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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1950

Page

2

Garden Grove Field Wins Planner Nod Amid Runway Limits

ANTA ANA April 15 Orange County Planning Commission approved limiting Richard Haster’s field to one light airplane operation, restricting a 1200 foot runway while 240 acres near Westminster Blvd and Wright St remain under consideration. County supervisors will study the matter Tuesday. Public hearing set April 28 for A J Petersen to expand his chicken ranch near Chap Juan Ave and Santiago Blvd.

Pee Ene Anaheim Cerritos Ave Stanton Ave Stanton la Jolla St Blue Gum Ave la Jolla Tustin Plaise Jesse Ojeda Hwy. 101 Browning Ave Commission Keller Rd Santa Ana Naval Air Station E. C. Taylor Lasky Camp Santa Ana Canyon H. D. Wilbanks A. J. Petersen Juan Ave Santiago Blvd el Madena

Anaheim Public Library trustees reappointed to four year terms

Anaheim city council reappoints Mrs. H. D. Newkirk L. J. Sheridan and H. B. Pearson to four year terms on the Anaheim Public Library board of trustees, effective from April.

Anaheim H. D. Newkirk L. J. Sheridan H. B. Pearson Anaheim Public Library

Big Building to Serve Hub Firm

COMPTON April 15 Construction of a two story structure to serve as headquarters for the Harry C. Clark automobile agency will begin Tuesday at 200 S Long Beach Blvd. Valuation is listed at $72,000. The firm has leased space at 1150 S. Compton Blvd for nearly 15 years. The new building will house all departments and provide a large customer parking area. Contractor is Wilbur Black of Van Nuys. All operations will move to the new building upon completion.

Compton Harry C. Clark Automobile Agency S. Long Beach Blvd S. Compton Blvd James B. Twombly Twombly Wilbur Black van Nuys

Seven-Toed Tiger Kitten Born In Los Alamitos Litter

Mrs. Willard E. Ennis of 4392 Green St. Los Alamitos reports a litter of five kittens from Tiger, a four year old mother cat. One kitten has seven front toes and five hind toes, plus a mouth flap and reputed second sight. The owner plans to disperse kittens as needed and notes two more litters expected soon.

OS Alamitos Gregor Mendel Tiger Willard E. Ennis Green St

Work Load at Bellflower in Sharp Climb

Bellflower reports a rising job market for mid April with large gains in agriculture and dairy work plus wide industrial openings. Local manager W J Hurns notes ongoing demand through spring, especially field laborers, pea pickers, and construction workers, with over 1000 inquiries and 141 placements since April 1.

Bellflower W. J. Hurns Department of Employment Agriculture Activities Spear Burns Orange Los Angeles

Bids Called on Huntington Beach State Park Operating Contract

Huntington Beach officials report the State Park Commission has reissued bids to operate Huntington Beach State Park. The May 20 meeting may yield a new concession award after previous award to A. E. Henning was rescinded amid protests. Bids due by April 24 for operation of the 130-car jet and facilities.

Huntington Beach Willis H. Warner Board of Supervisors State Park Commission Huntington Beach State Park A. E. Henning Division of Beaches and Parks Hen

Park Clean-up Drive Plans For Monday In BUEN Park

Mrs. K. T. Vicars chairman of the civic beautification committee of the Chamber of Commerce announced the annual cleanup campaign will begin Monday. The chamber businessmen division arranged a rubbish pickup Friday with free service via telephone to Mrs. Vicars or Mrs. Kroesen. Kiwanis and American Legion will improve their grounds while the Recreation Park district surveys parkways. Legion work parties will report Sunday to pour curbing plant shrubbery and clean the premises.

Buen Park K. T. Vicars Chamber of Commerce Chamber Kiwanis and American Legion Recreation Park District Legion

Morals case set for trial in Santa Ana court

Anthony Gasnik 56 faces eight morals counts involving young boys. Trial scheduled June 5 in Superior Court with attorney Z. B. West. Court set by Superior Judge Robert Gardner.

Santa Ana Anthony Gasnik Z. B. West Robert Gardner

Swim Class to Begin at Fullerton High School Pool

Fullerton on April 12 announced by Arthur L Johnson water safety director for the northern Orange County chapter American Red Cross that an evening swim class will begin Monday at the Fullerton High school pool. Classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 30 to 9 p.m.

Fullerton James Smith Fullerton High School Arthur L. Johnson Orange County American Red Cross

Secret key hoax at Fort MacArthur fuels petty crime

Maj. Malcolm W. Smith at Fort MacArthur HQ was plagued by strangers selling skeleton keys labeled with his name and a $1 finder reward. He spent almost $35 on useless keys, as Lt. Col. Vernon Rice admitted planting nearly 50 keys on Southland streets in retaliation after a burned pride incident.

AN Pedro Maj Malcolm W. Smith Fort MacArthur Smith Vernon Rice Southland Rice

Artesia Students to Stage Giant Foster Review

Artesia April 15 Luther Burbank School fourth graders present Foster Review at Pioneer School outdoor auditorium at 8 pm Thursday April 20. Ninety performers in 19th century costumes sing American folk music and dance. Cast includes Harald Dexter Jeanette Gahr Janet Lyman Paula Parker and others. Director Madeline L Burnett assisted by teachers Ruth Head Hazel Anderson Bernice McConnell. Narrator Harold Stormes leads with piano by Mrs Head.

