Long Beach to Host Miss Universe Contest in 1952
A telephone tip sparked plans for Long Beach to host the Miss Universe Contest in 1952, aiming to outshine Atlantic City's pageant. Ray Chapin of the Long Beach Publicity Bureau prompted Catalina Inc. to shift west, arranging with the Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau as publicity materials flowed. The piece notes locals anticipate the event and June 1953 as the target for results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Atlantic City
Ray Chapin
Catalina, Inc
Oscar Meinhardt
Catalina
Meinhardt
Douglas Engineer Recalls Combat Flying in Korea
Robert F. Pope, 31, of Long Beach, returned to Douglas Aircraft Co. after serving as a captain and operations officer with the 728 Bomb Sq. in Korea. He flew 10 B26 missions, described a first mission against Yale fighters, endured heavy flak and bad weather, and helped train crews while awaiting reconversion to civilian life with his wife Eleanor and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Pope
Douglas Aircraft Plant
Korea
Press-Telegram
W. Hill St
Douglas Aircraft Co
Long Beach
Pope
728 Bomb Sq
Bombardment
Yale
38Th Parallel
Japan
Pusan
United Air Lines
Henry
Eleanor
Roger
Ben
Susan
Hobby Show Draws Thousands in Municipal Auditorium
The 1951 Hobby Show, opening yesterday with 1000 people queuing and thousands more in line, runs today and tomorrow from noon to 8 pm. Free admission. 25 hobby clubs and over 80 individuals showcase a wide range from old fire engines to marionettes and weaving wood work. Sponsors include the Recreation Department, Long Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce, and the Hobby Show Advisory Committee. A documentary color film is being produced by the Long Beach Cinema Club, with daily concerts by the Women’s Symphony Orchestra and youth activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana
Municipal Auditorium
Pacific Coast
Lois DeLane
Recreation Department
Aquarium Club
Long Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce
Hobby Show Adissory Committee
Long Beach Cinema Club
Women’s Symophony Orchestra
Orville Yechem
Eddie Robinson
Sebren Ave
L B Man Named Defense Fishery Representative
Julius E. Linde of 305 Park Ave, longtime port fisheries associate since 1927, was named by Secretary of the Interior Chapman as a representative of the Defense Fisheries Administration. He leaves his post at Van Camp Sea Food Co to assume duties with headquarters in the San Pedro Federal Building and a suboffice in San Francisco. His remit is to accelerate production of fish and fish products during the national emergency. Linde has lived in Long Beach since 1923 and previously ran his own fish packing business and had been in midwestern banking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius E. Linde
Park J Ave
Chapman
Defense Fisheries Administration
Linde
van Camp Sea Food Co
San Pedro Federal Bldg
San Francisco
Long Beach
Uin
Middle West
Fighter Told of New Child in Korea Parade of News
Captain Walter Pfeifer of Headquarters Company Second Division shows officers a cablegram from his wife about the birth of their daughter Sandra Jean on March 25 at Seaside Hospital, Tracy Ann 4, awaiting delivery confirmation and message through Western Union possibly a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Walter Pfeifer
Monlaco Rd
Tracy Ann
Sandra Jean
Seaside
Mrs. Pfeifer
Bank Checks In Long Beach Reach 636 Million In Q1
Long Beach banks processed 636,422,206.11 in first quarter checks, a 22 percent rise from 1950’s $520,458,575.54, per Murray Williams of the Long Beach Clearing House Association. March debits totaled 212,351,468.25 vs 174,446,314.37 a year earlier, signaling broader economic activity influenced by inventory buying, population growth, and rising costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Murray Williams
Long Beach Clearing House Association
Williams
Bank of America
Berling murder trial enters final phase as cross exam nears end
Violet John Berling, 33, accordion teacher, rests as attorneys prepare for the trial's final phase. She faces cross examination on her 13th day, while deputy DA Ted Sten aims to finish it tomorrow. Ramsey plans to call Berling's mother and 15 to 20 character witnesses, with rebuttal and surrebuttal to follow. Opening arguments begin with DA Cochran and defense counsel Ramsey, each expected to two days, then a one-day closing by Stew. Court hopes jurors see the case by month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet John Berling
Miss Berling
Kay Francis Erickson
Ted C. Sten
Albert ¢. S. Ramsey
Mary Schauer
Surrey Buttal
Thomas W. Cochran
Ramsey
Stew
VEW District Installation Set
Fourth District officers from the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be installed with auxiliary members at 8 p.m. in Municipal Auditorium. National Commander-in-Chief Charles C. Rallis of Seattle and National President Sue Igola of Providence will share installing duties. A banquet at Wilton Hotel precedes the event at 5 20 p.m. Officers will be sworn in, then a public dance follows in the auditorium. Admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth District
