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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1954
Page
9
A son writes home on Mother's Day from 130 miles away reflecting on his mother’s care. He recalls battles over rules, late nights, and his service with affection and longing. He expresses love and gratitude, hoping for peace and a chance to better show his feelings.
Marlene Becker 21, crowned Miss W for Long Beach in a Chamber of Commerce sponsored Do It Yourself Show contest at Municipal Auditorium. She beat 36 entrants, earned a trophy, seven outfits, and lessons, and will compete in the Miss Universe pageant July 15 to 25. Becker, from Minneapolis, moved to Long Beach 18 months ago and works as a production clerk at Harvey Machine Co Torrance.
Long Beach City College liberal arts faculty stage the Prof Vanities of 1954 benefit show at 11 am on the Lakewood campus. The Roaring Twenties themed event features 46 cast members portrayed by male faculty in Twenties costumes with props from a 1923 Hupmobile. Proceeds fund the Faculty Club Scholarship Fund for area graduates.
A blaze at 152 Lorda Way damaged a duplex at 2 am. Firefighters under Battalion Chief Glenn A. Jefferson contained the fire before it spread. The dwelling was occupied by John W. Sawyer according to police reports.
City Manager Samuel E. Vickers will present six proposed airport development plans to the county council units. The proposals cover 4.2 mile. details include deployment of new terminals and related infrastructure.
Long Beach Municipal Airport hosts a joint meeting of junior and senior Chambers of Commerce aviation committees. Two sections of a water main near the West approach bridge collapsed after rupture. Traffic resumed after closure. Oliver Speraw, president of the junior chamber, presided.
Eugene D. Flaherty of American President Lines told the Harbor Transportation Club that two-way world trade is essential for peace and prosperity. He cited exports of Southland products and said jobs come from global trade, urging attendance at Harbor Day activities on May 23.
Four year old Sandra Lynn Wood and Beth Helen Dickerson at addresses on Obispo and Pine Avenues seek a bank loan to buy Mother's Day gifts. A friendly bank approves the loan quickly, with a playful note that the money is for mother not ice cream.
Long Beach delegates will push to host the 1954 state Knights of Columbus convention. Delegates include Grand Knight Joseph Sousa and Past Grand Knight Vincent O'Brien and past state deputies Dr. John Schwamm and Delor Bombardier. The trip to Fresno runs May 13 14 16 with sessions and a memorial mass and election of officers planned. The last state convention in Long Beach was 1950.
The 10th annual tool conference of the U S Naval shipyards opens Monday at Long Beach Naval Shipyard with a welcome address by Mayor Sutter. Panel discussions of Navy industrial activities and displays of new production techniques will highlight the week long meeting.
Tickets for the May 21 relay event are on sale now at Sporting Goods located at 1278 West Broadway.
Police and California Highway Patrol logs list 13 people hurt in seven Friday night crashes around Compton. Victims include George Fox 21 and Raymond Brasdshaw 17 among others. several were hospitalized for head brain and internal injuries after collisions at Compton Avenue 152nd Street Central Avenue and other intersections.
Long Beach city attorney Irving M. Smith charged that his rival’s campaign is funded by oil companies amid disputes over back taxes and legal opinions. He cited settlements and a taxpayer suit, noting his 15 years of effort to secure tidelands title as he defended his record against accusations he called false. Rev. Russell Brougher led the meeting with other officials speaking on the campaign.
John Jardine Calvert of Long Beach pleaded guilty in Los Angeles Municipal Court to theft involving a $1500 mint store break in. He faced five years to life. arrested Nov twenty and linked to a Hollywood burglar ring that netted about $1,000,000 in furs and jewelry over a decade. Police noted his past as a golfer and baker and his method of concealing diamonds in pies for shipments to fences.
Arthur L. Peterson Post of the American Legion unanimously endorsed Prop. B on Tuesdays ballot. Post commander Patrick Ahern said members support the measure to authorize construction of a building for the Armed Services YMCA, citing the Y's valuable services to military men visiting Long Beach.
Job opportunities for civilian workers on Navy overseas bases in Guam and the Philippine Islands listed. Recruitment runs from Monday through May 19 at the California State Employment Office, 1313 Pine Ave. For details and information, contact Blaine E. Paris at the employment office.
Life terms in prison may await two ex convicts found guilty of robbing a Long Beach bartender of 190 dollars by a Superior Court jury Friday. Charles Durege and William M. Smith, both of Los Angeles, face habitual criminal sentences. each has prior felonies and current sentences in Los Angeles Superior Court.
The $240,000 Mayfair Park swimming pool will open at Clark Ave and South St in Lakewood on May 22 with a 10 a.m. dedication led by Supervisor Herbert C. Lege and other officials. The Olympic-type pool will operate weekends only until school ends in June. Learn to Swim registrations start June 19 for ages 8 to 18, with classes on weekday mornings and possible adult evening sessions. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sundays, and 6 to 9 p.m. two nights weekly.
Armed Forces open house at Long Beach Air Force Base will feature jet fighters and giant aircraft including the Sabre Jet Shooting Star Intercontinental Defender C-97 tanker and Globemaster transport. Reservists of the 452nd Wing will fly the displays during Armed Forces Day with other military demonstrations and model airplane shows.
Long Beach and Lakewood Elks join in a program honoring local-area mothers Sunday at 2 30 p m in the Elks Lodge 19 Cedar Ave Principal speaker will be Rev Reuben L Anderson pastor of the First Christian Church The Elks Quartet will provide musical entertainment.
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