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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1959
Page
2
Police hunted a group including Dennis Buckson and Edward Arnold after a gunfight and a fire at Arnolds home. Detectives found three loaded pistols and six packages of marijuana in a bus station locker opened with a key found on Sadler. A 1 year old girl was unharmed.
A dramatic residence invasion ends with Lueck aiding two bandits as a police officer used a flashlight to guide residents on Dale Street and Bail Road. Captives describe the attackers roaming the house, with a sailor named Don Morgan among those unaware of the raid until departure.
Five veteran projectionists with over 25 years of service at Fox West Coast were awarded lifetime theater passes. Frank Petrick, Clark A. Searle, Frank X. Knollriker, Arthur G. Tracy, and Eliott Kirby received the passes at a Lafayette Hotel breakfast presented by Harold Wyatt, district manager. The honorees have long worked behind the picture, dating back to silent film days.
Phyllus Reynolds aged 97 was shot at General Hospital Friday night after an estranged spouse confrontation. Reynolds faces assault with a deadly weapon charges. incident occurred at 1212 Myrtle Ave with a butcher knife. Police say the suspect, Wilt Veronia, 35, remains in custody. details unresolved in Los Angeles County.
A Singapore beauty and her sailor fiancé reunited after seven months by mail and phone. Diana Hutchison, 19, and Seaman Joseph J. Battin, 22, of Appleton Wisconsin, met in Singapore last May as his cruiser USS Bremerton was docked. They plan to marry in Wisconsin after Bellin’s discharge at Long Beach Naval Station. Bellin will be discharged Monday.
Long Beach City College elects first woman student body president in 15 years Elizabeth Goleman 3739 Candlewood Ave Lakewood Associated Women Students and Barghini 7959 Brookmill Rd among new officers. New AWS officers include vice presidents John O Dowd Bill Maertz treasurer Mike Delaney and secretary Chuck Wentekamp.
Chief Warrant Officer Rai, 39, of the USS Okanagan, says he was kidnapped for three days and held in the trunk of his car by two well dressed men after they forced entry at 6th Street and Main Avenue in Los Angeles. He escaped from isolation near the San Bernardino Freeway and sought help after shouting for two days.
Lakewood employees plan to form a Lakewood City Employees Association with a seven member organizing committee meeting Monday at 4 pm. Acting chairman Art Taylor said procedures will be set and an election for permanent officers will follow. Membership signups are under way with most of the 76 city workers expressing interest. Committee members include Alice Belins, Doris Coombs, Dave Mills, Jack Honisinger, Eldon Cobb, Chiire Evans, and Walt Starmpen.
City revenue from meters rose slightly to $195,279.16 as 7,500 meters operated last fiscal year. Pennies and nickels deposited totaled $125,511.86 while prior year receipts were $115,052.45 amid development claims and strict enforcement for overdue accounts. John R. Mannell reported the figures.
A check on Continental Eseroys Co general account used to cover a note payment led to the escrow firm being placed in receivership by Los Angeles Superior Judge Ellsworth Meyer. The petition, filed December 29 by former State Corporation Commissioner W H Stephenson, accuses Continental President Alexander T Chohan of misappropriating $125 000 from client funds.
Local event rundown lists Out of the Boobly's Box a children’s musical drama at Long Beach City College Auditorium with 10 am and 11 30 am performances. Also planned are an art talk at Long Beach Museum of Art 2200 E Ocean Blvd in the afternoon, a dance event at Municipal Auditorium and a Long Beach Municipal Band concert at the auditorium concert hall at 2 pm.
Betty Lou Smith and her three children won 825000 against the State of California after a State Highway Patrol cruiser collided with Julius A. Smith's car at Lomita Blvd and Figueroa St in Wilmington. Attorney Earl Barnes said officer Russell David Cars toy pursued at 70 mph when the crash occurred.
Florence J. Ward 54 of 3471 Kraxville St died Friday. Survived by husband George Ly, daughter Mrs Wil lis J Bassine, sons Roger and Vernon Sebnielk, sisters Mes Gari Holt and Mrs Louis Lohman Jane Mps, brothers Mike and Paul Bettendorf. Rosary Monday 7:30 in Dilday Family Chapel. Requiem Mass Tuesday 9 am at St Maria Goretti Catholic Church.
An early Parade magazine piece quotes Brigitte Bardot criticizing Hollywood. The article, part of a special section on fashion and culture, notes Bardot’s views and hints at a broader interview.
About two thousand congregants from Long Beach and nearby areas attended the Friday opening of a three day circuit convention at Municipal Auditorium.
Goodwill industry workers, mostly hard-hit, will work an extra shift today, normally a day off, to help cover construction costs for the new Goodwill rehabilitation center at Pacific Coast Hwy and San Francisco St. The center is under construction at a cost of 1,000,000. Workers pledged 2,800 toward the fund and will fulfill the pledge through their give a day program, with three more extra-work Saturdays planned over the next three months to meet the goal. Quarterly dividends on common stock and class A preferred stock will be paid.
Multiple brief notices list deaths and survivors including Delores Hoffman infant, Philip Harald Kelley 69 World War I veteran, John A. LeBhinie, Helven Truipe Mos., and others. Each item notes residence, death date, surviving family, and funeral home arrangements. Names, addresses, and service times appear with minimal context across several entries.
Long Beach congressman Rey Craig Hosmer arrives Sunday for a briefing on anti subsidence work at Long Beach Naval Shipyard as Congress considers funds to repair subsidence. He says relief is in sight for customs inspector shortages due to rising trade and air travel and asks for more staff and budget.
A five part series examines threats to Southern California waters from sewage discharges and industrial runoff. Health experts warn pollution may affect marine life and human health while officials debate cleanup steps and monitoring programs.
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