Janet Lyman Press-Telegram Artesia Stephen Foster America Luther Burbank School Pioneer School Foster Ife Harald Dexter Jeanette Gahr Paula Parker Amon Ferguson Kenneth Gorham Wilma Juden Melvin Applebury Jo Katherine Williamson Therman Carrigan Tony Medina Madeline L. Burnett

Laguna Minister Installed Today

Laguna Beach April 15 Rev L E Effering to be installed as pastor of St Pauls Lutheran Church Laguna Beach succeeding Rev C J Tiet jem who resigned. Installation rites by Rev W C Gesch assisted by Lutheran Missouri Synod clergy. Address by Rev M J Bruer and liturgist Rev William Schrnoack. Eifert family includes two daughters Lois and Barbara and a son. Home at 415 Monterey Dr. Previously worshiped in American Legion Hall.

Laguna Beach Community Presbyterian Church L. E. Effering St. Paul's Lutheran Church of C. J. Tietjem REO W. C. Gesch St. John’s Lutheran Church of Orange Orange Circuit Lutheran Church Missouri Synod M. J. Bruer First Lutheran Church of Long Beach William Schrnoack St. Paul’s Eifert Lois Barbara Monterey Dr Lutheran Church In American Legion

Three Young Men Injured in Laguna Beach Crash

Three young men were injured late Friday on Coast Highway near El Morro Bay when their car collided with another. Donald Reynolds, 23, Santa Barbara. Donald Crye, 22, San Diego. Gayland Pierce, 22, La Verne. with Clare J. Jackson, 21, Pomona, involved after a collision with Francis Anthony O'Sullivan, 72, Laguna Beach.

Laguna Beach Coast Hwy el Morro Bay Donald Reynolds Santa Barbara Donald Crye San Diego Gayland Pierce la Verne Clare J. Jackson Pomona Francis Anthony O'Sullivan Locust St

Hollydale Women Elect Officers

Hollydale April 15 Mrs J C Wilson elected president of the Hollydale Women's Club for the coming year. New officers include A H Maumoynier first vice president L W Thomas second vice president J H Sellers recording secretary L F Walker corresponding secretary F N Martin treasurer C Goracke auditor. Mrs Wilson chosen delegate to the 48th district convention at Santa Monica April 26 27 and 28. Installation set for May B.

Hollydale J. C. Wilson Hollydale Woman’s Club American Legion Hall A. H. Maumoynier L. W. Thomas J. H Sellers L. F. Walker F. N. Martin C. Goracke

Physicians Rebuke Santa Ana Medico

Orange County Medical Association issued a mild rebuke to Dr. Raymond A. Brandt for refusing a sobriety examination to Dr. Frederick Tunstall Hunt, arrested on a drunk driving count. Association president Dr. A. H. Wightman said discrimination is not in the public interest, but noted Brandt had a personal friendship with Hunt and would face no sanction. Hunt was booked and to be tried in City Court. the case raised questions of physician duty versus personal judgment.

Santa Ana Orange County Medical Association Raymond A. Brandt Frederick Tunstall Hunt A. H. Wightman Saiguna Beach Brandt Hunt Association Dr. Brandt Medical Association Wightsman

Rent Decontrol in Lynwood Affects 1000 Homes

Gov Earl Warren moves to decontrol rents in Lynwood affecting about 1000 rental units. Frank Limber City Clerk disclosed the step after Warren signed papers sent to Washington for the final decontrol order. Verne L Stone of the Compton Lynwood Board of Realtors urged owners to be fair, to minimize tenant inconvenience and curb renewed rent control agitation.

Verne L. Stone Compton- Lynwood Board of Realtors

Building Permits Surge in Santa Ana Totals

Santa Ana issued building permits totaling over 125000 yesterday led by a 140000 project for 20 residences on Glenwood Place by Sandstrom Construction Co. and a 65000 remodel for Rankin Dry Goods Co downtown.

Santa Ana Harold Rasmussen Glenwood Pl Sandstrom, Construction Co Rankin Dry Goods Co

Collapse of Surface Laid to Tide Action

SUNSET BEACH April 15 As asphalt collapsed under a 10 year old girl's weight she teetered over an eroded tide channel cavity near the bulkhead. The child Nzioma Law was saved by her mother's quick grab before a possible five foot fall into water swirling past rotted bulkheads. The Improvement Association cites repeated decay and honeycombing along adjoining private property and seeks state aid while noting 1930 bulkhead construction and unclear state maintenance obligations.

Sunset Beach Nzioma Law Rae Stevenson S. Coast Hwy Gtr The Improvement Association, Inc Channel W. F. von der Ahe Improvement Association P. O. Harding

Alaskans Buy Laguna Property

In Santa Ana on April 15 a Laguna Beach deal totaling 97900 dollars was disclosed as the deed was recorded by County Recorder Ruby McFarland. Sellers Mr and Mrs John A Negley and Mr and Mrs Harold R Warr sold the Laguna Ave and Coast Blvd property to Mr and Mrs Harry J Hill of Anchorage Alaska.

Santa Ana Laguna Beach Ruby McFarland John A. Negley Harold R. Warr Laguna Ave Coast Blvd Harry J. Hill Anchorage Alaska

Democratic Rally and Banquet Held in Compton

In Compton a Democratic rally and banquet featured Rep Clyde Doyle and Gen Carl Gray urging the president to convert the Long Beach Naval Hospital 100 acre site into a Veterans Administration hospital while excluding the wooden wards at the Santa Beach hospital. Rep John McSweeney of Ohio attended as an honor guest with city officials welcoming speakers.

Ompton Long Beach Naval Hospital Veterans Administration Carl Gray Veterans Affairs Clyde Doyle Gen. Gray Harry Truman Tano Beach Harry E. Wade Beatrice Thore Compton Cafe Compton J. Frank Whitaker John McSweenay Ohio Ngth Press-Telegram

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