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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1956

Page

22

Jury Picks In Kiddnapping Trial Amid Rape Allegations

In Garden Grove scene, jurors were to be seated as prosecutors recount alleged kidnapping and two rapes involving Walker. The defendant allegedly forced Miss Schurr at gunpoint to a lonely location before noon, with tape recordings cited as evidence. Readied for a five week trial, the panel includes postal clerks, engineers, and housewives from Laguna Beach to Orange.

Garden Grove Jack James Walker Walker Donna Williams Loyd Brett Schurr Welker Nick Meyer Brett Aps Arainst Walker California Kenneth * Williams Long Beach John Shea Superior ‘Court Awas Edward A .Chavez Laguna, Beach Robert Blair Balboa Island

Deputy Hurt as Car Hits Patrol Car in Lakewood Crash

Sheriff’s deputy E McRoberts, 33, injured while directing traffic beside his patrol car after an abandoned auto was inspected. A car driven by Henry C Witiker, 33, struck the rear, knocked the vehicle into a utility pole, and it burned. McRoberts treated at St Helen’s Hospital Bellflower. Walker, the other deputy, said he fell asleep at the wheel after a 12 hour shift.

Ulames Denmead Stand Woodfull Ave Lake Wi ‘Ood Per E. McRoberts Henry C. Witiker Gallup McRoberts Dames Walker Walkers

Algeo Dies. Long Beach Postal Chief

M S Algeo 38 longtime superintendent of East Long Beach Postal Station died Thursday in a local hospital. He joined the post office in 1924 with wartime service in the Marine Corps and World War I naval service. Surviving are his wife May Prim d executive secretary for Infantile Paralysis foundation. A native of High Jar he belonged to American Legion Arthur Lo Peterson Post 7. Service 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Christensen Pine Chapel with Rev Milton Gabrielson officiating. Interment Sav Gabriel Cemetery.

Meredith Algeo Maine Ave East Long Beach Royal Hospital Marine Corps Man National Foundation For Algco High- Jar Arthur Lo Peterson American Legion Satin Christensen Pine Milton Gabrielson Sav Gabriel Cemetery

Lakewood Store Sued by Father of Injured Boy

Lakewood store faces a $60,0000 damage suit from a father alleging his 6 year old son was trapped for an hour in an escalator at the May Company Lakewood store on January 17. The incident left the boy's foot mangled and the claim cites negligence. The suit was filed in Superior Court by Adv. Albert D. White.

May Lakewood Ineth JK. King Luray Liga Long Beach Richard King Adv Albert D. White

Hosmer Ends Quickie Campaign Trip Here

Congressman Craig Hosmer concluded a three day campaign visit doubling as a campaign kick off at Mark Twain School Lakewood. He urged federal local private cooperation on water projects for Southern California and defended Eisenhower era policies as essential to peace prosperity. Local Democrat Richard Russell filed mandamus to require cross filing for the 44th district assembly seat before the June 5 primary.

Craig Hosmer Washington Hosmer California Pasadena Southwestern ‘Council American Society “of Civil ‘Engineers Colorado Mark Twain Lakewood Holmeéy Eisen-hower Richardtd Nussell State Supreme Court Long Beach Frank. Jordan Benjamin “Hite Hite

Hold Up Man Takes Forty Three Dollars At Grocery

Mrs Rae Winger, 43, describes a masked robber at Magnolia Avenue store who produced a pistol and demanded cash. The bandit fled in a dark sedan after collecting $43.63 from the register. He had reportedly visited the store twice before, once earlier Thursday, while the attendant was away at lunch.

Maes. Winger 20Th St Winger Magnolia Ave

Death in Hospital Follows Accident at Cherry and Del Amo

Bahman George S63 of Los Ilraetic died in seaside hospital Thursday after an accident at Cherry Avenue and Del Amo River. Body removed to McMullin Mortuary Gardena. Hospital attendants said Bahman had been a medical patient several times before. officials doubted the unit caused his death.

George “Bahman Cherry, Ave del Amo Rlva McMullin Mortuary Gardena Bahrman Shad

Groundbreaking for Soroptimist House at Long Beach College

The Soroptimist International of Long Beach funds an $18,000 Soroptimist House to serve the Associated Students at Long Beach College. The 1,500 square foot stone concrete wood and glass building with a rock roof will host meetings and social activities. Present at the ceremony were Mrs Gladys Neff college president Bil Z Barnes and DE P Victor Peterson.

Soroptimist Associated

Grocer Fined Then Hit by New Charge

Armstrong Lee, 63, of 2710 Gladys Ave, re-arrested on a second beer sales to minors charge after a $500 fine for a March 16 offense. Judge DeVries found him guilty of the first count. bail set at $1,000 pending jury trial in May. Police say the second offense occurred hours after juvenile officers warned of the March 16 violation at 540 E First St.

Lee’ Armstrong Armstrong Cladys Ave Martin DeVries Lyman Sutter Vin Devrie First Ste

Mix-up Puts Barr Back in GG Lead

A reporting mix-up in Garden Grove election results was corrected today. Lee D Barr led the Rainbow Piersand plantings and grass cover efforts, with the ninth sext on the new city council completion today.

Barr Garden Grove Lee D. Barr West Beach Pat Elliot

Bar Brawl Leaves Man with Skull Fracture in Tavern

A 36-year-old man suffered a skull fracture in a Thursday bar fight at 188 31 E 6th St. Lonnie Walker of 102 Via Ave underwent surgery at St Marys Hospital after being found by his wife Elizabeth on the sidewalk. She drove him home and called an ambulance when he could not be aroused.

Bob “Ray ‘Adkinson Benmore St Ando Charles “Howard Orange Ave Adkinson Atlantic’ Ave Cayman St Adkin ‘Son St. Mary's Hospital Moon 6Th St Lonnie “Walker Via Ave

County Pay Hike Urged by Group and Officials

A local group and county officials push for pay raises for about 32,000 workers across all departments. Proposals suggest increases averaging around $20 per month, with discussions held by the County Manager and Board of Supervisors after late hours. An unknown assailant and timing details appear in fragmented reports from courthouse sources.

Les Anes Zeles Larthur J. Will Board of Supervisors tCourthouse

Maine Calf Rider to Speak at Long Beach Picnic

Ars Annie Wilkins of Minot Maine arrives by horseback after a 5900 mile trip to speak at Silverado Park in Long Beach tail of former New Englanders. Horses Tarzan and Rex barred from park property due to maintenance concerns. she may bring Depeche Toi and Spaniel. The talk by the 63 year old rider starts at 6 30 pm with a potluck dinner and an open house at 3102 E 15th St.

Ars Annie Wilkins Minot Maine Silverado Park New England States Society Long Beach New E. 15Th St

Varga Girl Artist Predicts Beauty Shift At Lakes Lions

The artist Alberto Varga spoke at the Lakeside Lions Club saying American beauty will evolve. He warned short hair for women should go and predicted taller, purer forms of beauty. he also stressed inner spiritual beauty as the key.

Varga Tre Alberto Varga Lakes ‘Wood Lions “Club Xome

Death notices and obituaries from local mortuaries

Multiple death notices list survivors and funeral details for residents including Julius Burke, Elle Myrtie foulk, Mrs Evelyn Bay Phillips, and infant wards. Services are scheduled at various times and locations such as Mottell's & Peek Mortuary, Patterson & Snively Mortuary, and All Souls Cemetery with survivors named.

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