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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1955

Page

18

Young Woman Involved In Narcotics Case And Burglary

A 20 year old Long Beach woman Miss Donna Marie Howland and her companion James Alexander Sherwood were linked to narcotics possession and burglary charges. They faced probation violations and potential county jail time. The case involved drugs such as benzedrine and marijuana seeds found in a car and residence. Also noted were union officials and a conference meeting schedule in San Luis Obispo.

Jack L. HicklJin Miss How Richard Howland Lakewood Blvd Long Beach Miss Howland Pimenta Ave City of Lake Wes Carr Fwood Howland Donna Marie Howland Ramona St Bell Flower James Alexander Sherwood EL Plymouth St Long Betty J Sherwood Hall Hobart M. Hall Southern California Norse Way Lakewood Robert Morton Carr Grave

Lakewood Center Anniversary Sale Promises Top Value Deals

A three day July sales celebration marks the Lakewood Center third anniversary with emphasis on value sales rather than prizes. Merchants and Lakewood Center Business Association promise top notch values across all merchandise and advertise extended section in the Press Telegram. Regular hours apply Thursday through Saturday from 12:30 to 9:30 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday.

Lakewood Center Waljsre Bruce Press- Telegram Michigan State Society Bixby Park All States Society el Ocean Blvd Festival of Arts Laguna Beach St Sophia Farmer's Market Griffith Observatory

Long Beach pilot ferried Soviet leaders to Geneva summit

Air Force Captain Clifford McConnico, 33, of Long Beach, piloted the red plane that carried Soviet Premier Nikolai Bulganin, Khrushchev, and Marshal Zhukov from Berlin to Geneva. He described boarding quirks, in-flight radio chats, and Swiss landings delays while noting the aircraft’s Soviet decor. He is a Polytechnic High School and Long Beach City College graduate, stationed at Frankfurt since May.

Long Beach Trussia Berlin Geneva Air Force Clifford McConnices Maineve Pire A. R. Palletier McConnteen McConntcen Nikolai A. Bulgsnin Communist Party Nikita S. Khrushchev Georgi Zhukov Ge Jneva ICO Khrushchev McCond Petal Wlganin Zhukov McConniea Hit Mecconnidgo

Disneyland Oren Opens Amid Epic Traffic Jam

Disneyland opening drew thousands as roads near the park were jammed with bumper to bumper traffic. CHP added 25 officers for a five mile stretch to manage the crush for at least a month while guests enjoyed free meals at the three restaurants and a star studded dedication program involving Art Linkletter Ronald Reagan Irene Dunne and more. As visitors streamed in famous names and guests attended with Governor Frank Clement in attendance. Disneyland plans daily summer hours and a payroll of 225000 weekly with about 1000 employees.

California Highway Patrol Santa Ana CHP Armong Art Linkletter Ronald Reagan Irene Dunne Robert Cummings Debbie Reyndds Eddie Fisher Cale Storm George Gabel Danny Thomas Frank Sinatra Lexi Barker George Superman) Reeves Tennessee Frank Clements Disneyland

Trucker Misses Detour Crashes Into Water Fan Truck

Cypress man Joe Elledge Jr. 29 of 2622 S Walker St was seriously injured this morning after missing a detour sign and crashing his pickup into a water fan truck parked across Sp. mE t. He was taken to Community Hospital with fractured jaw two broken left arm puncture wound and chest injury. The accident occurred 106 feet east of Studeboxer Rd where street work is in progress.

Joe Elledge Jr S. Walker St

Fire at Sonoma Avenue House Attic Quelled by Firemen

Fire damaged walls and attic of a frame building at 41 Sonoma Ave before firefighters stopped it. Neighbors saw smoke from the attic at the rental home of Mr and Mrs Charles Kohler. A gas heater in a fake fireplace reportedly ignited the blaze. Battalion Chief Ulrich L Monroe commented.

Sonoma Ave Charles Kohler Thei Ulrich L. Monroe

Motel Unit Damaged by Smoke and Fire

A motel unit at 22946 Pacific Coast Hwy was damaged by smoke and fire early today after a resident reportedly left a lit cigarette near the bed. Acting Capt. Fred Paine of the Signal Hill Fire Department said the unit was unoccupied at the time of the blaze.

Pacific Coast Hwy Fred ©. Paine Signal Hill

Emergency Soap Box Derby racer Injured in trial run

John T. Reid a 13 year old of 220 Bennett Ave suffered a knee injury when his racer struck a barricade during a trial at Redondo Ave and Spring St. He was treated at Community Hospital and released.

Dorothy Kirsten John Douglas French Long Beach San Marino John T. Reid Bennett Ave Spring St Redondo Ave Frank Leon Barkhausen Winys Wanda Norwalk Young Reid

Long Beach woman recalls perilous 1902 motor cart journey

Mrs. Partridge, with a companion, drove a 1902 motor cart from Cleveland to St. Louis in open air for seven days despite repeated tire failures and gas shortages. Gravel punctured the tank and fan blades, a freight train passed while on a track, and water, oil, and fuel were carried in two-gallon cans. She plans to write a book about the voyage.

