Truck Crash Spills Lemons on Firestone to Anaheim
A semitrailer jackknifed on Firestone Boulevard en route to Anaheim, spilling 49 000 pounds of lemons and causing minor injuries to driver Ton Leytham 26 of Lang Brack Massachusetts. His car collided with a parked vehicle and gas tank rupture followed as bystanders snapped up fruit. Wilford Marvill 53 of Massachusetts suffered minor injuries. Witness Al Shaw 29 of Puente praised Leytham’s handling.
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Lakewood
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Brockton
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Leysham
Anaheim
Massachusetts
West Beach Navy Landing Backed by Civic Leaders
A $2,750,000 plan for a permanent Navy landing on West Beach drew support from business and civic spokesmen at a City Council subcommittee hearing. Edwin Wade Cal George Sandy and Baker endorsed the project with engineer Charles P. Morgan presenting tentative plans. Construction could finish in 18 months. an alternate temporary SS W landing was outlined by Frank Sherlock. The subcommittee will reconvene next week to craft recommendations for the full committee.
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Edwin Wade
Independent Businessmen's Association
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Reserve Officers Association
Baker
Fleet Reserve Association
Charles P. Morgan
Frank Sherlock
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Harry EF. Raingsee
Arraign Coin Theft Suspect Dellort Chapman Lomita
Dellort Chapman of Lomita was arraigned in Long Beach Municipal Court on charges of stealing 10000 in small change from a local coin machine servicing company. He was ordered to appear March 22 for a preliminary hearing and is free on bail. Authorities say Chapman was arrested in Las Vegas with 2000 in change and denied burglarizing Stuvee Service Co. on Feb 28.
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Lomita! Longshoreman
Lone Beach
Chenmert
South St
Green hair story stalls plant as workers react
Roy Lee Harper of 117 W Rosecrans Ave faces a dye dispute at Southern Heater Corporation after an employee dyed her hair green to brighten herself up. Supervisors ordered removal of the dye delaying production while colleagues watched. Another worker from Tullerton washed out grass colored hair and returned brunette, with a possible sequel titled The Wearing of the Orange.
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Roy Lee Harper
W. Rosecrans Ave
Sas
Southern Heater Corporation
St. Patricck
Lucille Ballinger
Tullerton
Doulas
Protests Delay Rezoning Decision on 560 Acre Tract
The County Board of Supervisors postponed a voting on the residential rezoning of a 560 acre tract east of the San Gabriel River and north of Spring Street. Protests prompted the delay and the board set a new hearing date for April 1.
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San Gabriel River
Spring St
Rezoning Debate in Long Beach Faces Funding Delays
A Long Beach delegation led by Planning Director Werner Ruchti urged retaining the A-2 zoning to keep land for municipal use while awaiting funds. Protesters included Recreation Commission leaders Mrs. Everett M. Findlay and Gerald Desmond, Park Commission head, and 42 others. Lolis Boyar defended rezoning citing development.
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Werner Ruchti
Ruchti
Everett M. Findlay
Gerald Desmond
Recreation Comision
Milton Arthur
Virginia Russusell
Frank Harnett
Thurlyne Waite
Suzanne Minger
Women’s S/Council
Lolis Boyar
Lakewood Park
New Catholic Group to be Initiated Sunday
A new Catholic group will be initiated at 1 30 PM Sunday at Pythias Hall 1163 South Street with Daughters of America oversight and local church leaders attending.
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Rotary District May Be Separated D 162 split planned
More than 1500 Southern California Rotary Club members will meet at Coronado on Monday for the 16th annual District 162 convention to discuss dividing the district into five. H J Donald Locke of Long Beach is candidate for governor of the northern new district retaining 162, while Dr Walter Hepner of San Diego is nominee for the new southern district. The current district, covering all of Southern California, is among the world’s largest service sub districts. Dr Robert T Phrumb of Coronado, conference chairman, said the division would run along the Orange County line. Convention headquarters are at the Hotel Del Coronado.
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Coronado
H J. Donald Locke
Long Beach
Walter Hepner
San Diego
Robert T. Phrumb
Orange County
Hotel Dei Coronado
Sweet Week Candy Sale By Salvation Army Girls
The Sunbeam and Girl Guards units of the Salvation Army begin Sweet Week selling one pound boxes of chocolates. Proceeds support their summer camping program. Boxes cost 50 cents. Mayor Lyman B. Sutter proclaims March 13 20 for the event urging public support.
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Stmbeams
5th Flower Show Ready for Opening
The fifth annual California International Flower Show opens at Hollywood Park Saturday at 10:30 a.m. It runs through March 21 and features a charity premiere by the Assistance League of Southern California. Saturday events include a flower arrangement demonstration by Madama Ushikawa at 2 p.m. and a coronation of Queen Joan Taylor at 5 p.m. Amateurs may photograph the show and a two-week drilling project is planned. Huntington Beach program directors coordinate the schedule.
