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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1954

Page

9

Economic Outlook Brightens Amid 1954 Optimism

Amid first-month 1954 reports, Eisenhower hailed a marvelously pro sustaining recovery, while Fairless U S Steel and Bethlehem Steel posted record profits and dividends. Fed note cites inventories easing. Oil giant Standard Oil budgets 275 million for expansion. Farm machinery rehiring signals demand uptick. unemployment edges up to 2.36 million in January with 3.8 percent jobless rate. Auto makers plan only slight production cuts, while consumer prices diverge across sectors and pork prices rise. Federal probe ordered into acetate price movements.

New York Eisenhower Benjamin F. Fairless United States Steel Corn Bethlehem Steel Corp U. S. Steel Federal Reserve Board Standard Oil Co. of California Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp San Diego National Association of Mutual Savings Banks Census Bureau Chevrolet Ford Acftec

Obituary notices bring many Long Beach deaths

Long Beach area obituaries recount deaths from November through December in families of Smith Medrll Hunt Rhein Alcock Clarke Shipman and Newton. Survivors include spouses, children, and siblings. services scheduled at Mottell’s and Patterson Snively Mortuary Chapels with interments planned in local cemeteries.

Graduation Today for Bible Course in Los Angeles

A Long Beach Seventh-Day Adventist group joins the Voice of Prophecy Bible course graduates to receive diplomas at a youth rally Saturday at Shrine Auditorium Los Angeles. Diplomas will be presented by Richards after a world tour. The graduates are recruited by the 4500 Adventist youth in Los Angeles Venturas and Santa Barbara Counties. Lynncrest Academy choir of 200 voices will sing as Ministers’ Chorus performed earlier.

Long Beach

Trend of Stock Prices for Past Week Analyzed

Market commentary notes Dow Jones hitting new highs after a period of gloom. Foresees a potential near term exhaustion in the rally, warns that a sustained rise requires confidence, highlights Federal Reserve policy, tax changes, and political factors shaping business conditions into 1954.

Benjamin Fairless Federsl Reserve Board Federal Reserve Board FRB

Will Honor New Officers

A banquet honoring the newly elected student body officers will be held Wednesday at Poly High in the girls gym. All new and retiring officials plus their advisor will be present. Four new officers will take oaths and assume office. The newly elected and retiring commissioners, student body president, and their advisors with W Odie Wright and Beinga O pal will sit at the head table. The remaining officers, committee chairmen, and journalism representatives will sit at five tables hosted by Marilyn Lorisher, Shirley Proo, Don Rowan, Pete Giers, John Knowles, and Toot Uchida.

Poly High W. Odie Wright Beingi- Opal Marilyn Lorisher Shirley Proo Don Rowan Pete Giers John Knowles Toot Uchida

McGinnis Named Wilson High Student Body Leader

Lloyd McGinnis, current senior class head, was chosen student body president after a close runoff last Wednesday at Wilson High. Other elected officials include vice president Aim McNab and secretary Nancy Shapiro, among a slate of student leaders across grades.

Lloyd McGinnis Wilson J. V McGinnis Greenbrier Aim McNab Nancy Shapiro Ath

Jeanne Grenier Named Student Body President at John Marshall High

Last week elections for the John Marshall High School student body chose Jeanne Grenier, a ninth grader, as president for the second semester. She will receive the gavel from Mike Allen, the first semester president. Other officers include Vice President Penny Pappas, Secretary-Treasurer Judy Smith, Safety Representative Mike Stepp, Boys’ Affairs Representative Jim Quatrone, Girls’ Affairs Representative Susan Hughes, and Activities Representative Barbara Jakutik.

John Marshall Jeanne Grenier Mike Allen Pennny Pappas Tressurer Judy Smith Mike Stepp Jim Quatrone Susan Hughes Barbara Jakutik

Jordan High School Boy's League Elects Officers

Jordan High School holds Boy's League elections with Joe Hagey chosen as president and Tom Batson as vice president. Dennis Nelson to be secretary. Canteen club votes upcoming with seniors Joe Incordone Rex Simon and Jack Thrasher among candidates.

Jordan High’ School Jordan Canteen Joe Hagey Hagey Jordan Cage Tom Batson Dennis Nelson Joe Incordone Rex Simon Jack Thrasher

L. B. Rifle Teams Lose to Phoenix Poly and Jordan Rifle

Phoenix defeated Long Beach 1816 to 2803 in a recent match at Phoenix. David Dealba led the Long Beach team with 188 points, while Arizona’s top scorer totaled 191. Poly participants included Conkeel, Molloy, Scott, Tanigawa, Powell, Houston, and Love. advisors were Quinn, Wells, and Ruckmen. Long Beach will host Arizona rivals next March.

