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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1955

Page

8

Week boosts U S business activity amid rising factory output

New York reports faster growth across industry with gains in auto production steel and electricity while building activity hits a February record. Factory employment rises to 16.1 million as pay peaks, though unemployment edges higher due to cold weather.

New York Commerce Department F. W. Dodge Corp U. S. Commerce and Labor Departments Easclly Detroit Pittsburgh International Harvester Co CIO United Auto General Métors Ford Chrysler Agriculture Department Emile F. duPont General Motors

Trend of Security Prices for Past Week Analyzed

A weekly market note notes the Dow Industrials near eight market days earlier levels, slight declines, and possible recovery. It cites first stock market investigation as a brake but expects a later dynamic move aided by improving earnings and Gross National Product figures. It mentions GNP around 370 billion and compares 1954 quarterly performance with 1953.

SEC Fulbright Committee New York Stock Exchange

Appointed subcommittee member aids rebuilding permits pattern

The report cites Dr Janes Stone of State Education and President Eisenhower's advisory group naming a subcommittee. It lists numerous contractor firms and projects from dwelling additions to pools and storage buildings, with amounts like 6509 dollars and 10000 dollars. The piece notes a surge in dividend increases in early 1955 and predicts record high payments as the economy grows, urging confidence amid a bull market.

Janes Stone Eisenhower

Tides and Temperatures Sunday March 15 1955

Tide and temperature report for Sunday March 15 1955 with sunrise and moonset times. Mentions low tides at 6:15 a.m. and 3:03 p.m. and coastal survey data from the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey.

U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey

Obituaries from Long Beach area list Hughes Lawson Kester and more

Obituaries for Posys G Hugh v3, Marie Cecilie Lawson, Marvey F H Kester, Marcella Nesnick, and John K R Roberts from Long Beach area hospitals and homes. Surviving family members listed. services set at Hunter Mortuary, Mattoon, Christenson-Fino, Grace Chapel, and Leeper Funeral Service with interments at Rose Hills, Sunnyside Memorial, and Sun Valley.

Hughes — Posys G. Hugh Zane St Loar Beach Dunbar Neh Wilbur Long Beach Cecil Edgar Verona Ida‘s Schaeder Hunter‘ Mortuary Chapel Re .Roy C. Mason Rose Ils Lawson Mariide Cecilie Fashion Ave Dresser Lois Choek Margearit Bryan Wilmington Mane Johnson Dorothy Hurst Mildred Aha Rasor Lucille Colson Farald Lowell Capiola Jennie Winkler S. K Elizabeth Clo Mattoon Shristensen-Fino Mortuare Kesnick Marcella Nesnick Live Ave New York Eniscope Mottell Frederick Augustus Martyr Suneyside Roberts John KR. Roberts W.ifth Delhi N.Y Une St. Mark's Eescopal Parish Pasadlona Lodge Elks Seaielns Raushter Laura Nobie Linn Howard Servier Long Beach Elks Sunnyside “Memorial Paris

Venezuelan Venture Across 5 Down Puzzle Clues

Readable clues list many terms from a word puzzle with references to geography animals plants and occupations. The grid hints include Norse style numbers and a variety of definitions such as crescent shaped in astronomy and hats for hosts. The item reads like a partial crossword style clue set with numerous entries to solve.

Puzzle Answer List From Mixed Clues

A compact solution list resolves mixed clues including mimickers insects eggs fruits and other terms. It maps numbers to entries like insect eggs palm fruit famous heavy blow English school partner withered slang cotton fabric operatic solo college in Ohio slope or incline encourage stature healthful planet outings exude crafty husband fruit skins Tyndareus lampreys employer river valley mouthward equal camb. form brain passage scatters hay individual Sl Name (Fr).

College Ohio Tyndareus

Long Beach Rescue Mission Opening Musical Night

The opening night for the Long Beach Rescue Mission program at 1013 E. 16th St features a campus musical under the direction of Carl Robert Simril with a cast of 20 rehearsals leading to performances May 12 to 14. Evangelist A M announces the event as a student musical endeavor with Gershwin numbers and a charity concert to feed and clothe the underprivileged.

Jordan Long Beach 16Th St Evangelist A. M Simril Eretra Carl Robert Jordan Vocal Institutor Chonléris George Gershwin Jim Andrews Rodl

Wilson Drama Effort Ready for Opening

The school plans to stage a new production in March presenting the exploits of two young girls in Europe. Mar got Tillitson stars as Sly with Dee Ann Snowden as Cornelia and a full cast including Mike Fink and Elaine Toone. Director and stage crew listed with several assistants for the performance in the school auditorium.

Dee ‘Ann Snowden Ben Gilbert Wilson High School Wilson Higu Trot McRida Margot Tillitson Sly Dee Ann Snowden Cornelia Mike Fink Purser Cordy How Stewardess Dan Danners Dick Winters Stewart Rosen Admiral Elaine Toone Harriet Mary

Cats to Patrol Detroit Skyscraper as Rodent Police

In Detroit a 26 million dollar City-County Building may hire cats to curb a rats problem. Building manager Charles G. Oakman is considering employing one or more felines to patrol the 34th floor and other areas. Only one incident of a rat fatality is cited.

