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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1956

Page

2

Austrian Exchange Student Integrates at Millikan High

Gertrude Estermann a 17 year old senior from Linz Austria joins Millikan High as the school welcomes its first foreign student. She volunteers with GAA Cosmopolitan and German clubs, notes American slang differs from English, and attends the Mozart Festival in Salzburg each summer. She lives with Dr. Gerhard Kohn sponsor of the American Field Service and says she is proud to be a pioneer at Millikan.

Millikan High Gertrude Estermann Linz Austria Ife Gerhard Kohn American Field Service Millikan Trudy GAA Cosmopollitan Salzburg Long Beach Millikan High School Darrel Wallace

Going Steady Dilemmas for Teens in Age 15

A 15-year-old asks about dating a 19-year-old and a 17-year-old sister who wants to go steady. The father refuses, and the girl contemplates leaving high school. The piece discusses age gaps, parental limits, and teen relationship pressures.

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Advice on dating while in school and staying safe

A reader asks about going steady with a boyfriend who will soon enter two years of service. The response suggests maintaining friendships with other boys, attending school events, and showing commitment to finishing school. It encourages not rushing into a serious relationship at a young age and notes that the father may accept this approach for safety and continued education.

Jim Pit

Poly High names Student and Officer of the Week

Reece Marcel selected as Student of the Week at Poly High for outstanding work in the Music Department. Steve Strong named Officer of the Week, serving as commissioner of organizations. both seniors active in student government and activities as Poly plans weekly honors.

Reece Marcel Steve Strong Poly High School Reese William Miller Ehoge Strong Steve Poly Reeve Poly High

St Anthony Clubs Prepare For Busy Year Of Activity

Local clubs including mountain climbing Ski Science and Student Council signal big plans once approvals arrive. The Homecoming game radio and intramural sports are among projects proposed with dances and other activities lined up for the year.

Saint Anthony's S Sl

Wilson High P T A Drives for 100 Percent Membership

The Woodrow Wilson High P T A runs October 8 to 15 aiming for full membership. A contest selects the five best jingles judged by Mrs. Minami, Mrs. Nosworthy, and Akira Endo. the grand prize winner gets two show tickets.

Woodrow Wilson P-T.a Minami Nosworthy P T.A Akira Endo Jana

Twelve Acts Selected To Represent Wilson In Shows

Jordan High elected new sophomores juniors and seniors with Sandy Howard Skip Lawrence Sheila Kerivan Dick Henn Phyllis Hess Dayle Hudson Frank Arundel and others taking posts. Twelve acts were chosen from about one hundred tryouts to perform at exchange assemblies with other area schools. The acts include accordion selections tango routines singing trios and pantomimes. A preview for students and teachers is set for October 16 at the Jordan campus.

Skip Lawrence Sheila Kerivan Pinky Poling Dex Davenport Ithé Jordan Dick’ Henn Phyllis Hess Dayle Hudson Frank Arundel Wilson Nancy Angle Sue Chunn Sherry Crook Charles Culver Sandy Dana Kay Donald Connie

Queen contest opens on Jordan campus drive

The first Queen competition of the year is now held on the Jordan campus as part of the P TA drive Jet. The goal is 2,250 memberships this year and a $12 target is noted.

Jordan P-T.a

Wilson High Key Club Sells Football Tags

The Wilson High School Key Club sells football tags at five cents each to boost school spirit during varsity games. Proceeds support bringing an American Field Service Exchange Student to the Wilson campus next fall.

Wilson High School Wilson

New Girls Party Fetes Poly Newcomers In League

The Girls League hosts the annual New Girls Party to introduce newcomers to league activities. Features include a slumber party skit and a pajama fashion show. New executive board includes Carol Williams as president and Lana Grey as vice president. Advisory board members and representatives from Portiz Welfare and GAA are listed, with Caprice and Blue Tri FHA also represented.

