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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1953

Page

16

Beasen Again Truman Loses to Leland Stanford

Long Beach school board debated naming a new junior high on Willow Street near Bellflower Boulevard. Dr. Walter Boyd urged naming after Harry S Truman, while Elizabeth Hudson urged restraint. Superintendent Newcomb steered the decision toward Leland Stanford as the school name.

Harry S. Truman Dwight Eisenhower Long Beach Leland Stanford Willow St Bellflower Blvd Walter Boyd Board of Education Elizabeth Hudson A. R Douglas A. Newcomb California Stanford University

Burglars Take Phone From Home on Esther Street

Poors, alleged owner of 2008 W Esther St, reported a burglary at about 6 15 pm Monday. He saw a man and woman leaving the residence while the woman carried a telephone and the man took telephone lines. He found the phone missing when he returned inside and then called police from his home.

Tele Poors Tvarado Gale W. Esther St Alvarado

Board Rejects Better Buy School Site By Drainage Ditch

The Board of Education rejected a plan to buy 10 acres at Atherton Ave and Petaluma St from Bixby Land Co citing an open drainage ditch that would endanger students. A compromise buys a 100 foot strip by the ditch as a city road with fencing and appraisers to set price.

Board of Education Atherton Ave Petaluma St Bixby Land Co Preston Hotchkis Indow Long Beach Hotchkis William Bright Walter Boyd Douglas A. Newcomb Elizabeth Hudson George Vermillion Dwight Sigworth

Mrs Gladys Jacobson Funeral Service Thursday

Funeral service for Mrs Gladys Jacobson wife of Wahlfred Jacobson prominent local attorney and past president of the Long Beach Bar Association will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Christensen and Pine Mortuary. She resided at 244 Mira Mar Ave and was active in civic affairs. She was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist and of the PEO. Survived by husband son Gordon Jacobson two sisters Mrs Lillis Jordan and Mrs Mabel Burgeson Long Beach and two brothers Glen and Leo Hays.

Gladys Jacobson Wahlfred Jacobson Long Beach Bare Association Gordon Jacobson Christensen and Pine Mortuary Jacobson Mira Mar Ave First Church of Christ Scientist PEO Lillis Jordan Mabel Burgeson Long Beach Glen Leo Hays

Elderly Seaside Shopkeeper Attacked by Youth

Clara B. Sarrach, 71, was beaten in her 827 West Seaside Boulevard novelty shop Monday night by a dark youth about 20. She suffered two head lacerations requiring sutures and was treated at Seaside Hospital. The assailant, who did not attempt a robbery, fled after striking her near a stove.

Seaside Blvd Clara B. Sarrach Seaside Hospital Tim

Solons Study 5400 Bills for 1853 Legislature

Assemblyman Herbert R. Klocksiem of the 44th District told Builders' Exchange members at Lafayette Hotel that 5400 bills will be studied in the 1853 session. He urged reforms including higher pay for lawmakers and continuous two-year sessions. He cited that 65 percent of the $3.4 billion state budget comes from initiative measures placed by voters.

Herbert R. Klocksiem Builders’ Exchange Lafayette Klocksiem

Goldilocks Play Shows by Long Beach Children Theater

Five performances of Goldilocks and the Three Bears will be presented by the Long Beach Children's Theater on Saturday in Burbank Elementary School auditorium. Proceeds benefit the Long Beach Co-operative Nursery. The 20 minute play targets preschool to first grade students with showtimes at 10, 11, 4, and 7 p.m. Each cooperative nursery committee leader handles ticket sales.

Long Beach Children’s Theater Burbank Fourth St Junipero Ave Long Beach Co-operative Nurseries Co-Operative Nurseries

Morrison New Head of Barristers Club

Attorney Louis D. Morrison becomes president of the Barristers Club of Long Beach. New officers include Don Wallace as vice president D Thomas Johnstone as treasurer and Robert Wenke as secretary.

