Artesian Soldier Rupe Killed in Korea Front
Cpl. Robert W. Rupe of Artesia died in action during bitter fighting on the Korean front with the 38th Infantry Regiment, Second Division. A Navy veteran, he was a rifle expert and squad leader born in Long Beach, later living in Hawaiian Gardens. Survived by parents and a sister in Pensacola Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artesia
Robert W. Rupe
Brittain
38Th
Korea
Lloyd Howard
Rupe
Long Beach
Hawaiian Gardens
Bloomfield School
Excelsior High
Navy
Valley Forge
Army
Ft. Ord
Orea
Cpl
Pensacola
Fia
First Baptist Church Dodney to Dedicate 40000 Education Building
In Downey on June 16 the 40 000 educational addition to the First Baptist Church will be dedicated during the Sunday School hour at 9 45 am Sunday. Speakers include Dr C Gordon Brownsville James L Stamps and Everett Rawlings. The two story structure measures 85 by 40 feet and houses Sunday school rooms a minister’s study and offices. Ten thousand dollars of the cost has been paid.
Foothill Riders to Fete Sunday
Foothill Riders host a playday and potluck at noon Sunday on Franklin Street in Buena Park per club president Lawrence Heinemann. One hundred fifty riders from local and five county clubs joined a recent Sunny Halls riding tour with E. I. Davis Wayne Hart pid and M. L. Dozier among the participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Park
Footill
Franklin St
Lawrence Heinemann
E. I. Davis
Wayne Hart
M. L. Dozier
Sheriff's Deputies
Midway Camera Club Holds Meet
Midway City June 16 Cliff Hagenbuch dominated the annual evening of photographic competition by winning first three places in black and white and first in colored pictures with honorable mention. R C Anderson placed seven in colored photos, tying with Hayworth Allen for third. Mrs Dorothy Fedak earned honorable mention in colored photography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway City
Cliff Hagenbuch
Community Camera Club
Hagenbuch
R.C. Anderson
Midway Bty
Hayworth Allen
Westminster
Dorothy Fedak
Southack Guilty of Manslaughter
NORWALK June 16 Eugene B Southack 50 was found guilty of manslaughter in the April 15 shotgun killing of his 27 year old former son in law Elsworth O Donnell by a superior court jury after more than six hours of deliberation. The six men and six women returned the verdict at 3 15 p m Southack was ordered back to court July 5 for formal sentencing and faces a penalty of one to 10 years O Donnell was shot at the Southack home 13119 Sunshine Ave after a family argument over custody of Billie Susan O Donnell 4 daughter of O Donnell and Southacks daughter Billie Susan O Donnell 22 Just as deputies turned to leave O Donnell was shot with a gun in Southacks hands Southacks defense claimed the shooting was accidental due to his arm being jostled while holding a shotgun aimed at his former son in law
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Eugene B. Southack
Elsworth O'Donnell
Southack
O'Donnell
Sunshine Ave
Billie Susan O'Donnell
Billie Susan’ O’donnell
Grove Girl Earns College Award at Santa Ana
Garden Grove June 16 Miss Jane Lindemuth daughter of Mr and Mrs Clay Lindemuth 13126 S Newland St receives the Northcross Service Award at Santa Ana College 35th commencement. She edited El Don and earned All American honors, worked as photographer for Long Beach Press Telegram suburban department, held multiple campus offices, acted in drama and will attend Stanford to study English and journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Grove
Jane Lindemuth
Clay Lindemuth
Newland St
Northcross
Santa Ana College
Eleanor Hammack Northcross
McNaughton
Jane
el Don
Long Head Press-Telegram
Miss Lindemuth
Sisterhood of Spinsters
Tavern Post
The
Literary Society
Associated Women
Will Rogers
Long Beach
Huntington Beach High School
Stanford University
School Jobs Quit by 23
Lynwood Unified District trustees accepted 23 more resignations of teachers and workers following the exit of two top executives. Supt. Dr. Fred Hosier announced the summer recreation program starting July 2 at multiple school playgrounds with grounds open daily 9 am to 4 pm under C. P. Walters. Seventeen teachers and six classified employees submitted resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynwood
Lynwood Unified
Fred Hosier
Frans McCall
Margery Fessier
Hosler
Lincoln
Lintbergh
Will Rogers
Washington and Wilson
C. P. Walters
Costa Mesa Citizens Council to Elect Officers
Costa Mesa, June 16. The annual officers meeting of the Costa Mesa Citizens Council will be held Monday at p.m. in the Main School. Members will ballot on a slate from the nominating committee including Mrs. Bessie Lounsberry, Robert Bennett and Bud Newman. Posts include chairman, vice chairman, secretary and treasurer. W. B. Johnson will not seek a third term as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costa Mesa
