Traveling Air Force Team To Visit City College
Maj William S Cope leads a traveling Air Force team to City College on January 28 and 30 to explain aviation cadet and officer candidate training for nonflying administrative work. He notes the cadet program aims to train over 3000 cadets in the coming year with specific eligibility and training paths at Randolph Field and other bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Cope
City College
U. S.A. F. Aviation
Cope
Randolph Field
Texas
Williams Pleid
Aris
Barksdale Pleid
Ar Force
San Antonio
Revenye
Obituary notices from Long Beach area
obituary brief notes list multiple Long Beach area deaths with ages, birthplaces, survivors, and funeral details. Names include Victor M. Baird Lynwood Cantley Larry Burdell Thomas F McCourt Harry Stephenson Edwin Earl Robinson Maude Braden William Perkins McGuffin Anna Kirkeberg Rose Butler Elias Jansen and Weir Chilcote with service times and burial plans in local cemeteries and churches.
Rock-buying Method Draws Complaint at Harbor Commission
T. E. Connolly, a port taxpayer and unsuccessful bidder, complains the rock purchase for Pier B bulkheads and Pier C construction is uneconomical. He argues bids were based on solid rock though the contract was let for rock with voids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor Commission
T. E. Connolly
Connolly
Four Hospitals Qualify in A C S List for L B
Four Long Leach hospitals join 3143 U S and Canadian facilities approved by the American College of Surgeons after the annual survey ending December 31. Harriman Jones Clinic Hospital Community Hospital St Marys Hospital Seaside Memorial Hospital named on the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Leach
United States
Canada
American College of Surgeons
Irvin Abell
Board of ‘Regents
Harriman Jones Clinic
Community Hospital
St. Mary’s Hospital
Seaside Memorial Hospital
Seven Felony Probation Cases Handled by Judge
Judge Leslie EB Still disposed of seven felony cases in probation hearings. John G. Tyler, 39, was denied probation and sent to San Quentin for one to 14 years after guilty filing for giving a worthless $25 check. Lavelle Brown, 26, pleaded guilty to cashing a forged check and was placed on three years probation with four months in county jail. Jack M. Bradstock, 20, received six months jail with three years probation for grand theft from a friend. Sydney QC. Spicer, 20, placed on five years probation with a one year county sentence for burglarizing a small vessel in Los Angeles Harbor. Har low P. Tobey, 19, and John W. Hernandez, 22, released on straight probation after pleading guilty to burglary of a used car lot and a cafe respectively. both had no prior criminal records. Authorities noted Hernandez was caught leaving the cafe with a box of men’s items and coins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie EB
San Quentin
John G. Tyler
Pin Setter
East Third St
Lavelle Brown
Anaheim
Alamitos
Jack M. Bradstock
Shom
San Pedro
Sydney
Spicer
Presses
Los Angeles
Harlow P. Tobey
American Ave
John W. Hernandez
Anaheim St
Hernandez
Tobey
Probaron
Barker, Store Officer Dies in Santa Monica Hospital
Erle Palmer Barker a 55 year old vice president and merchandising director for Barker Bros died yesterday at a Santa Monica hospital after a second operation. He served in World War I and was a grandson of founder T. Barker. Funeral set for 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Church of the Recessional Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Survived by widow Mae Barker daughter Mary Barker Miller mother Mrs Charles H Barker and brother Clarence A Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erle Palmer
Barker
Barker Bros
Jn Acne
Yeaterday
Santa Monica
T. Barker
Charles H. Barker
Church of the Recessional
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Mae Barker
Red Oak Dr
Los Angeles
Mary Barker ‘Miller
Charles “H. Barker
Clarence A. Barker
Cook's Body Recovered From Wrecked Sportfisher V on Island
The Coast Guard announced the body of Robert Chamberlain, a cook from San Diego, was found yesterday by a Mexican fisherman on Geronimo Island after the Sportfisher V sank January 6. Chamberlain’s body was identified aboard the wrecked vessel and buried following discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
Coast Guard
Robert Chamberlain
Fifth St
San Diego
Geronimo Island
Chamberlain
U. S. Coast Guard
Knitting and Writing Classes Face Discontinuance Debate
