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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1957
Page
10
A reader asks how to talk to a boy she likes. The advice urges acting into confidence, start with a simple Hello, treat him as a friend, and avoid giggling with friends. Be yourself, practice speaking until it becomes natural.
Long Beach Poly presents its fifth annual Faculty Follies Friday during fourth and fifth lunch periods in the Poly auditorium. Tickets are 23 cents. Nine skits feature 65 faculty, with a telecast style and a camera switching quips. Directors include William Miller Suel Tempest Hume Paul Craven and Howard Smith.
Scholarship Society officers for the spring semester were elected on the Jordan campus. Steve Levine was named president at an afternoon meeting of club members. New officers include Pei Duane Hedy as vice president Sue Koeller as secretary and Jim Hayes as treasurer. The group aims to foster higher scholarship standards and broader service. A steering committee or Committee of Five assists with preliminary activity work and projects. Members include senior Larry Warner junior Steve Levine and faculty sponsor Mr. Robert. a sophomore representative will be chosen.
Wilson's Junior Statesmen off America has elected officers for the new semester Jim Marett was selected president, Sue Jacobs vice president, Pet Carmody secretary, Margaret Cook corresponding secretary, Posey Christman treasurer, and Don Stone sergeant-at-arms. Some members plan to attend the regional convention in March at Santa Maria.
The 1957 Rag Drive at Jordan concluded after eight school days. About 3200 pounds of rags were gathered by students, bringing in $388 for the school. Phi Sigma fraternity won the $15 prize, with Kappa Nu and Lambda Theta Tau sororities placing second and third. All participants bringing 10 pounds earned a movie on the drive’s final day. Proceeds fund school purchases.
Principal Keely presented seven high point students at Wilson with gold jeweled W symbols for leadership and service. Special awards went to Linda Sams and Judy Brage during the assembly.
Plans call the Wilson Canteen at Woodland Grove Recreation Park to be ready by September. It will feature two levels, patio, outdoor kitchen, social hall, and integrated lighting. ROTC promotions at Poly High include 48 cadets advancing to various ranks.
A benefit basketball event at Milliken gym drew many students as the Varsity Letters men’s club faced the faculty. Tickets sold for 10 cents, raising funds for an electric football scoreboard. The article also notes unrelated White House plans involving President Nixon and a goodwill international trip.
Five youths escaped from the Georgia Street Juvenile Jail in Los Angeles Friday night after choking jailer John Fitzpatrick to seize his keys. Three were recaptured near the jail. leader William Duncan 16 and two others, Willie Hargraves and Robert Blater 17, were taken into custody within blocks.
Recently elected officers of the Long Beach Poly Scheler Scholarship Society include Janet Helms as president Gil Walker as vice president Jackie Dole as secretary and Karen Polly as treasurer Future activities listed are their annual Ditch Day planned for March at Exposition Park and at the University of Southern California and a banquet on March 28 The initiation ceremony for new members is scheduled for Friday Faculty advisor is Mr George Tat with co advisors Miss Mildred Sobotka Mr Gerald Mesker and Mr Paul White.
A large prop curtain, 145 by 35 feet, becomes the main project of the costume class under Miss Jordan Jennings. The curtain will enhance Water show and related Jordan events, saving future propmaking time and allowing easy raising and towing as needed.
Daughters of the American Revolution awards for good citizenship were given to four senior girls from public high schools. Recipients include Sharon Nelson, Poly Sendra Snebly Wilson Carolyn Nance Jordan and Jeanne Grenier Micilean.
Warren Harwood a Wilson Loudspeaker senior and Bob Turk a junior represented Wilson at the National Association of Journalism Directors Day held recently at Westchester High School Los Angeles.
Frivay report notes Mother Marie Lourde, provincial chief administrator of the Sacred Heart Province, supervising 25 Catholic schools across Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico and Illinois, died in Denver. The Sisters of Loreto leadership confirms her passing and provinces honor her years of service.
In Encino a heavy pistol discharged accidentally through a wall as a 1 year old boy played with it. Daniel Murphy, 40, a cement company executive, was seriously wounded by a bullet penetrating the wall and striking him in the abdomen while riding a small tractor mower in front of his San Fernando Valley home. Police sought an unseen sniper but the child admitted handling his father's pistol. no charges were filed.
Mrs Mamie Eisenhower remained at Walter Reed Hospital for her annual physical tests. White House press secretary James Hagerty said all tests were not completed and she would stay until Sunday morning rather than rush. She entered the hospital Friday and was planned to return to the White House this morning.
Charles Graham, an electrical contractor, reports a stray boxer wandered into his yard and jumped into his car. Police and a Health Department official joined a 59 minute effort to remove the dog, finally taking it to the animal shelter.
Prices faced renewed scrutiny with FTC inquiries into fuel and coffee costs while inflation indicators show gains. Retail activity rose 4 to 8 percent year over year, with New York and Boston reporting up to 13 percent. The CPI hit a record 118.2 for January, and wages rose about 4 percent despite lingering living-cost pressures.
Senator O Mahoney urged a Senate inquiry into alleged links between private oil interests and U S Middle East policy. He cited documents he says show executives possess more policy detail than Congress and suggest U S aims to protect oil concessions as Eisenhower seeks economic military powers. Hearings paused until next Wednesday.
Nina Marie Merray 72 of 1060 A Cherry Ave died Friday. Survived by son Ernest F Hopkins sisters Florence DeLesun Ruth Forslin. Service Monday 2 pm Mostell’s de Peek Mortuary. Emery Bverette 73 of 214 Columbian St died Thursday. Wife Lulu Munce and daughters Color Munsell Veara Byerrun Le Vern Bennington Jay Hirschman survive. Service Monday 1 pm Mottell’s & Peek Mortuary. Oscar Woods 65 of 2338 Myrtle Ave died Wednesday. Survived by wife Fannie son Dennison McCall daughter Dire Collins sister Louella Strong. Service Monday 2 pm Friendship Baptist Church Lemon Ave and 19th St Harris Mortuary directing. Charles Christopher VOLS Lakewood 82 of 4617 Taculty Ave died Friday. Survived by wife Emmi sons Bard roll Kenneth J. sister Josephine Schounfelder brothers Fred John. Service Sunday 3:30 pm White Funeral Home Chapel Bellflower.
Market commentary notes bear markers and potential buying opportunities as shares show oversold conditions. Analysts discuss retracement targets near 478 and 169 in major indices while noting narrow annual swings and possible spring rally limits.
DEAN Belflower Robert leveland 71 of 13603 S Clark Ave died Wednesday Surviving wife Alka son Robart or service was Friday in White's Funeral Home Chapel Bellflower SHOOK Bellflower Harry 64 of 9183 Ramona Ave died Friday Surviving wife Myrtle Hy daughters Mrs William Canaan Mrs Robert Tanzan sons Barry Byanit Charles K sisters Mrs Bertha Register Mrs Grace Hawve brother Earl P Services Tuesday 2 pm in White's Funeral Home Chapel Bellflower
A market overview notes record business levels with some soft spots in 1957. Downturns in February reduced selling pressure as bears and pessimistic analysts receded. The piece argues volume shifts favor a future upturn, stressing Federal Reserve credit control and the role of penetration below support levels as a trigger for rebounds.
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