Shipping Aims for 1949 by Port Group Leaders
Wilmington January 1 1949 leaders of the Marine Association of Commerce outline a comprehensive program for 1949 under the slogan ship by water. Planned actions include garnering a large share of servicing and repair for ships, promoting the Foreign Trade Zone, securing federal buildings such as a custom house, adjusting improper rail tariffs, and supporting intercoastal shipping, canal toll reductions, shipbuilding revival in California, fisheries aid, and better inland connections among San Pedro Wilmington Long Beach and Terminal Island. Guy E McCudden is president and officers are representative of the harbor area shipping industries.
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Wilmington
Marine Association of Commerce
Panama Canal
California
San Pedro Wilmington
Long Beach
New Record for Lynwood Building Permits Pass Six Million
Lynwood inspector Charles M. Hall reports that 1948 year to date building permits total $6,090,84 adding a record high. The figures far exceed 1946’s $4,820,561 and 1947’s $4,139,522, marking a six million dollar milestone.
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Lynwood
Charles M. Hall
Hall
Lomita Receives $20,000 Fire Engine Upgrade
In Lomita on Friday a $20,000 1943-model fire engine was placed in service, presented by Fourth District Supervisor Raymond V. Darby to Battalion Chief Paul Clark. The display in front of the Lomita Fire Station on Lomita Boulevard showed the new truck beside a 1923 unit and an 1918 relic to be kept, with the older engine to be traded in.
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Lomita
Fourth District
Raymond V. Darby
Paul Clark
County Fire Department
Lomita Blvd
Downey Looks for Best Year in 1949 Vital Growth Ahead
Downey marks 75th anniversary and eyes a busy 1949 with Santa Ana Freeway progress, a proposed four year state college, more homes and industries. Subdivision boom, traffic signals, new library plans, park meters, and civic center sites signal growth under Chamber guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OWNEY
Santa Ana
State College
Downey
Southeast State College Association
Chamber
Harold Johnson
Aubrey Douglass
Chamber of Commerce
Firestone Blvd
North American Aviation
Vultee
Peat Manufacturing Co
Mutch
TWBIL
Roses Win Prize for Santa Ana
Santa Ana wins the Pasadena Tournament of Roses class trophy for cities under 50 000 population with the float Rememb oring depicting childhood memories. Designed by Florists Harry Macres and son Albert, the display used 6500 roses 5000 mums 2000 delphiniums and 2000 carnations featuring an elderly couple by a clock recalling a red schoolhouse swimming hole and playing children. The float will move to Santa Ana after Pasadena display.
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Santa Ana
Santa
Macros
Pasadena
Fiftl
Broadway
Bright new street lights guard Garden Grove crossroads
Garden Grove inaugurates four 1000 candle power street lights at Garden Grove Blvd and Euclid Ave. The Night watchman Charles Richmond cites easier order as the chamber of commerce hopes brighter illumination will prompt motorists to heed four way stop signs at the intersection.
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Garden Grove
Charles Richmond
Garden Grove Blvd
Euclid Ave
Chamber of Commerce
Compton Building Boom Drives 1948 Permits to Record 11.2 Million
Compton's building department issued 11,200,202 in permits in 1948, a new record as the city moves from 8,511,060 in 1946 and 10,290,535 in 1947. Clerks Frank Sprague and Mrs. Marie Weiss note about 6000 permits in three years, with 3032 for homes totaling 24 million. Notable completions include a 250,000 Naval Reserve Armory, magnolia Veterans of Foreign Wars memorial, and Pat finder clubhouse. Plans for 1949 foresee a 5,000,000 grammar school program and an 85,000 National Guard Armory. Plans for 1000+ homes await approval.
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Cmpton
W. W. Chippendale
Frank Sprague
Marie Weiss
Compton
Naval Reserve Armory
N. Alameda St. A
Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial
Magnolia St
Patfinder
Santa Fe
National Guard
Alameda Standa
Catholic Church
Olanda St
Cogkacre St
Southern California
Edt
Son Co
S. Santa Fe Ave
Planning Commission
First 1949 arrivals in Torrance area
Stork visits Torrance as 1949 begins with births to Mrs. Earl Bird at Sartori Avenue, a 7 lb 4 oz boy born at 1 26, and gifts an orchid corsage from James Yeltema. Second child a girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Juan Burgarin at 8 36 a m, six 7 oz. Third arrival a 7 lb 4 oz girl to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Asensio at 2 95 p m.
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Orrance
Harbor Area
Earl Bird
Sartori Ave
Health Education Displays at Downey Week
A school and community health education program opens Monday at Gallatin Elementary for five days of exhibits and events. Sponsored by parents teachers LA County superintendent of schools UC LA USC and health agencies it aims to improve school home and community health through local condition knowledge. Demonstrations run 1 to 4 pm daily with topics like dental hygiene ear and eye care accident prevention diet analysis and disease prevention. Alma Wedberg and Mark Wall will speak at 4 30 pm Wednesday. A fire prevention demo is set for Thursday.
