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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1953

Page

2

Poly Students Mull Organ Ice Maker And Water Fountain

Members of the Poly student government consider projects and funds for a long awaited school organ an ice machine and an outdoor water fountain. The student body plans sweater sales as this year’s activity while naming officers and outlining Monday council meetings and Thursday commission sessions.

Poly Bob Wells Marlene Barnett Commis Poly Beret of Arts al Davis Linde Louden Jim Richardson Dave Ward Sandra Elder Trene Sulles Ben Sklar Joan Bruse Bill Balcom Kazuo Fuji Ray Sugiyama W. Odie Wright Wathleen Harnett Everlyn Lofland William Carls

Big Program of Activity Opens Busy Year for G A A

Wilson G A A kicks off a large year with a Halloween party on Oct 28 for all members and sophomores in after school activities. Plans include a costume potluck in the girls physical education building as the sports season roars with clubs electing officers and meeting at least once weekly.

Wilson G. A. A Jane Hyland Todd Winebreamer Fegsy Peebles Mrs Mareh Miss Zelsdorf Mrs. Gunning Joy Bybee Nancy Kleinhammer Sue Filen Dikeman Margaret Breckenridge Ruth McConnell Fox

Students Form Library Youth Council Across Three Schools

Wilson Poly and Jordan students join in an experiment sponsored by the public library. The library youth council, started last year by Mrs. Doris R. Watts, aims to involve teens in selecting materials and holds a monthly pen ee discussion on relevant topics. The next meeting will be held on.

Wilson Poly Jordan Public Library Library Youth Council Doris R. Watts

Dance Class for Saint Anthony’s High School

Plans to sponsor a weekly dance series with ten Thursday lessons from 2:30 to 3:30 at Saint Anthony’s High School. Mothers Club and Derrall Call to instruct. Senior and Freshman Get-Togethers planned. Latin Club assembly included a Roman fashion show and a Caesar assassination play. Dragnet provided background music.

Saints Pat St. Anthony’ S High School Mothers Club Vand Derrall Call Caesar

New Campus Club Heads New Campus Club Heads

On Jordan High School campus the sixth week closes with club officers named. The listing includes presidents, vice presidents, treasurers, secretaries, and chair roles across fraternities, Y-Teens, Song Readers, yell leaders, Key Club, Math and Science Club, and Alumna Association, with multiple students named for each post.

Jordan High School A Phi Dicit Yiea Tom Beck Ilarola Garrison C. F. Mackin Joe Valdes Eo Lingley Chanttin Gene Spears Bil Steuer Art Scabbard Fraterniys Sim Palmer Lynn Richmond Lee Margah Stan Moley Sung Zing Pregent Nat Saardkourez Rob Raighte Bonita Spalberry Freda Pinkerton Bett Ver Manila Burke Sheri Jones Genny _ orsnaléd Chanlala Barbara Augustus Iead Sons Aigsaw Walker Karen Kemp Shirley _ Crawford Jtt Faraons Jean Smith Judge ‘Therhdike Disk” ‘Triaga Kim Palmer Aden” Brakenselk Larry Wepeter Math and Science Club Lee Slorgan John Cham Betty Conn Alumna Association Freedent Jaci Booth Gers ‘Thoms Handa Mathdes Gital Darla

Initiation at Jordan by Scholarship Club

The California Scholarship Federation at Jordan High School will stage an initiation Wednesday in the gym activity room. Newly elected officers include President Allan Bralen sick, vice president Jim Palmer, secretary Sandra Pulaski, and treasurer Pat Vickers. A mock initiation follows the phon e with many active and associate members listed, including Jim Palmer and Pat Vickers among seniors and juniors in the roster.

