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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1955
Page
18
Long Beach hosts four non-professional groups including Community Playhouse and The Theatre, sharing aims to stage diverse works, train local actors, and engage audiences. Directors emphasize accessible comedy and character plays while building workshops to train performers and nurture local talent.
Obituaries list James Arthur Calvert age 77 of 4210 Keever St died Saturday. Also Thomas Harold Rice 8 died in Long Beach hospital, and other notices for Nesbit, Ertel, Ng, Morcom, Jones, Guyer, Burns, Bearss, Tsuchiyama, Dixon, and Dixon memorials. Details note births, death dates, residences, survivors, and funeral arrangements in Long Beach area.
City Council action will be sought next Tuesday for development and expansion of the California Ave Recreation Center at 1ath St and California Ave. Earlier, the development was approved by the Park End Recreation Commissions, with plans for expansion near main facilities and a new acquirer joining local groups.
Lincoln Park Chess Club will host Hollywood Team for a Southern California championship match at 8 30 p m. The four board contest features I Kashdan a top grand master playing on Hollywoods No 1 board. Other players mentioned include Wishilan Rolphe Ronald Jase Larry Remlinger and Elliott Froomess with John T president of Lincoln Park inviting public attendance.
Gerard M. McGreen of Long Beach Unified School District was found dead at his home Tuesday after neighbors alerted authorities. Apparent heart attack. widow Tsabell en route from Texas. He, a veteran of WWI, served as district inspector prior to joining the sea district. He leaves a wife and mother, plus five brothers and several prominent associates. Funeral arrangements are pending.
A burglar broke into Bethany Baptist Church at 5 E Hill St during the night and took about 400 from a cash box. Youth director Wesley Jaarty said the money was to fund day school operations and milk for the children. The thief pried an auditorium window and opened an upstairs office to reach the cash box. The funds were to be deposited today.
A Lakewood home fire Thursday afternoon caused about 2000 dollars in damage. James Robert Din, 33, and family were not home. Sgt. Al Long said an arsonist forced entry by the back door, with three fires set in bedrooms and a closet. Twelve baby chickens died in the blaze.
A long list of Long Beach natives appears in entertainment including actors Van Heflin and Robert Mitcham actresses Frances Gifford and Larasine Da, and bandleader Spike Jones. Long Beach State College unveils a Little Theater under Dr W David Sievers aiming to train actors and stage community productions to fill the gap left by touring troupes and provide intimate clearly staged theater for the city.
The Municipal Arts Committee urged placing the Municipal Band on a year round summer season with added performances later, to save funds. It recommended pay by actual hours, more support for symphonic music, and budgeting for expanded concert programs at the Art Center.
Evan E. Lively of 1832 E. 56th St received a 210 cash award for a suggestion that will save thousands of dollars in crane operation costs. Capt L. Holsinger presented the award at Long Beach Naval Shipyard. The idea involves replacing gas and diesel engines with electric motors on parts of stationary and floating cranes.
First of a series for parents to direct children from TV use at 2 30 pm Saturday. Dr Clarence P Baker of Long Beach State College will discuss folk tales and how to use them with kids. Public invited. Series by Despoina Navari Long Beach librarian. Other talks include Poetry for Children May 24 and Music for Children May 21.
Founder's Day ceremonies were held at seven Long Beach Bank of America branches honoring A. P. Giannini founder of the statewide banking organization.
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