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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1952
Page
31
A Lakewood resident feeds stale bread to small neighborhood birds who guard his pond from a raiding large long-legged bird. The birds chase off the intruder, keeping his fish safe, while locals reflect on good deeds and neighborhood tales.
Ronald F. Wilson took over as commanding officer at Long Beach Air Force Base succeeding Col. Lee Q. Wasser. Lt. Col. Richard L. Orr replaced Col. Guy W. Saunders as executive officer. Wilson reported from Mitchel AFB New York and has a World War II background in the South Pacific. Wasser will assist Gen. Hall then move to Europe. Saunders will head a volunteer air reserve school for 20 days before reporting to Camp Beale.
The four year old son of Ennie Arbott, baseball coach, was struck by a car near the school grounds yesterday afternoon. Edward Arbott received treatment at St Marys Hospital for possible leg fracture, skull injury, abrasions, and lacerations after the car driven by Dillard E Colvin, 26, of 12056 Curley Ave, Downsy, struck him. Police said the boy ran from between parked cars into the street. The Arbott family resides at 518 Olive Ave.
An elderly Long Beach woman and a Laguna Beach mother with her young son were hospitalized with major injuries after a two-car crash on Tustin Avenue near Collins Avenue in Orange at 3:15 pm yesterday. Mrs. Josephine Scott, 73, was driving from a service station when the collision occurred and sustained head and internal injuries with severe shock. Passengers Mrs. Betty Mills, 25, and her 3 year old son Michael of Laguna Beach suffered head injuries and severe cuts. The other driver, Arthur F. Thompson, 33, of Colton, was uninjured.
New Stenographer Mrs Jeanne McGinley, who has served as legal statement stenographer at the local district attorney office for two years, resigned yesterday to accompany her husband to Oakland where he is employed. Succeeding her is Mrs Frances Dudleston, formerly legal secretary, of Portland Cy.
In Long Beach the forecast calls for bright sun with slight haze in the early hours. Temperatures hover near summer levels after yesterday’s high of 74 and low of 48 as clouds drift away.
Coast Guard personnel were observed surveilling two ships at the harbor for the past eight days to support the U S Customs dope dragnet. Shipping officials say the services aimed to deter smuggling though no one aboard was detained. After ashore, passengers were thoroughly searched amid widespread speculation at Pier B Long Beach and Berth 176 Wilmington.
City schedules opening of bids April 23 at 2 p m for a half mile Long Beach Freeway segment along the Los Angeles River from Pacific Coast Hwy to Anaheim St. Estimated cost 202 500 funded largely by out of state tax funds. Six lane divided highway with acceleration and deceleration lanes. clover leaf interchange partially built under state Griffith Co. contract.
Col. Shelley inspects the Long Beach East WAF squadron led by Lt. Farn with Capt. Miles present. She notes recruitment limits and praising Lt. Furns command while stating the unit has 127 enlisted women and activated last September with three WAFs. She also comments on discipline and describes GO WAY squadrons nationwide with her next stop George AFB Victorville.
Henry A. Valdez 18 of Los Angeles had sentencing on drunk and hit and run charges continued to April by Municipal Judge Ralph C. Dills after a probation report was delayed. The incident March 9 injured Ruth L. Lewis of Long Beach at Wilmington and Victoria in Dominguez.
Four Tong Beach residents, Mrs. Peter Voge, Mrs. Gus Rickett, Mrs. Henry Mahler and Mrs. Bill Hanson, plus Mrs. Marcus Jungjohann, visit at 14641 Jackson St. April 2. The event features a girlhood friend of Mrs. Jungjohann as host.
Newport Beach officials announce a comedy titled My Sister Eileen to be staged by Newport Harbor Community Players at Orange Coast College chapel tonight and on April 3 and 4. The event highlights local theater in the spring lineup.
National Boys' Club Week highlights the Boys' Clubs of America founded in New England 90 years ago. Long Beach hosts a 2000-member network with four units at Chestnut Avenue Freeman Avenue Via Veranada and Willard. executive director Maurice Bugbee stresses inclusivity and community support with Lions and clubs aiding growth.
Famed flyer and Presdent's Airport Commission chairman Gen James H Doolittle visited Long Beach Municipal Airport for a brief inspection and talks with city officials. City Manager Vickers outlined plans for a safety zone and airport expansion funded by state and federal investment while noting aircraft use affects nearby residents.
City Council adopted a resolution to obtain 121750 from the Board of Supervisors for lifeguard service and beach cleaning. The plan would supplement the city’s annual budget, with beach users comprising 32 percent Long Beach residents, 51.4 percent Los Angeles County commuters, 10.4 percent travelers from outside the county, and 6.2 percent out of state residents.
In Long Beach the L. B. Iron Works employees voted against joining the International Union, United Automobile, Aircraft and Agricultural Implement Workers of America CIO. Of 66 eligible voters, 26 supported and 37 opposed, one ballot voided. J. Donald Locke is manager of the 39 year old casting and machine products maker.
Among 242 sailors ashore from the Navy tanker Tolovana at San Pedro, Carge the dog led the group as first liberty visitor. He had a broken right leg from a cargo hatch in the Far East and dodged two AWOL excursions, while morale mascot aboard handled fuel oil, aviation gasoline, mail, passengers and freight during nearly 100000 miles of operations.
Police report three young men between 20 and 22 robbed attendant Ahmed Etem at Sam's Service Station 465 W Pacific Coast Highway at 1 40 a m taking 40 in bills and change. Etem described a three caliber revolver used to force him into the office and the men fled in a car.
A lost dog known for a map of black turls returned home with its family. The Press Telegram staff had hoped to keep the pup, but Juanita Serris and her daughter Thormasina Spencer arrived at the office to claim him after recognizing the photo. The dog embraced Thormasina, confirming their ownership.
Laguna Beach April 2 Rev Ray Van Oosbree resigns as pastor of Evangel Assembly after 13 years. He will be succeeded by Rev Maynard Kuljian from San Fernando Valley. Evangel Assembly to be sponsored by Immanuel Christian Assembly, Van Oosbree said.
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