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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1954

Page

20

Brown Backers Organize Long Beach Campaign Group

A Long Beach campaign organization for Attorney General Edmund G. Pat Brown was formed with Nowland M. Reid named chairman of the lawyers’ committee to back Brown. Reid, ex city attorney, said Brown deserves bipartisan support for his tidelands and water policy efforts. Democratic and Republican support is being mobilized as Brown faces former Atty. Gen. Howser. |

Long Beach Edmund G Pat) Brown Nowland M. Reid al Lawyers' Committee Reid Brown Tidelands Arizona Atty Genered Howser

Tides and Temperatures for Tuesday April 27 1954

Sunrise at 6 09 p m Moonrise 2 39 a m Tides show high at 4 37 a m 6 32 p m 42 ft and low at 11 56 a m Foregoing statistics provided by United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Long Beach lifeguards Water temperature 60 surf condition calm or calr

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Two District 7 Candidates Set For Nomination Clash

Two candidates assured of nomination in the May 11 councilmanic primary are District 7 contenders Carl Fletcher and John F. Baker. Fletcher, longtime Long Beach politician, and Baker, active westside organizer, vow to extend shipyard activity, offshore development, and public improvements while shaping a June 1 general election rematch.

Carl Fletcher John F. Baker Reneral Baker West Sid Hil St Atlantic Ave Wardlow Rd West City Frangis Bare Sandy Hook N. J Prate Institute v Columbia University Swant Navy T Manufacturing Fleet Reserves Association Lafayette Home Owners Association West Side Naval Shipyard Carl Fletchek Long Beach Labor News AFL Central Labor Council State Federation of Labor Fletcher Long Beach Parlor Native Sons of the Golden West

62nd Annual Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society Meet

The 62nd annual convention of the Women’s Missionary Society of the United Lutheran Church Synod of the Pacific Southwest will convene May 4 to 6 at Trinity Lutheran Church Eighth Street and Linden Avenue. More than 500 attendees are expected. Main topic is Missions Home and Abroad. Speakers include Prof E Theodore Bachmann of Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary Berkeley and Dr Arthur C Knudten dean of Lutheran Theological Seminary in Japa r.

Women's Missionary Society of the United Lutheran Church Synod of the

Break in Gas Main Blocks Off Traffic

Gas poured from a four inch main on Wilmington Avenue near Victoria Street blocking traffic at 7:30 a.m. Deputies and California Highway Patrol sealed the area as Standard and Shell Oil Cos and Southern California Gas Co workers sought ownership. Cause of the break not yet determined.

Compton Wilmington Ave Victoria St California Highway Patrol Standard and Shell Oil Cos Southern California Gas Co

Pedestrian 45 Struck by Car in Anaheim Street Incident

Pedestrian, 45, was seriously injured after being struck by a car while crossing Atlantic Avenue at Anaheim Street. The driver, Clara June Bend, 23, of Wilmington, was not held. The injured man was taken to Seasice Hospital.

Pan Muneven Lime Ave la Cap Anaheim St Clara June Bend Marines Ave Wilmington Byrn Seasice Hospital

Volunteer Sought for Friday Office Help

A volunteer is sought as a receptionist stenographer from 10 a m to 12 30 p m every Friday at the Community Volunteer Office 1213 Cedar Ave Mrs Clara Andrews CVO director says the role requires typing dictation and answering telephone inquiries Interested volunteers should contact Mrs Andrews at Red Cross 4213 Cedar Ave

Necaru Cedar Ave Clara Andrews CVO Nrs Andrews Red Feeth Jer Blag

Long Beach Diseases Led by Chicken Pox

Local health bulletin lists several cases in Long Beach with names and addresses. Records show multiple children diagnosed with chicken pox and associated details such as dates in April and residence streets. The fragmentary OCR includes names like SCIUMIZUSMr and LER-Mr and Mrs, with numerous street addresses and birth notes.

Long Beach

Marriage Licenses and Birth Announcements Mixed Entries

A dense page lists marriage licenses and birth notices with many names and addresses. It includes numerous couples and newborns across Los Angeles area addresses, with April dates cited for several births and licenses.

