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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1955

Page

8

Government Class Starts at Wilson

Government class at Wilson opens the new school year with 21 students led by William Holder activities director. Third period daily, the group aims to build leadership and govern the student body. board members include Wes Yong, Fred Betts, Babs Dinsmore, Jerry Meyer, Dick Landes, Georgia Higgins, Roneli Anderson, Jacque Buer, and others in student organizations. Projects underway include orientations, homecoming, activity cards, and elections.

Con Wigh William Holder Wes Yong Fred Betts Babs Dinsmore Jerry Meyer Able Dick Landes Georgia Higgins Roneli Anderson Safety Jacque Buer M Brown Campani Shirley Cooper Junior Statesmen of America Toby Brightman Jobs Lennard Landspuanert Gilbert Bishop Vicki Palmer GAA Marian Hodge Civss League War Ten Nelson Patti Kozak Becky Perry Jerri Jalvisor Greg Lobelell Tom Warren

Saints Name GAA Panel Cheerleaders Begin Year

Stephanie Berger of St Anthony Girls High School started the year with new vacuity cheerleaders and GAA officers. Newly elected GAA president Dale Mennassey will coordinate with moderator LEH M and Sister Mary Matthew. Assistants include Diane Dunne as vice president and Gretchen Love as treasurer.

Stephanie Berger St. Anthony Girls’ High School GAA Tea Rac Suave Dick Medvitz Jimny Nolan Tommy Neylin Judy Ytar- Tol Toni Guadagno Dale Mennassey Mary Matthew Leh. M Reus Thom Sherry Weddici Helen Jo Murphy Mary McNerney Diane Dunne Aidy Yharrala Gretchen Love

Canteens Launch First Members Drive at Poly Centers

Poly canteens begin a member drive for student recreation, led by Milehead Teen Tavern presidents Grant Heller and Joye Clark. Hutch drive officers assist with new state leadership, including Francine Engles as vice president and Matty Sloan as treasurer. Dances and pen cards are planned to boost activity at both canteens, with recent sophomore dances and upcoming events signaling closings of the drives.

Poly Homecoming Queer Election Starts Next Week

Selection of the Homecoming Day queen on the Poly campus will be held during the week of September 30 to October 7, culminating with the queen’s presentation at an assembly and a parade in conjunction with the Wilson vs. Poly football game. Ray Sugiyama is chairman of the committee. Only senior girls with Group TI eligibility may run.

Poly Paly‘Wilson Loner Beach Ray Sugiyama Standard & Poor's Jesses Spe Dow-Jones Dow J

Concert Program 1 by Municipal Band

Fragmented OCR listing concert program items and performer names. Mentions Municipal Band, venue Cincoin Park, various sections and instruments, and a number of garbled names and phrases. No clear event outcomes or dates.

Teal Meweh Municipal Kant Rueone Battarre Coschetar Charles J. Wayne Assiatant Entordis Broning Cincoin Park Trowhang Rughontym Smart Renky Teo Maret Cheral Qeorture Rosin Seh H Trombone Sale Ox Mastiie Holby Senthona Penn Linx Ciasian Branlianntre Bennet Orien Satin Anderson Raphantine Sale Mantaserie Bet A. Waitz Herbert Omaren Sansa Pi Paras Winer Ninved Eneners

German Lass In Jordan Class Sees Language Barrier Fade

Hetwig Kuster, a German student in a Jordan class near Tamburg, Germany, learns with minimal German instruction while communicating via interpreter. Born Kiel, moved to Hamburg, then to the United States with relatives. she aims to stay after completing school. She lives with her aunt in Long Beach and expresses awe at the city’s size.

Rew Jordan United States Herwig Hetwig Einfelder Volksschule Tamburg Germany Jeer Kiel Hamburg Helwig Long Beach

Poly Starts Rally Club On Poly Campus

First of its kind on the Poly campus the Rally Club organized by yell leader Julie Noon aims to crystallize enthusiasm at football games. After its first meeting Sept. 19 the group set a white shirt section with reserved 50 yard line seating and membership card checks. Sponsors are the yell leaders Julio Noon Jim Fukumoto Don Grummer Marian Hada and Peppy Martin with Stanton Long as Faculty advisor. The club held its first session at the PTA Milk Bowl Classic on Sept. 23.

Poly Julie Noon Julio Noon Jim Fukumoto Don Grummer Marian Hada Peppy Martin Stanton Long PTA

Jordan Cat Council Sets Daily Student Meetings

Jordan High School in North Long Beach enlists a new staff to manage 2530 pupils this year. Ronald Fairly leads daily student council sessions addressing classroom shortages grounds upkeep and student representation. Charlene Conrad oversees budgeting with student input while Dennis Moore Beverly Bates host events. Danny Adams serves as fall semester judge and the government class aims to boost spirit expand activities and plan more pep assemblies.

Jordan High School Ron Fairly Nancy Hill Dan Adams Charlene Conrad Denny Moore Bev Bates Dennis Nelson Boys' League Mary Edith Cline Girls' League Jordan North Long Beach Ronald Fairly Stuent Jeogneil Jordan Financial Dennis Moore Beverly Bates Danny Adams

Poly Wilson High School Rally Exchange Details

Poly and Wilson High Schools announce an annual exchange rally. Poly students visit Wilson campus on October 5 and Wilson students travel to Poly on January 6. The events feature pop assemblies and campus exchanges between the two schools.

