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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1958
Page
13
Bonnie Anderson, 16, a Jordan High junior, becomes the first girl to join the schools stage crew and now handles all lighting for assemblies and events. She joined to gain extra skills beyond regular studies and plans to major in physical education, leveraging lighting and sound knowledge.
Alumni of Jordan High School gather for an open house November 21 from 9 to 3 with a auditorium meeting led by Gordon Pickle. Booths for registration are set up by Girls and Boys leagues and the pep group hosts. The Homecoming football game vs Lennox is at 8 pm November 21, followed by an alumni dance November 22 at Lakewood Country Club with free admission for current alumni card holders.
Each of the five Moore League high schools will present a trophy to the student body pick for best displaying good conduct. The plan highlights school spirit and positive behavior across the district.
Poly Dramatists stage The Case of the Weird Sister a mystery melodrama by Dave Starr for Jordan High School Nov 21 in the auditorium. Five actresses will perform with Colleen Cat Lavonne Hyden Nancy Augusta ton and Rita Lynch in the first show and Bettie Hewlett Martha Kelp Cordelia Gercia Sherry Sontner and Leoney Brightman in the second. Directors Pat Humes and Jean Burrough. An Adult Booster Club supports school spirit with pep rallies and member tags at five cents.
John Cecil Holm's Best Foot Forward will be staged as Millikan's annual school play in January. Advanced drama students and Thespians will perform at RAMI Theatre, directed by Alvin Rashkow. The plot centers on a glamour girl's publicity stunt at Winsacki School prom, bringing humor and high school chaos. The cast includes Bonnieburguson Kathy Lewis Dexter Taylor Trend Harrison Frank Warner and others.
The Long Beach Society for the Hard of Hearing will hold a bazaar and luncheon at its clubhouse, 124 W 18th St, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. Ruby Hough, chairman, said the public is invited and many attractive Christmas presents will be for sale. Proceeds support the society's charitable enterprises.
A noisy column critiques new vinyl and a novelty radio record openers, praising Ear Grant The End for vocal range and tone. It mentions Come Prima versions by Radar Quartet and Tarcians Tajole, Everly Brothers Problems and its flip Love of My Life, Fran Warren Sunday Kind of Love, and Tommy Sands Mardi Gras Bigger Than Texas with southern guitar vibes.
Lakewood High plans a Boys League fashion show titled Fifth Avenue Fantasy with 28 girls and 2 department store sponsors. Pat Wolff chairs the event to resemble an inside de show setting, staged Nov 21 across two assemblies with prizes for top two boys chosen by drawing and judged on appearance and poise.
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