Anglers Find Utopia Party Brings Home Turtles and Bass
Nine Southern California anglers sailed from San Felipe on Feb 23 aboard a 60 foot Mexican canvas shrimp boat to the Islas Encantadas in the Gulf of California. They returned with two large sea turtles and more than 100 sea bass of several varieties including near record white sea bass. The crew included Gerald Ek Price and Clay Lindemuth among others. The islands are uninhabited except for wildlife and are rarely visited due to isolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enchanted Islands
San Luis Gonzaga Group of Islands
Gulf of California
Tom Youmans
Westminster
Cay Rogers
Midway City
Bean Rencher
Clay Lindemuth
Garden Grove
Lindemuth
Southern California
San Luis Gonzaga
Islas Encantadas
Gerald Ek
Price
Coy Rogers
Glenn Gill
Long Beach
Air Line
Withliam Cheney
Santa Ana
Stan Smith
Deni Terrell
San Francisco
San Felipe
Mexico
Los Alamitos to form water district soon
Los Alamitos plans a formal election date for a water district and related utilities. County supervisors approved election timing and district boundaries including the lighting district. The proposed area covers business and residential zones east to include the Wessels ranch and Burrows dairy.
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Los Alamitos
Board of Supervisors
Lura Lahourdette
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Wessels
Charles. Burrows
Labourdette
Wounding of Sgt Floyd Robinson at Newford Beach
March 1 Newport Beach Army man serving in Korea witnessed the wounding of Sgt Floyd Robinson 1504 W Ocean Dr by a mortar burst during an engagement with Chinese. His mother Mrs R H Robinson received wire notice. Witness Sgt Harold Spies 50522 38th St reported the event to his mother Mrs Gerald G Spies at the same address.
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Newford Beach
Newport Beach
Korea
Floyd Robinson
Ocean Dr
R. H. Robinson
Robinson
Sfe
Harold Spies
38Th St
Gerald G. Spies
Vocalist Christine Potter to sing at Bethany Church
Christine Potter, a lyric soprano, will guest solo at the 11 a.m. service at Bethany Congregational Church in Norwalk. Rev. Paul T. Lauby, pastor, announced the guest appearance set for March 1.
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Norwalk
Iss Christine Potter
Bethany Congregational Church
Paul T. Lauby
Fire destroys Sears Whittier Plant building
WHITTIER, March 1. Fire believed started from a cigarette smoked by an employee caused damage estimated at 4000 dollars to the Component Parts Co. plant, 10207 Colima Rd, Friday, according to sheriff's reports. Ralph L. Abes, 11823 Colima Ave., owner, estimated the loss to the building at 1000 dollars and equipment at 3000 dollars.
Mr Barry's Etchings Selected by Thespians
Downey Theater Workshop selects Mr Barry's Etchings a modern Robin Hood comedy for April. John Williams, director, expects rehearsals to begin Monday.
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Mr. Barry
Artesia Flood Relief Referred to Governor for Action
Artesia officials seek state aid for flood control projects after January storms. James Alderson of the Chamber of Commerce flood control committee received a letter from Gov. Earl Warren’s office. The note, signed by Beach Vasey, says Warren will consider the matter for a special legislative session presentation.
Harvey Machine to build large aluminum press in Torrance
Torrance based Harvey Machine Company, in cooperation with the U S Air Force and aircraft manufacturers, plans a multimillion dollar aluminum press to speed wing and airframe production for military planes. The project aims to stamp out wing sections and improve airfoil quality, with several related meetings and community representatives from Orange and Los Angeles Counties anticipated.
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Torrance
Harvey Machine Company
Prin Nenee Doenvikad Ae Enunvall
Harvey
U.S. Air Force
Air Force
Orange
Los Angeles
Chamber of Commerce Officer
Aluminum
Thomas
Jansen
Bellflower
Edward al Harvey Machine Company
Len
Los Alamitos
C. J. Hargitt
Reading
Three Heliports in Harbor Area on County Plan
Wilmington March 1 Approval granted the Los Angeles County master plan for a helicopter passenger service with heliports in Wilmington San Pedro and Rolling Hills extending to a first U S helicopter network. County aviation director William J Fox said the plan awaits a final hearing before the board of supervisors to establish the service and envisages regular flights between 128 heliports at sub 1000 feet to avoid air traffic conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Los Angeles County
San Pedro
Rolling Hills
William J. Fox
Eee Penne Tae Ener
Eee
Eeee Board of Supervisors
Fox
United States
Biltmore
Los Angeles
International Airport
Inglewood
San Francisco
Plague of Flies Looms Over Wilmington City
Wilmington officials warn of a coming plague of flies unless poultry and animal raisers face tighter regulation. Dr Dean Gilman harbor district health officer cites early reports of swarms citywide and says the health department seeks an ordinance plus 16 new inspectors. Much danger lies in open areas near farms with summer in view.
