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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1953

Page

2

Girls Athletic Group at Poly High Starts Busy Schedule

The Girls Athletic Association at Poly High unveils a busy agenda with intramural contests January 27 and 28, a candlelight installation for GAA officers on January 30, and point-based awards for members. Elections for officers will occur February 3, as members with 25 points or more vote.

Poly Stars Girls Athletic Association Poly High Kay Bostwick GAA Val- Po Faine Beyamegan Pils Tenta Tless Mnie al Finare

Senior Sock Hop Sponsored of St. Anthony's Tonight

The senior class of St. Anthony's High School hosts a dance named Senior Socks OD tonight at the school gym. Proceeds fund the seniors end of year going away dance. tickets cost a quarter per couple. Jerry Dunn and Rick Smith lead ticket sales. Patricia Hobgood directs decorations. Prizes reward loud socks and various dances. shoes will be checked at the door.

St. Anthony's High School St. Anthony’s High School Jerry Dunn Rick Smith Patricia Hobgood

Spade Cooley Sails With Sub Reservists on Santa Monica Visit

Twenty five Long Beach submarine reservists aboard the USS Charr SS 328 traveled to Santa Monica for a television appearance by entertainer Spade Cooley. A sound film was shot on the trip for the Armed Forces program January 1st. The Charr is based at Long Beach.

Long Beach Santa Monica Spade Cooley Cooley

Alice Betts Elected Head of Scripters

Alice Betts, senior and editor of La Fuente, Wilson's school literary mag, unanimously elected president of Scripters for spring. Jon Meyer named vice president, Dixie Tinsley as recording secretary, Rosalee Tucker as corresponding secretary, and Don Hazlewood as treasurer. Sponsor John Gartner.

Scripters Wilson Alice Betts Alice la Fuentee Ath School Literary WI Supreme Courts Girls’ League Jon Meyer Interclub Council Jon All City “Bee John Gartner

Marines May Turn to Draft to Replace Rotated Force

House Armed Services chairman Rep Short said the Marine Corps could face a draft as about 100000 of its 230000 personnel may be rotated out within months after July, risking a manpower shortage and prompting consideration of conscription.

Washington House Armed Services Committee Rep. Short D-Mo Marine Corps League

Winter Wonderland Theme Sets Girls League Confab

The Girls League conference is set for Wednesday at Poly with a winter theme. Nancy Koekkoek leads as president, joined by Carol Crosby as art chairman. Dr. Virginia Ballard and Miss Mary McCammon will attend as invited speakers. A panel includes advisory board members from Poly, Wilson, Jordan, City College, and Long Beach State College. The event features a senior dance by Kathy Hawkins and Jim Auguston and a gua tomine performance by Sue Romaes.

Polytechnic High School Winter Wonderland Poly Wilson Jordan City College Long Beach State College Sidney Foster Nancy Koekkaek Nancy Koekkoek Carol Crosby Virginia Ballard Long Beach Mary McCammon Mental Hygiene Clinic Long Beach Health Bureau Wilson, Jordan Kathy Hawkins Jim Auguston Sue Romaes Wil

City College Banquet Highlights Student Publications

City College held a semiannual Publications Banquet at the Coast Inn. Viking editor Shirley Maas and Beta Phi Gamma trophy winner Robert Craven were honored along with Saga staff award, and George Flowers of the Press Telegram spoke as guest. Representatives from student publications and cabinets attended.

City College Coast Inn The Viking Saga News George C. Booth Shirley Maas Robert Cravin Sally Erickson Sacre Lynn Bill Johnson Robert Craven New News Ediitor Beta Phi Gamma Sheily Knickertecker George Flowers Press-Telegram Harry Ton Independent Bud Lembke

Will ties estate to care for missing sister’s dog

In New York a probate filing sets a condition that Margaret Wise Brown’s estate valued above $20,000 go to Roberto Raucho of Jamaica, VI, if she agrees to care for Crispian, the Kerry blue terrier owned by Brown. Miss Brown died last November.

New York Roberto Raucho Jamaica Margaret Wise Brown Miss Brown Crispian

Fairbanks Heads New Jordan Student Body Officers

The Jordan student body chose its officers last week after third period voting. Dale Fairbanks, senior, was named student body president for Nemestex with Sally Johnson as manager. Other posts filled include James Adams judge and Sharlene Kelliher hostess, Tom Douglas host, Merlene Schunk library commissioner, with campaigning starting two weeks prior and results posted the same day. A runoff was planned for host, and additional candidates competed for various roles.

Jordan High School Dale Fairbanks Sharlene Kelliker Lett Marlene Schenk Shaggy Adams Tom Douglas Sally J. Johnson Jordan Jorom Dale Sally J. ‘Johnson James ‘Adams Sharlene Kelliher Merlene Schunk Ross Westwood Ronnie Myers Dick Westpnal Arlene Kimball Terry Shroeder Bob Thetford Arlene Laking

Wilson Lists 85 Candidates For Election

Wilson student government elections draw 89 hopefuls with 85 running for offices. Nan cy Tilton tops as the first female candidate for governor of entertainment while Pat Sanford is unopposed for top governor. Other races include safety, finance, athletics and student court, with ten days of campaigning ahead and votes on January 27.