Louis D. Morrison Barristers Club of Long Beach Attys Don Wallace D.thomas Johnstone Robert Wenke

Fragmented Local Notice From Damaged OCR

A damaged OCR fragment mentions locations on Fourth Street Pine Avenue Linden and Atlantic Avenue with references to a valet dam and a fire incident. The text is incomplete and the factual details are unclear.

Fourth St Pine Ave Broadway Linden Ave Amu Foot of Pine Ave Undue Atlantic Ave Aimbue Bay Baer Ave Valet Dam Weigin Sleaz

Third truancy patrol car eyed by city schools

The Board of Education plans a third patrol wagon in Long Beach to aid truancy enforcement. Joseph M. Kenrick, head of the Juvenile Bureau, says the car would assist in locating youths involved with narcotics, with city police and school staff sharing duties.

Johnny Tommy Susie Mary Tomaso Long Beach Board of Education K’d Joseph M. Kenrick Juvenile Bureau School Board

City Building Permits List Shows Numerous Dwellings and Work

A 1909 era permits ledger lists multiple construction items including dwellings additions alterations and apartment projects. Names such as Goldie B Plummer J Winfrey L Snyder and Perry and L Collins appear alongside addresses like 472 Ww 1717 Chestnut and 1805 Cedar. The entries cite contractors engineers and costs ranging from hundreds to several thousand dollars, reflecting varied local building activity.

C. McTirath Soth Goldie B. Plummer Wasa i Electrica Froancts Corp Alg Geean Marion G Wayatt Harateon Hollerich Maraison Cone Weanker Hoa Gene Della Tizzard Construction Ocean Qrg' Neon Corp Mons le Beteréon Awedlog Flip Sheridan Addition Perry L. W. Collins Realwget Bis Oath Witlameon Conor Waller Sait Mina

Real Estate Boom in East Moving West Forum Told

Real estate activity in eastern states has risen since last fall and, as usual, is sweeping westward. Frank MacBride Jr. of Sacramento, president of the California Real Estate Association, spoke at the Long Beach Board of Realtors Breakfast Forum. An economic roundtable of Realtors from across the country, meeting in Washington for the National Association of Real Estate Boards inaugural, supported the up swing. Subdivision land is in high demand. California filings show a 50 percent+ rise over a year. The market is neither purely buyer nor seller, with buyers selective and requiring stringent analysis. it is, in effect, a salesman's market.

Frank MacBride ,Jr Sacramento California Real Estate Associaation Long Beach National Association of Real Estate Boards MacBride California The Marine Exchange Ee Abies Ponay Pve Srl Fokenama Enseinite Benfield Oh Teor Yokonama Peeks P.m Arke Orion & T. Hale Paul U. S Mobile Co Santa Mark Yokohama Long Beach Litere Fen Beaumont Washington Ascaluss Customare Lampor Ventura Union OU Sen ASE Tomorow Segundo Palmdale Santa, Ana Ecinepe MG Sants Iheaos Airta Ecormaack Paso. Robles Sifo Sants Sissies Ivak Manchurta Huanaventura Faverside Eatroisuan Lockenbach Favenn Poe Stgeier San Bernardino Pire Jacknon Arizona Ban Prapciaco Uy Brooklyn Aichla York Albuguer Madianopolis Davis Neers Frehmord Agkaonyille Panes Fort Claiiop Tkr Niin Pan Ete Dehmond Bokersfield Satane Guy Francisco Boixs Kansas City San Antonio John Weyerhaeuser San Francisco Francisco Knoxv Lle Dona Weyerhaauser Brownpvilla James Rotterdam Eletan Bea Leel San Francisco Atiorlot Sneer Lord ‘Garth Lurmacmoon Okohamin Eyorine Tucson Witston San Franco Eoreeanaane Francisco i Baluth eNowatta Ernie Rinseston Ab Eure Pittsby Portland Serene

Say Program of Unitization Needed Here

Dudley Hughes, a petroleum consultant and former Long Beach Harbor chief, urged the Civic League for a unitization program and pressure maintenance offshore east of Pine Ave. He said it could raise ultimate production by 50 percent and curb subsidence in Belmont Shore. Stark Fox of Producers Agency spoke on California’s leading oil role and lack of conservation laws, while Raymond C. Simpson chaired.

