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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1951

Page

3

Saints Eye Strong Bid in Seventh Annual Invitational

Saint An thons hosts the seventh annual girls invitational basketball tournament with Southland teams traveling to Long Beach. Sacred Heart of Mary Montebello defends. Returning first string players Jasn Spader Virginia Browning Joy Smith Raylene Laughlin Pat Ward Cathleen Greiner bolster Saint squad. Finals March 10 with 24 trophies and medals from Msgr. Dolan. crowd of 2800 last year.

Joan Spader Virginia Browning St. Anthony's Scol Perry Griffith St. Anthons Saint Gym Southland Long Brach Sacred Heart of Mary Montebello Saints Jasn Spader Joy Smith Raylene Laughlin Pat Ward Cathleen Greiner George Gussenbauer Msgr Bernard J. Dolan

Poly High boys study child care for junior pupils

At Polytechnic High senior students begin new child study programs observing 2 to 4 year olds at the nursery. Miss Lucille C. Lucy leads the innovative class with home management teacher Miss Clara Cramsey guiding. Skits by Bob Rodgers and Joanne Pagones will be staged by student groups. Participants include Billy Barns, Tom Brennan, Joanne Pagones, Lor raine Laird.

Embere Polytechnic High Chilren Pauly Das Nursery Lucille C. Lucy Clara Cramsey Lucy Bob Rodgers Joanne Pagones Billy Barns Tom Brennan Lorraine Laird Polytechnic High School Joye Bash Tom Brannand Poly

College Clubs Plan Open Houses This Week

Tang Beach City College clubs accelerate activities with three open houses aimed at attracting new members. Cirgonians and College Young Order of Vidtar announce events including Monday 7 0 p.m. at the Student Union with speaker Ori an M Landreth. Manday downtown YMCA building Sixth St and American Ave hosts College Y open house. Viking football films from 1950 shown. Airmen students and Vidar group host additional gatherings at homes in Tiowlay and Tiamen areas with refreshments for guests.

Tang Beach City College Eli Mpw Cirgonians College Clit Fl. Scholtz Deniof College Y YMCA Sixth St American Ave Viking Air Men Order of Vidar Nes Tapomint Tamms Fet Fiftythird

Anniversary Ball Honors Wilson High 25th Birthday

A Silver Anniversary Ball last night at Wilson High School gym celebrated the 25th birthday. George Metcalf’s band played. event sponsored by the board of governors and class officers. Faculty adviser Mrs. Clara Motley. The dance committee, chaired by Bill Ridgeway Phyllis Tarre and Nancy Crow, organized the event with student volunteers handling decor checkroom and decorations.

Wilson High School George Metcalf Board of Governors Clara Motley Wilson Bill Ridgeway Phyllis Tarre Nancy Crow Dave Dean Polly Garverick Shirley Gerber Roger Hartzell Pat Rowland Janet Rosenberg Alice Snobly Gary Green Charles Konthaas Larry Baum Alice Betts Joan Ford Jerry Frith Bob Manns Susan Merritt Ted Phillips Nancy Tilton Don Crawford Alice Snebly Nancy Stiles Bob Mann

Loomis elected president of Wilson High Scripters

Jo Anne Loomis was chosen president of the Scripters Writing Club at Wilson High School with Virginia Woods as vice president Eleanor Bruce as recording secretary Diane Cox as corresponding secretary and Ed Hinz as treasurer Malcom Epley a Press Telegram alumnist will speak at the La Fuente banquet next month Meetings occur monthly featuring speakers or manuscript critiques The club sponsors the school magazine La Fuente to be distributed to ticket holders before Easter vacation Activities include an annual talent assembly to boost La Fuente sales

Jo Anne Loomis Scripters Writing Club Wilson High School Virginia Woods Eleanor

Jordan High Music Club Elects Officers at Installation

Barbara Friendson was sworn in as president at a Jordan High Music Club installation held at sopho more Jerry Van Ambergh's home. Other officers named were Herb Berges vice president Nancy Kealy secretary and Raska treasurer. The club started last year and invites any student who can perform in public to join. Sponsored by Sam Kosowsky and Carl Robertson, it plans activities including a March 16 Canasta party.

