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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1948
Page
14
Thousands visit Banning Park as the Surrey with the Fringe on Top is showcased amid a restored stagecoach and other antique vehicles. The museum, opened 1928 and closed during the war years, resumes offering a historical lesson through a large display including leather seating and iron-shod wheels.
Newport Beach reports emergency sewage treatment using lime and chlorine has halted beach quarantine for now. J A Harmon of the California Public Health Department cites water samples near the Santa Ana River mouth showing effective control. Inland jurisdictions spend over 600 dollars daily on quick lime, while Newport Beach chlorinates at about 100 dollars daily.
E. J. Petrosino park foreman described a display of historical wagons and carts including the Banning brougham and Concord buggy while over 1000 visitors weekly toured the park. Plans for a larger museum in the old Banning home are under discussion, aiming to host an outstanding early western America collection.
Wilmington Acres area between Bayview Nep tune and Avenues C and D Streets to join Los Angeles city recreational property. The Wilhall center, a large quonset gym and hall, hosted war worker bands and now serves local recreation uses. Estimated total cost over 221000 with office, clubroom and buildings planned. Councilman George H Moore and local groups led efforts to acquire for the recreation department.
The California Supreme Court ruled liquor licenses are not personal property taxable by local governments. The state legislature may raise license fees if liquor revenue is disproportionate to state receipts. Subdivisions cannot tax licenses as personal property. The decision affirms Roehm v Orange County and Santa Ana’s 1946 tax.
Bellflower reports a tally of new construction permits issued by the county building department for the week. The list includes multiple residents and addresses such as J. G. Steis 9141 East Walnut Avenue and Lewis J. Cooper 9701 Walnut Avenue, with permit values ranging from 200 to 12 000 dollars.
Westminster officials press for central city mail delivery as office receipts exceed the threshold. Mrs La Verna Strawbridge, acting post master, urges authorization while rural delivery still serves most residents.
At Lynwood Atlantic Ave between Fernwood Ave and the northern city line, 115 ornamental light standards are being installed. Supervisor and engineer Al Bateman oversees the project with a total cost of 47500 dollars for standards, lights, and installation.
Accommodations for boys at LeRoy's Home for Boys in LaVerne are urged as a $150,000 fundraising campaign opens. Assemblyman William Grant becomes vice chairman assisting Aubrey Wardman with 13 year old Arthur Duggan guiding the effort. Duggan reports a mile long waiting list and 100 beds needed as churches lead Aug 1 to 5 activities followed by direct club mail appeals.
Fred Stephens, a longtime La Habra fruit juice producer, announced plans to establish a soft drink plant at Citrus Foods on S Main St. An eastern company will move its plant here to streamline shipping and sell waste to nearby by product plants. The change will occur after the Valencia orange season.
Nearly 1000 people attended the Compton night at the Hollywood Bowl to hear an enlarged orchestra with hundreds of soloists performing the Mahler Eighth Symphony. Charles Floors, president of the Compton chamber of commerce, quoted. Mrs Josephine Smith of Gardena sold 100 tickets and won a citation from the chamber.
Petitions circulate for signature by Center St property owners to install single light standards between Clark Ave and Eucalyptus St. Completion of modernization hinges on signatures from 70 percent of owners. Estimated cost is 30673 dollars. Circulation directed by Ed Kennedy, chamber of commerce manager, and Clarence Humphries, property owner.
In Huntington Beach on July 31 Mrs. Carolyn Hunter found 13 cats of various sizes and colors in her yard. Officer Leo Thompson collected the felines and loaded them into the stray animal wagon before transporting them to the Orange County pound in Santa Ana.
Buena Park records show ten homes purchased and two rented in July. The Orange County Waterworks District No. 2 also reported a gain of 36 meters, bringing 955 properties served. Names listed include Therman Smith at 205 Western Ave and Fred Morgan purchasing at 8152 Whitaker St.
In Westminster the St Isador s Catholic Parish netted over 10000 from its second annual fiesta held July 17 and 18. Rev Fr John McFadden said the eight grade school costs exceed 30000 in cash plus in kind donations and more funds will be raised to finish paying for the school which should be ready for the new term. The fiesta proceeds nearly doubled the first year and marked a regional record for such events.
Orangethorpe Ave and Eighth Street property transfers involve D. M. Melvin and A. B. Sherman at 7892 Eighth St. C. C. Fearns and David Cripps on Grand Ave. 6361, with Frank Keas also named in the listings.
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