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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1947

Page

2

Cleveland Women Rally Against Long Skirts in Style War

Aug 23 Cleveland groups push for skirts below the knee. Mrs Olga Mikolsky gathers supporters in Buckeye district as Wickliffe plans similar campaign. Fenn College coeds mock trend but warn a “generated” campus fashion era, while older women insist on practicality and safety for speed and driving in long dresses.

Cleveland Olga Mikolsky Mikolsky Fyland Wickliffe Fenn College Co-Eds

Overell Estate to be Auctioned in Flintridge Home

Public auction ordered to dispose of the luxury home in Flintridge of Mr and Mrs Walter E Overell who died aboard their yacht the Mary E in Newport Harbor last March 15 Winthrop Crane attorney for the bank executor said Louise Overell 28 now on trial with George Gollum for murder was not consulted and the bank has full authority to sell subject to Superior Court approval Advertisements have called for bids on the furnishings valued at 385 874 after written bids the court will seek further offers Miss Overell is sole heir and would receive the estate if acquitted The defense case is set to begin Monday in Santa Ana Superior Court.

Los Angeles Flintridge Walter E. Overell Mary E Newport Harbor Winthrop Crane Bank Overell Louise Overell George Bud) Gollum Crane.cald Miss Overell Court of Superior Kenneth E. Morrison Santa Ana

Obituaries from Long Beach area three deaths filed

Obituaries for Helen Joan Frederick a 14 year old girl died after a heart attack on Catalina Island while with the Girl Scouts. Marion Lane a Compton machinist died at home. he had lived in California all his life and recently moved from Filmore. Winnie B. Setzer a World War I veteran painter for the Board of Education died in a local hospital. funeral at St. Anthony's Church and burial at Velorang Cemetery. Daisy Steeper, 64, former Long Beach dress shop proprietor, died in a local hospital. service arranged by Patterson & Snively Mortuary.

Frederick Helen Joan Roswell Ave Torrance Catalina Island Girl Scouts Avalon Hospital Twin Falls Idaho Jefferson Junior High School Park View Ward Latter-day Saints Church Herschel Frederick Los Angeles Darry Aw Frederick Long Beach Boyd Sis ‘Ter Beverly Thelma Fielding Chris Jensen & Pine Mortuary Ross T. Hyer Inglewood Park Cemetery Lane Tianc Marion Lane W. Reever Compton Consolidated Steel Co Fillmore Lodre A. M Fillemore California la Vecnee Filmore Jane Lane Blanche E. Lane Frank M. Lane Irene Anderson Leona B. Potter Mottell‘s Chapel Pomona Cemetery Setzer Mottell's Chapel Winnie B. Setzer St. .Anthony’s Church Velorang Administration West Board of Education Philadelphia Nebraska Jane M. Setzer Ralph Setzer Pekin Steeprer Daisy Sleeper Second St Missouri San Bernardino E. Seventh St First Lutheran Parish Jackie Hauser Patterson & Snively Mortuary

Funeral notices from scattered obituaries and services

Fragmented obituary items list individuals with funeral and memorial notices. Names include Andersen Anna Maria and CHUAIBTIANSEN-Moberl among others, with service times at Mortell’s Chapel and various streets such as Third at Alamitos. Several entries reference relatives, burial plans, and officiants.

Andersen Mra Anna Maria Pipbisour Mee Saeidawrer Aoe Iierold Powel Ene Powel Gnck Powell Bon “Anderen Prother Euek Firlekson Anter Hilda Johnson Sarvicta WH. Bwitt Sr SOKW Roditoux Wilmington Mottelta Alamitog Caldwell Sun Manonic Poral" Sarvicea Arnold Hungrat Moma Artenta John Atwood Araplres of, Inc Moberl LaLinda Dr Motten's Tre Ae Alxmitos Si Bay Ontos AV Davis Ronald Stay Leis Gnedelia Ee Bald Lodhy Bmortell's Alamitos Halo Ed Neem Cillian Howall Brooks Garfield Hyne Mildred M'e Chapel Alas

Correction: Insurance case misidentified victim in Cal. license fraud

The Presa Telegram corrects a prior report stating Charles H. Boulware was convicted of violating state insurance laws. Boulware was actually the victim in a case where John Knuttil was convicted of attempting to sell Raulware insurance from an unlicensed firm in California. Knuttl faces a probation hearing before Municipal Judge Marin DeVries on September 19.

Presa-Telegram Charles H. Boulware Boulware John Knutth California Knuttl Marin DeVries Press-Telegram

Long Beach Leads at Youth Conference

Long Beach sent the largest delegation with 37 youths at the start of discussions of the Southern California Association of Youth Centers and Council in San Diego. Over 400 boys and girls attended. Eighteen teenagers from Compton flew in six light airplanes owned by K. G. Kidwell of Compton Central Airport.

Long Beach Southern California Association of Youth Centers and Council San Diego Compton K. G. Kidwell Compton Central Airport

Livestock Market Review From NAD Furnished by Investment Trusts

Prices across cattle and sheep markets fluctuate with a heat wave dampening demand. Beef values ease as buyers retreat from deep offers while spring lambs and yearlings hold firmer quotes. futures and cash prices show volatility across wheat, corn, and related commodities amid harvest activity.

