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Newspaper

Independent Long Beach

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1952

Page

15

Landscaping Gift From 30 Pupils to Home of Serviceman Wife

Thirty agricultural students from Wilmington Junior High School will transform a new Wilmington home at 5 W 235th St by planting shrubs and trees including Ceioneaster Par nesi and Podocarpus Elengaia plus a sweeping willow and Prunus Piscerdi. They will assist Mrs JB Stewart, whose husband serves in the Air Force in Tri pali, and she has two children. Led by Richard D. Stanton, the class aims to help a serviceman’s family, gain training, and compete in the Los Angeles Beacon planting contest. Local firms contributed materials. still needed are pipe for a sprinkler, brick and sand for a ratio, fencing, and border striping. The home sits in Suncrest Park Gores tract. the Stewarts moved there about two months ago.

Tairty Agricultural Wirmington Junior High School Wilmington JB Stewart Air Furea Tripali Richard D. Stanton Los Angeles Beauliul Stan Ton Suncrest Park Gores Tract Stewart Stanton

Edison Faces Opposition on Rate Increase

Edison faces opposition from Henry E. Jove and the Bureau of Franchises to its proposed rate increase and the elimination of combined city power meter readings. The change would raise municipal lighting costs, with a domestic consumer expected to pay about 23 cents more monthly. The Public Utilities Commission hearing date has not been set.

Southern California Edison Co Stae Public Liilities Commission Henry E. Jovedan Bureau of Franchises Jordan U Iilities

Junior Bandsmen Dance to Own Music at Christmas Party

A junior bandsmen concert at Carpenters Mall featured a 12 piece band that played its own arrangements. The Christmas party drew more than 109 attendees, with a 20 member majorette team and additional guests enjoying the event.

Mpmgers Seacn Jurner Nish Tykes Paris Carpenters, Mall Lance SD Prices

Harbor Director Reverses Payment to Commissioner Sullivan

The harbor board rescinded a December action approving 411.12 for Commissioner Emmet Sullivan’s travel expenses to New York for an international trade meeting. On motion the board approved a warrant for 141.20 instead.

Boarn_a Marpor Moviday Emmet Sullivan York Foreign Trade Assn Sullivan

Obituaries from Long Beach area note numerous deaths

A long list of obituaries and funeral notices is recorded for Long Beach, Compton, and surrounding cities. It includes survivors, birthplaces, affiliations with churches and veterans groups, cemeteries, and funeral arrangements. Notable names appear across multiple communities with services and burial plans announced.

Building Permits This Year Move Forward

A fragmented note lists building permit figures and names including Savers Beate and Clyde Schiener in California, with sums like 16 698 120 and 22 500 for contractor alterations. Mentions addresses such as 190 Gun and 617 Walmit, and references to Office, Mid Sharon, and Long Beach.

Moade Clyde Schiener Roo California Beatere Coy Anns & Burns Pearson Mid Sharon Walmit American Healing UN

Growth Stocks featured in Investor Confidence Review

An advertisement promotes an Important Review on 10 growth stocks tied to rising investor confidence in Washington amid creative research population growth and new sound fiscal policies. Free copy offered by mail with no obligations.

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Lakewood School Opens Next Month

The Lakewood Board of Education announced Riley Elementary, at Sandwood and Levelside, will be ready next month with about 650 pupils moved from other schools. Two new junior highs in September will be Sohn Marshall and Alexander Hamilton, with expanded plans and multiple contracts awarded for Cubberley Elementary and other school buildings in Lakewood and Long Beach.

James Whitcomb Riley Board of Education Riley Sandwood St Dohm Ward BR. Hartman Sheidan L. Steele Bilt Pacific Coast Hwy Gundry Ave James R. Friend Gompers Elementary School Candlewood St Brierorest (Ve Lakewoor

Service Today For J. D. Taylor Traffic Officer

Funeral services are held for John Dickey Taylor a 79 year old former traffic officer who directed city traffic near Polytechnic High School from 1925 to 1931 and served 22 years with the police department. He died Saturday at 292 Lawona Drive and is survived by his wife Luisa, son Theodore Collon two daughters and many grandchildren. Interment at Sunnyside Memorial Park. Rev Galbraith to officiate. Born in Independence Virginia he was a Spanish American War veteran and former chief deputy sheriff.

