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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1961

Page

6

Munsey Re-elected Leader at Lakewood Business Group

The Lakewood Center Businessmen's Association held its annual election luncheon at Hody's Restaurant naming Jim Munsey president and naming three officers. New board members include Mrs. Ruth Klein, Robert Bearson, M. M. Taylor, Fred Sanchez, and Nick Argy among many local business representatives.

Lakewood Center Businessmen's Association Jim Munsey Hody’s Munsey Normy- Meager’s Snell Brickstill's Sisted Anti-Man Frank Finnen Home Savings and Organization Loan Association Lakewood Center Ruth Klein Melody Ping Area Robert Bearson May Co Lakewood M. M. Taylor F. W. Woolworth Co Hill Ryan Sav On Drugs Fred Sanchez Hody's al Passy Zukor's Nick Argy Milton's Cleaners Chick Glabman Innes Shoes Jin Hammond Clifton’s Max Fishman Columbia Department Storey Joe Fields Gold's Furniture

Paramount Play Center Bids Called Plans Approved

Plans for a community center in Paramount move forward as the council approves architectural plans and authorizes a bid call. The project, three years in planning, will sit in the northwest corner of Paramount Park with an estimated cost of 135000 dollars. It includes an auditorium, recreation room, patio, and office space for the park and recreation director and staff.

Paramount Paarmount Park Enat Wiliti Paramount Park and Recreation

Fobless Claims Reach Million in November Report

California Department of Employment reports 208,052 new unemployment claims filed in November, totaling 959,668 weeks of benefits. The release notes ongoing jobless claims amid a recovering labor market.

California Department, of Employment

Incorporation Vote Set for Rossmoor March 21

Orange County supervisors set March 21 for a second Rossmoor incorporation election. They also fixed January 26 as a deadline for petitions covering 320 acres of the proposed boundaries and excluded the area south of the council, centering the walled city area from Garden Grove Boulevard to Los Alamitos Boulevard. The measure seeks a smaller city with about 10 residents per acre in a 4,180 acre area, following a previous vote that failed 1,656 to 1,155. County Assessor Hugh Plumb noted protest petitions represent a small share of the assessed valuation.

Rossmoor Orange County Board of Supervisors Area South Council Garden Grove Walled City Los Alamitos Hugh Plumb Dellman Ranch

Awarded Contract Delays in Merco Construction Project

The contract valued at 518,886 was awarded to Merco Construction Engipervisors to halt proceedings. Selection date set. office records show initial claims and continued benefits data across Long Beach and Palio Unit. Amigos Hospital at Downey mentioned in local notes.

Su Merco Construction Long Beach Palio Rancho Los Amigos Hospital Downey

Brush Fire Blackens 50 Acres Near Dairy Valley

A fast spreading brush fire blackened 50 acres in Dairy Valley near E Artesia Street and Carmenita Road after 111 am on Wednesday. George Sutton of Whittier was burning pasture land and a waist high brush around a fire engine ignited, damaging paint and tires as the flames jumped out of control. County Battalion Chief Jack Jensen reported the out of control blaze and acknowledged the fire engine was scorched by heat from its exhaust.

Dairy Valley Jack Jensen George Sutton Whittier E. Artesia St Carmenita Rd

Transient Harold Gunter Faces Arraignment for Forged Check

Harold E. Gunter a 40 year old transient is accused of trying to cash a forged 218 dollar check at a Lakewood market. He was arrested December 21 at Ralphs Market after the manager alerted sheriff deputies. He failed to post 1050 bail after a preliminary hearing and remains jailed until January 17 in Long Beach Superior Court.

Harold E. Gunter Lakewood Long Beach Superior Court Gunter Ralph’s Paramount Blvd Los Cerritos

Everest Expedition Called Off by Maj Williams

D Hackett leading an American Everest expedition has abandoned or postponed the climb due to insufficient preparations. Major Williams suppresses further action as conditions are deemed unsafe for the ascent near Katmandu Nepal.

Katmandu Nepal D. Hackett Mt. Everest Maj. Williams

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