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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1964
Page
3
In Charlotte four theologians discuss reevaluating Christian education to stay relevant in the space age. They note the need for comparative religion courses and practical, rational explanations of doctrines while linking religion to sociological and ethical issues.
A compact sales pitch urging immediate use of expensive classified ads to liquidate unused items for cash. It promotes calling a number, HE 12 5959, to start selling and move excess goods quickly. The message emphasizes cash in hand and avoiding holding onto unneeded items.
Santa Ana The spring banquet of the Christian Business Men's Association will be Monday at 6 45 p.m. in the Elks Clubhouse 212 Mabury Street with Dr Ralph L Byron Jr as speaker He is chief of general surgery and clinical professor of surgery at California College of Medicine and director of research and treatment for tumors and allied diseases at City of Hope Hospital Henry Comecl handles reservations and tickets for the event and said it will be a ladies night affair Attendance of up to 500 persons is anticipated.
The Dedication Open House and Banquet marked the completion of El Dorado Park Community Church in Long Beach. Founded in 1907 as the Los Altos Drive-in Church, it becomes the area’s only drive-in worship facility. The new campus includes a two-acre drive-in for 263 cars, landscaped grounds, and a 100 foot white tower with a cross signaling the church’s mission.
The Methodist Church closed its quadrennial general conference in Pittsburgh. Its push toward racial equality within the church weakened but did not fail, as delegates debated reforms and affirmed existing positions.
Baritone Greg Loren, noted movie and TV performer, will present a sacred concert Sunday at 7 pm at the First Four Square Church, North Street. Loren, a Colorado native, has recorded for several companies and appeared on the Bob Hope Show. The ad also promotes a civil rights stance by church delegates urging Congress to pass a strong civil rights bill.
North Long Beach Brethren gather for the 58th annual convention of 34 Grace Brethren Churches in the Southern California Arizona District. About 1,000 delegates attend through May 16 at NLBB. Dr. Howard Hendricks speaks on Work for the Night is Coming. Marvin McKissick directs a 100-voice choir. Rev. Robert McCormick opens. Workshops set for Thursday and Friday evenings with church office representation.
Tickets go on sale Monday for the play Decision Valley to be staged May 21 to 23 in the Brethren High School Auditorium Alondra Boulevard and Orange in Paramount. Wesley Harty wrote the play and conducts the English and music feather. A cast and chorus of 60 perform, with ticket donations of $1. Further information is available from the school.
Walter S. Hylton, 67, prominent Long Beach clubwoman of 2066 Chestnut Ave, died suddenly Friday. A Provo, Utah native, she came to Long Beach in 1926 with her husband, survives. Former Ida Foster, granddaughter of architect Truman Angell who designed the Mormon Temple. Active in Etel Club and Colonial Dames, DAR, Chamber of Commerce, Long Beach Symphony. Surviving: sons Foster and Mont. brothers Mont Foster and Mervyn Foster. sister Miss Louise Foster. five grandchildren. Service Monday at 11 am, Disday Family Funeral Directors.
A powerful storm spread destruction across Michigan killing 11 and injuring several as tornadoes struck Detroit and suburbs. Victims included Barbara Forton and Susan Westfall in Chesterfield Township along with multiple home losses and damaged structures near Mount Clemens Luna Pier and Monroe County. A funnel damaged scattered areas from Pontiac to Lake Orion, and a lightning strike caused a fatal heart attack near Pontiac.
Mrs. Candis Travis, 57, former resident of 4499A California Ave, was ordered to pay $53,563.56 to the estate of Ray Bliley and to Ray and Eddie's Market. Superior Court Judge Beach Vasey ruled after she refused to concede. Travis is in state prison serving two six month to ten year terms after pleading guilty to grand theft. The case cited embezzlement at 3850 Hiltebrand and 2116 N Atlantic Ave in Santa Ana from June 1962 to September 1963. The money has not been recovered. Surviving are wife Esther, son Frederick, daughter Barbara.
The Air Force awarded a 3.4 million increment to Lockheed Missiles and Space Co in Sunnyvale California for Agena booster work, reported by Senator Clair Engle Democrat of California.
New Delhi reports the Soviet Union has supplied farming machinery to launch a second 30,000 acre collective in Rajasthan's Thar Desert at Jetsar. Irrigation and power will come from the Bhakra Nangal Dam in Punjab. The first farm, at Surateath in 1956, produced grains sugar and cotton.
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