California Scholarship Federation Jorden High School Allan Bralen Jim Palmer Secre Sandra Pulaski Pat Vickers aneious + initia Sonals Alford Sean Alford Kathryn Allen Barbita’ Bale Fred “Bergeon Bevery Boylan Allen ‘Brakensick Bandra Brown Pat Casey John Cuthber Ain Shuri Commeau Betty Connors Betty Craver Judy Crystal Betty Dale Drat Davis Carol Dimmielk John Syer Kenty Fleeger Kile Gano Betty Sittespie Barbara ' Goldsmith Kent Goveman Marlene de Mann Dovelar Drummond Beverly Farmer John Flaherty Virginia Pletcher Sherry Gage Don Ihunkton Taviene Jokes Nancy Keating Karol Kelney Juanith Kern Martin Riare Sharon Koon John Lee Helhe Lewis Billie McGurner Bob Munn Vangéiens Newton Sharon O'Bergh Sue O'Diel Pat Perkina Paul Peterson Fredda Pingerton Patsy’ Relm Jimer Relacke Sativa Rogers Bob Rudder Ferald' Eherton Janice ‘Still Ronald Semerby William Stein Andy Sargent Sharon Stinson George Stakes Bob Simmers Mariya Truvelove Mary’ Tyler J Vickers Tide Weaver Irene Yeoman Supremares Pat Allen Jon Arnold Jo Ann Askin Conrad’ Berry Bonnie’ Buckly Beverly Bates Subley Bodine Dorothy Clauson Charlene Conrad Wanda ‘Corley Nelson Creamares Cox Nanc Danaher Dantalis Amuce Walaeth Ellen Dotgenrad Ba Joanne Fisher Clarm Gallegos Pat Garar Eee Same Ee Crehan Ni Greeley Barbara Nail Nancy Zit Anda

Murray Heads Spartan Club at John Dewey School

The John Dewey School students formed the Spartans club to foster school spirit and promote action. Elected officers include Bob Murray as president Janet Newcomb as vice president Donna Hartley as secretary Sylvia Kendrick as corresponding secretary Connie Roman as public Tela Ann Cuppy as treasurer Van der Most as program chair. One early activity planned is a Halloween dance Friday.

John Dewey School Spartans Bob Murray Janet Newcomb Donna Hartley Sylvial Kendrick Connie Roman Tela Ann Cuppy van der Most

Elections by Clubs at Wilson

Wilson campus club activity is active as groups elect leaders and plan events. Junior Statesmen hosts a regional convention at Mark Koppel High School in Ashanibra with Frank J. Smead as president and Bill Swening as vice president among listed officers.

Wilsons Mark Koppel Ashani Wiss Jail Frank J. Smead Bill Swening Shelly Rousse Kay McCampbell Sherry Hossum Dan Hall Wilson Jner Iris Whitman Ski Club Don Reeves Bill Marley Dorothy Allgrim Gerry Eischen Business Leaders of America Club Bixby Park Norma Bayer Jackie Kozak Corrine Weimer Jean Buxton

Sylvia Kendrick Club Elects Officers at Dewey School Meeting

The Girlz Business Club at Dewey School held its first business meeting on a Wednesday and outlined plans to visit business and professional women. Officers elected include President Sylvia Kendrick Vice President Janet Newcomb Secretary Barbara Lawrence and Treasurer Anna Nielsen.

Girlz’ Business Club Dewey School Sylvia Kendrick Janet Newcomb Barbara Lawrence Anna Nielsen

Date for Application for P. O. Work Set

Post office job openings announced by Postmaster Goodwin EK and Goodwin. Applications for Christmas work will be taken November 2 to 6 at the main office on Third Street and American Avenue. Veterans receive preference. applicants must be U.S. citizens, residents of the local delivery area, at least 18, and not holding a full-time job.

Wuit Hownel EK Goodwin United States Ind American Ave

Teachers Speak Before Poly PTA Meeting

The Polk city teachers association will hold its first meeting of the year on October 27 at 7 30 p m in the Coral room of the administration building. Theodore Reddick will lead a panel of teachers to discuss required subjects in the curriculum.

Olgarentereacher Association Coral Waom Theodore Reddick

Elks Plan Official Visit and Initiation at Lakewood Lodge

Hoy J. Worgen the deputy grand exalted ruler will pay his official visit to Lakewood Lodge 1885 at 7 p.m Tuesday Candidates for the lodge will be initiated in his honor at the Lakewood American Legion Hall meeting.

Hoy J. Worgen San Pedro

Petition Seeks Four Way Stops at Busy Corner

About 300 residents signed petitions Friday urging the City Council to install four way stop signs at the corner of 68th Way and Butler Ave. The area is described as a three sided blind spot with multiple accidents. The death of 20 year old Jerry Max Ruttman, brother of race driver Troy Ruttman, in a recent crash is cited.