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Wilmington
Dean Gilman
Harbor District
Gilman
Health Department
Los Angeles
Laurel District Plans Get Nod for New Elementary School
Laurel District School board won approval from the state Department of Architecture and Planning for a $200,000 elementary school at Katella Avenue and Bloom Field Street. Final Finance department clearance is pending before bids can be advertised, with opening expected within days. The facility will be about half the size of the district master plan and serve Los Altos as its second elementary school.
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Los Alamitos
Laurel District School Board
Katella Ave
Bloom Field St
Jack Weaver
State Department of Architecture and Planing
Department of Finance
Mesa Factory to Turn Out Gas Grenades
Costa Mesa report says Eldon Manufacturing of Los Angeles will begin producing tear gas grenades March 24 under a U S Army Chemical Corps contract. The local plant owned by Larry O Gara will handle operations. Grenades are for troop training and riot control shipments to occupied countries. Burroughs, vice president, states the local grenades will not be dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costa Mesa
Eldon, Manufacturing Company
Los Angeles
U.S. Army Chemical Corp
W. L. Burroughs
Larry O’gara
Burroughs
Downey Opens Rio San Gabriel School for 425 Students
Downey marks the opening of the Rio San Gabriel School in the Downey Elementary School District with a $399,270 facility. Superintendent Joe Coss announces regular full-day sessions for all non kindergarten students and 425 children from kindergarten through sixth grade will transfer to the new campus at Woodyuf and Gotham Streets.
Downey Women Explorers Honor Husbands At Club Night
Downey March 1 Members of the Women s Club and their husbands attended the annual husbands night dinner at the clubhouse. Dana and Ginger Lamb authors of Quest of my Lost City were highlighted in a tribute by Mrs R J Howes president. Mrs J R Hoyle played piano and Mrs E McLain gave cello solos. Edward Soby led community singing. Program chair Mrs William Buckley. Decorating by Mrs Nick Franzen with support from Mrs RB Plane and Mrs A H Plane. Flowers from gardens of Mrs B C Van Dusen and Mrs W G Powell.
Cypress Folk to Seek 300 Fund
Cypress folk plan a Red Cross drive targeting 300 dollars with a campaign starting next week. Rev W D Howard leads the mobilization assisted by Haskell Kelley Bert Arnold is Cypress division fund chairman and Mrs T W Clark heads the rural drive. Artesia drive to raise 6406 starts March 6 with 100 volunteers under Gerald Adams. Major William Haynie will chair for the Hawaii Garden’s Association region as the drive runs through March 15.
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Huntington Beach
Orange County Red Cross
Laura R. Warren
South Orange County
Millie Nitzkowski
Arevail Hyde
Robert Mandie
Robert Larson
Herb Wood
William Schryer
Fress-Telegram
Cypress
Marell
Red Cross
Rev. W. D. Howard
Rev. Howard
Haskell Kelley
Anaheim
Bert Arnold
T. W. Clark
Antesia
Artesia
Gerald Adams
Adams
Willow’ School
William Haynie
Hawaiian Garden
Businessmen's Assoreation
School Issues Up at Downey
Downey March 1 two school issues go before the citizens advisory committee March 6 at 7:10 p.m. Don Cleveland secretary announced. Issues include grading youngsters in the schools and final plans for a 1,050,000 school bond election set for March 18. New statistics on need for additional classrooms will be presented with costs of schools versus home construction.
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Downey
Downey Elementary Scholal District Citizens Advisory Committee
Don Cleveland
Norwalk Church Services Listed
Norwalk on March 7 announces Rev. J. M. Nation of Temple Baptist Church will preach "The Last of God's Invitation" at 11 a.m. communion. Sunday school starts 9:30 a.m. at 12184 E Sproul St. Baptist Youth Fellowship meets 6:30 p.m. with evening service at 7:30 p.m. at Legion hall.
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Norwalk
Braham
J. M. Nation
Temple Baptist Church
Edith Renses
E. Sproul St
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Legion Hall
Buses Assured for Norwalk Imperial Crest Tract
Imperial Crest Homeowners Association members heard that bus service for the 1200 home Imperial Crest tract, bounded by Norwalk Pioneer and Lakeland, should start in May or June. Chapman of Holbrook Transit Lines said the link to Norwalk Bellflower and Whittier would open once state highway blueprint approvals are complete. Street lights installation to begin within 30 days, with Harold Mays noting state approval is the sole obstacle due to Pioneer and Norwalk Boulevard lighting district control. Edna Stigler reported on Norwalk Coordinating Council activities. Prospective Norwalk District hospital discussed for next meeting led by Eileen Brennan.
