Cancer Drive Opens Across Orange County Leaders Meet
A county wide drive to raise funds to fight cancer opened with a meeting of chairmen and drive leaders from cities and communities. Arthur Balensiefer, chairman of the business men’s portion, urged readiness. Worth Rabbit of Santa Ana is county drive chairman with E. J. Foss heading business solicitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Ana
Arthur Balensiefer
American Cancer Society
Balensiefer
Worth Rabbit
E. J. Foss
Orange County
Joel van Wagoner
Anaheim
J. Neals
Brea
D. Gordon McComber
Buena Park
Edna W. Gardner
Garden Grove
Harvey Stonehouse
la Habra
Harry Riley
Laguna Beach
Hugh Davenport
Orange
Mekhton H. Damron
Cypress
Los Alamitos
J. M. Scott
Seal Beach
Lewis Conrady
Westminster
Viola Page
Yorba Linda
Lawrence Moiola
Huntington Besch
Kindergarten Work Filmed For Norwalk Parents
A color motion picture showing a typical day in Norwalk School District kindergarten class was filmed at Thomas B. Moffitt School. Directed by Bob Rymer, the 600 foot film follows Mrs Corinne Wood's class as children learn counting colors clay and social living through market purchases music outdoor games and garden activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Thomas B. Moffitt
S. Goller Ave
Bob Rymer
Corinne Wood
Red Cross fund quota surpassed in Fullerton
Fullerton officials announced the 1952 Red Cross drive reached its revised goal. The original quota of 310371 was boosted to 10932 by national needs, with storm state relief in Arkansas Mississippi Missouri and Tennessee. Local contributors raised a total of 12583.06.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fullerton
American Red Cross Fund
R. A. Marsden
Orange County
National Headquarters
Arkansas
Mississippi
Wmlissouri
Tennessee
Westminster School District Trustee Candidates Filed
R M Rasmussen files as candidate for Westminster School District trustee. R M Schmidt, who has served two terms, indicates intent to seek re election. Filing deadline is April 16 for the May 16 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
R. M. Rasmussen
Barber St
Barber City
Linton T. Simmons
R.M. Schmidt
Huntington Beach Blvd
Downey Cancer Drive names Dr. John H. Leary campaign chair
Dr. John H. Leary, local surgeon and chief of staff at St. Francis Hospital in Lynwood, is named chairman of the American Cancer Society's 1952 Downey drive fundraising campaign. Leary, affiliated with the Leary Clinic, will lead the drive opening April 1. He resides at 10446 S. Downey Ave.
Fourth District PTA Meet Set Thursday at La Habra
The Fourth District PTA meeting moves to Thursday at Washington School La Habra due to the California CCPT State convention. Mrs W A Young announces the theme Our Aims and Accomplishments to be delivered by CCPT vice president Mrs P D Begis with introduction by Mrs Gilbert of Santa Ana. Special music and installations follow lunch at the American Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Santa Ana
Damages Sought After Library Bid Refusal
In Santa Ana on April 1 the city of Newport Beach sought $6,292 damages from Irvin George Gordon and his son for refusing to accept a bid to enlarge the city library building. Gordon, a former city councilman, claimed an error in his $39,908 bid and asked to be released. The bid was later awarded to Bay Construction Co. for $46,800. the city sought the difference plus penalties from the bond through Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Ana
City For
Newport Beach
Irvin George Gordon
Gordon
Bay Construction Co
Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co
Easter Vacation Dates Set for Fullerton Schools
Fullerton Union High School and Junior College announce Easter vacation from April 5, the week before Easter Sunday. Fourth quarter classes begin on April 14, with commencement at the high school stadium on June 12 and junior college exercises the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fullerton
Fullerton Union High School
Junior College