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Municipal Auditorium
Charles C. Rallis
Seattle
Wash
Sue Ig
Providence
R. I
Wilton Hotel
Oficars
Boys' Club leader shares goals during safety talk
Lou Yantorn runs the Downtown Tong Beach Boys' Club housing 200 youths at 1585 Chestnut Ave. He stresses a fair, rough-house free environment with rules guiding boys aged 8 to 18. The club, part of Long Beach’s two facilities, relies on Community Welfare Chest funds and gifts. Maurice A. Bugbee co directs both clubs as they provide trophies, crafts, and sports amid a broader democratic youth program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach Boys' Clubs
Paul Libby
Tony Nieto
Billy Kelly
Tommy Warren
Chestnut Ave
Press-Telegram
Lou Yantorn
Lou
University of Scranton
Pennsylvania
Los Angeles Bulldogs
Tong Beach
Biz
Good Rosa
Libray
Joe Chapman
Long Beach
East Long Beach
Freeman Ave
Maurice A. Bugbee
Bakersfield Officials Begin Fourth Southwestern Air Tour
Civic officials from Bakersfield and leaders from the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce join a 50 member group on a three day air tour visiting Albuquerque El Paso and Tucson with Long Beach as the final stop. They arrive at 415 p m Thursday at the Long Beach Municipal Airport and will be hosted by a Bakersfield delegation led by President Fred Dean before a harbor boat trip and informal dinner at the Wilton Hotel. Francis Gage and Cecil Jones lead the visiting party as chamber presidents.
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Greater
Bakersfield
N. M
el Paso
Texas
Tucson
Ariz
Long Beach
Francis Gage
Lumber Shipper Moves HQ to Long Beach Harbor
The Oliver J Olson Co shifts its head office from Wilmington to Long Beach in Suite 1222 Times Building. Nine lumber carrying steamers operate to Long Beach Los Angeles Harbor with origins in Puget Sound and the Columbia River. Local manager Allen E Moffatt notes the move adds space and underscores the port’s repair facilities. Office staff include H W Jester, Christine Crick, and Jacqueline Neal.
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California
Oliver J. Olson Co
Wilmington
Long Beach
E. F St
Times
Allen E. Moffatt
Los Angeles Harbor
Puget Sound
Columbia River
Pacific Northwest
Moffatt
H. W. Jester
Christine Crick
Jasqueline Neal
California Industrial Education Convention Turns Focus on Vocational Training
The 29th annual Calif ornia Industrial Education Association convention will discuss vocational training in a mobilized nation. The event runs two days at Municipal Auditorium with 42000 delegates expected to register at 7 p.m. Thursday. Harvey R. Wilson and J. Hollingsworth serve as cochairmen.
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California Industrial Education Association
Municipal Auditorium
Harvey R. Wilson
Jordan High School
J. ©. Hollingsworth
City College
Business and Technology
Mighty Mo To Be Feted In Long Beach Welcome
Long Beach prepares a grand reception for the battleship Missouri as she arrives Thursday morning at Pier 1 after Pearl Harbor voyage home from Korea. Officials including Gov. Warren and Mayor Chace lead a high profile welcoming committee with a Navy Band, dignitaries, and a luncheon aboard the ship after arrival. A security perimeter prevents boarding. events include a public ceremony, a shipboard address, and a Friday night dance for Missouri personnel.
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Long Beach
Missouri
Pier 1
Naval Shipyard
Pearl Harbor
Korea
Pierpoint Landings
Pier A
Coast Guard
Navy
Clint Furret
Chamber of Commerce Armed Services Committee
Earl Warren
California
Forrest D. Smith
Burton W. Chace
Fletcher Jowson
Los Angeles
Oscar Trippett
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Long Beach Chamber of Commerce
Arthur Stewart
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Naval Affairs Committee
Roger Jessup
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
George P. Taubman Jr
Wilder D. Baker
11Th Naval District
J. ¥. Dannenberg
U. S. Naval Base
Thomas B. Inziis
Catain
Adm
Strubler
Elks Club
Armed Services Ymca
Defense Masters Block Wardens Swearing-In Planned
Long Beach Civil Defense and Disaster Relief Council plans mass swearing-in of 1000 block wardens within two weeks. Police Sgt W J Mooney announced the ceremony will be held in the City Health Center auditorium on two occasions. The new Night fire-fighting manual by the Fire Department will be ready for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach Civil Defense and Disaster Relief Council
W. J. Mooney
New City Health Center
Construction permits soar to four million in March
Long Beach building department issued 1019 permits in March totaling 4,028,500 led by a 2,321,000 water circulating system project at the Terminal Island Edison plant. First quarter 1950 totals reach 3,844 permits and 8,035,070 dollars with 96 new dwelling units from March activity.
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Long Beach
Edward M. O'Connor
Terminal Island
Southern California Edison Co
Department
Edison
Southland Magazine
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