Long Beach Roots and Rise of a Frankin High Talent
The interview follows Thelma, born in Mississippi, who moved from Long Beach to Los Angeles with family, recalling early schooling at Burnett Elementary and Franklin Junior High. She describes discovering art and reading, her turn to singing sparked by talent shows, and a career path via clubs, a show at the Factory, ABC Records, and a Motown film project about blues singer Bessie Smith. She stresses perseverance and self belief as keys to success in music and acting.
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Wilson Igh
John Marshall Junior High
Long Peach
Los Angeles
Los Angles
Long Beach
Leland
Miss
Sag Beach
California
Luang Beach
Sheerty
Burnett
Sears
A. Teves
Teil
Mississippi
Franklin Junior High
Wilfred Catlin
Franklin
Son
A. T
Art Reynolds
the Factory
Studio One
Sammy Davis
Answas
Naht
Marc Gordon
Fifth Dimension
ABC Records
Weegat
Jimmy Webb
Earliits
Motown
ABC
Mac Nosince
Bessie Smith
Vedigaso
Forrest P. Tyler Named Rotary Chief
Forrest P. Tyler has been elected as the official leader of the Rotary Club of Lakewood. Delegates to the Rotary International convention elected him at the district meeting, where the year’s program and aims were discussed.
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Forrest P. Tyler
Beret Doo Tan” Tyler
WeDoesel
Rotary Club
Lakewood
Tuer
Sermon
Controversial arbitration bill draws opposition
State senator Deukmejian argued the measure would not ensure strikes are eliminated and could be misused by politicians. He noted Vallejo and Oakland experienced strikes despite binding arbitration and warned local officials might pressure offers to justify low settlements. He opposed state imposing binding arbitration on local governments.
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Deukmejian
Califor
Vallejo
Oakland
Board of Supervisors
Denukmejian
Police and fire unions grow influence in city politics
The 6 member Police Officers Association POA expands political role promising active participation in upcoming City Council elections. It recently bought a $48 000 office building and reports about $16 for legal fees and $1540 for staff, with city support for president’s salary and car costs.
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POA
Roy Rogers and Dale Evans to Perform at O C Fair
Roy Rogers and Dale Evans open the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa with daily amphitheater shows. Feliciano, George Benson, Jim Stafford and Kenny Rogers also headline across July 13 to 21 with rodeo, demolition derby, motorcycle races and art displays at the fairgrounds.
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Orange County Fairgrounds
Costa Mesa
Roy Rogers
Dale Evans
Jose Feliciano
George Benson
Rogers
Evans
Feliciano
Jim Stafford
Reason
Hudson Brothers
Kenny Rogers
Boos Brothers
Lawrence Welk
Dax
Ciosug
Nc Group
Hellivers
al Pipilar Neony
Reid Chrougagt
Trance County
FH Club
Activitie
California ERA meeting breeds protests and unity
Delegates at a Shrine Auditorium session voiced objections to written resolutions and exclusion from workshops as they argued over fairness in the ERA debate. Supporters claimed the conference proved California leads in the fight for women’s rights while promising investigation into procedural irregularities and potential lawsuits by opponents.
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Thesembly
Shrine Auditorium
Schmitz
Martinez
California
Washington
Seminar on women's rights at Corona del Mar
A free public seminar on women's rights and related legislation will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Corona del Mar High School Little Theatre. Sponsored by the Orange County Commission on the Status of Women, speakers include attorneys Lada Edise Sander and Shela Sinenshine who will discuss equal credit, opportunities, employment discrimination, estate planning, probate, divorce, spousal support, and child custody.
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Corona
Mar High School
Little Theatre
Eastbluff
Corona del Mar
Orange County
Weevon
HN Iy
Ina
Lada Edise Sander
Shela Sinenshine
Aso
Spootpett
Soal Sales Swift in Classifieds
Paul Bee of 1 Street faced a sale task and used Independent Press-Telegram Classified ad service. Classified shoppers soon found the bargain and the package was resolved through PT Classifieds.
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Soal
Paul Bee
Hospital grant aids pediatric care in Orange County
A Sherrnson Foundation grant of 65000 supports a nonprofit pediatric referral center. Funds chairman Charles Mester announced the donation to CHOC and the Hospital Santiy Hospital, expanding access to care across Orange County’s central hospitals.
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Sherrnson
Low Angeles
Choc Ya
Saluitart
Pediatr Hospital
Serene Ay
Orange County
Censtal Hospitals
William Marskell services Tuesday
William Marskell longtime printer and former LPT employee died Saturday in Garden Grove at age 76. He moved to Long Beach 26 years ago after working in Winnipes Canada Edmonton and Vancouver before retirement. Services at Westminster Memorial Park Chapel with graveside rites to follow. He is survived by his wife Myrtle two sons and daughters and multiple relatives. Memorial donations suggested to the Heart Fund or Printer's House.
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Wilitany We Ca
Markell
Garden Grove
Maren
Winnipes Canada
Edmonton
Vancuser
Long Beach
LPT
Garden Grove Services
Adil Me
Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary Chapel
Hegy
Myrtle
Gale Turner
Vatcouver
Jeff
Cypress
Victor
Fullerton
Eduard
David
Banisters
Linda Savade
Thur Whitney
Robert Whitney
San Desa
Ruth Whitney
Colorado
Pat Lampe
Newport Beach
Heart Fund
Bahwi Communities Gather at Long Beach Center
Around 37 Bahai adherents from Long Beach and Carson gathered at 444 E. Treadway to observe Rave Unity Day with music and a talk by David Villasenor of Glendora on Indian culture in Mevteo The faith traces to Persia in the 1st century and upholds the unity of mankind as a central principle.
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Long Beach
Preyushee
Carson Hishay
Bahay Center
E. Treadway
David Villasenor
Glendora
Mevteo
Persia
Eshaullah
Gaviscon Tablets Offered as Heartburn Relief
An article promotes a doctor tested tablet described as clinically proven to relieve heartburn by neutralizing and forming a protective layer over stomach acid. It explains heartburn comes from acid eruption into the esophagus and claims Gaviscon works directly on the acid, providing quick, soothing relief.
Eighty Artesia grads share in 143 scholarships
Eighty Artesia High School graduates will share in 143 scholarships totaling 155,672 dollars. David Caliva of Cerritas earned the largest grant a USC scholarship worth 5.70 dollars. Glenn Rich of Lakewood was second with a Pepperdine University music scholarship at 33,000 per year.
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Artesia High School
David Caliva
Cerritas
USC
Glenn Rich
Lakewood
Pepperdine
Spinal posture and dizziness health Q A guidance
A reader asks if spinal balance affects dizziness and facial sensations and whether posture problems indicate wider issues. The response notes potential links between spinal alignment, balance, headaches, and vertigo, and recommends consultation with an orthopedic or chiropractic office for evaluation and scheduling.
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