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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1953

Page

2

Jim Baker Takes Over CSF Gavel at Poly High

Jim Esker accepted the CSF presidency at Poly High as the new officers were introduced for the school year. Carolyn Carlson becomes vice president, Jerry Griffitts secretary, and Dave Duncan treasurer under CSF adviser Norlyn Dull. An initiation meeting for new members is planned, with associate members to gain voting rights after February grades. The group’s annual spring banquet will honor seal bearers. George Tracy returns as an adviser, joined by Mildred Sabotka and Paul Write.

Poly Csf Jim Esker Jim Othe Carolyn Carlson Jerry Griffitts Dave Duncan Norlyn Dullihead CSF CSP Scholarship Society Turkey George Tracy Lave Mildred Sabotka Paul Write

Commerce Club Plans Job Brochure and Trips at Long Beach State

The Commerce Club of Long Beach State College met on campus to map a February brochure featuring graduating members and job preferences. It will be mailed to industries in Southern California. Members also outlined field trips to Nasser Steel Fontana CBS Television City and General Petroleum LA. Freshmen begin a six day guidance program Monday to introduce services and campus facilities.

Commerce Club Long Beach State College Southern California Nasser Steel Fontana CBS Television General Petroleum Los Angeles Karl Russell

18 Poly Seniors Win Gold L's at Assembly

Poly's highest award for outstanding achievement in service to the school is the Gold L. Principal M Odie Wright presented the honorary pins in an assembly. Recipients include Lou Ann Barnett, Marlene Barnett, Margaret Beal, Connie Lu Berg, Carolyn Carlson, Carol Crosby, Jerry Griffiths, Rex Hoffman, Nikki Kahler.

Poly M. Odie Wright Lou Ann Barnett Marlene Barnett Margaret Beal Connie Lu_ Berg Carolyn Carlson Carol Crosby Jerry Griffiths Rex Hoffman Nikki Kahler Jean Ann Miller Dwayne Poston Margo Robertson Sendra Ryals Pat Sprague Marilyn Stivers Tsutomu Uchida David Ward Carl Wellard

Wilson Girls' League Opens Year With Big Assembly

Mary Snipes reports the Wilson Girls' League held a large opening assembly to introduce committees and officers headed by Tearmie Gauverich. Sophomores signed up for duties, with Sue Waddelow as vice president and Dorothy Cook as recording secretary among others. Committees include art and decoration, courtesy, dress regulation, flowers, friendship, hostess, publicity, and refreshments. The group outlines plans such as luggage day, pompom sales, a faculty Christmas tea, a dance after football games, and Homecoming help for Wilson.

Wilson Girls’ League Tearmie Gauverich Meenances Ak Jeanne Garverick Sue Waddelo

Jordan Hi Pupil Government Runs School’s Student Body

Jordan High School student government operates with six offices elected by peers. Roy Elzenga serves as president, Barbara Moran as manager, Arnie Schusterman host, Sheri Commeau hostess, Sharon Stinson library commissioner, and Jay Hagey as judge. Panthers football figures help shape campus life.

Ois Taeir Iroae Hormer Jnrdan Wiech School Roy Elzenga Sob Panthers Ene Barbara Moran Jordan Barbara Arnie Schusterman Shar! Commeau Arnie Sheri Sharon Stinson Sharon Jay Hagey Panther Seimester

Ken Piercy Heads Cat's Purr Staff at Jordan High

Ken Piercy, a senior with mall experience, leads the Cat's Purr staff at Jordan High as editor in chief this semester. The list includes page editors, reporters, and staff roles such as make up editor Cleatus Thompson, copy editor Sheri Gage, advertising manager Bob March, and circulation manager Diane Jind.

Cat's Purr Jorden High School Purr Spirit Ken Piercy Vonus Cleatus Chompson Charles Reed Sheri Gage Jodi Rydell Pat Gabel Jackie Fields Barbara Cooksey Francis Pepper Fredda Pinkerton Wendy Hanscon Connie Cummings Marilou West Sandra Chervenks Betty Craver Marilyn Burke Wally Fisher Dick Triges Page Norman Satterfield Beverly Kelly Forrest Brooker Bob March Barbara Belshaw Donna Smith Diane Jind the Exchange Camillia Breeding

Freshmen and Seniors Attend Orientation Tea Event

Freshmen at St. Anthony's Girls High School were put through activities to entertain seniors at the freshman senior orientation tea. The freshmen will have senior sisters as advisers and friends throughout the year, aiding their transition. Editors of the Paduan are Terry Laughlin and Joan Megaffin with advisers Sister Liguori and Brother James. The staff photographer is Vicki Cantoni and the next Paduan edition arrives Friday. The Anthonian yearbook is launching its student subscription drive later in the year. Junior Sodality committees, officers, and moderator Sister M Patricia LH begin organizing, with Helene Allison as vice prefect, Carol Hoffman as secretary, Gretchen Wenseller as treasurer, and Sue Perry.

