Filing Time Nearing in Primary Tempo
Filing opens Wednesday for the June 8 primary. Candidates may file March 10 to April 2 with required sponsor lists and party fees. The 44th Assembly District sees a race with Herbert R. Klockstein seeking re election and others weighing bids. In the 70th District W S Grant and Robert Weake announce, while Democrats plan an endorsement March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
Herbert BR. Klockstemn
Roy Sanders
Democratic Council
R. J
Nassell
Klockstein
W. S. Grant
Robert Weake
Enderse
Craig Hosmer
Joseph M. Kenpick
Ex Mayor of Avalon Sees Merger With Long Beach Favored
Ex mayor Al Bombard said Avalon residents are strongly in favor of consolidating with Long Beach. He and Avalon representatives plan to meet officials and chamber to discuss consolidation while noting Avalon’s self support and low debt. Bombard urged that consolidation would benefit both cities and provide a mainland front door for Avalon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalon
Long Beach
al Bombard
Avalon Citizens
Long “Beach
Bombard
Dan
Merrill Porter
Fred Hochbern
Chester Smith
Victor Lytle
al Call
Political Briefs on Candidates and Local Elections
Local notes report withdrawals and campaign finance concerns as six candidates vie for a judgeship and a congressional seat. Deputy Kenrick urged civic welfare while parties discuss primary chances and legal curbs amid a busy slate of speakers and meetings across Anaheim and Lakewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashh
Walnut
Ras
Golden
Sao
Pine
Ea Cochran
Aviratir Ave
Kenrick
Sng
Anaheim Blynt
Dist
Atty
Thomas W
Charles Wallace
Pike
Traffic progress report cites 1953 city improvements
Engineer Robert Dier described a 1953 city traffic program with scramble regulation and one way streets in the business district. Highlights include new downtown patterns on Pina and Locust Aves, eight harbor district streets, eight intersections, 244 miles of Long Beach Freeway opened, Pico Freeway and Ocean Blvd Bridge planning, and initial work on the Sepulveda Cross-town Freeway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert D. Dier
City Mar
Sam E. Vickers
Pina Ave
Locust Ave
Harbor District
State Division of Highways
Long Beach
Ninth St
Pico Freeway
Ocean Blvd
Sepulveda
Municipal Auditorium
Lucille Murdock
Joseph, Ave
Sociation of America
Los Angeles
Scandinavia Society to Note Anniversary Dinner Tonight
The American Scandinavian Society plans a 6 40 dinner tonight at Trinity Lutheran Church to mark an anniversary. Thomas S Hansen, the society's first president, is expected to attend. Officers will be elected and music offered after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Scandinavian Society
Trinity ‘Lutheran Church
Thomas S. Hansen
Boy 6 Injured Falling From Playground Bars
Six year old boy Johnauys from 213 Corona Ave fractured a clavicle after falling from playground bars at Lowell Elementary School. He received emergency treatment and X rays at Seaside Hospital and was later released to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suevenewanate
Johnauys
Corona Ave
Lowell Elementary
Seaside Hospital
Obituary notices and ship arrivals and vessels in port
Jones family obituary notices from Seal Beach and Long Beach, mentioning Meda G Watrous, Alma, Floyd Watrous, and relatives. Brackenridge, Leadnard, Nielsen, and Wheeler obituaries with service details in Long Beach area. Vessels arriving today and forecast of ships to sail tomorrow. active vessels in port and notable deaths in early March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcj
Alma
Sunnyside Mausoleum
Charles Wilson
Wilson F
Hannibal
Frank Mewcomer
Long Beach
Wald
C. A. Quick
Soervicelen
Colo
Vensel
Kram Allet Tivaroal- Ane
Vancouver
G. Maranton Sniltarity Ags
Portland
