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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1955

Page

19

Fathers Day notes and civic meeting energy in Long Beach

Fathers Day messages delight Roy Coddington as his sons send warm wishes. Civic groups in Long Beach push faster meetings under chairs like Dick Tobay and Bernard Clare, while Gould and Carney drive lively discussions. A government conference shines when Harold Kennedy delivers an off the cuff talk, drawing genuine applause and engagement.

inHis Domi Dick Tobay Longe Geach Bernard Clare City Armed Services Tal Adm Carney Ovd Slociman Gould Siwanis Club Gould Hal Moore

Vermillion Hosts Fraternal Order of Eagles Convention

Vermillion mayor welcomed 2100 Eagles and auxiliary at Municipal Auditorium for the 2nd State aerie and seventh annual convention opening. Separate meetings followed the joint inaugural with state officers from Oakland Santa Maria and Lone international.

George M. Vermillion Order of Eagles Municipal Auditorium State Aerie Dane Vention Auniliery Eagle Delerates California Nermilton Gilbert L. Seaver Oakland Louise Gamable Santa Maria Carrol Bennett Lone International Prosident Grand Auxiliary Eagle Arthur &. Ehrmann Milwaukee Eagle Publications Ehrmann Eagles Crusade For Freedom Crusade For Safety Damon Runyon Cancer Fund Ineal Verses Marta Mol Oftroit The Eagles’ National Freedom Committee Radio Free Europe Fraternal Joseph J. Dodd

Debaters Behind Bars After Riverfront Robbery

Three robbery suspects from USS Helena were captured after a dispute over who would drive led to a clash while fleeing a wallet snatching on Moling Ave and Queen Blvd at about 3 am. Victim Donald D. Poule of 209 Belmont Ave. identified the trio as Negyman Bygon Gillman Louis Flami Jr. and Bobby Irvin, ages 18 to 28, all aboard the vessel.

Honest Petaway Cay Iria Gillman Smith Gilman anderVin Smirl

Woman Hurt as Parked Truck Hit In Sunset Beach

A Long Beach woman suffered critical injuries at 5 15 am when her car rammed the rear of a parked tank truck on Los Patos Ave near Coast Highway. Ruby Archer 26 of 1340 Chestnut Ave was unconscious and taken to Seaside Hospital after being wedged under the tanker. Police said she apparently slept at the wheel. the truck was legally parked and no skid marks were observed.

Sunset Beach Long Beach Bailey Coast Hoy Los Patos Ave Ruby Archer Chestnut Ave Seaside Hospital J Sculboard Coast Tiny

World Cruise Return of 80-foot Ketch Adios

Newport Beach readers note the 80-foot ketch Adios, which sailed five years ago and capsized in an Indian Ocean storm, is due to dock today. Thomas and Joyce Steele, then 23, crossed the Pacific in a voyage that included Australia, South Africa, the West Indies, Florida, the Panama Canal, and the Pacific Coast, surviving delays and stints ashore to fund the trip. Now 28, the couple head west again as their vessel comes home.

Newport Line World Thomas Joyce Steele Pacific Australia South Africa West Indies Florida Panamasa Canal Pacific Coast Indian Ocean

Do It Yourself Encyclopedias Sell Rapidly at 99 Cents

More than 62,000 volumes of the Independent Press-Telegram Do It Yourself encyclopedia have been purchased to date. Each 12 book set costs 99 cents plus a coupon printed every Sunday in the paper. The encyclopedia is filled with ideas for making homes more beautiful and comfortable.

Independent Press-Telegram

1900 Dogs to Vie at Harbor Cities Kennel Show

Nearly 1900 pedigreed dogs will parade in 11 judging rings at Veterans Memorial Stadium for the Harbor Cities Kennel Club all breed show and obedience trials. The event awards 10000 dollars in trophies and AKC championship points with breeds from sporting to toy groups, plus rare dogs never seen before. Obedience tests mark both days with Lakewood Obedience Club featuring daily displays and best in show elimination late Sunday afternoon.

Veterans Memorial Stadium Harbor Cities Kerinei Club American Kennel Club Lakewood

Douglas Oil Wins Parcel in Huntington Beach

The State Lands Commission awarded a 320 acre parcel to Douglas Oil Co for development along Huntington Beach municipal tide lands. Douglas plans a test near 0 foot dual zone test near Main zones with Royalties paid to the state on a sliding scale from 16 34 percent to 75 percent based on production, said W G Krieger, Douglas president.

State Lands Commission Huntington Beach Douglas Oil Co Duill Monch Sth. St Hwy. GL 1St St W. G Krieger

Man and wife held here for bank robbery

Federal agents arrested George Herward Miller and his wife Marie Edith Miller on suspicion of robbing a Toledo Washington bank of 1831 dollars and 50 cents. They were arrested in North Long Beach and remanded to Los Angeles County jail for arraignment before Commissioner Ted Hocke. The robbery occurred on February 4.

Federal Bureau of Investigation George Herward Miller Marie Edith Toledo Wash Millers North Long Beach Los Angeles County Ted Hocke

Bay Admits Theft of Car and Burglary Case

Two police officers stopped a 16 year old motorist at 5th Street and Pacific Avenue at 4 am. They questioned him about the car ownership after admitting theft of the car and burglary.

Bay 5Th Strand Pacific Ave

Officer Hurt in Crash With Cited Driver in Westchester

Police report an officer injured in a crash at Locust Ave and 20th St in the Westchester district. The other driver was cited for burglary and grand theft. the officer received medical attention for back and neck pain.

