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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1961

Page

3

Miss Poland Faces Passport Ban For International Beauty Contest

Polish entrants in the Miss International Beauty Congress in Long Beach are barred from returning home after choosing to stay in the United States. Zuzanna Cembrowste, the 1959 Miss Poland, wed in Hollywood and shows no plans to return. The 190 Miss Poland, Marzena Malinowska, studies in Philadelphia, as Holland and South Africa announce new entrants for the July pageant, Stam van Baer and Dina Maria Robberise. A Pulaski Foundation spokesman cites no entry due to passport denial and says negotiations aim to place a Polish beauty in the 1962 contest.

Poland Cme Long Beach United States Zuzanna Cembrowste Hollywood Marzena Malinowska Holy Family College Philadelphia Holland South Africa Stam van Baer Trolland Dina Maria Robberise Sefert Pulaski Foundation Misa Spakesman

Medical Chief at VA Cite Dr Weinberg Honored

The chief medical director of the Veterans Administration awarded a special commendation to Long Beach doctor Dr Joseph A Weinberg for achievements as a surgeon and teacher. He has led the surgical service at Long Beach VA Hospital since 1950 and helped develop an outstanding surgical residency program.

The Veterans Administration Long Beach Joseph A. Weinberg Long Beach Veterans Administration Hospital Williams. Middleton Washington, D. C Weinberg Old Birmingham VA Hospital van Nuys Los Angeles Surgical Society

Sentry Jailed for Sleeping on Post at Missile Base

Lomita resident George Arthur Bayer, 21, was court martialed in Long Beach for sleeping while on armed guard duty at the Tor rance Missile Base. He faced a 15 day sentence, later reduced to 16 days confinement by Col. Glen A. Duke. Bayer remains imprisoned in city jail as a National Guard prisoner.

Lomita Taan California Long George Arthur Bayer Beach Ebony Long Beach William Bird Bayer Glen A. Duke Rayer National Guard

Coast Guard Receives 2 New Cutters For Long Beach Duty

Two 62 foot Coast Guard cutters with eight crew each arrived for permanent assignment replacing older patrol boats. Built in Curtis Bay Maryland they boast two 600 horsepower diesels and a 1000 mile range. They join nine World War II and Korea era ships on duty and will be open to the public at Berth 1 Pier A Long Beach today and Sunday.

Coast Gulard She Jack 8. Doughty Coast Guard San Pedro Frederick Ws. Freese BMC Alert San Diego Curtis Bay Traghen War IL Korea Juin Long Beach

Sirius Still Out in Front in Yacht Race

The Sirius T1 sloop from Newport Beach held the lead in the 22nd biennial Los Angeles to Wenduin race with 645 miles to go, racing at 20 knot winds. Morning Star trailed by 3 miles, followed by Diamond Head and Escapade, as roll calls placed the top contenders across the fleet.

Newport Beach Los Angeles Diamond Head Seattle Baldwin M. Baldwin Newport Narhon

Harri et Shelfer Dies. Long Beach A d Exec Wife

Mrs. Harriet Gertrude Shelfer 44 of 745 Orange Ave wife of Harry Shelfer independent press telegram ad man died Friday. She was secretary for Queen Beach printers and a member of Lady Ellis of Long Beach and Our Savior Lutheran Church. Survived by husband a son Lowell Lunceford daughter Mrs Shirley Van Sickle mother Mrs Elizabeth Thiemann brother Joseph Thiemann and Mrs Elizabeth Ruppennacher. Funeral 1 p.m. Monday at Motteli s Pock chapel.

Harriet Gertrude Shelfer Orange Ave Harry Shelfer Independent, Press-Telegram Queen Beach Printers Lady Ellis Long Beach Our Saviors Litheran Church Sheffer Germany Lowell Lunceford Shirley van Sickle Elizabeth Thiemann

Long Beach executive elected second VP of TAPES

George Toll Triday Way of Long Beach was elected second vice president of the International Association of Personnel in Employment Security at the TAPES delegates meeting in the Washington Sheraton Park Hotel. The election by acclamation places him in line for the LANES presidency in 1963, continuing the WAPES tradition of officers advancing yearly. Edward Foltz of Arkansas was elected president, Marcel Gany of Ontario became first vice president.

Long Beach George Toll Triday Way International Association of Personnel In Washington Sheraton Park Toll Lanes WAPES Edward Foltz Arkansas Marcel Gany Ontario

High Living Catches Up With Ex A thlete

Long Beach chamber of commerce seeks city co sponsorship for the Wings Over Long Beach aviation show. Jack E Motsinger president warns the annual event may be dropped if the city does not join as co sponsor.

Long Beach Matsinger l

Boy Killed Near Home Hit by Car in Lynwood

A 4 year old Lynwood girl named Dennis Buane Doty, living on Virginia Avenue, was struck and killed by a car while playing in a neighbor's yard. The driver, Jaddie Mire English, 45, of Long Beach, remained at the scene. California Highway Patrol cited the driver as the accident’s operator. the child died at Physicians & Surgeons Hospital in Compton.

Lynwood Kay Dennis Buane Doty Virginia Ave Physicians & Surgeons Compton Calfornia Highway Jaddie Mire English Toll Long Lynn Beach California Dewood Washington Long Beach Rotary Clity Community Rehabilitation Industri

Community theater and car show events in Long Beach INDIANA

Today in Long Beach features Bene gades Car Club exhibit at the Municipal Auditorium from 2:00 PM to 12:00 PM, followed by stage performances at Kis mer Convert Hall and the Community Playhouse and evening shows at the Magnolia Theatre and Off-Broadway Theatre on E Anahein and Lime avenues with times around 8:40 PM and 8:30 PM respectively.