Thirteen Families Move Into Area In Buena Park
Thirteen new families have taken up residence in Buena Park per records of Mrs. Neva Hod son assistant secretary of Orange County Waterworks District. Newcomers listed include J M Good 6172 Marshall Ave L S Florence 6132 Kingman Ave Mathew Kretzers 6821 Oregon St H B Williams 7621 Commonwealth Ave Mrs J N McCutchen 6291 Mission St R H Dessert 6322 Mission St Ted Nelson 6851 Stanton Ave O Sprague 6582 Western Ave R C Lane 6195 Mission St Harley Halston 1921 Franklin St Wilbur Spellering 5781 Marshall Ave RoR Ramsbottom 7902 Fourth St Roland Hodge 6131 Marshall Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Park
Neva Hodson
Orange
County Waterworks District
J. M. Good
Marshall Ave
L. S. Florence
Kingman Ave
Mathew Kretzers
Oregon St
H. BE. Willams
Commonwealth Ave
J. N. McCutchen
Mission St
R. H. Dessert
Ted Nelson
Stanton Ave
O, Sprague
Western Ave
R. C. Lane
Mission Stu Harley Halston
Franklin St
Wilbur Spellering
Ramsbottom
Fourth St
Roland Hodge
Grove Kiwanis Club Sets Treasure Hunt
Garden Grove April 1 The Grove Kiwanis Club plans a gigantic treasure hunt expected to attract 2000 participants. The May 24 event benefits Kiwanis charities with entry fees, while 200 plastic capsules buried on an 11 acre plot hold prizes including a bicycle a portable radio and $25 cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Grove
Kiwanis Club
J. Frank Knebel
Kiwanis Charities
Kiwanis
Los Angeles
Orange Counties
Knebel Sai Knebel
Knebel
Co. GC. Wack Wooley
Unt
Centralized food prep planned for Norwalk schools
Norwalk School District outlines a long range plan for centralized preparation of meals. A central kitchen will serve all 11 schools once the multimillion dollar building program finishes, possibly by next September. The Morrison School will start using the central kitchen first, with a state approved kitchen near Centennial School nearing completion. Food is delivered via stainless steel thermo carriers designed by Flora Clio and Bruce Butler, a system so efficient it is being adopted by other districts. Much equipment is from war surplus, including large walk in refrigerators and ovens. Luncheon prices reach 25 cents for full day sessions at Morrison School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Julia 3
Flora Clio
Bruce Butler
Morrison
Bellflower Mothers Plan Election April 1
Bellflower at St Bernard's Catholic Church Mothers of first grade pupils hold officer election April 1 in the school hall at 9707 E Palm Ave at 7 45 p m with installation planned for May followed by a refreshments service by the mothers group
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Bellflower
St. Bernard's Catholic Church
E. Palm Ave
Norwalk Daughters Plan Benefit Party
Mrs. Spencer Tracy will speak at a benefit theater party sponsored by Native Daughters of the Golden West. The Curious Savage will be staged by Huntington Park Close Players at Middleton School Auditorium with proceeds to the John Tracy clinic for hard of hearing children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Spencer Tracy
Cien Anos Farlor
Native Daughters of the Golden West
Florence Moore
Huntington Park
Middleton School
John Tracy
Newport Folk to Get Honors at City Meeting
Newport Beach officials announce Newport Harbor City Employes Association will honor 34 active workers with over 10 years of service at a 7 p.m. Friday gathering at American Legion hall. Retired staff will receive inseree cards as district leaders list long service milestones led by Neil S. McMillan with 32 years, followed by John D. McMillan 30 years and others across departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport Beach
Newport Harbor
John D. McMillan
Lewis L. Merrill
Water Department
Frank W. Crocker
R. R. Hodgkinson
L. W. Covert
Arthur Gant
A. M. Nelson
Wilford C. MacDonald
Russell Craig
C. K. Priest
Dorothea H. Sheely
Carl Woodtmansee
R. J. Briscoe
Percy N. Pellett
W. B. Dyson
Mabel Cummings
LaVita Lace
Howard L. Berry
James L. Bullock
Ray J. Funk
