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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1958

Page

4

Are You a Prospective Alcoholic A Quintet Quiz

Mary Clark of Carmet spoke at the Community Welfare Council meeting about alcoholism. A five question quiz helps viewers judge susceptibility, while a three point prevention plan urges deliberate drinking avoidance, seeking help if moderation fails. The speaker highlighted women’s greater remorse and the “Hidden City” of undisclosed cases.

Ben Zinse Mary Clark National Council On Alleas Amcoholisma Community Welfare Council First Congregational Church Clark Carmet Tess

Santa Arrives on Reindeer for Long Beach Parade

Santa Claus arrived with wheels as a concession to the Long Beach Christmas parade, opening the season with a citywide march from Ocean Boulevard through American Avenue to Pine and Ocean, featuring four live red reindeer, a marching band, and crowd lines. Downtown Long Beach Associates sponsored the event with Jimmy McGarrigle as host for Santa.

Santa Claus Southland Ocean Blvd American Ave Santa Ocean Arena Lou Beach Lincoln Park Long Beach Associates Yale Jimmy McGarrigle Haisan

Forensic Medicine Meeting Held at Lafayette Motel

The California State Society of the American College of General Practitioners in Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery hosts a forensic medicine conference at the Lafayette Motel Sunday. Dr. Stephen A. Seymour will speak on Alcoholism-1059, arguing many current concerns are misread and presenting alcoholism as a multifaceted health problem.

Lafayette Motel California State Society American College of General Practitioners Stephen A. Seymour D. O California Society For the Study of Alcoholism Long Beach Gene Seymour America

Three Hurt Here Friday in Traffic

Two children and a 26 year old driver were injured in two Long Beach traffic accidents Friday. Driver Jack A. Wilhelm age 26 at 519 Loma Ave suffered serious injuries in a collision with Alex E. Munag age 31 of 1842 Stevely Ave at Pine Ave and St St Laura Munoz eight months old of Stevely Ave received minor facial injuries. Both victims treated at Seaside Hospital. A second collision involved Susan Denise Carey 21 months struck by Edward Edmond Wisdale 34 of the USS Bel l esgrove behind her Fisch at 2321 W Willard St. Carey admitted to St Marys Hospital for possible injuries. Tisdale not cited.

Long Beach Jack A. Wilhelm Loma Ave Alex E. Munag Stevely Ave Pine Ave St. St Laura Munoz Stevely Seaside Hospital Wilhelm Munez Susan Denise Carey Edward Edmond Wisdale Bellesgrove Fische W. Willard St St. Mary's Hospital Tisdale

Concerts Slated at School by Long Dead Symphony

The Long Dead Symphony Orchestra conducted by Lauris Jones offers two youth concerts at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. in Millikan High School auditorium. In cooperation with the Long Beach Unified School District and the Recording Trust Fund, these programs kick off a series for elementary and school students. Additional concerts are planned Feb 28 at Jordan High School and April 4 at Wilson High School. The next regular season concert is set for Dec 7 at Long Beach City College auditorium with violinist Badice Shapiro as soloist.

Long Dead Symphony Orchestra Lauris Jones Millikan High School Long Beach Unified School District Trust Fund of the American Federation of Musicians Jordan High School Wilson High School Long Beach

Theft at Walker's Toy Store Cash Safe

A theft report indicates $200 stolen from a metal money box at Walker's Toy Store located at 230 FE. South Street was reported to police Friday.

Walker's

Catalina Island Airlift Helps Supply Island Amid Labor Dispute

Amphibian planes operated by Avilon Air Transport began a cross channel airlift from Municipal Airport to Catalina Island delivering food medicine and laundry amid a water transport strike. Catalina Air Lines previously ran freight from International Airport but withdrew its operation Wednesday. Labor picketing by Local 15 International Longshoremen's Union occurred at Wilmington docks protesting a proposed supply method threatening 14 stevedore jobs. Probert noted freight includes auto parts lumber and 15,000 pounds weekly for Avalon stores. Changes allowed 2000 pounds capacity per flight after removing passenger seats. A college alumni event and homecoming activities for LBCC are planned around the football game with a special 3 cent per pound rate for freight during the period.

