County to Vote on $59,172 Long Beach Allocation
County supervisors plan to vote Tuesday on adding 59,172 to Long Beach from state gasoline tax funds. The move marks a policy shift to share more funds with cities, part of a total $743,880 distributed to 45 cities for highway and bridge work within county territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Long Beach
William, A. Smith
Los Angeles
Pasadena
Smith
Ong Beach
League of California Cities
Jonghes
Church Burglary Suspect Held on Charges
John C. Johnston 28, a painter, is held for Superior Court arraignment on March 5. Municipal Judge Harry R. Simon set bail at 2500. Bradford testified that Johnston’s fingerprints were found in churches hit by burglaries. He was arrested Feb 14 near the First Methodist Church. Police believe he also targeted other church burglaries with stolen funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Johnston
Painter
Harry R. Simon
Johnston
Ralph Bradford
First Methodist
Fifth St
Pacific Ave
Resident among Ohio wreck victims identified
Mrs. Ruby Mallard of Long Beach was injured yesterday in the Norfolk and Western Railway Powhatan Arrow wreck east of Portsmouth Ohio. The fireman was killed when the train jumped a switch and Mrs Mallard is hospitalized in Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Mallard
Long Beach
Seysons
Norfolk & Western Railway
Portsmouth
Ohio
Nonagenarian Celebrates 99th Birthday in Long Beach Home
NMoses S Lane a retired contractor marks his 99th birthday in his sunlit house at 46 W 53rd St. He recalls lean years and a wish for a自己的 home and security. Lane, who came to Long Beach in 1912, reflects on Lincoln era memories and his long career in real estate and contracting. His daughter Ada Ressler of Los Angeles cannot attend today’s dinner but plans to visit tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Sty
Long Beach
Delly Ave
P.T
Moses S. Lane
Margaret McClure
T Hat House
W. 53Rd St
Biswit
Sar
Redlangs
Ada Ressler
Los Angeles
Ruth Morris
Oregon
Californian Urged on Civil Defense Staff
Long Beach officials urged Gov. Wilson Urquhart to appoint a California member to the national civil defense agency. The California State Disaster Council noted Washington based leadership, while Andrew highlighted California needs. The state can pay civilian disaster casualties and reimburse cities for equipment under mutual aid. Red Cross and Civil Engineers Corps members discussed recent national disasters and council participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamey
Forrestal
National Civil Defense Organization
Long Beach
Los Angeles Harbor
David E. Andrew
California
Washington
Andrey
Andrew
Ed Sehouland
National Red Cross
Desperate Call for Help at Huntington Park Office
Sybil Shaw testified in Municipal Court that three armed men robbed the Western Union office in Huntington Park on February night binding and gagging her. She used a pencil between teeth to tap out a help message to Los Angeles telegraph workers. Police and prosecutors identified Gordon Ash Frank Moore and Thomas Fieree as suspects with bonds set at 5000 5000 and 2800 respectively for armed robbery and related charges. The three are to appear for arraignment March 5 in Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Huntington Park
Harry R. Simon
Sybil Shaw
Miss Shaw
Gordon A. Ash
Frank A. Moore
Thomas A. Fieree
Superioy
Ash
Moore
Bari W. Skidmore
Simon
Pierce
Leslie Bull
Export Chief Kilpatrick Named Assistant to A P Lines
Kilpatrick retired Army colonel and wartime director of Long Beach Port of Embarkation becomes assistant manager at American President Lines. Veteran shipper with 40 years in the field retires from the Army last May and takes the new post March 1. He previously commanded New York port of embarkation and earned the Legion of Merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonn Kilpatrick
Army Roronel
Long Beach
American President Lines
George Killion
Kilpatrick
Associated Banning Co
New York
Weather Outlook for Long Beach and Vicinity
Variable high cloudiness with night and morning fog today and Sunday. Slightly warmer this afternoon. Gentle to moderate variable winds becoming moderate westerly in afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Weather Bureau
Arrow Archery Demonstration Highlights 60 to 68 Pound Bow
Long Beach Archers Club leader Janes B. Murray led a match against the Lions Club in Wilton Hotel. Howard Hill demonstrated archery skill by hitting moving disks and splitting targets with multiple arrows. Murray noted the sport’s American origins dating to 1820 and pioneers Willam and Morris Thompson. Guests included Frank Archer Len Richmond Dr Frank Harnett and Ed Sheridan. Edward L. Shaw presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes B. Murray
Long Bede Archers Club
Lions Club
Wilton Bfotel
Lions
Howard Hill
Abel Arrow
Mirray
HNL
Raymond W. Kelson
Charmy
Mirlae
Jtme
Coge
Osher
Hit
Hill
Murray
United States
Willam
Morris Thompson
Frank Archer
Long Beach Archers Club
Len Richmond
West Long Beach Lions Club
Inlso Ar
Frank Harnett
Ed Sheridan
U. N
Sheridan
Freed Hair
Wesley M. Suvton
Edward L. Shaw
Man Held Up While Leaving Store
Raymond Lb. Gravel of 115 La Verne Ave was robbed of 51 dollars early this morning after locking the door of a liquor store at 3440 EB Broadway. A bandit threatened mock weapon possession and forced Gravel back inside to locate the safe, but Gravel could not open it and was then compelled to surrender his wallet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Lb. Gravel
la’ Verne Ave
Broadway
Clark
Poice
Grazel
Tvallek
Coat Stolen From Lecture Attendee In Downtown Theater
Police report a man named Orin P Krause of 836 Loma Ave had his topcoat valued at 40 dollars stolen while attending a downtown theater lecture yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orin P. Krause
Loma Ave
Brilliant Party Honors Canadian Navy Officers at Officers Club
A formal cocktail party at the Officers Club Allen Center hosted by Vice Admiral DeLang and Rear Admiral Hendren honored visiting Canadian naval officers. Guests included Lt Comdr Charles Rogers, Louis B. Mayer, and numerous Canadian and British officials, with senior officers from the area attending and cadets staging a dance later in the evening.