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Plaza Annex Petition Drive Faces Interference Claims

Milton Beychok spokesman for the Lakewood Plaza Citizens Improvement Association denounced the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce and Junior Chamber as interfering with annexation efforts. Petitions signed by about 7118 Lakewood Plaza homeowners in Units 3 and 4 seek an election on Long Beach annexation, with 600 signatures needed to trigger a vote early next year. The Lakewood Chamber opposes annexation while the Plaza group supports it. Beychok said the petition drive shows outside meddling is rejected as a response to interference.

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Friendly bank bandit suspect's hearing set

Long Beach police arraigned 23 year old Robert M. Smart known as the Friendly bandit on charges he robbed the First and Pine branch of the Bank of America of 1200 dollars. Judge Percy D. Hight set a December 29 preliminary hearing and bail at 20000. Smart, who allegedly confessed, says he spent the money on gambling and a new car after a Washington arrest.

Robert M. Smart Elctim Long Beach District Attorney Smart Bante of America Der Percy Dbd. Hight Dex Renton Wash Brok Smart

Market Hits Broad Peak As Stocks Push Higher

New York markets rallied with the Associated Press average up 30 cents to top 113 for the year as 1242 issues traded, a figure surpassed only twice before. Volume focused on large blocks, with many issues moving on gains and optimism about the economy.

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Vital Statistics PINEY KNOLLS HOSPITAL births list

An OCR read of birth notices from Piney Knolls Hospital and Community Hospital lists numerous newborns with parents and addresses. Entries include Dec and given names such as James Atlantic Avenue boy and Deana Avenue girl, alongside multiple unnamed or garbled lines, reflecting a bustling period dense with newborns and family details.

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Beer Spirited Away Burglars Target Local Storage

A theft report from a storage building notes 12 cases of beer valued at 542.48 were stolen. Martin K. Stonts, owner of the Pour-in Cabc at 484 W. Willow St, departed Monday to patrol the scene.

Martin K. Stonts Cabc W. Willow St Patice

Woman Who Slew Friend To Face Jury

Mrs. Elizabeth Marie McLean, 30, was held to answer for first degree murder in Los Cerritos Municipal Court Bellflower after authorities say she admitted firing a pistol at her housemate Mrs. Bernardine Hoepfl at 4614 Greenbrier Rd. The judge ordered a move to Long Beach Superior Court on Jan 5 with no bail.

Elizabeth Marie McLean Bernardine Hoepfl Likewood Dee Los Cerritos Bellflower Roberta Butzbach Department C Long Beach Superior Court McLean Hoepil Greenbrier Rd

Shopper Loses Billfold During Christmas Shopping

Ger aldine Leonard of 3355 Lewis Ave reports a sudden halt to her shopping on Monday after losing a green plastic billfold on Pine Ave. inside were $10 in cash an endorsed check for $18.50 a driver's license a social security card and other valuables.

Geraldine Leonard Lewis Ave Pine Ave

Divorces and Annulments Filed in Local Court

Filings show divorces and annulments initiated for several parties. Names include Owen Lat Winham and Camille Lys Amuredson, with Albert Ownes Catherine P. versus Bert Oscar and Raymond Py versus Phils wt. indicating separate maintenance requests at Beach court.

Owen Latwinham Edward An Sbaybara Mae Amuredson Camille Lys Albert Ownes Catherine P Bert Oscar Beach LowRy Raymond Py Phils

Marriage Licenses Listed With Names And Addresses

A sanitized OCR list shows numerous marriage licenses and applicants including Gustave Jann Nei, Hans Ludwig Rassau, Janet Loy Nelson, Avice Brandt, Wallace Andersen, Shirley Seaton, Wendell Forma, Hazel Garfield, Joan Sabal, Shirley Ann Verver, Catherine Datores, William Tindale, Wendell Guira, Antoinette Te Cloverdale, Edward Kinister, Virginia Lee Brin, Andrew Stella, Forrest Buch, Jeane Leuier, and others linked to Long Beach Harbor City Torrance and surrounding areas. The fragmentary text contains names and street addresses such as 331 Cotenhy Ave Long Beach, 5601 Wardlow Long Beach, 221 BR First Br Long Beach, 644 W Fifth St Ford, and P O Box Pomera.

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Port Bows Out On Patrol's Trip to Washington

Harbor commissioners decline funding 50 horses trip to inaugural parade. Fred Dean seeks 800 for expenses, but board cites prior Mexico trip and ongoing taxpayer suit involving city, developers, and oil firms. Notices of bids and non-responsibility announcements for local school district and public notices follow.

Long Beach

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