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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1960
Page
35
The Florence Bixby P T A holds its first meeting of the year in the school auditorium on October 1 at 7:30 p m with the theme We Open the Doors to Bixby. Principal A L Resnik will introduce new and returning faculty and invite visits to classrooms.
The Lakewood Story film about Lakewood's development will be presented by the Samuel Gompers PTA at its first meeting October 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. Gompers faculty for 1980-81 to be introduced by Principal Loyd Landes. Girl Scout Troop 586 will conduct the flag ceremony and room mothers will host the social hour. Saying Stamp program to begin Tuesday.
A statue in Somers commemorates Old Bet, the first circus elephant imported in 1808, whose arrival and fate symbolize the origins of the American circus. The farmer's whim and the community’s response reflect the early ties between farming life and traveling shows.
A boys sports clinic for ages 5 to 7 is scheduled at 3 30 pm on Thursdays at Lake Wood s San Marlin Park. The Lakewood City Plate ning Commission will meet at 8 tonight in the council chambers with Chairman Roy Hanson announced.
Roosevelt Junior High held its first PT A meeting with over 280 parents attending in the cafetorium of the Lakewood school. Principal Reginald Knight welcomed attendees before introductions of Dr Robert E. Krebs and Vice Principal Gordon Thompson, who presented 38 faculty members. Mary Kirk outlined fall plans as parents visited classrooms after the session.
Parents at Douglas MacArthur School may visit classrooms and meet teachers on October 11 from 7 to 7 30 p m. The P T A meeting follows with an Inspirational Message by Mrs Elgood Brewer and a flag ceremony by Brownie Troop 448. A social hour will close the evening in the cafeteria.
The Sept 27 meeting in the Burcham School Auditorium featured Den Chief Cards and pins for Danny Daigh Steven Morgan and Reid Stober. W R Pulis and E L Angle led activities while parents attended an organizational meeting in the cafeteria. Special guests included W R Massey and Mrs Betty Pastusak from Burcham PTA.
The Pilot Club of Lakewood in Sacramento welcomes District 18 Lt Governor Elect Mrs. A Grimmesey. The event at the Tally Ho restaurant features an evening program with club officers and guests including Mrs Gene Nebeker. Mrs Grimmesey, a charter member since 1956, will preside and present progress reports on projects and planned community service.
Mrs Opal Landy announces the annual Founder's Day program for Oct 20 with a second benefit card party at the YMCA building on Nov 18 Proceeds aid YWCA American Field Service Ichor Clubs for teenage girls and the Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce projects including Lakewood High School Community Chest Drive and Pan American Parade Association participation.
The Ladies Guild of St Timothy Lutheran Church will host a daytime dessert luncheon in the Parish Hall at Woodruff and Arbor Road. The event adds to the regular guild meeting and offers care for children. Mrs Henry Kempt will speak on Are You a Broken Tou. Guests include hostesses James Wonds Norman Style Wallace Patton John Mewborne Brynhild Lightberg.
The Ebell Group 7 held its first meeting of the year at the clubhouse on September 27. Alma Scheel chaired arrangements with help from Mesdames Nissen Kissel Bland Brown Horne Hunter Weinberg and Miss Waddell. Fall table decor complemented a prepared luncheon as a brief business session preceded afternoon bridge.
The Lakewood Hey Scout District commissioner staff will hold its monthly dinner and meeting at 6 30 p m in the Lakeshore room at the May Co Lakewood.
A Desert Date and Gift Co store on Amolonfiz Ave reports lingonberry supply ran low after a sweet visiting lady requested them. The shop notes a small restock and invites others to claim the remaining stock while it lasts, praising lingonberries with Swedish pancakes.
A catalog note highlights four patterns of durable dinnerware designed for family or entertaining use. The items resist boiling water, pan to dishes, and dishwasher heat while maintaining color and finish.
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