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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1974

Page

14

Polar Bears Set for Chilly Surf at Cabrillo Beach

The Polar Bears announce New Year’s Day rites at Cabrillo Beach San Pedro led by King elect Jack Carr and Queen elect Anita Dragovich. The annual splash attracts 100 plus swimmers as lifeguards supervise and the group under LA Recreation and Parks awards membership certificates.

Cabrillo Beach San Pedro Point Fermin Pacific Jack Carr Anita Dragovich Carr Harbor College Polar Bear Club Los Angeles Royal Polar

Thomas N Miller veteran served in World Wars

Services were held in Santa Barbara for Thomas N Miller 87 Navy veteran of World War I and II who worked at the Long Beach post office. He died in Santa Barbara where he had lived since 1970. A Navy recruit in 1900 he moved from Indiana to Long Beach in 1916 and served in WWI then worked at the post office until 1942 when he served again in WWII as a warrant officer. He retired in 1950 and was a member of the Reserve Officers Association. He leaves a son Nicholas E a sister Mrs Edward F Hallis two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Santa Barbara Thomas N. Miller Navy Long Beach Miller Mr. Miller Indiana Azi

1.2 Million Voters Dropped From Registration List

The Los Angeles County registrar notified more than 1.2 million of the county’s 3.2 million voters that their names were removed for not voting in November. A double postage card allows reregistration if they live at the same address and respond within 60 days. movers must reregister from the new address. Cerritos College photography student Jill Bianco won the city photography contest for 18 and over, with her portrait on display at the Pat Nixon Home and Museum.

Los Angeles Cerritos College Jill Bianco City of Cerritos

Reading Classes At Cerritos College Grow Attendance

More than 600 persons improved reading skills in Cerritos College Reading Center fall classes. Officials say courses will be offered next semester with testing, goal-based programs, and equipment. Programs include basic phonics to critical reading, studying, note taking, vocabulary, spelling, and speed reading. A new walk in clinic lets students use testing and evaluation services. Spring registration runs January 21 to February 7 in the Administration Building.

Cerritos College Reading Center

Way Outer Broadway Talent Contest Downey Parks

Registration under way for the annual Way Outer Broadway Talent Contest to be held at the Downey Theater February 3 to 7. Eligible are youths aged 5 to 19 in Downey or in Downey Unified School District or instructed within it. All acts must register by January 10 with the Downey Parks and Recreation Department. Performers compete in age groups and by act type. Applications available from Downey parks, schools, studios and teachers. Cosponsored by Rotary and Exchange Clubs with the statewide Exchange Club Search for Talent.

Downey’ Parks and Downey Parks and Recreation Department Downey Parks Rotary and Exchange Clubs Exchange Club

Long Beach Emergency Calls Report Through Thursday

The Long Beach police and fire departments logged a 24 hour period of emergency responses ending 4 p.m. Thursday, including multiple trash fires, vehicle and apartment blazes, first aid calls, and numerous noninjury and injury traffic incidents at locations such as Maine Avenue Third Street Holtman Avenue Anaheim Street Pacific Coast Highway Second Street Ocean Boulevard Almond Avenue Willow Street Long Beach Boulevard Alamitos Avenue Garson Street and Magnolia Avenue among others.

Long Beach Maine Avenue Third Street Holtman Avenue Anaheim Street Elm Avenue Téth Street Pacific Coast Highway Second Street E. Ocean Blvd Bay. Shore Almond Ave Willow Street Garden Avenue Clark Avenue Orange Ave Long Beach Blvd Alamitos Ave 6Th Street Ausutic Avenue Mating Avenue Magnolia’ Avenue Spring Street

Hew official surveys handicapped program at Cerritos College

Hew specialist Sam Cespedes surveys college programs for the handicapped and disadvantaged. He audits programs to assess accessibility and effectiveness, reporting findings on how services meet needs and comply with federal guidelines.

HEW Sam Cespedes Department of Health, Education and Welfare Cerritos College

Y schedules Bellflower open house at Cerritos YMCA

The Las Cerritos YMCA at 15530 S Woodruff Ave Bellflower will hold an open house from 2 to 4 pm January 4. Executive director Jerry Gaudlitz notes demonstrations by instructors across classes including ballet tap belly dancing judo kung fu women s self defense self hypnosis teen dynamics guitar and dog obedience. Cerritos College reports 490 disadvantaged and 100 handicapped students in specialized programs.

Las Cerritos S. Woodruff Ave Bellflower Jerry Gaudlitz Artesia Cerritos Paramount YMCA

Ohio Band to Perform at Safari Lion Country

Ohio State's spectacular marching band, 250 members, will play a one hour afternoon concert at Orange County's Lion Country Safari. The program includes Baby Elephant Walk and Talk to the Animals with baby elephants roaming among the band. The band is in Southern California to support its football team for the Rose Bowl and will return to Columbus later that evening.

Ohio Orange County John Woods Wild Animal Park California Columbus

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