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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1954
Page
15
A Long Beach column recalls a humorous near encounter of Henry Ford and John Jacob Astor aboard a freighter, a remodeling drawing spree won by Mrs. Frank Broth, and a 33 year run of service by the Friendship Club. Readers are urged to vote with full coverage on KFOX tonight and tomorrow.
A group of nine teenage boys who admitted blowing up a lifeguard station near Cherry Avenue face restitution talks led by Juvenile Bureau Superintendent Joseph Kennick. Parents urged the youths to work this summer to repay an estimated 2500 dollars in damages, with final decisions set for June 18.
Mrs. Bernard Reisman 40 of 3430 Stambridge Ave will receive her diploma from Long Beach City College at 10 a.m. Joyce Ann 14 earns a Marshall Junior High diploma at 2 p.m. Edward 17 graduates from Wilson High at 7:45 p.m. All plan further study in city colleges and state universities. The Reisman family humorously notes the “graduation to bankruptcy” as the father attends all three ceremonies.
The Long Beach Unified School District held its second public hearing on the 1954-55 budget Monday. A tentative budget hearing is set for August. Current figures show proposed expenditures of 21,707,716 versus 23,203,310 last year, with final budget likely above 24,000,000. The district tax is not expected to rise due to a larger tax base.
The Air Force Women’s Band will visit Long Beach Air Force Base from June 16 to 19 to accept enlistments. M. Sgt. N. W. Rice of the Long Beach recruiting station announced. Young women musicians ages 8 to 35 are eligible for auditions.
Frank Terrellottee, 36, of Long Beach, said two men posing as Good Samaritans robbed him of 79 dollars after offering to cash a pension check. They drove him to San Pedro then to the Palos Verdes Hills where one man picked his pocket and stripped his dignity by tossing his white cane aside. The victim was later picked up by Charles Millett and Roland Fisher and taken to police.
The 28 foot cabin cruiser Margo beached at 12th Place foot after hull damage was found stripped of engine helm instruments panel propeller and more Monday. Owner C T Sparks of Lyndora Street Lynwood reported hull damage occurred when it ran aground during a fishing trip with two friends. A city vehicle had pulled the sinking boat onto the beach to prevent waves from breaking her up. A new Small Beach Committee was formed by the Chamber of Commerce to help employers with fewer than 10 employees. Ward Johnson said the committee will open up a new field of service for members in the city.
Two people sustained possible serious injuries in separate Monday crashes. Flene Evelyn Jessing, 41, of 3356 Fashion Ave, treated at Seaside Hospital after her car was rear ended near San Antonio Dr east of Atlandc Ave. Another vehicle involved included Josephine Hunt and Joann Konser. Rov Adams, 23, of Pomona, treated for possible head injury after a crash at Lakewood Blvd and Conant St. ambulance driver Alfred Gallagher. Rodney Teuber, 41, of 2728 Elkport St, Lakewood, suffered possible neck injuries in a collision at Paramount Blvd and South St. Teuber later treated at Tweedy Emergency Hospital. William Masters, 55, of 9236 Mandale Ave, Bellflower, cited for red light violation.
Independent Press Telegram Insurance paid 1161 to the father of Henry C Hawkins of 848 N Vanessa Ave Santa Ana after a car crash March 31 killed him. Premiums were 2.50 total. Benefits included 1000 death and 161 medical costs. Policy from National Casualty Co covers 22 accident types at 25 cents monthly.
Cantorma's delegation in the House supports a resolution naming October 4 to 9 as National Nurse Week. Mary K. Stanley RN president of the Long Beach Nurses Association cited the measure, sponsored by Rep Frances Bolton. The dates honor Florence Nightingale's Crimea work and praise professional registered nurses.
The seven day 1954 state VFW convention in Palm Beach includes a parade a memorial service and addresses by U S Sen Thomas H Kuchel and National Commander Wayne Richards The parade with marching units civic and veterans groups starts at Cherry Ave and Ocean Blvd ending at Palm Beach Park with the memorial service set for 11 a m Tuesday June 14.
Nellie H Speegie, 62, of 101 Argentio Ave, found a burglar in her living room on Monday. He spoke politely and left through the front door without taking anything. Mrs Speegie reported the incident to police.
The Judge Walter Desmond Council 3449 in North Long Beach reports $2000 raised at its first Seminary Burso Charity Dance held at Oil Workers' Hall Saturday night. The aid will fund a needy boy’s priestly education, with the first winner to be chosen by Long Beach area Catholic priests by Sept. 2. Proceeds turned over to Rev. Thomas Foley, chaplain at St Barnabas Church.
Local residents were cited for service at the 37th annual Long Beach Chapter meeting. Navy yard worker P Lawrence Van Andel received a life saving merit award signed by President Eisenhower. Several individuals were lauded for blood donations and years of Red Cross service, with new directors elected to lead the chapter.
House Public Works Committee chair Dendera of Michigan predicts nearly five million dollars for beach erosion control and harbor improvements from Seal Beach to Santa Monica. The plan covers over 90 projects with mark up by members behind closed doors, funds to be provided by local agencies.
Clark County Wisconsin hosts a picnic Sunday at noon in Ex tion Park Los Angeles. The event invites residents and visitors to join for community fellowship and food.
Karin Carlson reports a burglar wearing a bucket over his head robbed her apartment Monday night. He fled with her purse and discarded the headgear on the porch. Neighbor June Merritt heard the scream and found her own purse missing. Police describe the suspect as about 35, dressed in a dark brown shirt and light pants, heading north along the apartment house. The bucket was a 23 gallon container used as evidence.
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce directors learn five intersections need safety measures due to heavy school and park foot traffic. The board tasks XL M Taylor to contact authorities, while Don Rochlen notes Clark and South crossing time is unsafe for pedestrians.
Long Beach State College installed new student body officers at a dinner at Allen Center Commissioned Officers Club on Terminal Island. Dr. Francis J. Flynn presented the keys to Willie Susaki as president, with Anne Stoniger as vice president, Judy Sugita as secretary, Anita Steade as treasurer, Gretchen Anderson as representative of organizations, and Bill Tikunoff as representative of commissioners. Susaki succeeds Charles Weldon of Compton who held the office last year.
The U S Weather Bureau predicted near normal temperatures for Long Beach and coastal areas in a five day outlook. Foothill and mountain regions were expected to run slightly cooler than normal with no rain expected.
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