Whimsical golf course crew and city tales mix
A windowed cubicle at Recreation Park golf course reveals lighthearted glimpses of human nature, from a misty forecast joke about lifting fog to notable plate number quirks. The piece also notes local civic chatter, a Boy Scout meeting misstep, and odd signage at Long Beach State College with a one way sign reroute and questions about a judge and Olive Simon.
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Recreation Park
Long Beach State College
Olive Simon
Civil Defense Unit Will Be Organized Near Garfield School
Organization of four civil defense units will be undertaken when residents around James A. Garfield Elementary School at Baltic Avenue and Hill Street meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday. Police Lt. Leonard Kearney will assist in the undertaking. For further information contact Mrs H J Humphries or Mrs W E Griffiths.
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James A. Garfield
Baltic Ave
Hill St
Leonard Kearney
H. J. Humphries
W.E. Griffiths
Unions Back All Ballot Measures in Long Beach Election
The Harbor Area CIO PAC and Greater Los Angeles CIO PAC endorse all measures for the February 9 Long Beach ballot, urging yes votes on propositions including airport improvement and upland oil fund use. Proposition 3 seeks a new Public Safety Building housing police, jail, juvenile bureau, and fire station, backed by church civic and labor leaders amid crowded City Hall quarters.
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Harbor Area Cio Political Action Committee
Greater Los Angeles
R. B. Cartwright
George E. Buck
Harbor Pac
Long Beach
Tven
Church, Civic and
Labor Jeaders
City Hall
Victim Planners OK Wins 13007.52 Parking Shift
A jury awarded Mrs. Rose Phipps 13007.52 for injuries from a May 24 1934 traffic collision at Broadway and Pines Ave. A Diamond Taxi Cab Co. was found liable after a rear impact. Phipps suffered whiplash and nerve damage requiring surgery while seeking 50000 in damages. The case was heard in Superior Court before Judge Ralph Pierson.
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Rose Phipps
Molino Ave
Broadway
Pines Ave
Ralph’ Pierson
Diamond Taxi Cab Co
Baby-Sitter Abducts Car, Flees With Child Left Unattended
Parents report a baby-sitter, identified only by first name, left their 5 month old infant alone and fled town after taking clothes and household items valued at 180 dollars. Police say she drove away in a 1956 sedan after being entrusted with the child at 3:30 p.m. Thursday and returning to find the door unlocked at 1:15 a.m. today.
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Richard D. Wheaton
Lakewood Blvd
Wheaters
Minority Groups Rap Religious Education Change Front
A joint protest by the Jewish Community Relations Committee and the Long Beach Unitarian Church calls for drastic revisions to the released time religious education program in 41 Long Beach and Lakewood public schools serving about 6,000 fifth and sixth graders. They warn of possible court tests on separation of church and state if negotiations fail, and say the protest will go to the Board of Education. The Inter-Faith Committee, including Catholics and multiple Protestant groups, administers the one hour weekly program on school grounds. The Jewish and Unitarian contingents cite small eligible numbers as a barrier to participation. The article notes leaders and temples involved and references potential legal action.
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Long Beach
Lakewood
Jewish Community Relations Committee
Mewish Ah Waneaiuen
Psvuye
Thomas W. Meinsey
McKinsey
Board of Education
Long Beach Council of Churches
Evangelical Released
Time, Inc
Thel
Plans Set for City Park Tree Plantings in Long Beach
The Long Beach Park Department will start an enlarged tree planting program Monday, running through February and March under city direction. About 2,500 requests are on hand with at least 1,000 more possible. 700 trees have been planted since November 1. Owners may request trees by calling Hamlong 2919, and 20 department employees will handle the work. Trees must be watered, soil samples were taken citywide for suitable varieties, and a 50 foot spacing is proposed. Undesirable trees in poorer condition will be replaced with approved varieties. The program aligns with the National Shade Tree Conference standards, with Long Beach as a sustaining member.
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City Park Department
Kaye Hall
Park Department
Hamlork
Department
Long Beach’ J
Long Beach
Community forum debates airport runway expansion in Long Beach
A 550 jam session at Stanford Junior High Auditorium brought city, Douglas Aircraft Co, and Parents and Property Owners Protective Assn to discuss a proposed 5.5 million bond for Long Beach Municipal Airport expansion. Speakers urged safety and cargo growth, noting a 10,000 foot runway as essential. critics warned of nuisances and jet noise.
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Stanford Junior High Schools
Douglas Aircraft Co
Parents and Property Owners Protective ‘Assn
Los Altos Assn
Sam E. Vickers
Long Beach
Mostty
Edison Demier
Parents
Owners Protective Assi
Demler
John Riley
Douglas
Douglas Pratits
T. A. Raffety
Raffety
Jess D. Gilkerson
Lakewood
Blyd
Ang Spring St
Vickers
Biley
Demfor
Stanford Junior High School
T. A.raffety
Jess Gilkerson
Mgr
Dovey Falls for Surprise 40th Anniversary Party
Police Chief William H. Dovey marked 40 years on the force with a surprise luncheon at Victor Hugo Restaurant arranged by his wife and city officials. The event featured Capt. Mooney and a cross section of Santa Monica leaders, celebrating a career dating back to World War I service and rapid promotions through sergeant, lieutenant, and captain to acting chief.
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William H. Dovey
Dovey
Victor Hugo
Violet Dovey
Sieuth
Chile
Bovey
Capt
Mooney
Santa Monica
George M. Vermillion
Sam E. Vickers
Madeline Ferguson
Sur- Lorin
Martin
William Summer
S. W. Tubbs
Walter Cubbersor
E. R. Anderson
William M. Thornberry
Paul F. Landsdowne
Sarta
Monica
Otto Faulkner
France
Downtown Streets Work Nears Completion on Seaside Storm Drain Route
Downtown streets from Ist Street to Linden Avenue and adjacent blocks undergo permanent pavement replacement after temporary settler pavement. Three week timeline set by City Engineer with one to two lanes open. project financed by county and executed by Stolte Morrison and Knudsen under a $1,160,000 storm drain contract.
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Seaside
Jess D. Gilkerson
Ist St
Pacific Ave
Linden’ Ave
Linden Ave
1St St
3Rd St
Stolte, Morrison and Knudsen
Drivers Buy Plates Earlier This Year
Long Beach area motorists renew their 1956 registrations earlier than in any year. DMV officials report 1,002,080 plates issued by Jan 5, nearly double 1955. Bullock Jr. warns of last minute rush and lists renewal sites in Long Beach Compton Bellflower Torsvance Santa Ana with 700 S Broadway Long Beach and other branches.
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Long Beach
State Department of Motor Vehicles
Pan Bullock
California
DMV
Broadway
Naval officers honored at city's luncheon
Rear Adm. Robert L. Campbell and Rear Adm. M. J. Murphy were feted at a luncheon here Thursday. More than 100 city officials and coal businessmen attended, sponsored by the Armed Forces Commission. The event took place at the Lafayette Hotel, with participation from local business groups supporting the affair.
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Robert L. Campbell
Terminal Island Naval Base
M. J. Murphy
U. S. Pacific Fleet
Armed Forces Commission
Laffayette Hotel
It's High Time A Guide For Teens And Parents Reprinted
The Press Telegram will reprint five articles from It's High Time a National Education Association and National Congress of Parents and Teachers guide. It offers concise adolescent behavior analysis and parent self help, stressing growth, decisions, and mutual understanding between teenager and family.
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Press-Telegram
National Education Association
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Mmust
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