Nellie M. Graham
Mike Ortega
Jesse Blackstock
Tate Hales
Charles W. Son
Nearby Area Short Shorts and Community Meetings
Civic and service club leaders in Norwalk host Lions Club guests for a 7:30 p.m. dinner meeting at the Woman's Clubhouse as plans for the annual Lions fair are advanced. funds fund child welfare programs. In Whittier Institute of International Relations opens June 29 with theme Roads to Agreement and runs through July 6 focusing on resources to combat hunger disease and ignorance. Downey classes at the Adult Training School close for Easter week starting April 6. Ocean View PTA convenes with Mrs Ernest Nixon installed as new president and a film show April 3 at the school auditorium. Huntington Beach PTA officers to be installed. Fifth and Sixth Grade mothers host tour of new building after a 7:30 p.m. meeting. Bellflower auxiliary to Lakewood Memorial Post 415 WFW meets at Beulah Grigsby home to attend Inglewood officer installation April 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Civic
Lions Club
Woman's Club
Lions
PLA
Ocean View
PTA
San Francisco
Ernest Nixon
Ways and Means Committee
Huntington Beach
John Vernon
Hastessea Wi
Douglas Hough
E. V. Davis
Bellflower
Lakewood Memorial
Beulah Grigsby
E. Artesia St
Inglewood
Buena Park Girl Tops in Contest
Miss Nancy Grodf, selected by the Junior Women's Club as queen candidate for the Fullerton Community Fair, wore a new wrist watch after the group led ticket sales across 11 clubs. The fair runs April 30 to May 4, with proceeds aiding Buena Park kids for a new youth center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Park
Fullerton
Buena Park Kids
Meek's Permits Told Fullerton Building Reaches
Fullerton issued building permits for new construction totaling 485 545 last week per the city building superintendent. The permits include 65 new homes with 39 for Jewett Development Co on Thomas Way, Chapman Ave, and Wanda Dr at 7000 each. Lilley Homes, Inc. received 19 permits for Maple and Harvard Aves at 5000 each and four 86000 homes in southeast Fullerton, plus a 7000 dwelling at 310 S. Raymond Ave. A. W. Reed got three permits at 12000 each for S Ver mont Ave. Winfred Jadie obtained an 11000 permit for 1301 W. Malvern Ave. Grady Neal and William T. Boyce each received 10000 permits for 101 S. Turner Ave and 144 Hillcrest Dr respectively. A medical office permit at 8000 went to William Slingsby for 424 W. Commonwealth Ave and a 7600 home permit to Reyes Perry for 210 W. Malvern Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fullerton
Jewett Development Co
Thomas Way
Chapman Ave
Wanda Dr
Lilley Homes, Inc
Maple
Harvard Aves
The
Home Building Company
S. Raymond Ave
A. W. Reed
S. Vermont Ave
Winfred Jadie
W. Malvern Ave
Grady Neal
S. Turner Ave
William T. Boyce
Hillcrest Dr
Easter Beach Cleanup Urged Before Holiday Visitors
A city beach cleanup was requested by the chamber of commerce beach committee led by Chairman Lee Chamness. The plan calls for immediate removal of sand debris accumulated since last season and will be presented to City Engineer Harry Overmyer and Councilman Harry LeBard. Official opening day is April 5, same as Huntington Beach State Park Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington Beach
Chamber of Commerce
Lee Chamness
Harry Overmyer
Harry LeBard
City Beach
Huntington Beach State Park
Beach
Easter Egg Hunt at Rio Hondo School
Downey crowds anticipate a Lions Club sponsored Easter egg hunt at Rio Hondo School grounds with 30 prizes and hundreds of eggs. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. on April 12, overseen by Jim Canning with assistants Bedford Bays Fred Barry P Coy Stan Jarvis and Charries Saxton.
Harbor Art Exhibit Set at Newport May 1 4
The seventh annual Harbor Art Exhibit will run May 1 through 4 at Newport Harbor Union High School. Judges include Arthur Millier Rex Brandt and Russell Iredell. Entries due April 21 at four pickup stations with prizes of 150 dollars for watercolors and 200 dollars for oils.
