Beal, Bernice (fem) 24.oct.1886-27.jul.1965 USA Indiana, La Porte - California, Los Angeles
violinist, pianist, teacher, 1903 studied at La Porte High School, 1906-1911 taught violin in La Porte, graduated from Caruthers Normal School of Piano in Chicago, studied piano and harmony with Mary F Frothingham in Chicago, violin with Carl Becker in Chicago, harmony with Carolyn Alchin in Los Angeles, composition with Henry Schoenefeld and violin with Gregor Cherniavsky in Los Angeles, graduated from a Public School Music Course in Normal School, 1911-1920 residing with her parents in Los Angeles Long Beach California, 1920 at 645 East 7th Street, 1930-1936 at 36 American Avenue, 1920 taught harmony and music appreciation at Long Beach High School, 1930 music teacher with studio in Los Angeles, 2 years violinist of the Woman's Symphony Orchestra in Los Angeles, taught music in schools of Downey, Compton and Venice in Los Angeles ; daughter of newspaper manager Willis E Beal (Ohio, Dallas jun.1857-) and Mary Dell Knott (Indiana 30.jun.1861-16.jul.1942 Los Angeles)