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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1954

Page

9

Armed Services YMCA Girls Plan Europe Tour

The Mediettes from the Armed Services YMCA Girls Choral Group, also called Merridites, plan a Europe tour likely including Paris. Directors include Tr. Robert W. Marin with accompanist. Mrs Dor Pratt will join as a professional whistler. Members listed include Rosie Kier Ethel Dillen vonder dafie Carter and others.

Paris Armed Services Ymca Rosie Krier Ethel Bittenhender Jane Carter Marlene Marechal Charlene Davis Edna Roberts Doris Knudsen Carol Medvec Beverly Brown Doris Whaler Diane Booth Jane Tranter Karyn Peterson Carol Dodge Robert W. Magin Armed Services Ymca Girls’ Choral Group Europe Serviceities Walter Gunderman Lural Girls Service Organization Service Group Business Robert W. Marin Merriettes Rosie Kier Ethel Dillen Vonder Dafie Carter Mertene Myrewisl Eiie Roberts Doris Enikssen Carol Medgee Doris Whalin Dane Tratter Beverly Lancaster Dor Pratt Whistler Marion Darlington

Council OKs 6 More Charter Issues for Vote

The City Council approved six proposed charter amendments, making seven total for the November ballot. Rejected were measures for a city oil department and public vote on beach structures tied to the oil program. Proposals include a $5 million fund to buy uptown Long Beach land, a reserve fund, bi weekly city employee payments, higher council pay, higher commission salaries, beach access limits, and off street parking district authority.

City Oil Department Public Improvement Fund Uptown Long Beach Recreation Commission Board of Education Water Commissions

Plastic embedding advances medical education at VA UCLA

At the Long Beach VA Hospital and UCLA School of Medicine, 800 specimens are preserved in transparent plastic blocks rather than jars. The process, described by Robert Gregg and team, yields clearer colors, longer preservation, and detailed labels for pathology specimens used in medical visualization and teaching.

Mar Long Beach Veterans Administratin Hospital Ucla School of Medicine Robert Gregg UCLA James Kerns Charles Bridgman Gregg Grege Greeg Prouakewood St Pancracius Downey Daniel Kielty Pet Ielen Duffy Mary Farr Wildy Veil Téerry Exener Faye Emmes Sisters of Charity Mother Seine

Long Beach housewife damages suit hinges on cue of film evidence

A Superior Court jury heard films showing Anna Courlas, 49, performing washday chores to challenge her auto crash injury claims. Defense argued the reels do not prove serious pain and motion appeared rapid. The case against John Baccellis proceeds to jury deliberation after the weekend.

Long Beach Superior Court Anna Courlas Gardenia Ave Cortglas Goung John Baccellis Arteela Atlantic San Antonio Sbe Frank W. Woodhead Woodhead Gobiins C. Ransom Samuelsen Jere S. Roberts

Judge Cuts Award in Imprisonment Case Against Thrifty Drug Co

Superior Judge Fred Miller reduced damages in a false imprisonment case involving Vernon Akuna a 23 year old Army veteran from Los Angeles. Akuna previously won 6000 from Thrifty Drug Co after being detained for 45 minutes while officials sought a missing cash shortfall. The judge trimmed general damages to 3500 with 1000 in punitive damages intact and ordered a new trial unless Akuna accepts 2500 of 6000. Akuna attorney Grisham said he is disappointed but will decide on further action.

Thrifty Drug Co Fred Miller Vernon Akuna Jn Angeles Akanit Ford Ae Jx Qiness Tadee Doseph M. Malthyine Akting Akuna Melville Hicks Beroy Siddons Cletus van Hoosier

Woman Demo Chief Here Seeks Support At Registration Drive

Mrs. Plizaneth Snyder newly elected chairman of the Hebrew Democratic State Central Committee spoke at a registration meeting in a UAW Hall event hosted by the 44th Assembly District Democratic Central Committee. She urged Democrats in the 18th District to register and campaign for Kerinels Yen Faheney Wisell and other nominees with plans for door to door canvassing and August 29 registration.

