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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1957

Page

13

Triplet influx at local Long Beach schools sparks curiosity

A Southland Magazine Sunday story sparked a debate over whether four sets of triplets have attended Long Beach public schools. Armstong, Lorge, Oliver and Paul sisters triplets appear across districts with different teachers to avoid confusion.

Leasi Vera Williams Southland Magasing Vera Mark Marty Michele Lorge Pat Tielke Henry Long Beach Armnstrong Oliver Ifiplets Paul Sisters Nore

Long Beach urged to curb shipyard subsidence by April deadline

Rear Adm. A K James warned Long Beach city leaders that the port must show substantial progress toward subsidence abatement by April or risk congressional denial of further funds for Naval Shipyard work. He backed compulsory unitization of the Wilmington oilfield, estimated program costs up to 25 million dollars, and discussed possible reimbursement debates with the federal government.

George Weeks Long Beach Naval Shipyard A. K. James Congress Adm James Wil Iminton Ity Virgin H. Sponzberg Walhfred Jacobsay Dence Wilmington Frank Rudson

Public works list includes $1,000,000 storm drain and park project

City Council approved a million dollar storm drain improvement and a $140,280 Whaley Park recreation building. Drainage work funds from county bonds will underpin bids by the flood control district. Plans call for concrete lining along Boulton Creek from Clark Ave to Los Cerritos Channel with a widened box culvert and a west side ditch extension toward Willow Street and Pacific Coast Hwy near Park Ave.

Whaley Park Oy City Council County Flood Control District Boulton Creek Clark Ave Atherton St Long Beach State College Los Cerritoz Channel Anselm Ra State College Area Bouton Creek Willow St Pacific. Coast Hwy Park Ave

City to sue over Marine Stadium bridge approach plan

In a report by county engineer John A. Lembia the council learned specs for a harbor approach building tied to Marine Stadium, designed by Powers Daly Land. City Atty. says possible condemnation suit may be amended. negotiations with McGrath Estate stall progress on acquiring the land for the approach.

John A.lembia Lewis D. Reese City Coum Atherton St Thc Apa Jacobson Ana. A. Aenewss Ree Oe Joseph Lamb

India Man Gets Jail for Woman's Beating

Donald Ray Wade, 20, of Seaside Walk was sentenced to three years probation with 30 days in county jail after a Superior Judge Beach Wasey found him guilty of assault with force. Wade was arrested June 27 for beating a 35-year-old woman with his fists for no apparent reason. Wade claimed he did not remember the incident.

Desmond Baker Legislative Committee Reese Wiliam T. Dalessi Desalmon Donald Ray Wade David Beach Wasey Wade Seaside

Car Overturns Kills Long Beach Woman in Plaster City

A Long Beach woman identified as Dolores Fi Johnson, 47, of 1420 Chevy Ave, was killed instantly when the car she was driving with two hitchhikers in the back seat overturned five miles west of Plaster City on Tuesday. The crash left no details about the other occupants.

Long Beach Plaster City Dolores Fi. Johnson Chevy Ave

Bananas Gift Reaches Three LA Hospitals

About 10 900 pounds of bananas from the Andes Fruit Co were delivered Tuesday to Long Beach General Rancho Los Amigos and Harbor General hospitals in the Los Angeles area. The gift was arranged through the chamber of commerce foreign trade department.

Long Beach Andes Fruit Co Long Beach General Rancho Las Amigos Harbor General Hospitals Foreign Trade Department The Los Angeles Chamber of Commercer

Navy OKs Site Talks for Hospital in Long Beach

Rep. Craig Hosmer says Secretary Gates approves informal talks with Long Beach officials to set aside city land for a Naval Hospital. Mayor Keater confirms city willingness as Corona Hospital closes Oct. 1, highlighting a critical shortfall in medical facilities for about 100000 service members and dependents.

Craig Hosmer Secretary of the Navy Thomas S. Gates Tich Long Beach Naval Hospital Navy Hosmer Californe Gate

Local entrant wins sweet ribbon at Los Angeles fair

Myron H. Magie from Dairy Avenue placed first in fudge and won several prizes at the Los Angeles County Fair in Pomona. Other winnings included second in pecan fudge, third in divinity without nuts, third in divinity, and fourth in chocolate fudge.

Myron H. Magie Dairy Ave Los Angeles Pomora Magie Divinity

67 Mile Run For Sport Drivers

Lakewood Center hosts a 67 mile run for poker fun and motor sports fans by the Templars Car Club starting at 7 30 Saturday. Open to all with 1/300 trophies and merchandise prizes. The route ends with a cat show and post entries accepted.

Lhe Templars Car Club Lakewood Center

Ecuador Girl Arrives in Long Beach to Study Nursing

Jeannette Brunst an 18 year old water ballet star from Manta Ecuador arrives in Long Beach to attend Seaside Hospital Nursing School. She is one of 35 girls enrolled in the one year program. She speaks six languages and aims to become a nurse despite language worries.

Armstronge Lorger Olympia Wash Armstrong Cary Cheery Erry Long Beach 2 Tindher Cleveland Lakewood Patrick Henny Armstrongs Pat Gary Jerry Terry Dale Armestrong Snowden Ave Long Beach Naval Shipyard Ecuador L.B Seaside Hospital Water Ballet Manta Long Beach USA Jeannette Brunst Jesanette Dy Tarher Sacramento Jeannette Holland Columbia South America Brownsville Texas Finland Britain Hawaii Hattie Lennon

Psychology Licensing Unit to Be Junked

City Council moves to repeal the ordinance creating the Psychology Licensing Unit, citing that the commission has operated for nearly three years but will be dissolved. City Manager Sam E. Vickers explains the move as a response to the unit’s performance and ongoing concerns.

Psychology City Psychology Commission Afl Sam E. Vickers Avery

Wisconsin Society Plans Meeting At YWCA

The Wisconsin State Society schedules its monthly meeting for Thursday at the YWCA with a 3 p.m. start. A pot roast supper is planned for 6:30 p.m. The session discusses Assembly Bill 2712 creating a state committee to regulate psychology permits and oversee eligibility. Chairman Wirgi Spongberg notes the state’s legislation follows the city ordinance as a guiding model.

Wisconsin State Society YWCA Ely Commission Wirgi &. Spongberg

City Debate Over Stadium Use and Scout Promise

Long Beach City Council grills a zoning ordinance controlling Municipal Auditorium and Veterans Memorial Stadium after a dispute over a free Scout date canceled for a paying group. Scout leadership says an oral promise was made, while some council members call verbal pledges void. The issue draws comments on morality and enforcement with a study and report set for next Tuesday.

Veterans Memorial Stadium Long Beach Area Boy Scouts Shriners Scout Sam FE. Vickers Lyman B. Sutter Scouts’ Local Council Harold Arnold Sutter Gerald Desand Virgil Spangberg Long Beach Ordin ‘Mnanse Vickers

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