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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1954
Page
11
A columnist praises Luke as the beloved physician and possible author of the Gospel of Luke and Acts. The piece recalls Luke's Antioch origin, medical study in Tarsus, and artistic talents, then retells the nativity narrative from the Gospel of Luke with the shepherds and the nativity scene.
George E Flowers 74 of 4280 Stevely Ave City of Lakewood died Thursday night in a Long Beach hospital after a heart attack He retired two years earlier as publisher of the Two Harbors Chronicle and Times, a leading Minnesota weekly He was a prominent journalism figure with a background in advertising and department store work His wife Georgia Dorothy Gacussey Hibbing and son George C city editor of the Press Telegram survive along with grandson George O Dell Hibbing Minnesota authorities unspecified
Compston bail set at 55,000 for burglary. Suspects Pierce, 22, of Los Angeles, and Morgan, 43, of Hollywood, charged with felony escape after using spoons to dig a hole while in Compton Municipal Court lockup. Hearing scheduled for Dec 48 in Los Angeles Superior Court. Pale apprehended in hallway before escape. They face two burglary charges from original arrest at hearing Tuesday.
Compton based event by Christian legend presented as pantomime at First Lutheran Church in Whit evening. Details indicate a church program featuring a sacred Christmas tale with musical and dramatic elements.
Police reported two people injured escaping a burning house at 3910 Falcon Ave. Walter R. Marshall 43 cut breaking a front bedroom window and treated for a possible tendon injury and finger skin damage. Alice Helms 35 from San Ramel received finger cuts. Fire officials blamed a cigarette in the den couch for the fire.
The District Court of Appeals in Los Angeles upheld the conviction of Long Beach osteopath Dr. Bruce A. Mackewing on two abortion charges. The ruling, issued unanimously, also affirmed Sam E. Hewitt’s conviction on the same charges. Hewitt was accused of referring the abortion patient to Mackewing. After a January 15 conviction, Mackewing received a two to five year state prison sentence and was freed on 10,000 bail pending appeal. Hewitt was fined 500 and placed on probation by Superior Judge Joseph M. Manby. Attorneys for both defendants plan to seek Supreme Court review, arguing no corroborating evidence supported the victim’s testimony.
Police report details a theft at the Town House Cafe where burglars removed about $30 in cash and 172 worth of whisky. Manager Al Ge ACID described the rolling gate scene and theft by loading items into a car, with a baby mentioned in the chaotic incident.
Hancock Oil Co announced completion of Alamitos No 1 near Seal Beach as a new extension discovery with initial potential around 400 barrels daily gravity 22/64. Plans for Alamitos No 2 south of Roosevelt and north of Pacific Coast Hwy were disclosed amid a difficult fishing job delaying operations.
Rosary for L B Oilman Jack iHerley 58 died Friday after surgery in Rochester Minn. High Mass of Requiem to be held Tuesday at St Barnabas Interment in All Souls Cemetery. Resident since 1921 at 4620 Organic Street.
Funeral for Grace Oslar 39 and her three children Ran 12 Janet 10 and Martha 7 was held in Westminster Thursday. Harold R. Oslar of Pasadena, the confessed hatchet slayer and husband, remained jailed as Dr. Robert Rayburn of Pasadena Presbyterian College officiated. Services were conducted by Long Beach Brethren Church with Dilday Mortuary and B W Coon Funeral Home directing. Interment followed at Westminster Memorial Park.
The Christmas Cheer Campaign in Long Beach wrapped up after a slow start, delivering gifts to 2,909 needy families. Dr. Sutter/Nirilsel praised volunteers and the National Guard for warehouse and delivery support, while Toys for Tots supervised toy collection and repair, totaling over 219,000 toys.
City announces dredging to begin January 3 in Rainbow Pier area with 1.5 million cubic yards of sand. Parking lots east of the Municipal Auditorium close. a temporary lot inside new walls opens by April 2 for 1200 patrons. Pacific Dredging Co. leads a $984,405 project to protect Babyhaw Pier and plan an exhibition hall site.
Frank L. Howser owner reported Thursday that a thief removed $68 from a safe at his car-washing firm on the corner of Broadway and Chestnut Ave. The culprit used a key found under the counter to open the safe and take the money.
Christmas dinner at City Jail will serve about 100 inmates at 4:30 p.m. on Christmas Day. Menu includes roast turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrots, peas, salad, cranberry sauce, coffee, and takeout. Donations cover candy and two chelfstan wrens from residents.
David Weugh, a 12 year old from England, toured the Long Beach police department during Christmas break. His father Tom Hough, a former bobby of Southend on Sea, inspired his interest in policing. David spoke with Detective Inspetor Tester Aghhean Sr and Detective Captain Martin about juvenile delinquency in England and observed American police discipline.
A. Weedon, 22, of 2850 Eucalyptus Ave, pleaded guilty Thursday to illegal narcotics possession after a police raid at 2049 Appleton St on Dec 3. His girlfriend Diane Taylor, 22, of 2034 Altartic Ave, pleaded innocent to a similar charge with trial scheduled for Jan 24. Probation hearing and sentencing for Weedon set for Jan 20 by Judge Doe Rayersit.
A sailor aboard the USS LST 400 slipped and fell on the front of the Wilton Hotel Thursday night, suffering a sizeable cut on the forehead. He was treated at Seaside Hospital and released to his ship, police reported.
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