Banks and the Scotsman Bob A Reid A Life in Banking
L B Banks profiles Bob A Reid a World War I veteran turned banker in Long Beach. A former hockey player for Vancouver Los Angeles and more he rises to vice president at United California Bank linking sports civic work and business success. He recalls battles with bandits and his pride in Long Beach milestones including the Queen Mary and IBC efforts.
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Services Tuesday for Organist Ethel West
Funeral services for Mrs Ethel Mae West prominent Long Beach organist and teacher will be held Tuesday at 11 a m in Mottell's Mortuary Long Beach She came to the city in 1953 married realtor Robert P West and retired from music last May Surviving are her husband and other family members
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Fire Guts Tropicana Laundry in Lynwood
A Sunday blaze gutted the Tropicana Laundry and Dry Cleaning Co in Lynwood investigators suspect arson sparked the interior damage. Firefighters responded quickly and no injuries were reported.
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Burglary Reported At Long Beach Home
Shelby Baker of 4866 Oregon Ave. said burglars forced open a sliding door at her residence and fled with clothing valued at 245 dollars.
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Shelby Baker
Oregon Ave
Long Beach
Cerritos College Band Master Returns in September
Cerritos College band director and arranger Jack Wheaton will return to work next month after a sabbatical for postgraduate study. The Falcons Marching Band will resume regular Tuesday practice sessions in addition to daytime rehearsals upon Wheaton's return.
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Baldwin Park Boy Dies of Poisoning
An 8 year old boy Ronald Dunn died after ingesting an unknown poison by mistake Saturday evening. Police described the case as accidental and rushed him to a local hospital where he died Sunday.
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Bratton Questions Early Days and Black Studies Program
Dr. Bratton reflects on past events including a Spater sculpture demonstration from over a year ago. He notes stable faculty and dedicated students, says crises come and go, and questions the value of a black studies degree for employment in business and industry and society.
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Planners Weigh Pet Clinic Move At Palos Verdes Peninsula
Regional Planning Commission will decide on a zone exception for Golden Cove Pet Clinic to operate a veterinary clinic at 31240 Hawthorne Blvd. The Venice firm says it will not board animals there, citing light commercial zoning.
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Golden Cove Pet Clinic
Venice
Peninsula
California Bicentennial Moves Slowly North
The California Bicentennial marks its 200th birthday with 1769 70 foundational missions led by Father Junipero Serra. San Diego shows strong interest while Long Beach remains quiet, and the California Bicentennial Celebration Commission in Los Angeles coordinates events and mementos after Gov. Reagan signed Bill 101.
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Gordon Smith to Address Long Beach GOP Women
Gordon P. Smith former state director of finance will speak at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the La Fayette Hotel French Room on the topic The American Dream can be Reclaimed. The Long Beach commission notes many applicants for oldest resident, with Roy D. White of Long Beach named probable oldest at 107 years in June.
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Long Beach
Walter Knott
Buena Park
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Commission
Burglars Take Jewelry From Doyle Dobbs Home
Jewelry valued at 1100 dollars was stolen from the home of Doyle Dobbs at 5624 Vernon Street after burglars forced a bedroom window, police reported Sunday in Long Beach.
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Long Beach
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