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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1951
Page
2
SantaAna August 11 officers report multiple cases from Buena Park and surrounding counties. Waters 25 of Orange admits liquor store robbery January 25 1950 and seeks probation. hearing and sentencing set for August 24. Other defendants face trials for burglary assault and manslaughter with various dates and proceedings.
Bellflower is hosting a family night program on Tuesday aimed at the Laymen's League of the First Christian Church. After a covered-dish supper at 6:30 p.m., Miss Elsie Farris of Long Beach will speak on world travels with pictures. Music and church quartet songs will accompany the event. The public is invited.
Costa Mesa Aug 11 Gordon G. Burch 44 of 550 Victoria St. suffered major injuries about 5:5 p.m. Friday when his automobile was struck at Harbor Blvd and Victoria St as he was turning. His wife Esther 44 was also hurt but to a minor extent. Richard Verring 21 of Newport Beach the other driver was uninjured per CHP.
A joint Paramount 20-30 Club and Dianas dance is planned for 8 30 p m on August 25 at the American Legion Hall. Music will be by Harry Corea s boys dance band with modern dancing featuring a Hawaiien theme.
Orange County planning commissioners approved several business permits after rejecting one and deferring a hearing for another. The panel, voting 4-3, approved a gasoline storage building permit off Laguna Canyon Road near Laguna Beach dump and allowed sign alterations for Alan F. Craig. Other approved items include a dog kennel and aviary in West Anaheim, a feed and equipment business on Lincoln Boulevard, a barber shop on Euclid Avenue in Garden Grove, a chicken ranch on Orangethorpe Boulevard, and a dance floor at a site near Hwy 103 and Orangewood Avenue. Deferred: Falta Tabernacle of Cypress church and Sunday school building. Also, Dr. R. E. Nida was approved to live in his trailer for a year on Century Boulevard north of Verano. Additionally, Craig sought an electric sign for a Harbor Boulevard gasoline station, approved with setback.
Norwalk unveils its new city directory with 11000 copies being delivered to homes by Boy Scouts under Hob Hoover. Publisher W E B Newberry announced the brochure split into two sections with 245 pages of individuals, businesses, professions, and organizations. Production manager Fred F. Polley and a five person staff have compiled information since last January.
Norwalk reports deadline for 1951 52 dog licenses is August 28 for owners in unincorporated Los Angeles County. A 50 cent penalty applies to late licenses. Fees: $2 for male and spayed dogs, $4 for females. Applications at sheriff stations, health centers, fire stations, courts, building safety offices and libraries, or by mail to Los County Pound 11270 S Garfield Ave Hondo. Deputy on Aug 18 and 25 to assist owners.
The Bellflower Lions Club announced a ladies night dinner August 21 at Lakewood Gardens Clubhouse with swimming, card games and entertainment. The August 28 meeting will focus on club business with committee reports and no program. A zone picnic is planned for Norwalk Fork September 9.
Arthur Morris assistant superintendent at Downey Community Hospital is attending an administrators course at Sanford University in Palo Alto. This marks his third consecutive year at conferences sponsored by the American College of Hospital Administrators.
In Lynwood on August 11 voters approved a 50 cent boost to the city school tax rate by a 22 to 1 margin, raising $210,000 in new revenue with a total district rate of $2.15 per $100. Superintendent Fred Hosler cited a large influx of students as the reason for the increase.
In Santa Ana on August II a man and a youth faced punishment after criminal court hearings. Robert E. Banks, 31, of Riverside, received a prison term with no probation for passing bogus checks, to be served concurrently with any term in Riverside County. Raymond Harold Harrelson, 18, of Santa Ana, admitted burglary and grand theft tied to $2500 in vandalism at Willard Junior High and was ordered to the California Youth Authority. Richard Frank Armeridariz, 18, Santa Ana, had his case continued until August 17.
PARAMOUNT August 11 Twonight softball league championships will be decided Thursday night at Paramount Junior High School field The final contest in the Paramount Church League will take place at 7 p m and the playoff for the Young Men's League will be at 8 30 p m Semidisiss in the church league will be played at 7 p m Monday and Tuesday The teams in the running are Emmanuel Reformed Presbyterian Baptist and Methodist Churches.
Buena Park Aug. 11. Jim and Bud Nelson sons of Mr and Mrs Richard Nelson owners of Buena Park Lumber Co have taken over full management of the business Jim has managed the firm for a year and Bud recently joined after completing education at Brigham Young University in 58 providing a brief career update from the local firm snapshot.
Water use rules may be extended for months as four wells serve the town. Eastside and Mutual Water Companies officials report a 21 foot drop in underground levels. Residents already limit sprinkling to specific day schedules and may face meters if rules are ignored. Domestic water supply remains tight with one well rebuilt and equipment needed for the second delayed. Bernard Edwards, secretary, notes Mutual borrows from Eastside during shortages.
Garden Grove land planner accuses the Long Beach FHA office of capricious discrimination in Orange County loan guarantees. HV. Davidson, director, denies discrimination, cites 75 tract applications in a year with 59 approved and 16 ineligible or under Title One loans, and notes over 16 million dollars in approved underwritten loans for about 2100 units. An Associated Chambers of Commerce probe was approved, with cooperation promised.
Grove residents welcome relatives and friends from Michigan Nevada Kansas Missouri during a week. Mrs. Lottie Stevens hosted Mr. and Mrs. Robert McClakeron of Flint, while E B Hail entertained Carson City visitors. Stella Thomas Bradford and Charles G Itens visited with Mrs. Stella Stinson’s mother. Frank D Fotts hosted extended family from McLouth and Indep endence.
