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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1957

Page

3

Bid for Two Tunnels Ist Dam Job

Sacramento officials opened five bids totaling 8.499 million dollars for boring two railroad tunnels in Butte County to clear routes for the Feather River project. Peter Kiewicz & Sons of San Francisco submitted the low bid as part of initial works supporting the Oroville Dam lake formation and relocation of Western Pacific tracks U S 40. The project advances amid a 23 million relocation vote by the Legislature with a further 38 million sought in an administration request.

Sacramento Butte County Oroville Dam Cers Moniea Lov Knight Peter Kiewicz& Sons San Franciscco Feather River San Diego ATATE Alto Western Pacific U.S

Missing Grandma Found After Detour in Detroit

Police report Ella Wronker, 66, had taken a nine stop detour to Detroit then flew to Chicago. She disappeared after stepping from a plane at Midway Airport. She reappeared at a daughter’s Chicago home and explained a day’s absence was due to a trip mix up.

Chicago Una Detroit Miata Midway Airport Ella Wronker

Fashion Show at Bohora Friday Night

Fashion show at 7 30 P M on Friday May 17 features long Beach career girls modeling styles. Exciting door prizes announced and event promises crowd appeal with career themed fashions.

Long Beach

Buffums' Fashion Millinery Announces Popover Knitwear

Buffums' Accessories Shop advertises Gleatex Bulky Knit Orlon Popovers on the third floor. The sweaters come in pink blue or black in sizes S M L and are offered at 17.95 to 19.95.

Buffums’ Fashion Millinery

Summer whites spark casual fashion with Jayces

Summer's chic casual scene highlights white outfits as the season's smart choice. Jayce footwear offers light, breathable comfort for vacations and travel, pairing style with foot-happy ease.

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