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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1953
Page
2
Wilson students end a four year string in the black with a $4060 budget surplus. Early in the term the operetta water show and proms helped cover a shortfall while student body activities boosted income. Budgeted expenses total $23,000 with estimated income of $25,782 aided by sales of student body cards and treats.
City College initiates rush week with 260 coeds taking part in seven women's social clubs. Teas run today from 1 36 to 4 pm at multiple homes, with second round invitations Tuesday from 7 to 9 pm. Final teas set for October 6 followed by a joint presents event on October 2.
Student body officers at St Anthony's Girls High School outline plans for the year. President Jo Ann Rostrun, VP Molly Nolan, Secretary Sandra Nash, Treasurer Margaret Palka. Athletic Association heads Conaere Creamer with Debby Snellbaker. Judy Blackmore and Gail Robbins join as VP and treasurer.
The Boys and Girls Leagues at Jordan High School will sponsor many activities this semester. Dick Riggs, a senior, leads the Boys League while Sharon O Bergh, a junior, guides the Girls League. They will plan events including Alumni Day in late November and various assemblies and socials for students and alumni.
A school Cat's Purr subscription plan governs entry to the upcoming assembly. Hawthorne, the Bell Sisters and Ray Robinson are among former talent. Subscriptions cost 50 cents for students and 1 dollar for alumni or armed forces members, with a goal of 1400 subscriptions from 1659 enrollment. Mail issues are sent with each edition.
City College hosts the first Co-Rec and Jolly-Up night in the women's gym from 8 to 11 30 p m with free admission for students holding body cards. AWS and WAA sponsor a mingle of games ping pong volleyball badminton checkers chess and cards. Ann Allen leads the committee along with Mary Ann Martin on refreshments and Zu Ann Santala and Pat Belanger on advertising and hostesses Temple Gates handles decorations.
The California Student Teachers' Association starts its semesterly drive at Long Beach State College. CSTA, part of the California Teachers' Association with over 66,000 members, aims to set a record this summer. Chapter officers include Gus Kroll as president Connie Caster as vice president Ed Pearlstein as secretary and Nancy Hayes as treasurer.
Wilson's student government class begins its second year by launching the annual sale of student body cards with a goal of 100 cards per member and a total of 5000 cards. Members include Bill Marmion, Bill Baker, Diana Daniels, Nancy Shapiro, Jack McFadden, and others as officers and committee heads.
City College campus hosts open houses sponsored by several student clubs this week and next. Till men meet prospective members on Sept 28 for the Order of Hammurabi, Sept 29 for the Order of Victor, Sept 30 for the Caduceus Club, and Oct 1 for the others.
Ray Sugiyama former mayor of Washington Junior High is chosen Poly sophomore class president. Ernie Manzanares and Carolyn Byrd were elected vice president and secretary. Both athletes boast strong junior high records and plan college futures UCLA for Ray and City College for Carolyn.
Poly Paper weekly High Life earns the International Honor Rating for 1952 53 editions by Quill and Scroll. Judges praise news writing and the value of a journalism class in maintaining standards. Bob Sklar named editor in chief. Jean Ann Miller managing editor. Wayne Mills business manager.
Principal Harold Collins reports about a dozen bats emerge around 10 p.m. from hiding places and roost until daylight at Artelia Ciliton Elementary School. The five inch long, 12 inch wingspan intruders hang upside down during the day while staff hope for a solution.
The State Department of Public Works approved spending 92,584 for alterations to the administration and physical science building at Long Beach State College. Construction of permanent buildings on the 320 acre campus began last May 20 as the state plans a total outlay of 20,000,600 for the school now in temporary quarters.
More than 10 000 naval personnel and 55 ships will join a ve day amphibious operation along the coast starting Monday. The plan enhances fleet readiness focusing on antisubmarine air defense and mine warfare with landing craft dominating. Twelve mine sweepers and submarines will participate from Long Beach. A final mock beach landing is set for Friday at Camp Pendleton in two shore areas.
College freshmen and staff completed selection of 21 majorettes, cheerleaders, and flag girls. Arloha Puzey named chief majorette, Shirley Wesser is head flag girl. Remaining picks include Jeanne Andrews, Carolyn Buffalo, Nancy Brooks, Sally Darrow, Payus Hoffman, Shirley Thiele, Diane Booth, Joanne Graetzer, Carolyn Lauer, Dana Leftwick, Mary Reid, Tootsie Atkinson, Dick Cantalini, Bob McCracken, Bob DeWeese, yell leaders Cheri Claesson, Phyllis Dugger, JoAnn Faust, and Frances Phillips.
Jordan High teacher Norbert Pels, in Germany on an exchange, asks readers to send picture postcards of California scenes. He notes his students want views of Long Beach, Los Angeles, and other parts of the state and provides his Hamburg address for replies.
Puzzle clue list with numbered items covers geography language and history themes. Includes references to capital cities, prime numbers, and various cross word style hints such as prepositions adjectives verbs and nouns. Readers solve across and down entries to fill a grid.
A cryptic list of unclear crossword style clues with partial phrases and scattered numbers. Readable items include references to deiel sleluitt ain solsle, petty quar, lampreys, to cut, tendencies, colored lightly, near, makes this takes, onion relativ, gens of willows, Austria hes scenery, pewter coins of Thailand, nuisance, past month, Scottish sheepfold, individual, Burmese wood sprite.
Business and industry overview notes pickup in many sectors yet production cuts and firings. Auto output slows during model change while steel and construction rise. bonds rally and bank lending tightens. High employment remains a pillar with August nonfarm jobs at a record for the month.
The market has recovered about one third of the Aug. 13 selloff as shown by the Dow Jones. Inflation is awakening and several developments weigh on prices including easing tight money, defense spending, and higher living costs. Amid forecasts, the rally may stall near 265 270 with a possible January turn and ongoing inflation pressures.
State highway division approves a traffic signal at Artesia Street and Downey Avenue intersection. City Engineer Jess Gilkerson, informed by Los Angeles district engineers, said the project will be financed jointly by the county and state.
In a denunciation of "Prophets of Pessimism" Fairless argued the market and money exist, urging Americans to seize opportunity. He said American business faces its most challenging 20 years and emphasized that the nation’s future depends on decisive action today rather than timidity. He rejected claims that business is timid, attributing uncertainty to economic prophets.
Mrs. Barbara Shirley head teacher at a state supported nursery in Burbank says three of four teachers play piano and children would benefit. Forty children ages 2 to 5 seek donated piano funds or a used instrument, with $25 from a Christmas fund for repair or tuning. The school previously lost its Christmas fund to a burglar in 1951.
Fresh exhibits moved into the Los Angeles County Fair grounds at Pomona for the remainder of its 16 day run. The show offers vaudeville acts each afternoon at the grandstand and the musical production Fair Follies of 53 at night. Judging and competitions continue as racing and entertainment fill daily proceedings.
Multiple obituaries report the deaths of Harvey Hurst Pearl May Cox Cleonne O Farnum and Stanley W King in Long Beach and Seal Beach. Services are planned for Monday and Tuesday with details on chapels, officiants, and interment locations. Surviving relatives include spouses siblings and children. birthplaces and arrival years noted where provided.
Wholesale egg prices listed with multiple grades and formats. References to Grade A and AA, supply notes, and package details appear alongside pricing in small lots and larger lots. Information mentions retailers and commercial terms with varying quality grades and item descriptions.
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