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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1955

Page

16

Probationgiven to Air Force man in forgery case

An 18 year old Castle Air Force Base airman, John D Rasco Jr, was placed on three years probation in Superior Court after pleading guilty to a forgery charge connected to a $58 check at Chicken Pie Shop. The judge downgraded the felony to a misdemeanor and encouraged service career. The case noted Rasco’s wish to remain in the Air Force and repay his debts.

Air Force John D. Rasco Jr Castle Air Force Base Merced Joseph M. Maitby Tasco Pine Ave Air Forte Maltby Fasco Rasco Asco Whitehaven Tenn

Seventh-day Adventists Elect Southern California Leaders

More than 700 delegates from 68 churches in Southern California re elected R. R. Biot president at the biennial meeting in Ruot Memorial Chapel. George Lipscomb was chosen to succeed D. L. Olsen as home sessions director, with Olsen moving to a Pacific Union post. Three men—Dr. William Gerrick of Montebello, Dr. William Hydenright of San Gabriel, and Reuben Yeager of Eagle Rock—named to the conference executive committee.

Lynwqod Southern California R. R. Biot Ruot Memorial Chapel Harvis Ave George Lipscomb D. L. Olsen Olsen Pacific Union of Seventh-day Adventists William Gerrick Montebello William Hydenright San Gabriel Reuben Yeager Eagle Rock

Democrats Plan Forum Tuesday

The 4th Assembly District Council of Democratic Clubs meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Birney School Auditorium Maine Ave and Spring. George B. Roberts CIO PAC regional director will speak. Coy Sanders chairs the council. West Side Democratic Club and other groups participate.

California 4Éth Assembly District Council of Democratic Clubs Birney Maine Ave George B. Roberts Western Area Cio-Pac Coy Sanders West Side Democratic Club Women's Democratic Study Club Democratic United Democratic Club Young Democrat Day For Democracy

Humphrey to Speak on Civil Defense in Long Beach

Sen Humphrey visits Long Beach and urges nonpartisan civic security. Police Lt William Mooney, assistant director of Civil Defense, outlines duties of individuals and how organized reserve units would operate in an atomic attack. ROA members and service reserves invited. Dean Anschultz named co‑business manager of Caltech yearbook Big T. David LeMone aids in missing airliner search. Sandia crash later confirmed. Regional ROA alumni meeting set for March 19 at Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel.

Reserve Officers Assn P. m Civil Defense E. 2Nd St William Mooney ROA Armed Services Déan W. Anschultz Kenneth C. Anschultz Briercrest Ave Big T California” Institute of Technology David T. LeMone Paul Frank Cherry Ave New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Socorro N. M Sandia Mountains Los ‘Angeles Biltmore Robert Humphrey Dminn Long Beach Nonpartisan Commission Los Angeles San Francisco Long Beach Harbor F. A. Gregory Dutcher Edythe M. Dutcher Signals Hill Livya Whaley Hal Stebbins Cnspital Findley Wash-j Lake N. Y Ington Long Signal Hill Beach Myrtle Lafayette Commission T O Singleton Club Christensen-Pine Chapel Inter Ower Wilton Hotel Humphrey Independent Business Men's Assn jLong. Beach Statlers Hotel Navy Supply Corps Gerald Desmond Ed Wade Armed Forces Commission Bob Dilday Abe Sandler Myrtle ‘O'Brien Kathryn Gres Harry Wade Moses E. Lewis Julian ‘Flactiner Irving Selomon Irving Blumberg Elgon Gu PostfLice

Obituaries and notices from Long Beach area

Obituary notices and brief items list residents' deaths in Long Beach and surrounding areas. Names include Odelia Kennedy, Levin M Patterson, Alma M Corlew, Edythe Dutcher, Jack C Johnson, Grace Powers Stack, Howard Pinneo, Foy Bonham, Catharine Fleming, Clara Johannsen, Josephine Girvin, Nona Belle Rolley, Marshall L Thomas, Roland Yarlot, David C McGee among others. Each entry notes ages, residences, survivors, service times, and interment details.

