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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1968
Page
9
St Luke contributes a Christmas narrative recounting the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem with shepherds, angels, and the holy family. The account, rooted in Scripture, recalls Nazareth to Bethlehem, the manger, and the naming of Jesus as Christ the Lord. Bethlehem witnesses the infant, and shepherds spread the message as Mary treasures the events in her heart.
On a quiet afternoon in San Pedro postal worker Fred Dominici describes the Christmas mail surge and the challenges of dealing with eager children and stray dogs. He reflects on his decades delivering on the waterfront beat and plans a brief rest when the day ends.
Long Beach churches prepare candlelight Christmas Eve observances from 11 p m to midnight with Midnight Mass in Catholic parishes and pageants like Our Saviour's Lutheran presenting The Search for the Messiah. Covenant Presbyterian features Cathedral Choir carols and a Story of a Carol. The season notes prayers for Vietnam and Apollo 8 astronauts, reflecting a world at peace and at reach for hope.
Choral and instrumental music fills Christmas observances at St. Luke's Episcopal and multiple churches. Services include carols and messages by pastors, with candlelight and Holy Communion at various times and locations such as First Congregational, First Baptist of Lakewood, El Dorado Park Community, Westminster Presbyterian, First Lutheran, Christ Lutheran, Grace Methodist, Atlantic Avenue Methodist, Lakewood First Presbyterian, Bixby Knolls Christian, Carson Baptist, and others.
Pastors explain fire regulations change Christmas rituals with lighted candles placed around the sanctuary and extinguished lights for symbolism. Some choirs form a cross while others sing at multiple morning services, led by area churches and featuring family youth themes and a Christmas message from Cardinal James Francis McIntyre.
At 10 am a collection of unusual toys crafted by sculptors artists and craftsmen debuts at the Long Beach Museum of Art located at 2300 East Ocean Boulevard and continues until noon.
Judge Fred Miller 73 longtime Long Beach civic leader and retired Superior Court judge died Monday at St Marys Hospital after viral pneumonia. He served 31 years as a jurist, born Helena Montana 1895, educated at Wisconsin and Harvard, and practiced law in Long Beach. He is survived by his wife Eric son John daughter Mrs Joan Sternberg and five grandchildren. Rosary Thursday night at St Barnabas Church with private Requiem Mass the next day. Funeral services under Sheelar Stricklin Mortuary at All Souls Cemetery. Autopsy scheduled today to determine cause of death.
Charles L. Vickers, general manager of the Port of Long Beach and 44-year veteran, asked the Board of Harbor Commissioners to retire on June 30 1969. The board accepted the request and named Thomas J. Thorley as his successor, with Vickers offering to stay one more year if needed.
The Signal Hill council voted 4 to 1 to approve the permanent appointment of the mayor’s son as chief of police after a written opinion on potential conflict of interest. At a special meeting, Councilwoman Beebe changed her stance to yes, finding the recent examination competitive and valid.
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