The Board of Education heard protests against ending adult education knitting classes and a creative writing class. Superintendent Douglas Al. Newcomb said adult classes typically need 15 attendees, with some offerings being consolidated or discontinued for economy reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Douglas AL. Newcomb
City official to head North for airport talks
City Council selects Comeilan Raymond C. Keal to travel to San Francisco within days to press Washington on airport surplus status. Officials say clarification could lead to oil drilling under the airfield within about 120 days with city royalties from wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comeilan
Raymond C. Keal‘er
San Francisco
War Assets Administration
Washington, D.C
Los Angeles
San
Daugherty
Guy
Kealer
Washington
Pontoon Bridge Toll System Plan Proposed by Local Group
A letter from Associated Property Owners urged Long Beach Harbor Commission to pursue a pontoon bridge toll system to benefit city revenues as the Harbor Department moves to assume control from the Navy. Port Manager Amar said Navy yards will determine if a removal fund can be set before city possession, noting the bridge operates under a temporary War Department permit and can be ordered removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Property Owners
Long Beachy Harbor Commission
Yessterday
Harbor Department
Paul B. Wilcox
E.J. Amar
Im Giad Amar
Navy Bureau
War Department
Amar
Assemblyman Louds Rights of Way for Los Angeles Freeway
Assemblyman William Grant praised the city planning office for timely rights of way acquisition for the Los Angeles River Freeway. He noted automatic acquisition over years saved land and reduced communication costs, highlighting the city’s efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach
Planning Commission
Clerk Denies Assault Charge in Hotel Shooting
Kadner, 45, pleads not guilty to charges of assault with a weapon after allegedly shooting a hotel bellhop in a January incident at the same hotel where both worked. The Superior Court judge set trial for ed.5 and Kadner was released on $1000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. ‘Kadner
Hotel Esterday
Lealle
Stin
Kadner
Liberty
Education board receives traffic course request from chamber leader
Keith Dymes, rector of vocational education, submits a proposal for a 4 page traffic and transportation training course to the Board of Education. The request arrives yesterday from George P Taubman Jr., president of the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Dimes
Lle
Board of Education
George P. Taubman Jr
Chamber of Commerce
West Long Beach Boys Club organized by west side leaders
A new West Long Beach Boys Club forms with nine directors from three west side civic groups led by Dr Dow Marchant and H A Gauthier. They seek a lease from the Recreation Commission for a Willard Street Santa Fe Avenue lot donated by Rex Hodges to create an outdoor play area guiding plans toward a Boys Club building.
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West Side
West Long Beach
Dow ©. Marchant
West
J. L.’ Jolley
Amvets
Walt Richmond
Robert Golablatt
Frank J. Willis
Long Beach
Associa
Ion
Recreation Commission
Willard St
Santa Fe Ave
Rex Hodges
The
Commission For Recreation
Land Sought for Canteen at Pine Ave and Willow St
A request from Walter Scott, director of municipal and school recreation, asks the board of education to grant use of one acre at Pine Ave and Willow St for a Poly Youth Canteen or Poly Hutch. The idea originated with Mrs J Halley Sheraft, recreation chairman, and canteen committee chair, and the plan must be approved by the building authority and the superintendent of schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board ‘of Education
Pine Ave
Willow
St.ena Gsemi
Swiss steak dinner fundraiser by lodge patrol team
Local briefs report a lodge patrol team planning a Swiss steak dinner this Saturday January 31 from 5 30 to 7 p m at 728 Eln Ave with reservations through Vera Rhyner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinivet
Nazareth
ElnAve
Vera Rhyner
Double yolk eggs headline rare from Rhode Island Red hens
Ruby a Rhode Island Red owned by Mrs. Joseph Conkan laid an eye today matching Bertha's seven by eight inch double yolk egg. Bertha, owned by T. V. Carter, laid a seven by eight inch egg last Friday. Ruby, nine months old, has laid since eight months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby
Bertha
Rhode Island
Joseph Conkan
Betsy Ave
T. V. Carter
Delta Ave
Judge Cunningham 42 Chosen for Long Beach Superior Bench
Judge Thomas J. Cunningham, 42, began a year on the Long Beach Superior Court bench presiding over rebate and calendar matters and assisting jury trials. He succeeds Judge Frank G. Swain who returned to Los Angeles after a three week assignment. Cunningham, born in Los Angeles, is among the youngest in the Superior Court and was appointed by Gov. Warren in September to fill vacancies created by the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Cunningham
Long Beach
Frank G. Swain
Los Angeles
Cunningham
Superior Bench
C. L. Alin
Inos
Angeles
Grand Jury Dismissal Planned by Los Angeles Court
The Los Angeles County grand jury, to be dismissed, met at the Hall of Justice with Presiding Criminal Judge Thomas L. Ambrose presiding. Guy H. Barton of Long Beach served as chair of the criminal complaints committee. The 1948 grand jury will be selected from the jury wheel next Thursday afternoon by Judge Ambrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles County Grand Jury
Estemntion
Los Angeles
Hall of Justice
Thomas L
Ambrose
Guy H. Barton
Long Beach
Rent Control Doubts Authority Okayed By Local Board
Rent Control Advisory Board No 13 faces questions on its powers. H E Harris and members plan to seek guidance from Tighe Wood the federal housing expediter in Washington DC. The board will mail a letter within ten days to clarify what it may do. Some property owners and tenants pressed the issue at an informal meeting. Future meetings require civic groups to call in advance to arrange attendance at 110 E Anaheim St. The chairman will schedule the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Visory Board
H. E. Harris
Tighe Wood
Federal Housing Expediter
Washington
Dic
Long’ Beach Board
Vche
Area Rent Control Office
Anaheim St
Dills Pressured to Seek Reelection to Legislature
Democratic County Committee members and allies urge Assemblyman Ralph C. Dills of Compton to run again for the Legislature. Some expect him to drop his 18th District congressional bid. others note potential rivals including Rep. Willis W. Bradley and former Congressman Clyde Doyle as 1950 reapportionment looms with California forecast to gain seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Committee
Ralph C. Dills
Compton
Congress
Long Beach
Dilig
Assembly
Willis W. Bradley
Washington
Ditls
Clyde Doyle
Stanley Moffatt
South Gate
Moffatt
Independent Progressive Party
Californa
Family expert outlines child needs at Beach lecture
Dr. Katherine Whiteside Taylor spoke to 1300 Long Beach parents at Polytechnic High on basic child needs love achievement world understanding and guidance. She urged viewing children as a joy not a burden and explained four mindsets toward kids. The next talk on emotions as assets or liabilities is set for Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Whiteside Taylor
National Authority On
Long Beach
Polytechnic High
Taylor
Long Beach Council of Parents and Teachers
Long Beach City College
Dr. Taylor
Ruling Affects Junior School Patrols at Local Schools
The county ruling on section 16431 requires a designated qualified supervisor for each patrol at intersections. Police officials say four intersections at Franklin would need four officers, while budget limits restrict paid crossing guards. Superintendent Douglas A. Newcomb asks to continue guards through the school year while seeking a solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin, Jefferson
Washington
Mann and Edison
Douglas A. Newcomb
Board of Education
Alvin’ F
Kummer
Newcomb
Fragmented Ambulance and Pier Incidents Reported
Readable fragments describe ambulance activity at Pier A Berth 4 and nearby streets with multiple mentions of vehicles, times around 2 to 4 pm, and various addresses. Damaged notes reference damage to a fire scene and nearby locations including Loma Viejo Drive and Atlantic Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pier A
Berth
Ambaee
Vinz A
Banta Fa
Loma Ave
D. mi
Broadway
Pacifia Av
Nerton
la Aid
Atlantic Ave
Amabitago
Ceperani Ave
Haven
Haut Damane
Sandie Dom
Ab. Palin
Emergency numbers for local services listed in Long Beach area
Emergency numbers provided for police and medical services include Long Beach 6 9611, AMBULANCE Long Beach emergency 6 8211, and MEDICAL AID Long Beach Physicians' Exchange 7 2274. Also listed are Signal Hill 4 8527, Signal Hill 4 703, Lakewood 6522, Lakewood -1928, Seal Beach B 110 SIRE, Seal Beach 8 1101.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Signal Hill