Pine Ave Dudley Hughes Hughes Long Beach Harbor Civic League Eaton’s Chicken House Belmont Shore Belmont-traples Alamitos Bay Stark Fox of Producers Agency Fox California Oklahoma Raymond C. “Simpson

Laconic Bandit Robs Long Beach Liquor Store

A silent bandit robbed a liquor store at 6950 Long Beach Blvd Monday night at about 10 15 p m escaping with 40 dollars. Clerk Patsy Campobasso 56 described the man entering the store looking at a wall display then brandishing a gun and demanding money before fleeing on foot.

Long Beach Blvd Patsy Campobasso Campobasso

Fire Chief to Demonstrate Home Safety Methods Tonight

Fire Chief Frank Sandeman will discuss and demonstrate prevention measures in the home at a meeting of Arthur L. Peterson Post 27 American Legion at 8 tonight in the Veterans Memorial Building. Selected fire personnel will assist, with Frank Hogan as post commander presiding.

Frank Sandeman Arthur _L. Peterson American Legion Veterans Memorial Bldg Frank Hogan

Purse Stolen During Show at Ocean Boulevard Theater

Edythe True of 6141 Bonfatr Ave reported a theft Monday night at the theater on 210 EB Ocean Blvd where she left her purse on an adjacent seat while watching a motion picture. Loss estimated at 14 dollars in cash.

EB. Ocean Blvd Edythe ‘True Bonfatr Ave

Foreign Exchange and Treasury Report Highlights Feb Figures

The report lists exchange rates for various currencies with minor changes and notes an unchanged state for several, including the Holland guilder and Swedish krona. It also presents Treasury data dated February 12 showing net budget receipts and expenditures, with totals in the hundreds of thousands to millions.

New York Shoteay Faluces Uneh Atines A. Byance Uncl Holland Guider Traly Porlégal Escude Sweden Kroga Witzarland Argevitita Mexico Treasury Report Annes Treasury

Woman names relative in Long Beach furniture burglary

A Long Beach housewife, Mrs Gloria Jean Minjarez, testified that her brother in law Ramon A Minjarez and Paul B Dominguez came to her home with a load of appliances and jewelry after looting a furniture store at 1372 W Willow St and an adjoining drug store. She said she refused to store the items and Dominguez later moved them away.

Long Beach Gloria Jean Minjarez Percy Hight Ramon A. Minjarez Paul B. Dominguez St. Clair Dominguez Montebello Willow St Truman Boyd’ Manor Minjavez Vacuum Cosner

Warren Still Set out Gas Tax Hike

Gov Warren said the gasoline price rise will not affect plans to expand California highways. He noted price changes do not fix highway deficiencies or the need for more lanes. He declined to predict whether higher prices would hinder a gas tax increase by the Legislature. The governor backs a stepped up gas tax to fund a 20 year mainline freeway program.

Sacramento Warren California Rfiaiebsan

Auditorium Annex kept on Ballot

On a Stag vote the City Council refused to remove the 2,750,000 Auditorium addition from the April 3 ballot. Paul B. Wilcox of Associated Property Owners urged shelving it, saying no unbiased determination exists on self liquidating promise or tax burden. Councilmen Lynn Parmley Kealer Wagner Seaton Fletcher voted to table the proposal.

Paul B. Wilcox Associated Property Owners APO Wilcox Lynn, Parmley Raymond C. Kealer Clarence Wagner James R. Seaton Carl Fletcher

Folk Dance Class For Youth At Pan American Park

Reba Kennedy announced a folk dance class for children aged ten to fifteen meeting Thursdays at 3 30 p m in Pan American Park Auditorium Lakewood.