Indiana Society Locust Ave Benegades Car Club Municipal Auditorium Kismer Canvert Hall Community Playhouse E. Anahein Sk Magnolia Theatre Magnolia Ave Lime Ave

Baby Injured in Anaheim Collision at Junipero

An infant was admitted to Community Hospital with severe facial cuts and possible nose fracture after a two car crash at Anaheim Street and Junipero Avenue. Father Claude Erickson, Spring Valley, reportedly drove the car that collided with Zona Mae Sallee’s vehicle. Siblings Louisa 12 and Darlene 8 were treated and released. Betty 5 and the mother June Erickson were uninjured.

Anaheim St Junipero Ave William Mathew Erickson Spring Valley Claude Zona Mae Sallee Betty June Erickson

Drunk Driving Penalty For Gerald Damon in Duarte

Gerald Clarence Damon aged 35 of Duarte faced a drunk driving penalty after a February 18 arrest following a red light violation at Lakewood Boulevard and Spring Street. His car collision injured six people. he was fined 525 dollars by Superior Judge Maunce.

Gerald Clarence Damon Duarte Maunce Damon Lakewood, Blvd Spring St

Parking Fee Bill Clears Way for College On Campus Fees

Gov Brown signed a law permitting state agencies to charge parking fees on campus. Long Beach State and other colleges face a $13 semester on campus parking levy to cover budget shortfalls and fund parking facility improvements. The plan aims to settle legal challenges over campus parking charges.

Long Beach State College Edmund G. Brown Jesse MM. Lintith Ns Angeles Gov. Brown

Bloomfield Moves to Oppose Incorporation Plan

Bloomfield residents face a city status decision as the Beach Annexation Committee shifts focus from annexation to opposing incorporation. The vote may hinge on cityhood versus remaining unincorporated, with potential annexation to nearby Jong Beach, Lake Wood, or Artesia if incorporation is diluted.

Inso Corporation Best Jong Beach Lake Wood Artesia

Munholland Named Red Cross Chair In Long Beach

John Munholland was installed as chairman of the Long Beach American Red Cross at a luncheon marking the chapter 44th anniversary. He succeeds Luke Brewer who reviewed the chapter history and annual report. The Long Beach chapter formed Feb 16 1917 in the former Hotel Virginia. The first permanent home was built at Third Street and Long Beach Route vard in 1818 on the site of the present main Post Office. The building cost 4000 with all labor donated by area unions. The first paid employee earned 1.50 a day for cutting surgical dressings. The chapter now at 319 W Broadway employs 18 paid workers and has 410 active volunteers. From a 30 000 first fund campaign in 1918 donations now total about 375 000 annually. Other incoming officers are Phil Hattery vice chairman Virgil Gillespin treasurer and Mrs Francis Heusel secretary. Roland Sach is manager of the local chapter.

Virginia JTS Third Street Long Beach W. Broadway Lrewor Phil Hattery Vic Virgil Gillespin Francis Heusel Roland Sach Joca

Ambulatory Service Firms Seek Higher Call Rates

The City Bureau of Franchises schedules hearings for two ambulance firms, 130 Bowers Ambulance Service and Display Ambulance Service, to seek authority to raise basic call charges from $150 to $200. They request higher rates for night calls, emergency responses, and other special services.

City Bureau of Francchises Bowers Ambulance Service

Forger y arrest shocks college star in California

Arthur F. Sues Jr a 25 year old former college basketball player was arrested at his Torrance home on forgery charges. Police say he forged checks after creating phony identities to obtain hotel credits in Santa Barbara Los Angeles Albuquerque and Las Vegas. Investigators say he described lavish rewards from wealthy relatives in messages that helped him live five months in luxury before his Long Beach jail booking.

Arthur F. Sues Jr California Tom College Sues Long Beach Frida Ragsdale C. A. Wiggins Jr Torrance W. 234Th St Santa Barbara Los Angeles Alberquerque Las Vegas Sue

Plan Endorsed by L B Group endorses community corporation

The Long Beach District Chapter of the American Institute of Architects has endorsed and pledged financial support for a Community Development Corporation. A proposal for the 10 million dollar corporation was made last month by the city manager’s office and hotel operator William Tooley. The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce is drafting an action plan to form the private corporation.

Long Beach

Narcotics Possession Fines Draw San Pedro Man

Vincent Vitalich, 22, of 342 W Sepulveda Sr San Pedro was fined 1050 by Superior Judge Maurice Sparling Friday for narcotics possession. Vitalich was arrested March 24 in his home at 1017 Wath St San Pedro where officers found marijuana cigarettes.

Nicholas Vincent Vitalich

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IBC MISS Dina Robberise VA Cite Phebe Jane Reynolds S. Thorson Ave Sirius Miss Holland Stim van Baer L.B. Man George Henry del’ Guidice Faculty Ave Red Cross Max Bryan Bill Bloomfield Fog Beach Rend Best Armup Munholland John Munholland American Red Cross Luke Brewer L.B. Group Professional Photographers of California Inc Diane Simpson South Gate Lafayette Hotel Bryan Hodgson
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