Long Beach Wading Pools and City Auditors Effort
Harold Williams reports on Long Beach considering wading pools after Miss Myttelle Gunsut and deputy city auditor Nell C. Short advocate pools in parks or on beaches. A Redlands trip inspires funds and a push to reduce litter and improve beach and park amenities alongside wider issues of ship subsidies and economic policy.
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Long Beach
Santa Barbara
Myttelle L. Gunsut
Gunsut
Miss Gunsulvestly
Audstor
Misa Nell C. Short
Redlands
Pioneer Funeral Director Georg W Holton Dies at 90
Long Beach pioneer funeral director Georg W Holton died at home at 614 Locust Ave. He built the Holton & Son chapel in 1913 and led a 38 year career in undertaker work. He leaves widow Jessie Lee Holton and children Edith, Jennie, and Georgie Ann, with services set at First Christian Church.
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Grorae Watton Holton
Long Beach
Locust Ave
S. J. Shipley
U.S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Jennie Lee Sparks
Connersville
Ind
Kansas
Opeka
Pottawatormié
California
Holton
Z. B. Clarke
Clarke
Cincinnati
Ohio
Irm
Fayd& Hol‘ton, Morttelans
American Ave
Fay
J. S. Holton
Tom
Holton & Son
Flynt Christian Congregation
Orly
Odd Fellows
Order
BP. O. Ellis
del Mar
Sons of the American Elation
Kansan
Atvs. Verdes
Trene Holton
First Christian Church
Reuben Luther Anderson
George Frankly Tinsley
East Kneuistian Church
India Lick Greek Cemetery
Indi
Weather outlook with clouds and afternoon sun
Night and morning low clouds ease to sunny afternoons. Light variable winds become moderate westerly winds around noon. Forecast covers today through Thursday with improving afternoon sunshine.
Completion of East Long Beach library near Belmont Avenue
The new East Long Beach branch library at E Anaheim Street and Belmont Avenue is expected to be finished by August 30. Librarian Theodora Brewity says the brick and stucco building will cost about $60,000 and features extensive glass and 17,000 volumes. When occupied, the Roswell Avenue branch will close and Louise Bolton will lead the Roswell staff. The Assistance League of Long Beach seeks to use the Roswell site to house a Chinese art collection and hold meetings, with title risk tied to Margaret Howard's will if a suitable building is not found.
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East Long Beach
E. Anaheim St
Belmont Ave
Theodora. R
Rites
Roswell Ave
Louise Bolton
Assistance League of
Long Beach
Unies
Margaret Howard
Salary Boost Plan Examined
Thomas J. O Keefe a Long Beach Democrat and member of the Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission may receive a pay raise if voters approve a charter amendment at the November election. The Board of Supervisors voted to submit the change lifting the $10 per meeting cap set in 1913, enabling the commission to set remuneration for O Keefe and two colleagues. Voters will also decide on removing the party limitation for Civil Service Commission membership.
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Thomas J. O'Keefe
Long Beach
Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission
Los Angeles County
Board of Supervisors
O'Keefe
Civil Service Commission
Wharf Strike Awaits End of Injunction as Union Plans Move
San Francisco reports a token wage offer rejected by longshoremen and unions. A federal fact finding board prepares its report for President Truman while unions vote on the employer proposal. Bridges accuses firms of fascist links as wage talks stall and a Sept. strike looms.
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San Francisco
Truman
Frere
C.I
Harry Shulman
Yale University Law
Harry Bridges
Communist Party Ne
Bridges
Pacific” American Skiers Association
Waterfront Employers Association
Bridle Trail Upgrade Sought Along San Gabriel River
Long Beach officials ordered county parks chief to improve bridle trails along the San Gabriel River. Equestrian Trails president Chief Slaight urged ramps and an underpass to avoid highway crossings at Carson and Orangethorpe. Plans include expanding trails north from Spring Street toward North Long Beach and extending to the sea.
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Alvin’ Fy Siaight
Long Beach
Wayne Allen
J. 3B
Whamer
San Gabriel River
Slaight
Los Angeles Power and Light
San Gabriel
Board OKs 56561 to expand Long Beach hospital facilities
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved funds totaling 56561 to expand facilities at the Long Beach branch of the County General Hospital. The measure authorizes access to buildings occupied by WACs from World War I as part of the expansion.
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Fund
Long, Beach
Los Angeles County General Hospital
Board of Supervisors
WACS
3 day Model Boat Regatta On at Colorado Lagoon
About 30 young model yachtsmen compete in four classes at Colorado Lagoon in a three day regatta starting daily at 2 p.m. Ribbons and model kits are awarded to daily and class winners. Instruction is free with a nominal materials charge and adults may join.
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Golorada Lagoon
George Cady
Louis Bragar
Bobby Kirchman
Arthur Gaarhart
Skip West
Gane Cady
Gill Marshal
Press-Telegram Phota
Maicery Ubyeurute
Rod Ogilby
Recreation Commission
Ogilby
Ogiby
Ogliby
Model Best Racing’ Association
Dewey to Receive Long Beach Bid
Gov. Dewey, Republican presidential candidate, will be asked to speak in Long Beach during a western campaign tour. A. F. Benzer, 18th District GOP chairman, announced plans for the party drive after Sacramento convention. Bonzer cited 500000 harbor district population and a major campaign stop as pivotal.
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Thomas E. Dewey
California
Long Beach
A. F. Benzer
18Th
Congressional
Sacramento
Harbor
Bonzer
Dewey
Barl Warren
Repulican
Robert A. Tait
Ohio
Harold &. Stissen
Minnesota
United Front
William
Grant
G.O
34 Cents Is Given to City for Pipeline Franchise
A check for 34 cents from Southern California Gas Company was paid to the Bureau of Franchises yesterday as its current pipeline franchise for having laid 119 feet of pipe in Cameron Street during 1947 48. Cameron Stuns east and west from 3660 Santa Fe Aves.