Girls League Polly Girls League Carol Wiliams Lana Grey Jackie Dole Sue Evans Ann Sstre Gerry Searcy Wendy Gross Lynn LaBreau Diane Weldel Norma Moore Anne Harper Judy Johnson Judy Odell Portiz Welfare Virginia Rigney GAA Janet Helms Carl Lewis Caprice Betty Herper Blue Tri Fha

Skunk Causes Classroom Exit At Local College

Students at Northern Oklahoma Junior College fled a Friday English class when a skunk inside instructor Joe Hochdorffer's desk released a strong odor. Duane Heaver traced the stink to the desk drawer, prompting volunteers to remove the desk. One student captured the animal and took it to the biology department.

Tonkawa Oslo Northern Oklahoma Junior College Joe Hochdorffer Duane Heaver Hochdorffer

Jordan Starts Work on Aquatics Show

Preliminary work has started at the annual Jordan water show to be staged in March by the Aquéttes. New officers include Linda Nelson president Martha Smith vice president Sue Zeek secretary Ronnie Russell treasurer and June Ebersole student director. Tryouts will begin October 15.

The Aquéttes Linda Nelson Martha Smith Sue Zeek Ronnie Russell June Ebersole

Saturation Team Aids Adlai in California Victory Sweep

A group of Democratic Senators and governors bolstered Adlai Stevenson's California campaign to mobilize voters for its 32 electoral votes. Hubert Humphrey Albert Gore and others barnstormed in planes to Fresno Santa Barbara and Los Angeles while Stevenson spoke in Long Beach and coast towns. They attacked Eisenhower and touted labor and social policy aims, with Richards edging toward Kuchel in the Senate race and Californians urged to turnout.

Adlai Stevenson California Richard Richards U. S Thomas H. Kuchel Stevenson Hubert H. Humphrey Minn Albert M. Gore Tenn Robert B.,meyner New Jersey George M. Leader Pennsylvania Frank Clement Tennessee Eisenhower San Jose Vallejo Petaluma Merced Caminos Pittsburgh Antioch Fresno Padidate Long Beach Santa Barbara Los Angeles Ventura Costa’ Vesa Anaheim Gore Oakland Calfornia Humphrey Dwight Eisenhower Senate Democratic Campaign Committee Cranston Richards Ruchel Washington White House U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Southern California Max Newnerton Eens Angel Riveraine Bishop Ban Barnardina Verona San Gabriel Burhan San Diego i San Banta Ana Roma Sante Barbara van Santa Monica Vans Angelan Airport Montevelio Torrance Wile Victory Minneagail Aphiene Tex Orieens Couia Mmi Amarile Albuquerque New York Dodge City San Antonio Balt Lake San Francisco Beatie Washington, D.C Aston Indianapo Winnemute Jacksonvilla Knoxville Winslow

Twin Birth Interrupts Oklahoma City Drive In Rush

West Virginia couple Dwigh t and Marie Smith traveling to California experienced a double birth en route in Oklahoma City. The mother went into labor near a drive in restaurant and a car hop led them to the hospital. Iris Barden of Wes ley Hospital reported both newborns arrived with seven minutes to spare. The girls weighed 5 pounds 12 ounces and 5 pounds 10 ounces. The father planned to relocate his Parkersburg restaurant to Long Beach. Their five year old daughter Sandra Kay slept through the event.

Oklahoma City Upi West Virginia California Dwight Smith Parkersburg Ily Marie Smith Smith Iris Barden Wesley Hospital Long Beach Calif Sandra Kay

Warren R. Austin Hospital Update After Stroke

In Burlington Vermont Warren R. Austin former U N ambassador remained in serious but not critical condition after a stroke. Hospital notes late today said he slept well and had not yet regained full use, with earlier reports describing a minor cerebral spasm.

Burlington U.N Warren R. Austin Austin Ater

Luck of the Draw in Baytown Bulletin

The p.m. bulletin notes Austin has partial paralysis of his right side and impaired contact with surroundings. Baytown, Texas reports a drawing will be held here along the usual horror show, with a grand prize of a complete funeral service and a 1931 appointment with the U.N. by former Halloween night.

P.m Austin Baytown Tex U.S Slong Harment U.N President Truman

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