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Democratic Endorsement Contest for 70th District Held
Prospect voters gather for the Democratic endorsement convention at St. Cor imelizs Parish Hall with 3330 Bellflower Blvd. attorney Von Fahrney seeking the endorsement while Robert Fein, Lakewood City candidate, eyes the petition route. Other potential candidates include Robert Bark and Richard Richards, with county chair Richard Nussell signaling cross-endorsement. incumbents Leki and Chace filing papers. Ed Brown seeks renomination amid bipartisan talk.
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Thomas Good Man for L B C of C Notes
Charles Sparks Thomas named secretary nominee praised by Ward Johnson president of Long Beach Chamber of Commerce as an asset to Long Beach and naval installations. Johnson cited past work with Johnson and Forrestal, noting familiarity and support for fair treatment of Long Beach.
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Long Beach
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Eisenhower
Gallup Dies Ex City Aid Former Elevator Operator
Walter E. Gallup 84 longtime City Hall elevator operator died today in Long Beach hospital. He lived at 3824 Elm Ave since moving from Delta California 40 years ago. Survived by daughters Wilman Graybill and Edy Dora Wilson and two grandchildren. Services set for 3 p.m. Saturday at Patterson & Snively Mortuary chapel with Rev. Owen T. Day. interment Westminster Memorial Park.
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Wilman Graybill
North Highlands
Calif
Eudora Wilson
Long Beach
Patterson & Snively Mortuary Chapel
Owen T
Westminster Memorial Park
L.B. Income Tax Returns Lagging
In Los Angeles the local office continues to lag in income tax returns. Extensions may be granted for valid reasons. lack of funds to pay on time is not, per K, a valid reason.
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Los Angeles
ROTC Invited to Marine Dance at Seal Beach
Junior and senior ROTC students from Jordan and Poly High Schools will attend a dance hosted by the 15th Rifle Company U S Marine Corps Reserve at the Marines training center in Seal Beach Naval Ammunition and Net Depot on Saturday evening March 20. Major Theodore Tunis and Mrs Tunis will be hosts and company officers and their wives will supervise as chaperones.
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GOP CANDIDATES FILE FOR 70th Assembly SEAT
Three Republican candidates plan to seek the 70th Assembly post. Former Assemblyman W Grant announced first, followed by attorney Robert Wenke and Mrs Gertrude Anderson of Lakewood. Anderson, Arkansas born and a graduate of Kyle's School for Girls, has 20 years in county civic work and aims to make the state safer for children with more schools and supervised recreation centers. Coy Sanders has filed as Democratic candidate for the 44th District.
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Gertrude Anderson
Anderson
Arkansas
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Collex
Obituary Notices for Giroux Reis Reise Powell Rosario Rumoh
Obituary notices report the deaths of multiple local residents with service arrangements. GIroux James I. Giroux 72 USN ret, born Montreal, longtime California resident, funeral and interment plans set at Lincoln and pension group. RISE travel and mortuary安排 for Reis Delmar. Reise born Long Beach, aged 21 months, arrangements by Mottell's Mortuary. Powell Petronela born Topeka, service at Mottell's Mortuary Chapel with interment at Sunny Dildayside Memorial Park. Rosario Bendasto 58 USN ret of 4480 Adriatic Ave, service and interment at Arlington National Cemetery. Rumoh Harry C. 37 of Theresa St, Long Beach, service at B W Coon Funeral Home and Westminster Memorial Park. Survivors listed include spouses, children, and siblings with locality notes.
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Obituaries for Magdalena Webster and Vernon Kelly
Mrs Magdalena Webster 69 of 1065 Maranna Ave died Wednesday at a local hospital in Creston. Survived by five sons George of Long Beach and Carl. rosary tonight at 8 in McFadyen Mortuary chapel with requiem Saturday at 9 at St Anthony's Church. Interment in Souls Cemetery. Vernon Franklin Kelly 68 of 360 W Ocean Blvd died Wednesday in his office. native of Hutchinson Minn came to Long Beach in 1942. Survived by daughter Ethelwyn McIntyre of Newport Beach son Don and sisters and brothers. Service Saturday at 1 in Pattersons Snively Mortuary chapel with entombment in Sunnyside Mausoleum.
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Hart Withdraws From Municipal Judge Race No. 1
Louis J. Hart withdraws from the race for Position No. 1 municipal judge. He notes other qualified men with more time to serve and urges support for the lawyers’ poll favored candidate. Remaining candidates are Lyman B. Sutter Moses E. Lewis Jr Milo Horn and J C Syence ar. incumbent Frani Charval seeks Position No. 2.
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Grant to Speak to Uptown Young Republicans in Long Beach
Grant is set to address the Uptown Young Republicans in the North Long Beach YMCA at 8 p.m. Tuesday. After his speech a social period will let members meet the candidate. Betty Grobaty is chosen as proxy for Rep. Craig Hosmer at this weekend’s Los Angeles state committee meeting, giving her voting power. Long Beach members eligible to attend include Burton Chace Grace Bixby Gladys ODonnell Capt Bett Rife and Mrs. George P. Daugherty.
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Betty Grobaty
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Los Angeles
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Temple Rite Tonight at Sun Temple Beth Sholom
Sabbath evening service to be held at Sun Temple Beth Sholom Conservative 3388 Long Beach Blvd. A social will follow the service for attendees and families.
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Long Beach
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