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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1957

Page

8

Easter Seal volunteer mail drive seeks Long Beach helpers

Volunteers are asked to help prepare 600000 Easter Seal letters for mailing in Long Beach. Proceeds fund Crippled Children’s Society services with work at Pine Avenue and Daum. Hours 9 to 3 Monday to Saturday. work at home possible via Sunset Club rooms at Third Street. contact 2 2623 for arrangements.

Cinh Long Beach Crippled Children's Society Long Beach Area Mar Wil Pine Ave Vlours Daum Sunset Club Third St

Freedom ceremonies honor Nadie Mren Europe and refugees

Local news notes ceremonies in Front of City Hall at 125 p m Saturday honoring Nadie Mren Europe and other Western media serving Iron Curtain nations. Speakers include refugees from Communism and a mention of city officials and fraternal groups. Reports also cover community meetings, organizational elections, and local industry news.

Nadie Mren Europe West Satueray Acrie Order of Eagles Long Beach

Kelly Named to Kentucky Highway Job

LOUISVILLE Ky Charles Commando Kelly a World War II lament hero began work for the State Highway Department as a materials engineer. He had previously considered an offer from a St. Louis scrap metal firm and about two months ago discussed the Kentucky post with officials.

Louisville Charles Commando Kelly State Highway Department St. Louis

Trans Ocean Raft Wrecked by Swells at Port of Spain

PORT OF SPAIN Trinidad Sunday a catamaran raft wrecked in heavy seas after completing an Atlantic crossing. A 28 year old Hinton Wharran and two others Kurder Merso 35 and Jatin Schultze 19 were aboard when the craft capsized while near Maracas Beach. Police beach patrol aided the party as swimmers headed for shore.

Port OF Spain Trinidad Hinton

No clear event headline available from fragment

A fragment notes that a person named Kelly faced recent news related to changed mind, Annessey, and economic difficulties. The item mentions a new job keeping him in Louisville and nearby Jefferson County areas.

Kelly Annessey Louisville Jefferson County

Glenn McMeekin Dies Long Beach School Official

Glenn D. McMeekin 61 longtime Long Beach Unified School District personnel director died Sunday night in Seaside Hospital He was born in Wave City Iowa a electrical engineering graduate of Minnesota a World War II Navy veteran and former San Diego and Long Beach city personnel chief He was Kiwanis member and California Public School Business Officials leader survived by daughter Mia Nancy Miller and granddaughter Linda Lee Miller funeral Wednesday at Patterson Snively chapel with interment Sunnyside Memorial Park

Glenn D. McMeekin Petronnel Long Beach Unified Seaside Hospital McMeekin Waverly Iowa University of Minnesota Worl Ware 1 Tle San Diego Long Beach McMechin Kiwanis Club of California Assn National Assn Mia Nancy Miller Linda Lee Miller Annis Los Angeles Joseph Bachman Calvary Presbyterian Church Kl+ wants Club Pam Patterson & Snively Chapel Sunnyside Memorial Park

Classified Ads Quick Read In Town

Local classified ads touted as fast simple and easy to scan with a single dial number ITE 25959 for choices and listings across town.

Construction Notes Reveal Local Additions and Bids

Fragmentary OCR listing names, addresses, and figures for multiple contractors and public works. Mentions include Tulane and Walnut locations, dwelling upgrades, garage work, and a large bid around 60 000 dollars. Projects involve additions, air conditioning, and various contractors like Kirby, Taylor, and Worrell.

Daniele Unairucion Ca Martheup la Pera Wee Matek Wills L. Magen Pactrie

Bus Rider Disorderly Scene In Milwaukee Transit Incident

Police charged Walter Wiehr amid a chaotic Milwaukee bus ride as 35 passengers faced disorderly conduct allegations. A Greyhound bus followed a day later, with the driver claiming Wiehr complained about a woman passenger’s foot during the tense incident.

Milwaukee Willy Walter Wiehr Greyhound Wiehr

Ford introduces new TNT engine branding and V-5 era language

Ford showcases a novel engine concept promising fuller combustion and greater economy. New branding emphasizes Six or Eight cylinders in a standout Ford TNT design, signaling a shift after years of V-5 engine rhetoric.

Ford

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