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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1958

Page

4

Christmas Eve Services Across Churches in Web County

Readings and carols fill churches tonight as Christmas Eve services unfold. Listings include First Presbyterian at 161 E Sixth St and St Gregorys Episcopal with Saint Saens Oratorio, plus University Baptist and East Side Christian Church hosting concerts and tableaux.

HL AL Par Christ Fanily Altay First Presbyterian Phe Chiteh olLering Christinns Bach Iris Lewis Keith Bestar S Pert Gori Royal Stanton Chef Cherch Wills Ehuan Christian Peedovick Shaffer Prygayal East Side Christian Church Ncipal A Gregory's Charles Camille Saint-Saens St. Gregory's Episcopal Churchs E. Wilson St Mary Buchavist Trinity Lutheran Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Vhory Theadace Foveid Calvary Presbyterian Calvary Presbyterian Chacc Sed St Atutvic Ave Wilbue Pearklin Lakewood First Presbyterian Lakewood First Presbyterian Church Studebaker Rd Luke's Cpiscopal Clanne Ave Heimont Helgus Methodist

Whittier School Christmas Pageant Confuses Young Learners

Vera Williams reports on a Whittier school Christmas scene where second graders arrange the manger and interact with teachers about Santa and gifts. Pupils at Bret Harte Cleveland and Longfellow schools recount holiday tales while a maintenance issue at Bret Harte briefly distracts staff. A lively exchange features Santa, reindeer names, and a rousing final quip about knowing Christmas rye.

Bret Uarte Santa Claus Elizabeth Daley Bret Harte McGarwigle Shere Sara Jimmy Monier Altzen

Thieves Loot ABC Union Store Taken Goods

Burglars ripped a hole in the Jewelry shop roof at 34 Pint Ave and stole about $3,010 in merchandise from the ABC Union Store. Police responded after a burglar alarm, finding broken roof openings and entry points, with owner Tad Hoffman of 52 Watches mentioned in the brief report.

ABC Union Esther Sl Geond Jouel Poller Tad Hoffman

Lakewood Station to Open as Tolivette Named Captain

Tolivette, Bellflower resident and sheriff’s officer, is assigned as Lakewood station captain as of December. He oversees Lakewood Bellflower Paramount and Dairy Valley under Norwalk headquarters until Lakewood becomes operational. Garbe is named Norwalk Station commander. several new lieutenants and transfers accompany the move.

Sidney Tolivette Norwalk Lakewood Tolivette Bellflower Paramount Dairy Valley Sheriff's Department General Law Los Angeles County Wainwarparaiad Herdtan Garbe Los Angeles Beh North Long Reach Jauvette and Garbe Don D. Saulsbury Roy Wilbur George Walsh Jack Norris Fd Klinglesmith Roberto Trask Ron Jordan Robert, Hoffman John Davids Paul Zelinar

Real Progress in Clerk Talks at Southland Food Industry

In Los Angeles late Tuesday night the Retail Clerks Union and Southland Food Industry representatives reported progress in contract talks. State Confisiator Ed Peters said the situation is moving, with the two sides separated into rooms and a go-between aiding discussions amid tense impasses and elusive language.

Retail Clerks Union Southland Food Industry Los Angeles Ed Peters Salemate Minto Jinto Peters

LA Man Suffers Wounds After Coast Highway Crash

Ninety two head sutures were required to close bed calls suffered by David T. Racha, 38, of Los Angeles, after his car crashed into a service station at Macifie Coast Hwy and Marie Ave. He was treated at Community Hospital.

David T. Racha Los Angeles Macifie Coast Hwy Marie Ave Racha Conirmnity Hospital

New Motion Slated to Halt U S Suit on Oil Production

The U S government seeks to halt subsidence damaging the Wilmington Oil Field with a fieldwide repressuring order. Attorneys Salehell and Read prepare a second motion to dismiss for lack of indispensable parties, arguing the absence of 20 000 land and royalty owners. The judge weighs the filing as the government aims to move toward trial.

New Motion U.S Wilmington Oil Fields Federal District Court Los Angeles Nines T Salehell Long Beach Edmund 7 Hr Field Harry 0 Westayer Eaviter Eel Dau Tvinego Long Beach Naval Shipyard Feld Justice Department Fendants Long Beach Station Ocean Blvd Pasadena Green Stand Arthyo

Toys Stull Hidden in Ship Hold

Frantic efforts to unload 1300 bags of coffee from a German freighter collide with delays as toy automobiles promised for Portland children face possible Christmas delivery. Longshoremen delays spark questions about ship arrival and holiday plans as 1 minute shopping races to finish before year end.

Portland Ore Don Spire Associated Press Soho Long Beach Ide U Kotn Ant Spire

Schedule Set For Rose Parade Special Ariator Coaches

The Los Angeles Metropolitan Authority sets a Rose Parade schedule with trains and early morning arrival times for New Year’s Day. The event promtoes Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses activities and includes coordinated travel for participants and spectators.

Ariator Long Beach Pasadenia Los Angeles Il Authority

City Grants an Extra Holiday for Municipal Staff

The City Council declared an extra holiday this week for all municipal employees except those who normally work on holidays. City hall offices close Friday the day after Christmas and Christmas Day with compensatory time off for police and fire personnel. Sanitation workers on Friday will be paid. Public libraries close Friday but open Saturday on regular schedule.

Living Costs Hit New High in L A

The Labor Department reports a November rise in consumer prices in the Long Beach Los Angeles area with food costs leading the spike. Housing costs dropped slightly and automobile prices helped push the national cost of living index to the previous peak. Factory workers saw higher spendable earnings due to increased pay and hours.

Long Beach Los Angeles Labor Department Srong Bendi

Christmas card fund donated to Salvation Army by department

A departmental charity drive collected holiday card money from personnel and donated 36 dollars to the Salvation Army. D L Mohler, division supervisor, oversaw the fundraiser with Duldeed Parker in charge of collections.

Douglas Inferminal Transportation Dept Salvation Army D. L. Mohler Duldeed Parker

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