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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1953
Page
11
The passage presents the Christmas narrative from Luke chapter 2 recounting Caesar's decree, Joseph and Mary traveling to Bethlehem, Jesus born in a manger, angels announcing joy to shepherds, and the shepherds and Mary reflecting on these events as they return praising God.
Police seek leads in the slaying of Lynn V Feaster a 58 year old liquor store employee at 5440 Long Beach Blvd. Investigators note an empty .380 cartridge as the only tangible clue and say a revenge motive is unlikely.
Virginia E. Sawyer 82, a retired schoolteacher, was struck and killed while crossing Santa Fe Ave north of Van Buren I St Wednesday night as she returned from Christmas services at Dominguez Community Church. Driver Gleon A. Gibson 34, of 2701 Madison St, was not held.
The Lakewood Committee for Incorporation reports two annexation areas, Briercrest and Central Lakewood, have been blocked by petitions signed by over 70 percent of property owners. Briercrest has about 1106 homes and 4227 residents, while Central Lakewood has an estimated 3856 residents. The committee calls the result a decisive measure against further annexation attempts.
Long Beach Post Office stays up to date on Christmas mail deliveries. Postmaster George J. McMillin credits cooperation of regular and special employees and steady mail receipts from the east for the favorable situation. Weather and prompt handling by the public also helped. Windows close at noon today per Eisenhower directive, with regular staff given a half holiday on Christmas Eve and the holiday. Mail arriving today or Friday will be delivered, and normal collections and dispatch continue. Regular service resumes Saturday.
Two men robbed the Lakewood Drive-In Theater box office on Wednesday at 9 45 p m seizing 126 dollars from a cash drawer after entering from inside the theater. A .38 revolver was cited as the weapon. Doris Davis and Thomas Quint identified the culprits as a blond about 28 and a dark haired man about 25. They fled on foot after smashing a phone from the wall.
Garbage and trash will not be collected on Christmas Day according to Director of Public Health Service James Kincaid. City libraries will close at 5:30 PM today and remain closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday per Librarian Edwin Castagna.
City Manager Samuel E. Vickers and Councilmen signaled possible court action against an "unreasonable" bus fare rise after a two day Public Utilities Commission hearing on Long Beach Motor Bus Co's proposal to lift fares from 11 to 15 cents. Officials warned the decision could attract statewide attention and urged careful review.
Ten year old Tommy Blake received a new bicycle and canned goods from an anonymous Santa in an Army truck after his bike was stolen in fog. Neighbors had built the bike from donated parts, and warehouse volunteers from the Christmas Cheer Clearing House made the delivery, though Tommy wasn’t on the official list.
Mrs Leona Leacock and partner Tom Merrick are giving away about 2000 Christmas trees from their Long Beach lot after selling off most of a 20 000 tree inventory. Trees from Washington state include Douglas fir and white fir. many families cannot afford trees this year.
Mrs Evelyn Wright of Belton South Carolina received a letter claiming a diamond ring was enclosed but no ring arrived. Post office staff traced the missing item to a stamp canceling machine that tore it from the envelope. The damaged ring will be sent to Mrs Wright once her address is provided.
Two bandits wearing expensive clothes robbed Petraglia’s grocery at 3298 1 E Fourth St around 6 45 pm Wednesday. They forced owner Joseph Petraglia into a back room and escaped after taking 342 dollars. One pretended to have a weapon while the other watched, a customer later saw them enter a car and drive east on Fourth St.
Police and the California Highway Patrol stage a county wide effort to curb drunk driving and speeders during Christmas. Long Beach Municipal Judge Martin De Vries warned intoxicated drivers will face jail time through New Year’s Eve, with minimum terms around 15 days and up to 30 for serious offenses.
Burglars entered the Walters residence at 4255 Montair Ave while the couple was away, setting a watchdog alight, and took about 15 gift packages from under the Christmas tree. Missing items include a nylon nightgown, cashmere sweater, olives, electric shaver, drill attachments, nylon panties, cigarettes, whiskey, and $2 from a wallet. They left the larger packages under the tree and did not take bonds from a strongbox.
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