Patchy 1940s era notes mix crime cards to Christmas charity
A jumble of local items covers a Navy base ID mix up and a card game slip, a postman car theft scare, a shoplift alert, and Christmas cheer efforts at Wilson High and Myrtle Ave. Residents donate goods, Lions Club clipping spurs humor, and a misleading billboard near L A City Hall sparks curiosity about Sam Yorty.
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Malco
Init
Iistaunion
Tamer Mors
USS Isla Royals
Jim
Navy
Lakewood
Wilson High
Myrtle Ave
Big Ray Judges
Ren Estate
Assi
Lions City Journal
L. A. City Hall
Bunny Smorgalfornia
Richard Hil- Wet
One of World's Biggest Yuletide Parties Draws 9000 Kids
At Long Beach plant, employees hosted a three session Christmas party for children. Sunday saw over 9,000 youngsters and about 13,500 parents attend at Municipal Auditorium. Each child received a gift bag with an apple, orange, treats, and a balloon, as organizers split attendance by last names A through G at 4 45 p.m. H to O at 6 15 p.m. and P to Z for later slots.
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Em-Poyes
Long Beach
Doypus Alterne Ca
Douglas Aircraft
Santa Claus
Municipal Auditorium
Long Beach party open with entertainers and local group
LONG BEACH Press-Celestam opened the party at 3:15 p.m. Rex Bakicho stood in for Santa as plant protection officer. D. R. Mohler, president of the plant's Management club, was general chairman. Entertainment included Tony Madison and her trio of television stars plus Brandy the clown, Trixie McCormick and acts by Excellu4 wire-walkers and tumblers.
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Rex Bakicho
Santa
D. R. Mohler
Tony Madison
Chimps
Brandy the Clown
Trixie McCormick
Excellu4
Post Office Receipts Set Records in Long Beach
Postmaster George J. McMillin reports receipts at the Long Beach Post Office breaking records with Sunday cancels totaling 940,300, up from 886,200 last year. Sunday totals reached 533,700 vs 403,100 a year ago as heavy mail flow continues with crews working Sunday and Sunday night to handle the influx. Special carriers may speed delivery tonight.
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Long Beach
George J. McMillin
Pughwasles
Long Beach Lakewood Men Pass State Bar Exam
Forty six applicants passed the State Bar exam per the committee report. From Long Beach are Arthur William Miller, James P. Gunderson, Fred Lighter, and others. From Lakewood city are Robert C. Pannell and Russell Tu Fijend. A Lakewood area entrant is Gins Iles Metcalfa.
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Long Beach
Lakewood
Baraxa
Arthur Willian Miller
Woodruff
James PD. Gunderson
Vuelta Grande
Fred U Lighter
Coralite
el Berview
Findlay
Mira’ Mar
Robert C. Pannell
Knoxville Ave
Russell Tu Fijend
Ashworth St
Gins Iles
Two Transports Set to Reach Seattle Tuesday
Two transports are due in Seattle on Tuesday. The Gen. H. th. Freeman carrying 1,000 passengers is scheduled for morning arrival, followed by the Gen. M. M. Patrick with 1,142 passengers in the afternoon.
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Seattle
H. Th. Freaman
M. M. Patrick
Judge Grants L B Motion on Annexing in Long Beach
Judge Praeger today granted four motions by the city of Long Beach to vacate his order halting annexation at Increment 132 in South Lakewood. The suit preventing annexation may be dismissed as the County Board of Supervisors abandoned incorporation proceedings.
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Superior Court
Arthur Praeger
Long Beach
South Lakewood
San Gabriel River
Wardlan Nd
Studebaker Rd
Keynote
Peabarly Sta
Prager
County Board of Supervisors
Praeger
District Court of Appeals
Boy Hurt After Running Into Car on Anaheim Street
A six year old boy, Stephen Pawyloll, suffered minor injuries when he ran into a car on Anaheim Street west of Walnut Avenue Sunday afternoon. He was taken to Community Hospital with bruises to the forehead and inner leg and later released to his home.
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Auere
Dean Maas
Bixby Rd
Chevy
Pellee
Strton
Maus
Lbwil
Anahaim St
Walnut Ave
Stephen L. Pawy Loll
F. 8Th St
Talens
Port Cotton Fire Destroys 2000 Bales at Berth 145
Fire at Berth 145 in Whrmington destroyed 2000 bales of cotton in a blaze that began about 8 30 PM. Five fire companies and five fireboats battled for over an hour, destroying the value of 385000. Fire crews check each bale for embers while arson investigators probe two teenage suspects seen fleeing. Shipping agents Williams-Diamond Co state the cotton was in carsignment to foreign ports.
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Whrmington
Tong
Bock
Tls
Floyd Adams
Adams
John A. Gillen
Bilery
Gillen Tal
Gillen
Wiliams - Diamond Co
Mud Pit Fire Breaks Out Off Monterey Island
A Sunday blaze erupted at Monterey Oil Co. on an offshore oil island near Seal Beach. Coast Guard cutters arrived to find the fire extinguished. Workers reported the fire began in the mud pits, sending a long black smoke plume visible from the mainland.
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Monterey Oil” Co
Lhriling Island
Seal Beach
Coast Guard
Warkimen
Christmas Cheer Fund Seeks Urgent Gifts From Public
Specific gifts are badly needed to aid the community Christmas Cheer program. Officials urged contributions of a sewing machine, baby items, clothing including coats and sizes for children, and food staples. Donations via the clearinghouse at 854 E. 7th St are due by 6 p.m. today to assemble Christmas baskets for needy families.
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Sutter Kunkel
Christmas iCheer
Conors
Rio
Clearinghouse
On National Guard
Runkel
Kuynlel
Girl Scouts Carol at Los Coyotes Parking Lot
About 700 Girl Scouts from Long Beach area will sing Christmas carols Wednesday from 7 to 7 30 p m in a Los Coyotes Diagonal and Ximena Ave parking lot. Mrs William Flamer says local residents may join and Blaine Eliefson will lead teaching with aid from Boy Scouts of America.
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Los Coyotes Diagonal
Ximena Ave
Long Beach Area
William Flamer
Girl Scouts of America
Blaine Eliefson
Os Workshop
Boy Scouts of
Lad Breaks Wrist On Playground Fall
A five year old boy, Kienmy C. Fields, fell from monkey bars at Admiral Kidd Playground Sunday and broke his wrist. He was taken to Seattle Hospital for treatment.
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Kienmy C. Fields
Stabright Ave
Admiral Kidd Playground
Seattle Hospital
Three Harbor Firms Win Navy Ship Work Contracts
Long Beach Naval Shipyard awarded total of 104 842 to three harbor firms for repairs and overhaul of US Navy ships. Marine Repair Co. secured two contracts including inactivation overhaul of USS Competent AM 316 and overhaul of YF 854. Bethlehem Pacific Corp. also earned two contracts covering repairs on YWIN 64 and preservation on USS Metcals. Wilmington Box Works awarded inactivation overhaul on USSR Defense at 2 765.
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Lve
Ohres Harbor
Ares Fi
Long Beach Naval Shipyard
Long Beach
Mavine Repair Co
Bethlehem Pacific Corp
Wilmington Box Works
Ussr
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