Observance of Courtesy Month in Long Beach
The Long Beach Advertising Club promotes Courtesy Month with aims to raise public courtesy levels. The editor credits readers and local reporting for progress, cites an unusual sky sighting and a moon illusion, notes two rainbow terminations viewed from Ocean Center and Rainbow Pier, jokes about a future fifth Friday in February 1980, and asks readers about voter registration for the June 5 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ong Beach
Ocean Center Bldg
Phil
Poppler
F. Ahd M. Bank
Rainbow Pier
North Long Beach Methodist Church
Isid
Mildred Greenberg
Willow
Red Cross Opens Annual Drive in Long Beach
Long Beach Chapter of the American Red Cross launches its March fund campaign with thousands of volunteers visiting offices and homes to share the Red Cross message. Campaign chair Roland E. Robbins cites support from the public and ready willingness to fund services for servicemen, veterans, and disaster relief. Four thousand women in the home contacts division completed citywide information meetings under Mrs. Harry Hamilton Newton and Mrs. Bruce Mason. Early returns show healthy public response as volunteers prepare door to door solicitations. Lowell Hill Jr. chairs program luncheons, starting Friday at Veterans Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Roland E. Robbins
Robbins
Harry Hamilton Newton
Bruce Mason
Lowell Hill Jr
Veterans’ Memoal
Assessors to Tap Public Tomorrow in City Tax Roll
City officials announce 65 deputy assessors will begin work to value real and personal property for the 1952-53 municipal tax roll. If a household is not reached on first contact, a deputy leaves a notice with a second visit date. Veterans may claim exemptions by filing at the assessor’s office, with field deputies accepting prior year exemptions. first time filers must appear in person. A $1000 exemption applies if total property value is under $35,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Vandecar
Vandecar
Vandecar Ald
City Warrants Up for Public Perusal Monday
City postings will display February warrants issued by the city. City Auditor John F.R. Mansell will place the warrants on the bulletin board in City Hall lobby, following City Council action. February disbursements totaled 4 188 091 34 dollars. Largest warrant 2 106 146 52 for government bonds purchases. Smallest expense 31 cents to Smithorp Long Beach for breather assemblies used in safety masks. A total of 1422 warrants were issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thhe City Hall
John FR. Mansell
Smithorp
Long Beach
Sgt. Starks Arrives in Seattle With Far East Troops
SFC Walter Starks of 2203 Caspian Ave. is among 1360 servicemen arriving today in Seattle aboard the transport Sylvester Antolak, announced by the Department of Defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SFC
Walter Starks
Caspian Ave
Far East
Seattle
Wash
Sylvester Antolak
Department of Defense
No Tune But Beat Is There Harmonica Baby
Rosie Shinder and her harmonica rhythm amaze at 1 year old. The child exhaled and inhaled on the mouth organ since nine months, quickly claiming the instrument as her favorite toy and showing serious focus while rocking to its sounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosie Shinder
Press-Telegram
Cherles Tally
Edward
Clara Shinder
Terrace Dr
Marely
Rosie
Clara
North Caucasus displacements urged UN study and return plan
A North Caucasian National Committee meeting in Jong Beach forwarded to U N Secretary Trygve Lie and others a resolution seeking a UN led thorough study of the 1944 seizure of the North Caucasus by Soviet forces. It alleges 800000 Chechens Ingushes Karachays and Balkars were banished to Siberia with 200000 dying en route and calls for a plan to allow returns with self governed arrangements. Dr George Dotson presented the resolution at a Long Beach public meeting where it passed unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
North Caucasus
Russia
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
U. N
Charles J. Kersten
Wisconsin
Sultan Kuatza
Long Beach
North Caucasian National Committee
Kuatza
Siberia
Caucasus
Persia
Turkey
India
George Dotson
Long Beach City College
Trinity Lutheran Church
Pedestrian Killed Friday Identified
A woman pedestrian killed in a traffic crash Friday night was identified yesterday as Julia N. Beck, about 60, of 376 Central Park East. She was identified by her brother after investigators traced her address via special shoes and a door key on the body. Driver Ruby Reed, 39, of 951 Upland Ave., San Pedro, was booked for felony drunk driving and manslaughter, released on $1000 bail, returnable March 6. Funeral pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia N. Beck
Cxtroll Park East
George P. Christenson
Lindero Ave
King Head
Fred Porter
Junipera Ave
Ruby Heed
Upland Ave
San Pedro
Joseph M. Maltby
Patgerson & Snively Mortuary
Nebraska Picnic in California Marred by High Wind
About 1000 Nebraskans gathered at Bixby Park for the milwinter picnic despite 65 mph gusts. Paul S. Dietrich, president of the Nebraska Society, canceled the program but the county registrations and reunions continued. Families from Lyons and Buffalo County, plus Cornhuskers transplanted to Santa Ana and Bellflower, shared stories and memories while Western entertainer Power River Jack mingled with oldtimers from North Platte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Scheol
Brown County
Art Neumann
Fidler Ave
Kakewood
Nell Morgan
California
DG Garvis
Dee B. Flood
Bryce
Santa Ana
Lyons
Neb
Buffalo County
Dick Hindman
Stanbridge Ave
Bellflower
Power River Jack
North Platte
Buffalo Bill
