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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1956

Page

15

Hospital staff reveal Jewel Boynton as ardent Democrat

In a quirky hospital scene a doctor notes Jewel Boynton is an ardent Democrat during a staff consultation. The staff assures a strictly non partisan operation, and Jewel prepares to return home Wednesday. Readers also air comments on overcrowded buses, parkway messes, casual dress in SoCal, a birthday note, and local civic groups at Sons of Norway Hall.

Jewel Boynton Jewel Brooks Hoc P.S

Acrobatic Burglar Robs Three Santa Fe Ave Shops

An acrobatic burglar robbed three Santa Fe Avenue shops early, stealing cash and merchandise totaling 419 dollars. The biggest loss was 110 dollars in cash and 300 dollars in costume jewelry at 2063 Santa Fe Avenue. A cafe at 2039 Santa Fe Avenue reported 59.23 dollars in money and goods. A barber shop at 2083 Santa Fe Avenue owned by Gale E. Brunk lost three bottles of hair tonic. The burglar entered through a ceiling, dropping into the dress shop after moving from an adjoining beauty shop, then unlocked windows for access to the cafe and barber shop.

Santa Fe Ave Tela Ares Gale E. Brunk

Fire at Keled Mud Co warehouse flares again

Firemen were called twice to extinguish a blaze in a Keled Mud Co metal warehouse behind 2921 Long Beach Blvd. The fire, believed started by children playing with matches amid old furniture and sacks of mud powder, smoldered again and was put out a second time. Sacks and stock sustained heat and water damage.

Long Beach Blvd Lass Keled Mud Co

L B Man Shot in Hold Up Try at Hollywood Liquor Store

Berard Barnick, 23, of 1821 Living stone Drive, was shot in the shoulder when he and accomplice Douglas Lee Hallinan attempted to rob Vic Silverman’s liquor store at 464 N Doheny Drive Hollywood. Barnick is hospitalized. Hallinan, 21, of Center Street Anaheim, was arrested and booked on robbery suspicion. Silverman says he shot Barnick as he opened the register.

Berard Barnick Livingston Wan Hollywood Jquor General Hospital Douglas Lee Hallinan

What's New Under the Sun Striped Swim Suits For Milady

Fashion notes from Bod Whearley on summer swimwear trends. Striped two piece suits, brown sun outfits, and colorful accessories dominate racks. Designer talk centers on proper coverage, bold stripes, and a shift from bikinis as bikinis wane, with stores offering long head bathing ensembles and straw hats to reduce sun exposure.

Bod Whearley Nat Josk Jook Bob Fischett Fischell Fischell Con

Second Escape Free Man Stanton Wins Dismissal

Kenneth W. Stanton, 20, walked free after Municipal Court dismissed a felony escape charge. Judge Percy Hight ruled the earlier offense was void due to a non existent statute, granting dismissal and ending the case. Stanton had previously served 50 days for car tampering and escaped again in January, then turned himself in. The court deemed the January escape illegal and noted double jeopardy concerns.

Don Maddock Kenneth W. Stanton al ‘Freeman Stanton Ted C. Sten Sten Percy Hight Hance Farm

Police Shed Neckties as Heat Hits 81

Long Beach police, under a standing order, shed their neckties at 10 50 a m as the temperature rose to 81 degrees in the shade at police headquarters. Police Chief William H Dovey set 81 degrees as the point officers on duty may remove their ties. Sgt E C Christiansen called the reading to the dispatcher who relayed it to Sgt Robert N Houghton then in a radio car. Sgt Houghton gave the go ahead take off your neckties if you want.

Long Beach William H. Dovey E. C. Christiansen Robert In. Houghton Houghton

City Approves 35-Year Gas Franchise With SoCal Gas

The City Bureau of Franchises today voted preliminary approval of a 35-year franchise with Southern California Gas Co. covering facilities in annexed areas.

City Bureau of Franchises Today Southern California Gas Co Southern Counties Gas Co Ldry State Public Utilities Commission A. L. Cleveland

Woman 77 Dies of Crash Injuries in Long Beach

A 77-year-old woman, Alice W. Crabtree, died from head injuries after a three wheeled electric car she rode in with her husband Seth Crabtree collided with a car at American Ave and 22nd St. She became Long Beachs ninth traffic fatality this year. Her husband was not cited.

L.B. Toll Alice. W. Crabtree Wardlow Ra Long Beach Crabtree Seaside Hospital Joseph C. Wheaton Jr Linden. Ave Larry Mills Delta Ave 10Th St Tampere Ave Community Hospital Appian Way Vista St Onalee F. Arey Massachusetts King R Young Schumm Mary H. Waites California Ave Fen Ave Anaheim St Long Dale Clifford Thompson Beach Cameron ,Ave 6Th St Euclid Ave Thompson

Retired Navy Man Enters Council Race

Clarence E. Wolf a 52 year old resident of 4710 Cervate Ave announced plans to file as a candidate for South District Councilman in the July 26 special election to replace the late Ruth Bach. Wolf is a retired Navy officer and chief engineer of the Pacific Coast Chile and has lived in Long Beach nine years. He previously served as vice president of the Alamitos Circle Civic Association and led the Officers from the Rank Association.

Frank Weber Pacific Ave Cecil Wilson Daniel Navy USS Frontier Weber Seaside Hospital C. R. Dillon Border Burns San Diego Clarence E. Wolf Cervate Ave Sth Ruth Bach Wolf Pacific Chile Indiana Long Beach

Pair Arrested in Dope Smuggling Case

Mrs. Carol Marie Burns, aged 19, of 401 Terraine Ave, and Robert James de Cordova, 22, of 3800 E lath, Sr, were arrested early Sunday on charges of attempting to smuggle five ounces of marijuana into the United States from Tijuana.

Carol Marie Burns Terraine Ave Robert James de Cordova Elath, Sr United States Tijuana

Free Auto Safety Station Opens in Long Beach

A third annual safety check event runs through Saturday at 14th Street and Pine Avenue. Sponsored by the Long Beach Safety Council with city and local groups, it offers quick inspections of brakes steering horns lights and tires with windshield safety stickers for those passing. About half of vehicles checked previously showed some defect. a bus at the site lets drivers test eyesight and reaction time.

Ciec Long Beach Safety Council New Car Dealers Association Independent Garage Owners Association Long Beach Police Department Long Beach Associated Car Clubs Long Beach City Lines Kitty Ruth Partridge 4Th St Pine Ave Long Beach Safety Council

Burned Out Bushing Triggers Long Beach Power Outage

A brief power flicker affected many Long Beach homes after a burned out bushing in a Southern California Edison substation in North Long Beach. An automatic switchover restored power immediately, say company officials.

Long Beach California Edison Ca

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