New Mexico Santa Rosa N. M.mra Partridge Riverside Cleveland St. Louis Long Beach Ozark Arizona

Intruder Poses As Harley To Rob Woman At Door

Mrs. Lucille M. Root, 25, of 85 N. Dass Ave, woke when an intruder entered through an open window. Believing it was her son in law, she asked for Harley. A masked man said it was all right, then threatened to choke her. She ran for help, and police later recovered her bag containing 50 cents.

Lucille M. Root N. Dass Ave Harley

Injury at Landing Rose Street near Fierprint Landing

Rose St Shrashman of Los Angeles suffered abrasions Sunday after her leg was caught between the Fierprint Landing dock and a fishing boat. She received treatment at Seaside Hospital and was released.

Rose Shrashman Los Angeles Seaside

Navy Closes Sea at Sunset Beach Exercise

The Coast Guard announced Sunset Beach waters closed to civilian craft through Wednesday as Destroyer Division 112 began sea maneuvers. A mine field marked by 16 buoys with flashing lights surrounds the area, using bottom drill mines. mariners are urged to stay clear of the region.

Sunset Beach Coast Guard Destroyer Division 112 Alliverselg

Staghound Victor Wins Trans-Pacific Yacht Race Again

Staghound victor in the 2255 mile Newport Harbor yacht race from San Pedro, finishing just after 8 am in 12 days 23 hours 9 minutes 7 seconds. Fulmer of Pasadena aboard the 39 foot ketch set two records and won twice in modern times. Second place Const el l ation and third Nalu II, with Morning Star setting elapsed time record. race ends Friday with trophy dinner.

Fulmar Fulmaor Pasadena Newport Harbor Yacht Club Long Beach Coast Guard Robert T. ‘Leary San Pedro Constellation Frank Hooykaas Los Angeles Yacht Club Nalu II Peter Grant Newport Harbor Richard Rheem Fulmer Auai

John Martin of Hollydale Dies at 53

John M. Martin 53 of 11801 Oklahoma Ave Hollydale died Friday in a Los Angeles hospital He had lived in Hollydale 14 years born in Mansfield Arkansas moved to California in 1933 He worked for C L Greene Co upholstery and was superintendent of rubber fabricating He leaves wife Ann three sons Ben John Jr Daniel four sisters two brothers and one grandchild John Jr and Hen Martin were Comp ton City College student body presidents.

John M. Martin Oklahoma Ave Hollydale Mansfield Ark Marrtin Los Angeles C. L. Greene Co California Martin Arkansas Hartford RAM Hartford Lodge 609 Feram Ann Ben Independent, Press-Telegram John Jr Marine Corps Daniel Willard Duffle Norwalk Bmrs Lioyd Presson Che Hunt Henry Schultz William Joseph Hen Martin Compton City College

National Model Airplane Competition Opens at Los Alamitos

The week long event features 1506 contestants in control line and glider contests with aerial shows by the Navy jet team Blue Angels and displays of Navy aircraft. Navy Secretary Charles S. Thomas speaks on Sunday. Rep. Craig Hosmer and Miss Universe scheduled to attend. film star Marla English to be queen.

Los Alamitos Naval Star Navy United States Sevs Angels Charles S. Thomas Craig Hosmer Marla English

Destroyers Return From Far East Duty at Long Beach

More than 1 000 officers and men of Destroyer Division 91 arrived home Sunday after six months in the Far East. The division includes USS DeHaven Lyman Swenson Collett and Mansfield. About 2 000 friends and relatives greeted them at Long Beach Naval Shipyard for routine overhauls before further duty.

Destroyer Division 91 Far East DeHaven Lyman 'Sx Swenson Collett Mansfield Long Beach Naval Shipyard

Angry thief smashes records for $40 in Long Beach home

A burglar forced entry Sunday afternoon at a Long Beach residence and smashed phonograph records worth 16.50 after taking $40 in cash. In Downey, two armed bandits robbed Mr. and Mrs. Sotelo at a liquor store on Imperial Highway, smashing 15 records and tearing clothing, total loss about 200 dollars.

Long Beach Bob Tr. Sotelo Lewis Orla Raattama

Crashes Hurt 2 Youngsters

Two six year old children were injured in separate traffic crashes Sunday. Larry Dean Carney crossed Alamitos Avenue at Ocean Boulevard when the front wheel of a car driven by Robert James Valenzuela struck him, causing a broken arm. Carney was treated at Seaside Hospital. Virginia E Hare, riding with her father Kenneth J Hare, was also injured and taken to Seaside Hospital after a collision with a car driven by Peter Edward Mason. Mason, residing at 434 West Maple Street Compton, suffered a minor knee injury.

Larry Dean Carney Alamitos Ave Ocean Blvd Robert James Valenzuela LaCanda Seaside Hospital Virginia E. Hare Kenneth J. Hare Ladoga Ave Lakewood Hare Ohne Fiven Peter Edward Mason Maple St Compton

Tides and Temperatures July 19 1955 Long Beach

Daily tide and temperature rundown for Southern California by Long Beach Lifeguards. Sunrise and sunset times, moon phases, high and low tides with figures, water temperature at 69 degrees, surf calm. Week's weather statistics for the southern California coast.

CU. 5 Long Beach Southern California

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