier in Sea Crash

Requiem mass will be conducted at 9 a m Monday in St Cyprian s Church for St Dean J Converse 32 of 3811 Firman St Lakewood naval flier killed in a plane crash Thursday night 50 miles from Long Beach Pacific Fleet Air Headquarters said the officer was killed in a routine training flight from the aircraft carrier Rendova He was with Anti Submarine Squadron 37 at Los Alamitos Naval Air Station and was flying a Grumman Guardian Neither his body nor the plane has been recovered Surviving include his wife Joan sons John and Tom his mother Mrs Mary Converse three sisters and a brother in the east.

St. Cyprian's Catholic Church Dean J. Converse Firman St. Lakewood Naval Long Beach Pacific Fleet Air Headquarters Rendova Los Alamitos Naval Air Station Grumman Guardian

Nixon's India Visit Seen as U S Gain by Indian Press

The Hindustan Standard of New Delhi said Nixon's India trip has been a diplomatic gain for the United States. The Nixon party left Friday for Afghanistan before continuing to Karachi, with the editorial noting a cautious yet favorable reaction to the vice presidents tour.

New Delhi India IFI Hindustan Standard U. S Richard Nixon United States Afghanistan Karachi Pakistan Calcutta Nixon

Forty More PWs Refuse to Alter Red Beliefs

Forty more pro Communist South Korean captives refused repatriation in interviews, totaling 130. Earlier, prisoners staged sit down strikes to disrupt talks but later cooperated as interviewers moved through tents. Brig. Gen Paik Yun Joon said some faithful prisoners may move toward acceptance, while the Reds push for Soviet and Indian neutrals to attend the peace conference. One prisoner resisted leaving his booth, tussling with guards as the interview process continued.

Fanmunjom Korea Reds Som Sas Paik Yun Joon Mergan LI. S. En Arthur M. Dean Paik Dean Tinedays Republic India

Suspect Nabbed After Assault Attempt On Woman

Police arrest Louis Langley after a 33 year old woman was assaulted on a city sidewalk. Witnesses saw a car license match. Langley identified by the victim at the station. He denies prior contact with the woman as officers investigate assault with intent to commit rape.

Louis PL Langley List St Langley Susie M. Wilcox Fourth St Eugene F. McGlinchey Dawson Ave Leoni Lemmerman Cedar Ave McGlinchey PF. W. Halley A. W. Krummert

Six Injured in Southland Windstorm

A Southland windstorm caused damage across Southern California with power failures in Altadena Los Angeles and Hermosa Beach. Winds peaked at 48 mph in Burbank and 40 mph locally as trees fell injuring several residents including a child struck by a power line and others in Duarte and on Los Angeles streets.

Los Angeles California Altadena Hermosa Beach Burbank Robert Ybarra Katherine Brown Duarte Azalea Dial

Britain Iran resume diplomatic ties after 13 months

Iran and Britain announced a return to diplomatic relations ending a freeze over the nationalization of Anglo Iranian Oil Co. assets. An Iranian spokesman and a London communique signaled ambassadors would be exchanged and talks would begin to settle the oil dispute despite opposition from Ayatollah Kashani. The 1952 ouster of British envoys and the trial of former premier Mossadegh frame the broader crisis.

Tehran Iran Britain Anglo-c Iranian Oil Co London

Farm Bureau Chief Notes Farm Price Slump

New York UFI quotes American Farm Bureau Federation President alien B Kline stating farm prices have fallen nearly 48 percent in under two years due to reduced exports. He warns the trend could worsen unless halted, during the 38th Congress of American Industry in Chicago.

New York UFI B. Kline American Farm Bureau Federation Forrine Vinton Iowa Congress of American Industry Eisenhower Chicago

Philharmonic Concert Delights With Soloists and Sibelius

The Los Angeles Philharmonic concert offered varied pleasures, featuring soloists Davil Frisina and Roberto La Marchina in Brahms Double Concerto. Alfred Wallenstein conducted a vivid Sibelius First Symphony and ended with Strauss Pizzicate Polka as an encore, leaving listeners uplifted.

Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra Davil Frisina Roberto la Marchina Alfred Wallenstein Frisina la Macchina Wallen- Stein Hever la Marchina Sibelius Wallenstein Strauss

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