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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1958
Page
13
Dr Ro Albuquerque IN pediatric researcher from the Lovelace Foundation will speak to Long Beach pediatricians and obstetricians on newborn respiratory conditions. The annual joint meeting of the Long Beach Pediatric Society and Long Beach Obstetrical and Gynecological Society will be held at 7 30 p m in Ricart s Restaurant.
Johns-Manville Corp. marks its 100th year with plans to put eight new plants in production, expanding facilities in Long Beach. The firm, based at 22 Yard Street and Alameda Avenue, reports over 23,000 employees and a three million dollar yearly payroll at the Long Beach plant, part of a seven million dollar local purchasing impact.
Russell B. Johnston head of the liberal arts division at Long Beach City College retires this year. Ex-students hosted a banquet at Allen Center, presenting him a top line electric portable typewriter and 50,000 sheets of paper with 50,000 more on order.
James R. Manson aged 28 of 6250 Fairbrook Ave died in a head on collision near Clinton Missouri while his wife Juanita 25 and two sons Mark 4 and John 3 were hospitalized after the crash during a vacation visit to Urick Missouri authorities said the victims were rushed to Neosho hospital for treatment.
Garlen Loia Logan age 38 of 22214 South Thex Street died Friday. Survived by husband Bennie sister Mrs Eva Ellis sister Mrs Billie Leoamis brother Craig Blackwell mother Mrs Della Cox. Service Tuesday at 1 pan Independence Missouri. Former Shell Oil Co employee and gauger with 7 years service. Body to be returned to Long Beach this week. Dildlay Mortuary in charge.
The Recreation Department announced June 18 to 28 as the pool closure period for Milli kan Jordan Poly and Wilson High Schools. John Harold Whitehill said the action affects public recreation facilities and notes an injury incident connected to the schedule.
Donald A. Halliday, 28, of 13967 Plume Drive Norwalk, suffered injuries when his pickup hit a cinder block wall on Sage Road at Castell Jon Drive. Investigating officers said the driver failed to turn. He was admitted to Carobil Hospital.
Long Beach Recreation Department sponsors a Community Program in the Municipal Auditorium Exhibit Hall. The program includes choir singing band performances and square dancing with a start time listed as 7:30 PM.
California Federation of Post Office Clerks elected officers at a four day convention ending Sunday. George Wall of Hollywood named president. Marvin Arbuckle Palo Alto secretary. Rachel Hendricks West Hollywood executive vice president. Kelly Logan executive vice president. Long Beach Local No. 543 led by Dale G. White hosted the state conclave. More than 350 delegates attended, the largest meeting of postal employees in California.
Mrs. Ann Glassler, 54, of 2812 Deerford St Lakewood, died early Sunday at Los Angeles General Hospital from an apparent sleeping pill overdose. Sheriff's deputies investigated the case as an accidental overdose.
National Safety Council issued a traffic safety kit for high school student councils to help plan Operation Safety for the next school year. Harry J. Moore of the Long Beach Council noted the kit includes posters leaflets and samples of safety materials from the national council. The item mentions safety programs and actions by school officers and references a death by suicide.
A 16 year veteran of the Long Beach Fire Dept was installed Sunday as president of the Federated Fire Fighters of California at the 15th Biennial Convention. T J Rizzo, battalion chief at District One 1222 Daisy Ave, led the duties with 200 delegates present. Others installed include E Albertoni of Oakland secretary treasurer Glyn Lister and Alfred Columbi. Delegates from 46 cities and 22 federal installations opposed integrating city fire and police departments, urging preservation of separate, specialized roles. A report on possible integration in Long Beach is under study by the city manager.
Merrick family mourns 16 year old Bellflower High School student Hall M Merrick who hanged himself in the bathroom of his Stevens Avenue home while his parents were away on a ride to Pasadena. The boy was a band member and track hopeful with declining grades. Fire rescue attempted to revive him but he was pronounced dead. He is survived by his parents, a younger sister, two half sisters, and a half brother. Body transported to Galaugher DeLong Mortuary in Bellflower.
State county and city offices close Tuesday in recognition of primary election day but most stores banks post office and schools will operate on normal schedules. Refuse collection crews will not have a holiday and all scheduled pickups will proceed.
Col C P Strickland and Col Oliver F Strickland of iVolunteers have been elected national field secretary for Volunteers of America. The selection makes Col Strickland the organization’s second in command nationally, with prior service as eastern area commander based in Philadelphia.
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