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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1954

Page

14

Harbor CIO backs Henry D. Lawrence for city attorney

Lawrence won endorsement from Harbor CIO Political Action Committee as he attacks rival Irving M. Smith over alleged delays. The slate also includes Gordon Feekings Gerald Desmond Toby Wick Ruth Bach D Patrick Ahern and Glenn Hughes with AFL backing from Ed Brown. Wick pushes Seventh Street bridge remains open for Ninth Street bridge work. May campaign fund-raiser set May 4 at Hoefly’s Belmont Shore. Gore to headline Los Angeles Democratic fundraiser.

Lawrence CIC Irving M. Smith Union Anization Gordon Feekings Gerald Desmond Tobsy Wick Ruth Bach D. Patrick Ahern Glenn 3D. Hughes AFL Ed Brown APL Central Labor Council Toby Wick Seventh St Ninth St Wick Anaheim St Don May Distriet J Hoefly Belmont Shore Citizens Committee May Clarence E. Wagner Leos Coyotes Bellflower Blvd Los Corritar Channel Willow St Bellflower Antoinque Aldrich Los Altos City Counscil Long Beachery Lines Long Beach Mator Tus Co Powers A.J. Hierstedt Bong Beach Harold J. Powers Hierstedt E. Broadway Gore

Ambulance Call Violations and Accidents Reported Across City

A jumble of damaged notes describes ambulance arrivals near airports streets and avenues. Entries mention ambulances at Broadway Belmont and Pacific Coast intersections with damage a fire incident and possible injuries. Specific addresses include 28 E Marktl Bt 1208 Walnut Avm and 441 Cedar Aves.

Can Prem Vaursiay Asia Pom Taeitie Comsy Hayy Mat Terming Aieport Stismelbis Sn Tu Aleport Junbulance Sui Mom Oranie Ave P.m. Broadway Belmont Arbulanes Fem E. Marktl Ambu Orang Yil Es Golombis St Santa Tree Faesy Mooatel Amerigan Ave Penner Dr Grange ¢ Tire Kilsht Damace tyShe Tague Tormng AOU Janca Rutpar Oeath Cedar Gardente Ambue Ince Ted Walnut Ave Tim

Lagoon plan hearing and cook slaying case mix

A Long Beach cook, Lloyd D. Chadd, 117 W Third, failed to appear in Superior Court with a $10,000 bench warrant issued after his $1,000 bail. He is accused of slugging a marine in the eye at a cafe on February 6. the marine underwent surgery at Corona Navy hospital but retains sight. Chadd allegedly quit his job, moved to Texas, and pleaded innocent. Separately, the Recreation Commission in Long Beach approved extending shoreline planning to include Colorado Lagoon and Marine Stadium, seeking City Council approval for a $30,000 park plan contract while delaying lagoon improvements, including a boat shop funded in part by a $13,000 bequest from J. W. Steele.

Long Beachcook Superior Court Lloyd D. Chadd Joe Rayerall Chadd Spt Abe J. Wiens Pacific Ave Corona Navy Hospital Cent Rani Texas Recreation Commission F.i Ellwood Allen Walter L. Scott Jagnon J. W. Steele Scott Said

iPort Board Debates More Legal Aid and Deputy Assignment

At a tense meeting the iPort Board debated expanding legal aid and assigning a deputy to the department full time. Sullivan urged action while Amat and Sfeelder warned it could become political. Brady defended Smith and Davis praised his public service, noting potential pay praise if publicities knew more.

Smith Sullivan Amat Anit Teao Sul Sfeelder Atty, Brady Davis Sald Relder Davis Long Beach

Speech Tests to Mark TM Conference in Southwest

Toastmistresses hold their annual spring conference at Wilton Hotel on Saturday with about 450 delegates expected. A speech contest features five Council 1 areas at 7 p.m. Judges led by Dr. Joseph A. Wagner. Contest winner will represent Council 1 at the southwest region conference May 29-30 in Los Angeles. An educational workshop is planned for 2 p.m. Saturday. Conference chairman is Heles Boggs.

Tidelands Café remark fuels harbor squad concerns

Sullivan notes the Tidelands Café comment while Amar warns the City Manager's office faces a surge of legal work for upcoming condemnations and budget gaps. Reider blames the Harbor Board and city leaders for potential delays as Amato's recommendation remains unacted.

Tidelands Sullivan Amar Smith Tlarbor Board Yeity Reider Amats Yeermmendabon

Flying Fish Market Heats Up At Long Beach Airport

Long Beach faces off with Catalina in a quirky aviation fish trade. Western Air Lines ships over 562,500 fish to 12 western states and Canada from Pacific Goldfish Farm on Golden West Avenue. The fish are cultivated at the MQ-acre fish ranch owned by J. S. AlIyom, with 250 ponds housing 50,000 to 75,000 fish each in peak season.

Long Beach Catalina’s Western Air Lines Western States Canada Pacific Goldfish Farm Golden West Ave Waskminston J. S. Aliyom

Films of Britain film lags for porpoise travelogue

A scrambled notice describes Britain in pictures and a travelogue about planes departing with fish kept fresh in bags with water. It notes cabin temperature controls and bags placed in containers, with a wary tone about the operation and its effects.