Building Permits and Additions Across Multiple Addresses

A digest of building permits and additions includes numerous entries for residences and commercial spaces. Notable items cover contractors and sums for properties on Lemon Street, 6320 Lemon, Ximena, Myrtle, and Gaviota among others, with totals typically in the low thousands. The list also references an upcoming talent exchange event on campus in Room 202, scheduled for next Wednesday September 28, led by Jim Fukumoto and a named committee. Credits mention Imperial Pools and various contractors tied to dwelling alterations and new constructions.

Paly

Gruenther to visit U.S. for eight days of talks

General Alfred M. Gruenther, commander of Allied forces in Europe, leaves Paris Sunday for an eight day U.S. swing. He will speak in Chicago on September 28 before the American Bankers Association and attend the dedication of Gari Stefan Airfield in Norfolk Nebraska with other military conference and speech engagements.

Paris Alfred M. yGruenther Europe United States Chicago jAssa Tater Gari Stefan Norfolk Neb

Plans for Poly High School activity period return

After a failed attempt last spring Poly High School plans to try again next month with a weekly activity period. Student government members Barbara Braid Carolyn Byrd Gary Graves Kim Fukumoto and Sue Wylie lead the effort with William Millington as adviser. The period would include fashion shows assemblies athletic events and dances and allow teachers to meet with students for guidance.

Poly High School Barbara Braid Carolyn Byrd Gary Graves Internral Sorority Council Kim Fukumoto Sue Wylie GAA William Millington

Jordan Rally Inspires New Sophomores

Jordan High students have attended two weeks of assemblies and pep rallies to indoctrinate new sophomores with school rules and campus layout. An all school assembly outlined rooter requirements led by Ron Fairly before a Sept 16 first pep rally for juniors, seniors, and sophomores.

Jordan Ron Fairly auditorTium Evel Laer Jordan Centeen

Cadet Corps at Wilson High Plans Busy Year

California Cadet Corps of Wilson High School, a military unit led by Sam Wardle, boasts a membership of 3. Staff includes Jerry Langston as battalion commander Robert Bruss executive officer Charles Persinger adjutant John Murray officer and Tony East officer. The calendar lists four reviews annual inspection bivouacs rifle teams a military ball and a leadership school at El Toro Marine Base.

California Cadet Corps of Wison High School Sam Wardle Jerry Langston Robert Bruss Charles Persinger John Murray Tony East el Toro Marine Base

Paul Caubin Voices in Rain At Kenthdda Farm Meeting

About two hundred weary farmers gathered for an event led by Paul Caubin in Kenthdda. heavy rain drowned much of his speech as voices cried out and the crowd struggled to hear amid the downpour.

Ohwtor Kenthdda Adi Paul Caubin Danyer

Argentine Embassy in Bolivia Fired On

In La Paz Bolivian authorities say unknown assailants fired on the Argentine Embassy on Friday in an automobile. No injuries reported. Ambassador Alberto Salazer told Bolivian officials police have opened an investigation.

LA Paz Bolivia Upi Alberto Salazer

Seven Years Navy Mail Mystery Probed at Chatham

British Admiralty officials investigated a long delayed mail aboard the destroyer Constance from 1818. The mail was found in a dark corner of the Duchess, a vessel launched in 1851, prompting the probe into how the 7 year delay occurred.

Chatham England British Admiralty Constance

Pullman Standard dispute fuels Sunday picket line in Alabama

In Bessemer Alabama a ongoing feud between a former guard and Pullman Standard Mfg Co escalates with a Sunday protest. B L McClain 31 leads a line with his wife and two children while the plant remains closed amid freight car contract concerns worth millions. Union officials urge workers to return but McClain maintains the line as locals and national officers seek to resolve the dispute.

Bessemer Ala Pullan-Standard Mfg. Co B. L. McClain Viela Sfeer United Steel Workers of America CSO McClain

Tot Pours Coffee on Himself Causes Severe Burns

A yearold Garden Grove boy spilled hot coffee over himself Friday evening and suffered burns to the chest arms and neck. Georgie Henry aged son of Mr and Mrs Genrie Henry of 22572 Loraleen Street was admitted to Orange County Hospital in serious condition according to deputies.

Garden Grove Orange County Hospital Georgie Henry Genrie Henry Loraleen St

Athletes Choose Officers Map Autumn Programs

Vicki Palmer is the new president of the Girls Athletics Association of Wilson High School. She has served as treasurer of FTA and president of Swimming and Diving among other roles. The GAA plans a sophomore rally, a Halloween party, and a League Volleyball Playday this fall.

Vicki Palmer Wilson High School Treas Rer FTA GAA Ushers Sandraj. Wasserman Janice Krunis Sangy Aunt Ming Seholarship Jsughomore Sammy Winebrenner Pat Campbell Ida Lee Fox Nancy Angle Jo Wines Vicki Toutz Vesta

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