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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1957
Page
2
A high school advice column suggests how to invite a shy boy to a dance. If the boy declines politely, consider it a learning moment and invite another considerate date. Avoid hostile or bragging suitors. aim for someone who treats others well and can share a fun evening, even if not a class leader.
Caerulea editors report the Poly yearbook is complete and at the binders with distribution set for June 10. The theme aims to link diverse peoples while recognizing student work across math science homemaking industrial arts athletics art music drama and language.
Bonnie James reports on Wilson Semester student government contests with George Nettleman and Chris Rupe vying for top student body office while Carol Grimes and others run unopposed in various classes. Risa Selover and Eileen Smith seek the Girls’ League post as Brenda Crabtree and Carol Saracen contend for athlete president. elections set for Thursday.
This week listed top scholar recipients from public high schools. Among named students are Jordan-Ross Frank Jim Hayes Mary Clemens Zandal Lou Stephens Wilson-Dick Hopkins Avery Davis David LaRivier Bob Rennick Bill Ripka Olivery Sctly Alice Foss Phyllis Babcock Marlon Eggers Akira Endo Dixon Helston Bill Martin Mary K Phipps Petra Steuer Danny Detwiler Petra Incledton Jim Owens Larry Brembie Doug Incleton Pat Moll Ann Rippard Joanne Pratt Dick Wood Darlene Cook Poly-Jim McClain Sharon Torgerson Meriteld Billr Ilikan Steve Patton and F Birnie Dannav.
Sandy Budnick a Poly junior has been elected to the top position on the school paper High Life for the fall semester Suzete Breit will serve as managing editor with other posts to be announced later
After fresh fruit appetizers the Wilson Future Teachers Association held wards and installation ceremonies at the Greenbeier Inn last week. Seniors were honored and new honorees installed. Mrs Shever recounted her grim journey as an East Germany refugee and mother of a Wilson girl. Past resident Margaret Cook and Banquet Chairman Sandra Turner presided. The new leader is Lynda Sue Marke with entertainment and a closing summary by Sponsor Mrs Foxhaven.
Wilson's GAA will hold an awards and installation banquet at Huffles on June 10 with GAA credit recipients invited. Nancy Ingle, a student speaker, and a musical invocation are on the program, theme Moments to Remember.
Linda Heckman of Jordan has been chosen as an overseas envoy by the American Field Service for a summer exchange. She will spend three months in Finland living with a local family before returning for her senior year. The program aims to promote international good will through today’s students tomorrow’s citizens.
Jeff Cowan, a Poly High junior, has been elected student body president for the fall semester. The student government selections also named commissioners, a new editor, and staff for the upcoming school year with activities centered around the All-School Picnic and campus events.
Eleven Poly High journalism students received awards for top stories at the High Life Banquet held recently at the Petroleum Club. Winners include Lynne Beaulac in news and later in bureaus, Steve Morris, John Stacy in feature, Denny J. Bridwell in editorial, Gwen Newton in personality, Judy Odell in society, Suzette Breit in society, Norm Slomann and John Seymour in sports, John Filson in sports feature, with Joe Clark honored for photography and Nancy Omata for outstanding service.
American Airman 3.C. Mou-salli faced manslaughter by negligence charges in the highway death of Gen Stefanos Sarafis in Athens Alimos. Sarafis, wartime resistance leader, was killed when Mou-salli's car struck him and Mary Briscow, injuring her. Mou-salli, from Benwood West Virginia, was escorted to the Greek prosecutor after custody by American authorities.
Recently elected by the student body, five Poly yell leaders were chosen from 13 finalists who performed at the assembly last week. The winners Ronnie Allice Ernie Her rera Ed Nichols Jim Young and Gary Olson must show good citizenship, school activity, and rhythmic yell routines. They will lead the student body in yells at sports events for the year 1937 58.
Mini kan Future Teachers of America held a senior and installation banquet honoring 16 seniors. Carol Wasken and Linds Blackburn delivered an oration titled Supersonic Seniors. Officers installed for the coming year include Brian Cooper president, Mike Oldham vice president, Leah Burnstein secretary, Pauline Gillock treasurer, Linda Neson director of activities, Buck Cooke historian, and Mixe Finney Parliamentarian.
Caprice Poly’s Anchor Club chapter presents its second annual carnival Monday from 4 to 8 pm at 3851 Linden Ave. Proceeds support Seaside Hospital base Sinetes. A spaghetti dinner cake sale and judge’s cake, plus a magic show, will entertain the public.
The three week Beard Growing Contest at Razors Come Back on Jorgen campus ended last week. Trophies were awarded at the Hi-Teen Canteen with Friday night judging results announced. Winners include Chuck Buckman for longest beard Patrick MacLyman for best groomed beard and Dick Walker for shaggiest beard.
Barbera Annanderson led Poly High Girls Rifle Club to a decisive win over Jordan this week as she was named student body manager in a run-off election. Corwin was runner up. total score 67 to 80.
Paris politician Pilimin leads a draft program promising to save the franc and Algeria while seeking a broad National Union government. He met Socialist and Independent Republican leaders to win support, aims to curb deficits, boost trade, and push European unity through six nation customs union and constitutional reforms.
At the University of Illinois in Champaign Urbana about 32 students faced police charges after a campus melee that drew about 5 000 participants. Fifty were arrested, with several fined for inciting a riot and disorderly conduct as tear gas dispersed the eight hour disturbance.
In Blacksburg Virginia Friday night a mob of Virginia Tech students protested a city annexation of campus land. State police and Christiansburg officers were called in as about 400 to 500 students joined the disturbance. Two students, Jack Leo Garst 24 and Lawrence Keith Baker 27, were arrested for hampering state property after the clash. both posted bail. Authorities noted no confirmed damage and unclear reports on tear gas usage.
Philadelphia reports Rev Dr Clarence W Crawford of Calvary Baptist Church Washington D C was nominated for president of the American Baptist Convention at its 50th annual sessions in convention hall. The event honored 18 Baptists for contributions to community life and church work.
CHICAGO 3% The Southern Baptist convention heard Glenn L. Archer fault efforts by Archbishop O'Brien to obtain public bus transportation for parochial school pupils. Archer warned Hartford Catholic schools could close without bus service while Rep. Hays was elected president, and Connecticut debated free bus service for private schools. Archer said Catholic priests weaponize politics to win subsidies, implying serious consequences.
A fragmented crossword style puzzle lists clues and partial answers related to Washington state terms and geography. The grid references various words such as cities, landmarks, and state symbols, with scattered letter patterns and clue numbers. The reader is left with incomplete entries and no cohesive narrative.
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Forty ships of the 1st Fleet including carriers Essex Hornet Richard and Kearsarge will steam into San Francisco Bay June 13 for a five day visit. The force will be led by Vice Adm. Robert L. Dennison and will include fighters destroyers submarines mine sweepers and auxiliaries.
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