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Long Beach Harbor
View
Walter S. Delany
Paul Hendren
Adm
DeLang
Handren
J. C. Hibbard
Ontario
Hibbard
John A. Charles
Crescent
Gomdr
Charles Anthony Law
Antigonith
Press-Telegram
Walter 5. DeLang
Antivonish and Crescent
Allen Center
Jostpinhe
Bude
Alan Mowbray
Comedi
H. B. Roverts
D. A. Mills
Marie J.tapercer
H. Warner
A. B. Arnison
FC. Pettit
Walter Pidgeon
Comas
Charles Rogers
Louis B. Mayer
Art Link- Teller
W. M. Farrray
Go A. Anderson
Anderson
J, L. Benwell
Cody
Basil Bleck
Burton W. Chace
P. Chaldecatt
British Consulate and Mrs. Chaldesatt; Miss Q. Cran
Esther Marie Cullen
J. J. Curley
H. Downs
Dorothy Even Beton
Susan J. Engsh
John Farrow
James Fitzpatrick
C. T. Farret
Reginald Gardiner
Elizabeth Nina Gillespie
Norm Glover
S. Chouhk
Mew
Geil
Mir
T. Hankey
F. Eiolm
Dorothy R. Herbick
Franklin Hill
Richard W. Hooker
J. Hodson
Margaret Anna Holman
Fay Hopkins
G. W. Irving
James P. Kennedy
Amt
Wiliam Prisk
Orea
Hendren
R. F. Good
B. 8. Herrmann
T. P. Wynkoop
G. J
J. A. Winkeey
C. Jackson
C. H. Crichton
Ware
L. B. Southerland
E. F. McDaniel
H. QO. Larson
Charles T. Hodges
Navy
Weather Pattern Continues Through Weekend
The Weather Bureau reports unchanged conditions with variable high cloudiness. Daytime highs remain mild, nights and mornings show little change, and afternoons are expected to be slightly warmer than earlier.
NMU Drops LA Picket Plan After San Pedro Meeting
National Maritime Union members in the harbor met in San Pedro to renounce a planned picket of the Federal Building in Los Angeles over the arrest of Ferdinand Smith. Kenneth Ostheimer later led a small group to picket the building while Lut KR. E. Martin criticized Smith for political influence and citizenship issues. Smith was seized by the FBI in New York and sent to Ellis Island for deportation to the British West Indies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Maritime Union
Harbor
San Pedro
Los Angeles
Anw
Immigration Department
Ferdinand Smith
Kenneth Ostheimer
Ier
Federal
Ostheimer
Smith
FBI
New York
Ellis Island
British West Indies
Navy Hospital in Long Beach Praised by Medical Leaders
Rear Adm. Clifford A. Swanson said the Long Beach Navy Hospital will remain a principal facility in the nation. He led a high level inspection party touring the hospital as part of a nationwide review of medical facilities for the three services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Hospital
Long Beach
Clifford A. Swanson
Navy
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
San Diego
Adm
Swanson
Army
Air Force
Long Beach Naval Hospital
Armed Services
Veterans Administration
Raymond W. Bilas
Malcolm T. Grow
Joel T. Boone
Novat
Two Injured in Collision Near Pleo Ave Crossing
A switch engine collision on Pleo Avenue sent two Navy men to the hospital with minor injuries. John P. Jones, 22, suffered head lacerations while Robert E. Inger-Smart, 19, received facial lacerations and a possible eye injury along with a concussion. Engineeer Frank More of 6511 Lucille Avenue reported the incident after telling traffic officers that the wigwag signal was not working and no flares were at the crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleo Ave
St Itge
Navy
John P. Jones
Robert E. Inger- Smarl
Frank More
Lucille Ave
BR. E. OpSa
J. O. iCrawford
Brunes
Pacific Electric
Lith St
Pico Ava
San Pedro
Pacific Reserve
Fleet
Robert Kernitzer
Rmjc
McKinley
Naval Hospital
Press-Telegram
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Han
Harry ‘Brooks
Hollywood
Abraham Lincoln
McCleansboro
Hiis
Hamilton County
Abe
Susan Senger
L. B. Disaster Council
Haroine
Emerito D. Sapota
Navy Mass
California College of Commerce
Pine Ave
Ship Line
Press
Celebram
Arrow
Archers’ Club
Virginia Newton
Flicers
N.M.U
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