Poly Highs Best Foot Forward shines at senior play
Poly High Thespians present Best Foot Forward a Broadway musical comedy by Masque and Sandal with Bill Campbell as Bud Hooper and Emily Klein Sandra Mann as Helen Schlessinger among a cast including Freda Barber Hleine Julian Erik Welson John Buckner and others. Performances run Feb 24 25 and 26 in the school auditorium with tickets 73 cents at Hare Square ticket office and auditorium box office.
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Paly
Masque and Sandal
Bill Campbell
Bud Hooper
Winsocks
Helen Schlessinger
Gale Joy
Helen
Emily Klein
Sandra Mann
Freda Barber
Hleine Julian
Erik Welson
Dutch Miller
John Buckner
Hank Hoyt
Bob Plympton
Satchel J. Hansten
Chuck Green
Gerald Reynolds
Dr. Mayer
Joe Reeber
Lee Ann Morris
Minerva
Sharon Cole
Norma Walsh
Ethel
Lloyd C. Douglas
Judy
Sam Siriani
Hare Square
Coats
Wilson High Clubs Ready for Queen of Hearts Ball
Wilson High prepares for the Queen of Hearts Ball hosted February 21 at Lakewood Country Club. The event showcases twelve contestants chosen by the Lettermen’s Club and student planners with support from the Bee basketball fundraiser benefiting cerebral palsy.
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Lambda Phi Welfare Club
Joan Wils
Wilson High
Oan Aels
Sponst md
Secant
Queen of Hearts
Lakewood Country Club
Lettermen's Club
Vacsity Basketbal
Mittecare
Tish Reid
Decora
Poly to Host California Music Festival Returns
Poly High plans the 20th annual California Music Festival April 29 and 30 inviting hundreds of California high schools. Tong Beach hosts for first time since 1947 under co chairs Anthony F. Gill and Fred Ohlerdorf. Bands orchestras marching bands student directors drum majors majorettes compete and are judged by Festival committee investors.
Bruin Seniors Start on Graduation Plans
Wilson High seniors begin preparations for graduation with plans for a traditional ceremony and parties. They narrow gift ideas for the class of 1953 to five options: a four way clock, a victory bell, a gift exchange student, a miniature campanile tower for the patio, and a tabulating machine.
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Wilson High
Douglas in Hospital for Minor Vein Surgery
Actor Paul Douglas was admitted to Midway Hospital Hollywood Illinois today for minor vein procedure. The operation was planned for late morning with doctors stating the patient is in stable condition.
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Hollywood IL
Paul Douglas
Midway Hospital
School Bus Driver Achieves 41 Years Without Accident
Percy A. Peebles, 63, celebrated 41 years and 500000 miles of accident free school bus operation for the San Jacinto School District in Riverside County. Named driver of the month by the National Safety Council Los Angeles chapter, he credited nine grandchildren as his special passengers.
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Los Angeles
Percy A. Peebles
National Safety Council
Peebles
San Jacinto
Riverside County
Athletes Hold Party For St Anthony’s Girls Club
The Athletes’ group at St Anthony’s Girls Athletic Association hosted a party for members on Wednesday in the Catholic Center from TG until 130 pm. Prizes went to the two best costumes in the Hard Times theme. After games, a movie, cakes, and cookies followed. Officers listed include Fat Farrell as president and Janet Atwood as treasurer. other officers include Toanne Schuster, Mary Gormiy, and Jeane Get Chow. Twenty-two ski fans, ranging from experts to beginners, made five trips to Crestling and Snow Valley this year and hope to go again this week. the Ski Club, backed by Father Zimmerman, has seen its peak popularity with regular snow trips.
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St. Anthony's Girs’ Athletic Association
Catholic Center
Phi Yea
Fat Farrell
Toanne Schuster
Mary Gormiy
Jeane Getchow
Treesur
Janet Atwood
St. Anthony
Crestling
Snow Valley
Father Zimmerman
Bec
Jordan Wins Scholastic Honor From State University
Jordan was named an honor school recipient at a local assembly for top scholastic honors. Eight freshmen from North Long Beach who attend UCLA or Berkeley were recognized with certificates of merit for their achievements.
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Jordan
University of California
North Long Beach
University of California At
Los Angeles
Berkeley
UCLA
Elenor Elizabeth Kennedy
University of
M. J. Kennedy
California
Burnette
Charles William Philpf
Tol Dips, Jr
Wilson
Charles W. Phillips
Walnut Ave
Annette Souza
Francis Souza
Jean Wright
Salt Lake
James
Ewing Adams
J. E. Adams
Lemon Avenue
Harold Eugene Berry
J. C. Berry
Robert Henry Mangels
Clarence Mangels
McKenzie
Marilyn Joyce Martin
David Martin
Strang_David Lawrence Short
Roy Short
Harding St
Jordan Band
Robert Dixon
A Capnella
Carl Robertson
Jordan ‘Rotc
Boyd Saucier
Poly
Preston Patterson
Bill Steuber
Poly Air Wilson
John WW. Wilson
Kiwanis
Board of Education
PTA
Verne Wo Rahinsans
School Fires Instructor for Atheism
In Springfield Missouri a junior high school fired Wilfard Z. Graff says the district has no place for atheism after a science teacher who described himself as a former minister faced dismissal for allegedly teaching atheistic beliefs. School officials say he invited student discussions about religion after school, which prompted parental protest and his firing.
