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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1952

Page

18

Two Men Serve Most of County

Garden Grove May 5 Establishment by the Press Telegram of its first Orange County news office at 151 Garden Grove Blvd served by two full time men reporters is announced by W D McGuffin suburban editor for the newspaper Clyde Snyder for three years reporter for west and north Orange County communities and Sam WJ Duncan newly employed reporter and photographer share the office in what was at one time the Little Village Cafe building Snyder is serving the cities of Seal Beach Cypress Westminster Los Alamitos and much of Garden Grove Duncan a Wrend bury College graduate resides in Fullerton with his wife and infant daughter He is serving the Press Telegram in Anaheim Fullerton Brea La Habra Los Alamitos Cypress Stanton and a portion of Garden Grove Mail and phone service through Westminster for people of the cities and communities served by the two County seat news from Newport Beach and Costa Mesa is provided by Rofy Geivet who operates from the W J Duncan press room county courthouse Santa Ana phone Kimberly 26211 Mrs Velma Dunlap assists on Mondays Others in Orange County reporting news on a part time basis are Verner Beck Huntington Beach Mrs V B McGuffin Ocean View Wintersburg and Mrs Betty Kirby Costa Mesa

Garden Grovs Press- Telegram Orange County Garden Grove Blvd W. D. McGuffin Clyde. Snyder WJ. Duncan Little Village Cafe Snyder Giles Seal Clyde &Nyder Midway City Barber City Westminster Los Alamitos Garden Grove Duncan Wrendbury College Los Angeles Fullerjton News-Tribune Fullerton Press-Telegram Anaheim Brea la Habra Los Alarmitos Cypress Stanton Pie Park Garden Verner Beck Laguna Beach V. B. McGuffin Huntington Beach C. M. Bacon Ocean View Wintersburg Betty Kirby Costa Mesa

Concert Slated by Opera Guild in Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach announces an opera guild concert at the Woman's Club house on May 8 featuring John Arnold Ford baritone and Miss Bonnie Murray soprano. Attendees include Los Angeles social leaders and prominent residents. A third annual garden tour by the Laguna Beach Garden Club runs May 17 and 18 with listed garden visits around Laguna Beach.

Laguna Beach Woman's Clubhouse Laguna Beach Opera Guild Urban Creech Guild John Arnold Ford Bonnie Murray Creech Los Angeles Leland Atherton Irish Harvey Mudd Elvan Musick van Rensselear Wilbur Philip Zobelein Walter Harrison Boyd John Anson Ford Russell Squire Thomas Blanchard William R. Monroe Arthur Bergh Charles D. Perlee Frank Vi|tale Ann Eagle Fletcher Bowron

Seal Beach Lioness Club to Install Officers May 15

Seal Beach California May 5 Officers of the Seal Beach Lioness Club will be installed May 15 at 101 Ranch Mouse. Mrs Alice Stangeland will become president and new officers include Dianne Lescher vice president Gladys Pangborn recording secretary Aimee Benno corresponding secretary Bobbie Gilbert treasurer Husbands will be guests of members The Poppy Drive for May 23 24 is organized by VFW Auxiliary Unit 4048 under president Arline Petzold with Peark Van Auken as campaign chair A cooked food sale is planned at VFW hall May 17 with Mary Holbrook as chairperson An election of a guard and one year trustee will be held at the May 13 meeting Lo retta Proud and Grace Klosser are assigned to the United Veterans Council for the year.

Seal Beach Peark van Auken VFW Mary Holbrook

Beach Rotarians Fete Children Luncheon at Huntington Inn

Huntington Beach May 5 The Beach Rotary Club hosted its annual Daughters and Sons luncheon at Huntington Inn. Attendees ranged from infants in arms to 25 year olds. Dolls for girls and pocket knives for boys were gifts from chairman M. M. McCallen.

