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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1954

Page

12

Swedish official impressed by Lakewood rapid single-unit homes

A Swedish official touring the United States with UN technical aid observers visited Lakewood on Wednesday. Mayor Angela Jacobent led city officials as locals described swift one family house construction and the high costs hindering similar projects.

U. N Lakewood Harry Bernard Center Robert Andersen Angelo Iacovoni George Nye Jr Guy Halferty Anderson Salde Moniket Mt Ds

Car Hit Broadside Injuries Reported In San Pedro Crash

Police reporter Paul Walkice, 28, of the Press Telegraph, was injured when his sports car was struck broadside by another vehicle on Wester Avenue near Memorial Park in San Pedro. Driver Raymond Aleasii was cited. passenger Arnold Cinlyez, 24, suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized. Walkice required oxygen at the scene and overnight care. his wife Unsuds lives nearby on Wycliff Avenue.

Paul Walkice Tor Independent, Press-Telegram Walcher Userime Wester Ave Sait Peileh Walline Alvarado Isl Arnold Cinlyez San Pedro Kaiser Hospital Tes Ansel ’ Waillaet Saitehiy Acentise Warlace the Newson Unsuds Wycliff Ave

Lakewood Club Elects Robertson in Latest Vote

In a Lakewood Club meeting held Wednesday at Tuliets grove Dr Lakewaeu, Robertson was elected to lead the club. The vote followed a period of questions about leadership, with several residents voicing support for continuity.

Het Boboriso Tuliets Grove Lakewaeu Lakewood Exedo Club Lynehaan Weenesty Froherisen Willian Curran Laver Weis Lina Fleler Uwoods

Grieving Pair Pleads for Film of Dead Baby

A distressed couple seeks release of a film showing their two month old baby dead. The report notes hospital involvement and a claim of loss of a purse during a disruption.

Annual Chess Tourney Opens Here Saturday

The Anna elle chess tourina Mek wh Wein wee gsm arcu at the Lincoln Park Chess, and Checker Club, Hohn Lopes, club scerelins, all he toeenes can be played Hin W yourds. The Swiss sys(err et We uned, Fevarites are the doefanding chantman, Charles Wathiee, and Lary Reminger and Ronnie Grogs, 1 Ramlinger, 34. in second rank ing junior chess player in the Station, Gross, 18, finished 10th in the tree at WS. Open tourna ment to New Orleans and was 11th In the U.S. Tomey Chan "ahanstips here last summer.

Anna Elle Tourina Mek Wein Wee Gsmarcu Lincoln Park Checker Hohn Lopes Scerelins Sys Erret New Orleans U.S Tomey Chan “Ahanstips

Att to Seek Federal Aid on Erosion

Residents of Seal Rosch and Surfsice Colony seek federal aid to combat coastal erosion from pounding surf. The writer to the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Ore Junge County requests Navy dredging funds and sand deposits to protect the north Orange County coast and proposes a breakwater or offshore structure to reduce swells and erosion.

Seal Rosch Surfsice Lew Ang Associated Chambers of Commerce Ore Junge Uo Navy Orage County Enist Trig Navy Ute

Friends lend aid to burned Marshall family victims

The Walte Marshalls and son Tomy lost their home at 4910 Falcon Ave before Christmas and are staying with friends in Naples. Neighbors visit often as WL Becker and Mil do W bring dinner. friends drop off electrical items to help rebuild their life while awaiting repairs.

Marshalls Marshal Heu Tomy Falcon Naples Mil Do W. Becker Falcon jAvey Aa Js Idinner Marshalls Over the Years Bua Dropping In. WL Alectric Montiarces

Lakewood Center adopts three-night shopping policy

Lakewood Center department stores and many specialty shops launch a three night a week schedule led by Wallace Brues of the Lakewood Greater Business Association. Stores open Friday for New Year Eve. next week shift to Monday Thursday and Friday nights with varied hours. Participating outlets include May Co Butler Bros Lee's and Wealworth's.

Lakewood Center Wallace Brues Lakewood Greater Business Assn Bruce May Co Butler Bros Lee’s Wealworth's

Long Beach Jaycees name man of the year January 20

Long Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce will honor its Distinguished Service Award recipient at a January 20 ceremony in the Roof Ballroom of the Lafayette Hotel. Judges include Bud Ridings and G A Walker. The event recognizes all around service and achievement in the community.

Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Jafayette Gen Leedoma Jaycot Bud Ridings G. A. Walker Farmers & Merchants Bank Malcolm Epley Brass-Teiagrmn

Operation Rainbow plans in readiness for amphibious exercise

Final plans for Operation Rainbow outline an amphibious landing by Navy assault craft and Marine Corps forces on a Grizaba Avenue beach near Long Beach. More than 4,900 personnel including 400 Marines, eight helicopters, and various landing craft will simulate shore assault with demonstrations and exhibits across multiple dates and public viewing areas.

