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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1947
Page
19
Long Beach retailers plan a three day survey interviewing over 100000 downtown shoppers to map origin, transport mode, and link between travel and traffic. Conducted by Associated and 27 stores, the study will influence ads, promotions, mass transit use, and potential intercity bus service expansion.
Two elderly residents were hurt in separate accidents. Lou E. Bogress, 70, of 47 Time Ave, fell at a ramp inside the Municipal Auditorium and may have a fractured shoulder. George W. Martin, 63, of 122 Pacific Ave, tripped on Fine Ave and suffered bruises to his hand and abrasions to his wrist. Both were taken to Sea Fide Hospital yesterday afternoon.
At 3 05 a m on American Ave near alli St a moving car struck two parked vehicles causing Harold C Floto 53 of 823 Elm Ave to suffer a compound fracture of the forehead and knee bruises He was taken to Scasiea Hospital Edward D Stubbs of 2246 American Ave and Louis F Clecone of 2244 American Ave owned the parked cars police report Floto’s car collided with both vehicles shortly after leaving the street.
Generally sunny this afternoon and Friday with low cloudiness tonight and in the morning. Temperature steady with gentle to moderate westerly winds, locally fresh this afternoon and fresh northwesterly winds off Pt. Concepcion.
Royal Prince Pahlevi, brother of Iran’s shah, tours Navy Base with Rear Adm. Paul Hendren. He studied at Harvard and is on a post graduate tour before returning to oil-rich Iran. The report notes American oil concessions and British interests in Iran’s eastern districts and Gulf region.
Bert Henderson hosts a four part entertainment program at the Better Homes Show in the Municipal Auditorium with sketches by Bille and Odgll Shaw and Johnson Brothers juggling. Larry Collins the trombone wizard performs as does the Long Beach Municipal Bang with music. Friday features Eid Rookie Lewis and Serpe Flash the human seal.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce and their wives will hold the annual Beachcombers dance tomorrow night at Lakewood Country Club. Dr Murray Walker, the affair chairman, said hula skirts sarongs and a variety of appropriate toys will be worn by participants. Street clothes are barred. Tickets are available at the desk.
Wire Bird 26 of 1525 Gaylord Ave was taken to Sea side Hospital after a 10 inch head wound requiring 60 stitches. Bird said the injury followed an argument over a craps game near a Cowles Street trailer, under police investigation.
State officials report deer thriving on Santa Catalina Island since their release 18 years ago. Deer are destroying gardens and even eating plants from front porch containers, prompting Catalina Island Company to ask for aid to address the crisis.
Bill Muir, 27, of 5844 Lemon Ave, was struck by an eight foot silver of wood while feeding lumber at Whaley Lumber Co, 6644 Cherry Ave. He was hurled 16 feet, with a six inch deep wound and a severe wrist cut, and listed in critical condition at Seasice Hospital.
The local draft board in Long Beach announces seven men enlisting in the U S Army for three years. Names include William W. Britton Arthur A. Ramire George Orlandos, John H. Gail, Fred M. Lauber, and Carl R. Deschner with assignments varying between two and four years in different branches.
Three young boys arrested by police after being caught burglarizing a service station on Pacific Coast Highway confessed to multiple burglaries and thefts from parked cars in the Santa Fe Avenue district. Authorities recovered two leather jackets, sunglasses, and a rubber covered flashlight, items they admitted taking earlier, matching other reported thefts including a Powers car on Tehachapi Drive. Police latest reports also note additional car thefts on Locus Avenue and Ocean Boulevard with items such as a camera, overnight bag, and coats stolen.
The modified Liberty ship Barney Kirschbaum arrives at Berth 7 Pier A to discharge 25 P 80 planes for remodeling at Lockheed and 600 gallon fuel trailers for Texas. The PT boat aboard will be offloaded during cargo operations and reloaded for discharge at San Francisco. Captain K D Kritsky commands the freighter which had loaded cement for Guam at San Francisco after returning from Germany.
Byron-Jackson Co. of Los Angeles submitted the only bid of 339,440 for six 10 inch four stage submersible pumps. The bid was referred to the engineering department for investigation as the pumps differ from current department models and feature underwater operation motors.
Roy Burdett a former Marine and barber displays a Japanese Samurai sword with mother of pearl handle valued at 1300 and a rifle and bayonet from Guadalcanal. The trophies were released after a long customs Navy and War Department effort culminating with the American Legion aid.
Daugherty Field completes radar landing system to aid aircraft in foul weather and low visibility. The setup guides pilots over the field with a fixed runway heading and descent rate using strategically placed radar poles.
Dr. I D Litwack acting city health officer said water samples from the Flood Control Channel Compton Creek and beaches will be lab analyzed within 24 hours. The scan followed a periodical test showing high bacterial counts. no action will be taken until the report is complete.
About 103,400 veterans in the Long Beach area will get an average of 214 each in terminal leave bonds and checks totaling 22,127,600. Pat Ahern of the Veterans Service Center said most will use the funds for schooling, down payments on homes, or further education. The center will aid with applications, which are notarized free, and provide envelopes and proper government addresses. Center hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays.
The Retail Clerks Union and food employers' council in Los Angeles extended the wage-hour contract to December 31, 1948. The extension covers Long Beach and Orange County and affects about 1600 food store employees across more than 500 stores. The wage scale includes 1 55 for a 4 hour week and saves uninterrupted labor management relations next 16 months. Major chain stores have signed. independents to sign today.
Mrs. Jeanne Ricketts Vannatta searches for her 17 year old sister Ruth Marilyn Ricketts who vanished from Worcester Massachusetts last November. After vain efforts in Long Beach and nearby areas she returns to Vallejo to press for information and asks social welfare offices to assist.
Southern California Edison withdrew its application before the Planning Commission for a nonconforming use permit to build an addition to its Magnolia Avenue substation north of Pacific Coast Highway. District Manager John H. Meacault said the new unit will be built elsewhere due to ongoing objections from adjoining property owners, though the existing station will remain in use for now. Nearby residents protested the addition would extend into an R-1 zone.
William Bachmann and Mrs. Bachmann of 42 Orizaba Ave were injured last night when his car skidded and struck a guard rail near Greensburg Pennsylvania. Mrs. Bachmann suffered a fractured leg and facial lacerations and was admitted to Westmoreland Hospital, while Lt Bachmann received minor injuries.
A hen owned by Mr. and Mrs. Inclere at 1328 W 22nd Street laid an unusually small egg with three yolks. The owners note the occurrence as a curious example of mass production ideas.
Officials report a 100 percent rise in job placements through the US Employment Service in Long Beach as unemployment stays low. In April 1136 jobs were found. March saw 140,566. Registrations stand at 14,702 in April, with seven-year growth to 15,358. New industries in the area include shipbuilding and aircraft, employing about 13,000, with 7900 in shipbuilding and 4357 in aviation.
Yachtsmen and owners linked to the Long Beach to Honolulu race will return aboard the liner Matsonia, touching San Francisco. Returnees include Mrs. Donald B. Ayres and daughter Nancy Low, Mrs. Henry B. Grandin and Susan, J. A. Gurley and wife, and other race participants and relatives aboard various yachts.
A new traffic signal at San Antonio Dr and Atlantic Ave is now operational amid plans for three more signals. Lakewood Blvd and Spring St is next. equipment is ready. Underground work continues at Bixby Rd and Atlantic Blvd and Roosevelt Rd at Atlantic, but material shortages may delay installations.
Mrs Mary Hilton of El Paso Texas mother of Conrad Hilton president of Hilton Hotels is seriously ill with a heart ailment at St Martins Hospital hospital officials report.
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