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Newport Beach
Newport Harbor Union High School
Arthur Millier
Los Angeles
Rex Brandt
Corona del Mar
Russell Iredell
Laguna Beach
Claremont Scripps College
Riverside High School
Laguna Beach Art Gallery
Ted Gibon
Harbor
Excelsior PTA Elects A L Crabtree President
The Excelsior Council Parents Teachers Association elected A L Crabtree of Norwalk as president at Artesia Methodist Church. She succeeds Mrs Don Plemon, with installation planned May 23 and duties starting June 1. Officers include Mrs Cooper Redmayne, first vice president. Mrs Charles Crowell Jr, second vice president. R S Morgan, secretary. Gusture, treasurer. Harold Dye, historian. Maryin Marche, auditor. Grace Mayes was named representative to the Masonic lodges for Public Schools Week. Seventh and eighth graders from Faye Ross School performed under Miss Betty Hartford’s direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
A. L. Crabtree
Excelsior Council
Parents Teacher Association
Artesia Methodist Church
Truman Benton
Don Plemon
Crabtree
Cooper Redmayne
Artesia
Artesia School 3
Betty Hartford
4H Club Bazaar Promises Colorful Santa Ana Event
Orange County 4H Club bazaar set for April 5 downtown Santa Ana features cookies clothing and a rummage sale with almost 40 clubs participating. Younger shoppers enjoy games and entertainment while seniors shop. Gardenia corsages and wood pulp flowers are among special sale items from local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Ana
Orange County
Brea
la Habra
Malaya Topic of Society Meeting in Norwalk
NORWALK April 1 Mrs Waldo Reinocher missionary from Malaya will relate her experiences to members of Women s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church at 1 pm Wednesday in Carter Hall. A demonstration of heat resistant plastic kitchen ware will precede the business meeting. Mrs Winifred Keck will lead a delegation to the First Conference executive board meeting Tuesday in Alhambra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Waldo Reinocher
Malaya
Women's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Carter Hall
Laura Joyner
Winifred Keck
First Conference
Alhambra
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Cenfer
Barber City Man Trustee
Downey Cancer Drive
Cecil Brower
Julia B. Morrison
Little Rad
Merrigen
Lucy Roe
Joan Phillips
Francis Priest
Velma Johnson
W. Holt
Press-Telegram
Grove Kiwanis Club
Bellflower Mothers Plan
Norwalk Daughters Plan
Newport Folk
Short Shorts
Institute
Downey
Downey Adult Training School
T. R. Maurer
Chambermitee
Floyd Case
Wild Commerce
Lam ‘H
Lambourne
Harry Philips
Hobert
Trans- Ed Hobert
Chamber
Woman's Relief Corps No
Oil City Recreation Center
Grace Meranville
Woman's Relief Corps
Raymond Boudreaux
Dena
Jon Henricksen
Dan T
Ray Carol
Meek
William Slingsby
Reyias Perry
Malvern Ave
Rio Hondo’s
Newport
TRV
Nabel Borethy
Torrey
Tatli Bellflower Blvd
McGuire - Wen Johnson
Kirk Douglas
Patrice Wymore
Roadium
Conpten Blvd
Dane Clark
New Meralta Theatre
Downey Ave
Keer
Dean Martin
Jerry Lewis
Gary Merrill
Shelley Winters
Norwalk Firestone Blvd
San Pedro
San Pedro Drive
Torwance
Harbor Drive
Vermont
George Murphy
Kinda Darnell
Steve McHally
Wilmington
Fox Granada TE
Compton
Compton Newhank
Hosecrans
Esat
Gregory 2Eck
Sauen Hayw
David
Bathsheba
Harlem Globetrotter
Gardena
Sir Kirk Douglas
Leaner Parkir
Patric Knowles
Angelo Lamsbury
Ard
Bush Walker
Minberly
Cornel Wilde
Maurasa O'Hara
Sword's Point
Wiliam Powell
Jslia Adams
Treasure
Kimberly
Athood Birch
Tate
Asa Yinlew
Desire
Gragary Peck
Sesea HA
David and
Tathshera
Robert Cummings
van Moore
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