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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1958

Page

13

Lifesaver Jacobs Helps Youth Overcome Legal Turmoil

Karl Mayo Jacobs returns to his plumbing supply business after aiding Harvey Gene Dry, a former Tulsa youth with a theft past, in a cross state legal battle. Jacobs secured Harvey's temporary release, stood with him through extradition, and earned a governor’s clemency allowing him to stay in California.

Karl Mayo Jacobs Harvey Gene Dry Harvey Jacob Harvey Boeing Gladys Ave Jacobs Tulsa Oklo Long Beach Slightuilt California Oklahoma Sighal Hill Dry Sacramento

Old-Tire Saloon Moment At Belmont Heights Church

A tour of Belmont Heights Methodist Church ends with a young girl comparing the sanctuary to an old-tire saloon. The piece includes a satire on legal language and a humorous anecdote about a peacock at Lakewood Country Club. A banner theft is noted for Kiss Me Kate from the Singers Workshop over Carson Street.

Belmont Heights Methodist Church Howard Butterfield Groun Lakewood Country Club Bon County Board of Supervisors County Counsels Office Department of Parks and Recreation Lakewood Singers Workshop Carson St Faculty Ave

Tragedy in Claremont as Lumber Pile Overturns

Firemen and sheriff deputies frantically searched a 12 foot high lumber stack toppled in Claremont California on Sunday for two boys believed trapped. One child Humphrey 3 of Pomona reportedly drowned after falling from a stack of lumber into a stream. A second child remained missing as search efforts continued.

Paramount Claremont Santtes Humphrey Dirm Lake San Antoniolwoog Albert Humphrey Pomona Sheriff's Deputies Ers

Mass Beach Attendance Amid Sunny Weekend Heat

More than 100,000 people flocked to Long Beach beaches Sunday as Capt Roy J Miller of the Lifeguards reported no oceanfront rescues with seven boats aiding disabled vessels. Forecast breezes failed to arrive, driving a high of 84 degrees and an expected 82 today.

Roy J. Miller Long Beach Alamitos Bay

L B Man's Oil Rights Questioned

Los Angeles City Council and developer Paul F McKenzie study mineral rights under 15 acre district in Wilmington. Mayor Poulson says a mutually acceptable agreement on rights exploration can be reached with city oil officer William McCoy. Area bounded by King Street Anaheim Street and Harbor Freeway.

Los Angeles Wilmington Paul F. McKenzie E. Wardrow Rd Long Beach Norris Poulson Oemx Poulson William McCoy McKenzie T King and Anaheim Sts Harbor

Missouri Girl Wins Miss Missouri on TV

Miss Beverly Wright, 19, of St. Louis, was chosen Miss Missouri Sunday in a Miss Universe preliminary. She works as a secretary in the advertising department of a St. Louis appliance distributing company. The Miss Universe pageant will be held in Long Beach July 17 to 27.

Beverly Wright Long Beach St. Louis

Watercolor Exhibit Opens at Main Library Today

Today in Long Beach the Early America Indoors and Out exhibit opens at the Main Library with hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. A separate Community Program feature, a variety show, is set for 7:50 p.m. in the Municipal Auditorium Exhibit Hall.

America Municipal Auditorium

Two youths arrested in Norwalk restaurant assault

Navy sailor Eugene L. Wamsley, 25, suffered severe head lacerations and was hospitalized after a fight outside a Norwalk restaurant with two youths. His companion Robert P. Clark, 95, was treated for cuts. Richard E. Andrews, 18, and a 16 year old were booked for assault with a deadly weapon after using a chain and an iron bar.

Norwalk Eugene L. Wamsley Boyne St Downey Haven Wamsey Robert P. Clark Tamarind St. Compton Carobil Hospital Sheriff's Richard E. Andrews Asgardi St Clark Rosecrans Ave Sheriff's Deputies

Symphony Excellent in Finale at Long Beach Municipal Auditorium

The Long Beach Symphony Orchestra gave a strong season finale led by Lauris Jones. The program opened with Beethovens Prometheus overture, featured Debussys Nuages and Fetes, Chenoweths Variations on Lodden Herren in memory of his son, and Tschaikowsky Symphony No 4. The blend of amateur and professional players impressed the audience.

Long Beach Symphony Orchestra Municipal Auditorium Terry Lauris Jones Long Beach Ene Beethoven Nice France Chenoweth

Adventists Open Health and Welfare Center Ceremony

Ceremonies mark the opening of a public Health and Welfare Center at 956 Magnolla. Sponsored by the Seventh day Adventist Church, the center aims to aid the needy and provide disaster relief.

Magnolla Ee Seventhday Adventist Church

Two Boat Mishap Reports Spark Fruitless Coast Guard Searches

Reports say a boatful of children capsized off Long Beach prompting five hours of coast guard searches. Lee Greenway of Culver City reported seeing a speed boat full of children and a capsize near Sunset Beach, but no wreckage or victims were found.

Long Beach Coast Guard Lee Greenway Culver City Sunset Beach Sea Lane Greenway Gheenway Long Beach Harbor

Teener's Line Misses Fish Hooks Man 49

A 49 year old man was hooked in the left ear when a teen angler’s line snagged his hook near Magnolia Pier on a Sunday afternoon. Nutritionist Sam Worton of Los Angeles will discuss healthy eating at a Volunteers of America Sunsets Club meeting at 140 West St seaside Memorial Hospital vicinity.

Teener Sam Worton Los Ageles Magnolia Pier Mary Rourke State Department of Public Health Thei Volunteers of America Merrorial Hospital

First Nazarene Church Opens Four-Building Complex

Public showing marks end of stage one in an 800000 project by a 500-member congregation. The 13500 foot wood stone and stucco complex houses four age-grouped educational units for up to 1000 children. Sunday school starts next week. services remain at 10th Street and Olive Avenue until July 1 relocation to Florence Bixby Elementary School Auditorium.

First Church of the Nazarene Los Coyotes Trev Mark. Smith Smith 10Th St Olive Ave Kell Florence Bixby

Burglary Reported At Playhouse In Fenced Yard

Jack M. Merek 39 of 142 Mil Street reported burglary Sunday at a rear playhouse. Burglars broke in stole camping and fishing gear valued at 220 dollars from the fenced yard storage area.

Jack M. Merek Mil St

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