British Isles

New Dramatic Group Presents Detective Story at The Theater

The Theater at 30 Ter mina Ave presents Sidney Kingsley’s Detective Story directed by Pat Brown. A May 8 18:30 show runs tonight and next weekend with a cast including David Ruderman Eva Raber Earl Hayes Stan Levenson Frank Hor Milt Cooper Joan Scanlon Mary McLeod and many others.

Vera Williams New York Dureau Sidney Kingsley Theater New Dramatic Group Termina Ave Pat Brown McLeod David Ruderman Paramount Eva Raber Wilson Shiow Earl Hayes Joe Feinson Stan Levenson Detective Brody Navy Frank Hor Arthur Kindred Milt Cooper Charlie Joan Scanlon Mary McLeod Casily Henry Lowenstein Blaine Nels Simmons Mary Craney Bob Sorrell Ivan Mateo Frank Hox Bob Spence Ernie Wheit Mary Rauscher Ray Fletcher Sidney Penn Myrnasis Ed ‘Ward Chadwick Joan Stovall Ernie Gwyther Cliff Medaugy Arthur Zahler Mario Murray Joy Alderman Sally Ingalls

Old Political Friends and Rivals Meet in Sixth Council Contest

Long Beach voters face a six candidate field in the Sixth District council race with incumbent Max Livoni seeking a second term and rivals including former Councilman Lawrence Jackson, D Patrick Ahern, Mario Di Trapani, Martin L Morley, John O’Brien, and others. Profiles outline each candidate’s background, platform, and ties to civic groups, business, and public service as the May 11 primary approaches.

Max Livani Lawrence O. Jackson Livoni Jackson D. Patrick Ahern Ahern Livoni ii Martin L. Moxley Coun Tell Moxley Hill St Signal Hill Pacific Coast Central Channel American Ave Anaheim St D. Patrick Ahern Ahern W. 19Th St Pomona UCLA Federal Security Administration Long Beach Veterans Service Center Legion Anaheim Navy Mario DI Trapani Orange Ave Traly Michigan Long Beach Robert Jack Hotland di Trapani Lawrence D. Jackson Jackson Covn Jeu Board of Water Commissioners Ohio Tidelands

Large turnout during Long Beach Public Schools Week

More than 75000 people visited Long Beach Unified School District campuses this week for the districts 35th annual Public Schools Week. Co chairs Jack Berkower and Richard Abrahamson praised the turnout while Superintendent Douglas A Newcomb cited community support as key to strong schools. Parents were urged to visit schools during the year.

Long Beach ‘Unified School District Jack Berkower Richard &. Abrahamson Public Schools Week Ees Long Beach Unified School

Spanish War Veteran Dies in Rose Hills Memorial Park

Lt Comdr Michael John Bresnahan USN ret and veteran of the Spanish American and World Wars I and II died Thursday in Rose Hills Memorial Park Whittier He enlisted in the Navy in 1901 and served as patrolman at Camp Ross Port of Embarkation San Pedro during WWI Surviving are his wife Jennie a son Vernon two stepsons Melvin Howe Artesia and Paul W Howe Long Beach a half brother Ira Stanley He was to retire officially May 1 1943 but remained in service until Oct 27 1945.

O'Brien Pine Ave University of Washington Tacoma Internal Revenue San Francisco Long Beach Long Head Ang Michael John Bresnahan USN Cied Thurs- Aaw Tie hAame Rose Hills Memorial Park Whittier Lake Benton Jwey Minn Menominee Mich Navy Sieh Ae Order of Eagles Camp Ross Port of Embarkation San Pedro Jennie Vernon Melvin Howe Artesia Paul W. Howe Ira Stanley James Wallace Erwin James Phillips St Mayfield Ark Cleaners & Dyers Association Mary Louis Wallace E, Jr Erwina Wilkins Neal James Eva Hagerman Alice Sean James Metjtell’s Mortuary Chapel J Lee Shelley Max Livont Livoni Denmark Pasadena Ave Jong Burdick Pleasanton Texas San Antonio North Hallytwood Othella W. Roepke l Kenneth P. Roepke Reng Nev Stella Louthan Mal i Mortuary Bryant Wilson Green Hills Memorial Park Milesa Horace Alien Miller Seventh St Riceville Tenn California Porterville Essie Arthur Cleo Conlan Joe Orvil Miler Mattie Hutsell Mirs Bessie Hicks New York City Epis- M. J. Bresnatancopal Church Cordelia Margaret Ella Bresnahan Menomi-nee Mortell Mortuecy Chapel Frederick Augustus Martyr Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery San Diego

Obituary notices in Long Beach area deaths and services

A long list of obituaries for Long Beach residents includes Melton Clayborn Mella of 2381 Lewis Ave born in Texas and active in church groups. Mabel Cowton of 275 Belmont Ave. Albert C. Lahlum of 3915 Marron Ave. James Watkins Smith Jr.. Wallace Erwin James. Mary I Burdick. Anna Theresa Knuth. Martha Ann Roepke. Horace Alien Miller. Philip S. Thomas. Fiera Noble Kaispel. and more. Entries note ages, birthplaces, affiliations, survivors, service times, and Sunnyside and other cemeteries. Interments planned at Sunnyside Memorial Park, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Colgan ND, and Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