Fay Lakewood Dewith Plizaneth Snyder Hebrew Fie Wnols Mayenry Park Roel Democratic State Central Committee Pan Fox Atwanes UAW 44Th Assembly Democratic Central Committee Joseph M. Kerinels Assembly Yen ©. Faheney Richard J. Wissell Snyder Richard G. S Graves Carley Porter Dick Cartwright Doris Hughes Henrick Faluney Rossel Elizabeth Farrell Kenrick Elizabeth Snyder Joseph M. Kenrick Jeff Faloney Toth Richard J. Nussell Law Hall

Boys Admit Shop Looting at Herbie's Hobby Shop

Two teenage boys aged 13 and 14 confessed to breaking into Herbie's Hobby Shop at 4132 Green Street and stealing hobby items over two weeks. Authorities recovered about 230 dollars in tools and supplies, with 97 dollars found under one boy's bed and 133 dollars in the other boy's garage.

Los Alamitos Orange County Sheriffs Office Herbie

Four Lone Beach Residents on TV Show Contest

Four Lone Beach residents appeared on a national TV show “What Do You Have in Dominion” with three contestants sharing a $500 prize. Names include Mrs Raymond El and Mrs Paul W Hariston of Mag Magnolia Ave Palo Verde Ave, and Paul Rooker of Malta St with informant Selle Tonnec of Pepperwood Ve. The Hollywood wedding service Troyds arranged weddings, and the show aired on CBS.

Lone Beach Dominion Raymond el Magnolia Ave Paul W. Hariston Palo Verde Ave Paul Rooker Malta St Leach Séelle Tonnec Pepperwood Ve

Atkinson Company Submits Bay Bridge Bid

Atkinson Co. submitted the lowest bid among eight firms for the Bay Bridge project in the Alamros Bay development. The bid was $1.98 million for a 3700 foot structure with steel plate girders, concrete roadway, and concrete piers. The bridge will honor the late engineer H Davies and plans were prepared by James R Bele. City officials hope for completion within a year.

Guy FP. Atkinson Co Canetel Fav Honoy James R. Bele Davies Oridge

L A to L A Helicopter Service Planned This Fall

Long Beach will host the inaugural Los Angeles to downtown routes with three Sikorsky S-55 helicopters offering about 42 minute trips. Fares are set at 3 dollars one way. The service aims to link Long Beach's Golden Avenue heliport to central LA, with expansion to Santa Monica and other cities later, depending on factors.

Long Beach Los Angeles Clarence Bolvin Lee Wodey Selina

City Delays Magnolia Pier Action

City Council delays Magnolia pier decision on the Navy site citing divergent views within the service and seeks further assurances. Ahern and Dyer push for continuance to November 7 while officials discuss protection of landing and weather conditions ahead of a November 2 ballot.

City Magnolia Pier Gale Cannelle Wen D Ahern Magenoliq Ave Anglogram Fron Adm D.D. Dinem Hayal Operations Geren C. Dyer Slit Raymond C. Nealov Nesler Lewis Reece Gerald Desmond Yohy Wick Virgil Spongberg George Voermilicn Ruth Fy Rech Ahem Conn Fr. Bakes Adm Dunows Navy Naval ‘District

Oklahoma Picnic Plans Spark Pomona Event

Community clubs in Oklahoma and California prepare a gathering at Ganesha Park in Pomona on a date titled Ay Mish Okishomna. Organizers invite attendees to join a peaceful outdoor picnic with local foods and cultural exchange activities.

Nestern California Oklahoma Hibs Ganesha Park Pomona

Man Thrown From Horse At Long Beach Clubhouse

Donald Less, 30, of 3442 Baltic Ave, was seriously injured Friday night when his horse threw him and fell on him at the Long Beach Mounted Guard clubhouse 3400 Golden Ave. He was taken to Seaside hospital with back injuries.

Donald Less Baltic Ave Long Beach

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