Avilon Air Transport Catalina Island Long Beach Tirling Catalina Air Lines International Los Angeles Dick Probert Avalon Air Transport Long National ‘Jeator Relations Board Probert Avalon Reach City College Wil Probert Carolyn LBCC College Warriors Veterans Memorial

Control of Pools Advised in City Health Report

Long Beach faces a public health issue from private swimming pools with no city supervision. Dr. LD Litwack, the health officer, urges an ordinance to regulate maintenance and operation as an educational push accompanies the call. Public pools and beaches undergo routine weekly testing for cleanliness and safety.

LD. Litwack Health Dept Long Beach Litwack

Death takes former P E Trainmaster Williams 82

Williams 82 of 4068 Rose Avenue Long Beach retired train master for the Pacific Electric Railway died Thursday. Born in Indianapolis he lived in Long Beach since 1915 and led Pacific Electric here 1915 to 1940. Survived by wife Kate funeral 2 p m Monday at Ditday Mortuary chapel officiated by Rev W H Galbraith and Queen Beach Lodge.

GO. Williams Rose Aye Long Heath Pacific Electric Railroad Williams Indianapolis Ind Long Beach Pacific Electric Queen Beach Lodge F&am Bettina Chapter OES Long Beach Pyramid Sciots

Air Operation cooperation pledge cited by Catalina Island Co

Probert said Catalina Island Company officials noted the air operation is receiving full cooperation. Permission has been granted or anticipated as part of the arrangement.

Catalina Island

PO Group in Union Turmoil

Long Beach Post Office Clerks Union Local 543 announced on Friday that about 300 members favor breaking from the national union to form a new progressive organization. The move stems from a national convention in Boston where dissident delegates walked out. a separate progressive group meeting in Philadelphia will decide the fate of dissident locals. Dale White, local president, said the aim is a separate and united progressive union with health insurance benefits given priority. The group also seeks enactment of a Kennedy-Ives style bill guaranteeing full postal elections of all officers.

Long Beach Post Office Clerks Union National Union Boston Mass Philadelphia Dale White Postal Clerks' Union Kennedy-Ives

Parade Magazine cover queen and royal career girl feature

Parade Magazine profiles the reigning Miss America and her mother offers parenting insights while Southland Magazine explores the gold diggers who went to college. The Sunday Independent, Press-Telegram delivers both pieces with the edition.

Parade Magazine Press-Telegram Parade Southland Magazine Your Independent

Beating at Bellflower Bar House Leads to Injury

Andrew Axtell, 45, of Long Beach, was severely beaten and pushed from a moving vehicle after a bar altercation in Bellflower. He suffered possible fractures to his left leg and burns and was found semi conscious on Artesia Street. Police say two men began the fight inside the Artesia Street bar. Witnesses later saw Axtell shoved from the car.

Long Beachy Bellflower Andrew BI. Axtell EL 65Th St Artesia St Coke St St. Helen's Hospital Lakewood Blvd Axtell

Thanksgiving Talk by Rev Alec G Nichols at Kiwanis

The Rev Alec G Nichols will address the Uptown Long Beach Kiwanis Club at noon on Wednesday. His topic is Why Be Thankful, focusing on gratitude and community.

Alec G. Nichols Long Beach Kiwanis Club

New Army air defense commander takes charge at Fort MacArthur

Brig. Gen. John T. Honeycutt assumed command of all Army air defense units in greater Los Angeles during a Fort MacArthur review. He succeeds Brig. Gen. Willis A. Perry, who moves to Army Air Defense Command HQ in Colorado Springs. Honeycutt will oversee 16 Nike sites, including four run by the California National Guard, and the first Hercules Nike site on the West Coast.

Los Angeles Fort MacArthur John T. Honeycutt U.S. Army Advisory Group Korea 47Th Air Defense Artillery Brigade Stadard Willis A. Perry Fort Aatade San Petro Perry U.S. Army Air Defense Command Colorado Springs 1Calo Honeycutt New Comand California California National Guard West Coast Tucson Ariz Lomepee Gen U.S. Military Academy West Point Field Artillery Field and Artillery School Command and General Staff College Armed Forces Staff College National War College

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