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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1977

Page

11

Hawaiian Gardens mobile library rolls through town twice weekly park stops

The city relies on a bookmobile carrying about 4 000 volumes with a further 5 000 available regionally in Norwalk. Librarian Carla Fergueson notes most patrons are kids and requests from adults fuel next trips. The vehicle serves city fairs and events, while Hawaiian Gardens residents pay county library tax. No local library plan exists soon. the bookmobile continues its rounds.

Hawaiian Gardens Norwalk Vergueson Sai Hawsiian Gardens Lakewood Library On

CHP Officer Builds Notable Badge Collection

A CHP officer amasses a large badge collection with help from fellow officers and friends who recall or locate missing pieces. He preserves each badge behind glass at public events, stressing safety and value. His holdings include U S enforcement badges, African nation emblems, Israel, and notable items from Los Angeles County Sheriff in the 1920s and a U S deputy marshal badge.

Police Agency Johnson U.S Israel L.A Globe, Ariz Police Department Whittier

Dune Buggy Found Via Classified Ad In Leisure Magazine

Jerry Formey of 324 Smith Street placed a dune buggy ad in the Independent Press Telegram Leisure magazine and sold it in two days. The paper promotes its classifieds as versatile for selling, renting, buying, hiring or swapping.

Jerry Formey Smith Street Independent Press-Telegram Ipt Independent Press Telegram BeBe

Placentia McFadden School Tardy to Open Amid Shutdown Fight

The Placentia Unified School District faces a delay in opening as McFadden Elementary may remain closed amid a dispute between district officials and parent protesters. A Santa Ana court hearing led by Judge Banyard is paused for vacation, with Sept 19 set to resume.

Placentia McFadden Dows Santa Ana Melrose St Tha Larder

Arm wrestlers power into finals at national meet

Virgil Arciero of Cerritos won the heavyweight title aboard the Queen Mary and aims to defend his world crown at Pelaluna. Dean Christiansen of Portland placed second in open left handed. John Woolsey of Escondido won the right handed division. Tom Stollmeyer of West Covina defeated Jack Wynn of Mission Hills for lightweight. Clay Rosecrans of Whittier defeated Jae Ravick of Los Angeles in middleweight. Bat Howell of Rena beat Jeff Shoreley of Eugene in light-heavyweight.

Virgil Arciero Cerritos Pelaluna Arelera Dean Christiansen Portland Ore John Woolsey Escondido Tom Stollmeyer West Covina Jack Wynn Mission Hills Clay Rosecrans Whittier Jae Ravick Los Angeles Bat Howell Rena Nev Jeff Shoreley Eugene

ABC Unified School District expects large fall enrollments

More than twenty three thousand five hundred students are anticipated across the ABC Unified School District for the upcoming fall term starting September 12. Adult classes draw about ten thousand students, with elementary enrollments near thirteen thousand, junior highs about three and a half thousand, and high schools around six thousand four hundred. Additional centers include Whitney Learning Center with about five hundred twenty and Tracy Continuation School about two hundred. Pre registration for secondary students occurs on campuses. adult classes begin September. Children entering first grade require a doctor’s certificate or waiver. all under 18 must have polio measles diphtheria and tetanus vaccines, with under seven also needing whooping cough. Further enrollment details are available at the Historical offices, 8700 Norwalk Blvd Cerritos.

ABC Unified ABC Whitney Learning Tracy Histrric Norwalk, Blvd Cerritos Artesia Mawaiian Gardens Lakewood Long Beach Norwalk Santa Fe Springs Spot Inmetish Slult

Orange County Eyes Park Development Costs

Orange County supervisors consider park development with a possible total outlay up to 32.6 million for Casper Regional Park in the Santa Ana Mountains east of San Juan Capistrano. The initial allocation rests at 1.3 million with a cautious pace policy.

Orange County Casper San Jnsn Capistrand Gene Stary Hanch National Audubon Society Starr Ortéga Highway Santa Ana Mountains Ortega Canyon Forest Service San Juan Hot Springs County

Long Beach Receives Federal Aid for Youth Programs

Long Beach will receive 772,301 from federal funds to run youth employment and training programs under a Carter signing. California cities have been allocated 59.4 million by the U S labor department, with 160,756 for Youth Community Conservation and Improvement Projects to place unemployed youths in supervised work on community benefiting tasks.

Long Beach Carter U.S. Department of Labor California

Services for Olive Swanson Held at Sunnyside

Funeral services for Olive Swanson 82 former Long Beach civic activist run Wednesday at Sunnyside Memorial Chapel 4725 Cherry Ave. Widow of Sunny Swanson she led local groups including Long Beach Art Assn and Realtors Wives Assn. Survivors: daughter Gloria Grandle son Ray Swanson six grandchildren one great grandchild.

Long Beach Olive Swanson Sunnyside Memorial Chapel Cherry Ave Swanson 3Bi Him Long Beach Art Assn Long Beach Realtors! Wives Assn Miss Iceland Gloria Grandle Lakewood 7Ason Ray Swanton Garden Grove

Lakewood Launches Project Shepherd to Aid Needy Families

Lakewood forms Project Shepherd a volunteer drive to collect food toys and money for families during Christmas. Chairwoman Jacqueline Ryerson says donation letters will be mailed with water and trash bills to all residents. Last year 19 families 335 children and 301 adults were helped. honorary chair Mayor Dan Branstine. contact Mrs Ryerson at P O Box 54 Lakewood California 90714 or Lakewood Youth Center 45 1472.

Project Shepherd Lakewood Coordinating Council Jacqueline Ryerson P.O. Box Calif

Citizenship course to aid naturalization offered at Lakewood campus

A U S citizenship course for aliens to prepare for the federal naturalization exam begins Sept 15 at Long Beach City College Lakewood Extension Campus. Classes run Thursdays 7 to 10 pm in Room 210, covering US and California history and government, with papers for naturalization tutored by the instructor and special help for non English speakers.

U.S Lakewood Extension Long Beach City College Lakewood Briercrest Ave California

Regutar Tablets Claim Quick Natural Regularity

Thousands of doctors recommend the effective Reguide laxative. The tablet softens stool and restores natural moisture in the colon to prevent constipation. Take two tablets daily until regularity returns, with stubborn cases needing a few extra days. Follow label directions and stop irritants.

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Carla Fergueson Frank Velasco Frankie Vega Leisure Ad Terry Kanning D.O Thomas J. Lee Elm Ave O.C. Eyes Park Sunnyside Motary Public Service Homey Orders E. Ocean Ave Tae Td Ximeng Ave
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