Blue Star Mothers State H B Conclave at Huntington Beach

Sixteen California chapters of the Blue Star Mothers of America will hold their ninth annual state convention in Huntington Beach May 2 to 5. Events include a memorial service, kickoff luncheon, and installation of officers led by chapter president TE Ty Urgu.

Huntington Beach California Blue Star Mothers of America Peesigmt Ais Wah Jones Long Oast Chisntet Aees Memorial Hall Streers Short Mildred Anderson State Department North Long Beach Lelal Huddleston Buntington Beach Convention Cochairmen Eva Johnston Wilmington California Department Anite Sieanna Erma Sweeney Braubert Tong Beach

First Aid to Be Taught Classes in Long Beach Chapter

Two new first aid classes announced by Long Beach Chapter of American National Red Cross. One starts 7 p.m. Wednesday at Patrick Henry School Conant Street and Canehill Avenue taught by Sidney R. Gand. The other begins 7:30 p.m. May 4 at Riley School Lakewood taught by Harry K. Fluent. New emergency leave techniques added to the standard course. Applicants aged 15 or older may register by reporting to the first session of either class.

Long Beach American National Red Cross Patrick Henry Conant St Canehill Ave Sidney R. Gand Riley School Sandwood St Lakewood Harry K. Fluent

Girl 13 Wins Essay Contest in Los Angeles County

Mary Anne Sheeran, a 13 year old Hughes Junior High pupil, won first place in the National Association of Home Builders essay competition held in Los Angeles County. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Edmond W Sheeran, she received a $50 savings bond scholarship from Floyd B Cerini vice president of Land Title Insurance Co Los Angeles. Her essay on Why Home Ownership Builds Good Citizenship advances to the national finals.

Mary Anne Sheeran Hughes National Association of Home Builders Los Angeles Mary Anne Edmond W. Sheeran Rose Floyd B. Cerini The Land Title Insurance Co National Association

LBSC to stage My Name Is Legion one act play Thursday

Long Beach State College presents the psychological one act My Name Is Legion as part of Evenings on Campus at 8 p.m. in the D9er Playhouse. An open Mental Hygiene Society meeting accompanies the event to explain mental health realities and institutional issues. The dramatization of The Mind That Found Itself follows Boers inner and outer conflicts, with a cast of local students including Duane Ryen and Bob Hope, designed by Ray White and directed by Werner Schmidt.

Legion Long Beach State College Mental Hygiene Society Clifford Beers Boers Duane Ryen Bad Burgart Jay Bratton Dave Butler Bob Hope Myron Petsinger Bob Faircloth Phillip Cogoill John Parker Ray White Maxine Merlino Werner Schmidt

Long Beach Obituaries Lead With Nemec Family Loss

Obituary notices list James Sidney Nemec and Leo Weiss with one infant son Michael Nemec and others as survivors. Service in Long Beach honors the deceased. arrangements handled by Gallaugher DeYoung Mortuary. Other notices include Brennan, Glover, Altenes, Cunniff, and De Graff with details on service times, locations, and interment venues across Long Beach and adjacent areas.

Nemec Lakewood James Sidney Leo Weiss Michael Nemec Lenore Bush James M. Nemce Los Angeles Mee Lakewood Blvd Christine Mary Frank E. Nemec Charles Scallon All Souls Cemetery Long Beach Gallaugher & DeYoung Bellflower Mortuary

Scott Scott Receives National Recreation Award

Walter Scott, director of municipal and school recreation, is awarded a certificate of appreciation by the National Recreation Association board of directors for outstanding service to recreation. Joseph Prendergast of Ning Fork City, executive director, announces the honor and praises Scott’s thoughtful advice. The association, a nonprofit funded by contributions, notes the impact on communities in the Pacific southwest seeking help with recreation problems.

Walter Scott National Recreation Association Joseph Prendergast Ning’ Fork City Scott Pacific Southwest Area

Engravers Association Names 10 Year Pin Leader

The Photo Engravers Association of Northrop Aircraft Inc and Southern California announce Edward Sunday Warren A Drum of 5510 Paralle St and 4302 Canchill Ave has chaired its 12 directors. The association presented a 10 year service pin as an affiliate of the Printing Industries Association.

Photo-Engravers Assn Northrop Aircraft, Inc Southern California

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