Walk-a-thon to raise fifty thousand for March of Dimes
A walk-a-thon on April 24 in Orange County aims to raise 50 000 for the March of Dimes. California Angels star Jim Spencer will be honorary chairman. The event, led by Fred Owens of Golden West College, covers 20 miles with each participant expected to complete at least three miles and relay to others. Sponsors pledge per mile as walkers pass through Orange Anaheim and Villa Park ending at Anaheim Stadium.
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Orange County March of Dimes
Jim Spencer
California Angels
Fred Owens
Golden West College
Suntingotn Beach
Anaheim Stadium
Orange
Anaheim
Villa Park
Summer school in Bellflower district details
Five elementary summer school classes are planned from June to July 30 in Bellflower Unified. Ramona School will host with Jack Witt as principal for students from Baxter Ramona and Rogers areas. In Lakewood Stephen Foster School hosts with Jed Krueli as principal for Lindstrom Betsy Ross and Foster pupils. Leonard Bellamy leads summer classes at Pyle and Thompson. Pyle serves its area plus Las Mores, while Thompson serves its area plus Lincoln and Woodruff.
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Bellflower Unified
Ramona
Jack Witt
Baxter Ramona
Rogers
Lakewood
Stephen Foster
Jed Krueli
Lindstrom
Betsy Ross
Foster
Leonard Bellamy
Pyle
Thompson
Las Mores
Lincoln
Woodruff
Y’s annual meeting set for tonight at Rochelle’s
More than 250 civic and YMCA leaders are expected to attend the 87th annual Greater Long Beach YMCA meeting at Rochelle’s Restaurant, starting at 6:30 p.m. The Y president will deliver the annual report. A man and woman of the year will be named, and distinguished service awards announced. William J. Teague of Purex Co. will give the keynote address, titled Recipe for Success.
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Greater Long Beach
Rochelle’s
John Hana
William J. Teague
Purex Co
Lakewood
Grand Canyon weekend trip registrations open in Lakewood
Lakewood Recreation Department accepts registrations for a Grand Canyon National Park week end trip priced at 46 per person. The excursion runs Friday April 16 through Monday April 19 and includes bus transportation three nights lodging a south rim tour and an optional mule trip. Saxophone stolen from car on 15th Street. thief used a tool to open the lock and fled with a saxophone and case valued at 795.
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Grand Canyon National Park
Lakewood
David V. Anderson
Pacific Ave
15Th Street
Long Beach
Southland Greeks honor freedom on Independence Day
Demetrious Barvatas a steward on the Greek ship Orpheus says Greeks in the area mark Independence Day with morning church services parades and dramatic revolts reenactments and evening fireworks. Gus Alex of San Pedro notes the Greek Orthodox Church held firm during centuries of Turkish oppression while Basil Missios of Long Beach argues Greece may move back to democracy after the 1967 military takeover.
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Demetrious Barvatas
Orpheus
Gus Alex
San Pedro
Basil Missios
Long Beach
Greece
CIL installs new officers and displays Kabuki posters
Community Improvement League named Tyrone Price president and installed 1971 officers at 1550 California recreation facility. Talks by Price, Willie Martin, and Jimmie Swan highlighted the meeting as Afro UCLA dance group and Art Reynolds quintet performed. Guests included Glack, Ingrid Thomas, and Councilman James H. Wilson.
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Community Improvement League
1550 California
Price
Willie E. Martin
League
Jimmie JE. Swan
Ucla
Art Reynolds
Miss Glack
Long Beach
Ingrid Thomas
Lecture on New Zealand by Jon Scott Brand at Boyd High
At Boyd High School auditorium 235 Inighth Street a 7 30 p m lecture on New Zealand by Jon Scott Brand. A Nar Anon meeting for parents concerned with youth drug abuse follows at Belmont Heights Methodist Church 317 Termino Avenue at 8 30 p m.