68Th Way Butler Ave Jerry Max Ruttman Troy Ruttman

New Rains Add To Italy Flood Devastation

In OLIVETO Italy heavy rains sweeping through six mountain villages near Reggio Calabria hamper rescue runs for food and aid. Officials raise death toll from the past five days to about 35 with warnings it could reach 100 as 3000 villagers remain trapped and the threat of disease grows amid ongoing floods and highway disruptions.

Oliveto Italy UPI Reggio Calabria Ministry of Iworks Reseue

Five Drake Students Charged With Rape Case

Five Drake University students from Des Moines faced rape charges after the widow of a former instructor said she was assaulted on a farm field near Des Moines early Thursday. They waived preliminary hearing, bound to grand jury, each posting $1000 bond. The 31 year old accuser, Janey Ley, a former Air Force lieutenant, described being beaten and threatened to submit. A sixth student accompanied them but was not involved in the alleged rape.

Des Moines Iowa Drake University Janey Ley Here Thepee 2

Car Student Shot and Police Seek Unemployed Truck Driver

Los Angeles police hunt Meredith Nickens, 32, an unemployed truck driver, in connection with a shooting that wounded Robert I. Bradford, 29, a University of California student who had arrived from Berkeley to reconcile with his estranged wife Helen Bradford, who filed for divorce in June. The weapon discharged during a heated confrontation, injuring Bradford with a scalp wound.

Los Angeles Meredith Nickens University of California Robert I. Bradford Berkeley Helen Nickens Bradford

10 Days to Two Weeks for Korean Political Conference

Special U S envoy Arthur Dean said talks with the Communists should finish in 10 days to two weeks to arrange a Korean political conference. He warned the Reds may block any de facto conference if no accord is reached in about 14 days. Dean met South Korea’s President Rhee and emphasized a preliminary talks session to fix time and place for full dress talks.

SEQUL U. S Arthur Dean Dean Brontlay U. S. State Department U.N. Command South Korea Syngman Rhee Korea Japan Munsan Panmunjem Panmun Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission Red Wold

Student Pleads Guilty in Slaying of Girl

UPPER SANDUSKY Ohio A Cynthia Pfeil murder case ends as Roy Roger Schinagle Jr 19 Mayfield Heights Ohio Ghia Wesleyan student pleads guilty to a second degree murder and is sentenced to life in Ohio penitentiary He stood silent as the plea was accepted by the court and the case closed without further delay

Upper Sandusky Ohio Cynthia Pfeil Roy Roger Schinagle Jr Mayfield Heights Ghia Wesleyan Harold D. Ross Schinagle

Orchestra Leader Ben Pollock's Wife Pays Parking Fine

Doris Pollock paid a ten dollar fine to settle a citation for parking with her car at arm's length from a curb. She told officers the car had been sold a year earlier but ownership transfer was not completed. She appeared in court and paid the fine eight days before a scheduled Friday hearing.

Beverly ftiLus Ben Pollock Doris

Soviets Seize East German Industry For 1954 Return

The Neue Zeitung reports Soviet authorities are taking machinery and equipment from 33 East German industrial firms. The dismantled items are being shipped to Russia or given to remaining Soviet controlled companies. The listed sectors include steel, machine tools, chemicals, electrical apparatus, and ball bearings.

Berlin U. S. High Commission Neue Zeitung Russia

Four Convicted in Income Tax Shakedown Ring

Four former New York state income tax agents were convicted by a Federal Court jury for participating in a tax fixing ring that shook down taxpayers in the Albany area. Maurice F. O'Brien, Murray Telenker, David Witt, and Abraham Inkeles were found guilty. Edwin F. Rourke was acquitted. The government showed 17 taxpayers paid about 35000 in fraudulent returns.

New York New York State Maurice F. O'Brien Internal Revenue Bureau Troy N. Y Murray Telenker David Witt Abraham Inkeles Edwin F. Rourke Albany

Army in Europe appoints new four star commander

Gen. William M. Hoge, commander in chief of the U S Army in Europe, was invested as a full general in a ceremony at the command headquarters. The four stars were pinned on Hoge by Gen. Thomas Handy, deputy commander of European Command, and Mrs Hoge. Hoge previously led the U S Seventh Army in Europe.

