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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1955

Page

19

Turkish student to attend Wilson High in Long Beach

Long Beach area discussions unfold over field service students from Turkey and Germany living with local host families. Plans include Seren Haracel at Wilson High, Klaus Adame at Wilson, another student headed to Jordan High, with Uptown Kiwanis Club funding travel. Local mosque location noted, and community hosting cited as enriching yet unfunded by the Field Service program.

Ther Abe Los Angeles County Long Beach Seren Haracel Wilson High School American Field Service International Scholarship Organization Florence Los Angeles Joe Warren Fidler Ave Haracci Izmar Turkey Klaus D. Adame D Wilson Madge Skibba Claremont Ave Jordan High Uptown Kiwanis Club Jordan Ray Bigley Lime Ave Uptown Mans Field Service IHMEZ Lone Beach Euroépe Doh Lenzer Hanover Germany Susan Boyle Denmark George Hayter Switzerland Hayter Morris Hayter Mongovia Long Reach Field Service Organization

Gauges Tell the Story Determine Temperature by Water Consumption

City water gauges reveal heat by daily consumption. In August the department records show 50.5 to 53.6 million gallons per day correlating with temperatures from the upper 70s to 90s. Brennan and Thomas announce peak daily usage. at 4 p.m. the tally hits 53 million gallons.

Wailer Department Brennan Thomas

Baby Burned Bitten Beaten Three Jailed

A 13 month old girl was reported in serious condition at Harbor General Hospital. Her mother Mrs Doris Miller 20 and two teens Gale Moore 17 and Robert Crawford 19 were arrested in Compton on charges of unjustifiable punishment of a child.

Torrance Harbor General Hospital Compton Doris Irene Mil Ler Gale Moore Robert Crawford San Luis St. Compton Sue Su ¥Imar

Navy to Fly Girl to Hawaii for Stowaway Charge

Joycelyn Pilapil, 13, pleaded guilty in Los Angeles Federal Court to juvenile delinquency for stowing away on the Canadian destroyer Athabaskan. She received five years probation and was ordered returned to her Hawaii home on a Navy transport. The naval ship’s officers indicated no charges would be filed against her.

Joycelyn Joan Pilapil Hawaii Los Angeles Ile Navy Athabaskan

Four Arrested as Tipsy in Smash-ups

Four motorists were jailed for drunken driving after separate collisions near the Traffic Circle late Thursday and today. Roy C. Zornes, 35, skidded 164 feet and somersaulted into the Traffic Circle about 1:15 a.m. He was dazed but unhurt. James Pascis Neal, 35, was arrested at 10 p.m. after his car sideswiped James C. Anderson at the Traffic Circle. Ross H. Thomas, 42, was cited at 12:30 a.m. after a net-injury collision at 7th St and Recondo Ave. Beatrice Mary Waitlock, 48, was booked after her car struck the rear of Margaret Mary Scaling’s car at Paramount Blvd at 4:30 p.m.

Roy C. Zornes Gale Ave Zornes J. C. Naylor Pacific Coast Hwy Contol James Pascis Neal Sunfield Ave Lakewood James C. Anderson Wilton St Ross H. Thomas E. Broadway 7Th St Recondo Ave Thomas James R. Hopkins Paine Air Force Base Everett Washington Beatrice Mary Waitlock Florence Ave Paramount Margaret Mary Scaling St. Louis Ave Paramount Blvd

Smog Order Ignores Ban On Burning By Local Fire Depts

The County Air Pollution Control District urged fire departments to halt burning due to a predicted heavy smog. Long Beach and Compton fire departments issued permits as usual. A Compton chief said past requests were ignored, noting no advance notice after the emergency ended.

County Air Follution Control District Long Beach Compter Fire Dept Los Angeles County Bellflower Lakewood L. W. Parsons Compton Srefighters Alr Pollution Board

Flying jets in Refresher annual maneuvers begin

Two Marine Air Reserve jet fighter squadrons will conduct 15 days of training at Los Alamitos Naval Air Station starting Saturday. Combat veterans of World War II and Korean action will perform advanced maneuvers as Marines Squadrons 123 and 241 sharpen and update skills.

Marine Air Reserve Los Alamitos Naval Air Station

Eighteen Nominated for Ten Board Seats in Chamber Election

Fr Lloyd C Leedom announced today that eighteen men are eligible for ten chamber of commerce board posts to be vacated. Nominees selected by a nominating committee include Richard A Jon EB Bixby Frank S Bonham L V Lostwicl George V E eee Roy J Brown John C C Byr Charles M Campbell L V Gas sadey William C Ferguson Vir nil B Gillespie Richard R Loynes E Tennyson Moore Hall Moore Dr Hubert J Pritch ard George A Hichads Sta Charles Savitz and N L Smith. Ten new directors will serve three years. Voting deadline is 5 pm Thursday.

Chamber of Cammeres Board of Directors Lloyd C. Leedom Get Lostwicl George V._E. eee Roy J. Brown John C. C. Byr Charles M. Campbell L. V. Gassadey William C. Ferguson Virnil B. Gillespie Richard R Loynes E. Tennyson Moore Hall, Moore Hubert J. Pritchard George A. Hichads Charles Savitz N. L. Smith

Aquatic Batman headline highlights Long Beach AquaFair

The Weekslong Long Beach AquaFair wraps with an aquatic Batman act by Vern Craty of Sacramento at Marine Stadium. He performs noon exhibitions on both days using a kite and speedboat to lift the flyer about 100 feet. Also fans can watch water ski ballet, tricks, and junior and veteran events beginning at 1 (am or pm as printed) with championships for slalom jumping and doubles. Other events include the International Penguin Class Sailing Regatta at Alamitos Bay and outboard motorboat races to Belmont Pier with handicap entries for men and women.