Pan American Park Lakewood Reba Kennedy Park Play

Hold Sailor for Assault in L. B. Hotel

A 25-year-old Navy man, Charles D. Meyers of USS Algol, was arrested for investigation of assault and battery after allegedly grabbing Irene Krauter at the Alexander Hotel Locust Avenue. Krauter fled to the third floor, screamed for "Lou," and police found Meyers with grease on his hands matching hers, while the hotel clerk Louis Souter was mentioned.

Irene K. Krauter Alexander Locust Ave Charles D. Meyers

Breakfast Forum for Brown-Bigelow Rep at Empire Room

Ralph Reeve, local representative of Brown-Bigelow Corp, speaks at the Chamber of Commerce breakfast forum in the Wilton Hotel Empire Room. Topic is From a Meager Beginning to a Great American Business Empire. L. V. Bostwick presides and Dr. H. E. Bicknell introduces Harold Ketchum as Man of the Week.

Ralph Reeve Brown-Bigelow Corp Chamber of Commerce Empire Room Wilton Hotel L. V. Bostwick H. E. Bicknell Harold Ketchum

Children Prefer Foster Parents in custody case

In Los Angeles a mother, Mrs Lillian Wison Stewart, fails to gain custody of her five children. The children testify they prefer to stay with foster parents Mr and Mrs Orville Collins, who have cared for them for eight years. The court advises the mother to spend time getting acquainted with the kids and foster family.

Los Angeles Lillian Wison Stewart Orville C. Collins Stewart Tunis O. Stewart Hazel Wilson Mrs. Collins Mom Charles Richart Robert Kathy

Two Navy Transports to Dock in Seattle

Two Navy transports are due in Seattle on Wednesday bringing 1529 men home from the Far East. The Gen. Hugh J. Gaffey sails in the forenoon with 1169 troops and 206 civilian passengers. the Gen. C. C. Barlow arrives in the afternoon with 369 military passengers.

Navy Seattle Far East Hugh J. Gaffey C. C. Barlow

Umpire School Opens Tuesday at Roosevelt Park

A softball umpire training school will begin at 7 30 p m next Tuesday at Roosevelt Park 7600 Graham Ave Los Angeles announced by Reba Kennedy play director at Pan American Park the program covers officiating in Lakewood and other unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.

Lakewood Los Angeles County Roosevelt Park Graham Ave Los Angeles Reba Kennedy Pan American Park

L. B. Mason Receives New Lodge Post in Long Beach

Long Beach man L B Mason becomes first local honoree to attain eminent prior of Los Angeles Priory 27 Knights of the New York Cross of Honour. George F Roberts installed eminent prior. both men decorated Knights commander of the Court of Honor in the Scottish Rite. Roberts also serves as secretary of Searchlight Chapter and inspector of the 24th District Royal Arch Masons.

Long Beach George F. Roberts Los Angeles Knights of the New York Roberts Neptune Lodge F&am Searchlight Royal Arch Masons Knights Templar Court of Honor el Bekal Shrine

Airport runway reopens then closes for paving work

After seven months of recon, the Municipal Airport opened its main instrument runway to night traffic Monday but closed again this morning for paving the shoulders. Daytime closure will last about 40 days while work continues. The 6900 by 200 foot strip features new high intensity lighting and cost about 520 000 under Ansco Construction Co. contract.

Glenn L. Arbogast Ansco Construction Co

Flying Wheel Brother Loses Heirloom to Burglar

Albert F Hoover reports a .22 Winchester rifle stolen from his home at 1065 Bennett Ave during a burglary while he was away with the Flying Wheels, a paraplegic veterans basketball team. The rifle valued at $50 holds sentimental value as a kept heirloom from his great great grandfather.

Flying Wheels Albert F. Hoover Bennett Ave Hoover

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