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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1953
Page
16
Chief of Detectives Lorin Martin warned homeowners to watch for lawnmower thieves who target unlocked garages. He noted most owners fail to record serial numbers, hindering recovery and convictions. Police urge owners to lock mowers and note serial numbers for identification.
Police and firemen removed two men found dead in an empty Texas Co refinery gasoline tank car at 2100 E Pacific Coast Highway Wilmington. Identifications absent, likely Mexican nationals hiding to evade immigration authorities. Bodies believed dead about a week.
Municipal Court clashes over ambulance bills widen as Judge Charles T. Smith awards the city $23.50 for ambulance service to Michael Schroeder who was unconscious at service time. Judge Martin DeVries previously ruled such charges invalid when the patient is unconscious. City Manager Samuel E. Vickers says the city will press ongoing claims on unpaid bills.
Four high school seniors from 35 in southeast Los Angeles County will be zone winners in Bank of America's state wide achievement awards at Long Beach City College. Six judges interview each winner for certificates and gold cups. four will then be interviewed May 21 at Pomona College for final judging. Nationally the program awards 335,600 in cash and 50,000 in additional certificates and cups.
A fire caused by children at play damaged a stairway in a two story duplex owned by Mabel G. Glasscock at 17342 Santa Ana Ave Monday afternoon. The youngsters were playing with matches under the stair when papers caught fire. Neighbors saw smoke and called firemen. Police said the parents agreed to pay for the damage.
Annexation movements spread in Feramount area north of the city as 34 signers sue for permission to join Long Beach. Councilman Ezzil A Carleson filed the request for a 2300 population district bounded by the Los Angeles River Compton boundary Compton Blvd Paramount Garfield and Long Beach limits. City engineers check before subdivision to County Boundary Commission. Four Lakewood areas authorized to begin petitions ahead of next steps.
Lloyd HW Brewer associated with Dr Carl Johnson receives his certified public accountant certificate. Brewer graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California in January 1952 and is a member of Beta Alpha Psi and Beta Gamma Sigma honorary societies.
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce forms a three member committee Dr Rodger Engel D A Boone and Don Nelson to hire a firm to prepare a report comparing incorporation with annexation to Long Beach or formation of a community service district A plan for Lakewood Park Parkway and Recreation District for 1958 54 includes sprinkler systems landscaping and a five acre park site The district tax rate is expected to drop from 76 to 50 cents per 100 assessed value County budgeting 22750 to widen Woodruff Ave near Carser and Conant after July 1 as reported by executive secretary Harry Shehan
Union State society members will hold a potluck supper at Silvera do Pars clubhouse, Santa Fe Ave and 31st St at 6 30 p m Saturday. At 7 00 p m Monday the society will host a card party in Machinists Hall, 728 Elm Ave.
George M Vermilion a Long Beach druggist will depart by air for New York City to join a national conference of March of Dimes campaign directors to plan the 1954 anti polio drive He led the campaign in January and will serve again in 1954 Mrs Vermilion accompanies him on the trip and they will visit his parents in Osawatomie Kansas upon return
Jean Skoures, 53, a housekeeper, was booked on drug smuggling in the city jail after police say she secreted 25 capsules on surrender. Judge Charles D. Wallace had given her a four hour stay of execution to settle belongings after a recent sentencing. Narcotics officers said she admitted the smuggling and five capsules were later found.
Long Beach police estimate 14 traffic fatalities year to date, vs 18 on the same date in 1952, with Captain William E. Kummer blaming excessive speed rather than more cars. He projects 1953 fatalities could reach 58 if trends continue, warning eight deaths above expected for the city’s population.
Heartwell Wardlow residents approve a new name Heartwell Wardlow Pro-Annexation Association to reflect the area they seek to annex. Officers elected Monday night are George Seybelt and Mrs Tohn Loulels as co chairs and Paul Foreman as secretary.
Residents of Lakewood Plaza Units 3 4 and 5 will meet new Long Beach representatives at an 8 p.m. meeting of Lakewood Plaza Citizens Improvement Association at St Cornelius Parish Hall Bellflower and Flagstone. Guests include Long Beach Mayor Suttex Councilman Wagner Police Chief Dovey City Manager Vickers and other officials. A question period will follow short talks. City officials will dine with the association steering committee at Kocity's Lakewood restaurant after proceedings. Plaza Units 3 4 and 5 bounded by Palo Verde Ave Spring St Studebaker Rd and Stearns St voted last month to annex to Long Beach.
A 35000 year long study by Dr. John F. Dodge for the Harbor Department found pressure decline in the Wilmington oil field’s westerly portion too deep for water flooding to halt subsidence, though the program could double oil output. A pilot flooding on Long Beach Development Co. parcel proceeds, while unitization talks and charter amendments may be needed before broader action.
A burglar stole fifty gallons of wine from the garage of Marc Markulin at 62932 West 15th Street. The dry victim reported the burglary to police today.
Bert W. Hardy Jr., 88, bar owner, is set for superior court arraignment on May 4 for assault with intent to murder after allegedly firing a .22 caliber slug that left his barmaid girlfriend Betty Irwin, 28, partially paralyzed. Witness Jean Chalfin testified Hardy admitted the shooting, claimed “I might as well finish her off,” and promised to return after presenting roses. he surrendered at the police station insisting the act was accidental.
Our Savior Lutheran Ladies Aid will meet Tuesday noon for luncheon with Rev. scar Lee as guest speaker. The foreign mission program will be discussed by Mrs. M Endresen.
The Santa Fe asserts it will remain America’s new railroad by expanding daily. It pledges safer operations, improved service, greater comfort, and dependable future growth for passengers and shippers as it reduces outdated coaling and watering depots.
A freezer at 443 E. 10th St. overheated and caught fire due to a short in wiring. Firefighters extinguished the blaze without difficulty. Police sketch the cause as an electrical fault.
Ellis moves to dismiss conspiracy charges in Superior Court arguing the three year statute of limitations expired before charges. Attorney Arthur Manley asks judge Vernon W. Tunt to drop the case after prosecutors rested. More than 30 witnesses testified. Ellis is accused of securing money via false promises in a Wilmington prefab housing deal.
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