Huntington Flower Show Set for May 4 5 at Memorial Hall
Orange County gardeners expect large crowds for the Huntington Beach Garden Club sponsored Flower Show May 4 and 5 at Memorial Hall. Doors open 2 p m Friday with formal opening at 8 p m speaker Wills H Warner Orange County Board of Supervisors. Entertainment planned each evening by Huntington Beach High School band and Country Church Talbert orchestra Guests must have exhibits ready by Thursday afternoon or by 10 a m Friday, per Trace H Cooper.
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Untingson Beach
Orange County
Huntington Beach
John A. Ensley
Huntington Beach High School
Boys’ Christian Athletic Club
Country Church of Talbert
Trace H. Cooper
Garden Club
DeVol and Band to Play at Pow Wow Ball
FULLERTON April 28 Frank DeVol and his 19 piece orchestra will headline Fullerton High School Pow Wow coronation hall in the gym The event marks the largest music group ever to perform at the Pow Wow dance Committees plan a full program including parade interclass activities a variety show and carnival with a long list of student chairmen and royal court members announced.
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Fullerton
Fullerton Anion High School
Frank DeVol
DeVos
Colleen Baker
Harlan Frickson
Lee Hardy
Sali
Randall
Kay Ftandall
Lee Berry
Dave Goldsmith
Doyle Duggins
Gretchen Goodwin
Betty Sutton
Tony Padilla
Rose Leverich
Jean Lovejoy
Mary Ann Bauerlein
Jeannie Ranney
Roger Mc.Candless
Willie Ugh
Growth in Garden Grove Housing Surges With New Subdivisions
Grove Building Room Continues Without Setup details a residential building surge in Garden Grove as hundreds of homes move toward construction. Plans for a 134 home subdivision at Westminster Ave and Harbor Blvd are set for county planning review, with Dutro and Evans Terrell among subdividers. Rest of the piece notes multiple ongoing projects, including 21 homes on Huckleberry Rd, 20 dwellings at Sun Shine Terrace, and 57 homes near Garden Grove Blvd, all signaling rapid growth across Chapman Lampson Stanford corridors.
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GE Grove
Westminster
County Planning Commission
Westminster Ave
Harbor Blvd
W. G. Dutro
Harry Evans Terrell
Verano St
Eco, Inc
Huckleberry Rd
Trask Ave
Sunshine Terrace
Garden Grove Blvd
Ninth St
Marvin C. Sokol
Boyson Manor
Garden Grove Rlvd
Village Rit
Ray 3. Stuhley
Brookhurst Ave
W. le Ferran
Matron Job at Lynwood Abolished
Lynwood officials abolish the matron position and the title of police mistren and woman jailer. Flora Mulkey, who held the role, will lose her job as she seeks a Marine career. The council opted to use two other staffers to handle women offenders.
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Lynwood
Flora Roberta F. Mulkey
Paul Kerr
Mulkey
Kerr
Lorena Boggess
Gertrude Stevyanowich
Grove Sea Scouts Seek Jobs to Pay Marine Insurance
Grove Sea Scouts face a $600 cost for a public liability marine insurance policy after launching their boat the Volunteer. The sponsoring Fire Department and Scouts advanced the funds, and they seek weekend, afternoon, or evening work to repay them, with Fire Chief Gene Tobias arranging shifts if given timing.
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Grove
Garden Grove
Sea Scouts
Gene Tobias
Midway City youths debut in recital at hall
Thirteen performers from Midway City Westminster presented a piano recital in American Le finn Hall on Huntington Beach Blvd. Eva O Donnell directed. Debutants included Mary Jane Le Compte Sharon Carl Ruth Ann Gerhardt Shirley Gillmore Muriel Drake Wayne Chase Francis Fedak Bonnie Feuer Edna Strayer Francine Fedak Judy Drake Diane Dekker Paulette Burtner ushers were Robert Gerhardt and Richard Williams.
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Midway City
Westminster
Eva O'Donnell
Ocean View Firemen Plan Dance May 11
Ocean View Fire Department plans a dance on May 11 at 8:20 p.m. in Huntington Beach to raise funds for equipment and a fire truck. Roy Vandivort leads as general chair with Obie Moore Bo Biscailuz and Ed Sizer as cochairs. Louie Pimlott and band will provide music.