Wilson Sim Stubody Bruins Nancy Tilton Entertainment Rodney Rumble Safety Jim Meyer John McSweren Aces Sonny Wright Ted Lyman Sally Brown Barbara Jarvis Pat Sanford Finance Marty Shaefer Campanite Rosalee Tucker Barbara Bakken George Maure Pat Brown GAA Scott Chellus Sherry Hossam Bill Baker Bill Bowley Barbara Murray Delores del Como Mary Brightman Sybylann Snead Jon Meyer Inter Club Council Richard Lane Ski Club

Sophomore and upperclass officers race at Wil- Syn

A crowded slate of candidates lines up for class officer posts at Wil- Syn. Sophomore president hopefuls include Marshall Resier Jon Champeny Monte Mansir and Dick Buller. Eleven bid for Jeep vice president while secretary contenders for the class of '55 are Margaret Mix Marian Corkin Barbara Powers Joan Balling Donna McLellan and Diane Barrett. Junior hopefuls Kay McCampbell Bill Marmion and Jerry Parks lead. Senior nominees for president include Sheldon Gebb unopposed with Tom Simms Joyce Reid and Larry Baum as associates. Secretary contenders are Tootsie Atkinson Ossie Tinsley and Jeanne Andrews.

Wil- Syn Soph Marshall Resier Jon Champeny Monte Mansir Dick Buller Jeep Vic Porker Mickey Erickson Don Stutzman Bill Campbell Ben Hawkins Nancy Nettleman Carol Schwinn Jack Nessel Joan Millan Vicky Hrubacich Larry Mansir Sue Rowe Margaret Mix Marian Corkin Barbara Powers Joan Balling Donna McLellan Diane Barrett Kay McCampbell Bill Marmion Jerry Parks Veep Lloyd McGinnis Gloria Norton Iris Whitman Jeenne Garyerick Margaret Desmond Bev Cherin Nancy Shapiro Mary Ann Kunz Sheldon Gebb Stubody Tom Simms Joyce Reid Larry Baum Tootsie Atkinson Ossie Tinsley Jeanne Andrews

Folk Dance Course Starts Here February Fourth

Folk dancers may learn folk dancing starting February 4 at Long Beach City College gym. The Long Beach Folk Dance Coop will run eight weekly sessions from 8 to 10 30 p.m. Classes continue each week for eight weeks.

Long Beach Coop Long Beach City College

Girl on Alaska float earns inaugural parade seat

In Fairbanks Alaska Shirley Burnett a beauty contest winner is chosen to headline the territorys presidential inaugural float in Washington D C with a dog team nips and tucks and last minute scrambling by local businessmen who rush to fund the trip and delay the Pan American plane by five minutes to allow her to depart.

Fairbanks Alaska Ensenhoyeer Washington, D. C Shirley Burnett Shirley

Week of brisk industrial activity near postwar peaks

Industrial production hovered near postwar highs as inventories absorbed holiday disruptions and optimism remained strong. Retail trade improved versus a year ago while Harvard economists forecast no slump in the second half of 1953. The Fed raised the rediscount rate to 2 percent, and textile and auto outputs surged, with freight carloadings also rising.

New York Bue Penne Harvard Business School Hally Federal Reserve Board National Retail Dry Goods Association Malcolm F. McNair Max Hess Hess Brothers Allentown Bureau of Labor Statistics American Woolen Company CIO New England New Redford Cotton Manufacturers Association Fall River Textile Manufacturers Association American Tron and Steel Institute

Jury Reopens Deliberations in Red Case Study

A federal jury in New York resumed deliberations on the conspiracy case against 13 second-tier Communist leaders after a second night in hotel rooms. Jurors began work again at 10 12 a m following a 2 23 p m start on Thursday.

New York ULP Thursy Gay

Market Trend Signals Cautious Outlook for 1953

The analysis notes a market correction beginning Jan 6 and possibly ending last Monday, with Dow Jones close readings around 270 in 1952 and 293 in Jan 1953. It remains bullish overall but warns of potential minor weakness, citing earnings, tax policy, and Washington actions after Jan 20 as key influences on future stock prices. The piece discusses retracement levels, leadership shifts, and sectors to watch, including steels, rubbers, electronics, and low-priced rails.

Jon Dow Congress House of Representatives Washington Republican Party Bard Congress Republicar New York Tap Paine Webber Ian Harry D. Comer Federal Reserve Frank Elliott

32 Calcutta Pilgrims Die in Boat Accident

Boat carrying pilgrims on the Hooghly River struck a buoy and cooled into the water. Initial reports say 32 people died with many missing and others rescued. Rescue teams and authorities investigated the incident and identified the vessel and timing.

Calcutta Hooghly

Garlic scent mistaken for poison gas on front line

Allied troops in central front area report a strong odor mistaken for chemical warfare. Investigators reach no mans land and determine the scent comes from garlic used in enemy meals.

Seoul Korea Jackson Heights Central Front Nomar’s

Rain Seen Possible for Ike's Inauguration

Weather forecast indicates a chance of rain for Monday the day before the inauguration and possibly on Tuesday as well. Temperatures are expected to range from 40 to 45 degrees with cloudy conditions.

Ike Washington UPL Tae Mengay

Livestock market report with mixed bids and thin demand

Nominal cattle and hog prices reflected broad demand at key markets. Receipts rose slightly with slaughter down at some points, lamb trade weaker, and feeders steady. animals ranged widely in weight with steers 2300 to 3500 pounds prominent and sows and bulls showing varied price shifts.

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