Barbara Friendson Jordan Jerry van Ambergh Herb Berges Nancy Kealy Raska Meic Sam Kosowsky Carl Robertson

Civil Service Exam Course Offered at Polytechnic Center

A brush up course for those preparing for civil service exams is offered at Polytechnic Adult Center Room 316 from 7 30 to 9 40 p m on Mondays. The class analyzes test types and test taking techniques and is sponsored by Long Beach City College with free tuition. Registration is in the classroom.

Polytechnic Adult Center Long Beach City College

Reception for Foreign Students at City College

A reception for foreign students from LMC Wilson Poly and Jerhia will be held March 1 in the Student Center at City College. Dotson, college director, will greet members of award friendship clubs from three high schools and LRCC's Pian American club. A Mexican dance and a ukulele interlude are planned, with speaker Mrs. Elis Fox, British exchange teacher, discussing impressions of the USA and American school systems.

LMC Wilson Poly Jerhia Stdent City College Ty Fiearge Dotson Pian American Club LRCC Xudoita Stan Fail Elis Fox

Gym Classes Begin in Wilson High New Building

After several delays, physical education classes at Wilson High are allowed in the new gym. Basketball games were held in the gym and the water polo team used the pool, but gym classesOnly recently were classes admitted to the main gym space.

Wilson High

Dale Robison Named to Library Position at Jordan High

Dale Robison, senior, elected library commissioner at Jordan High School. Bob Daverfort previously held the post last semester. Competing for the office were Rosemary Wood and Phil Crawford, both juniors.

Dale Robison Jordan High School Bob Daverfort Dale Rosemary Wood Phil Crawford

Poetry Festival Honors For Poly Students

Five Polytechnic High School students earned poetry awards at the Long Beach chapter festival held at the Alimitos branch library. Barbara Jones won first, third, and an honorable mention. Nadja Lea took second. Rodney Ahies tied for third. June Tandd berg and Richard Sugiyamay received honorable mentions. The Tenular class poems covered Anglo Saxon Armistice Day poetry and sonnets. Judges were Southern California poets. winning works will be published in Acacia.

Polytechnic High School Long Beach Chaparall Alimitos Barbara Jones Nadja Lea Rodney Ahies June Tanddberg Richard Sugiyamay Jsehool Imermhers Southern California Poly Acacia

Elks Award Given to Merle Anderson for Scholarship

Merle Anderson, senior, was informed by Miss Bertuye Lincoln that a faculty committee named him the Elks scholarship recipient worth $10.1. He may represent Jordan in a city contest requiring a retreat photograph a 00-yard talent a 200-yard setter from parents a history of his parts and education a school-grade certificate one to three letters from the Elks if he wins in Long Beach he could enter the national contest with an $800 first prize. He leads Williams Logan Stephens Chapter of Future Teachers of America, plays harbors in the school band, pitches on the baseball team, has been a member of the Jordan Chapter California Scholarship Federation for five semesters and is active in Boys' League.

Merle Anderson Buretyee Lincoln Pricipal Elks Merle J Jordan Focal Elks Lange Long Beach Merle William Logan Stephens Future Teachers of America Haritors California Scholarship Federation Fin Boys’ League

Order of Rooks Chess Club Forms at Long Beach City College

Students at Long Beach City College form the Order of Rooks chess club open to all Cay College students. Meetings occur Fridays on campus or at members’ homes. A semester tournament will select the five best players to challenge Southland junior colleges. Walter A. Fiegz sponsors. Officers include Norman Causey president Claude Klug vice president Lewis Porter treasurer Jim Nicholson secretary John Gish secretary Gus Kroll sergeant-at-arms Ken Browne program chair Thornton Garrett III social chairman.

