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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1957

Page

6

Woman makes Rag Dolls as long time hobby in Long Beach

A Long Beach woman 90, Mrs Mary Earl Everley, and daughter Bessie Chester, donate handmade rag dolls to children in hospitals and churches. Over ten years she has crafted about 1000 dolls from cloth and yarn, often gifting them for Christmas and mission work. Dolls range from one cent to sixteen inches, with dresses and crocheted details. They ship to hospitals, churches, and missions, receiving thanks from recipients and participating families.

Earl W. Everley Bessie Chester Rose Ave Farmer Long Beach Rest Christmnay Imo Tricia Julie Mia Fehard Nixon Sim Chester St. Patrick's Day

Judge Plays Cupid at Court in Valentine Story

In Los Angeles Judge Elmer D Doyle officiated a quick marriage for Byron Haynes and Shirley Haynes after a previous divorce issue. The couple, who planned dinner dates, wed again in court under the judge’s own arranging. The scene followed a Paris like tale of romance and reconciliation in a divorce proceeding.

Los Angeles Elmer D. Doyle Cupid Hla Atrow Doyle Byron Haynes Shirley Haynes Haynes Shirley Waynes

Polish Crewmen Seek Asylum On Danish Trawler

Two crewmen from a Polish trawler asked for asylum in Denmark after being locked up aboard the vessel at NEXOE Island of Hornholm. One crew member was shot in the hand during the incident. Police said the skipper and two other crewmen remained in control of the trawler as they prepared to return to Poland with the skipper and his men.

Nexoe Island of Hornholm Denmark Poland

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