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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1948
Page
5
Long Beach Health Department reported 35 new measles cases eight chickenpox cases 17 mumps cases two German measles cases and seven poliomyelitis cases in the past week. Acting health officer Dr I D Litwack said infantile paralysis cases are slightly above average but not at epidemic levels and there is no reason for alarm.
Petaluma reports a natural gas well on the Miller ranch three miles east, bringing in about one million cubic feet per day. Trico Gas Co. geologist C. H. Chamberlain notes the gasser sits 300 feet from the Mossi ranch well, which yields 25 barrels of oil daily. The gas may be used by P G & E Co for Petaluma’s distribution system.
Several Townsend Clubs announce a busy week of meetings. Events include Club 1 at Trinity Baptist Church led by Mrs Hale, Club 13 at Lee School with Mrs Lilly Mercer, Club 7 at Townsend Hall with Rev Joe Nation, and district gatherings at Townsend Hall and Townsend Hall with speakers Herbert F Haren Assemblyman Carl Fletcher and others.
Berlin reports that hard times have made the sentimental kiss unfashionable in Germany. The Nacht spress notes public kissing has grown rarer as housewives join daily life, and couples, including young lovers, no longer feel the world must witness their affection.
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