Dear Fred C Postman Letter From Church Secretary
A postman delivers a peculiar letter from a church secretary to an unnamed parson. The message offers help to a local youth who has stolen a wallet, urging the boy to visit or call the church for long-term support and guidance. The note emphasizes Christian care and a plan to “square away” the life, while noting possible risks of reporting. Also shared is a light verse about growing old from Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Kroll about aging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C
Ninth and Locust
Joan
AED
Three Edison Units Lost in Bell Gardens Substation Fire
Three large Edison transformers at Southern California Edison substation in Bell Gardens were destroyed in a Sunday explosion and fire seen for miles. Nine LA County Fire engine crews under Asst. Chief Weyant controlled the blaze started by a transformer oil spill during energization. No injuries or power outages reported, with damage estimated above 40,000 dollars.
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Southern California Edison Co
Bell Gardens
Los Angeles County Fire Department
W. E. Weyant
Weyant
Summer's Program of Y to Open
The YMCAs summer program starts today for Long Beach children with swimming, sports, camping, trips and excursions through early September. Coordinated between Downtown and district YMCAs in Lakewood Los Altos and North Long Beach the plan includes moral spiritual and physical development. A key event is July 22 the opening of Camp Oakes a mile high retreat near Big Bear with the first group leaving Long Beach for a week long outing.
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Ymcas
Long Beach
Lakewood
Los Altos
North Long Beach
YMCA
Camp Oakes
Big Bear
Temple Israel Robbed. $38 Stolen During Weekend Break-In
Over the weekend thieves tore a rear window to pry open an un latched window and stole 38 dollars from Temple Israel located at 3528 East 3rd Street. Police say officers and classrooms were ransacked as Rabbi Wabi Kaelter reported the incident on Sunday.
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Temple Israel
3Rd St
Wabi Kaelter
Prop Stolen From Boy’s Plane In Seal Beach
Richard C. Brown, a two year old from 25 17th Street in Seal Beach, visited Long Beach Municipal Airport Sunday afternoon to fly his small plane but the propeller was stolen.
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Richard C. Brown
17Th St. Seal Beach
Long Beach Municipal
Blisters Derby Scouts Begin 90 Mile Hike
Ten Long Beach boys from Boy Scout Troop 155 start a 90 mile trek to San Diego at 5 am, with packs of bedding and dehydrated meals. Adults accompany them as they travel the Pacific Coast Highway toward historic Carino del Rey, aiming for Scout awards and merit badges.
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Long Beach
San Diego
Stout Troop 155
Long Beach Third Ward
Church of Jesus Christ
Brondie Jones
Jones
Pacific Coast Highway
Carino del Rey
Truck Rams House in East Side Crash Injures Four
Four people were injured in a broadside crash at 11th Street and Hoffman Avenue. One car destroyed a house after striking a tree. drivers Frances Cleone Doud and Judith Ann Martin faced injuries and citations while passengers suffered abrasions and head wounds. All treated at Community Hospital.
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11Th St
Hoffman Ave
Frances Cleone Doud
Mona’ Ave
Judith Ann Martin
Lst St
Delores L. Burdick
Pacific Coast Hwy
Stolen mink stole worth $2000 reported in Ocean Blvd theft
Kathleen F. Saunders of 1230 BE Ocean Blvd reported a $2000 mink stole theft from her apartment closet over the weekend. Police were notified Sunday about the missing fur.
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Kathleen F. Saunders
BE. Ocean Blvd
Gas Can Explosion Destroys Car On Conant Ave
Johnny Bluebaugh a 21 year old service station attendant was driving west on Conant Ave near Lakewood Blvd Saturday night when a gas can exploded in the trunk. He flung the flaming can into the street and leaped back into the car as a second blast engulfed the vehicle. Bluebaugh escaped unharmed though the car burned to ashes before firemen arrived. Fire officials said gasoline spilled from the can was ignited by a spark.
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Johnny Bluebaugh
Conant Ave
Lakewood Blvd
Bluebaugh
Long Beach Draws 190000 For Beach Day
A crowd estimated between 160000 and 190000 gathered at Long Beach on Sunday to enjoy boating and beach facilities reported by the Long Beach Uteguares. Lifeguards said twenty people were rescued from Colorado Lagoon waters with no offshore rescue efforts. Water ran 64 degrees as air reached 81.
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Long Beach Strand
Long Beach Uteguares
Colorado Lagoon
Kippax Wins Harbor Cities Kennel Club Show
Long Beach English bulldog Kippax Fearnought owned by Dr. and Mrs. John Saylor won the Harbor Cities Kennel Club All Breed Show at Municipal Auditorium. It marked his 17th consecutive win and retained him as a leading British and American champion, defeating 2405 rivals. Other winners were listed across breeds and groups, with Kippax previously taking best in show last year.
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Long Beach
Harbor Cities
Kippax
Westminster Kennel Club
New York
Kippax Fearnought
Working Brulos Alaskan Majamute
Yusxon
Walt
Aridowed Aaior
Bean
Dali Baret
Arpad
Ptewask
Shechi Zorg
Wattee Cutt
Seeaauedst
Marndareys
Polex Bagelawerh
Siberian
Mit
Nakoma
Bogie
Cyclist Hits Car on 101 Hurts Head in Seal Beach
A 28-year-old motorcyclist, Theodore Burkett of 236 Chestnut Ave, suffered a severe head laceration after crashing into the rear of a car on Pacific Coast Highway at Balboa Drive in Seal Beach. He was treated at Community Hospital and transferred to Harbor General Hospital. The car was driven by Allan Bandy, 49, of 178 Martha St Engino. Burkett’s cycle skidded 61 feet then flipped and slid 39 more feet after the collision.
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Bell] Gardens
Pacific Coast Hwy
7Th St
Marion Lee Hamilton
Sigman St
LaPuente
Robert Archie Gates
Quincy Ave
Seal Beach
Balboa Dr
Theodore, Burkett
Chestnut Ave
Community Hospital
Harbor General Hospital
Allan Bandy
Martha St. Engino
Bandy
Pacific Coast
Balboa
Burkett
Weis Ratt on Again A raft voyage plans from Redondo Beach
Devere Baker prepares to launch the Lehi IV on July 52 from Redondo Beach with four crew members to sail 18 by 25 foot raft 50 miles off the California coast then aim for Hawaii as a shakedown for a Persian Gulf to Central America crossing. The project promotes theory that Central America was settled by Middle East migrants drifting across the Pacific. Crew: Larry Foglio 27 Dee Jay Nelson 36 Dale Jackson 26 Ed Kekaula 27, all from Redondo Beach.
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Devere Baker
Baker
Res Dondo Beach
California
Hawaii
Persian Gulf
Central America
Censtral America
Middle East
Pacific
Variety Show Opens Tonight in Municipal Auditorium
Long Beach Recreation Dept presents Dorothy Castle Dance variety show tonight at 8 p m in Exhibit Hall Municipal Auditorium The event is sponsored by ship of the Long Beach and aims to entertain local residents.
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Dorothy
Castle Dance
Ship of the Long Beach
Recreation Dept
Municipal Auditorum
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