Poly Jordan Phoenix Long Beach David Dealba Arizona Jim Conkeel Don Molloy Jim Scott Jon Tanigawa David Powell Jim Houston Novell Love Raymond W. Quinn Charles R. Wells George A

Rag Drive Kickoff at Jordan High Next Monday

The Key Club at Jordan High School launches the second annual Rag Drive next Monday to raise funds for a new auditorium projector. Last year the drive netted over 500 dollars and runs for one week with prizes for clubs that bring the most rags per member. If at least 600 dollars is raised, total funds reach 1200 dollars to purchase a 1500 dollar projector this semester.

Key Club Jordan High School

Poly Carnival to Be April 6 at Poly

The third annual Poly senior carnival is set for April 6. Pat Morse chairs the carnival committee and the event will feature a booth sponsored by the second semester senior problems class W on the girls' physical education field.

Poly Pat Morse Pat Lucille Lucy Mary Rich K Kathleen Smith Jean Ann Miller Carol Crosby Craig Beck al Davis Dick Huddieson Dave Duncan

Poly Seniors Hear C. C. Staff

Long Beach City College counselors visited Poly High seniors in senior problems classes to outline college outlooks. The talk focused on vocation fields and required training, giving students a chance to consider their future career paths.

Long Beach City College Poly Higa Poly

Concert Program and Municipal Band Program Notes

Concert program from TP AL BAN 0 Sunday January features Marles J Payde contractor with exhibit ball ile Victor Heqsert program Victor Hea rent TM Born Duntin Ireland February 4 1859 New York Singers and soloist Sasophone Hart B nhena March The American beat Western Husophonm Nota Kine Se Araint Brom Nelle Atodlate Pan Americans Willow Plate Sulla Rivers Ellen dae Indian finale American Fantasie current hit parade tones played Roots

Municipal Bandarabe Tegene LA Barre Marles J. Payde Ball Ile Victor Victor Hearent Duntin Ireland New York Sasophone Harta B. Nhena Mareh Awacture Abe Rivers Rootes

New Term Opens With Activities At St Anthony

St Anthony's students resume after a week of study for semester exams set for Wednesday to Friday. Monday features S/Sgt John Senske speaking to senior boys on air force opportunities. A week of spiritual retreats runs Wednesday through Friday. The Philalitheans host a Festival in Venice semi formal tonight at 8:30. The sophomore Valentine dance is next Saturday February 6. Report cards for the last grading period go out early next week.

IDJ St. Anthony's John Senske USAFR Air Force Gregory Smith Q. Carm James Clyne Philalitheans Catholic Center Venice

Pope Shows Health Gain

Vatican reports Pope Pius XI showing steady but slow improvement after a nervous stomach from overwork. He spent a restful night in his Vatican apartment, celebrated mass in his private chapel, and hiccups that troubled his sleep largely disappeared. His personal physician declined to comment but indicated progress.

Vatican City Pius XI Vatican Riccardo Galeazzi Lis

Our Savior’s Choir To Honor Two Members With Pins

The Chancel Choir of Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church will present recognition pins to Donald Barton and his wife for perfect attendance, including Thursday rehearsals and Sunday services, during the 11:41 a.m. service Sunday. Marty Tronsgaard and Etta Graham receive honorable mention. New officers are Maurice Huse president, Robert Tronsgaard vice president, Georgia Van Havelix secretary, and Marion Kapelke treasurer.

Our Savior’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Donald Barton Marty Tronsgaard Etta Graham Maurice Huse Robert Tronsgaard Georgia van Havelix Marion Kapelke

Five Deacons to Be Ordained by Church

Rev 3, B. Long of Walnut Ave Soutacre Baptist Church on E Third St and Walnut Ave announces five men will be ordained as deacons at 7:30 p m Sunday. The candidates for ordination are Frank Moody James Vandersaick Weldon Love Dwayne Bapfield and ELC Muck. Rev A Butler missionary of the Los Angeles Southern Baptist Association will be guest preacher and give the charge to the deacons.

B. Long Walnut Ave Soutacre Baptist Church E. Third St Frank Moody James Vandersaick Weldon Love Dwayne Bapfield Elc. Muck A. Butler Los Angeles Southern Baptist Association

Christian Science Sermon on Love Focuses on Compassion

The Sunday lesson sermon in Christian Science churches is titled Love. It describes divine loveliness and healing care from the Father. Psalm 125:8 9 is cited, noting the Lord is gracious and full of compassion and goodness to all His works.

Ebell women poisoned by food at LA card party

In Los Angeles 11 women were hospitalized after a card party at the Ebell Club due to food poisoning. A total of about 30 attendees were affected, with around 200 present for the luncheon and session. Inspectors from the health department were called to trace the source.

Los Angeles Ebell Club Health Department

Poly Jordan Tie For First In Interschool Cleanup

Poly and Jordan finish tied for first place with seven points each in the interschool cleanup contest Operation Triple K. Wilson sits third with five points as the contest closes on February 4. a victory flag will be raised for the winning school.

Poly Jordan Triple Wilson

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