St. Anthony's Girls High School Terry Laughlin Joan Megaffin Paduan Liguori LHM James C.S.C Vicki Cantoni Anthonian St. Anthony's Sodality Immaculate Heart College M. Patricia LH. Sodality Helene Allison Carol Hoffman Secret Gretchen Wenseller Sue Perry

Color Day and Reunion Set for Oct 30 at Poly High

Color Day and homecoming will be merged on October 30 at Poly High with alumni events led by Robert Metzger. Noted attendees include Lorraine Day Barbara Britton Jo Stafford and Spike Jones. Activities begin with flagpole registration at 2 pm, alumni tours led by student government, and Burcham Stone placed on the new field. A brief meeting and refreshments in the girls gym wrap up the day ahead of the Poly Jordan game in the evening.

Poly Poly High Lorraine Day Barbaa Britton Jo Stafford Spike Jones Burcham Stone Stephens Field Poly-Jordan

Sophomores Elect Manzo ias President

Sophomore class officers were elected this week in the boys’ department with Henry Manzo named president Maria Munoz as vice president William Fitzgerald secretary Colleen Corkery was chosen Home Coming Queen for Monday and will reign at the game against Notre Dame Friday A sock hop homecoming dance was announced to raise funds for the Padua student newspaper Also mentioned are upcoming freshman elections and other student body offices.

St. Anthony’s Henry Manzo Maria Munoz William Fitzgerald Om Hendricks Colleen Corkery Saints Notre Dame Paduan U. S. Army Rifle Unit California Scholarship Federation Jim McEleney Richard Mueller Joe Remley Red Cross Council Terry Laughlin Carol Hamilton Maureen Mahoney Don Huber

Loudspeaker Wins All American Honors in 1953

Woodrow Wilson High School Loudspeaker earns All American honors for spring 1953 with top excellent ratings in coverage depth, leads, headlines, and sports writing. Editors Rosalee Tucker and Walt Cox lead a staff including Carla Stearley Bonnie Leineymeyer Merrill Lowry Don Hazelwood Sonny Wright Jon Meyer Hank Victs with printers Lee Pretz Doug Crew Ralph Pole Deck Lacy James Schmidt Jerry Hanna Phil Benson Max Morrison and adviser John Gartner.

Woodrow Wilson High School Rosalee Tucker Walt Cox Carla I Stearley Bonnie Leinmeyer Merrill Lowry Don Hazelwood Sonny Wright Jon Meyer Hank Victs Lee Pretz Doug Crew Ralph Pole Deck Lacy James Schmidt Jerry Hanna Phil Benson Max Morrison Adrviser John Gartner

Presbyterians Elect Officers in Southern California Board

The Rev Phil W Barrett of Santa Maria was elected president of the Southern California Co ordinating Board of the Presbyterian Church. Dr Denton W Gerow of Riverside was chosen vice president and the Rev Frank von Christierson of North Hollywood became secretary.

Pacific Palisades Phil W. Barrett Santa Maris Southern California The Presbyterian Church Denton W. Gerow Riverside Frank von Christierson North Hollywood

End-to-End Crash Closes 50 Miles of New Jersey Turnpike

A 15 car chain reaction crash near the Newark border injured 18 people on the smogbound New Jersey Turnpike. Fog then rolled in and shifted the highway to a 50 mile closure while state police investigated and traffic was diverted.

Elizabeth N. J Newark Northboun Ane

All Dressed Up for God at First Lutheran Church

First Lutheran Church Mio announces a Sunday series with Rev. Erich V Oelschlaeger preaching at 8 45 and 11 00 in Linden Ave. Teachers and staff led by Martin Schimmerer reconsecrate for new season. Children and Sanctuary choirs provide music. Adult Bible class meets at 10 am.

