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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1957

Page

13

Women Push Gym Workouts Across a Changing Era

In early pages a shift from male dominated fitness to mixed and women focused gyms is shown. New centers split facilities by gender with women embracing calorie burning, toning and weight training as part of beauty and athletic aims. Notable contestants in a Miss Welcome pageant and a mountaineer exemplar highlight the growing variety of gym roles for women.

Don Long Beach Jeanne Bray Carol “Atchin Antoine Efio Sechin Anna Kebow Judy Windsor Loretta Newton Misa Trebis Judy Wire Judy Jill Martin Jim Iran Sweden Joan l Gianders Joan U.S Steve Seymour Marti Engele Dr. Seymour Women of America Garden State Potato Chip Co Sharon Baker Wilson Tligh JH Martin Anne Trelies State College

West Side Subdivision Rezoning Denied by City Council

City Council rejected a proposal by Domine Estate Co and the Watson Land Co to rezone a western area for residential use. Only Councilman Pat Ahern voted in favor, citing growth potential but no current industrial need. Fire and police chiefs warned that access roads to the region would hinder future services.

City Manning Commission Domine] Ued Estate Co Wataon/ Land Co Pat Ahern Hare Lang George Maxwell Commerce Frank S. Sandeman Police William F. Dovey

D P Davis Appointed to Board

D P Davis has been appointed to the board, with the official action recorded this week. The appointment names Davis to serve as a member, joining the governing body and contributing to policy decisions.

Council Protest Studebaker Liquor License Request

City Council voted to protest the proposed on sale liquor license for 2008 Studebaker Rd citing proximity to Lakewood First Presbyterian Church and Cecil B Destitle Junior High School. Willard Don P Davis 47 of Granada Ave was appointed to a six year Civil Service Board term succeeding Earl C Spencer after 18 years. Davis a Long Beach native, Paly and Stanford graduate, World War I veteran and Army Reserve major, serves on the City Armed Services Commission and Korean War volunteer interview panels. He is Foster & Kleiser public relations representative, married with a daughter and granddaughter.

James T. Starr William I. Dovey Studebaker Lakewood First Presbyterian Church Cecil BA M. van Horn Willard Don P. Davis Granada Ave Civil Service Board Earl C. Spencer Spenycer Davis Long Beach Paly High Stanford Ile Army Reserve City Armed Services Commission Foster & Kleiser Co Ife

Road Block No License Judge Ends Drive

Municipal Judge Lyman B. Sutter convicts 25 year old Jo Ann Tuttle of two offenses since December. He asks why she drives without a license and sentences her to fines totaling 158 dollars or 11 days in city jail.

Lyman B. Sutter Jo Ann Tuttle Freeman Ave Sutter Tuttle

Tooth Decay Benefits Claimed in Public Health Debate

The Citizens Dental Health Committee chair Leo Vander Loans urged the public to seek authentic information from the Dental and Medical Societies and Health Department regarding water quaridation as a safe economical method to reduce tooth decay. He noted public health proposals face varied rejection and prolonged battles of idea.

Leo Vander Loans Citizens Dental Health Committee Dental Society Medical Society Mowth Department

18000 Teachers Form Pay Unit Set For Higher Salaries

A committee representing some 18,000 teachers in nine district areas was formed Tuesday to win a minimum $5,000 salary rising to $10,000. The coordinating committee will represent teachers in Los Angeles Heverly Hills El Segundo El Camino Latino Monica Glendale Inglewood Dulver City and Long Beach, chaired by Robert Wilson of Santa Monica Classroom Teachers Assn.

Mcalacho Los Angeles Heverly Hills el Segundo el Camino Latin Monica Glenedue Inglewood Dulver City Long Beach Robert Wilson Santa Moanlea Classroom Teachers Assn

Saucers Talk by George Van Tasso at Morgan Hall

George Van Tasso speaks on flying saucers as an authority figure to the Long Island Interplanetary Research Group. The program is Saturday at 8 pm in Morgan Hall located at 9th Street and Locust Avenue.

George van Tasso Morgan Hall 9Th St Locust Ave

Masked men rob North Long Beach market for cash

Two gunmen entered A&S Market at 5 pm brandishing firearms. They forced coowner H. Brownell and his wife Ruth to lie down, taking several hundred dollars from a paper bag and a customer’s change. The duo fled in an old light green sedan, with losses estimated between 200 and 300 dollars.

North Long Beach H. Brownell A&s Dowsey Ave Thrownell Hrownell Ruth Ral MHS Everly J. Lesta Johnson St Theatore Det Snap Tul Dive Teeweells Potter

Douglas Plan Hit on Service

Long Beach Motor Bus Co proposes expanded Douglas Aircraft Co plant service with six route extensions while cutting 11 other city lines. Bureau of Franchises members split with two councilmen hostile to cuts, voting to continue hearings. Net effect: 62,730 fewer bus miles yearly. debate over preserving schedule fidelity vs expanded service.

Long Beach Motor Bus Co Douglas Aircraft Co Bureau of Franchises City Myr Sam B. Vickers Ciy Daigo Traymond C. Keater Mat Ahern Eawill Nigver Ali] Keater Ahern Sessley Caunes Me Lewis D. Treese Virgil II Spangberg Bureau Comemission Douglas 1 K Raid Alex Groulx Pouthon Local 148 UAW

LB to Hear International Star Band in Britain

The Salvation Army International Star Band, a 36 piece group, will make its first appearance in Long Beach Saturday in the Municipal Auditorium at 8 p.m. The local Salvation Army advisory board, led by Major Howard Sloan, completed travel plans for the United States tour. Described as Britain’s most heralded brass band, the ensemble is on a command appearance tour for European royal gatherings.

Viritikh Salvation Army Will Mane Ha United States Ao P.m Municipal Auditorium Havel Long Leach Sale ‘Vation Army Howard Sloan Army Comemander Great Britain

Ring Stolen From Don Leake Jewelers In Cash Counter Theft

A diamond ring worth 500 dollars was stolen from the counter of Don Leake Jewelers at 314 Market Street on Tuesday, police report a sneak theft incident at the store.

Don Leake Jewelers Did St

Hospital fund drive financed by Alpha Chi Omega pledge

Long Beach area Alpha Chi Omega alumnae formed a project to raise funds for the United Hospital. The group presented a check for the first year of a four year pledge to support hospital facilities and related projects. Mrs John Davis accepted on behalf of the hospital fund and the bronze plaque will honor the sorority’s generosity. Mrs Frank Sunofsky, sorority president, said members recognized the critical need for additional hospital facilities and were pleased to commit their support.

John P. Davis United Hospital Fund John W. Brady Long Beach Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Frank Stanofsky Alpha Chi Omega Tuealay United Hospital Sunofsky Organs Fund John 2. Davis Alpha Chi ‘Onega Abs Davis Frank Sunofsky Presi Dent

Funds Approved for Scout Packs

City Council on Tuesday approved a special appropriation of $549 to buy camp gear for 82 Long Beach Boy Scouts. The vote followed a request by Albert G. Davis of the Scout advisory committee, with departments alerted to prevent site conditions from worsening.

Long Beach

Who's Owner Cleanup Hobbles Virginia Village Property

Virginia Village at 4300 Long Beach Blvd faces a cleanup delay as council learns the nominal owner is missing and several ownership changes may have occurred. City Manager Sant El Vier era reports a pending wheelty code complaint remains on file with City Prosecutor Jamies Starr's office, though not served due to the owner’s disappearance.

Virginia Village Long Beach Flvd Sant EL Vick+ era Keveral Jamies Starr

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