Melton Clayborn M. Mella Long Hunter Mortuary Lewis Ave Breech Grove Woodmen Circle Paul Hershey Los Angeles Long Beachjade Park Canter Tex Elderbloom Club Sunnyside Memorial Park The Baptist Church Blanche Lee Earl Frankie Joyce Montano Long Beach Betty M. Flambures Lakewood Hazel Marina Evelyn Miller Fla Longley Anna Pennison Alberta Blakely Sheclar-McFadyen Mortuary Sunnyside Cemetery Robert L. Hubbard Thomas Philip S. Thomas Knispel Fiera Noble Kaispel

L B Recreation Fete Scheduled for 25th Anniversary

The Long Beach Recreation Commission set dates for its 25th anniversary events including lunch, tennis tournament, all-day sports carnival, fishing derby, girls play day and aquatic competition. A committee led by Mrs. Everett M. Findlay will coordinate programs at city parks and school playgrounds.

Long Beach Recreation Commission Ausit Everett M. Findlay Findlay

Brethren High to Host Open House Tonight

Brethren High School announces an open house this evening at the campus on West N W Street in Paramount. Students’ yearlong work will be displayed and refreshments will be served for attendees and guests.

Brethren High School Brethren High Paramount

Mussels Ban Enforced After Poisonous Demonstration

The City Health Department announced a ban on mussel collection and consumption for several months. The restriction, tied to a poisonous meat demonstration, will run from Saturday through October 31 and affects shellfish gathered for a school exhibit and related events supervised by home economics and music programs.

Pinata Scheol Peyern

Sabbath Subject at Temple Israel Addresses Crossroads Truth

Rabbi L Elliot Graf will lecture on truth at the crossroads during Friday night service at Temple Israel Loma Ave Reform, with a note on Army McCarthy hearings. A social follows. Dr J D Litwack reports warning signs posted at beach points about clams and safe handling. no new quarantine planned.

Temple Israel Loma Ave L. Elliot Graf Man Army-McCarthy Committee J.D. Litwack

Teacher Seeks Court Action Over Loyalty Charge

NORWALK The Norwalk District Board of Education voted to bring Solly Rubenstein to Superior Court under the Dilworth Act for alleged Communist party membership. Rubenstein, a teacher suspended March 23 for failing to answer questions, requested the hearing. charges to be filed by county counsel.

Norwalk Norwalk District Board of Education Solly Rubenstein Rubenstein

Robbery in Lincoln Park Targeted Morning Walk

A 52 year old man from Los Angeles, George Kendrick, reported being robbed at gunpoint by a tall man while walking through Lincoln Park Thursday afternoon. The suspect threatened him with a firearm and stole an amount described as Sam. Police were alerted to the incident.

Lincoln Park Sam George Kendrick Los Angeles

Fire damages car on Banner Drive this Thursday afternoon

A car parked at 4462 Banner Dr. was nearly destroyed by a blaze at 3 15 p m Thursday, according to the fire department. The vehicle belonged to David Bremer of 5635 Coldbrook Ave.

Banner Dr David Bremer Coldbrook Ave

Also Mentioned on This Page

Henry D. Lawrence Harbor Cio Political Action Committee CIO Coonagcere Etm Amon Epg - O Patrick Ahern Mario DI Lawrence G. Jackson MAX Livont Business Administration John O'Brien Cook iPort Board Flying Fish Films of Britain Jess Huston Jess Samuel Huston Pine Inn Martin L. Morley Morley Poly High Guy F. Atkinson Co Native Sons of the Golden West West Long Beach Moxler Counci Beach Eagle Wil FE Douglas A. Newcomb Christian Church Eastern Stan J. Jl) McConnell Nora Brite Earl G. Miller Jessie L. Kay Anna Theresa Knuth Lemon Ave Germany Detroit First Lutheran Parish Marthal Sana Cruz Mottell Erich V. Oelschlaeger Larlum Albert C. Lahlum Marron Ave Erhardt Mion Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Anna O Arthur H USA Gilbert Simon Sophie Christianson Alma Anderson Motteil Virgil F. Bjerke Colgan, N. D. G James Watkins Smith Jr Turnergrove Florence Ala Juanita L James W. Smith Alberta Whilis Helen Wales Alexandra Moreland Lawrence ¥. Lucas Sunnyside Memorial Fark Stewart Annie Mery Stewart Tulane Ave England All Saints Episcopal Parish Alice Schilling All Saints Johurch Ainsley M. Carlton Christensen-Pine Morturary McGuire Joseph_ Hamilton McGuire Theresa St Athens Colonial Full Gospel Tabernacle Emma Leo Virginia Barbara O'Kelly Dorothy EB. Schmidt Sylvia R. Kellasky Eugene Luther Eva Elizabeth Samme May Sarah Christensen-Pine Mortuary L.B Henry Lawrence Ogew Tin Isa Pra Committee For Civic Action Milton B. Arthur
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