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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1948

Page

2

Launch 1133 Homes in Northeast Area

Officials of two leading firms plan 1133 single family homes in the northeast city area. Griffith Walker and Lee Inc will build 583 homes in College Unit 11, with Block 1 starting this February and many already sold. Whaley’s Home Investment Co expects 256 homes opening in January near Los Altos Manor near Bellflower Blvd and Conant St in Lakewood.

Earth College Unit Fith Walker and Lee, Inc Los Altos Manor Ot L Whaley’s Home Investment Co Whaley Los Altos Terrace Bellflower Blvd Stearns St College Unit 11 Jege Conant St Lakewood Long Beach Dewitt Lee Burns Lakewood College Unit II Griffith, Walker & Lee, Inc Howard Cunningham Sid Brittain Robert Walker L. S. Whaley Clyde Doyle Hugh Gibbs Alfred Reinertson

Real Estate Teacher Expands School in Long Beach

George Ashby, a Long Beach realtor, has moved to 1059 Pacific Ave and now offers day and evening classes. The course covers real estate law practice land economics and mathematics including proration and land measurement.

George Ashby Long Beach Pacific Ave

$100000 Church Plans Revealed

Construction will begin soon on the $100000 edifice of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church at the northeast corner of Junipero Ave. and Carrol Pk North. Pastor Rev. Arnold M. Nelson said plans are under review by the city department of building and safety as part of a $250000 program. The building will hold six Sunday school rooms and a social hall, with a 650 seat auditorium and a 220 seat chapel. The rectory and various clerical facilities are included. designed by Kenneth S. Wing, the church measures 86 feet two inches by 136 feet eight inches.

Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Junipero Ave Carrol Pk Arnold M. Nelson City Department of Building and Safety Kenneth S. Wing

Arson Detection Talk at Long Beach Realtors Breakfast

Set E B Hatcher of the Los Angeles Police Department arson squad will explain arson detection at the Long Beach Board of Realtors breakfast. Hatcher helped apprehend a Mexican suspect linked to fires causing millions in lumber-yard losses. He also works with the county sheriff on arson cases.

Long Beach Board of Realtors E. B. Hatcher Los Angeles

Long Beach studies push industrial zoning to shield plants

City leaders cite Urban Land Institute findings that residential encroachment harms industrial growth. Long Beach planning director Ruditi notes zoning aims to keep M-2A zones free of homes, preserving land costs lines and utility layouts while attracting business.

Long Beach Urban Land Institute Washington, D. C Seward H. Mott Max S. Wehrly Bulletin Werner Rudhti Long Beach Commission Ruditi Planning Commission Rudhti South St 70Th St Paramount Blvd Cherry Ave Willow Spring Sts Temple Newport Aves 20Th St HD St Loma and Obispo Aves Spring St Wardlow Rad Temple Ave Anaheim St Magnolia Ave

New Crenshaw Crest Opened

Formal opening of Crenshaw Crest a 2,000,000 residential development between 170th and 74th Streets west of Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance occurred yesterday. More than 100,000 in advance sales had been registered previously, announced S. M. Taper president of Biltmore Homes developers. Only veterans are eligible to purchase homes in the 40 acre community during the first 30 days of the opening. A group of model homes is open daily.

Crenshaw Crest 170Th 74Th Sts Crenshaw Blvd Torrance S. M. Taper Biltmore Homes Taper

Want a cat Samaritan's woes multiply

Mrs. O S Williams of 1335 Wesley Dr reports two stray cats she took in have produced kittens, bringing her total to a dozen. She appealed to the animal shelter and to the Press Telegram for help finding homes, as attempts to give them away have failed.

O. S. Williams Wesley Dr

Boston millinery show dazzles with 14k hat and diamond trim

Boston's Costly Headgear showcase by the Boston Millinery Council drew attention to a 14 karat gold hat with diamond trimmings valued at 10000 dollars, thrilling attendees who believed they had seen gold in every woman's hat.

Boston Millinery Council Boston

Long Beach's Low-cost Two-bedroom House Campaign Recruit

Long Beach builder Frank Smith presented a $4950 two-bedroom model with 660 square feet at 439 Park Ave to aid the low-cost housing push. The design features roof trusses for durability and remodel ease, removable inner partitions, integrated kitchen dining space, parquet flooring, chrome trim, and formica countertops.

Long Beach Frank Smith Park Ave Press-Telegram Smith

Occidental College Hosts Homecoming Day Festivities

Occidental College alumni will gather on campus Saturday November 20 for Homecoming Day featuring the football game against Pomona College. A post game banquet follows in the student union. Senior Carolyn V Johnson will serve as Tiger Princess as coronation and prize awards occur between halves for best decorated fraternity and sorority houses.

Occidental College Occidental Pomona College Carolyn V. Johnson

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