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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1954
Page
16
William Ben Taylor, 31, of Yuesipa, failed to appear for a July forgery trial in Newton County. He was arrested in St. Louis, returned by a bond agent after Newton Bail Bond posted 1,500. A bench warrant had been issued for his arrest on three counts of forgery.
The USS Manchester crew presented a $608.38 donation in Long Beach while harbor officials pursue a $120,000 furnace and incinerator feeder project. Long Beach Unified School District cancels a Wheaton Ice Cream contract after repeated health violations. School bond support receives thanks as architects offer fee reductions for reuse on smaller projects. Local civic groups install officers, discuss cab company permits, and approve harbor improvements and cathodic protection contracts.
City Prison Rancho Esperanza on the east side of the San Gabriel River grows crops with 65 inmate farmers serving short terms. Inmates clear fields, plant by hand, and yield sweet corn tomatoes cucumbers and more while portions go to sustenance and other jail inmates. The program runs 7:20 a.m. to 4 p.m. and aims to rehabilitate inmates by boosting mood and health.
A clustered Long Beach obituary page lists Clarence W Fitzgerald 40, of 920 Loma Ave, survived by Esther G and two daughters. Thelma Ver Ploeg 42, two daughters Anna Swift and Violet Johnson. Jon a Mies Jennings 63, Earl E Jennings's wife and children. and extended notices for William Jerome Knight, Leila M Long, John Nicholas Mou sel, Eve Nancy Ritter, August John Klingbeil, Harry V Williams, Oscar William Whaley, Delmar William Hull, and Liam Franklin Merritt among others with service details and interment at Sunnyside Memorial Park, Mottel's and Christenson-Pine Mortuary chapels.
Tod C. Faulkner known as Kid Mexico faced claims Monday in Municipal Court. He is sued for 1293 by Chester L. Griffin for a wash basin allegedly stolen during work on the Kid's dance hall cafe and bowling alley at 2275 Orange Ave. Faulkner countersues for 2500 damages claiming wrongful alteration and seeks compensation for the wash basin. Judge Percy D. Hight ordered broader submission of the two cases.
William Blasser, 38, of 10424 Beach Blvd, was saved from electrocution Monday at Sunshine Farms in Paramount after a farm worker applied artificial respiration until Norwalk Rescue Squad arrived. He was reported in good condition at Bellflower Hospital.
Paramount couple Mr and Mrs J W Lansbury and two children escaped a 1 20 am fire at 6553 L E 72nd St just outside Long Beach city limits. Damage was about 8500 to home and contents with building loss estimated at 2000 and furnishings 2500. Fire chief Captain Tom Showers cited a faulty gas furnace as the believed cause.
Police identify a battered young woman found on Pennsylvania Railroad tracks in north Baltimore this morning. Officials say she may have been murdered and her identity is not yet established.
City Council committee will study a proposal making icebox owners legally liable for accidents. The North Long Beach Junior Women's Club urged action after two icebox incidents in a week, saying discarded boxes endanger children and neighbors. Virginia Rootbeb of the club called for accountability and safety measures. The issue will be reviewed by the ordinance committee.
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce nominated 13 candidates for three expiring terms on its board. Election will be in December. Nominees for the seat held by Peter C. Nirini: William Grace, George Taylor, B. W. Russell, E. E. Sprengel. For E. Tennyson Moore’s post: William Curry, Dr. Clifford A. Van Pelt Je. and Vivian Doidge. For Dr. Rodger R. Engel’s post: Dr. Austin Hicks, Dr. Lisle Wyatt, Marion Haun, Frank Hart, Agnes Bennett, Joe Paul. Bob Clark, Earl Dunn, Paul Hoover nominated for reelection to expiring terms.
Ruth M. Bauchet announced the appointment of Williams as traffic clerk succeeding the late John B. Amsbury. Robert M. Howard named new jury secretary. Harry C. Palmer moved to Judge Hight’s court. Gene Davis promoted to master calendar clerk. A 57-year-old motel resident Elmer D. Cooke died at Bixby Knolls Hospital after being found ill on his room floor. pneumonia and paralysis cited. police noted he was last seen Saturday and had lived on Long Beach Boulevard since 1953.
Fragmentary text lists multiple addresses and items, mentions ambulance and a Tuesday event. Details are garbled with names like Bonet Kies Pope and Lindes Ave, street designations, and scattered numbers. No coherent incident or clear reporter facts emerge.
In Buena Park a man and a boy were bitten near 10th St and Ximena Ave seeking Pasteur treatment for potential disease exposure. James Killeen of 1030 Ximenous Ave asks anyone with information about the cat or its whereabouts to contact him.
City and City Employes Assn will form a joint retirement committee to analyze proposals to integrate Social Security with a supplementary city pension plan. Sam Wieser named S M Roberts and Wendell Maccoby as representatives. a Council member may join. The panel will assess state rules and local options and determine if external aid is needed for a final report.
Sylvania Electric Products dedicated its new television picture-tube plant in Fullerton with ceremonies attended by civic leaders and officials. The 51,000-square-foot facility on Orangethorpe Avenue began production weeks ago after ground was broken 110 months ago.
Barbara Padgett, 19, of 11675 S Mann St, was critically injured when struck by Alma Williams, 30, at Western Ave near 120th St. Padgett suffered a skull fracture and internal injuries and was taken to Hawthorne Community Hospital. In a separate crash at Alameda and Florence, Hertha Pratt, 57, of 2017 Santa Fe Ave, was injured, taken to McCormick Hospital, as two autos collided involving William Pratt, 62, and George Ritchie, 48.
Pacific Telephone crews used a helicopter to string two miles of cable in rugged mountain terrain from south of Cooks Corner to Trabuco Canyon. The project serves 1100 residents as poles are set and rope laid on crossarms to pull wires into place. It marks the first use of aircraft to accelerate installations.
A gunman robbed a Safeway at 9915 San Antonio Ave in South Gate on Monday. The suspect demanded cash from the safe and registers, assaulted a store employee, and fled in a car with several hundred dollars. Police described the robber as a Caucasian male about 28, medium build, wearing a gun.
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