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Ocean View
R. R. Hoisingtor
Newport Harbor
Gilbert Nee
Far East
China
Thomas Gibson
Margaret Charle
Pilgrim Hall
Hostess Church
Haror
Elsie
Newland
College Choir Concert Friday at Community Presbyterian Church
The cappella choir of Pacific College of Azusa will present church music at Community Presbyterian Church Friday evening, following a 7 p.m. dinner. The program, sponsored by the church Men's Brotherhood, features popular hymns and gospel songs and is part of a Pacific College music department series.
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Bellflower
Pacific College of Azusa
Community Presbyterian Church
Men's Brotherhood
Pacific College
Fire damages Paramount feed firm plant
An explosion and ensuing fire at the Western Consumers Feed Co. on Paramount Boulevard caused minor damage at 9:30 a.m. Three fire companies from Paramount and Bellflower fought the blaze. Damage stayed minimal due to a prompt sprinkler system. The cause of the explosion was not immediately determined, with spontaneous combustion or grain dust cited as possible sources.
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Paramount
Western Consumers Feed Co
Bellflower
Window Smashed at Paramount Liquor Store by Thief
A large plate glass window at 7259 E Compton Blvd liquor store was smashed with a cement black by a thug who stole four bottles of whisky from a display. Report filed with sheriff's deputies by owner Fred J Minneman.
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Paramount
Compton Blvd
Sheriff's Deputies
Fred J. Minneman
Towner
Marriage Licenses Granted in Orangy County Office
Robertson McKenzie Alexar Charles 20 and Whittier Carol Anh T212 Hillside Ave La Habra.
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Orangy
Robertson-Mckenzie
Alexar Charles
Whittier
Carol Anh
Hillside Ave
la Habra
Exclusive Subdivision Planned at Downey for 20 Homes
Eight homes in the Galentine Estates tract near Florence Aves are under construction by Lester Bros. and Girdner, with each 1550 to 7600 square feet. The $20,000 bracket houses feature driveways, colored stone roofs, fireplaces, aluminum window frames, and two baths, as the first phase of a larger modernistic estate project.
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OWNEY
Florence Aves
Girdner
Lester Bros
Galentine Estates
J. Z. Galen
Crash Claims Placentia Youth on Yorba Road
Placentia April 28 Charles Minzen 29 of 1115 Main St was killed instantly Friday at about 7 15 am when his car collided with a second vehicle on Placentia Yorba Rd near Jefferson St east of here Floyd F Johnson of Hemet escaped with minor injuries while Millian’s passenger George F Westover 18 of 114 S Main St sustained major injuries and was hospitalized at Fullerton General Hospital CHP investigators said Mullen’s car overturned and was nearly demolished Body taken to McAulay and Suters Mortuary Fullerton
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Placentia
Ene
Charles Minzen
Main St
Placentia Yorba Rd
Jefferson St
Here
Floyd F. Johnson
Hemit
Mill
Ian
George F. Westover
S. Main St
Fullerton General Hospital
California
Mullean
McAulay and Suters
Fullerton
Funds Sought for Center in Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach backers of a servicemen recreation center issue another fund drive. A site on Laguna Avenue at Glenneyre Street, a house owned by Nick Isch, is chosen. Mrs. Aldrich chairs the center committee with Mrs. Carman as vice chair and J Mt Peters as secretary, Mrs. Nash as treasurer.
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Laguna Beach
Laguna Avenue
Glenneyre Street
Nick Isch
Laguna
Sherman Aldrich
Locust Street
Aldrich
Ernest Carman
J. Mt Peters
Carl Nash
Man Convicted in Anaheim Gun Assault Case
William Ernest Philpott of Anaheim was found guilty by a jury of deadly weapon assault and a felony count of illegal firearm possession. The case stemmed from three shots fired at Van Johnson’s car in the 2500 block of West Center Street on March 21. Judge Ixeneth E. Morrison scheduled sentencing for May 10 and will consider probation.
