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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1954

Page

2

Ohio Citizen Posse Nabs Bank Bandits

In Kenton Ohio a citizen posse helped capture four masked bank robbers after they held up Dunkirk branch of Kenton Savings Bank for about 2803 dollars. The gang fled in a car but were cornered and surrendered after a shotgun volley. Suspects identified as Keith Lackey James Gibson Joe Fisher and Charles Black were arrested but charges pending.

Kenton Ohio Truth Dunkirk Kenton Savings Bank Shout Thomas Mauk Egon Simmons William Thomas Wrocer Edgar Candler Thomas Tom Morgan Keith Lackey James Gibson Findlay Joe Fisher Clyde Charles Black Fostoria

Gimmick Backfires In Court Over Diamond Claim

Long Beach roofer Thibault and wife testified that Paragon Jewelry and Finance Clearing Co. manipulated a disputed diamond sale leading to wage garnishment and his firing. Attorneys sued for malicious abuse of process to recover wages and punitive damages after five days unemployed and $120 lost.

CIA iCharlés Titibault Weri I Long Beach Charles T. Smith Bevers Hills Collection Thibault Paragon Jewelry American Ave Finance Clearing Co Beverly Hills Paragon J, Attys Orlin Peterson J. T. Moen

McCarthy Hospitalized for Sinus Infection in Bethesda

Senator McCarthy of Wisconsin is a patient at the Bethesda Naval Hospital for a sinus infection and a general checkup. Officials call his condition satisfactory though the ailment is acutely painful. he was admitted Tuesday afternoon amid ongoing treatments and recent public appearances have been limited since a Senate committee recommended censure.

Washington UP Ser McCarthy Naval Hospitsl Bethesda Friends Senate

High-Altitude Balloons In Planned U S Flight Test

White balloons meant to reach 10000 feet will drift eastward from California to cover the nation through December 15. Each 37-foot talion carries 800 pounds of experimental gear and will explode after two to three days, with parachute payloads to be collected by air bases.

Fort Worth Tex UPI United States Air Force Tracy Callf

Auditee of Circulation Shows Mixed Local Readership

A Fress-Telegram report notes varied reader response from a Great Avenue bureau audit. Figures show 7.00 attributed to a Seeres transfer, with 45 units unclear, reflecting ongoing circulation challenges and partial local engagement.

Fae Auditee of

Young geologist faces 27000 damage suit over Huntington Beach well

Zack Crawford a 23yearold geologist and trumpet player contends in Santa Ana Superior Court that Huntington No1 oil well near Huntington and Atlantic streets causes fire hazard mud debris odors and blocked alley. The Gothes neighbors seek damages claiming ongoing misery.

Zack Crawford Mursician Ocean Bivd Buntington Beach Norm F. Gothe Buntington Ave Huntington Beach Santa Ana Superior Court Grinford Huntington No. 1 Huntington Atlantic Sts Walter Cratford Jack A. A. Holmes Brown Oil Well Service Co, Inc Goddes Sthein Crawford University of Southern Californian Long Beach Huntington No New York Harlem Nelice Slaln Doris Rodriguez Sotera Torras Ruth Lopez Rivera Maldonadas Poses

U N Employees Told to Put International Loyalty First

United Nations staff worldwide were urged to prioritize loyalty to the U N above nationhood, with a handbook warning against revolutionary activity and even active criticism of any government. The advisory board notes international service defines staff as international officials and prohibits actions undermining any government while promoting world peace.

United Nations, N U. N U.N International Civil Services International Civil Service Advisory Board General Assembly Washington Montreal Paris Rome Geneva Bern U.S

Seven Hurt in Local Car Crashes and Citations

Seven people were injured in multiple late Friday and early Saturday crashes. Three drivers were cited by police for violations, including failure to stop, following too closely, and improper passing near Walnut Avenue Fourth Street and Lakewood Boulevard.

Walnut Ave Din St Billie Craver 4Th St Palomar C. Zerahian Gaviota Ave Community Hospital Hollis BR. Leonard Pine Ave Lakewood , Blvd Centralia Ave Gallon Conmmunity Hospital Navy Dispensary Pacific Coast Miyy E.lsh St Ruby B. Fanning Midway Dr Los Alamitos Magnolia Hospital Manual S. Fanning Albert Lee Burnham Lawataie Burnham Leyland ML Redfern San Diego Redfern Fanning 7Th St Lakewood del Amo Birds Bessie Maule Dettman Castana Ave Paramount Warren P. Bassett E. Nixon St Bassett del Amo Polite Harold K. Nelson Clarence A. Patrick Uss Isle Toyale Nelson Junipero Ave Patrick

Youth Rioters Seize Street Car After Game

Philadelphia youths aged under 18 hijacked a street car in West Philadelphia after a high school football game. They disrupted fare collection, ran amok, and terrorized three adult passengers until the motorman and conductor fled for help. Twenty-three were taken to Youth Stony Center. three others faced disorderly conduct charges.

Philadelphia Geahr Stony Center

Two Deputies Spot Parked Car Reveals Liquor Agents

Deputies in Worth Texas spotted a car with two men crouched in the front seat. An investigation showed the parked men were liquor control board agents under surveillance, along with two other men.

