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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1953

Page

5

Chace Appointment Sparks Local Political Showdown

Mayor Burton W. Chace's selection to the county board stirs local politics as he departs the mayor’s office. The move opens the mayor’s chair and the Eighth District seat with several councilmen tied to possible runs, including Vice Mayor Lyman B. Sutter and former mayors. Support pours in from officials, praising Chace’s adminstration and economy.

Burton W. Chace Lyman B. Sutter Clarence E. Wagner Raymond C. Kesler Bazil A. Carlsson Chace L. A Bill Roberts Ted Cruchley Harvey Freeman George Ezell Glenn Hughes Freeman Ezell Herbert Legg Warren Herbert Klock Siem Gordon Hahr William Murnel John Anson Fare Aneth Sampson Fourth District Raymond V. Darby

Grave Row Over Sitting Bull Body Move

South Dakotan descendants pressed North Dakota officials to let them disinter Sitting Bull from the Fort Yates grave and move him to Carson County. State Health Officer Saxvik consulted the attorney general and notified Dakota Indians they must start formal proceedings. Historian Reid dismissed the move as publicity and a bid to monetize the story.

Bismarck N. D Redmen South Dakota North Dakota Gey Sitting Bull Souuth Dakota Russell Reid Washington Milton Young Douglas McKay South Saxvik Reg George A. Custer Seventh Cavalry Little Big Horn Custer Grey Eagle Bullhead S. D

Jury rejects cash award in Capistrano crash suit

A Santa Ana jury of five women and seven men denied Mrs. Faye Coker McTaggert of Long Beach a payout in her Grange County Superior Court suit against William Kivin of San Juan Capistrano. She claimed willful misconduct after a traffic crash on October 7, 1951 in Silverado Canyon while riding as a passenger. Kivin testified he had one drink and part of another, denying misconduct and saying a different car forced his vehicle off the road.

Santa Ana Faye Coker McTaggert Long Beach William Kivin San Juan Capistrano Kivin

North L B Church to Hold Cornerstone Ceremony

North Long Beach Christian Church at E Market St and Lemon Ave will lay the cornerstone for a new sanctuary with a 10 45 communion and sermon by Rev Carl Lawson Crain on Gods Temple of Peace. Miss Allena Grafton will represent the State Convention. A 7 30 p m union vesper follows at Trinity United Presbyterian Church.

North Long Beach

Two Killed in Flaming Private Plane Crash Near Roswell

The Civil Aeronautics Administration said a Cessna 170 crashed and burned on Bridges ranch eight miles north of Roswell New Mexico Friday night, killing two men aboard. The plane was owned and piloted by H. A. Walker of Oklahoma City. the passenger was not identified.

Flamingo Roswell N. M Civil Aeronautics Administration Bridges Ranch Here H. A. Walker Oldshoma City

Wilson Senior Wins Contest at Local Speech Meet

Barbara Lewin, Wilson High School senior, won Friday night’s contest at Lindbergh Junior High, defeating rivals from Wilson, Poly, Compton, Excelsior and Lynwood. She will represent the area in a May 2 Pomona speech contest sponsored by the Knights of Pythias, with the winner advancing to the state finals.

Barbara Lewin Wilson California Pomona Knights of Pythias Miss Lewin Lindbergh Poly Compton Excelsior Lynnwood Sandra Elder Tunnnerup Them Long Beath Bellstowe Tustin Wilmington Berlando Beach

Hopi Mission Reports to Be Presented at First Baptist

Sunday evening at First Baptist Church features Hopi Indian Night with Dr Winfield, Edson and four congregants reporting on the Hopi mission trip to Arizona and New Mexico. Harris Rogers Mel Avants Tom Norcross Troy Crews will share brief notes. color photos will illustrate the field, people and work. A hymn in Hopi will close the reports and a 6 30 hospitality display showcases souvenirs from the mission field.

Baptist Church Winfield Edson Arizona New Mexico Harris Rogers Mel Avants Tom Norcross Troy’ Crews Roger William

Plans for Youth Center Readied in East Long Beach

Plans for a youth center to serve East Long Beach were announced. A fundraising breakfast is set for Saturday morning April 12 at Town Park Shop Market to raise money for materials and labor. The project is sponsored by Scout groups and local churches near Obispo Avenue and Seventh Street. Proceeds fund the construction of concrete block buildings with a large meeting room and two storage rooms adjacent to Eastside Christian Church. Tickets are on sale by sponsoring groups. breakfast runs 8 to 11 a.m.

