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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1951
Page
13
The author describes questions about writing a column to John Gartner, a Wilson High English teacher, and details a long day of drafting ideas. The piece reflects on writing inspiration, criticism, and the social dynamics of a local literary circle, ending with a note about not writing.
E J Wightman was reelected president of the Goodwill Industries board of directors at a board meeting held at the organization’s headquarters. The annual report shows 1950 income of about 110000 with 86059 paid in charges, 52 employees, and volunteers handled discarded items through Goodwill stores.
Coy Sanders at the Poller De Maltincht Juvenile Bureau will endoss. One YMCA membership epson meeting at 630 p.m. tas k ier vow, when the two divisions eroperage in the membership deve and make their third re- Huapt, Tawh a goal of 100, Division headed by Ben Paine, jeuds with l1 mimbers, Division 2, led in Dr Kal Beebe, has obtained Th members.
HE Polio Belle Ringers a new corps of women will begin a three day telephone canvass for the March of Dimes Wednesday. The campaign winds up with receipts totaling about 46000 dollars and marks the final push of the drive.
Weekly air raid warning tests at the Naval Base begin at noon Monday with Capt J Deunnen berg announcing the red alert signal will sound for one minute to avoid confusion with a genuine three minute alert. The genuine red alert lasts three minutes with a fluctuating pitch siren while the white all clear consists of three one minute blasts with two minute silent intervals.
Custodian George Wilderman at Long Beach Animal Shelter helps more than animals. He defuses tense moments by diplomacy while handling kennels, meals, and licenses. A sobbing woman seeks a home for her dog, and a fussy husband returns the same dog, all showcasing humane, practical shelter work. A boy pays pennies for a license and donates to ensure a good dog gets a home.
Two 13 year old youths were arrested yesterday afternoon for burglarizing a cafe at 4663 Long Beach Blvd Friday night. JuvenileOfficer J S Terry said the suspects admitted stealing cigarettes soft drinks and beer worth 20 dollars from the cafe.
Twenty trams of seven men each will be trained for radiological monitoring in Long Beach starting March 6 as part of a civil defense program. Led by Dr. M E Morten, the eight lead monitors will instruct six assistants each, with recruits mainly science teachers and medical division personnel.
Rep. Dewey Short of Missouri will deliver a Lincoln Day address at Municipal Auditorium Monday night at 8. The event, preceded by a 45 minute Long Beach Municipal Band concert, is free. Short, serving his 10th term, is ranking Republican on the armed services committee. Local Republican officials and city leaders will attend along with state and county party workers and multiple district chairmen.
Iowa expatriates in Southern California prepare for the 2nd annual winter picnic of the Towa Association of Southern California in Lincoln Park Los Angeles on February 24. Gov William S Brardelex of Iowa is invited to attend. Last year over 100000 of 400000 Hawkeye State exresidents joined the event. Carl Craven will lead community singing. Carlyle F Richards is president of TASC with officers Louis Sea Brave Otto Gerth Norvin Smith and Robert Berland.
Lincoln Park undergoes a scrub of the Emancipator statue in anticipation of Lincoln’s birthday. No formal citywide celebration. banks and offices observe the holiday while Post Office and stores stay open. Local school programs mark the day with student performances and a guest speaker. Former Missourians and Illinois residents join Lincoln Day events in nearby venues. Lincoln’s rise from Kentucky to Illinois and his assassination in Ford’s Theatre are recounted.
American Legion Day will be observed at the Long Beach Veterans Administration Hospital with a 2:30 p.m. program in the main building auditorium. Legionnaires and auxiliary members will register at 12:30 p.m. and tour wards and visit patients, with fresh fruit to TB patients at 3 p.m. District leaders from 19th and 21st areas oversee events and ward visits.
Douglas Long Beach division reports employment at 9,800, a postwar peak, with plans for further gains. Contracts reportedly exceeding 300 million have risen, as Douglas builds the C-124A Globemaster II and prototypes the C-124B turboprop. Total regional employment across three Douglas plants reaches 27,680, up by 475 weekly.
A survey by Press Telegram and Long Beach retailers finds February business outpaced January with ample supplies predicted for both soft and hard goods. The study notes no special boost from shipyard reopenings or defense payrolls and urges avoiding panic buying while forecasting 1951 as an excellent year.
A Long Beach Chess and Checker Club women’s team will play Santa Monica at Santa Monica. Leading the local contingent is Tom Clarke, the city champion. Last week the Long Beach players decisively defeated the Pasadena Checker Club in Pasadena.
Bert C. Gamble of Gamble Skogmo Inc speaks to 430 Western Auto Supply Co dealers at 7 pm in the Wilton Hotel during a three day merchandising conference. About 100 manufacturers exhibit major appliances at Municipal Auditorium as company leaders outline plans for 1951 and discuss new lines, selling aids, and dealer relations with attendees from Arizona Hawaii California.
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