Equestrian Group Elects New Staff
BELLYLOWER June 16 Fred Hawkins has been elected to serve as president of Corral 13 Equestrian Trails Inc. The new officers are Frank Mattler vice president Tyke Hadley sergeant at arms Mrs Doris Shearer secretary George Van Diest treasurer Clarence Uttr ell state representative Leonard Bremer Glenn Shester Bil Davidson N D Iseminger and Casey Nowak board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellylower
Fred Hawkins
Corral 13
Equestrian Trails Inc
Frank Mattler
Tyke Hadley
Doris Shearer
George van Diest
Clarence ‘Uttrell
Leonard Bremer
Glenn Shester
Bil Davidson
N. D. Iseminger
Casey Nowak
Jamboree Set Tonight in Norwalk Park
Norwalk Manor Homeowners Association sponsors a jamboree tonight starting at 7 p m at Norwalk Park. Harold W Baerresen, president, announced a pot duck dinner and square dance as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Norwalk Manor
Bellflower Accident Leads to Balm Suit
An October Bellflower collision sparked two lawsuits in superior court. James L. Murray, riding with Donald Knowlton, seeks 2100 damages for injuries claiming Knowlton was negligent after a crash at Artesia Boulevard and Grand Avenue. Murray seeks 2000 general damages 450 medical expenses and 1630 lost income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Ans
Bellflower
Donald Knowlton
I ' James L. Murray
Knowlton
Artesia Blvd
Grand Ave
Murray
Knowleton
Norwalk Junior Women Plan Fathers Day Picnic
NORWALK June 40 Plans for a large wiener roast at a park were approved at the Norwalk Junior Women meeting. Garden Grove leaders Al Cinb and Mrs Milton Druey will chair the Jun 23 event from 7 30 to 10 00 a m meeting at the clubhouse at 8 0 to 0. The fundraiser supports the local Sea Scout unit. Members approved Lions Club carnival participation Aug 21–26. Mrs Wi S Newlin joined the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Weiner
Garden Grove
al Cinb
Milton Druey
Garden Grove Park
Eugene Tobias
Sea Scout
Wi S. Newlin
Paramount Teachers Begin Vacation Activities
Paramount Juniors High teachers plan summer activities across North America and Hawaii, including a two week training period with the Army, while others stay local to supervise or teach at camps. Notable names include Mary Alice Lawson, Stan Ostling, and Mrs Esther Ericson as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Paramount Juni
North America
Hawaii
Likekvist
Prince Will
Tel Cenet
Roctor
Williox North
Charles
Ore
Uni+versity
Fornin
Migs
Mary Alice Lawson
Evgene
Stan Ostling
Carp
Esther Ericson
Chesley ‘Isaacs
Floyd Hopper
Charles «Waters
Walter U
Receives Degree by and Leo Miler
Buena Park on June 16 reports graduations with several locals listed. Mrs Gilbert, Carl E Gilbert, Frances Moore and others are noted among those receiving degrees or planning trips to Hawaii and other destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Miler
Buena Park
John
Gilbert
Carl E. Gilbert
Frances Moore
Russell Bail
Buena
Fark Tene Anderson
Miss. Mary
Lewis
Pea
Darlington Ave
Ruthcalved
de Thomas
University of Red
Hawaii
Mese Legion Post Elects Staff Monday
Costa Mesa report on Post 455 at a Monday meeting electing officers for the new slate. Nominated were Bob Fisher as commander George Field as first vice commander Ralph Irwin as finance officer Homer Bombay as sergeant at arms Glen Cramer as chaplain Leroy Anderson as historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costa Mesa
Bob Fisher
George Field
Ralph Irwin
Homer Bombay
Glen Cramer
Leroy Anderson
Commission Approves Bus Fare Increase for Artesia Line
Norwalk June 16. The Public Utilities Commission approved about a 5 cent per ticket rise for the Artesia Bellflower Norwalk and Hawaiian Gardens bus line. The plan sets a 10 cent minimum fare across four zones with 5 cents for cross zone travel and ends most roundtrip fares except for elementary pupils at 10 cents one way or 15 cents round trip. Zone map includes San Gabriel River areas north of Artesia Street and sections west east and south of the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Guy H. Benton
Artesia-Bellflower
Hawaiian Gardens
William H. Gorman
Public Utilities Commission
California
Commission
San Gabriel River
Artesia St
Bellflower
Alendra St
Lincoln Ave
Artesia
183Rd St
Grove Bus Line Proposal Denied
