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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1951
Page
6
Hollywood reports Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis intend to wed in Santa Barbara late this August after a ceremony in Jerry Lewis’s home, as they will be free from film commitments and plan a quiet private celebration by the sea.
The state Senate gave final passage to a bill with stricter fines for overloaded trucks. Fines start at 10 for loads up to 1500 pounds and rise to 1000 for overloads of 12,500 pounds or more. Introduced by Sen H R Judah of Santa Cruz, the measure moves to the governor.
Four labeled items listed with colors and notes on rarity and prizes. Black Magic Jat bloom spring and fall, Dog Rose erchid color requires five fies that year, Constance Meyer grillient red two prize winners, Sunset Gold flaming orange with heavy bleams. Postpaid delivery, satisfaction guaranteed, price mentions unclear with extra two rares and Brigid Double option.
A 37-year-old mother, Jeanette Watson of Aterloo Iowa, jailed for six months after refusing a murder trial juror’s oath for a second time. Her husband William cares for their two sons while she serves the sentence and appeals.
The West Long Beach Lions Club elected A. C. Reynolds president at Miller's restaurant meeting. Installations set for July 5. New officers include Jaffe first vice president, Chase second vice president, Dilday third vice president, Sheid secretary-treasurer, Downey Tail Twister, Taylor assistant, OBrien Lion Tamer with Peterson. New directors Edgington and Campbell. holdovers DeWalt and Garahedian.
Dariton W Chatfield son of Mrs Martha Chatfield 1728 E Third St has assumed civilian duties with the army of occupation of the Ryukyus Islands. The Long Beach man a Naval veteran of World War I is assigned as payroll clerk with the Department of Army Civilians an army of occupation unit. He has been a civil service employee since 1948.
A 14 year old boy in Ne Jersey died in a self made death trap activated by a lighted candle. Neighbors found George Sherman hanging from a clothesline in his cellar after the candle burned through the rope. Police deem the death an accident and describe the rig as a brutal DIY hangman play.
A seven session Red Cross course in home care of the ill and injured opens Tuesday from 10 am to noon at the City Health Center. Mrs. Max Marks, chairman, says students may report directly with no advance enrollment required. The free course continues Tuesday and Thursday mornings. doctors and civil defense officials recommend one trained person per home.
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