Wrestling star Joe Garson's Iowa roots and era tales
A garbled local reminiscence recounts a boy named Joe Garson from an Iowa neighborhood once near wrestling legends Farmer Burns and other champions. It traces his rise as a top wrestler between 1929 and 1936, his name change amid family conflict, and nearby influences shaping his career. The piece also covers radio enthusiasts, a large Arcitteurs convention, and a heat heavy commencement scene, ending with a motorists safety notice about removing rearview trinkets by Sept. 11 following a new law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
Westough
le Wor
Joe
Joe Garson
Crison
Hua
Milough College
Plan Urges Expansion Of Water Flood Project At Harbor
A city test waterflood expansion, to inject 19 000 to 15 000 barrels daily, aims to recover about 3 million barrels of oil valued at 24 million dollars. The plan, backed by Richfield and George Hills, would raise capital to 402 600 dollars and involves injecting Harbor water to push oil from the reservoir while limiting subsidence. The board discussed potential effects and liability, noting the area may be within a parcel controlled by the city and private owners.
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Wilming
Rich-tarney
Arbor Board
Pany
Rishfield
Vyolyes
Hilty
Manuyl Mayuga
Pichfield
Richfield
Bucket of Gasoline Sparks $15,000 Garage Fire
A garage owner, Yates, spilled about three gallons of gasoline used to clean engine parts at 3403 Bard St. The resulting fire gutted the garage and its equipment, with flames seen by hundreds as fire crews controlled it within 15 minutes. Nearby roofs at 21 Redondo Ave and 806 Redondo Ave were damaged, and telephone and electric lines were destroyed.
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E. 3Rd St
Skip Shuman
Bard St
Yates
Finemes
Gar Tages
Eleanor Nunez
Redondo Ave
Elizabeth Noles
General Telephone Co
Southern California Edison Co
Houghton Park Set to Shrink Jumbo Baseball Field Plan
A plan approved by City Park Planning and Recreation Commissions shorts the proposed jumbo field at Houghton Park. The revised layout reduces field length, moves the grandstand east by about 160 feet, and reconfigures parking. Proponents cite neighborhood use. opponents warn it preserves a stadium inside the park. The 26 acre site lies at Atlantic Ave and Herding St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton Park
City Park, Planning and Recreation Commissions
Dblegation
Atlantic Ave
Herding St
Toby Wick Returns to Civil Service Post in Long Beach
Toby Wick, former council member who did not seek re election, returned to the Long Beach Civil Service Department as assistant examiner after passing the civil service test. He previously served on the civil staff from 1950 to 1954 and led the service committee while on the council for three years, focusing on personnel matters and planning a campaign for the Fourth District seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toby Wick
Morthay
Long Beach
Sphinx Club to honor alumni at Wilton Hotel banquet
The Sphinx Club plans a 5 20 am banquet in the Pageant Room at the Wilton Hotel to honor alumni. Old-timers may attend and should contact John Fader, program chairman, at 4124 Country Club Dr for reservations.
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Sphinx Club
Poly High Sphinx Ci Why
Wilton Hotel
John
Fader
Country Club Dr
Dime and Quarter Theft At Naples Liquor Shop
Police report theft at Morrys of Naples Liquor Store on S. 2nd Street. A thief removed locks from two ice vending machines Monday and stole between 150 and 200 dollars in dimes and quarters. No injuries reported.
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Morrys
Naples
S. 2Nd St
Harbor Day Festival Promises Scenic Harbor Rides
Pacific Sportvishing unveils Harbor Day events on Pier A with scenic harbor rides and a Cree night ride aboard the Flyer. A ferris wheel, portable boat rides, free fishing boat and Catalina trip passes reward guessing contests, plus displays of boats gear and fish.
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Pacific
Pier A
Suqtoy
Harbor Board
Fer Childsen
Catalina
Boy 12 Hurt by Firecracker Near Home
Police report a 12 year old boy on Molino Avenue lit a firecracker near his home morning. It exploded and a piece of metal hit his left heel. He was treated at Community Hospital and released.
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James RK. Broadwell
Molino Ave
Davis to Head Pacific Coast Port Authorities Group
John P. Davis will head the Pacific Coast Association of Port Authorities for the 1957 58 term after election at the Seattle convention. A Kenneth Maddy was named secretary treasurer, and delegates set the 43rd annual meeting for next year in Long Beach with the local harbor board as host.
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John T Davis
Lang Beach
Herbor Corsmissiona
Pacific Coast Association of
Davis
A. Kenneth Maddy
Long Beach
State Rabies Study Aligned With City Ordinance Debate
A long pending state rabies study and an proposed city anti rabies vaccination ordinance were discussed but action was postponed. Council members await city attorney guidance on whether state law supersedes local regulation as health officials consider compulsory dog inoculation after four months.