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Santa Ana
William Ernest Philpott
Anaheim
Ixenneth E. Morrison
Philpott
van Johnson
W. Center St
Johnson
Morrison
Hate
Downey Moose Lodge to Install Roster of Officers
Downey April 28 Ned Young will be installed as governor of Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge No. 663 in ceremonies at American Legion Hall Saturday at 8 p m Joe Sweeney retiring governor announced Other officers to be seated include Ralph DeRose junior governor Frank Tillis prelate John Yearwood treasurer Harold Hawkins secretary Bill Thomas Earl Howe and Henry Hibbard Sr directors C Cook sergeant at arms J E Young inner guard and Henry Hibbard Jr commission chairman
Brainiest Athlete Title Goes to Bellflower Student
Bellflower High School officials announce Ralph Schimnerer has earned the unofficial brainiest athlete title. Since the new athlete eligibility system began weeks ago, Ralph has consistently topped the Big Ten list.
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Bellflower
Bellflower High School
Ralph Schimnerer
Ralph
Court Affirms Santa Ana's Death Penalty
The California State Supreme Court upheld the death sentence for John Calvin Odle, a 58 year old machine operator, who killed his divorced wife, Arville T. Odle, in a Santa Ana stationery store on May 6 1950 after she refused reconciliation. The court found ample evidence supporting first degree murder and Odle’s order of execution in the San Quentin gas chamber.
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San Francisco
John Calvin Odle
Santa Ana
State Supreme Court
Odle
Arville T. Odle
San Quentin
Supreme Court
Robert Gardner
Orange County
Superior Court
Recreation Classes Popular in Lynwood Centers
Lynwood Community Center hosts busy programs as Director Arnold Robles reports strong turnout. Rifle practice averages 85 youths on Tuesdays with .22 rifles under Instructor Paul W. Hookey at the armory. Indoor archery draws 145 participants on first and third Fridays. Square dancing sees over 200 in Friday sessions led by Cliff Hill. Baton twirling has 60 girls and 10 boys coached by Don MacCampbell each Wednesday.
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Lynwood
Arnold Robles
Paul W. Hookey
Hookey
National Rifle Assn
Robles
Glenn Smith
Pasadena
Cliff Hill
Don MacCampbell
Man Found Guilty in Hit Run Case
Santa Ana judge finds Juan Carranza guilty of leaving the scene of an accident at the Santa Ana River bridge on March 5. The hit and run charge was reduced to a misdemeanor. Marine Ffc. Antono Trevino suffered a multiple fracture of the left leg. Probation hearing set for May 4. Carranza claimed he did not know he injured anyone.
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Santa Ana
Juan Luquin Carraza
Central Ave
Santa Ana River Bridge
Robert Gardner
Carranza
Marine Ffc
Antono Trevino
Trevino
Santa Ana Blvd
Atty
John Gilbert
Downey High Band Benefit Concert Planned for May
Downey April 28 officials announced the third annual Downey High School band concert to raise funds for a trip to the Maytime Review in National City. Proceeds from May 1 and 2 shows at 8 p m will finance travel while the Vikettes drill team, accompanying the unit, is expected to receive new uniforms before the event. Caesar Mattei directs the program with Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart as sponsor.
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Downey
Downey High School
National City
Caesar Mattei
Vikettes
Elizabeth Stewart
Girl Pinned Between Bumpers of Autos
Huntington Beach report states Miss Janice Vierstra 18 of 15135 Stevens Ave Belldlower sustained injuries to both legs after being pinned between two cars on Standard Rd near 23rd St at 9 45 p m Thursday April 28 The accident occurred as she was near the vehicles during evening hours on Standard Rd not far from 23rd Street
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Huntington Beach
23Rd St
Standard Rd
Janice Vierstra
Stevens Ave
Belldlower
Four Altrusa Clubs Observe Founding Day in OC
Four Orange County Altrusa clubs gathered at the Santa Ana YWCA to mark Founders' Day. Mrs. Jaunice Davey Dean of Glendale spoke on aspects of the proposed 2ard amendment to the Constitution. Miss Doris Holt of Pasadena, ninth District Governor, led the candle lighting ceremony with Mrs. Sue Kimmell and Mrs. Julia Ann Hyde assisting. Presidents Imo Randall, Claire Larsen, Maysie Hamel, and Kimmell outlined event plans as a music program, with piano numbers by Ruth Moses and Frances Holm, opened by Marian DeForest.