Garden Grove August 11. Members of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at Garden Grove Park for their annual picnic luncheon and reports by directors. Mrs Estelle Harper president of local and county organizations and Mrs Lettie Smith recording secretary reported on workshop and state board meetings held in Redlands. Flower mission director Mrs Luella Beardsley and representative director Mrs Ella Saxe reported on the society’s work.
Newly formed Fullerton church Sunday School class for Young Couples selects Fidelis as its name. Officers include Don and Wilma Dletsehe as co-presidents, Larry and Betty Doane as co-secretaries treasurers, Bill and Jacqueline Frost as social chairs. Mrs Carlton Buck is named teacher.
Garden Grove's Izaak Walton League branch plans a family potluck picnic at Community Park on September 43. Secretary R A Howard reports park reservations are set. An October dance for Ikes and guests is announced. Donald Pennier will organize a skish casting team for a national tournament at the Los Angeles County Fair next month. Clay Lindemuth shows color sea pictures from a January Mexico trip.
Edward Crosby, 29, of Willowbrook, accused of shooting his wife Cerantine during a May quarrel, will be tried for murder September 17 before Judge William B. Neely in Los Angeles. Crosby pleaded not guilty in department 41 of the Los Angeles Superior Court to shooting his wife with a .38 revolver during a struggle for the gun. the bullet struck her chest and she died at the scene.
Santa Ana August display by County Agricultural Commissioner D. W. Tubbs showcases approved smudge pot heaters permitted under the air pollution ordinance. Examples of forbidden pots, barred for inefficiency and over smoking, will also be shown along with progress from the first year of the pollution control program.
Lynwood California Aug. 11 Legless Claude G Harler 40 of 3130 Oakwood Ave pleaded guilty to bookmaking at his home and is ordered to appear for sentence Aug. 17 in department 41 Los Angeles before Judge Thomas J Cunningham He is at liberty on 3500 bond The double amputee was caught taking bets on horse races at his home in a raid by police and deputy sheriffs He said he was paid 70 a week by a man named Rufe After remanded to the higher court by City Judge Ralph C Dally Harler pleaded guilty to one count of bookmaking
A rock hound fair will be presented at Hall on September 29 and 30 by the Compton Gem and Mineral Club. Glendale and Downey clubs plan to enter many exhibits, including John Kazarian's Black Star sapphire collection featuring the Star of Queensland, one of the world’s largest star sapphires.
Willowbrook district starts two contracts totaling 8475,900 for Carver and Mona schools. Carver School adds 10 classrooms a kindergarten and cafetorium in a $286,470 project, to be completed in seven months. Mona School adds six classrooms and a cafetorium valued at $189,430, with six months until completion.
Final plans are set for St. Joachim's annual ham dinner in the Mesa social hall at 1964 Orange Ave on Sunday from 2 to 6 PM. Rev. Fr. Thomas J. Nevin, pastor, announces Mrs. William E. Brown as general chair, with helpers Mrs. Kenneth Stewart Mrs. Glenn Croft and Mrs. Harold Eddy assisting in dinner arrangements. Cavaliers Club members including Misses Dorothy Townsend Joyce Stewart Nabitha and Imelda Anton will assist in serving.
Garden Grove dispatch reports Mrs. J. J. Osborn won the sweepstakes cup at the county dahlia show in Santa Ana tying for sweepstakes honors with Dr. Gmett Riatt of Costa Mesa. She captured 10 first prizes seven seconds and one third. Alien and Son of Westminster earned the American Dahlia Society award for best individual dahlia.
Grove Garden Club meets Tuesday evening August 14 at 6 30 p m for a potluck supper in Garden Grove Park with guest speaker Peter Rioux an architectural landscaping expert. Helen Kjelm will present floral slides as the concluding program.
In Garden Grove on August 10 the Women’s Civic Club will exhibit four artists. Representing the group are Mrs. Norman Hamel, Mrs. Marion Martin, Mrs. Harold S. Tucker, and Mrs. T. E. LeLeod, with pastels oils and water colors gaining county attention.
Joseph Webber of Buena Park plans a trip starting Monday to Canada to visit a brother, then sail from Montreal on Aug. 24 for London, England, his birthplace, to visit two brothers. After returning he and Mrs. Webber will take a leisurely trip to Florida.
Willowbrook junior high and high schools report 26 000 meals served this year with 12 000 milk portions, and 5000 lunches provided free to needy students. Principal Marian Wagstaff told trustees the cafeteria runs at low cost thanks to surplus federal commodities via the State Department of Education.
NORWALK Aug. il Two Compton residents were injured when the car they rode in was forced off Imperial Highway by an unidentified motorist and crashed into a utility pole in Sunshine Acres early today. James Cecil Johnson 30 and Mrs Mae Johnson suffered abrasions and possible injuries and were treated at Rancho Los Amigos Hospital. The impact splintered the utility pole and power lines but no further details were given.
Bellflower chapter of Hadassah will join 1200 sections observing Hadassah 40th year of service at the national convention in Atlantic City September 16 to 19. The local group will be among those to receive tribute for having met their maintenance quotas, said Mrs. William Lovinger, president.
Social Welfare Club of Norwalk led by Mrs. Louis Henson approved bylaws at its regular meeting in Norwalk Park on Thursday. Adoption of the new rules was the major item of business discussed by members.
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