Garden Grove residents will keep walking or use a circuitous Santa Ana route as a proposed extension of the Santa Ana Garden Grove bus to Westminster Ave to join the Pacific Electric Long Beach line was rejected by the Public Utilities Commission. J W Clayton, bus line owner, said the extension was an experiment and that he also seeks fare increases to 15 and 25 cents, noting a prior loss of 500 dollars from July 1, 1950, to March 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Grove
Long Beach
Santa Ana
Santa Ana Garden Grove
Garden Grove Blvd
State Hwy. 38
Westminster Ave
Pacific Electric
J. W. Clayton
Clayton
Public Utilities Commission
PUC
Slayton
Relief Corps Gives $214 to Needy
GARDEN GROVE June 14 The Women's Relief Corps issued an estimated 214 in foot, clothing, furniture and funeral sprays to families in need during the last half month, per Mrs. Corda Potts acting relief chairman. Members will gather at the home of Mrs. Annabelle Bryan 1010 N. Towner St Santa Ana. A monthly polluck June 20. Work will be done on aprons to be sold at a bazaar later this year. Refreshments at a meeting were arranged by Eula Woodruff, Laura Sprinkle, Lilian Vincent, Zula Hinkle, Mary Zlaket and Daisy Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Grove
Women’s Relief Corps
Corda Potts
Annabelle Bryan
N. Towner St
Santa
Ans
Mmes
Eula Woodruff
Laura Sprinkle
Lilian Vincent
Zula Hinkle
Mary Zlaket
Daisy Kelly
Market Burglarized in Norwalk Heist at 12564 Firestoke Blvd
Norwalk reports a rear storeroom burglary at a market on 12564 Firestoke Blvd at 7 40 p m. A case of cigars valued at 90 dollars was taken. Henry 8 Yamaga, owner, chased the thief who dropped a second case and fled in a nearby car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Firestoke Blvd
Henry
Yamaga
Long Range Army Romance Ties Bellflower Girl to German Courier
In Bellflower a U S Army airman stationed in Germany sent Miss Lorraine Mercier a double orchid corsage by wire as part of a long distance romance. Miss Mercier’s family, including her parents Mr and Mrs H G Mercier of Ives Ave, await more definite news as Trooper George Turner nears home from Grafenwahr.
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Bellflower
Germany
Lorraine Mercier
H. G. Mercier
Ives Ave
George Turner
Mercier
Excelsior
Turner
Grafenwahr
Ashburn
Georgia
Ballflower
Norwalk Park Budget Says Tax Reduction Likely
Norwalk Park District plans a tax rate cut of about ten cents per $100 of assessed value for the 1951-52 budget. The $108,475 capital outlay and $79,90 maintenance totals, with $46,750 for salaries, guide allocations including fencing, sidewalk lights, and picnic area improvements. A pool project reserve aims to start construction by September 1953 if permits allow. Architect Henry Wright drafts preliminary plans for an L shaped pool pod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Norwalk Park District
Winton Byrne
County Board of Supervisors
Burns
Henry Wright
Curtis Kistner and
Wright
Kiwanis Awards Scholarships At Artesia Graduations
Kiwanis Club presented annual eighth grade scholarship awards at Bloomfield and Faye Ross schools during graduation programs. Winners at Bloomfield included Arthur Kent and Marilyn Walton. at Faye Ross were Sally Gallego and Harber Cole, with each recipient named along with parentage and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artesia
Kiwanis Club
Bloomfield
Faye Rossi
Arthur Kent
Victor Kent
Horst Ave
Marilyn Walton
Etc. Walton
Faye Ross School
Sally Gallego
John J. Gallego
Alburtis Ave
Harber Cole
Centrelia Ave
Palm Tree Stolen From Parkway in Downey
Deputies report a six foot palm tree valued at 50 dollars was cut from the McKinley home frontage on Smallwood Avenue. The tree was sawed off about ten inches above ground, and authorities blame malicious mischief makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downey
Mary P. M
McKinley
Smallwood Ave
Lynwood Vacancy Filled and Home Burglary Report
Lynwood officers report a burglary at James B Baker’s home on 9327 E 166th St where a $500 jeweled pin and a $35 rifle were stolen. Front door damage and a 2.5 inch glass hole were noted. items taken from a closet and dresser. Also, Robert A Moffitt of 11020 State St will be appointed to the Lynwood City Council Tuesday to replace Herman Stroh. Moffitt, a Lynwood native and USC Law graduate, served as city treasurer and Red Cross drive chairman. WWII Navy veteran, married with two children. He is a longtime resident and past student leader at Lynwood High School and Compton student body president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellflower
James B. Baker
Exnwood
Robert A. Moffitt
State St
Jack Willard
Moffitt
Herman Stroh
Lynwood High School
Compton
University of Southern California Law School
Lynwood Girl Scout Council
American Red Cross
U. S. Navy
Eteen