East Long Beach Scout Eastside Christian Church Obispo Ave Seventh St Town Park Shop Carson St Orange Ave

Minister to conclude series on What We Believe

Rev. William Harrison Myers of First Methodist Church will preach the last sermon in the series on What We Believe at 11 a.m. Sunday. The sermon title is What We Believe about Christian Perfection or the Festival of Faith.

Willian Harrison Myers First Methodist Church

Wedding Chapel Message and Lectures at Villa Riviera Hotel

Sunday vesper at 2 30 with a talk His Image and Likeness by Gr C Richard Minagh and a 7245 P.M Neale Ing music lecture. Spanish Fiesta Dinner planned March 24 at 7 30 P M with reservations Tol 7261 J Leigh Denton handles details.

Villa Riviera Gr. C. Richard Minagh Cireles Neale Ing J. Leigh Denton

Flying Saucer Sound Expert Mimics Spacecraft Voice

New York based Frank Milano, a notable animal imitator and vocal effects artist, earns 35 000 to 50 000 a year and provides sound effects for radio and TV programs. He claims to have seen flying saucers with his wife and describes a whistling, cupersonic sound. He imitates animals and gadgets, but struggles to replicate a bell or tinkle like a hell.

New York Frank Miliano Milano Frank Rochie Kazootie Perrot

Lakewood Body Self Governing Status Assumed

The mission congregation of the Christian Reformed Church at Wardlow Rd and Chatwin Ave became a self governing body at a Thursday meeting, to be known as Lakewood Christian Reformed Church. Begun in 1950 as a Home Mission project, the new church and Sunday school unit were completed before members joined. Rev. Frank DeJong began ministry there, with Bethany Bethany Church in Bellflower assisting. John Van de Kieft led the Home Missions address, and Rev. Marinus Vander Zwaag presided at the ceremony. Elders John Van Houten and Tom Ekkens and deacons William Alexander and Fred Schmidt were ordained. The congregation will observe the Lord's Supper on Sunday as its first service under the new status.

Christian Reformed Church Wardlow Rd Chatwin Ave Lakewood Bethany Church John Hollebeck General Board of Home Missions John M. van de Kieft Revert Frohlin Marinus Vander Zwaag John van Houten Tom Ekkens William Alexander Fred Schmidt

Lecture Topic Chosen at Self-Realization Center

"Claiming Divine Birthright" will be the subject of the Sunday lecture at the Self Realization Fellowship Center located at 430 East Ocean Boulevard. Rev. W. B. Brown will speak on the topic as the event offers insights to solve everyday problems.

Lia. m Self-Realization Fellowship Center E. Ocean Blvd W. B. Brown

Self Realization Fellowship Church Radio Program Schedule

The Self Realization Fellowship Church at 430 E Ocean Blvd presents Rev William Brown hosting "Claiming Your Divine Birthright" radio segment on Voice of Yoeanahda. Mondays at 8 30 PM on KFOX 1280.

Self.realization Fellowship Church 3 OF All Religions Ocean Blvd William Brown Voice OF Self-Realization KFOX

Fifield backs red probe into churches in Los Angeles

Dr James W Fifield Jr pastor of the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles supports a House Un American Activities Committee push to investigate Communist influence in American churches He argues Marxist ideas have spread among well meaning church leaders and that such inquiry would not intrude on church affairs The nation and freedom under God are at stake he says

Los Angeles James W. Fifield Jr Isaid Fifield First Congregational Church of House Un-American Activities Committee Harold H. Velde R-Ii Lenin Stalin Church In America

Union's Books Under Audit in San Pedro AFL Retail Clerks

A five member committee will audit the San Pedro AFL Retail Clerks Union books after a closed meeting of 1200 members at Yugoslav Hall. Findings will be revealed April 16. International deputy supervisor Herschel Womack is acting as administrator in place of Secretary-Treasurer Haskell Tidwell, who lost his post after an internal dispute amid contracts with retail stores in San Pedro and nearby communities.

