New Series of Concerts Planned
Compton officials plan a second series of concerts by the Compton Civic Symphony Orchestra during the Christmas holidays. Kenneth Ferrer says the first season was successful and Ralph Matesky will again direct the volunteer ensemble with Thomas V. Mistretta as concertmaster. Free admission continues, with auditions by application at Wilson Park Center on Rose Ave near Compton Blvd. dates to be announced.
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Compton
Compton Civic Symphony Orchestra
Kenneth Ferrer
Compton Community Center Council
Ralph Matesky
Hollywood
Wilson Park Center
Rose Ave
Compton Blvd
Six Entered in Factory Frolic Queen Contest
Six candidates for Miss Industry in the Chamber of Commerce Factory Frolic and Community Fair have signed to compete. Entrants include D oro gag Burns Morrison Tallah Nagy Gerry Faren Kewpie Bohannon and Lee Walker. The frolic runs September 15 to 19 with a big top tent exhibits carnival rides and concession booths being arranged.
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Torrance
Chamber of Commerce
D’oro ‘Ag
Burna Morris
Tallah Nagy
Gerry Faren
Kewpie Bohannon
Lee Walker
B. T. Whitney
Illegal Market Hunters Fined Jailed on Probation
In San Francisco the 1947-48 illegal duck season ended with 12 market hunters caught. Authorities seized 624 illegal ducks and geese bound for San Francisco Bay area markets. Fines totaled 4850 dollars, 12 months in jail, and seven years probation. Assistant Chief William J. Harp and U S Game Management Agent Hugh Worcester led the roundup.
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San Francisco
California Division of Fish and Game
Federal Fish and Wildlife Service
San Francisco Bay Area
William J. Harp
U. S
Hugh Worcester
Building to Move to Walteria Park In Walteria
The city will move two war surplus buildings from San Pedro to Walteria Park within three days. Dale Riley, Torrance recreation director, says the structures will be placed on prepared foundations and remodeled as needed to serve as a central meeting place for civic and service groups.
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Walteria
Walteria Park
Dale Riley
Torrance
San Pedro
Apple Association denounces futures trading plan
In New York on August 12, the International Apple Association directors passed a resolution denouncing proposed apples futures trading as detrimental to the industry. Board Chairman Paul W. Lea said the measure was adopted because a large majority of the industry does not believe futures trading will stabilize prices.
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New York
International Apple Association
Paul W. Lea
Two Farm Laborers Electrocuted Near Newhall
Two farm laborers, Bill Ashmore aged 22 and Buck Collins 45, were electrocuted as their truck turned near Forest Park. They were loading new mown hay when they contacted a high tension electric wire. They worked for O W George at Forest Park.
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Newhall
Bill Ashmore
Buck Collins
O. W. George
Forest Park
Noted author Morley to address Kiwanis on Aug 17
Christopher Morley will speak at Buena Park Kiwanis Club on a ladies night program at 6 30 p m August 17. Program Chairman Stuart Henson announced.
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Buena Park
Christopher Morley
Kiwanis Club
Stuart Henson
Family of Four Tots Can Live on 28 Week
Santa Ana Aug 12 A Demonstration Agent says a family of four can eat on no more than a week, offering a free booklet with meal plans and tips on buying and storing food. The pamphlet is distributed at the Agriculture Extension Service office 1104 W Eighth St Santa Ana. It includes sample menus and guidance for coordinating meals with parents and teenagers at two grammar schools.
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Santa Ana
Marian Prentiss
Agriculture Extension Serv
Eighth St
Santana
Hearing Continued on Sewer Protests
Protests against sewer installation in the area bounded by East Road Main Road Carson Street and the Laguna Dominguez slough were continued to August 28 at 10 AM before the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Chairman Raymond V. Darby noted that Bolsa Street sewers are ruled out due to no residences there.
Costa Mesa Man Joins Highway Patrol
Costa Mesa resident John J. Nuzum 363 Flower St. completed the California Highway Patrol Training Academy at McClellan Field Sacramento. His wife Michelle and his father in law John E. Gill attended the ceremonies. The Nuzum family planned a brief vacation at Sequoia and Yosemite Parks before he reports for duty in Orange County next Monday.
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Costa Mesa
John J. Nuzum
Flower St
Thealifornia Highway Patrol Training Academy
McClellan Field
Sacramento
Michelle
Two Traffic Victims Incedent in Lynwood and Paramount
In Lynwood Gary Ellsworth three died from injuries after being run over by his grandfather E B Kraft's car in the driveway on Josephine Street. Kraft claimed the boy asked to be let out to get his toy Army jeep. Edgar Sherier, 45, of Paramount, died later after being struck Aug 1 by a hit and run driver at Atlantic Boulevard and Olive Street. Four others were treated for minor injuries in Wilmington-San Pedro Road crash near Channel Street. The injured include Cabot Humphreys, Ester Humphreys, Judson Whitcher, and Glenn Martin. Humphreys and Whitcher were the drivers.
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E. B. Kraft
Compton
Edgar Sherier
Virginia Ave
Paramount
Atlantic Blvd
Olive St
Neel
Port San Pedro
Woman Held for Trial as Bookmaker
LYNWOOD Aug. 12 A house wife who allegedly told officers she made 100 dollars a week placing bets on horses at her home here Mrs. Irma A. Hartman 41 of 3541 Magnolia St yesterday was held for Department 42 Superior Court for trial Aug. 27 by Police Judge Howard Hemenway charged with bookmaking Bail was set at 500 dollars.
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Lynwood
Irma A. Hartman
Magnolia St
Department 42 Superior Court
Howard Hemenway
Warren to Dedicate Newport Beach City Hall
Gov Warren will dedicate the new city hall in Newport Beach on Aug 24. The ceremony starts at 1 pm with flags displayed on ships and buildings. Earl Warren, California governor and GOP vice presidential candidate, will attend amid harbor tours and Marine Air Station El Toro participation.
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Newport Beach
Earl Warren
California
Dick Drake
Drake
Armed Forces
Southland
Marine Air Station
el Toro
For Contacts That Count in Buying or Hiring
Want ads urge readers to use Press-Telegram want ads for buying selling or hiring needs and provide the contact phone number 6-9066.
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Press-Telegram
Paramount Unification Observed With Friday Fair Acts
Paramount aug 12 special ceremonies mark the unification of the community with vaudeville acts and exhibitions at the Paramount Community Fair. Tony Madison and his acrobatic dogs highlighted opening night with drawings and prizes, as Bob Swanson and local leaders plan a dinner with Clyde Doyle and Frank Zamboni among attendees.
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Paramount
Bob Swanson
Paramount Chamber of Commerce
Tony Madison
Bob Stanley
Betty V. Doheney
Welch’s
Long Beach
Clyde Doyle
S. S. Conklin
Ed Henderson
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Zamboni
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Sewer Plans Dropped After Palm Ave Protests
Bellflower August 12 plans for installing sanitary sewers on Palm Ave were ordered abandoned on motion by Los Angeles County Supervisor William A. Smith. The withdrawal follows a 46.19 percent protest against the improvement.
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Bellflower
Palm Ave
William A. Smith
Los Angeles
Lavoptik Eye Comfort Ad Claims 30 Years of Success
Advertisement promotes Lavoptik for tired itchy eyes with instructions to rest the eyes and focus on distance. Claims the product soothes soreness and irritation and offers a money back guarantee. Sold at all druggists.
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Lavoptik
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