Navy Marine Corps Grizaba Ave Long Beach Marine L Biff Park Orcan Biya Kerriebec Redande Aves Georgy Vernilion Penelaian Rulabow Eley Holl City Anvil Patricia Walters Menifee Municipal Yun Raainbow Belt Pires Municipal Acaitorium

Port Baby Dance of the Scottien Clan Event

A Grand Dance to ring in the New Year draws Scots and Canadian groups to the Machini Building at 728 Elm Ave at 9 PM Friday. The annual event, begun in Long Beach in 1938 by Clan Macdonald, features traditional seeing in the New Year with Mrs. Helen Cameron as committee chair. Local coverage notes the event’s long-standing British and Canadian participation since 1951.

Scottien Clan Macdonald Britain Canadian Legion Elm Ave Long Beach Macdoald Helen Cameron

Long Beach Attorneys Tipped for DA Post as Vacancy Opens

Rumors circle about J L B men Raynand Simpson and Harry Albert as likely successors to Ernest Roll if a vacancy arises in the Long Beach district attorney’s office. Gov Knight has not confirmed any appointment, and Roll denies talks of a judgeship. Simpson says he would accept if offered. Albert is viewed as a veteran party attorney likely to consider the post. The job pays $2,000 yearly.

Long Beach Raynand C. Simpson Harry Albert Ernest Roll Superior Court Albert Sinapse Congress Board of Supervisors Knight Aid William V. O'Conner Yeuiet Kenneth Hah Suennpsan Simpon Vernon Hunt Sr Los Angeles City Alty Roger Dist Non-Partisalt. IL

Coast Guard Men Donate Blood Amid Health Drive

Coast Guardsmen at Fortilye Coast Guardsman unit donate blood in a drive described as strengthening health resilience. The report notes participants including 50 sailors from the USS Bremerton joining in, pledging blood donations to support ongoing medical needs.

Fortilye Coast Guardsmen Isl Dos Angeles Briant Michelle Rubin Uss Bremerton

Obituary notices from Long Beach area listings

Obituaries note Bertram Bell of Chicago Illinois died at a sister's home in Long Beach after being born in Rocky Ridge Ohio. Boldt Sr of Olive Avenue Long Beach died at home. Laura Finke of 22 W List St Long Beach died at home. Eldart Stargaard 87 of Lakewood died in Los Angeles. David D Smith 75 of Elm Ave Long Beach died. Larsan family with multiple survivors listed. Krieger Joseph H Krieger of 2035 S Broadway Long Beach remembered. Dewire Mys J died at home. Economides Stephen and William parents mourn 36 day old death in Long Beach. Shafer Helen Shafer of Miami Florida died. Ruby Mae Geiger former Long Beach resident, service Friday. Lula A Till 94 of Ola Ave died. Zell Phelps 76 pioneer oilman died at home. Laura Moore predeceased by husband. services at Sunnyside Memorial Park. Michael 82 longtime Long Beach resident and security guard, WWII veteran, services pending. The notices cover multiple families with services planned at local mortuary chapels.

Beli Bertram Allen Bell Chicago Rocky Ridge Ohio Geno Genoa Lodge Ap&am Scottish Rite Reynolds Long Beach jService Genoa Paderpean & Snively Mortuary Kriegeir Joseph H. Krieger Broadway Mottell's & Peers Garden James A. Dewir J. Vans Dewie Daisy Ave Tmrieger Fort Scott Kon Cincinnati Dewire Carrie First Presbyterian Krieger Charen Robert S. Dewire Alhambra Economdies Stephen Paull William Arlen Dewire Fconomides Baxersfield Nick Economides Aca Peilerson Chatwin Ave Diedl& Snively Mortuary Chapel Llewellyn Fvans George Inglewood Park Lambro Mon- Economides Paul Panegiopou

Obituary notices for Marguerite Biddle and William Seward

Mrs Marguerite Biddle of 3923 Vista Street died in Long Beach hospital after moving from Beaufort South Carolina 15 years ago. She was a member of the Third Church of Christ Scientist. Survived by daughter Marie B Fink and son Stratford Jr. Service set Friday at 3 pm at Christensen Pine Mortuary chapel in Albertson Cheney CA. William Elias Seward of 1463 Mission Blvd Long Beach died in a San Bernardino hospital. Aged 84, born in Wisconsin, he was a retired farmer and father to Glenn Seward of Anaheim and five other sons, six daughters. Surviving children listed include Glenn Earl Lester Darl Keith Dai e Burton Leta Hughes among others. He was employed at Mattell's & Peck Mortuary, Long Beach.

Smith David D. Smuth Elm Ave Long Beach Hia St. John Newswick Canada Methodist Church Old Fellows Long Beach Men's Bible Larsun Truman David Lareen Chester W. Carton Sdra Mary A. Smith sLong Beach Iday Modell's Peek Garde J. C. Stewart Cecedla Rex B. Barr Larsot Hall S & Peek Chapel 3Rd St Lula Greencastle Ind Fins Methos Church Judiyn Matt Saunier Motiel's Peek Garde Chanel Willan Te. Collin Jit Angeles Abbyt Mause- Jouns Compton Michael Gut James Anderberry Robert Sampel Weiner Jay Pam Jin Modolts Peek Garden Lene Atebreld Bind Marguerite Biddle, CS Vista SL Long Beach Hospital Beaufort S.C 3Rd Church of Christ, Scientist Marie B. Fink Stratford Jr Christensen-Pine Mortuary Chapel Albert BM

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