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Orange County
Altrusa Club
Maysie Hamel
Fullereton
Claire Larsen
Anaheim
Sue Kimmell
Laguna Beach
Imo Randall
Santa Ana
Doris Hoir
Pasadena
Eunice Davey Dean
Glendale
Altrusa International
Altrusa
Ansheim
Fullerton
Kimmell
Marian DeForest
Ruth Moses
Frances Holm
VFW Norwalk Installs Officers at Masonic Hall
At Norwalk on April 28 Glenn Woods Post 5172 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars held officer installations at the Masonic Hall with district commander Robert Myers as Installing officer. New leaders include James Clark as commander Glenn Hertz senior vice commander Charles Romaine junior vice commander Leon Qakinas quartermaster Herman Delch retiring commander post advocate Charles Leo chaplain Dr Ernest Tichnor post surgeon Harry Arnie post adjutant Laforest Hil three year trustees Carlos V Evans one year trustee Glenn Hertz service officer.
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Norwalk
Glenn Woods
Masonic Hall
Robert Myers
James Clark
Glenn Hertz
Charles Romaine
Leon Qakinas
Herman Delch
Charles Leo
Ernest Tichenor
Harry Arnie
Laforest Hil
Carlos V. Evans
Burglary Trial Starts Monday
Three San Bernardino men Lester Foy Leslie James Smith and George Henry Hilton face trial in Santa Ana for burglary of the W W Woods truck agency on January 27 1930s. They are charged with theft of tires and truck accessories and possession of stolen property. police recovered the merchandise while it was en route to Los Angeles for disposal after a traffic stop.
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Santa Ana
San Bernardino
W. W. Woods
Robert Gardner
Lester Foy
Leslie James Smith
George Henry Hilton
Los Angeles
Girl's Purse Stolen at Compton College Plunge
Janet Paseh of 9218 Walnut St reports purse and contents valued at 60 dollars stolen from a locker while she swam at the Compton College plunge. Police investigation underway.
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Bellmlaower
Janet Paseh
Walnut St
Compton
Compton College
Bellflower Men Held in Jail Awaiting Arraignment
Three Bellflower men Arthur Owen 19 George L Cullett 21 and Richard Cullett 19 are held for arraignment Monday in Downey Justice Court after admitting participation in an armed robbery of Rubin Soyle a Paramount service station operator at 13208 Paramount Blvd on April 18. A sawed off rifle and a revolver were found in their car and $50 was taken.
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Bellflower
Rubin Soyle
Paramount Blvd
Paramount
Downey Justice Court
Mike Aure
Johnnie Moran
Arthur Owen
George L. Cullett
Richard Cullett
Artesia St. Bellflower
Los Angeles
Norwalk
Coyle
Cullett
Owen
Aure
Births in Orange County and nearby hospitals reported
Multiple birth notices from Santa Ana and surrounding cities list parents and addresses alongside newborns. Names include Ange Count y LDBNewatr Oscar Harraht Lacomb Lehman Pando Rutledge and others with hospitals noted as Santa Ana Community Hospital St Joseph Hospital and East Anaheim Community Hospital. Dates in late April are recorded for each birth.
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Ange County
Ldbnewatr
Fred F. Allen
Braadwey
Costa Mesa
Ste Joseph Hospitel
Apri
Sahrell
Pica
Oscar Harraht
Santa Ana
Santa Daa Community’ Hospital
Ye Lacomb
Norman Lacomb
Maple
Costa Mésa
Saris Ana
Hosnitel
Apel
Lehman—Ste
Myron Lehman
Birch
Aanta Ang
St Joseph Hospital
Act
Pando
Louis Pando
Giber
Anche
St Easta Ara
Hoaritel
Parable Hoel Atte
Wernard” Veters
E. Furl
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Louis Jordan
Doris Day
Gene Hell
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William Philips
Yank JN
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Tom Neal
Regk Toomey
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Robert Walker
Vengeance Valley
Fable Sat
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Toreey
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Bert Lal
Paramaust & Campton
Torrance Harbor
Ee Test von Meflim
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