Long Beach City I College Walter A. Fiegz Long Beach City College Norman Causey Claude Klug Lewis Porter Jim Nicholson John Gish Gus Kroll Ken Browne Airma Thornton Garrett Ill Walter A. Fieg Fieg Norman Casey Phil Ogilvie Bob Garrett

Mary Kribs Elected Wilson High FBLA President

Mary Kribs was elected president of the Wilson High School Future Business Leaders of America chapter. Carole Peters is vice president, Eleanor Elkins secretary, and Louanne Thompson treasurer. The annual "Hello Day" event funds scholarships and the year’s calendar was outlined with a state convention at Rosemead High School and local business speakers.

Mary Kribs Wilson High School The Future Business Leaders of America Carole Peters Eleanor Elkins Louanne Thompson FBLA Rosemead High School Fbla 15 Wilson

Reserved Tickets On Sale For Poly Play Our Hearts Were Young and Gay

Poly high announces reserved tickets for the senior class production Our Hearts Were Young and Gay March 9 and 10 in the school auditorium. The three act comedy by Cornelia Otis Skinner and Emily Kimbrough features a large cast with two leads and multiple understudies. Masque and Sandal sponsors the presentation with a double cast chosen by Miss Lillian Breed.

Polytechnic High School Cornelia Otis Skinner Emily Kimbrough Paris Jackie Miller Mrs. Skinner Marilyn Haviland Marily Horne Gloria Phillips Nancy Foster Benny Taylor Edgar Kling Otis Skinner Kaye Holden Marion Boehm Joanne Pagones Frank Tomlin Kathleen Robson Jack Christensen Bob Loreng Dick Winters Lloyd Santiisa Dennis Anderson Admiral Susan Croxton Harriet St. John Dixie Lee Winders Winifred Blaugh Johnny Kelly Keats Tyler Leo McEvoy Hever: Murphy Madame Elise Bd Smart Monsieur de la Croix Sandra Hicks Lillian Breed

New Officers Chosen for CSF at Poly

California Scholarship Federation at Polytechnic High School elected new officers for the current semester. Gary Wrench is president, Clark Leslie vice president, Benny Taylor secretary, and Lynn Hamberger treasurer. all are seniors.

California Scholarship Federation of Polytechnic High School Norlyn Dull Gary Wrench Clark Leslie Benny Taylor Lynn Hamberger Douglas Candland Bob Smart Mary Low Petersen

Social Security Act Provisions Outlined at Wilson High

Wayne Byan from the Social Security Administration spoke to bookkeeping classes at Wilson High School. He explained operation of the act with emphasis on recent changes as students study the project. Pamphlets and charts were distributed to aid understanding.

Wayne Byan Social Security Administration Wilson High School

Ship fund selection for needy graduate in commerce club

In June the club officers and faculty of the commercial department will select a recipient for a ship fund aiding a needy graduate planning further study in the commercial field. Retiring club officers are Peggy Chill president Mary Lou Allen vice president Shirley Reichman secretary and Darlene Prout treasurer.

Commercial Peggy Chill Mary Lou Allen Shirley Reichman Darlene Prout

King and Queen Charity Drive At LBCC

Long Beach City College plans a three day charity drive from March 14 chaired by Gerry Easton. The event titled King and Queen Charity Drive will crown a king and queen from student candidates while booths and concessions raise funds for four charities including the school scholarship fund Community Chest American Red Cross and March of Dimes. Coronation occurs at the Summertime dance March 16 with candidates introduced March 9 at the Jolly-up dance.

Long Beach City College Gerry Easton School Scholarship Fund Community Chest American Red Cross March of Dimes Lakewond

Campanile Pictures Snapped at Wilson High School

Campanile photos for the annual yearbook Campanile have been taken over two weeks at Wilson High School. Students in Kathryn Harrison's Campanile class direct the shoots. Miss Harrison sponsors the yearbook.

Wilson High School Kathryn Harrison Miss Harrison

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Niky.a Smith By Tne van der Most Tiamen Claile Cordon Armour Gajeess Dance News of Polymote Pacific Coast Club Darrell Maddox Lee Seew Robert Guyette Charlene Peterson Jordan High Anderson CSF Social Security Act
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