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Springfeld
Leslie
Wilfard Z. Graff
Hill
Graff
Outside Man Caught After Berkeley Bank Heist Loot
A 25 year old Chicago youth admitted acting as outside man in a Bank of America branch robbery in Berkeley. He was captured in his hotel room with 3182 of the loot. The gunman who took 6635 from three tellers remains at large and is described as lean and soft spoken. Police say Salvatore Maggi 23 met his accomplice in Oakland and knew him only as Don. Maggi told officers he arrived in California from Chicago in a stolen car and split up with his partner after dividing the loot. Authorities recovered scattered 5s 10s and 20s and noted the robbery was carried out after a teller was told to place all money on the counter.
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San Francisco
UPI
Chicago
Bank of America
Berkeley
Salvatore Maggi
Oakland
John O'Connor
Maggi
O'Connor
Patrol i
Joseph Lacey
Stadium
Magri
California
Miami
Mary Jane Urby
Sher
Painter Dies as Sign Falls In Hellydale
Compton resident Autry Nelson Goodman aged 42 died Friday after a large sign he was painting fell on him. He worked for Berg Sign Co of Bell Gardens and was repainting the sign when it loosened, crushing him. Passersby alerted police. he received emergency care at Community Medical Center, was moved to St. Francis Hospital in Lynwood, and died at 4 20. His body lies at Paramount Mortuary with services set for 1 p.m. Tuesday. The coroner’s office will investigate.
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Compton—Autry Nelson Goodman
Garfield Ave
Hellydale
Himst
Maxwell and
Alameda Ts
Compton
Goodman
Berg Sign Co
Bell Gardens
O € Community Medical Center
St. Francis Hospital
Lynwood
Paramount Mortuary
Emmy Awards Telecast March 7 Report
TV Emmy Awards telecast details announce the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences will present the awards on March 7 in New York and Hollywood. Dave Garroway will host in New York, while Jim Durante George Barnes Ralph Edwards Danny Thomas and others present awards from the Moulin Rouge in Hollywood. Steve Allen of USC will serve as master of ceremonies for the first nationwide telecast.
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Hillywood
Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Sfarch
New York
la Rus
Dave Garroway
NBC
Moulin Rouge
Jimmy Durante
George ‘Barns
Ralph Edwards
Danny ‘Thomas
Yack Beeny
Frank C. Baxter
USC
Helen Keller Praises Churchill After Visit
London blind and deaf author Helen Keller typed impressions for a reporter after meeting Prime Minister Churchill. She described touching his forehead, calling the face noble and lighted by a quizzical smile, noting the burden of world-shattering statesmanship.
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London
Helen Keller
Churchill
Fire Found In Basement Coal Pile At City Hall
Firemen traced weeks of smoke to a slow burning 36 ton coal pile in the basement of the municipal building housing the central fire station. The smouldering coal reportedly burned about three tons before discovery.
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Idaho Falls
Idaho
Central Fire Station
Warren Warns About Erosion of Freedoms
U S Chief Justice Earl Warren warned at Washington University that the Bill of Rights would be ratified today if voted, but controversy looms over alleged curbs on free speech and due process. He blamed a climate of suspicion and intolerance and urged citizen self-discipline to defend freedoms from erosion.
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St, Louis
Earl Warren
United States
Washington University
Warren
Long war crimes trial nears record length in Nugent case
Major Ambrose Nugent's court martial over collaboration charges extends toward a historic length, matching last year's Batchelor case. The 45 year old artilleryman from Merwill Wisconsin faces testimony on aiding the enemy and spreading propaganda. Defense cites torture and prisoner hardships. Witnesses include a 33 year Army veteran who testifies captives excluded Nugent from secrets.
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Sill
Ckla
Ambrose HH
Nugent
Cpl
Claude Batchelor
Ft. Sam Houston
Merwill
Wis
Nugend
Army
Dwight E. Coxe
Oakland
Catif
Pete Kuglis Dies Fish Concern Owner in San Pedro
Pete Kuglis owner of South Coast Fisheries died Friday at his home 612 Corsini Pl San Pedro. Born in Korniza Yugoslavia he came to San Pedro 45 years ago and formerly owned Star Fisheries. He served as a director of California Fish Canners Association and was a member of Pt Fermin. Survived by wife Winifred aunt Margaret Totes and niece Mrs. Marne DeSilva of Palos Verdes Estates. Funeral set for 10 am Wednesday at H R Halverson Mortuary chapel.
