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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1950

Page

20

Daddy Teacher A Surprise In Grade Schools

The article notes a postwar rise in male elementary teachers in Long Beach Unified, citing factors such as salary parity, desire to contribute after wartime experiences, and a shift toward coed faculties. It highlights 56 men among 34 schools, including five principals and 41 teachers, with several campuses housing multiple male staff.

Ronnie England Fremont Edward Corns Long Beach Unified School District Gladys Potter

Young Turtle Creek Housewife Found Shot to Death

In Turtle Creek Pennsylvania a 25 year old wife, Helen Pugliano, was found murdered in her car along the William Penn highway. Police described it as a possible rape and murder with signs of a struggle and sexual molestation before death. Her husband James Pugliano reported her missing during his work shift at the Westinghouse plant in East Pittsburgh.

Turtle Creek William Penn Helen Pugliano Michael Gerjanic Milking Township T. R. Heimbeld James Pugliano Westinghouse Pittsburgh

Secretary's First Garden Is Failure

In Washington a secretary tried a window box garden after requesting soil and care instructions from the Department of Agriculture. The radishes failed due to overwatering or crowding, and a letter from Vice tor Boswell offered possible reasons and asked about her vacation.

Washington Department of Agriculture Charlie Brannan Secretary of Agriculture Ment Maryland RB. Boswell United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Administration Bureau of Plant Industry, Soils and Agricul Tural Engineering Beltsville, Md Onewell QUO Wsss Boswell

Ex gov Merriam urges revisions at Junior Statesmen meet

Former Governor Frank Merriam addressed over 300 California high school delegates at the 25th Junior Statesmen of America semiannual convention in Lafayette Hotel. He praised a resolution for state constitutional revisions and noted education in sex life and family relations to be established throughout schools.

California Frank Merriam Woodrow Wilson High School Sacramento Ed Hin Carol Noble Linda Plaisted Jenele Wride Audry Douglas Jack Brewer Sally Taylor Beverly Emigh Dan, Hinz Polly Gaverick

Frost Nips San Diego Tomatoes and Flowers

The first frost of the year blackened tomato plants and flowers in San Diego County. El Cajon recorded 27 degrees, Escondido 28, Bonita 30, with county low at 46. Citrus trees escaped damage though.

San Diego el Cajon Escondido Bonita

Hairdo’s Ruined Beauty Shop Gossip Policy Debated

Memphis Tenn November 11 WG A. V. Perry owner of a local shop backs a campaign by the Tennessee Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association to curb gossip in beauty shops. Perry says patrons resist the effort but aims to keep businesslike atmosphere with customers.

Memphis Tenn Tennessee Hairdressers’ and Cosmetologists’ Association A. V. Perry

Klan Rally Draws Thousands as Sheriff Faces Allegations

Grand Dragon Thomas Hamilton addressed about 5000 supporters in Conway near a 20 foot burning cross. He claimed lawmen took large sums from businessmen while Sheriff C E Sasser denied the charges and urged investigation. He praised Johnston's death as defense of Klansmen and vowed vigilante-style justice.

Conway D. C Grand Dragon South Carolina Ku Klux Klan Horry County Sourity Law Thomas Hamilton Hamilton C. E. Sasser Grand Jury Sasser Myrtle Beach James Daniel Johnston Klan Dan Johnston Johnston

Local Card Party and Club Notices Share April Events

Community groups in Long Beach announce meetings and social events. The Cornhusker Victory Chapter and American War Mothers plan luncheons and card parties, with musical selections and notes on guest speakers. Various lodges and clubs schedule meetings, sewings, rummage sales, and dances through the week at community halls and churches.

the Cornhusker Don 43 Will Pratt Marion Darlington Paul Amorial Ida Nunes Dietrich

Power Failure Cuts Water for 100,000

A transformer exploded at the Niagara Falls water plant cutting off water to about 100,000 residents including in Niagara Lewiston and Porter. Two employees were injured in the incident and the transformer supplied current for pumping from the Niagara River.

Niagara Falls N. x. Novil Niagara River Niagara Lewiston Porter

Kinsey Findings Seen As Challenge To Church Standards

Dr. Hermann W. Kaebnick of the Evangelical United Brethren Church at the 37th general conference in Dayton called Dr. Alfred Kinsey’s report a direct challenge to Christian church standards for individuals and society. He urged discipline, counseling, evangelism, and church aid for children and adults.

Dayton Ohio Alfred Kinsey Christian Church Hermann W. Kaebnick Somerset Evangelical United Brethren Church Commission On Social Action Kaebnick Kinsey

Farmer Trapped Cuts Off Own Fingers in Machine

In Columbus Nebraska on November 11 farmer Frank Jasa Jr freed his trapped hand from a corn-picking machine by amputating the fingers with a jackknife after a quarter hour of effort. He later had remaining fingers surgically removed at a Columbus hospital.

Columbus Neb Frank Jasa' Jr Jasa

Firestrikes J. C. Penney Store in Missoula Downtown

A $100,000 blaze swept through the J C Penney store in downtown Missoula Montana. Fire crews battled the flames as damage and smoke filled the area. No injuries are reported and the cause is under investigation.

Montana Missoula Mont J. C. Penney

Best Girl Boy, 7, Buys Wedding Ring

In Tulsa Oklahoma on November 11 a seven year old named Peter Avery asked a jewelry store manager to sell him a wedding ring for his mother. He saved 3.80 from 50 cents weekly. The shop owner Jo seph Alley approved a plan: 3.80 down and 50 cents weekly, after consulting Peter's mother Mrs. Ann Avery.

Tulsa Okla Joseph W. Alley Peter Avery Alley Peter Ann Avery

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