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Charles M. Garrison
Ely Hiagure
Dr. Litwack
Jelty Health Officer
Inners Elvic
Fet Owners Protective League
Tdly
Camper, Son Found Safe After Sierra Missing
A Long Beach camper and his son, lost for two days in the High Sierra east of Visalia, were located in good condition. They had rested at Crystal Cave 20 miles from their campground in Sequoia National Forest.
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Long Beach
High Sierra
Visalia
Rengers
Wittington
Wayne
Crystal Caveton
Rings Stolen From Home In July to August
Blanchet and Stauffer reported to police that three rings valued at 8400 were stolen from a home on 4130 Pa tera Way between July 20 and Aug 4. The incident is under police investigation and authorities request information from the public.
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Blanchet
Stauffer
Patera Way
Ace judge Joseph B Maltby presides across departments
Superior Judge Joseph B. Maltby is described as an ace who qualified one day as a jurist. He conducted business in Depts A and C as well as his regular Dept E. He swore in a new jury panel in A for Judge Raigh K. Fierson who is ill and heard matters in C for Judge Beach Vasey, then addressed his own default divorce calendar.
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Joseph B
Rossmoor Area Kills School Annex Plan
Rossmoor developers abandon annexation efforts to join Long Beach schools citing cost and feasibility concerns. They argue many local children would remain in Orange County, while a study of costs and attendance is referenced. The district also approves maternity leave policy changes to allow four month pre birth leaves with doctor verification.
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Harnie
Rossimoor
Orange Count
Rossmoor
Newcomb
Long Beach
Ressmoor Smudenis
Sebast
Joona
Douglas A. Newcomb
Ross W. Cortese
The
Tract Development
Rassmoor
Orange County Line
Garden Grove Bird
Masorsky
Board of
Edccation
Two Hurt as Driver Loses Control of Car Hits House
A car crashed into a house at the corner of Ein Ave and 46th St injuring two people, a woman identified as Noemi Alevoot, 36, and her husband Oscar BM, 38, with multiple fractures and facial injuries. Both were treated at Seaside Hospital. Other minor injuries occurred in separate crashes involving a bus and a vehicle on Willow St and Easy Ave and Stanbridge Ave near Los Coyotes.
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Guvar
Tost
Carlier
Alice
Noemi &. Alevoot
Mtn
Kares
Oscar BM
Seaside Hospital
Kathleent Reese
Carson St
Sanedra Dane Reese
Aress
Long Beanie Motor Bus Co
Willow St
Easy Ave
Thomas J. Massey
Atarshal Stein
Stanbridge Ave
Jessie Stein
Anita M. Powell
Los Coyotes Diag
Community Hospital
Ousted cafe owner tied to alleged B-girl theft ring
The Gyro Room owner Holstun loses interest in the downtown venue amid civil action by Perry Morris's stockholders. A court case resumes before Superior Judge Fred Miller. Holstun and bartender Burke face August 15 trial on conspiracy to commit grand theft and related charges for allegedly using B-girls to separate servicemen from their money.
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W. Holstun
Robert Buk
Holowner
Astun
Nieto Ave
E. Ocean
Elva
Holston
Perry Morris
Fred Miller
Moller
Buck—Morris
Holstun
Morris Group
Thomas Burke
Prestie Coast Bwy
Thieves Enter Bar Vending Machines in Atlantic Bar
Police report a theft at a bar on Atlantic Street where burglars scaled a shed roof and forced a window to steal 183 pounds from vending machines early Monday. No injuries reported. Authorities continue investigations.
Burglar Steals 200 From Service Station at 301 Anaheim St
Robert A. Warner reports a burglary at his service station on 301 W Anaheim St where about $200 in cash was stolen. The incident occurred between 7 pm Saturday and 9 am Sunday, with authorities notified Monday.
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Robert A. Warner
Jolive
Aine
W. Anahein St
Bebwien
Novato Teen Fatally Sucked Into Loading Chute
A 16 year old high school athlete suffocated Monday after being dragged into a loading chute and buried under tar at Ioose San Ob the Marine Rock and Asphalt Come pany. Further details on the incident and the company involved remain unclear.
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Novato |Witt
Michael Culwell
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Lone
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Franch
Presient
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Colise
Allan
WSC
Sue Amar
Gordwin J. Knight
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Oscar H. Watler
Waltar
Virgil H. Spwigberg
John P. Davis
Port Authority
Long Beach State College
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Rossmoor Area Kills
Cortese
Long Beach Day
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Denver
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Shearwater
Fred Grown
Venice
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