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Alma Wedberg
Mark Wall
Makes Double Heal Catfish Catch At Mineral Wells
George Bennett hooked a 52 pound catfish and inside it Touie a six pound catfish, still alive, in Mineral Wells Texas. The event is noted as a remarkable double catch on January 1, reported by GE.
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Mineral Wells
Texas
George
Bennett
Paramount Attracts Industries in 1949 Chamber Goals
Paramount, Jan. 1. The chamber of commerce aims to spread the word that Paramount is a growing industrial center in 1949. Secretary Dick Westermann cites zoning, a federal post office to merge two stations, and parking as priorities. He backs a Kiwanis garbage district, youth center building, and expanded recreation, with Rep-elect Doyle's help already sought.
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Paramount
Chamber of Commerce
Dick Westermann
Westermann
Federal Post Office
Rep-electclyde Doyle
Kiwanis Club
Schools Open Doors Monday
Bellflower announces the new year's calendar for the fifth school month starting January 3. The teachers chorus rehearses at 3 45 p m on Monday. Roosevelt and Washington PTA meetings are set for Wednesday January 5 at 7 7 pm. Roosevelt Room 101 crafts and activity demos run that evening. The hay choir rehearses January 5 at 3 45 pm in Lincoln School cafeteria. Bellflower PTA Council meets Friday January 7.
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Bellflower
W. Norman Wempler
Roosevelt
Washington
Bellflower Teachers Association
Roosevelt School
Hay
Lincoln School
Bellflower PT. A. Council
Bandits Rob Bellflower Store Second Time Within a Month
In Bellflower on January 1 two armed bandits robbed Nick G. Bailey, a liquor clerk at 9406 Compton Blvd. They escaped with about 426 dollars from the register, while hundreds more were left untouched. Bailey described a forced entry into a side room behind a refrigerator. one robber kept a gun on him as the other grabbed cash. Owners Fred J. Minceman and T. J. Moore are named in Hollydale and Los Angeles respectively.
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Bellflower
Nick G. Bailey
Compton Blvd
Bailey
Fred J. Minceman
Monroe St. Hollydale
T. J. Moore
Los Angeles
Aiore
Passengers and Cargo Totals Rise in 1947 48 Harbor Year
In Los Angeles harbor the 1947 48 fiscal year saw record activity despite a 95 day maritime strike. Net cargo tonnage rose to 17 988 872 from 15 443 689 the prior year. Passenger vessels called 453 times, with 383 427 debarking and 492 558 embarking. A total of 3213 ships entered the harbor, up from 8 in the previous 12 months.
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San Pedro
Jan. J
Los Angeles
Induction at Lomita Set for Jan 27
Lomita residents attend a dinner and vaudeville show to precede installation of new Business Association officers at 6:30 p.m. January 27 at Palos Verdes Country Club. Mrs. Joseph Bader notes the group will meet with the new board January 6 at her home to discuss projects and matters. New officers include Glenn Kieth as president Ronald Barney as vice president Mrs Bader as secretary Harold Hall as treasurer. Board members are Roy Trunel Robert Wilcox Dr TW Bullock Orville Balcom Louis Sullenbach James Cassell and Thomas Kincannon.
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Lomita
Business Association
Joseph Bader
Palos Verdes Country Club
P.m
Glenn Kieth
Ronald Barney
Mrs. Bader
Harold Hall
Roy Trunel
Robert Wilcox
TW. Bullock
Orville Balcom
Louis SuUenbach
James Cassell
Thomas Kincannor
Post Office at Downey Tops 100000 Mark
Downey post office grew into a 300000 business in 1948 with receipts up 25 percent from 1947. Christmas rush boosted mail volume by about 50 percent, and around 500000 first class letters were mailed during the holiday period. Forty extra carriers and clerks were added to handle the record volume, and a stamp vending machine was installed in the lobby this month.
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Townes
J. A. Bryson
Bryson
Downey
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Marilyn
Marsha
Esterdahl
Marjoria Moore
Wesley Moore
Marvin Esterdahl
Compton Junior Chamber of Commerce
Press-Telegram
Santa Anans
Tournament of Roses Association
Vaganza
More Shipping Aim
Port Group
Marine Association
Ong Beach
Telearam
Downey Ave
Paramount Blvd
Florence Ave
Anaheim Telegraph Rd
Pomona
Johnson
Regional Planning Commission
Tiny Rbor
Port City
Dana Lee Sisley
Kristine Richards
Melanie Hope Hawes
Renee Smith
Victoria Strom
Saundra Lee Clover
Stork
Mrs. Bird
Torrance
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