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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1952

Page

6

Lakewood C of C poll backs anti status change policy

Lakewood Chamber of Commerce board received overwhelming support in a member poll, with 150 in favor and 4 against, reaffirming efforts to resist any move to change Lakewood’s incorporated status. The vote occurred during a Lakewood Country Club meeting where bylaws were amended to expand the board from nine to 18 and to form a committee to study dues. The committee will advise on member assessments while the policy also calls for pursuing an independent Lakewood post office.

Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Lakewood Lakewood Country Club Chamber Board Ors Board of Directors Chamber Angelo Tacaboni

Desmond KC Council Plans Evening Meeting

Desmond KC Council to meet tonight at Houghton Park American Legion Hall after a Thursday postponement. New members will begin degree work with the first degree for the class of candidates Sunday at Samuel Thomas American Legion Hall, led by District Deputy William Bogu mill of Compton and Grand Knight A. A. Washkowijak of the Long Beach council.

Walter Desmond Knights of Columbus Houghton Park American Legion Hall Samuel Thomas American Legion Hall William Bogumill Compton A. A. Washkowijak

IVA Begins Mailing 52 NSLI Dividends

The Veterans Administration began mailing 1952 NSLI dividend checks to about 5 million policyholders, with roughly 200 million dollars to be paid in this first regular GI Insurance dividend. Most checks total about 60 dollars. January anniversaries receive first. VA district offices will handle payments, blanks are mailed to policyholders to request payment, or money will go toward delinquent accounts or term policies.

Washington Veterans Administration Veterans National Service Life Insurance NSLI Aid MSLI

Amateur Frogman Drowns in Bathtub

London reports a young man in a home made frogman outfit found dead in a bathtub with breathing nose clips clamped on his nose. The victim, John D. George, 25, was immersed in about 12 inches of water. The incident occurred yesterday in his apartment.

London John D.' George

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