Huntington Beach Rotary Club Huntington Inn M. M. McCallen

Fuchsia Club Meets Friday in Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa Bay Cities Branch of the California Fuchsia Society meets for a Tuesday potluck dinner at 6 30 p m in the Costa Mesa Friday Afternoon Clubhouse 610 West 18th Street. Wiam Meyn of Whittier will present a parks program and has written fuchsia articles. door prize and plant sale planned. Carolyn Woodworth, sponsored as Lions Club queen candidate, will be present.

Cost Mesa Costa Mesa Bay Cities California Fuchsia Society 18Th St Wiam Meyn Whittier Meyns Carolyn Woodworth Queen of the Lions’ Club

Stanton Men Face Narcotics Charge

Santa Ana May 5 Two Stanton men Joe Jesus Castro 20 and Lupe Acosta Solis 32 face preliminary trial May 8 in Santa Ana Township Court on marijuana possession after California Highway Patrol found 11 marijuana cigarettes in a car allegedly stolen from a Redlands man. Some accounts suggest a theft accusation.

Santa Ana Stanton California Westminster Joe Jesus Castro Harcourt St Lupe Acosta Solis Berry St Redlands

Junior Women Plan Mother's Day Fete in Garden Grove

In Garden Grove on May 7 the Junior Women's Civic Club holds its final meeting before fall with a Mother's Day tea and officer installation led by past state president Mrs. Arthur Cram of San Diego. New president Edward Woolcock is re-elected, with Robert Wade as first vice president and H W Petter as second vice president.

Garden Grove Junior Women’s Civic Club Leroy Bush Arthur Cram San Diego State Junior Women's Civic Club Ames Edward Woolcock Robert Wade H. W. Petter Thomas Norton Tom Fitch

Prize Blooms Flower Show Double Duty at Two Fairs

GARDEN GROVE May 5 Mrs Frank Igo of 10182 Chap tan Ave did well at two flower shows. She captured 16 prizes at Garden Grove and 11 more ribbons at Huntington Beach, bringing her two day total to 27. Her entries included lilies carnations succulents pansies sweet peas roses daisies and a carrot top.

Garden Grove Frank Igo Chaptan Ave Huntington Beach Igo

Hollydale Civic Council Auxiliary Meeting at Mrs Berryman Home

The auxiliary to the Hollydale Civic Council will hold a board meeting on Tuesday at 2B TM at the home of Mrs Edward Berryman 5783 Florence Ave. The notice announces the gathering for Hollydale residents.

Paramount Hollydale Civic Council Edward Berryman Florence Ave

New Park Parade Route Pondered

Buena Park May 5 indicates Hometown Day parade may use a new route proposed by Parade Chairman L M Renaker. The route would start at Fourth and Indiana Streets and go down Commonwealth Ave avoiding Manchester Ave crossings. A final decision will be set at a committee meeting. Beard growing contest underway. those without guards by May 23 and 24 face fines or jail per county sheriff.

Paul Musical Mac Cramer Buena Park Grand Ave L. M. Renaker Commonwealth Ave Fourth and Indiana Sts Kingman St Renaker Manchester Ave Sheriff's Department Kangeroo Court

Huntington Man Returning Home From Duty

Huntington Beach May 5 Corporal Robert E Miller son of Megpd Nis Samube 28th St is returning home aboard the USS Gen Howes due to arrive at Seattle WA where he will receive discharge papers and return to civilian life He trained at Camp Cook and served in Japan since September 1959 A Huntington Beach Union High School graduate he also attended Coast College before enlistment previously worked at the local theater Garden Grove May 5 May Breakfasts Week will be observed next week by the Woman's Civic Club Mrs F A Harriman chair of the ways and means committee Groups of women will visit members homes in the early morning with breakfast served to invited guests Funds will be used to bolster the club treasury.

Huntington Beach Robert E. Miller Megpd Nis Samube 28Th St Iro Gen. Howes Seattle Miller Camp Cook Wascr L. &. E. Milticr Japan Huntington Beach Union High School Coast Ealege Garden Grove Woman's Civic Club F. A. Harriman Ways and Means Hartiman

Congressional Hopeful to Speak at Downey

Det Claw son of Campton, a Republican congressional candidate in the 23rd District, will address the Downey Young Republican Club on May 8 at Rio Hondo School. Fletcher Purinton, publicity chairman, announced the officers: Robert Wilson president Ed Cronin vice president Mrs. Winifred Spohn treasurer Mrs. Ruth Freloar recording secretary and Fletcher publicity chairman.

