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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1956
Page
19
A mother’s letter about her gifted fifth grader spurs a lighthearted jet tale from a Los Alamitos Naval Air Station review. The column mixes school, class projects, and a witty exchange about a FXQ27 jet then shifts to community life and a bus ride rescue by Floyd White, highlighting elder identification concerns.
The Board of Education reviewed a record preliminary budget of 25,209,522.55 for the nbbe 3 school year, exceeding the current budget by 1,657,358 due to new schools and facilities, an expected 4,000 enrollment rise, and 143 more teachers. Salaries of trackers to be raised. final figures after June 5. The budget will be reviewed for public hearing and August approval.
At the 85th California league convention in Lafayette Hotel Mrs Paul Helmer states the cold war and the H bomb have altered the makeup of League members. The group is younger, primarily busy mothers, yet remains nonpartisan and studies issues thoroughly before action. Expansion plans target suburban and rural California, with Orange County noted.
Ed Coyne reports to the Greater Lakewood Chamber that a City of Lakewood site for a Sixth Army armory received No 1 preference among six inspected by a Sixth Army team led by Lt Col D Condon. Price factors will drive final approval amid ongoing ambulance fee debates and city budget votes.
Abernon enters against two Torrance women Leola May Ramsey and her daughter Marguerite Reeves in a Superior Court trial. The jury began deliberations at 10 40 a m after extended arguments by opposing counsel. continuation noted on page B-2.
The Democratic Boosters announce the first of a series of candidate meetings at Lakewood Elementary School 3617 E Michelson St Lakewood. Speakers include Paul D Strader for the 70th Assembly District Judge Ralph C Dills for Superior Court Joseph Kenrick Gerald Desmond and George Nye Jr as delegates pledged to Adlai Stevenson. Additional sessions are May 22 James Madison School and May 24 Bancroft Junior High School both at 8 p m with public invitation.
Dr. F. Milton Sager named principal of Jordan High School, effective July 1, succeeding John Willard Wilson who led since Jordan’s construction in 1633. Sager, a Long Beach Unified veteran, taught science math and music at Jordan for five years and held roles at Wilson including vice principal. He holds masters and doctorates from the University of Wisconsin and is a McKendree College graduate.
A Long Beach bound sailor and his family escaped injury when a fugitive driver rammed their car. James R. Ware, en route from Fresno to Lakewood, served at the Navy Recruiting Station. Laurence Clarkin, 26, of Patton State Hospital, was shot and wounded after a 21 mile pursuit and treated at Whittier General Hospital. Police forced him off the road. he abandoned his car and was wounded in the buttocks after ignoring commands to halt.
George Reed, 34, of Los Angeles, was sentenced by Superior Judge Beach Vasey to 1 to 10 years in State Prison on a manslaughter charge for the Feb. 29 fatal shooting of Leon P. Love, 28, after a case argument. Reed pleaded guilty to manslaughter April 17. Man Slightly Burned Ralph Sneddon, 75, of 1475 Gaviota Ave, suffered minor burns Monday night when he tried to put out a bedroom fire.
Crossing guard Maynard W. Sellman 255 W 68th Way receives honorary life PTA membership for service beyond duty at Artesia and Orizaba, aiding McKinley Elementary children. Pin awarded, gift in his name to a scholarship fund, and lunch-sharing noted. locals salute “There’s another Maynard.”
Eight candidates filed declarations by noon Tuesday to fill the vacancy created by Councilwoman Ruth H Bach’s death. Many live outside District 5, prompting legal questions on district eligibility as the July 26 special election approaches. Alfred D Williams and Andrew M Baird are among those challenging district boundaries and potential representation for District 4 residents. Other contenders include Capt Charles M Garrison Erick P Flamer Fred E Russell Clarence E Wolf Gertrude F Anderson Oliver W Speraw.
A 15 year old Lakewood boy and a companion face charges after a car stolen from the aunt struck a group of teenage girls at Centralia Street and Whitewood Avenue. One girl, Jean Marie Olson, 15, was injured and remains home with abrasions. The juvenile driver admitted veering toward the group. The other boy was released to his parents while on probation for grand theft auto. The case awaits hearing at Suverne Hall in Los Angeles.
The Jewish Feast of Weeks or Shavuot will be observed today through Thursday in three local synagogues. Services feature cantors and organ, with Yizkor memorials and confirmation rites led by Rabbi Ravetch and Rabbi Schwartz. Temples Israel Sinai and Beth Sholom hold services with speakers and youth confirmations, noting dates and times for each location.
L B Art Chief Samuel W Heavenrich will resign effective July 3h to take another post in the Los Angeles area. He cites lack of expected funds for an enlarged Municipal Art Center at 2300 Ocean Blvd and notes 100 exhibits in four years with attendance rising from 25 000 to 75 000 while a national survey searches for a successor.
Two children sustained minor injuries in separate incidents Monday. Kent J. Larson, 4, of 3702 Fanwood Ave., ran between parked cars and was struck by a car near home, treated and released at Community Hospital. Mary Lou Rough, 7, of 551 W Seaside Blvd., was bumped in a parking lot south of Seaside Blvd, between Magnolia and Golden Aves, treated at Seaside Hospital. The motorist identified as Franklin Dickison of the USS Brush.
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