Balers Genii
New York
San Fran
Fioegh Clair
Duncan Bay
Lomnoy
San Luis Union Ol
San Lute
Modena
Ser
Lake Charles Saguenay
Ter
Mint
Yokohama Neples,Grk
Ane
Vencouver
Marit
Brokern
London
Explorer
JAR Bortolk Foned
Talbot Sar
Rieal Execusion
LE+LO Rewsort
Jathmlan
Ty Hadatis
Yorohama
Tomorow
Ourrater
Sally
Foi Auibasag
Sittaul Qdtw
Satayanton
Kro
Honolu
Wickersnam
Beattie Howell Lyker
Moltrk
New Orleans
Moore McCormack
le Balboa
Talha Balboa
Moore Memorial Yokonamas ‘Methodist Church
Poke Tomel
D. Wheeler
J. R. Wheeler
Paiend
George Ramsey
Enone
L. A. Miller
Anzaniilol Mottell’s Mortuary Chapel
Laverpool
John ‘James Woodson
Menses Borgunger
Nor
Ghatlee
Jones
Miers
Sunnyside Memorial Park
Van
Robert E
Mae Bryan
Harbor Board split over meeting with Water Commissioners
Four of five Harbor Commissioners debated a joint session with the Water Board on city budget control and payroll oversight for harbor departments. Emmet M. Sullivan opposed attending as part of a commission, urging autonomy and defense of elected representatives. Other members favored attendance as individuals or feared loss of autonomy and political pressure. The plan to meet was not scheduled, with no firm time set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor Commissioners
Board of Water Commissioners
Althaneh the Ermin
Saaenwignes Eee Wen
Relder
Board of Water ‘Commissioners
Harbor Board
MM. W. Daubney
John P
Davis
Sullivan
Reider
Sullivans
Tavis
Port staff to tour harbor in orientation visit
Harbor Board plans a Monday tour for port employees to visit the Shearwater cruiser and see port operations. Publicity Director Robert Metzgar recommended the trip to boost employee understanding and efficiency. The board also approved a 57920 hose contract with American Rubber Manufacturing Co for two fireboats, with Howard Supply Co failing to meet specs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Employes Jate
Shearwater
Robert Metzgar
American Rubber Manufacturing Co
Howard Supply Co
Elodda Amét
Flying Finn twins discuss 9 surplus C-46 planes
George and Charles Finns to address Flyers Pest American Legion meeting at Towne Club at 6 p m. Gov ernment troubles with surplus C 46 aircraft to be debated. Pos ter Commander G W Werstlein to preside at Towne Club venue.
Wisconsin Picnic Notice in California Society Event
The Wisconsin Society of Southern California will host a picnic on Saturday in Sycamore Grays, Los Angeles. The program is scheduled to start at 1:30 PM, inviting members and guests to attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Beach
Aes
Lambeth
Biaa
Los Angeles
Say
Bernors
Beaumont
Pusa Robles
Horntal Chottadeer
Sal Riversie
Torrance
Antion R
Fes
Helena
Touston
Roswell
Interament
OUI Sa
Indianapella
St. Ile
San Artonio
Kansas City
Las Veras
San Francisco
Boston
Seattle
BR Browner Buffalo
Charleston &U
Tucson
Linneupal
Vancouver
Glavaland
New Orleans
Dex
Silliston
Minemue
Dover Cies
Duluth
Paso. i
Bnoanix
Flagstatt
Jameharagtee Ag
Pocayaila
Portland
Gfe
Fairbanks
Fresno
Yuneas
Brackenridge
George
W. Brackenridge
W. Broadway
Fort Wayne
Ind
R. Hugh Brackenridge
She’ J
Bellevue Cemetery
Ontario
Coon Funeral Home
Avill Direct
Nielson
Meta G. Beardl Nielson
First St
North
Henderson,Il
Bernice Keaster
Long Beach
Mottell
Wilford R. Ball
Mountain View ‘Mausoleum
Altadena
Wisconsin
The
Wisconsin, Society of Southern California
Sycamore Grays
Harbor Scenic Dr Plan Moves Forward at Harbor Board
Harbor Board on Monday asked for more information on developing Harbor Scenic Dr and Panorama Dr along Pier A and Pier point Landing. Chief Engineer Shoemaker to present recommendations. plans include a circular drive linking Harbor Scenic Dr to Pier A south edge for public use. Robert Metzgar authorized to invite 50 businessmen for a March 16 luncheon to form a committee.
