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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1968

Page

12

Walt Disney Memorial stamp first issue offered in county

Orange County philatelists may obtain first day issues by signing up with the county Chamber of Commerce before September 1. The stamp goes on sale September 11 in Marceline Missouri Disney's boyhood home. Special envelopes will be mailed to Orange County addressees who send requests and 50 cents per cover to the chamber at 122 North Lemon Street Anaheim.

Orange County County Chamber of Commerce Chamber Larry Sierk Marceline Disney Lemon St Anaheim

Bridge Thomas Work Program Aids Maintenance Start

A San Francisco firm began a six month project under a half million dollar state contract to install mechanical aiding systems for painting fire protection and maintenance on the Vincent Thomas Bridge linking San Pedro to Terminal Island. The plan includes under deck I beam rails movable platforms and suspended work areas plus new inspection walkways air and water pipelines and a fire water system. Six coats of paint were applied on completion in 1963 and the existing iridescent green color will not be refreshed until next summer. The Ford J Early Jr Co Inc holds the contract with Richard L Hathaway noting high traffic since the bridge opened on November 15 1963 and projecting the 25 millionth vehicle crossing next year.

San Francisco Vincent Thomas San Pedro Terminal Island Richard L. Hathaway Thomas Bridge Hathaway Division of Bay Robert A. Warren Novato Calif Ford J. Early Jr. Co., Inc Warren

D A Hicks To Speak On Drug Problem In Orange County

District Attorney Cecil Hicks will discuss the narcotics problem in Orange County at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Orange University College of Law in Santa Ana. The lecture is part of five public education programs by the college titled Law for Laymen, with upcoming talks by Judge Vincent Dassimer on The Study of Law and attorney Peter Tornay on Wills and Trusts.

Cecil Hicks Orange County Orange University College of Law Santa Ana Vincent Dassimer Los Angeles County Perior Court Peter Tornay Costa Mesa

Honda Seeks Quick Sale After Independent Ad

Mrs. Frank Jackson of 2323 Termino Ave reports a Honda offered for sale via an Independent Press Telegram classified ad. The first viewer bought it and others continued visiting and calling. Local numbers for ads are listed: HE 2-5959, TO 6-1721, ME 3-0764, JE 7-7441.

Frank Jackson Termino Ave Press-Telegram Honda Jackson Bellflower Lakewood Garden _ Grove

Di-Gel extra action antacid relieves acid and gas

Millions seek faster stomach relief from excess acid and gas with Di-Gel. The mint flavored tablets promise complete relief by combining antacid action with Simethicone to break up gas bubbles and relax a tense stomach.

Tragic Foster Case Highlights Hidden Struggles of a Troubled Boy

A 13 year old in a Norwalk foster system died by hanging in his cell after repeated removals to a CYA center for alleged trouble. Authorities described him as developmentally disabled with emotional deprivation but peers recall a cheerful, small boy who struggled to cope with life.

Robert L. McKibben CYA Center Norwalk CYA

Spear Gun Accident Fatally Wounds Skindiver

Irvine V. Quincy a 35 year old maintenance engineer from Long Beach was injured when a speargun discharged as a wave knocked him onto rocks at Pacific Landing. He was taken to St Marys Hospital in satisfactory condition after surgeons removed the spear from his chest.

St. Mary’s Hospital Iivernon V. Quincy E. 20Th St Pacific Landing Quincy

Post Offices Approved for Seal Beach Cypress and Huntington Beach

Washington approves construction of a new Seal Beach main post office and authorizes Cypress and Huntington Beach facilities. Seal Beach site on Westminster Avenue near Bay Boulevard with a 510 721 land and building cost and 40 480 annual rent for 20 years. Cypress and Huntington Beach projects are in early planning with specified interior and platform areas.

Seal Beach Cypress Huntington Beach Post Office Department Washington Westminster Avenue Bay Boulevard

Public hearing on Los Alamitos Anaheim school merger set

The Orange County Committee on School District Organization schedules a public hearing for Sept 25 at 8 p.m. in Rossmoor School to discuss unifying Los Alamitos seven elementary schools with three Anaheim system schools. If approved, the plan moves to Sacramento for review and, unless rejected, to district voters for a majority vote.

Los Alamitos Anaheim Orange County Committee On Rossmoor

Services Wednesday for Henry L. Marsh

Final rites for Henry L. Marsh 91 of 288 Argonne Ave. will be at Patterson-Snively Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Wednesday. He died Saturday. Marsh was the oldest past president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 791 and a Long Beach resident since 1899. Survived by wife Fannie two sons Lawrence C. of Bellflower and Richard H. of Lakewood daughter Mrs. Dorothy Hill of Long Beach ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Dr. Curtis Mitchell to conduct the services. Interment in Westminster Mausoleum.

Henry L. Marsh Argonne Ave Marsh Order of Eagles Aerie Long Beach Fannie Lawrence C Bellflower Richard H Lakewood Dorothy Hill Curtis Mitchell Westminster Mausoleum

Torrance Freeway Hearing Scheduled

The first public hearing on the proposed Torrance Freeway will be held Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. in Torrance High School auditorium. State Division of Highways officials will present route location study results and accept testimony from government agencies civic groups and individuals. Twelve alternate routes were developed from the San Diego Freeway to Vermont Avenue. Torrance Planning Commission will issue recommendations after its Aug. 28 hearing.

Torrance State Division of Highways Torrance High School Government Agen San Diego Freeway Vermont Avenue Torrance Planning Commission

Notice to Creditors for the Estate of John Mutton

Creditors with claims against John Mutton aka John Hutton deceased must file claims with vouchers within six months of first publication. Claims to be filed at the clerk of the Court of California Los Angeles or delivered to Johnson & Johnson Long Beach 60 Elm Avenue. Dated August 1 1968. Homer H. Hutton Administrator with the Will Annexed.

State of California Los Angeles Ohn Michae Utton John Hutton Johnson & Johnson Elm Avenue Long Beach Homer H. Hutton Johnson & Johnson Attorneys-at-Law LBI Alamitos Beach State of California Mabel A. Settle County TI Corporation of California Title Insurance and Trustompany William N. Bivens Superior Court Elsie DE Roos James Deroos Elsie Crandall Deroos Susan Crandall Miller Deartment South “‘A William G. Sharp County of I. L. Conklin Pray Price Williams & Russell Petitioner SBI Darrell E. LA Force Baldo M. Kristovich Darrelle, LA Force N. Broadway Old Hall of Records Madison L.R.I

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