This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1953
Page
19
A letter from a student and a response discuss whether she should skip a year to graduate early. The student, a sophomore with top grades, fears rushing would hinder personal growth and urges her parents to consult a school adviser. The adjacent note critiques a birthday prank at a boarding house, arguing it can hurt someone emotionally.
Social page highlights Mothers Rally in Oakland and diverse gatherings across Southern California. Notables include travelers from Hawaii, anniversary dinners in Laguna Beach, birthday party for Andrea Green in Barber City, and multiple family visits and hosting duties in Westminster Midway City Huntington Beach and Long Beach.
The Women's Campus Club gathers mothers and friends of Pomona students to foster friendship, stimulate college interest, assist campus development, and promote student welfare.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Fleet Reserve Association Unit 43 will meet at 10 30 a m on Thursday at Mrs Mae Jelenis home 4302 Petaluma Ave They will sew on Jayettes for the Navy Chapel and Rancho Los Amigos.
Dr. Russell M. Squire of Pepperdine College will head a panel on Teaching Problems for the California Music Teachers Association meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Art Center. A business session starts at 9:30 a.m.
Official Visit Service Chapter No 414 of the Order of Eastern Star will be honored at 7 30 this evening in Town Hall with the official visit of Deputy Grand Matron of District No 91 Lucille Edwards
Josephine Lowman argues middle age offers a choice between rapid aging and self improvement. She notes women face more options today, then outlines common traps like excess leisure, weight gain, and social routines such as bridge, urging women to pursue personal interests and renewed independence.
A serious minded professional man seeks advice on divorcing his flighty wife to care for their three sons. The adviser urges counseling with a pastor and psychiatrist, notes the sacred nature of marriage, and recommends Dr J Louise Despert’s book for guidance on telling children and handling custody and care.
Alpha Gamma Delta plans a Thursday party at Long Beach Community Playhouse to see the mystery comedy Ten Little Indians. Thirty-two others, including Alpha Pi Sorority and a 16-person group hosted by Dr and Mrs Merle Wallberg, join different campus and social groups for show nights. Faculty from Frances Willard School and their spouses, led by Douglas Grant with 14 members, also attend Friday. The play runs Thursday Friday and Saturday and ends June 6 after a five week run.
A self-improvement motion promotes a routine to enhance physical attractiveness, vitality, and personality. Readers are urged to act now and request Jeaflet No 65 by sending a stamped self addressed envelope to Josephine Lowman in care of the Press Telegram.
Past Noble Grands of Del Mar Rebekah Lodge No 275 meet at noon Wednesday at 728 Elm Ave for refreshments and a business session.
The Long Beach Claretian Guild invites the public to a noon luncheon on Wednesday at T28 Elm Ave. Mrs. Marion Hartigan serves as chairman.
Long Beach Woman's City Club heard a program on Long Beach Beautiful led by Mrs. R. Heryford with speakers Virginia Russell and Mrs. Charles Reed. Russell urged women to lead park and recreation beautification, outlining three phases and urging support for a citywide plan. Music and memorial services complemented the meeting, with reports on conventions, fund gains, new members, and campership allocations.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.