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Norwalk
Imperial Crest Tract
Pioneer Blvd
Lakeland Ave
Imperial Crest Homeowners Association
Lakeland School
Chapman
Holbrook Transit Lines
Bellflower
Whittier
Harold Mays
Mays
State Highway Department
Pioneer and Norwalk Blvd
State Department
Edna Stigler
Eileen Brennan
Hospitals Get Approved Listing in Los Angeles Area
Los Angeles March 1 hospitals approved listing includes 12 institutions in the Los Angeles coastal plain area spanning Orange County and the city metropolitan area. Four lie in Long Beach with others in Compton Fullerton Lywood Orange San Pedro Torrance and Torrance Memorial.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles Coastal Plain
Orange County
American College of Surgeons
City
City of
Long Beach
Compton Sanitarium
Fullerton Hospital
St. Francis Hospital
Lywood
Orange County General Hospital
St. Joseph Hospital
Orange
San Pedro Community Hospital
Harbor General Hospital
Jared Sidney Torrance Memorial Hospital
Torrance
Torrance List Exceeds 1951 High Figure
Torrance reports February 1952 building permits total 3 191 922 bringing year to date to 5 775 950. Major drivers include 124 homes near 186th St and Prairie Ave by Donta-Ran, 155 homes by Community Builders at Redondo Beach Blvd and Prairie Ave, and a 550 000 permit for a General Petroleum refinery unit. In Compton February permits exceed 1 220 000, led by 896 500 for Walton Junior High School. plans filed for a 1 250 000 Centennial Senior High School at Central Ave and El Segundo Blvd.
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Torrance
186Th St
Prairie Ave
Donta-Ran Company
Redondo Beach Blvd
General Petroleum Co
Compton
William T. Corum
Walton Junior High School
W. Greenleaf Dr
Corum
Building Department
Centennial Senior High School
Central Ave
el Segundo Blvd
Buzzing Planes Probed Over Lomita Airport Movements
Lomita residents report loud low-flying planes from Torrance Municipal Airport. Assemblyman Vincent Thomas says state aviation chief B M Doolen will order a full investigation into the buzzing, after airport pattern changes were reportedly ignored. A local protest leader cites 35 planes flying low over Lomita last Sunday, threatening safety and disturbing daytime workers.
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Lomita
Torrance Municipal
B. M. Doolen
State Aeronautics Commission
Vincent Thomas
Thomas
Doolen
Malcolm Cameron
Cameron
UMT Opposed at Whittier Union
Whittier's Ministerial Union unanimously opposes universal military training and will send letters to Senator Richard Nixon Senator William Knowland and Representative Pat Hillings notifying them of the action. The union urges Whit tier citizens with similar views to write as well.
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Whittier
California
Richard M. Nixon
William ¥. Knowland
Pat Hillings
Laguna to Gain 62-Unit Motel in Aliso Beach District
Laguna Beach March 1. C. E. Hedrick Sr plans a motel and drive in restaurant and bar in the Aliso beach district. The 62 unit motel will be operated with his new Aliso Laguna Trailer Coach Park.
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Laguna Beach
Aliso Beach
C. E. Hedrick, Sr
Hedrick
Winds Topple Trees Across Lomita and Compton Streets
Strong winds toppled trees across Lomita blocking six streets including Eshelman and Zephyr to Anaheim Street and 262nd. Two homes were damaged in Lomita with a pine branch tearing down power lines at Monte Vista and 262nd. In Compton a car was damaged as trees disrupted Powerline installations and a substation. Neighbors John Boyd Ray Thompson J. Whalley Gordon Wilcox and Richard Warren reported property damage and creased vehicles from fallen trees.
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Lomita
Eshelman Ave
Zephyr Ave
Anaheim St
Monte Vista Ave
John
Boyd
262Nd St
Compton Compton
Ie Firestone
Tucker
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Carl Hanna
Stanley Hadfield
Hanna
Hadfield
Press-Telegram
Utopia
Chum Seon
Harbor Area
Laurel
Explorers
Cypress Folk
Norwalk Church Services Listed
UMT
Whittier Union
Laguna
J. C. Gentle
QMC
Gary
Ray Thompson
Governor Ave
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