Santa Ana Conspiracy Trial Sees Testimony Ruling

In Santa Ana, the Herman Pause Glover Dockins case resumes as Judge Franklin G. West allows limited testimony about conversations Charlotte Harper had with Rhoda Pause. The aim is to show possible agreement to conceal Pause’s financial interest in a Newport Beach bar and the liquor license. Both Pause and Dockins deny a conspiracy. jurors await further rulings on admissibility.

Santa Ana Herman Glover Dockins Superior Court Franklin G.west Charlotte ‘Harper Newport Beach Harper Rhoda Burcxhardt Ange County Equor Control State Board of Equal ‘Ization West Pause Dockins Orange C Grand Jury

Six Air Raid Sirens Tested by County

Six county air raid sirens were tested at 10 am in Lakewood Norwalk Downey La Mirada Santa Fe Springs and Torrance. A large gas driven 185 horsepower siren atop a 45 foot Lakewood tower broadcast three one minute blasts with two minute intervals. Lakewood fire Capt. Robert A. Jones said residents heard it as far north as Bellflower. Long Beach did not participate.

Arcae Eggeee Lakewood Norwalk Downey la Mirada Santa Fe Springs Torrance Sigl Arborea Robert A. Jones

Dogs Stolen From McCahill Property Fox Coon Hounds

Joseph A. McCahill of EBELLFLOWER reported Sunday that two registered fox and coon hounds were stolen from the rear of his property on Woodculf Avenue. The dogs were staked out and valued at an unspecified amount.

Gift's Joseph A. McCahill Woodculf A. McCahill

Trixie Friganza Dies at Age 83

The renowned actress Trixie Friganza, veteran of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas and silent films, dies at 83. Born Delia OCallahan in La Cygne Kansas to a Spanish mother and Irish father, she adopted the stage name Trixie Friganza and left a legacy across 53 musical comedies and 37 silent movies. Her cousin Gertrude Brother of Brooklyn is named as a known relative.

George M. Cohan Ixie Beatrice Fisher Delia O'Callahan Delia Bridget la Cygne Kan Fort Scott Trixie Friganza Gertrude Brotheer Brooklyn N. Y

Lakewood Native Sons to Plan Parlor Meeting

A Lakewood City parlor of the Native Sons of the Golden West will be organized at a meeting on March 12 at 8 p.m. in the Community Center at 5440 Del Amo Boulevard Lakewood.

Thomas Lakewood Marshall Lee Thomas Whitewood Ave Bellflower Missouri Oklahoma Wallace Harald Norwalk Mansville Okla Paramount’ Mortuary Lakewood City The Native Sons of the Golden West del Amo Blvd

Paddy Gardenseed To Sail With Far East Seed Aid

Mozier known as Paddy Gardenseed sails from Long Beach aboard the Philippine Bear as engineering officer for the third seed aid voyage to the Far East. He plans to distribute about 360000 seed packages to help underprivileged people, a mission inspired by a 1951 visit to Korea. President Eisenhower praised him as America’s Ambassador of Good Will.

Johnny Appleseed Aloysius Eugene Francis Patrick Mozier Long Beach Far East Mozier Pacific Eat Tl Bertha 5 Pier A Pusan Korea Eisenhower America

Coast Unitarians Balk at Loyalty Oath Rule

The Pacific Coast Unitarian Council refused to sign the loyalty oath for tax exemption. Rev. Frank Richer said the resolution covers council members only, not member churches. Unitarian churches in San Jose Palo Alto and Los Angeles challenge the requirement in court. Service is Wednesday at 2 pm at Mottell's and Peek Chapel with interment in Westminster Memorial Park.

Mottell's and Peek Chapel

Tax Returns Aid Offered at Lakewood Post Office

An Internal Revenue agent will assist with income tax return filing at Lakewood Center Post Office 5101 Faculty Ave starting next Monday. Agent hours run from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. Instruction sheets and income tax forms are available in the lobby.

Internal Revenue Lakewood Center Faculty Ave G. J. McMillin

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