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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1955

Page

11

Business and Industry Weekly Summary Preview

Walter Breede Jr reports mixed trends in the week’s business, with a strong economy despite seasonal slowdowns. Freight carloadings hit a 19 month high and retail trade stayed upbeat while auto production declined. Mortgage insurance commitments were withheld in 26 cities due to oversupply. Steel output eased but long term capacity expansion is forecast.

New York Wold CIQ United Auto Workers Union Ford General Motors Iron Age York the & Institute Arthur B. Homer Bethlehem Steel Corp

Trend of Security Prices for Past Week Analyzed

An analysis notes volume contraction since mid January and a general bullish tilt. It cites a 12 day volume near 26 million versus 50 million in mid January, with near term targets around 400-455 and potential pullbacks if a strike disrupts supply. Retail sales and three industries tobacco, oil, and cement are highlighted for future attention.

Anis Ant Newhops Soonne O” Jeter Albert J. McTunish Secony Vawrum CO Co Daily Cone Symplion of Petroleum McIntosh Congress

Two Earthquakes Recorded in Chile

A seismograph at Gri Tre Fordhsm University logged two earthquakes early today described as moderate. Officials noted the tremors likely occurred beneath Chile, with researchers citing possible underground activity.

Chile New York Gri Tre Ford- Hsm University Joseph Lynel Simoi

California bill exempts TV sets from bank attachment

The California Legislature sends a bill to Gov. Knight Saturday adding television sets to exemptions from bank seizure. The list also includes a refrigerator stove sheds family pictures up to three cows and calves and a Diane noted as a protected asset.

Sacramento California Knight Friday

Poly Preview for Jr High Pupils Limcheon at Poly High

The event invites student leaders from Franklin Hughes Stevens and Washington Junior High Schools to Poly High for a June 2 luncheon. The purpose is to acquaint future Poly students with the school system including gyms library and typing classes. Miss glings food class prepares and serves the meal with GAA president Carolze Mouser and committee organizing the annual luncheon.

Poly High Franklin Hughes Stevens Washington Poly Gling Carolze Mouser GAA

USC Seniors Propose Graduation Boycott of Governor Shivers

USC students press 3000 letters urging seniors skip graduation rather than hear Gov. Allan Shivers. President Bill Alystyne says diplomas still earned without attendance. Faculty donors cover much mailing cost, while university president rebukes Senate for seeking replacement of the Texas governor as speaker.

Los Angeles University of Souther California Allan Shivers of Texas Bill Alystyne Gov. Shivers I University Fred. Ol Fage Senate Shivers USC Texas

College Tuition Hike Jailed for Raspberry

District judge in Carlsbad sentences Myrtle McCool to 48 hours in jail after an incident at a California tuition hearing. The case involved out-of-state students and a partition suit linked to college tuition levels.

Carlsbad Sacramento Legisla Tion Myrtle McCool California Dhe Hearine Envernas

Tenth U S President Across puzzle remnants show Tyler clues

A fragmented OCR style puzzle page lists clues for a crossword style fill in. It references the tenth U S president John Tyler and includes numbered across and down hints with scattered partial words and misreads.

Eighth Grader Wins State Essay Contest

Lynne Leek, eighth grade pupil at Washington Junior High School, won first prize and 56 dollars for her essay Flow the Spanish American War Influenced the Building of the Panama Canal. Sponsored by the United Spanish War Veterans auxiliaries, with chairs Adena Lida and Gna Fay Miller. Lynne resides with her aunt at 1161 Pacific Avenue. award presentation set for June 14 at 3 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall.

Lynne Leek Washington Junior High School Panamta Canal United Lynne William McKinley Long Beach Gna Fay Miller Adena Lida Pacific Avenue

Scholarships Abound as Spring Offers Big Winners

In this season of opportunities, Jos. Jim Andrews wins a full tuition scholarship to the University of Southern California and John Lee secures a full tuition scholarship to Brigham Young. Janice Reinecke and Sharon Koon receive George Pepperdine College awards, Janice for 8300 and Sharon for 425. Larry Brown earns a WROTC scholarship covering tuition and living costs, LaBerce wins 50, and others receive 100 from the DCLA Alumni Association and 100 from the Pan Hellenic League. Jinny Pat Andersen gets 100 from the Pilots Club while Shaman Rogers receives 50.