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Southern California Gas Company
Bureou
Cameron St
Cameron
Santa Fe Aves
City Council Approves Zoning Change East of Magnolia Ave
First reading given for amendment reclassifying area on the east side of Magnolia Ave between Seaside Blvd and the bluff south of Ocean Blvd from -3 to G3A business use district. Change allows amusement establishments.
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Ordi
Nance
Magnolia Ave
Seaside Blvd
Ocean Blvd
Council Drops Merit System Plan for Band Musicians
J J Richards director of the Long Beach Municipal Band urged removing band members from civil service and placing them on a merit system but the City Council dropped the proposal. Richards asked for removal due to musicians objections. He had also proposed retirement at 65 for band players, citing the skill of older musicians.
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J. J. Richards
Long Beach
Herbert R. Klockstein
Richards
Council Authorizes Bids for Bungalow Project
City Council authorizes bids for a frame bungalow at 451 By Artesia St. acquired during river freeway right of way project. Proceeds from sale will go to the tax trust fund for acquiring rights of way for the state highway project.
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City Council
Artesia St
Los Angeles” River
Gan Tax Trust
Tate
Petty Theft Conviction Reported for Los Angeles Man
Williams Cruz, 22, of 980th Street Los Angeles, was convicted yesterday in Signal Hill City Court of petty theft. Judge John C. Spence Jr accepted his guilty plea to attempting to remove field equipment from a facility on Alameda Avenue and Spring Street.
Bureau backs plan to lure 1949 Legion convention to Long Beach
The Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau executive committee pledged 2700 hotel rooms to host about 5000 Legion delegates for the 1949 elite convention. The Arthur S Peterson Post No 27 will send its 61 piece band to advertise the invitation as Long Beach faces rising tourist competition.
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American Legion
Long Beach
Convention and Visitors Bureau
Bureau
Sessalon
Arthur $. Peterson
San Francisco
Faw
Raymond C. Kealer
Kealer
Herbert Klockstei
Irving M. Smith
David Olmsted
Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Car Strikes On Broadway
An 80 year old man, John Tully of 1406 Appleton Street, was hit while crossing Broadway at Gavisia Avenue and suffered a broken right ankle and internal injuries. The driver, William Curtin, 71, of 263 Bennett Avenue, was cited for failure to yield. Police report indicates a citation issued and the incident occurred yesterday afternoon.
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John Tully
Apple
Ton St
Broadway
Gavisia Ave
Wilam Hi Curtin
Bennett Aye
Parking Ban Studied for Obispo Avenue
City Manager Carl Witach will study a possible prohibition of parking on sections of Obispo Avenue between 10th Street and Coast Highway near Anaheim Street. A letter from John D. Lucas cites traffic congestion from cars parked on both sides of the unusually narrow Obispo Avenue as the impetus for the review.
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Obisne Ave
10Th Stand
Paesile’ Coast Hwy
Obispo Ave
Anaheim
Carl 8. Witach
John D. Lucass
Termine Ave
Oklapo Ave
Lucas
Heavenly Bodies Star Show Set For Night Display
An all star cast stages its annual gala performance tonight, with the Perseids meteor shower expected to peak between midnight and early morning. Dr. Cy Hy Cleminshaw of Ghirrith Observatory says meteors will be visible across the northeastern sky as debris from the 1662 Tattle comet, named for the Perseus radiant.
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Cy Hy’ Cleminshaw
Ghirrith
Opservatory
Paresus
City Attorney Tackles Complex Armory Deal
City officials weigh a $500000 armory project at the old disposal site near Mount Boulevard and South Street. The City Attorney will examine conveying the site to the state via the Water Department without cost while preserving water rights, and potential return of the site to the city after National Guard needs.
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Irving
Saith mm
Pene Wan Askad
Eee
Mount Blvd
South St. Smith
Water Department
State
W.S. Grant
Carl 5
Sancre
Long Beachs
Oil Wealth Described in Kuwaiti Sheikdom
A Persian official discusses Kuwait's oil output and development. Kuwait, population 250000, reportedly has no taxes and about 150000 barrels per day from 6 fields. FR Helland of Oklahoma, with a group from American Independent Oil Co, surveys harbor and naval areas amid overseas oil ventures.
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Kuwait
Ken
Navy Bass
FR. Helland
Oklahoma
American Independant Oi Company
Yamen
Council to Hear Tax Cut Pleas
City Council will hold tax reduction hearings in equalization at 10 a m tomorrow. Seven applicants include Lt. Creaden New Masonite Tompin Pacilla Canat Club St Anthony School St Anthonys Bayl h School gymnasium St Matthews School and St Barnabas School. Another session Friday at 10 will hear First Lutheran arch Tang Reach Society for the Hard of Hearing W C A Houghton Park Pont and Samuel Thomas Porta American Se Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Lt. Creaden
New Masonite Tompin
Pacilla Canat Club
St. Anthony's School
St.Anthony's
Tang Reach
Seciety
W.C. A
Houghton Park Pont
Samuel Thomas Porta
Church of Jenne Jat
Latter-day Sainte
200 French Autos Unloaded at Port
A shipment of Renault cars arrived at the port aboard the French Line freighter Brent and was unloaded yesterday. General Steamship Corp. agents confirmed the 1206 pound four cylinder cars, totaling 200 units, were discharged for distribution.
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Thebet
Poas
Brent
General Steamship Gorp
French Line
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