Lynwood Man New Trustee at Compton College
Compton June 16 County Superintendent Dr C 4 Trillingham announced the appointment of Jimmy Walker of Lynwood as a Compton College trustee to replace Rev Edward B Wyckoff who resigned. Walker, a Lynwood insurance man and 24 year resident, assumes office June 95 and serves until June 30 1952. Wyckoff resigned from the board and as pastor to enlist as a chaplain major in the Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compton
Trillingham
Compton College
Jimmy. Walker
Lynwood
Edward B. Wyckoff
Walker
Rev. Wyckoff
First Baptist Church, Lynwood
Air Force
Fullerton Vacation School Begins Monday
Fullerton church school opens its first session Monday through Friday until June 29 for children aged 4 to 14. Richard Henderson, superintendent, reports daily classes from 9 to 11 30 a.m. featuring handicrafts games recreation and regular lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fullerton
Fullerston
Vacation Church
Richard Henderson
Absalom Sermon At Mayfair Church On Sunday
The Mayfair Presbyterian Church at Clark and Hedda Avenues will feature a sermon on Tragedy of Absalom at 3:45 am and 11 am led by Rev. Alien Searles. At 2:30 pm the National Presbyterian Mission choir begins rehearsal for a September national conference at Pacific Palisades, directed by Mrs. Betty Searles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellelowse
Mayfair Presbyterian Church
Clark
Hedda Aves
Alien’ Searles
National Presbyterian.Mission Choir
Mayfair Church
Pacific Palisades
Betty Searles
Artesia Man Hurt In Collision Near Fires Church
Downey police report says 65 year old Jessie W. Hayden of Norwalk Boulevard Artesia was injured when his car drifted and struck a traffic signal pole near Fires Church Street. Hayden received a chin cut and was treated on scene.
Irrigation Potential From Sewage Water Reclamation
Orange County plans wholesale reclamation of sewage wastewater for irrigation under a sanitation program starting next April 1. A trunk line will segregate industrial wastes from domestic flows, enabling secondary treatment for irrigation or storage, with a separate plant for primary treatment of other wastes near the ocean outfall. a farmer already used sewage water last year and eight more want to next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Ana
Orange County
Mane Rornaann Macanlias
Orange County Joint Outfell
Magnolia Rd
Euclid Ave
Talbert
Police Reservists to Man Stations in Whittier Night
Whittier police will permit regulars a night off next Monday as a 40 member reserve force takes over for five hours. Reservists will run the police desk and radio and handle all squad cars and downtown beats. The shift will cover a downtown burglary and a prowler incident among other issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittier
Polide
500 Club Winners in Buena Park Meeting
In Buena Park on June 16 prize winners were Mrs. W. Blose Mrs. W. B. Shaw and Mrs. Georgiana Boyd at a 500 Club gathering hosted by Mrs. Harold Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Park
of. W. Blose
W. B. Shaw
Georgiana Boyd
500 Club
Harold Welch
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Artesian
Korea War
Robert Rupe
Midway Camera Club
Grove Girl
Eams College
Citizens’ Council
Mesa
Mese Legion Post
Grove Bus Line
Relief Corps
Press-Telegram
Norwalk Park
Downey Tree
Lynwood City Fathers
Robert Moffitt
Lynwood Man New Trustee
Fullerton Vacation School
Austria
Emil Q. Watte
Los Alamitos
Tulin Air Base
Iron Cove
U. S. Air Force
Danube
Vienna
Berlin
USAF
Anaheim
CINE
Sven Sues
Abbott & Costello
Lossie In
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Painted Hills
Nubel Wit
Ceiliower
Bob Hope
Mortlys Maxwell
Lemon Drop Kid
Deff Chandler
Evelyn Keyes
Roadium
Abe
Jack
Joy Page
Opuilfighter
Patricia Neal
Dennis Morgan
New Avenue
Downey Ave
John Wayne
Patricia Heal
Gene Evans
Steve Brodie
iNew Meralta
Firestone
Stewart Granger
Walter Pidgeon
Donald O'Connor
Halene Carter
Norwalk Firestone Stvd
Torrey
Soldiers
Hulene Carter
San Pedro
Cabrillo Terminal
Alan Ladd
Phyllis Calvert
Lawrence Thaney
the Hoodlum
Torrance
Harbor Drive
Vermont
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Tennings
Oklahoma
Thelma Ritter
John Lund
Wilmington
Fox Granada
Flab Hope
Marilyn Maxwell
Lemon Drof Kid
Jett Chawdler
Evelys Keyes
Sompton
Mark Rosecrans
Long Beach Blvd
Yos Johnson
Worter Anderson
Robert Mitchum
Ava Gardner
Gardena Ee WE
Nina Sra Vorment von Johnson
Wormer Anderson
Bricn Donlevy
Elle
Ancient
Rome
Ronald Reagan
Asoud Fleming
Fabiola
Broadway
R. Broadway
Stave Coghram
David
Briam
Folsom Prison
Ane
Blyth
Merk Steve
Wetker's
Maiwell
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