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Grain Market Vessels Arriving and Departing Saturday

Federal State Market News reports active vessel arrivals and departures for Saturday, with detailed listings of ships, operators, ports, and routes. The notice enumerates vessels nearing port, transatlantic passages, and shipping lines such as Pacific Shipper and McCormick Line, alongside market prices for butter eggs poultry and other commodities in Los Angeles and New Orleans.

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Regrets Truman Unable To Attend Missouri Picnic

President Truman sends regret via White House secretary J James RB Seaton that he cannot spare time to attend the 25th annual Missouri Society outdoor picnic in Bixby Park tomorrow. Rep Willis Bradley will speak. Lew Sanderson serves as master of ceremonies. George Decker is the society president. The event honors Missouri ties with Lamar births noted for the hosts.

Truman Missouri Bixby Park White House J. James RB. Seaton Athens Seaton Lamar Willis W. Bradley

Improvement Shown by Injured Boy at Sea Side Hospital

Ralph R. Rose four year old of 2324 Linden Avenue remained in satisfactory condition today at Sea Side Hospital after a truck tire on a steel wheel fell in his garage pinning him to the floor. Police reports say the accident occurred Thursday at his home.

Ralph R. Roseman Linden Ave Seaside Hospital

Sixty Sign to Go on Arabia Jobs

Sixty Long Beach men signed in the past two weeks for skilled construction work in Arabia, says William Kirwell of the California State Employment Service. Openings remain for carpenters and combination welders. Jobs pay up to 800 dollars monthly plus board and free transportation. Men must be journeymen with five years experience, ages 26 to 51. Work lasts from 12 months to three years with a large contractor building pipelines and oil refineries in Arabia.

Long Beach Arabia William ‘Kirlwell California State Employment Service Alamitos Co Tractor

Jewelry Stolen From City Apartment Reported Loss

Jewelry valued at 195 dollars and 5 dollars in cash were stolen last night from the apartment of William Levier at 2815 East 14th Street, police were told. Betty Jane Mueller of 546 Pine Avenue reported similar loss including a 150 dollar ruby ring and 1.80 in small change.

William Levier 14Th St Betty Jane Mueller Pine Ave

Navy Ships In Port On Tentative Schedules From Pacific Bases

Navy ships from San Diego Yokosuka and Pearl Harbor are listed as in port on tentative schedules. The dispatch notes cruiser and auxiliary vessels with names such as Columbus Duhith Helen Bremerton and Tropelle while detailing ports including Port Hueneme and Oakland.

San Renelaen Loaay Tolovan Guam Nor Marlon Sanfiers Henriva Ico Husneho Aaosatt San Diego Churs-taland Morty O'Brien Pickin Twine iUniman Wenderum Within Weeden Xiernai Aerate ypMonanen Wiley Tidaon Buhmarinca Eawilan Auxilarlia Abanthi Anknel Irons Buckseye Gavalor Crane Ship Curlina Boest Frontier Jason Kankakes Atarian Riches Cantuck Warhnurn

Burglary Foiled at Service Station on Cherry Ave

Last night two windows were broken at a service station located at 380 Cherry Avenue. The owner Clifford Vogel chased the prowlers from a nearby garage. they fled the scene in a car.

Cherry Ave Clifford- Vogel

Freshman Enrollment For Southwestern College

Local brief notes Larry Katz son of Mr and Mrs A J Katz of 245 West 10th Street is listed among the freshmen enrolled at Southwestern College Winfield Kansas for the opening September 9.

Kienxag Larry Katz A. JE. Katz W. 10Th St Southwestern College Winfield Kan

Macmillan Petroleum Declares 25-Cent Stock Dividend

The Macmillan Petroleum Corporation of Los Angeles board on August 21 declared a 25 cent capital stock dividend payable August 30 to stockholders of record August 26.

Macmmillan Petroleum Corporation of Los Angeles

Thief Steals Cash During Five Minute Absence

Mona My McLagan reports a theft at 740 Dawson Ave last night. While she stepped away for five minutes to deliver a telephone message, $13.40 disappeared from her home, according to police statements.

Mona My McLagan Dawson Ave

Downtown L A Airport Proposed

Los Angeles County Supervisor Leonard J Roach proposed a $38 000 000 downtown airport on a concrete slab to spark the Los Angeles River between First and Washington Streets. The airfield would be 15000 feet long and 600 feet wide, described as the longest widest and most conveniently located in the world by Roach. Plans by Paul R Williams and Adrian Wilson were drawn after months of study by aeronautical and engineering experts. Financing options include a bond issue revenue bonds or possible federal aid.

Los Angeles UPI Leonard J.roach First Washington Sts Uniaye Roneh

Footprint 22 Inches Long Found by Amateur Archeologists

In Poltyoon on August 23, an amateur archaeology group Amazing Discoveries Inc led by Dr. F Bertrand Russell displayed a photograph of a 22 inch long footprint with five toes. Spokesman Howard E Hill said the prints were uncovered near caves housing mummies and tall giants, with some participants barefoot and others wearing foot coverings. The group claims the image provides the first publicly shown proof of the 1930 cavern discovery.

PoLtywoon Amazing Discoveries, Inc F. Bertrand Russell Russell Howard E. Hill

Jewelers Strike Hits Los Angeles Area

About 300 members of the A F L International Jewelers Union walked out today in Los Angeles, joining a broader strike wave. Union officials said the walkout was to protest contract terms and wage demands, with pickets forming outside several downtown jewelry firms.

Los Angeles A. F. L. International Jewelers Unicon

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