San Pedro AFL S. Palos Verdes St Herschel Womack Union International Haskell ‘Tidwell A. B .Crossler International Crossler Tidwell Hsult Wilmington Harbor City Lomita Torrance Gardena Ava- Ton Village Willowbrook

Christian Science Lesson on Matter and Healing

A Sunday lesson sermon states wisdom and healing come from spirit not matter and cites John’s counsel to keep away idols. It references Matthew 12 22 and Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health noting Jesus dismissed physical causation throughout his healing ministry.

John Jesus Mary Baker Eddy

Marines Face Sniper Fire In Korean Front Hole

Marines entrenched on a ridge in Korea engage Chinese snipers in a tense exchange. Pfc James Hanson from Kansas City and Cpl Jim Hislope of Detroit maneuver under fire as Lt Edward Franz spots a camouflaged bunker about 500 yards away. Captain Hemprise fires at the slit, missing but prompting caution about exposure.

Korea No-Man's Land U. S Pfc James F. Hanson Kansas City Jim K. Hislope Clie Mich Jand Pfe Bernard Januska Cleveland Ohio Hanson Hislope Januska Edward Franz San Antonio Red Ridge Hem Prise Atlanta Franz Price St. Captain

Four Newport Beach Cops Plead Guilty to Burglary

SANTA ANA four Newport Beach police officers pled guilty to one count each of burglary in separate pleas on Friday. Sergeant Harris L. Cottle Jr and Sergeant Robert M. Atkinson were joined by Patrolmen William J. Dugan Jr and Harry G. Jasper. all sought probation. Douglas W. James, 22, did not appear and is set for trial April 6 in Superior Court.

Santa Ana Newport Beach Douglas W. James Harris L. Cottle Jr Robert MM. Atkinson William J. Dugan Jr Harry G. Jasper Probalon

Vibraharpists Sing at Cross Roads Church

The Rynberk Sisters Linda Lee and Cyma Ruth will present a 10 minute vibraharp program Sunday morning at Cross Roads Community Church for the close of the Sunday school session at 10 20 a m and for a similar period at 10 50 prior to the worship service They will assist in the service Attendance at Sunday school has doubled in two weeks to 201 lsst sunday Pastor Rev Baron McLean notes the adult class studies John Calvin the Reformed Doctrine and Presbyterian Government during the theme sunday

Rynberk Linda Lee Cyma Ruth Cross Roads Community Church Foster Elementary Bigelow St Fidler Ave Baron McLean

Highway Patrol Adds Three Officers in Southeast LA County

The California Highway Patrol in Southeast Los Angeles County gains three new officers, totaling 39 officers and three sergeants. Lt. Elmer N. Grandy announces transfers to Norwalk headquarters of H. Q. Harper from East Los Angeles, R. N. Tait from Compton, and C. C. Tibbs from Fresno, with Sergeants I. H. Clark, O. Roberts, and M. Reed under Grandy.

Norwalk California Highway Patrol Los Angeles County Elmer N. Grandy Norevalle H. Q. Harper East Los Angeles R. N. Tait Compton C. C. Tibbsone Fresno Grandy I. H. Clark O. Roberts 3. M. Reed

The Table of the Lord Service at First Bible Presbyterian

1914 notice from Orange AGG detailing Minister Robert V. Dickerson of TL ALM leading The Table of the Lord at 7:30 PM with Place of Honor service conducted by Glendale Bible Presbyterian Church youth group under the American Council of Christian Churches and American Legislation Hall.

First Bible Presbyterian Orange American Legis Hall Robert V. Dickerson TL Alm Glendale Bible Presbyterian Church AGG American Council of Christian Churches

Jesus and Love and the Last Memorial Rite

The text reflects on Jesus laying down his life, the cross ahead, and the memorial rite of bread and wine. It references disciples, the costly ointment, death, and the unity of believers as a lesson for Sunday School. Julien C Hyer presented the text as an international Sunday School lesson outline.

Jesus Julien C. Hyer

Couple Hurts as Car Hurtles Off Bridge

A car swerved to avoid another vehicle and plunged from the Pacific Coast Highway bridge over the Los Angeles River Friday. Bonnie Rogers, 20, was taken with a possible broken leg and Floyd S. Rogers, 23, suffered minor abrasions as the car flipped onto the east riverbank.

Bonnie Rogers Floyd S. Rogers

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