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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1956
Page
12
City of Long Beach filed in Superior Court to condemn 43 acres for the Marina project land north of Marine Stadium east of Los Cerritos Channel. The action seeks a set price. land mainly owned by the late Warren McGrath estate. Oil wells and pipe plant excluded from the action.
Ruth Rackem Fisher died Thursday in a local hospital at age about 70. She taught in the public schools from 1923 to 1952 and lived in Long Beach for 36 years after being born in Des Moines. Survived by husband Albert Ly and four sisters. Service in Des Moines with interment in Glendale Cemetery. Visitation at Holteri & Son Chapel until Saturday morning.
The Unitarian Church and allied groups protested a timerogram based program, criticizing its efficiency and participation hurdles for small groups. They proposed an alternate Wednesday 2 p.m. dismissal, which the Inter-Faith Committee rejected amid sympathy for Jewish and evangelical participants.
The Long Beach Youth Band hosts a Mardi Gras night with a pre concert and show at the Municipal Auditorium. Proceeds finance the band's New Orleans trip. Tickets are $1 per person, on sale at 6 30 pm. Doors open 7 30 pm. Councilman D Patrick Ahern gives the welcome. Performers include Susan Moore, Brother Bones, Gary Flynn, Vallee, and Walt Abbot as emcee. Ray Broggie's orchestra plays 9 pm to midnight.
Dr J Gordon Bateman elected chief of staff at St Marys Hospital announced by Sister Mary David. Harry Vanley named vice chief of staff and Dr Monse j secretary. Bateman, an orthopedic surgeon since 1950, born in British Columbia, educated at Said Coulee Mont and University of Minnesota, served in Navy 1942 to 1947, did Mayo Clinic training and Gillette County study, holds MS in orthopedic surgery. He will serve through 1956.
A one day conference of Scratch and assistant directors of Boys Clubs was held today at the Pacific Coast Club. Moderator Aaron Fahringer, regional director of the Southern Pacific Region of Boys Clubs of America, led discussions for exchange of ideas among branch directors. Representatives came from Bollywood Los Angeles Santa Barbara National City San Diego Pasadena and Long Beach. Arrangements were led by Louis Vanstron with support from Jim Baylor Lou Chard and Tom Tobin, covering East West and North branches.
A green bicycle owned by 11 year old Gary Doer was stolen from his 2040 Constitution Lane home on Thursday night. The thief also took the boy’s newspaper bags hanging from the handlebars.
A two person Ercoupe crashed near homes by Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday. Pilot Earl W. Strickland of Torrance died at the scene. passenger Thomas A. McNeail of Torrance was critically injured at Centinella Hospital in Inglewood. The craft struck a power pole, tore through a yard on Anza Avenue, and caused a live electrical spray as it toppled a fence and wings damaged nearby homes.
Applications accepted at the California Department of Employment 1313 Fine Ave for 250 secretarial posts with the United States Army in Japan. Jobs are at various Army stations in Japan with starting salaries based on ability and experience. Applications open January 16 to 30, officials said.
Sunrise and sunset timings with moonrise and moonset noted. Tides list highs at 9:15 a.m. and 9:46 p.m. and lows at 3:12 a.m. and 4:19 p.m. Temperature data implied by the coastal Tide table. Foregoing statistics credited to the U S Coast and Geodetic Survey.
Long Beach lifeguards report ship arrivals and departures along with water temperature 58 degrees and surf condition calm. Weather statistics for Thursday indicate stable coastal conditions and mild winds.
Misakichi Maeda Japanese publisher and Japan's House of Councillors member visited Long Beach seeking U S support for Japan as a force for peace in the Far East. He said economic and military security depend on American aid and planned to present views to Secretary Dulles in Washington.
Gregory the parakeet, nicknamed stool pigeon, was picked up on a Long Beach street by a Compton couple. After two days of questioning he sang his name, helping the couple locate his owner Jewel Hulshiver at 278 Cheery Ave.
Mrs Levine of 4012 Linden Ave receives the Oman of the Year award from the Sponsors Club in Duarte for efforts with the City of Hope. Milton H. Silverberg elected president for 1956 57. new officers include Jim Barnett second VP Al Greenswood third VP Murdray Levin Rez Cramer recording secretary and Sam Rowan financial secretary and treasurer.
A 44 year old man identified as Paul H. Gergen of 12021 Appleton St. died on Wednesday after bumping his head in an attic a week earlier and not seeking medical care. Police notified by Veteran Administration Hospital authorities. Body taken to Mottell's and Peck Mortuary.
Eleven men from the Genevieve II, a 13-foot purse seiner, abandoned ship after a fire erupted in the engine room 16 miles off Catalina Island. Coast Guard planes and cutters rescued the San Pedro crew, who were brought to Terminal Island. The burned hull may be towed to Newport Beach if afloat.
Mrs. Howard Coy was reelected secretary of the Los Angeles County Music Commission for a three year term. She resides at 361 Virginille and has been a past president of the Long Beach Women’s Music Club and Long Beach Ebell Club. The commission advises the Board of Supervisors on music arts and proposes contracts for local events at the Municipal Art Center. Other officers include Helen Philip Cordell of Los Angeles as president and Eugene Singer of San Gabriel as vice president.
Police found Leonard Leach and his wife Clara shot dead at 217 Walnut Place in Costa Mesa. Their son Willard Duate Leach was later found dead in Bakersfield, believed to have killed his parents before hanging himself. Detectives recovered the elder Leach’s 12 gauge shotgun. No suicide note. Willard had been due in Santa Ana Superior Court on January 16 for bogus check charges.
Multiple death notices and obituaries listing names, ages, addresses, birthplaces, survivors, service times, chapels, and interment details. Includes Var rum Haze HL, Davis, Strange, Hodgin, Knapp, Sherman, LePage, Souder, Deets, Burd, Briggs, Ray, Marwell, Childers, Pense, Prichard with associated dates, places, and funeral arrangements.
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