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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1959

Page

20

Norwalk Driver Injured In Near Miss And Crash

A Norwalk driver, Charles Roof, 47, narrowly avoided several children on a gym set before crashing into a house. He underwent surgery for severe head injuries and was listed in fair condition at Carobil Hospital. Deputies traced the loss of control to a turn from Norwalk Blvd onto 11rst St near a residence. In Long Beach a 23 year old woman, Norma Jean Davies, sustained hip and chest injuries after veering, hitting a power pole and a building on Cherry Ave. She reported losing control at about 40 mph. Other crashes left several people treated for broken ribs and hip injuries at Seaside Hospital.

Norwalk Charles Roof E. 161St St Carobil Hospital Ranf Norwalk Blvd Tinto George Ayala Long Beach Cherry Ave Norma Jean Davies Qeana Ave Cherry Nielson Bump Co William Foladare 2Nd St Seaside Hospital Ida Robert. W. Abeton Peterson Ave Mary Carmen Belmonte Prado St Los Angeles Sioné Elm

Ortlieb duo endure hectic setup for two-ton sculpture exhibit

Inglewood artists Bob and Janet Ortlieb hauled a two-ton collection to Pacific Coast Club in Long Beach. A 351-pound Moses and a 40x120 inch Crucifixion frame pressed time as they staged the show with ice deliveries, improvised elevators, and a frantic last-hour setup before opening at 2 PM.

TL Lakes Robert Ortlieb Bob Moses Pacific Coast Club Bod Janet Inglewood Long Beach Ortlers Iceman Galleria Ortliehs Bib Ortlebs

Woman Burned Near Death When Nightgown Catches Fire

A 40-year-old woman in Santa Ana was critically burned Sunday night as her nightgown ignited from flames near her body. Police said she gasped that she would die as she wandered the living room with burns on her face and gown. Her brother Richard Fisher, 67, suffered burns while trying to beat out the fire. The victim was admitted to Gardens Hospital and was not expected to live.

Santa Ana Richard Fisher Fisher

Lehi Skipper Plans 18000 Mile Raft Drift Adventure

Captain DeVere Baker, who sailed a raft from San Pedro to Hawaii, announces a second voyage of about 18000 miles to test Biblical and ancient records. He aims to drift to Guatemala or the Indian Ocean side, with a crew of three, to prove links between Semitic migrations, science, and God.

Bearded Juddy DeVere Baker San Pedro Hawaii Commu-Yard America Lehi TV Miles Baker Central America Jesus Galilee Sultan- Air Ate Oman Indian Ocean Baki Peninsula Christ Guatemala Larry Foglino Ed Kelkauls Don McFarthit India Japan Formosa Philippines Manish Wilton Hotel Hawaiian Islands Israel Lehi Red Sea B.C Redondo Beach

Short Circuit Puts Area in Darkness

A powerline short in a 4000-volt line cut electricity to Hawaiian Gardens and nearby businesses for about an hour Sunday night. Southern California Edison said the outage affected the sun St area and traffic signals south of Carson Street. Deputies reported traffic conditions normal otherwise with no accidents noted in adjacent areas.

Hawaiian Gardens Southern California Edison~ Co Sun St Hawaiian Garden Carson St Norwalk Blvd

Jail Actor in Family Squabble

Lash Larue, a cowboy actor, was jailed in Orange County after a domestic dispute with his wife Pad die and sister in law. Police say the two women struck him with a telephone and mop while he fought with his wife. Larue, 38 or 45 per different statements, was treated for a scalp wound and held on $400 bail at Orange County jail after Garden Grove police detained him at his home in Garden Grove.

Lash Larue Orange County Land Paddie Margaret Ozbord Samuel Larue

Elderly man dies after alleged rooming-house fight

An 88 year old pensioner, Roger Ward, died in Harbor General Hospital after a Friday night incident at a rooming house on 403 B Fourth Street. Witnesses said Ward argued with another resident during supper, Ward struck the man with a wooden spoon, and the other resident knocked Ward down, police reported. Ward had been treated for a fractured hip at Seaside Hospital on March 27. Coroners notified police Saturday of Ward’s death.

Rob Jer Ward Harbor General Hospital Ward Seaside Hospital B, 4Th St

Rabinos Duo to Perform at Long Beach Civic Music Hall

Long Beach audience will hear Benno and Sylvia Rabinos in a piano duo at Civic Music Asia. The Concert Hall of the Municipal Auditorium hosts the 8:15 pm event.

Benno Sylvia Rabinos Aod Civic Music Asia Municipal Auditorium

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