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Harbor Scenic Dr
Pier A
Panorama Dr
Harbor ‘Board
R. R. Shoemaker
Fico Ave
Berth 6
Pierpoint Landing
Harbor ‘Scenic Dr
Trade Week
Robert Metzgar
Harbor Department
Harbor Board
12 New Leaders Appointed to Aid Sister Kenny Drive
Twelve new leaders were named to assist the Sister Kenny Drive campaign in Long Beach. The plan includes division heads and publicity coordinators from city clubs and organizations, with Mrs. Marron and Mrs. O Connell among appointees. A breakfast will honor volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Brown
Sister Kenny
el Monte
Henry Marron
Long Beach
Antua
Sister Kenny Hospital
Henry Mar Ron
Ahairman
John T.s
O’cornnell
Olive Ave
Robert Fussell
Art Kot
Sky
Fret Schwarz
Ilehairman
Lester H
Hal Marron
Kenneth Tate
Barnett
Brayton Aye
Jerome Squibb
Faee
Langer
Richard Marron
O'Connell
F. C. Ellsworth
Kenny Polioe Story
Beforebert Monasmith
Cordie
Pier-A
Harbor Board
Emmet M. Sullivan
Federal Aids Dodge Plea for USS Repose
Washington officials sidestepped discussion on using the hospital ship Repose as an added Navy medical facility in Long Beach. Defense Department officials visited Long Beach and Fort MacArthur but declined comment, as orders to mothball the ship were issued after their visit. Local groups seek to station Repose to meet Navy medical needs for service members and dependents near Corona, 40 miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repose
Navy
Defense Department of Finate
Amass
Robert McCullough
Frank Lawford
Health and Medical Division
Frank L. Klinetép
Office of
Defense Department
Naval Infirmary
Long Beach Naval Station
Army
Fort MacArthur
San Pedro
Washington
D.C
Long Beach
Corona
Lawford
Talks Listed on Regional Refrigeration Convention
Registration for the first regional convention of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association opens Thursday morning in the Wilton Hotel. Friday speakers include Ray Kremer, Relph Manns, Don Kissell, and A. M. Palen. Durkin to join panel on labor. Conclave ends Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association
Italy Visiting Firemen See L. B. Setup
Ten visiting Italian firemen met with Fire Chief Frank S. Sandeman in Moose Hall and attended a Sons of Italy reception. Sandeman called the visit a notable tribute while noting the group toured Washington Memphis and Los Angeles before heading to San Francisco with interpreters and a State Department rep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Frank S. Sandeman
Sons of Italy
Moose Hall
Sandeman
Italians, All Members of Their Nation’s Federalized Fire Department
Washington, D. C
Memphis
Los Aneles
State Department
San Francisco
Also Mentioned on This Page
California
United Church Brotherhood
Klocksem
Blodgett
Tom Blodgett
Clyde Doyle
Kennick
Congress
Venile Bureau
Cistalina
Bomtard
Long City
State Senate
Robert
Qiner
National Associa
Coll
Lakewood
Aseratic Club
Mare
St. Cornelius Parish Hall
Galifornia
Ass Klockssem
Serndly
Herbert Klock
Uwence
Sua 'P
Osean Bivd
Fueru
Lis
KR. m
Sunset
St. Amtinge
Samy Hill St
Américan Ave
Lanewoot County
Scandinavia Society
F Leonard
Jessie Mabel Leadnard
Invalora Rest ‘Home
Milwaukee
Wis
Harry
Leonhard
Patterson & Snively Mortuary Chapel
Rex B. Bart
Heeler
Helen G. Wheeler
E. 68Th St
Howe
Minnie A. Howe
E. Fifth St
Diamond Springs
Calif
Woodlawn
Catherine Melton
Ee — Long
Ralph Waldo Long
Gardenia Ave
Finley
N. D
Eva M
Lois Erickson
Wallace Long
Guy
B. J
Frank Long
Frank Gurry
Maude Webb
Ste
Cunningham
Maynard
C. Cunningham
Phillips St
Glasgow
Chicago Transit Authority
Cora
Clifford Miller
Burralda
Melbourne Cunningham
Dorothy Booth
Snd
Mottell’s Mortuary
Ays
Meétzgar
Ertun
Tany
Doan
Adimas
Andrews
Hearker
Port of
George F. Nicholson
Smith-Ric Derrick
Federal Aids Dodge
L. B
Johnston & Murphy
J&m
Dasmond’s
Desmond
Angeles
Broadway
Long
Neon
Deryal
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