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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1957
Page
9
A column blurs with sketches of deputy assessor Martha Blakeney being watched by a resident as she checks properties. Various vignettes follow, including a Lent story about a boy born of mixed faith, a city theater anecdote with Margaret Irving, and a tongue in cheek item about a wallpaper shop ad. The piece ends recalling a playground director Dave Davies and a litter-pun tale.
A 15 year old boy from Los Coyotes Ding, son of Mr and Mrs Joy Fultz, rescued a girl from drowning in a water pool near Ocean Avenue at the San Gabriel River. The boy risked his life to pull the girl from muddy water as witnesses watched. The girl, about a year old, was temporarily revived but later died at the scene. The event was described as a brave act by the local youth and drew attention to river and beach safety.
City finance director reports current fiscal year sales tax receipts total 3,401,078.16 from quarterly payments and January monthly remittances, with an estimated year end near 4.5 million. latest quarter added 961,719.19 and 142,640.65 respectively. Meanwhile a rescue story recounts Yaltz saving two children from drowning with one fatality, a girl saved by the father Rita Moreno Witness.
The will based estate of late oil operator Combs valued at 2.34 million dollars, with Thelma Bryant receiving about 50 thousand dollars yearly in trust half and legal heirs Eldredge Combs and others sharing the remainder. The Superior Court, Judge Charles T. Smith presiding, approved distribution to Bryant and three sons amid injuries from a bicycle accident. Combs died November 14, 1953, at age 71. his gross estate stood at 2,339,725 dollars.
John Saraceno, owner of 837 South St, hosts a family reunion with brothers Bennie Eugene and Dominick, inviting relatives from Italy to join his Los Angeles tailor business. Bennie will work in the shop and plans to bring his wife and two sons from Cortale. The event marks a promising two way opportunity as immigration officials coordinate.
Harbor Commission approves spending to buy three government gantry cranes from the Navy for about $30,000 plus related equipment. A separate report notes a burglary at the home of former Congressman W. Ward Johnson, who advised on the crane plan. The incident involved a camera valued at $213 and a clock, with police investigating.
City filings for municipal office opened at City Hall with 14 aspirants by day’s end. Incumbents Wahlfred Jacobson James Storr John Mansell and others filed for re election while several challengers entered races in multiple districts. Candidates must file by April 22 for nomination. primary set for May.
A 22 year old Lynwood driver was arrested for grand theft after allegedly embezzling 460 from his employer by issuing receipts from a stolen invoice book. Donald Lee Stears 2953 Pop Inter was jailed without bail after employer James Ray reported discrepancies over six months. Stears admitted taking money over seven months and spending it on liquor. the stolen invoice book was recovered from his truck.
A 60 year old pedestrian died from injuries after being struck by a car while crossing at St. and Chestnut Ave. John K. Fletcher of 122 Chestnut Ave was hit by Melvin D. Puckett 26 of 6392 Navajo Rd Westminster. Puckett cited for failure to yield to a pedestrian. Fletcher’s death marked the citys fatality count for 2957. Six fatalities were recorded by this time last year.
Long Beach Young Democrats will campaign for the proposal to grant eighteen year olds the vote. Kim Boxx, president, said they will seek help from the Young Republicans to send a delegation to Sacramento to meet Assemblyman Herbert R. Klockstein and W. B. Grant, who voted for placing the issue on the ballot. The assemblymen indicated willingness to review their positions. The campaign was approved in a Sunday night vote.
A rescued trio near Catalina Island used a flashlight to signal for help after a broken gear left their craft adrift for four hours. Captain Heath K. Conant of the Mashlight led the rescue with assistance from Dyas, part of the Douglas division. The two men worked separate shifts and had never met before.
Bancroft High School Principal Ehmann and 15 year old Steven Wall, a Millikan/Blacktory Ave pupil, are selected to travel to Valley Forge May 3–6 for the Freedom Foundation Pilgrimage. The award honors the school and supports the foundation’s mission to foster understanding of George Washington and his era.
Municipal Court sets Friday for preliminary hearing of a couple charged with felony child beating. The case centers on alleged harm to a child and involves ongoing legal proceedings.
A regular meeting of the Long Blase A DiCioccio Foundation will be held at 1905 W 23rd St training center. Kay Fox of Public Health Dept will be guest speaker. A film titled So Much for So Little will be shown. The event is open to the public with a social hour after.
Two area high school seniors advance to the semifinals of the Leaders of Tomorrow cone test in Los Angeles area. John Sturdy Furman of Long Head Polytechnic High School and Wesley Menard of Paras Mount Senior High School were among six of 37 contestants chosen for the April semifinals. Finalists will compete in May for leadership, academics, and public affairs prizes including five $3,000 scholarships.
Police arrested two burglary suspects at the scene early Monday. James Frederick McDowall 22 of Bermuda Street said he tried to talk the other man out of the crime while Thomas Lee Fouler 21 of the USS Helena admitted breaking into a bar at 27 East Lat Street and said McDowall helped him. Fouler had discussed the burglary earlier, and McDowall came after work to check on him.
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