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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1954
Page
16
Long Beach employees association bickers over a 1500 dollar political education expense as the legislative and educational committee chair resigns. Leo J. Miller cites irrefutable disagreement on expenditure now being ill advised and unproductive amid the factional clash.
Police report six officers, including Kimberling and Chapman, arrested William Daniel Saho Jr. after a cafe dispute at 14 Pine Ave. in Lakewood. Saho, 23, resisted arrest, was booked on multiple charges, and sustained minor injuries to officers during the struggle. The incident followed a confrontation over a 50 cent bill at the cafe.
A Beverly Rivera Kennel Club event in Santa Monica crowned Percission as champion in the Bassett hound division after strong showing by his offspring Molly G. and Basil. Pup Basil, 8 months old, sired by Percission and owned by Chester E. Finley of Lakewood, placed in his class while Long Beach pug Champion Grand Boy Takea, owned by Mr. and Mrs. George Wilderman, earned best of breed and placed second in the toy group.
The County Fire Department ordered a $30,000 aerial truck with a 50 foot ladder for Lakewood Bellflower Paramount and Downey regions. It will be assigned to the Bellflower station with delivery expected in three to four months. The move aims to protect stores in Lakewood Center. Further station sites in Lakewood await South Lakewood incorporation and annexation decisions.
California Grand Master of Odd Fellows Charles H Henderson will visit Westminster LOOF hall Wednesday for an official lodge event. A potluck dinner is planned at 6 30 p m and all LOOF members in the area are invited.
The Long Beach Mounted Police will stage a two day horse show at the quarter horse track. Saturday's program is run by the Pacific Quarter Horse Association and features Palomino Arabians and Tennessee walking horses. Sunday includes the Long Beach Lanerettes and more performances at Ranch in Los Alamitos.
Obituary notices list Leon J White 62 of Wisconsin died Sunday while visiting Rockland Maine with two sons Michael and James J and wife Ninn. Also Preston John Statler 66 of Greenmeadow Garlock Arkansas born in Rockland moved to Bellflower. Garlock 84 of Blue Grass Iowa moved to Bellflower in 1920. Boyer 76 of Pine Ave Crawford County Indiana died Saturday. Services held at Mottell's Chapel and Holy See churches with interment in Sunnyside Memorial and Rose Hills, prayers and mass offerings noted.
Long Beach obituaries list Anna Mary Shoup and others, noting death dates, ages, addresses, and family survivors. Entries mention churches, cemeteries, and funeral arrangements while describing prior residences and occupations.
Groundbreaking for the Bix Knolls Branch of Bank of America at 4258 Atlantic Ave will occur Tuesday at 9 a.m. R J Carmody, branch manager, to turn first soil with Rol lin Robbins, Brad Lane, and George Zartman present. Sem Duff to construct the building, 12 teller cages planned, completion expected early January.
A 14 year old girl was injured after tumbling down a 150 foot cliff near Long Beach. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon, and authorities reported injuries but no details on the extent. Surviving relatives were listed, and services were held in Sacramento and Reedley.
City Manager Samuel E. Vickers and Retired Police and Firemen advocate for Proposition B on the June 1 ballot to build a $4,658,317 Public Safety Building housing the police department juvenile bureau and central fire station. No tax increase. funded from tideland and oil revenue. Officers say current City Hall space is inadequate and hampers training and juvenile handling.
Police report states a girl with a group of youths slipped near the incline’s top. She was rushed to Harbor General Hospital for possible leg fracture and internal injuries.
The article details political contrasts in Long Beach with Rep. Craig Hosmer opposing large expenditures and endorsing cautious fiscal policy. Ruth Bach, a Lakewood Village resident and Red Cross official, and Council contender Clarence Wage Jessner share platform highlights including city manager government, resource protection, and tied to Navy and shipyard economic roles. Wagner, a druggist and League leader, promotes civic service and strong manager government while stressing district needs and annexed areas.
Compton and Paramount fire crews battled a noon Sunday blaze at Calvin Burnett's fruit and vegetable market at Olive Street and Atlantic Avenue. The unknown origin fire burned over two hours, injuring two youths in a joyride crash and leaving three pinned under a car. Traffic rerouted. structural loss pegged at $2000 to $1000 contents. Victims treated locally. driver escaped with minor injuries. Authorities cited “cow trailing” as the risky stunt behind the crash.
Civil Service Commission in Washington announced nine applicants for the Downey postmastership. The candidates are John Wilfred Blum Jr Dale Cook Marvin Mansfield Freed Alaric L Maynard Stanley Alan Powell Richard Byron Sheakley Joseph Patrick Shovlin and John Merle Parker.
Local election coverage notes absentee voting deadline at 5 p m Thursday for the June 1 final election. Reports on campaign events include 800 residents attending a Kuche r reception in Municipal Auditorium and claims of broad support from Long Beach voters. Nominees cited include E Curtis Clark the taxpayers friend and watchdog, Mildred Younger seeking State Senate seats, Patrick Ahern running for Council, and Secretary of State Frank Jordan announcing 22 525 precincts for the June 8 California primary with 8771 in Los Angeles County.
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