Detroit Charles G. Oakman

Chivalry in high heels at Poly Campus Porter Day

Femmes set for big switch next week as Poly Campus girls take the male king role during Porter Day and Backwards Dance. Girls will collect five cents for Porter Day tags, with men wearing tags on lapels to trigger book-toting duties. Night events include escorting keys to the Backwards Dance and providing kids and transportation. League appointees for organizing include Nellie Bell Portia president and Judy Johnson art with Patsy Jo Carter as proxy.

Poly Girls’ League Feromes League Ge, Etc, Inc Nellie Bell Portia Jady Clark Judy Johnson Carol Barton Petit Kummer Judy Werner Carolee Houser GAA Carol Cole Donna Shelton Caprice Patsy Jo Carter Patti Creighton Gayla Brothers Sandy Lewis Patti Nash Emily Dennis

Chinese Fire Soviet Shells onto Quemoy Island

Formosa reports Chinese Communist forces bombarded Quemoy Island for a second straight day with 122 millimeter Soviet built long range artillery. Nationalist defenders at the island base off Amoy hurried to reinforce and fortify defenses as reinforcements were sent. Viet attacks yesterday by 32fy rounds from Tatengit and Cai Yu failed to break Nationalist lines amid Formosa Strait tension.

Taipeh Formosa Quemoy Island Amoy Formosa Strait Tatengit Caiu Yu Walch Quemoy

Jordan Eyes New Kiwanis Decoration

The Kiwanis club plans a new David Starr Jordan award for the six top high school applicants, three boys and three girls, chosen by a faculty committee. Winners, two students, will each receive a 1200 prize at the June school awards assembly after interviews and grading on Kiwanis objectives.

Anew David Starr Jordan Kiwanis Club ixiwanis Inter+ national Kiwanis Upown Kiwanis Club

Bravery Award Winner Edward Sullivan Dies at 87

UXBRIDGE Mass funeral report states Edward Sullivan 87 a recipient of the Medal of Honor from the Spanish American War died Friday in a convalescent home. Born in Ireland he earned the nation’s top honor from President McKinley for heroism cutting cables in Cuba while serving as a Marine. He leaves a son Edward T. Sullivan of Uxbridge.

Uxbridge Mass Edward Sullivan Ireland Sullivan William McKinley Cuba Edward T. Sullivan

Poly to Issue Top Awards at Sealbearer's Banquet

Forty two seniors earned four semesters of California Scholastic Federation membership as top honors at Poly's Sealbearer banquet last week. Recipients include Jack Allen Barbara Barry Henriet ta Becker Doug Berge Geraldine Browarny Ronnie Brown Joann Bruse Jill Buchan Caroline Buffington Steve Centey Carroll Crose Mary Lou Drummond Marion Duncan Ariel Evans Carolee Houser Karen Hulfine Nancy Irvin Dougles JoAnn Evans Philip Johnson Linda Larsen Margie McDonald Cherri Nakashima Frances Neill Barbara Nowling Carol Ortner Pat Otteson Dave Paul Nancy Poizin John Prince Joan Roberts Ronald Sakai Don Schinnerer Margery Schurt Donna Shelton Barbara Taylor George Vafis JoAnn Vandette Eiji Wakamiya Madalyn Weyant Jerry Willis John Wood. Jack Allen becomes president with Doug Ferge as vice president Jackie Arbios secretary and Bruce Tucker treasurer. The group plans include JCLA regional convention and Ditch Day observances for the society.

Poty Carolee Houser Billy Wilkenson Jack Allen Ronnie Brown Steve Conley JoAnn Evans Molly Hubbell Doug Ives Tom Mabry Barbara Nowing Carol Ortner Joan Roberts Don Schinnerer Paul Smith Margaret Abel Henrietta Becker Doug Berge Corrine Buffington Carol Cobb Marion Duncan Bill DuBourdieu Anne Evans Carol Freeman Rod Gaudlin Nancy Goodman James Dorden June Harper Karen Huffine Louise Lee Claire Liebensutth Nancy Martin Cherri Nakashima Nancy Peery Dave Paul Nancy Polzin Margery Schurr Donna Shelton Lesie Sklar JoAnn Smith Ray Sugiyama Jim Subles Ann Trebes George Vatis Bob Werd Madalyn Weyant Sue Wyllie Richard Thomson Keith Martin Nellie Bell Poly California Scholastic Federation Barbara Barry Geraldine Browarny Joann Bruse Jill Buchan Coroline Buffington Steve Centey Carroll Crose Mary Lou Drummond Ariel, Evans Karen‘ Hulfine Nancy Irvin Dougles Philip Johnson Linda Larsen Margie Mc¢ Donald Cherri Nakashima Frances Neill Barbara Nowling Pat Otteson Nancy Poizin John Prince Ronald Sakai Margery Schurt Barbara Taylor George Vafis JoAnn Vandette Eiji Wakamiya Madalyn Weyant Jerry Willis John Wood SSF Doug Ferge Jackie Arbios Bruce Tucker JCLA

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