Sun. Worth Texas Parkers Liquor Control Board

Landes Elected President of Wilson High Sophomore Class

Dick Landes was elected the president of Wilson's largest sophomore class. He will be assisted by Nancy Welts a song leader and 4 grade graduate of Jeffers Junior High. Bette Suipos becomes the new minutes taker and was previously secretary of the student body. Future plans for the class are still being organized.

Dick Landes Lew Wilson Tody Prexy Rogers Junior High Stage Rei Nancy Baa Welts Wusuate Jeffers’ Son Bette “Suupos Jefferson Bette Stu

P T A Drive at Poly Seeks Top Class Honors

The drive runs from Get. 41 to Oct. 18 with classes competing for highest percent enrollment. One class over 35 pupils and one over 25 win free tickets to the Pody-Wilson game. Classes 100 percent or more earn an excused absence to view a skin diving film in Poly Auditorium. TA membership cards go on sale for 50 cents and grant access to all Parent Teacher activities.

Geviod Poly F-T.a Poly Mathison T.A

Wilson Seniors Plan Big Year

Wilson high school senior class council led by Karl Dreher Tom Sindenos and Barbara Bower plans a busy year. They form Bruinville's largest group of intermediates and will sell charm bracelets spelling Wilson with a miniature football, priced at $1 for Wilson girls. A council member party is set later this semester. The group aims to make the senior class gift the best yet and is already working on senior announcements.

Wilson Karl Dreher Tom Sisneros Barbara Bower Bruinville Karl

Cal Tech Freshmen Form New Class at Institute

Five Long Beach residents Boward L. Krehbiel Gray and Sted are among the 180 men admitted to Caltech as freshmen. They joined a three way New Student Camp in the San Bernardino Mountains and met Caltech leaders including President L. A. DuBridge.

Long Beachmut Boward L. Krehbiel Calfornia Atlantic Ave Jon D Briarcrast Ave Woodrow Wilson High William B. Gray Mr. and i Stewster Gray Chest i Caltech San Bernardino Mountains Cal‘tech IL. A. DuBridge

Yearbook Photos Taken by Chris Myron for Trailblazer

Photographers have been capturing individual senior and faculty portraits for the Trailblazer yearbook. Editor in Chief Dick Silver leads the senior group with sponsor Joe Tanterno handling theme Attainment. Seniors may receive two proofs in robes and two in daily dress after paying the deposit.

Chris Myron Tory IROA Dan Bool Dick Silver Joe Tanterno

Wilson Key Club Elects Dan Hall

Dan Hall was elected to lead Wilson's chapter of Key Club with Ken Iverson as vice president Warres Nelson secretary Sir Caldwell treasurer and Ted Brekke sergeant at arms. A Kiwanis Kid's Day Breakfast on Sept 25 is a major project with ticket sales and serving. A dance for members and dates from Wilson Poly and Jordan Key clubs is planned for November at the Lafayette Hotel.

Wilson Key Club Dan Hall Ken Iverson Warres Nelson Sir Caldwell Ted Brekke Kiwanis Land Wilson, Poly Jordan Key Tthe Lafayette Hotel

Bible Institute Series Arranged at First Lutheran Church

A Bible Institute opens Monday evening at First Luther an Church. Classes run each Monday at 7 30 pm through Nov 29. Rev Erich V Oelschlaeger announced. Courses include two Bible study options and two practical courses with a small fee. Instructors are Rev Walter M Febner of St John’s Church Long Beach and Rev W J Schepman of Manhattan Beach.

First Lutheran Church Me. Synod 10Th St Linden Ave Erich V. Oelschlaeger Jaye Walter MM. Febner St. John's Church Long Beach W. J. Schepman Manhattan Beach

Liberace Oil Well At Tulsa Area Reveals Growth

Liberace and his brother George control an oil venture near Tulsa. The oil well is washing and reports indicate a productive capacity of about 100 barrels per hour. John R. Jacobs Jr. confirms the business details amid a public grin from the pianist.

Hully Wouvel Liberace George Tulsa Ola John R. Jacobs Jr

Ronnie Guidry Wins Class Student Council Election

Ronnie Guidry won the student body presidency at Long Beach City College Business and Technology Division in a one day election. Two hundred ninety students voted with strong showings by rivals Chint Viking and Wes Brown. Peter Calhoun was elected vice president and Colleen Corkery won secretary amid a slate upset. Dewayne Morsenson captured treasury over Regina Sullivan. Kisabs members filled cabinet roles including Te Sugita and Ed Bennett.

Ronnie Guidry Spalding. Ave Longs Beach City College Guidry Chint Viking Wes Brown Peter Calhoun Earl] Ave Robert Raines Tody Chalupnik Edith Zieg Dewayne Morsenson Caspian Ave Regina Sullivan Wilson High School Kisabs Kisab Tee Sugita Ed Bennett Dave Labe Naval Shipyards Carylann Forque Ted Pepay Business and Long Beach City College Colleen Corkery DeWayne Mortenson

Twenty Poly Seniors Win Gold L Awards

Twenty Poly seniors received Gold L marks for excellence in athletics, scholarship, and service. Recipients include Aflen, Berry, Belcher, Bell, Biuse, Conley, Dennis, Tortedmanslwe, Evans, