Volunteers of America Western Conference Opens Local Meeting
About 100 delegates from 24 cities across California Oregon and Washington attend the 47th annual Western Area Conference of Volunteers of America. Sessions occur at Wilton Hotel with events including a memorial service and a dinner addressed by City Mayor Bazil A. Carleson.
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California
Oregon
Washington
the Volunteers of America
Wilton Hotel
Volunteers of America
United States
Long Beach
Sunset Club
E. First St. Thome
Ida N
Spiess
Portland
Ore
Western
Ares
Alamitos Ave
Witton
Mice
Bazil A. Carleson
Witton Hotel
Note to L A It s Cooler in Long Beach
The Southland s summery weather continued with Long Beach cooler than sweltering Los Angeles. Temperatures rose to 70 in Long Beach and 84 in Los Angeles, setting a February high. Skies were mostly clear with a cooler breeze and hazy sun, with forecast for more sea breezes tonight and Saturday morning.
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Southland
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Sentence Due in Pine Ave Store Theft Case
One-year-old West Los Angeles man James Keller pleaded guilty to burglary in Long Beach Municipal Court after a would-be officer captured him January 28 in a downtown chase. Keller admitted taking $2.50 from a Pine Avenue liquor store, struck the proprietor with a pop bottle, and may face sentencing in Superior Court.
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Albury St
James Boone
Diettrich
Keller
Charles T. Smith
Prizefighter Accused of Mooching and Intoxication
An unemployed prizefighter Raymond Farr Holler, 30, was booked for soliciting alms and intoxication after trying to burn a dime from Officers R. E. Platt and L. C. Dodd. His companions William Whidden, Delbert Martin, and Holbert Wallace, all of Lincoln Park Hotel, were also booked for intoxication.
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R. E. Platt
L. C. Dodd
Raymond Farr Holler
Lingoin Park Hotel
Lincoln Park
Holler
William C. Whidden
Delbert C. Martin
Holbert J. Wallace
Lincoln Park Hotel
New Controls Plant Groundbreaking in Victoria Street Area
More than 100 attendees witnessed a groundbreaking for a Robertshaw-Fulton electronics controls plant at Victoria Street and Long Beach Boulevard. The $3,000,000 facility aims to employ about 2,400 workers, with annual output exceeding seven million. two steel reinforced, air conditioned buildings rise within six months. Robertshaw-Fulton is a leading thermostatic devices maker supplying home appliances and industrial controls. Ward Johnson of the Chamber called the event a milestone of the city and Chamber industrial program.
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Robertshaw-Fulton Electronics Controls
Victoria St
Long Beach Blvd
Chamber of Commerce
Robertshaw-Tulton
Ward Johnson
Ad Man Relative Dies at 90 in Long Beach
Mrs. Nanna Stafford, 90, of 1000 Ridgewood Ave, died Thursday at a daughter's home. Born in Kansas, she came from Chicago to Long Beach in 1950. Survived by daughter Mrs. Jessie Nutter and son-in-law George Nutter, and grandson Donald L. Nutter, advertising manager of the Independent-Press-Telegram. Service and interments planned in Republic, Kansas. Mottel's Mortuary handling arrangements.
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Nanna Stafford
Ridgewood Ave
Kansas
Chicago
Long Beach
Jessie Nutter
George, G. Nutter
Donald L. Nutter
Independent-Press-Telegram
Republic
Kan
Mottel
Conser
Grace D. Conser
Oxnard
Pine Ave
White Temple Methodist Church
Russell G
Eugene
Theodore
Omaha
Albert
Reardon Brothers Mortuary
Dispay Mortuary Chapel
Everett Niles
Sunnyside Mausoleum
Morgan
Velma Marguerite Morgan
Coronedo Ave
Excelsior Springs
Yio
Los Angeles
Guiding Light
Full Gospel Taternacle
Clifton Morgan
William B. Cooper
William. Cooper
Mary Shepherd
Helen Matthews
Paty Terson & Spively Mortuary
Owners Association to Hear Oil Leasing Report
Members of the Property Owners Oil Development Association will meet at 8 p m today in the Pacific Coast Club to hear a committee report on plans to set up a leasing arrangement for members. Questions will be answered, stated Dr Russell M Brougher, president.
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Property Owners’ Oil Development Association
Pacific Coast Club
de. Russell M. Brougher
Long Beach Fire Department Report Fragments
Fragmentary OCR shows fire department notes from Long Beach including Pacific Avenue residential damage at 24:56 am at Byford Street near Hominal cottage and Naguone Avenue reports. Ambulance responses listed for Seventh Street, 2524-E, 1037 E 40th Street and 188 Baralay. one entry mentions a television smoking incident and otra.
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Long Beach Fire’ Department Srawerec
Pharsday
A. Byford
Pacific Ave
Naguone
Termine
Poe
P. O
Lewis Ave
Ambuack
Baralay At
Televisior
Valentine of 1954 Panel Chosen by Press Club
Judges for the Valentine of 1954 beauty contest were announced. Oscar Meinhardt will head the panel with Hank Hollingworth Oliver Speraw John T Wolfe Dan May and David E Kiepler as members. Fred DeLano handles entries at the Municipal Auditorium. The winner will be honored at a February 13 Valentines dance at the Wilton Hotel under the Greater Long Beach Press Club.
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Wilton Hotel
Long Beath Press Cub
Oscar Meinhardt
Hank Hollingworth
Press
Elu
Oliver Speraw
Junior Chamber of Commerce
John T. Wolfe
Hollywood Recanteur
Dan May
Belmont Shore
David E. Kiepler
Los Angeles
Fred DeLano
Municipal Auditorium
Press Club
Nussell Endorsed for 44th District Assembly
The Democratic Central Committee endorsed R. J. Dick Nussell for the 44th District Assembly seat by a two thirds vote of those present. Coy Sanders was previously endorsed by the Democratic Council for the same district. Mrs. Elizabeth Farrell said county backing will be sought at a Tuesday meeting. Republican Herbert Klockstein currently holds the seat. A pre primary endorsement convention for the 70th District is set for March 13 with interviews by the Richard Cartwright committee due by February 13. W. Grent, a Republican former assemblyman, is the only declared candidate in the 6th District.
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R. J
Dick) ‘Nussell
Construction Army Industrial Relations
Democratic’ Central Committee
Nussell
Mather
Demokratic Council
44Th
Coy Sanders
North
Elizabeth Farrell
Nunsell
Herbert Klockstein
Democratic Council
Intervewing Committee
Richard Cartwright
Monlaco Rd
W. &. Grent
Ithe Toth
Poser Poses as Church Solicitor in Lakewood Scam
Norwalk sheriff's station warned residents after two Lakewood women were targeted by a man posing as a magazine solicitor. He claimed a religious survey and showed a card signed by a Lakewood minister to gain entry, cash and check payments followed. officers urged calling the Norwalk station if in doubt about any salesman.
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Norwalk
Lakewood
Don Mead
Smog Fight Costs Firm 3 Million
Richfield Oil Corp will invest 1,680,000 dollars in anti smog gear at its Los Angeles Basin refinery and storage area over 15 months. Total clean air program spending to date reaches 3,000,000 dollars since World War II.
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Richfield Oil Corp
Los Angeles Basin
Charles 8. Jones
Jores
Watson
Jones
Los Angeles
Central District
Outside Help Decided for Park District
Lakewood Park Recreation and Parkway District advisory committee will expand membership beyond district residents. Chair Kissner pushed unrestricted membership while officials plan to form a study group with Lakewood organizations, the school district, county and state agencies to craft a coordinated recreation program. District Supervisor Ed Walker and others will attend a state conference in Santa Rosa.
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Lakewood Park, Recreation and Parkway
Harry Kissner
Air Force
Munieifair
Lakewoed Gardens
Pal Airport
Long Beach
United
Munity
Long Beach Air Force
Kussner
Rob
N. Mengel
Afb
Dent
Siz
Comdr
Patio
John R. Hoyt
USNR
Ed Walker
George E. Sandy
Santa Rosa
Lakewood
Water board seeks compromise on interdepartment charges
The Board of Water Commissioners asked City Hall to prepare a resolution implementing a compromise that would bill Harbor and Gas Departments retroactively for water used since January 1. City Manager Sam E. Tickers and Asst. Manager J. R. McHeary proposed the plan after presenting to the board, with further action possible by the council. Under current policy the Water Department provides water to other departments free of charge.