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San Pedro
Vele A. Kuglis
South Coast Fisheries
Corsini
I Kuglis
Ikorniza
Yugoslavia
Star Fisheries
California Fish
Canners Asst
Fermin Masoniel Bode “Iving
Winl- H
Margaret’ Totes
Marne
Ex-State Official and Publisher Henry Marsh Dies in Sacramento
Funeral services will be held Monday for Henry Marsh 77 former state director of motor vehicles who published newspapers across California including Riverside San Mateo Martinez Richmond and Roseville Marsh served as director from 1923 to 1927 before retiring from state service died at his home Thursday night
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Sacramento
Henry Marsh
Motor Vehicles
California
Marsh
Riverside
San Mateo
Martinez
Richmond
Roseville
The
Motor Vehicles Sion
Navy Lists 11 Aboard Plane Lost in Alaska
Navy names nine crew members and five passengers aboard a Neptune plane missing since 6:30 p m Thursday on routine training flight from Kodiak Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska. Crew include Lt Joseph H Henton pilot Ensign George H Grieg co pilot Ensign Morris P Brown navigator and others. Passengers include Paze Jr Ada Okla and Charles A Crostel Tray Ohio among listed names.
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Alaska
Navy Freighe
Navy Neptune
Kodiak
Elmendart Air Force Base
Joseph H.’ Henton
St Louis
Ens
George H. Grieg
Rolla
Morris P. Brown
Oxford
Ohio
Donovan L. Morgan
Bellingham
Wash
Elmer A
Anchgrag Crawford
Yuma
Ariz
Taechanicyan R. Raburn
Adrian Mich
Radiormen
Donald P. Bissett
Highland
N. J
lLawrence R. Ripoll
Orange
MW. J
Joseph C. Coon Jp
Houston
Ordnance
Mess. Paze Jr
Ada
Okio
Charles A. Crostel
Tray
Belgians Plan Air Search For Missing Sabena Liner
Bad weather stalls hunt for a Sabena airliner missing with 29 aboard. Air crews from three nations waited as officials ordered flight delays until visibility improves. Snow and poor visibility hindered ground and air searches after the DC6 vanished Sunday night.
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Mnil
Luny Yu—paa
Dimpled Blonde Wins National Cherry Pie Championship
Blond Marjorie Campbell of Red Hook New York wins the national cherry pie contest in Chicago. Gene Goff and David Ludtke were finalists, Marjorie receives a $300 college scholarship and an electric range, plus trips to Washington and New York.
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Chicago
Rochester
N.Y
Marjorie Campbell
Red Hook
N. C
Dama
Hawaii
Gene Goff
Jefferson City
David Ludtke
Grand Forks
N. D
Washington
Marjorie
White House
Uaker
Richard Campbell
Ret Hook
Dutchess County
New York
Iowa State College
Ames
Cornell
Ithaca
Asia Defense Treaty Put Into Force
Manila pact signed to halt Communist aggression and subversion near China. instruments of ratification deposited by United States United Kingdom Thailand Philippines Pakistan New Zealand France Australia. Garcia, Philippine official, declares treaty in full force at 1125 am local time and notes swift creation after signing.
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Manila
Red China
United States
United Kingdom
Thailand
Philippines
Pakistan
New Zealand
France
Australia
Sen O
Philippine
Carlos P. Garcia
Long Beach
Foreign Office
Garcia
Seven Facing Charges on TV Auto Ads
Los Angeles prosecutors charge two used car lots and seven individuals with false television advertising. Complaints allege prices were 255 to 301 dollars higher than advertised. signatories include police and Better Business Bureau representatives. Named: Worthington Motors Huntington Park. Alvin Worthington. Herman Boldett. A J Victor. Bob Jones KCOP. Farmer Jack Lynwood. Jack Tankersley. Gene King. Allen Slate KCOP. Victor is also named in the complaint.
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Los Angeles
City Attorney's Office
Asst
Don Redwine
Better Business Bureau
Worthington Motors
Ison Ave
Huntington Park
Alvin Worthington
Herman Boldett
A. J. Victor
Bob Jones
KCOP
Farmer Jack
Long Beach
Son Born to Woman Charged With Killing Daughter
Mrs Barbara Fiore, jailed on a murder charge for her 18 month old daughter Jessica, has given birth to a son in a police car en route to the county general hospital. The coroner ruled Jessica died from a head injury after an autopsy, though police said drowning in a bathtub was the initial claim.
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Los Angles PI
Barbara Fiore
Coffee Caper Stalls Getaway in Berkeley
Two men in a Cadillac snatched two cases of coffee outside a Berkeley grocery store. The car stalled a few blocks away, John L. Colvin helped, and one suspect, Charles R. Osuna of Oakland, was arrested after a police arrival. Colvin’s car was found abandoned. the second suspect remains at large.
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Berkeley
John L. Colvin
Calvin
Colvin
Charles R. Osuna
Oakland
Osuna
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