Lakewood
Torrey
Seal Beach
Building Permits and Contractor Names Reported
Fragmented OCR lists permits and addresses with builders and residences throughout multiple streets and properties. Names include C. Thompson, K. Thira, Jatwen He Belt, Charles Putnam, C. W. Magnen, G. Ly, and L. Mahi with various projects at Wy and Atlantic areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tay C. Thompson
K. Thira
Parton
F . Wwe
Wwivods
F. Bowiliisy
Tewls Ave
Charles
Putnam
Quinta
Ware
Ava
C. W. Magnen
Grlar
Thar
Aline
G. Ly
Ben
Atlantic Va
Jamapean Rarage
Sven Walk
A. Mayes
Tamodel
Tos Larson Ave
L. Mahi
Sontrmetor
Obituary notices From a Long Beach Area
Multiple obituaries list survivors and service details for a range of individuals including Dolila Brant of Gardenia Avenue and Marion Braden with interment at Sunnyride Memorial Park. Other notices mention Fox, Knapp, Montaque, Cane, Montania Jr, and Montiano with various addresses, chapels, and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Iwarnt Coulette
Waddesday
Loulaland
Oniteune
C Capel
Alamicow
Mocklon
Amovd
Fan
Hire
Flossie Brews
Mra
Baljo
Jonas
Brower Lowell
Brown
A. Wednanday
Fox
Hicasi
Hite May Fox
Walter L
Inarel Saree
Ines
Willa Boyd
Brothars
Philip Knowles
Ranaee Knowlens
Alalire
Myre
May Wilagh
Ite
Chor Falshaw
Durvicey Wednendiy
Motel Chapel
Alamitos Ave
Charles KE
Quincy
Dors Caforne
Leo Lawia
Echemtiay
Thawe
Ana Almiton
McCourt Thamar
Asta
McFuaren
Ty Americha
Masa
St Tacy's Church
Thierment
Holy Croan Cemetery
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Air Force
Baird
Victor M. Baire
Linden Ave
Santa Ana
Flo
Adams County
Ohio
California
William
Fallhaven Memorial Cemetery
Ortange
Dispay Mortuary
Cantley
Lynwood
Robert Henry Cantley
Louise
Iowa
Morris B. Cantley
Rialto
Norman J. Cantley
U. S. Army
Franksfurt
Germany
Willliam Cantley
Dublin
Ireland
John B. Cant
Ley Rialto
Tom
Mbruary Chapel
Aiames F. Helms
St. Clement's E Opi Church
Co Kdeli
Larry Burdell
Albert J. Burne
Rose Hills Mother Park
Addion
Hia Phenis
WL EL Elstler
Ted Burdell
McCourt-Rostiy
Thomas F. McCourt
Elizabeth Mourt
Truman Hoyd Manor
Sheeter McFadyen
Arbor General Flospital
Torrance
St. Lucy's Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
Rominson
Edwin Earl Robinson
Alta Vista Blvd
van Nuys
Amarillo
Hanson Post 54
American Legion
Jean F. Robinson
Betty
Tlinois
Clarence B. Robinson
Chililfess
Mary Coller
Warsaw
Ind
Mottell's Mortuary
Braden
Maude Braden
Patific Coast Hwy
Midiay
Mottell
Enid
Oklo
Sport Huron
Mich
Hard of Hearing Club
Ita
William Braden
Port Huron
New York City
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Boston
Martin P. Santoro
Louis Santoro
Slater
Maria ‘Vernagita
Linda Santoro
Puerto Rico
Richard
Stephen Santoro
Mottell’s Chapel
St. Barnabas’ Church
Calvary Cemetery
McGuffin
Wiliam Perkins McGuffin
Cayman St
Mr. McGullin
Leong Geach
New Castle
Seaside Lodge
A. M
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Arthur Peterson Post
Painters Union
Suviving
LillianeGuttin
James H. McGuttin
Canton
Oho
Krirkeberg
Anna Myr lUe Kirkeberg
Rowan Ave
Wilmington
St. Paul
Minn
Souths Gate
Our
Saylor’s Litheran
Mawvis Kathleen Kirkeborg
Joseeph Helgatt
John Helgat
Dairyland
Wis
Anton J. Helgat
Chicago
Pinny Mortuary
Roosevelt Memorial Park
Butler
Rose Etla Butler
S. Laurel St. Stockton
North Long Beach
Lowell Brown
Park Lawn Cemetery
Metteil
Hampton
Tenn
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Flosure Brown
North Beach
Theta Sallie
Mia
Virginia Jones
Stockton
Song
Arnold, Thomas
Vernie Butler
Bell Gardens
Herman
Oklahoma City
Calvin Butler
Paramount
Chiccove
San Bernardino
Mrse
Chilcote
Ray
Ruth
Westminster Presbyterian Church
L.B
A.C. S
Cook
Thor Urmingham
Lih
Long ‘Beach
Leslie E. Still
Press-Telegram
Assemblyman
West Area
Parkey
Raymond, Co
Peterson
Governor's Conference On
Sacramento
Unier
Tarrell
Police Department
Carrol
Marth Long Beach
William T. Lambe
Lewis Ave
R. M. Short
R. I. Red
Clyde G. Flaseberry
Roseherry
Michael F. Donoghue
Tan
Dills
Uneral Rothes
Montaque
Albert “Austin
F. Compton
Talane Guille
Slaver
Sprain
Linda
Mouell's Chapel
Third St. Bn Alumlon Ave
Wedneadily
Regien
Uethalvith
Pilraday
Moweny
Aid
Aevird
Lew Virsukn
Alice Mi
Annford
Cale
Jense Wood
Monrovia
Siva Granduillares
Batyine
Holton & Chaya
Taureday
Rev
Vivil Ornanion Stucintia
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