W. 3. Platt David L. Hughes L. C. Dodd Westchester Los An Locust Ave 20Th St Wiliam G. Jones Woodroft Ave Bellflower the Bay Cr Runin Los Angeles Hughes Jauta

450 Projects Shut Down as Marina Work Skips Ahead Strike

AFL Opera Engineers Union spurred a coast wide walkout in Southern California stopping dredging and piling on a mult imillion dollar marina project. About 2,500 workers idle across 12 counties as 450 projects halt including Navy pier work and long list of major sites. Negotiations in Los Angeles resumed as federal mediator Buddy Hagen joined discussions amid a 23 percent pay demand from the union versus a 9 percent offer over two years.

Marina AFL Opera Engineers Union Califfornia Merina Jack D. Greenstreet Greenstreet Feisty Assn Associated General Contractors Home Builders Institute Magnolia Ave. Navy Pier Sally Miller Anseo Long Beach Ates Orange County San Pedro Wilmington Torrance Lomita Redondo Beach Palos Verdes California San Diego County Los Angeies Federal Enach Buddy Davies Bridge

Signal Hill robbery suspects confess in Mexico

Two wounded men confess to robbing the Signal Hill sporting goods store at 112 Werlow Road. Creswell 18 of Lakewood admits holding the rifle. Mahoney claims he was the second man. Guns and ammo valued at about 1200 dollars were taken. most recovered. They face murder charges if an officer dies, else assault with a deadly weapon and weapons charges. Authorities will forward the info to the district attorney.

Signal Hill Ted Murphy Edward Creswell Quigley City of Lakewood Patch L. Mahoney Virginia Ave Lynnwood Aleman Tijuana Mahoney Murphy G. Morrow Creswell District Attorney’s Office

Three Hurt in Collision Involving CHP Cars

A crash between a California Highway Patrol unit and another car injured two officers and a teenager in Compton on Thursday. Investigator Dele Westergaard, 42, of Long Beach, suffered neck shoulder and head injuries but was admitted to St. Francis Hospital. Investigator Jack Shoemaker, 47, of Los Angeles, had a minor knee injury. Jarren Blair, 18, of Compton Ward 5, treated for chest injuries at Community Medical Hospital.

California Highway Patrol Compton Dele Westerpaard

11 year old held in apartment theft case

Illinois boy aged eleven was arrested in connection with a burglary at an apartment. A 60 year old driver, Floyd W. Cole, drove into a liquor store at 1090 Atlantic Ave, causing damage to a building and injuring no one. Coins valued at $17 and a knife were stolen, and the youth reportedly had the items on his person when detained. The driver fell asleep at the wheel, causing a collision with a moving van and breaking front plate glass.

Long Beech Lynwood Offory E. Thompson Atlantic Ave Floyd W. Cole Santa Fe Ave Cormplon Atlantic

Cart Given to Reward Mailman for Service at Parade

Patrons of mailman Theron Myers presented a wheeled mail cart at a ceremony on Pa raisic Ave after a month of advocating by Dad Pottenger and others. The gift honors Myers steady service and cheerful demeanor as he wheels mail due to lack of government provision for carts. Separate raid case involves six health device cases and arrests of doctors for mis leading advertising and diagnostic claims.

Myers Pacific Ave Dud Potstenger Mailman Theron Myers Alth St Paraisic Ave Dad Pottenger Pacifics Bael Pottanger Pottenger Blues Janch Charles T. Sich State Bureau of Food and Drax

Jury Admits Capacity but Not Honesty

Victor L. Graham, 37, of 6003 Dunrebin Ave, City of Take- Wood, was tried for two burglaries after being found intoxicated at the time of the offenses. He was convicted on the two burglary charges and faces sentencing July 21. he remains free on $1,000 bail.

Victor L. Graham Dunrebin Ave Take- Wood Graham Painter McCoy's Market Bell- Mower Blvd Lakewood Lan William Gray South St Vnce Joseph M.malthy

Monoxide Fumes Fatal to Man Seventy-One

John A. Sprrowl a retired Navy veteran died at Veterans Hospital after being found unconscious from carbon monoxide fumes in his car. Police filed a death by own action report. Sprrowl's wife Marie Spo rowl said he had recently been under severe mental strain.

John A. Sprrowl Argonnet Ave Vaterans Hospital Liseek Sprrowl Marie FE. Sporowl

Orange County League Tours Disney Project Opening Preview

The Orange County League of Cities hosted a July 18 Disney project preview at the Elks Clubhouse. CG V W. Wood general manager Van Frence and Edwin Ettinger spoke to 390 members and guests led by Mayor Gredy Travis Buena Park and Mayor Charles A. Pearson of Anaheim.

Disneyland Orange County League of Cities Playland Funland CG V W. Wood van Frence Edwin Ettinger League Elks Clubhouse Gredy Travis Buena Fark Charles A. Peerson Anzheims

Alumni Association Donates 200 Dollars to LBSC Loan Fund

Long Beach State College's Alumni Association presents 200 dollars to its short term loan fund to aid qualified students. President Dr. P Victor Peterson accepts the gift at the annual installation banquet. New board members Gerger Amsbury Morton Richardson join the association with officers Delleney Cross Blum Hall.

Long Beach State College Joan Delleney Irv Cross Gertrude Blum Estelle Hall State College P. Victor Peterson Eft Paul Gergen

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