Long Beach Marine Stadium Vern Craty Sacramento Long Beach Boat Sisi Club Marine Stags Crary Trunior AquaFair Chamber of Commerce Alamitos Bay Peninsula United States Canada Hawaii W National Penguin Asen Alamitos Bay Facht Club Magnolia Ave Outboard Boating Club of

Pennsylvania outing picnic at Bixby Park

The Pennsylvania State Society hosts its annual picnic on Aux 22 at Bixby Park from 10 30 a m to 4 pm with the Municipal Band set to perform at 1 pm.

Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Society Bixby Park

Finn Twins Sign Parole Under Protest Release From Federal Prison

The Finn twins aged 42 signed parole papers "under protest" and were released from Terminal Island Federal Correctional Institution after a lengthy battle with the Senate subcommittee on Constitutional Rights. Charles and George Finn vowed ongoing actions, planned a protest appearance, and indicated hopes for a court challenge while asserting they would not admit guilt. Their release followed hunger strikes and a check of signatures by Warden and officials.

Finn Federal Correctional Institution Terminal Island Charles George Springfield Earch Sigun Charles Fine De-Jing Senate Prostan William Langer G. Smith Terminal Islands Urison IAD Air Force Berlin Fightin Joseph Scott Patricia Lynn

Surprising Draw at U S Open Chess Tourney

Los Angeles player Dr. Peter Lapiken forced a five hour draw with Western Hemisphere champion Samuel Reshevsky, leaving four players tied for first on four wins. Local entrant William Boyer won by forfeit, while several others fell to masters or local players as the tournament continues through August 18 at the Municipal Recreation Center.

Peter Lapiken Los Angeles Samuel Reshev Sity New York Reshevsky Lapxen Reshevssy William Boyer Worton Ave John Alexander San Diego Lapiken Jeft Donald Burn Ann Arbor Mich Rossolimo Faul Brandts James Sherwin New York City Lapikenere Larry Remdnger Robert Steinmeyer St. Louis Larry Alen Kaufman

Soap Boxer Cobble Aims For All American Derby Downstate

Albert Cobble of Long Beach enters the 18th All American Soap Box Derby at Akron racing the Lucky Lady. He faces Frank Ricks of San Antonio and David Laverty of Madison in his first heat while competing against 153 local champions. Cobble trains with sponsor support from The Independent, Press Telegram, and local Chevrolet dealers.

Ross Eperideet Bros Phillips Estan Aptian Akron Ohio Albert Cobble Long Beach Darby Texas Wisconsin Young Cobb Lynn Erickson Los Angeles Sheraton May Elawer Derby Downs Young Cobble Cobble Lucky Lady Rase Frank Ricks San Antonio Tex David Laverty Madison Wis Southland San Diego San Bernardino Independent Press-Telegram Chevrolet

Auto Lootings Total $17,000 In Three Car Burglars

Three car burglaries reported Thursday total nearly 17000 in value. Robert L. Colyer 1902 Greenbrier Rd lost 600 in clothing from a car in a lot. Hans Frederick Albertsen 4705 Whitewood Ave reported 231 in valuables including an outboard motor from a car on Pacific Coast Hwy near California Ave. Louis D. Lenchner of Los Ancles said a thief took 153 in fishing gear a camera and hubcaps from a vehicle at Municipal Airport.

Robert L. Colyer Greenbrier Rd Hans Frederick Albertsen Whitewood Ave Pacific Coast Hwy California Ave Louis D. Lenchner Los An Acles

Red Men Convention to Open With Parade

The 89th Improved Order of Red Men convention opens with a Sunday downtown parade. The Red Men and the Degree of Parahantas auxiliary meet at Municipal Auditorium through Thursday, with sessions and a 2 p.m. parade route from Ocean Blvd and Elm Ave west to Pine Ave then north to 4th St east to American Ave south to Ocean Blvd and back to the assembly area. Parades feature bands costumes, mounted units, dill teams and drum ponos. The grand rally is set for Wednesday at 9 p.m.

Improved Order of Red Men Degree of Parahantas Municipal Auditorium Ocean Blvd Elm Ave Pine Ave 4Th St American Ave Assembly

CofC Hosts Imperial Valley Men on Valley Trade Tour

Key Imperial Valley businessmen tour Long Beach Saturday as guests of the Chamber of Commerce. More than 20 leaders will inspect the harbor industrial areas and city neighborhoods, with officials Walter Have korst Lloyd JC Leedom and Harbor Dept. explaining local business and trade opportunities. The visit includes Marine Stadium for AquaFait water ski championships as part of the chamber’s effort to expand regional interchange in the Southland.

Imperial Valley Lone Beach Long Beach Imperial Valley Group Joral Chamber Southland

Speed Trap Tryout Set Demonstration in Santa Ana

Santa Ana officials plan a radar speed control demonstration on the Santa Ana Freeway at Main Street August 24 at 5 p m. The device costs 1300 dollars and would be used mainly on the freeway to curb speeding through the northeast section. If effective, more radar outfits will be bought for other roads and cities.

Santa Ana Truselty Main St Oetiniz

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