Jordan Jos Jim Andrews University of Southern California John Lee Brigham Young Janice Reinecke Sharon Koon George Pepperdine College Janice Sharon Larry Brown

Poly High names song and yell leaders after elections

On May 18 to 20 Poly High School held elections for pep teams with about 44 candidates. Selected song leaders include AHene Astley Nancy Goodman Dot Humphreys Willene Edwards Patty Nash Lois Pickering and Jeanette Ragsdale. Flag routine leaders are Diane Hamilton Rosemary Anse Serville Anim Smith Jean McMurray Patsy Triggs Michi Kateoka and Pat Bastian. Yell leaders are Peppy Martin Don Grammer Julia Neon Jimmie Fukumoto and Marjano Hida, one of four girls to run for the office, marking a historic second year a girl may run for yell.

Poly High School Ahene Astley Nancy Goodman Dot Humphreys Willene Edwards

Wilson Junior Named Editor of Wilson High Loudspeaker

John Leonard, outstanding Wilson junior, named fall semester editor of the Loudspeaker at the annual banquet at Knott's Berry Farm. Nancy Plumb becomes managing editor. staff aides named. Attendees include Jim Foor, Georgia Higgins, Diane Padgham, Toby Brightman, Teresa Abbott, Margot Tillotson, Sally Gartner, and others in various editorial roles.

John Leonard Wilson Knott's Berry Farm Nancy Plumb Bruinville Vison Trmet Padgham Dick Ashcrat Jim Foor Page One Harry J. Monre Georgia Higgins iMr Eaton O. Bemis Terry Wisot Doyce Leon G. Catlin Koehler iMiss Kathy Harrison Irmel Jane Liftlander Diane O. Padgham Johnson Marianne Max Morrison Ford Toby Brightman Sandra Perry Bill Campbell Vaughn Young Gary Herbertson Linda Breckenridge Teresa Abbott Margot Tillotson Sally Gartner Press- Telegram Ronelle ‘Chase Joan Carmichael Joan Puckett Annette Jackson John Gartner Ford Foundation

Senior Prom at Poly High Sets Aqua Marine Theme

Poly High announces its senior prom on Friday June 3 in the boys gym from 7:30 to 12. Music in the Glenn Miller style will be by Tommy and his orchestra. Carol Freeman is grand chairman with Norman Haskell as faculty adviser and several committee chairmen handling decorations, entertainment, cloak room, dates, and refreshments.

Poly High Glenn Miller Tommy ‘S Ole Jones Mmany Southern California Prep

Saint Anthony High School Senior Sodality Dance Recap

Rhapsody in Blue served as the dance theme at Saint Anthony High School Senior Sodality’s year end event held Friday May 27 at the Catholic Center from 8 to 11 pm. Swing Set provided music for the popular closing social. officers Jangene Colombo Virginia Baker Mary Corcoran Josephine Atha led planning under Sister Mary Grace.

St. Anthony High School Catholic Center Jangene Colombo Virginia Baker Mary Corcoran Tary Josephine Atha Moderatar iMary Grace

Poly CC Awards Honor Jill Buchan and Karen Huf

Nancy Goodman presented Poly Chamber of Commerce scholarships to Jill Buchan and Karen Huf at a May 18 meeting. Each recipient received 25 dollars and plans to major in education at Long Beach State College. The chamber highlighted recent projects and a campus carnival booth plus a cake bake. Nerney praised the year of fundraising and teamwork backing the awards.

Jill Buchan Karen Huf Nerney

Jordan Elects Officers At High School Installation

At the David Starr Jordan High School installation, new fall officers were sworn in. Ron Fairly received the gavel from spring president Bill Steuber, with Charlene Conrad as manager, Danny Adams as judge, Bev Bates as hostess, Denny Moore as host, Nancy Hill as secretary, and Shirley Bostic as library commissioner.

Jordan David Starr Jordan High School Bill Steuber Ron Fairly Charlene Conrad Danny Adams Bev Bates Denny Moore Nancy Hill Shirley Bostic

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