Jack
Bill
Bixby Park
E. L Newall
Concordia
Kans
D. G. Garvis
Dae
Flood
Jr High Plant Constructions Get U S OK
National Production Authority approved building Hamilton Junior High at 70th St and Orange Ave and Marshall Junior High at Wardlow Rd and Woodruff Ave. Each school will have 21 classrooms two shops a health unit and a lunchroom. Plans nearing completion, aiding projected enrollment growth and alleviating congestion at Lindbergh and Lakewood areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
70Th St
Orange Ave
National Production Authority
Long Beach
Marshall
Wardlow Rd
Woodrutt Ave
Douglas A. Newcomb
NPA
Lindbergh
Oratory Contest Finals Wednesday Night District Event
Nine high schools from Polytechnic Wilson St Anthony's Banning San Pedro Compton Excelsior Venice Santa Monica compete in the Native Sons of the Golden West district finals at Town Hall. Winner and two runners up advance to Southern California finals in Los Angeles next month. State finals set for Fresno in May with $1000 bond to champion. Ed Martin hosts district finals with James Ray as chairman and Joseph Souza handling publicity. Three Long Beach businessmen serve as judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igh
Native Sons of
Golden West
Town Hall
Long Beach
Polytechnic
Wilson
St. Anthony's
Banning
San Pedro
Compton
Excelsior
Venice
Santa Monica
Ed Martin
James Ray
Joseph Souza
OPS Will Probe Robinson Case
Patrick BE Gavan of the San Diego OPS said he would investigate Edward Robinson Jr. son of film actor Edward G. Robinson Jr. claimed he was overcharged for two white sidewall tires by Fullerton garage man Young Robinson. Young Robinson was arrested on a bad-check charge after stopping payment on a $139 check to Garageman VU Ledger. The actor’s son was arrested on a Santa Ana warrant and freed on $10,000 bail arranged by his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick BE. Gavan
San Diego
Office of Price Stabilization
Edward G. Robinson Jr
Fullerton
Young Robinson
VU. J. Ledger
Santa Ana
Long Beach City College Has Most Veterans Enrolled
Long Beach City College led California junior colleges in veteran enrollment for day classes. State education data as of October 1, 1951 show 912 veterans at LBCC, with Los Angeles City College second at 638. LBCC total enrollment is 3,200 in liberal arts, while LA City College totals 5,550.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach City College
California Junior College
State Department of Education
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles
Regional Meet Sets Stage for Douglas Strike Action
United Auto Workers Local 148 will hear Walter Reuther and C V O Halloran on the eve of a possible midnight strike at the Douglas aircraft plant. The talks aim to resolve the union shop issue amid Wage Stabilization Board recommendations for wage hikes and contract terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Auto Workers Union Local 148
International
Walter Reuther
Douglas Aircraft
Reuther
Veterans Memorial Stadium
UAW
C. V. O'Halloran
WSB
Postman Bites From Canine Pack Around Lakewood
Lakewood postman Mervin Haworth has suffered 12 dog bites in 12 months while delivering parcels along Euclid Avenue. Only one bite required medical care. Haworth believes barking dogs should be in the Postman’s Creed and now avoids dogs by returning parcels to the office when a dog is near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin Haworth
Lakewood
Carl M. Massengale
Pepperwood Ave
Press-Telegram
Haworth
Euclid Ave
Fido
Heworth
Havworth
Sam Wilson
Sam
Leo Lynes
Lakewood Branch
U. S
Lynes
General Kean to Be Guest at Dinner
Maj. Gen. William 5. Kean commanding general of the Third Corps at Fort MacArthur will be the guest of the city's Armed Services Commission at 7:20 p.m. Monday at a dinner in the Virginia Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 5. Kean
Third Corps
Fort MacArthur
Armed Services Commission
Virginia Country Club
L B Airport Revenue Nears Self Support
City Auditor Mansell reports 1950-51 airport expenses 116,084.22 with revenue 114,338.14, nearly balancing the Municipal Airport in its 1924 establishment era. Major income came from U S Air Force lease 38,000 Standard Airlines 16,467.55 and landing fees 10,778.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Mansell
Daugherty Field
U. S. Air Force
Standard Air Lines
San
Mansell
Aeronautics Department
Academy Vessel Will Stop Here
The Golden Bear, California Maritime Academy’s white training ship, will arrive at Long Harbor on March 29 for a four day visit after completing its voyage in Peruvian waters. Midshipmen pursue a three year BS degree and merchant marine officer licenses, with ensign appointments to the Naval Reserve after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Bear
California Maritime Academy
California
Long c Harbor
Merchant Marine
Naval Reserve
No Candy! Girl Freed From Candy Machine At Salon
Five year old Candy Rankin of 1990 W. Zith Street wandered into a beauty salon at 134 E. Eighth. While her mother Mrs. Helen Rankin received hair treatment, Candy tried to retrieve candy by reaching through a slot in a candy machine. Her arm jammed, firefighters were summoned to open the door and free her. Candy did not obtain any candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candy Rankin
Candy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richard Askam
Howard Gibeault
Askam
Howard
Gibeault
BOS
Il.b.red Cross
Sgt. Starks
Harmonica Baby
L. B
Jr. High Plant Constructions
U.S. OK
OPS
Robinson
L. B. College
Douglas
NG Beach Press
Geleoram
Bad Lembre
Gen
Kean
L.B
Academy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!