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Pam
New Zealand
Jon Scott Brand
Boyd High School
Inighth St
Nar-Anon
Belmont Heights Methodist Church
Termino Ave
Strawberry Parade Deadline Set for May 1 in Garden Grove
Parade chairman Jerry Ferreri announces the 13th annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival parade on May 29 with four divisions and 150 units. The theme is Memories of Childhood.
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Garden Grove
Jerry Ferreri
Pan Am Contestants Named At Lakewood Event
Three of the two finalists in the Lakewood Pan American Festival queen contest were singled out for honors at the hostess dance at Lakewood Country Club. Mary Worsey 17 was named Miss Friendship Kathy Davidson 17 was Miss Photogenic and Tina Sessions 18 Miss Personality. Finals start Thursday at Bullocks Lakewood with the queen to reign over the 25th Pan Am Festival April 12 18. The Colombian consul general announced the queen and a parent will receive an expense paid trip to Colombia later this year.
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Lakewood
Lakewood Country Club
Mary Worsey
Kathy Davidson
Tina Sessions
Bullocks
Colombia
Thief Uses Hanger to Steal Car Stereo
A thief used a coat hanger to unlock the right front door of a car owned by Navy yeoman William P. Spreckman of 100 E. 69th Way and removed an 8 track stereo player and 31 tapes valued at 316 dollars, Long Beach police said Sunday.
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Navy
William P. Spreckman
E. 69Th Way
Long Beach
Females to revive CofC unit in Norwalk
The Norwalk Chamber of Commerce women’s division plans a comeback attracting businesswomen and housewives. At a recent meeting, Ellen Goodale noted inactivity ended and the group will promote Norwalk as a Southland recreation center and serve as official city hostesses at municipal functions. Membership goal is 50 with biweekly noon meetings.
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Women’s Liberation Movement
Women’s
Norwalk Chamber of Commerce
Ellen Goodale
Chamber Board of Directors
Norwalk
Southland
Mrs. Goodale
House Burglar Steals TV Phonograph at Columbia Street Home
A burglar forced open the front door of Cid Pires at 20142 Columbia St. and stole a portable television, portable phonograph, clothing, and tools valued at 625 dollars. Police report the break in occurred recently and ongoing investigations are underway.
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Cid Pires
Columbia St
Long Beach
Stop Gluing Your Dentures With Paste Ad For ACRYLINE
New York ad promotes ACRYLINE a temporary reliner for dentures promising snug fit without daily adhesives. Claims easy application long lasting refreshes every months and safer use with at home care. Also markets PLATE-WELD for quick at home denture repairs claiming eight minute fixes and stresses regular dental visits.
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New York
Chiropractor Ad Touts Relief for Pain and Circulation
Long Beach readers shown a chiropractor offering help for poor circulation, joint pains, and muscle spasm. Claims include system aid to ease pain, relax muscles, and quiet nerves. Dr. Duncan, D.C., 2501 E Broadway promotes services.
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Long Beach
Appre
Duncan
D.C
Broadway
Artesia yo-yo buffs limber up for tourney
Artesia will host its annual yo-yo contest at city park on April 6 for youths 16 and under with a $500 college scholarship prize for the grand champion. The Southern California District finals in Artesia feed into the statewide competition ending May 1 at John Anson Ford Park in Bell Gardens, per recreation director Eileen Schrainer. Contestants must perform ten basic tricks including Spinner Walk the Dog Skin the Cat Rock the Baby and Loop the Loop.
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Southern California
Artesia
John Anson Ford
L B annual report hangs in art exhibit
The 1969-70 annual report of the Department of Oil Properties from Long Beach has been chosen for the Industrial Graphics International Art Exhibition in Exposition Park Los Angeles. The report, which won a national award for design layout and production, will be on display through April 26 at the California Museum of Science and Industry.
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Department of Oil Properties
Long Beach Report
Industrial Graphics
Paul Owen
California Museum of Science and Industry
Exposition Park
Los Angeles
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