Valley Times Photograph caption dated March 7, 1957 reads, "Shown participating in ribbon-cutting ceremony at opening of new $1,050,000 wing at Burbank High School are, from left, Frank Fallein, president of Burbank High Alumni Association; Bill White, student body president; Mrs. Susan Lundstrom, Burbank Board of Education member; Mrs. Gordon Palmer, PTA president; Ed Bedigan, principal, and J. R. Croad, superintendent of Burbank Unified School District."
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Valley Times Photograph caption dated April 5, 1961 reads, "Burbank Girl Scouts aren't missing a trick to advertise their annual cookie sale which starts Friday to run through April 24. Directing unit of 'car sticker brigade' from Troop 7 is Mrs. Bill Donaldson, leader. Energetic workers are, foreground from left, Cathy Palmer, 12; Nancy Donaldson, 9, and Ellisa Dibble, 12. Mrs. James K. Barnett is general chairman, and Mrs. M. Gregg Swarthout, public sales chairman of event. Proceeds will be used for camping, and troop programs and maintenance of camping facilities."
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NEWS ARTICLES
The Los Angeles Times from Los Angeles, California ·
Sunday, August 16, 1964
Page 384
BURBANK Mrs. Gordon Palmer, as president of Burbank Council PTA, is surrounded by men. An estimated 40 of her council's membership is male, and many of those men are very active in the organi2ation. For example: Twelve of the 16 schools in the district have men principals, and all of those men serve as student welfare chairmen in their local organizations. One is Parliamentarian They are Roger Arnold, Miller; Harold Wakeman, Edison; Bertram H a g g, Emerson; David Lawton, Jefferson; Eric Gray, Horace Mann; James Derrick, McKin1ey; Charles Robinson. Stevenson, and Harold Oldson, Franklin. , Norman Tvedte, principal at Providencia, also serves as parliamentarian. Donald Lay is principal at Burbartk's two smallest schools Central and Monterey. He serves as student welfare chairman at both schools and special education chairman at Monterey. Herbert Nelson is student welfare chairman, legislation chairman and co-chairman of safety and civil defense at Roosevelt PTA. Nelson also serve as safety chairman of the Burbank Council and last year was legislation chairman. Active In Finance Work Men demonstrate their familiar fiscal responsibility through budget, finance and ways and means chairmanships. At Burbank High School, Henry H. Hayden Jr. serves as finance coordinator, with an assist from Harry Gritzner, William Shott and Roy Bar-rom. John Hall and Philip Bartko share the budget and finance chairmanship at M i n g a y with their wives. The auditor receives the services of bookkeepers and certified public accountants. Vernon Michel is auditor at Franklin; Salvatore Milazzo at Stevenson and Gene Regan at Central. Louis Deeter, office teacher at Mingay, is auditor and school education chairman. Many other professionals share their knowledge with the PTA.
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Valley News from Van Nuys, California
Wednesday, March 2, 1977
Page 18
COOBDINATING COUNCIL -- An in-depth explanation of "Neighborhood Watch," a joint project of the Burbank Police Department and Burbank Fire Department, will be given during a luncheon meeting of Burbank Coordinating Council Monday, March 7, at noon in the Salvation Army Hall, 233 E. San Jose Ave. The speakers, Investigator Ron Moore of the police dept., and Capt. Glen Duke, representing the fire dept, will be introduced by Barbara Wollick, program chairman. Joyce Palmer, president, will conduct the meeting and a report from the nominating committee will be presented for acceptance. The first area chosen for Neighborhood Watch, whose purpose is to prevent and eliminate crime, was one which had a medium crime rate, contained both high and low cost housing and had an elementary school and a junior high school within its boundaries. Response from the families was favorable and meetings were set up to show ways in which individuals could participate. Those attending the council meeting will have the opportunity of asking questions. The program will include the Rev. Drew Nettings, Tomme Lenz, Sherman Chavoor and Paul Forsee, in special presentations. The meeting is open to the public. Luncheon reservations may be made by calling Mary Kelsey at 842-5597.
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Valley News from Van Nuys, California
Sunday, April 24, 1977
Page 24
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS of gasoline consumption at-speed limits in excess of the 55- mile-an-hour legal limit will be explained at a meeting of the Burb a n k Coordinating C o u n c i l Monday, May 2, during a noon luncheon in the Salvation Army Bldg., 233 E. San Jose St. The speaker will be an officer from the California Highway Patrol. Also to be discussed will be the safety factors involved when trucks exceed the speed limits. An additional subject of concern to Burbank residents will be the presentation of information by a member of the Burbank Water Commission concerning the current water situation. Newly elected officers will be inducted by Mary Kelsey. Mrs. Joyce Palmer will retain her post as president. Others to be installed with her include Mrs. Barbara Wolleck, vice president; the Rev Drew Nettinga and Sherman Chavoor, secretaries and Paul Forsee, treasurer. The public is invited. Reservations should be made Friday (April 29) with Mrs. Kelsey at 8425597.
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Valley News from Van Nuys, California
Thursday, May 26, 1977
Page 44
Burbank Coodinating Council has scheduled discussions of requested subjects for the noon luncheon meeting Monday, June 6. in the Salvation Army Bldg., 233 E. San Jose St. A special report on summer camperships, the number available, locations and the current financial status of the program will be given by Helen Curnow. Activities selected for updating will be presented by Barbara Wolleck. program chairman. In this phase of the meeting she will introduce a representative from "Bridge--A Way Across." who will tell of expanded services in family counseling and group therapy, as well as services to families of the community, plus the financial aspect involved. The Burbank Redevelopment situation will be examined in reference to progress made, future plans for the Golden Mall and the effect redevelopment has on the tax income to the city and schools. Another service, the Retired Senior Volunteer Service Program (RSVP). will be described by a representative, who will tell of the wide range of assistance being offered in the city and the future expansion in view. Other reports of interest to the community will be made by Joyce Palmer. president, and other officers.
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