Girls Handicraft by Troop No 42 in Newport Beach

Second grade Hrownies of Troop No. 42 led by Mrs Evelyn Harshbarger and coleader Mrs Lois Irwin have been busy making first aid emergency kits gifts for mothers and fathers and hand stenciled tray cloths for Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach on May 5.

Newport Beach

Bellflower Produces Own School Films

Artesia May 5 report outlines Bellflower School District plans a May 14 music festival at about 7 30 p m likely at Faye Ross School under Miss Betty Jean Hartford and Mrs Madeline L Burnett with dance numbers by Evelyn Rogers grade students. The piece highlights a Bellflower produced film The First R and its nationwide telecast plans and the district's growing audio visual program.

Artesia Faye Ross Betty Jean Hartford Madeline L. Burnett Evelyn Rogers

Ham Competition Set by Services

May 5 Santan a. As part of Armed Forces Day there will be radio ham contests May 17 at Santa Ana Marine Corps Air Station using WGFCS. First is a receiving messages event with entrants including George N. Farrier and Lt. Col. J. Leland W. Smith. Open to military personnel and civilians. Second contest is licensed operators only, a military to amateur test among Army Navy and Air Force stations in Washington DC.

Army Navy Air Force Washington, D. C

Paramount Band Plans Two Civic Showcases

The Paramount Junior High Red and Gold Band will back two civic events. The Rosecrane Ave bridge dedication over the Los Angeles River is set for Monday, followed by the groundbreaking for Paramount Senior High School on May 23. Led by Drim Major Walter Trygstad and trained by Bandmaster James DeBolske.

Paramount Paramount Junior High School Rosecrane Ave Los Angeles Paramount Senior High School Drim Walter Trygstad James DeBolske

Modern Dance Show at Compton College May 8

Compton College presents a modern dance program on May 8 in the Scott Thompson Auditorium. The show features student designed costumes, sets, lighting, and makeup, underscoring the college's commitment to student-created production elements.

Compton Compton College Bn Scott Thompson

New Emblem for Newport Beach Adopts "The Skipper"

A small fat man with a moustache and a yachting cap becomes the city emblem of Newport Beach. The Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce will place "The Skipper" on chamber letterheads and offer sticker forms to the public for cars and luggage.

Newport Beach Newport Harbor

Skipper Becomes Newport Beach Trademark Created by Chamber

Newport Beach unveils a new trade character dubbed The Skipper. Don Alford commissioned Craig Pinea to design the saucy fat man with moustache and yachting cap. The Skipper is copyrighted and adopted by the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce for exclusive use on stationery windshields and luggage stickers for members.

Newport Beach Don Alford Craig Pinea Glendale Newport Harbor Chamber Skipper Hay Langenheim Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce

Brownies Plan Tea for Moms at Corona del Mar School

Newp ort Harbor May 56 fourth grade Brownies of Troop No 23 plan a Mother's Day tea with Brownie Scout Troop No 28 at Corona del Mar School. The event features a puppet show a play and refreshments by the girls. Troop 23 studied Fly-vip and California history visiting the San Juan Capistrano mission.

Newport Harbor Corona del Mar Troop California San Juan Cap‘strong Angle Ana Community Hospital

New Aid Named by Downey Toastmasters

Downey May 5 Jim Campbell secretary of the Toastmasters Club was elevated to vice president replacing Leonard Olson who resigned at the club meeting Judge J Boone president and it occurred with Frank Guth named secretary to replace Campbell Guth spoke on I Was a Healthy Food Addict and won the award of the evening for the best talk.

