Mrs Gladys O'Donnell to lead Long Beach GOP Women in 1951
The Lookout reports Mrs Gladys O'Donnell a longtime Republican leader in Long Beach will head the Long Beach Council of Republican Women in 1951. Officers include Mrs George Taubman Jr as first vice, and Mrs Raymond Grobaty, Mrs Logan Goorknight, Mrs Frederick Sykes, and others. Official election tallies also recapped with Warren Nixon Brown Goodwin victories.
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Gladys O'Donnell
Long Beach
Logan Goorknight
Frederick Sykes
Annette Brewer
Leta Hiles
Hazel Merriam
Nellie Combellack
Jean Fuller
State Council of Republican Women
Raymond Grobaty
California Council of Republican Women
HADACOL touted as cure all by Houston salesman Swede Nilsen
A 1956 LeBlanc Corporation ad features Swede Nilsen of Houston praising HADACOL for alleviating fatigue, sleep problems, poor appetite, and stomach distress due to deficiencies in vitamins B and Niacin plus iron. The testimonial promises quick absorption, improved energy, and money-back refund, with pricing listed for trial and large bottles.
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Nilsen
East 26Th Street
Houston
Texas
Ex-executive Frowns on Top-level Posts
SACRAMENTO December 23 UP The man with nightclub and bar tender experience sought work in those capacities He also held service station manager and corporate president and general manager roles but did not pursue similar jobs The State Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board ruled he was ineligible for unemployment compensation on that basis and the decision was noted in the Department of Employment monthly report to Governor Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
State Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board
Department of Employment
Denturefit Labs Offer Better Fitting Teeth
Denturefit Sales Laboratories unveil a new denture refining process promising perfect fit. Starting in Long Beach, the chain with 11 branches offers our Cushion Refiner plate at five dollars plus tax with 100 percent satisfaction guarantee and no cost for the test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Pacific Ave
Live Animals Graze Nativity Scene at Lakewood Mortuary
An unusual Christmas display features live sheep a lamb and a donkey forming a ground for Mary Joseph and other figures in period costumes on the lawn of Lakewood Mortuary at 3900 Woodruff Avenue from Christmas Day through December 23. Evening programs by local choirs and soloists run nightly with organ and choral music starting Monday. Local churches and groups perform through Thursday with a Nazarene choir Friday.
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New Lakewood Mortuary
Woodruff
Mary
Joseph
S P. m
James McGarrigle
Robert Tye
Michael Saettele
Lakewood Holy Trinity Lutherian Church Choir
Marian Ellison
Will Iprovide
St. Gyprian's Church Choir
Katherine Fredrick
Lakewood Nazarene Church Choir
Dutch Ex-Captive Den Houd Seeks Work in Long Beach
A Dutch survivor of Nazi imprisonment, den Houd, and his family arrived in Long Beach after a long wait for Holland's quota. Struggling with English and employment, he asks for help to provide his 4 year old son Robert a Christmas tricycle through the Press Telegram Christmas Clearinghouse.
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Holland
W. A. den Howd
Cornelia
Robert
Long Beach
den Houd
T. Phot
A. den Houd
Lfe
America
den Troud
Piet de Mann
den Hounds
Willan Keld
Rotterdam
Argon
He Soo
den How
Hailand
Press- Telegram
Press-Telegram
Theyre Not What You Think Oil Routines Carry Funny Names
A December Standard Oil Co publication presents an illustrated piece on industry terminology with terms such as Bare frat Christmas tree Dot horse Horse head and Water witch. The article explains each term with concise definitions tied to oil field practices and equipment. It highlights the jargon used by drillers and pumpers in producing fields and surface operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Co
California
Foreign Trade Group Elects Officers for Southern California
Sydney D. Smith of Pan American Airways serves as chairman and E. D. Peralta of Western Union Cable System as president of the Foreign Trade Association of Southern California for the coming year. W. B. Bryant of General Steamship Corp is first vice president, Wendell Shore is second vice president, and N. G. Hewson of Southern Pacific Co is secretary.
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Sydney D. Smith
Pan American Airways
E. D. Peralta
Western Union Cable System
Foreign Trade Association of Southern California
W. B. Bryant
General Steamship Corp
Wendell Shore
N. G. Hewson
Southern Pacific Co
October Fuel Distribution Record Reported by Board
The State Board of Equalization reports October totals for gasoline and motor fuels distribution. The distribution reached 313,110,901 gallons with gross tax revenues of 134,312,310 dollars. Refunds to off highway purchasers reduced net revenue to 12,335,297 dollars.
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Sacramento
State Board of Equalization
County Officials Seek State Law for Communist Registration
Four Los Angeles County officials including Sheriff Biscailuz and District Attorney Simpson urged the Board of Supervisors to back statewide legislation establishing a uniform California registration law for Communists. They argued county laws are hindered by jurisdictional limits and noted suspects evading local regs. Supervisors will review the proposal next Tuesday.
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Los Angeles
Board of Supervisors
California
Commie
E. W. Biscailuz
W. E. Simpson
Wayne R. Allen
Harold W. Kenucky
Woman Fetes Her 94th Birthday in Long Beach History
Mrs. Eva L. Ingersoll, daughter of surveyor Charles Healey who laid out Willmore City, celebrated her 94th birthday at her home on Walnut Avenue. The piece recalls her father’s work, the 1882 Los Cerritos Rancho lay out, and the family’s trek from San Pedro by steamer Antona to establish Willmore City later renamed Long Beach.
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Eva L. Ingersoll
Walnut Ave
Long Beach
Charles T. Healey
Willmore City
Press-Telegram
San Jose
Intersoll
George 8
Ingersoll
Sigmund
Minot
N. D
George C. Flint
E. Third St
Dorothy B. Kenyon
Los Angeles
H. 1Th St
Vermont
Cape Horn
San Francisco
California
Los Cerritos Rancho
Anton
Los Cerritos
Alamitos
Bonito
Cerritos
Ingersall
Lved
Oakland
Monrovia
FBI Agent Talk Set at Wilton Forum on Sabotage
James C. Ellsworth assistant special agent FBI will speak at the Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Forum in the Wilton Hotel Wednesday morning. Topic Sabotage. Ellsworth a Arizona native and veteran of Portland Washington and Los Angeles offices previously studied at University of Litah and Kansas City School of Law. Harold Lovejoy will preside as forum chairman.
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Wilton
Ellsworth
Arizona
University of Litah
Kansas City School of Law
FBI
Portland
Gre
Washington, D. C
Thces
Maryland
New Jersey
New York
Los Angeles
Harold Lovejoy
Forum
Polio Mistletoe Drive Raises Funds On Long Beach
Polio Mistletoe sales at five booths on Long Beach streets during Christmas season drew strong support. Los Angeles leader Jack Stinsman, chair of the Long Beach Santa Ana area, said contributions will be tallied later this week and that the group aims to build a Southern California hospital for polio research. Founders include Alfred Stark and Everett Wood, with headquarters in El Toro where mistletoe from Wood's ranch is donated for the drive.
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Polio Association
Long Beach
Jack Stinsman
Los Angeles
Santa Ana
California
Stinsman
Alfred Stark
Everett Wood
el Toro
Military Police Check All Los Angeles Passenger Trains
Fort MacArthur announced that every passenger train leaving Los Angeles will be checked by military police to stop unauthorized personnel from leaving the area. To ensure rental units are filled, place a Press Telegram Classified ad under the recent heading. Phone
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San Pedro
Ft. MacArthur
Los Angeles
Press- Telegram
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