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Board of Water Commissioners
Irving M. Smith
Mgr
Sam E. Tickers
J. R. Mcheary
Vickers
Water Department
First Friday Masses Set by St. Anthony's
Beginning today and continuing on first Fridays, an evening mass will be held at 5 30 p m in St Anthony's Church announced by Rt Rev Msgr Bernard J Dolan pastor The mass schedule for first Fridays will be 6 7 and 8 a m and 5 30 p m The 9 a m mass is for school children The 5 30 p m mass will also be in effect for all Wednesdays in Lent
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St. Anthony's Church
Bernard J. ‘Dolan
Msgr. Dolan
Two Churches Get Parking Permits in Long Beach
The City Planning Commission approved offstreet parking facility permits for two churches in a multiple apartment zone. First Brethren Church of Long Beach at 1837 E Fifth St and Presbyterian Church of North Long Beach at 6380 Orange Ave received the approvals on Thursday.
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City Planning Commission
First Brethren Church of
Long Beach
Fifth St
Presbyterian Church of
North Long Beach
Orange Ave
Japanese Art Talk by Paul Dieterie at Municipal Art Center
Paul Dieterie, chemist and avid collector of Japanese prints, paintings, and textiles, will lecture on Japanese art at 4 p.m. Sunday at Municipal Park Center.
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Paul Dieterie
Municipal Part Center
Sorority Roundup Dance at Poly High School
Tajima Sorority plans its annual Roundup Dance at Poly High School from 9 p m on Saturday in Town. The event invites students and faculty to join in a campus social with music and community participation.
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Tajima Sorority
Poly High School
Woman and crossing guard injured in auto mishaps
A 43 year old woman suffered serious injuries in a collision at Spring Street and San Anselmo Avenue. A crossing guard escorting four children was knocked down at Orange Avenue and Carson Street. Regina M Atherton, 6016 Pageantry Ave, Seaside Hospital with fractured ribs and possible vertebra. Officer Joseph B Elders, 45, Walnut Ave, Seaside, lacerations and contusions. Celia A LeClair, 26, Shady Park Drive, taken to Community Hospital with head contusions. Phil E Key, 21, Via Veranda, cited for pedestrian right of way violation. Elders has served as school crossing guard since.
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Spring St
San Anselme
Orange
Orange Ave
Carson St
Regina
M. Atherton
Pageantry Ave
Seaside
Joseph B. Elders
Walnut Ave
Celia A. LeClair
Shady Park Dr
Elders
Poice
City opens new beach parking area before completion
The citys new parking facility between Alamitos and Linden Aves along Ocean Blvd has 608 spaces and opens today as a free service. The contractor Sully Miller Co is still building a retaining wall and leveling low spots. The project, authorized for 57759 dollars, was delayed to avoid summer beach disruption and may be leased to a private operator later.
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Alamitos
Linden Aves
Sam E. Vickers
Ocean Blvd
Sully- Miller Co
Sesalda Blvd
Joss D. Gilkerson
Long Beach Girl Scout Cookie Sale Opens
The annual cookie sale begins today with 4000 girls doorbel ling over two weeks. Since 1937 profits funded 185 acres on San Jacinto Mountain and two permanent buildings for 20 girls plus four counselors. Four more units planned with dining room and infirmary. Cookies cost 50 cents a box with 24 cents for costs 21 cents for camp improvements and 5 cents to the selling zone.
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Long Beach
San Jacinto Mountain
Avalon May Run Steamer Under City Acquisition Plan
Avalon officials weigh city operation of the Catalina steamer as Catalina Island Steamship Line faces long term unprofitability. Mayor Harvey H. Cowell notes the city already runs maritime freight and seeks to assess possibilities of taking over transport facilities for steady relight and passenger service to Santa Catalina Island with 1200 residents reliant on year round access.
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Catalina
Avalon
Santa Catalina Island
Catalina’ Island Steamship Juine
M. d. Renton
Santa Catalina Inland Co
Catalina Island Steamship Line
Catalina First
Harvey H. Cowell
Avaton
Cowell
Anniversary Talk By Rabbi On 300th Jewish Arrival
Rabbi Maurice Schwertz of Temple Beth Sholom will speak at 8 tonight on the 300th anniversary of Jews arriving in American colonies. The talk titled The Jews of New England opens a series at the Conservative temple located at 3838 Long Beach Blvd.
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Maurice Schwertz
Temple Beth Sholom
Long Beach Blvd
American
New England
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