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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1960

Page

2

Three New Members Named to LBSC Advisory Board

Three civic leaders were appointed to the Long Beach State College Advisory Board for four-year terms by the Board of Education. The new members join existing officers and bring total membership to two. The board, chaired by George P. Taubman Jr and with John Hancock V as vice chair, advises the college president on improvement and development and meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday.

LBSC Board of Education Long Beach Roy Simpson State Superior Courts Fred €. Miller Carl W. McIntosh LSC Francis Hertzog Aaron Schultz George P. ‘Taubman Jr John Hancock V Llewellyn Bixby Jr D. W. Campbell Lawrence Collins Sr William S. Grant Ross A. Shafer Lloyd Whiley Walter B. Howehorst Riftwood — Marshall Jr. High Oregon Barry Boivin Sccty Howard Appling Boivin Klamath Falls Senate Calif

Bus rider helps stroller aboard then bars it later

A Long Beach reader reports a stroller incident on a city bus. Nancy McCartney struggled with a partially collapsible stroller during a doctor visit in Bixby Knolls. On the downtown return trip a driver refused to admit the stroller, prompting her to push the child by foot from Wardlow Road to Sixth and Atlantic while muttering about a bus jacket.

Gal Nancy McCar- Tell Bixby Knolls Nancy Wardlow Ra Sixth Atlantic

Mothers Begin March First Funds Reach 14000

In the first hours of this week’s Mothers March for the Marel of Dimes, officials reported 14000 donated. House-to-house solicitation for polio victims gathered the funds, now in the Bank of America. Countywide areas including Lakewood and parts of Long Beach and Signal Hill were to have counts completed today.

Bank of America Lakewood Long Beach Signal Hill

Court Tests Signal Hill Fire Pact in County Annexation Case

Signal Hill to challenge its annexation ordinance arguing it may fall under state referendum law. The suit seeks to determine if the county fire protection contract can be withdrawn, with potential questions on owing over 70 thousand dollars since July. The case centers on the legality of the annexation and pending council actions.

Signal Hill Superior Court Ray Brown Brown Harvey Harris

County's Population Surpasses Six Million in County Report

Los Angeles County is estimated at 6,016,405 residents by Regional Planning Commission chairman Arthur Baum, ranking larger than seven states. City totals show Los Angeles City at 2,473,261 with numerous unincorporated and nearby communities listed with population counts.

Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commision Los Angeles Commission Coun Long Beach Regional Planning Commission Arthur Baum Los Angeles City San Pedro Wilmington Unincorporated Artesia Avalon Bellflower Compton Downey Lakewood Newark Paramount

Bank Bandit Robs Bellflower Bank for $4000

A man claimed to threaten harm to his family to a teller at First Western Bank and Trust Co in Bellflower on Friday afternoon. James Johnson, 39, reported the suspect entered after 4 p.m. and demanded $5,000 in a paper sack, but $4,000 was placed inside with $2,000 in $20 bills and $2,000 in $10 bills. The bandit, armed allegedly, departed calmly as customers did not notice the robbery.

Bellflower James Johnson First Western Bank and Trust Co

Teen Bandit Seizes $298 At Marshall’s Market

Davis Mae Marshall reports a teenage robber stole 298 dollars from the cash register at Marshall’s Market 900 E Hill St. The bandit threatened the owner with a toy pistol, asserting the weapon was real when questioned.

Marshall’s Market E. Hill SL Davis Mae Marshall

Olympic winter playground opens at Squaw Valley

Sunday edition previews a $20 million winter playground in California's Squaw Valley with a look at the field of action and parade magazine tie ins. The issue also notes hot medical news from new cold uses and includes a memo on how to bring up your boss.

California Squaw Valley Southland Magazine Independent, Press‘telegram Giy Tiag Brigitte Milanou Parade

Stage schedule for Long Beach theaters today

On stage in Long Beach today three shows at different venues. The Gazebo plays at 4 30 p m at Community Playhouse Morgan Hall hosts The Drunkard at 8 p m Auntie Mame opens at 8 30 p m Off Broadway Theater.

The Community Playhouse Morgan Hall

Ex-Congressman Arraigned in Burglary Case

A former congressman, 34, Jessie James Gilhart of Los Alamitos faces a district attorney complaint alleging he helped burglarize a local residence, stealing 5435 in jewelry. He was remanded with 10000 bail pending a Monday preliminary hearing after arrest at 1055 Amelia Dr. Accomplice fled with loot. Gilhart has prior burglary and murder convictions and parole from last May.

Jessie James Gilhart Chestnut Ave Los Alamitos Gilbert Mary Elizabeth Tucker Amelia Dr California Youth Authority Orange County

Two Arrested in $11,000 Credit Union Robbery

FBI area chief William W. Burke announced two suspects in the January 21 robbery of the International Longshoremen’s Federal Credit Union in Wilmington. Fred G. Hansen, 25, a Danish citizen, was arrested Thursday night in a Pasadena bar, and Royce Sean Masco, 30, was arrested Friday in his Los Angeles home.

International Longshoreman's Federal Credit Union Wilmington FBI William W.burke Los Angeles Fred G. Hansen Pasadena Royce Sean Masco Los ‘Angeles

Miss Welcome to Wed Horseman in Long Beach Ceremony

Hazel eyed Karen Krancus will marry John Harris Patterson Jr. at St Bartholemew's Catholic Church today. The couple plans a reception, family dinner, and a honeymoon to a southern destination before settling at the L. A. Patterson Horse Ranch in Los Alamitos. Miss Welcome will keep the title until May.

Long Beach Karen Krancus St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church John Harris Patterson Jr Terraine Ave John Abraneus Claremont Ave Patterson Herbert Patterson Krancus George Ann Rhnades Larry Patterson L. A. Patterson Los Alamitos

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