First Lutheran Church Mio Synod Linden Ave Erich V. Oelschlaeger Martin Schimmerer Everett Sebeldt Fred Ohlendorf Oelschlaeger

Novena at St Anthony's Church Honors Our Lady of Miraculous Model

St Anthony's Church begins a nine day novena for peace of soul family life and a war weary world with services led by Rev Diamond Ryan CM. The novena starts Sunday and ends October 18 with Masses and evening devotions announced by Father Ryan who will speak at all masses.

St. Anthony’s Church Diamond Ryan Vincentian Fathers Father Ryan

National Council of Churches Names New Administrator

Dr. G. Ross is elected administrative head to succeed Rev. Samuel McCrea Cavert who becomes executive general secretary of the U S Conference for the World Council of Churches on February 1, 1954. The promotion for Dr. Ross, longtime associate general secretary and former head of the International Council of Religious Education in Chicago, was approved by the council's general board in New York on September 16.

Br. G. Ross National Council of Churches Samuel McCrea Cavert U.S World Council of Churches Ross National Churches International Council of Religious Education Chicago National Council General Board New York City

Canteen Plans Big Build and PTA Push

Canteen members outline plans for a new building near the high school. A student committee is studying location and details while sophomore Don Lenzer will address the PTA for support. The canteen serves as a hub of activity with weekly hours and monthly dances, games, and events. Membership at Wilson is 56 cents at the door.

Sempers Ct Wusuns Foe'sle Don Lenzer PTA Wilson

Japanese to Import Disputed Iran Oil

Asahi reports a five year contract to import Iranian oil between Iran and a Japanese firm. Director Juro Ishizaki of Deikyo Oil Co. says the charter agreement was signed with Iran in August and he has just returned.

Lurlu—G Asahi Juro Ishizaki Deikyo Oil Co

Polio War and Reunion Night Share Page Headlines

In Washington the defense drive continues with 76000 new railroad freight cars urged and tax write offs for bomb resistant plants. Yet markets drift and taxes linger. Ruth Eastwood, Westminster mother of three and polio survivor, dies at 35 after a return home fall.

Westminster Ruth Eastwood Orange County General Hospital Cordislo St Frank Eastwood Westminster District

Trend of Steel and Auto Output Reflect Mixed Economic Signals

A week of steel capacity near 95 percent with strong car production outlook. GM and Chrysler in manufacturing ramp up expected to lift steel demand, while scrap steel prices bottom and then rise. US auto output projected to reach about 1.41 million in Q4, housing starts to exceed 1.0 million for the year.

New York Washington Defense James K. Knudson Defense Department Russia Treasury Humphrey Chrysler Shom Oklahoma City Toledo Arkansas Midwest Clarence Francis General Foods Corp Ezra Benson Taj General Motors

Market Outlook Sees Slower Rally After Volume Drop

The analysis notes a tentative recovery upper near 267 with 267.97 and 94.42 highs, while last week showed similar levels. It warns of exhaustion next week, a decline risk, and a volume slump from 17.4 million to 11.33 million shares as the market contends with tax selling and inventory rebuilding.

Obituaries: Charles W Chapman 59 of Long Beach

Charles W Chapman 59 of 1644 55th St. died Friday at home. Native of Brunswick Maryland he moved to Long Beach 32 years ago worked as city truck driver and belonged to American Legion Port 326 and VFW George Wallace White Post 1746. Survived by wife Mary A and daughters Dorothy Barnes and Idelia Chapman of Long Beach. Will be recited Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in Hunter Mortuary Chapel with Mass Monday 9 a.m. at St. Athanasius Church. Interment in All Souls Cemetery.

A Chapman Charles W. Chapman 55Th St Brunswick Samuel Thomas Port American Legion George Wallace White Veterans of Foreign Wars

Hog and cattle prices slide at midweek livestock market

Chicago AP reports hog prices plunged to six month lows as wholesale pork and dressed beef weakened demand. Cattle values fell with steers and heifers down 2.00 to 3.00, cows steady to lower, and bulls mixed. Lambs eased while sows and feeders show varied losses, with totals around 3000 head and overall declines broad across classes.

Chicago Sik Montha Veeck Revelpta Hood Jowest Alsce Buteberk Balable Ted Deavier Drie St. Muns

Poultry Market Listings with Weights and Prices

The page lists live poultry categories including broilers and other birds with weights from 134 to 2 percent and prices per unit. It notes various grades and terms like Grade AA and value indicators while mentioning stock and vendors. Names and places are partially obscured by OCR errors but indicate a local market roundup.

Penoraseigip Golante An Gradh & Tayton

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