Marriage Licenses and Names Across Lubbock and Newport

Marriage licenses list several individuals including Marguerite, 22, of Houston. Virgil, 41, and Lorraine, 29, with multiple surnames and locations such as Lubbock Newport Costa. The fragment notes include Frank Fields receiving a cap award for best table topic discussion and Art Freeman as chief evaluator.

Ste Eve Biles Zu Wanda Lec Oh Lubbock Eas Ahaa Newport Eames Ruth Gloria Acaress Frank Fields Cap Art Freeman

Births Mother Daughter Fete at Coast College

A birth announcement and social note detail a Mother-Daughter Fete at Coast College with guests including Mrs. Donald A., Mrs. Marvin K., and Priscila Downey among attendees. Fashion show and mothers’ participation planned, invitations sent to junior college district. event chaired by Marlene Jacobsen with Mrs. Delbert O. coordinating.

Coast College Mga Sibs Costa Mesa Sam M Lonat Iss Se Pen Tae Marlene Jacobsen Storer Bis Delbert Ney Rodmes LE Boule A Peer Fe Junior College Grier Ihs Og” Sins Semuel Idl Apri BRGGS Iene Bie Linga Dr Dade Will Ranount al Ranch Ie Oath

County Police Get Radio Gear

Orange County authorities ordered the first batch of microwave equipment for a county police radio system, with a projected cost of 41000. The microwave control will be at the Orange County General Hospital grounds and booster stations at Hillcrest Park Fullerton and Temple Hills Laguna Beach, enabling instant multi department communication over a single channel. Remote areas now use costly land lines to link with sheriff and other agencies, which the new system will replace.

Santa Ana Orange County Police Radio Broadcasting System Federal Communications Commission Walter E Bud Whiteman Police Radio Broadcasting Orange County General Hospital Hillcrest Park Fullerton Temple Hills Laguna Beach la Habra Seal Beach San Glemente Sheriff's Office

Downey Marbles Tourney Set for May 10 at Alameda

Downey hosts a school marble contest May 10 at 2 p m at Alameda School. Ned V. Young named general chairman for Fest 3322 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Winners from districts advance to Southeast District in South Gate May 24, then state in Long Beach June 27, with a national tour in Washington D C to follow.

South Gate Kenneth Griggs Alameda School Long Beach Washington D. C

Day Nursery Seeks Zoning Exception Near Los Angeles

A zoning exception request to establish a day nursery at 8434 BE. Cleta &t will be considered by the Regional Planning Commission at a public hearing Thursday at 11 a.m. in the commission chambers 1100 W. Second St. Los Angeles. The property lies in R2 zone.

Buwnly Cleta &T Regional Planning Commission Commission Second St Los Angeles

Two Buena Park Boys Get Trips

Two Buena Park youths win trips to the California Boys State at the State Fair Grounds in Sacramento June 21 to 28. Danny Myers 17 son of Rex Myers of 5891 Grand Ave is selected by American Legion Post 354 as a delegate. Gene Rosen 17 son of Mrs Gladys Rosen of 1000 AN MYERS is also to attend. Both juniors at Fullerton Union High School with Myers a La Habra native and Lindbergh graduate and Rosen a Spokane native who moved to Buena Park five years ago and active in sports.

Buena Park Danny Myers Bill Rex Myers Grand Ave American Legion California Sacramento Gene Rosen Gladys Rosen Myers Buena Buena‘= Park Kiwanis Club Fullerton Union la Habra Lindbergh School Fullerton Union High School Gene Rosen Opokane Wash Buena Fark Fullerton High School

Radio Operators Class Under Way in Santa Ana

Santa Ana May 5 Orange County continues to lead the region with a large roster of amateur radio operators. A course for prospective operators is in progress at Santa Ana College taught by Horace Bates each Thursday night from 7 to 9. Sixty four students are enrolled in the current class.

Santa Ana Orange County Santa Ana College Horace Bates

Bellflower High junior prom set for late May

The Bellflower High School junior class voted to hold its prom in the latter part of May. Acceptable dress for the dance will be formal dresses for the girls and dark business suits for the young men.

Bellflower Bellflower High” School

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