Furl Udi Elitany Willam M. Hoze U. S. Army Europe Hoge Thomas T. Handy European Command U. S. Seventh Army

Martin in Germany on West Germany tour arrives aboard liner

Speaker Joseph Martin of Massachusetts arrived in Bremerhaven aboard the liner America for a two week tour of West Germany. He led talks with officials and planned visits to Allied commands and factories. The trip aims to strengthen U S relations and assess postwar recovery.

Masked Armed Pair Rob Hollywood Bar

A masked pair robbed a Sunset Boulevard bar today wielding shotguns. Marine Sgt. Anthony Mendoza, 28, stationed at El Toro, tackled one gunman but was beaten. Several hundred dollars, watches and rings were stolen.

Hollywood Sunset Bivd Anthony Mendoza el Toro

Death Defrauds Hero of Tower Rescue Effort

Santa Barbara headline tells of Howard Wilford and partner Charles England, two Los Angeles painting contractors, who climbed a 280 foot radio tower in downtown Santa Barbara on Friday. England died of a heart attack after a 30 minute fall attempt. Wilford clung to him with a safety belt and legs, while firemen reached them to rescue.

Santa. Barbara Howard Wilford Los Angeles Santa Barbara Wilford Charles England Atloignes Wilford England Jon EIST

Census shows 133,828 Indian girls aged 5 to 14 widows or divorced

Census figures released today reveal 133,828 Indian girls between 5 and 14 are widows or divorcees. The 1950 census summary also notes 14 percent of girls in this age group are married despite a 1929 ban. India’s population is estimated at 357 million.

New Deshe India

Ex-Officer Slain in S F Brawl

San Francisco police report a former Southern California officer John Overman 33 was stabbed to death in a sidewalk brawl with two strangers. One suspect, a deaf mute Arazee Terrell 35, was arrested. the other is sought citywide.

San Francisco Southern California John Overman Lompoc Santa Barbara University of California Thomas Cahill Arazee Terrell Overman Gloster McLaine Terrell McLaine

Mother Slays 2 Children Finds Peace

A 27 year old Detroit area mother Shirley Boyd from Inkster confessed to strangling her 18 month old and 7 year old children claiming the Bible commanded it. Assistant Prosecutor John Mowatt said a first degree murder warrant would be sought and Boyd was confined to a hospital while police said she told authorities she loved her kids but saw Satan in their eyes and found peace of mind.

Detroit John Mowatt Shirley Boyd Suburban Inkster Charles Deplanche ‘l Terry Robert

Air Defense Plane Crashes. Six Escape

A C-47 Air Defense Command plane with seven aboard crashed northeast of Limon, Colorado, after taking off from Peterson Field. One crewman, Lt. H. H. Van Auken, suffered scalp lacerations and back injuries. he remains listed as serious but not critical. The others escaped with minor cuts and bruises.

Colorado Springs Colo UPI Air Defense Command Colorado Mitchel Field Limon Peterson Field Chanute Field H. H. van Auken Compiter Camp Carson

Midwest Rains Break Drought Across Southwest States

Heavy rains drenched Texas Oklahoma New Mexico and Colorado easing a three year drought. Some spots logged up to nine inches in two days while other regions still suffer dry conditions across Missouri Kansas Arkansas and the broader midwest. Officials warn relief is uneven with wildfires and water concerns persisting in many areas. Weather experts call the recent downpours drought breakers and note renewed subsoil moisture in parts.

Dallas Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Colorado Wyoming Missouri Kansas Arkansas Louisiana Midwest Pennington Gap New York New Jersey New England New Orleans Mississippi Gulf of Mexico Big River H. C. Winburn Amsrlig Y. C. Childs U. S. Department of Agriculture At Austin

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Joann Bruse Helene Allison St. Anthony's High School Wayne Schulmeyer Colleen Corkery Tony Nieto Jo Ann Provencal Dick Medvitz Sandy Nash Ken Piercy Dewey Murray Heads Spartan Club City College Business Technology Division Sonny Wright Betty Howard Carylann Forgque Larry Hart Regina Sullivan P. O Poly Pta Dean Flopes George McArthur Brice Bruce Nealy Brice Nealy Milwaukee Bruce Army Death Defrauds
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