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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1960
Page
9
A 300 passenger motorship named Magic Isle begins its first holiday voyage to Catalina Island. Santa boards at Pierpoint Landing for the 22 mile crossing and will be greeted by scores of children. The ship departs Pierpoint Landing daily at 8 30 a m through New Year and returns to Avalon at 3 30 p m.
A power outage hit Los Altos area of Long Beach Friday about 2 15 p m and was restored by 6 34 p m Southern California Edison officials cited unknown cause as investigators, with workmen examining the fault. The Independent Witchboard received numerous queries after several Christmas gatherings were interrupted.
Mary A. Litsinger and Mattie B. Shannon present a Christmas pageant titled The Holy Nativity at 7 30 p m Sunday in the Glass and Garden chapel of Mayfair Community Reformed Church Bellflower Boulevard Lakewood The pageant aims to portray the religious meaning of Christmas.
The Long Beach Municipal Band performs today at the Municipal Auditorium at two in the afternoon. Concert details emphasize a daytime civic musical event in Long Beach with local attendance expected.
The federal government filed suit against Leonard A. Guilen of Paramount alleging negligence and recklessness in feathering the No 4 engine of a four engine DC-8 during takeoff from San Francisco on July 23 1959. The action seeks up to 1000 damages under the aviation act.
Claudia Doyle, 36, companion of bar owner Angela DePasquale, was released after questioning in the fatal stabbing of Douglas Sloan, 27, outside Angie's Tavern on Atlantic Avenue. DePasquale remains held as investigation continues. Sloan's funeral is set for Tuesday at First Southern Baptist Church. survivors include his wife, two children, a brother, and two sisters.
Winners in three divisions of the Naples Improvement Association pageant were announced. Recipients included GA and McClons in Bayfrun category, Corsi Bi Napali in Canal Front, and Raymond Gayton for Myton honors, with additional recognitions across divisions.
The report lists participants and winners in a local event at the Belnant Shore as part of a regional shopping day. Names such as Hoffman and others are mentioned in connection with the off the Lions Club Water division and related activities.
Guy TL Atkinson Co of Long Beach and Griffith Con struction Co of Los Angeles won California Department of Public Works contracts for freeway construction in Los Angeles County. Atkinson will build an eight lane Santa Monica Freeway viaduct valued at 4,887,617 dollars from Vermont Avenue to near Oak Street. Griffith is awarded 6,668.88 dollars to construct miles of eight lane roadwork on the Diego Freeway from 174th Street to Corance tal Laddy Street in Los Angeles.
Police Chief William J Mooney told motor ists to avoid reckless driving and drunkenness during the holidays Every officer will be on duty with other agencies to reduce traffic deaths This year 44 deaths so far in Long Beach compared with 27 at this time last year Roadblocks or traffic checks will be set up in Los Angeles Orange and Ventura Counties CHP warns enforcement will continue through New Years Day
The 25-foot cabin cruiser Joe suffered heavy damage after a late night collision with a larger vessel in Corellos Channel opposite Berth 90. Coast Guardsmen reported the Raipe Waiwaku was being towed by the Columbian Queen when the crash occurred. Owner Keith Lee of 2128 Willow Ave Palwnes was injured. Details on how the accident happened were not immediately available.
Henry Clack of Long Beach reports his sons Ralph 22 and Phil 25 were severely injured in a three car crash 30 miles south of Nogales Mexico as they returned from a fishing trip to La Paz. Ralph was hospitalized unconscious in Nogales Ariz with head injuries and later regained consciousness. Phil 25 suffered a leg fracture and his wife Gayle 24 had leg injuries. Andrew Andrews Gayle's father joined the father in Nogales. address listed 4242 Pine Ave.
A store owner at 4404 El Anahiem Street confronted two armed bandits who demanded cash. He fired at them as they fled toward their car, injuring no one and resulting in a police report by Charles F. Price. The assailants took over $200 from the register.
A crude oil storage tank blaze near East 20th Street and Main Avenue followed an explosion at Wilson No. 1 Well of the Victory Gil Co. Smoke darkened the sky for over 30 minutes as firefighters battled the fire. No injuries reported. about 50 barrels of grade oil spilled. Resident Nick Raptor and wife Amanda slept through the incident.
Desmond matriarch Llexnor C. Desmond, 69, widow of Judge Walter Desmond and mother of Gerald Desmond, died Friday at St. Mary's Hospital. Rosary Monday at St. Baristbus Church hall. Requiem Mass Tuesday at the church. Survivors include daughters Olive Desiined, Mrs. Mary McGinnis, Mrs. Constance Bond, Mrs. Eleanor Maloney, Mrs. Edith Daley. sister Mrs. Josephine Bombardier. brothers Howard L. and William L. Snider. 24 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Interment at HeCitivg Mortuary.
A Garda Grove coupe delivered a baby in a hospital parking lot after a race to the doors. Fatliy wid Yelva Innwatolit and Fatliy drivers aided as the infant was born in the front seat of Lanzerolta's compact car near Mennrial Hospital.
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