Local Boy Runs Taxi Venture for College Funds
A Lakewood Village fifth grader, Greg Hilligoss, operates a one cent fare taxi service from 10th Street area to raise cash for a Buick. He plans to expand with a mini ticket system and orange juice stand while awaiting Long Beach City College opening for fall classes. He aims to save profits until he reaches legal age.
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Greg Hilligoss
JoAnn Harper
Toot
Greenemeadow St
Greg Locawaud
Streitanie
Leyve
Greg
Volunteer Workers Meeting Aids CRE Membership Drive
A meeting of volunteer workers is planned to boost CRU membership and support. Speakers include Samuel Rue, Dr. Flavold B. Warren, Lafe Williams, Wainee, Mrs. Jensen, Bil Wilson, Judge Martin Des Vries, and a special guest Miss Juanita Welch, paraplegic trained by CRD and now employed.
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Ruesl
Lafayetto
CRE
Samuel Rue
Flavold B. Warren
T the Cru
Lafe Williams
Cro Wainee
Jensen
CRI
Bil Wilson
Cham
Martin Des Vries
CRT
yJuanita Welch
CRD
Foundation Holds Picnic for Pupils at Long Beach
Foundation Inc held its first annual pre school picnic for pupils and families on Sunday at 419 El Shmarn Ave grounds. Officials expect about 180 children to attend when school starts September 16, marking a larger planned program with sports and games.
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Long Beach
Chaefrens Foundation Inc
Sunda
EL Shcarns Ave
Laxk Gras
Lakewood High Girls Set For New School Nearby
Lakewood High School plans a new nearby school option for girls with a chance to enroll. The initiative, sponsored by the Girls League, encourages student participation and provides guidance on lunch policies for attendees.
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Lakewood
Leke| Wood High School
Thurgilay
Youline
Girlie’ League
Seek Campaign Winds Dollars for Democrats District Aides Named
Campaign roster names district chairs and co chairs for the Democrats drive with leaders and committees listed. Regional and by district appointees include Kay Vincent and Helen Mallen, with finance chair Cora Cocks and publicity head Spencer Crumper, among others.
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Cheremey
Driva
Joe Keurisk
Tom Gri
Ey Fin
Henry Re Ker
Dale Smitkard
Horace Lawson
Ray- Imand Jordan
Jack Fewer
Kate Eashliisey
Sth
George Buezard
al Dewnson
Tom Nelson
R. J. Russell
Russell Cocks
Larry Shea Lennon
Pave Seler
Ed Penn
Lakewood City
Kay Iwincent
Helen ‘Aillen
Ates-Wite
Cora Cocks
Spencer 'M. Crumper
Andy '‘Dals Smith
Admission Day: City and county offices closed
The City State and county offices will be closed for Admission Day. Banks and public libraries also close, but the Post Office maintains mail delivery and many stores operate as usual. Garbage crews and rubbish trucks are not on holiday and will run scheduled collections.
Antique Car Tour Planned by Horseless Carriage Club
Long Beach residents Entered include Sam Heintzelman and John Nagel with vintage autos from 1910 to 1915. A three day Los Angeles to San Diego tour runs Sept 13 to 15 with stops at Dana Point Sea Clemente and Balboa Park. Actions include hotel register at Bahia Hotel and a chartered boat cruise. awards Sunday separate.
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Horseless Carriage Club
Southern California
Los Angeles
San Diego
Theen
Long Beach
Sam Heintzelman
Falcon Ave
John Nagel
48Th
Engle Randolph
Winslow Ave
Sexon
John Gillespie
Pete Ninia
Ford
Frem Doheney
Paris
Capistrano Beach
Tor Zas
Sea Clemente
Eneinitas
Mission Beach
Bahia Hotel
Satuday
Cabrillo Monument
Balboa Mark
Point Loma Cabrillo Monment
Balboa Pak
Crase
Orer
Boat Hits Rock off Catalina Island Rescue of 42 fishermen
Forty two fishermen including two women were rescued from a grounded sport fishing boat off Catalina Island after a 7 by 4 foot hole opened in the hull. The Hurricane ran aground near the east end around 3 a.m. Coast Guard and Sea Sport assisted, docking delayed as crew returned to fishing once aboard rescue craft. The vessel was towed back to Long Beach with a temporary patch. Skipper Arnold W. Cook reported grounding caused by disturbance.
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Catalina Islands
Eli Nott
Pyerpoint Landing Co
Company
Coast Guard
Bscot
Nat
Ava
Nott
Long Beach
Pam
Arnold W. Cook
Sea Sport
Larle Brooke
Mart Owner Fends Off Two Burglars at Market
A market owner at 684 Alliance Ave heard two teenage burglars inside early Sunday. He stepped toward them with a 22 rifle, scaring them away after they refused to leave. The youths fled, dropping cigars and valuables as they exited through a rear door. Police noted no cash was taken.
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Hig Market
Tom Elitala
Allance Ave
Sirata
Long Beach Youth Band Wins Sweepstakes Trophy
The Long Beach Youth Band won the Sweepstakes Trophy as outstanding entry amid 125 bands, marching units, and horse units competing at the Hoan San Gabriel Mission Tiggs Pa tide Saturday. Band director Gordon Caenen invites new members for fall and winter, with auditions for ages 23 to 19 at 6:20 p.m. Thursday in the Falison Shhock Auditorium.
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Long Beach
Hoan San Gabriel Mission
Gordon Caenen
FaAlson Shhock
Long Beach Driver Improves After Two-Car Collision
A Long Beach man, George P. Korth, 53 of 324 Cedar Ave, was listed in fair condition at Harbor General Hospital after a two car crash on Pacific Coast Hwy and Ragoon Ave in Wilmington. His vehicle struck another driven by Richard Horn, 69 of 1920 Lagoon Ave, who was uninjured.
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Long Beach
Harbor General Hospital
Pacific Coast Hwy
Ragoon Ave
Wilmington
George P. Korth
Cedar Ave
Richard Horn
Lagoon Ave
Horn
Firecrackers cause minor injuries at Garcia rally
In Samar a string of firecrackers exploded as President Carlos Garcia entered a political rally. He sustained slight powder burns on his right ear. Security did not report serious injuries amid the incident.
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Philippines
Manila
Cienr
Carlos Garcia
Samar
Ceremony selects Armstrong as new leader of Submarine Division 117
Lt Cmdr Armstrong was named to succeed Lt Cmdr F Schermerhorn as commanding officer of the Navy Reserve Submarine Division 117 at a ceremony aboard the USS Sawfish at Long Beach Naval Base. Schermerhorn had commanded for 32 months and the division coordinates all submarine units in the greater Los Angeles area.
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Submarine Division 117
Cmdr. C. PF
Schermerhorn
Cmdr
F. Schermerhorn
Navy Reserve
Tl. Armstrong
Sawfish
Long Beach Naval Base
Grange SL
Orange
Cmndy, Scheemerhorn
Whitlier
Allier
Loz Angels
L A Vice Dips After Charges by Poulson
Beachgoers stayed away after charges tied to Poulson and Mayerswarm with officials noting calm seas. Lifeguards rescued 18 swimmers, aided three boats, and returned 28 children to parents as authorities prepared a possible crackdown.
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Los Angeles
Poticel
South
Sun- Tresyet
Mayerswarm
Norris Poulson
Boy Thrown From Horse Dies Here
Jory Ray Simpson, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Simpson of 1181 Peach Street, died at Seaside Hospital at 6:24 a.m. Sunday after a horse accident along the Los Angeles River flood channel north of Artesia Street. He was thrown from the horse during a group ride and sustained fatal head injuries.
Long Beach League of Women Voters Seeks Funds Drive
Members will solicit financial aid Tuesday to meet a proposed 33000 budget. The League uses its funds to provide nonpartisan information on political issues to the public. It comprises 162 active members in Long Beach.
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Long Beach League of Women Voters
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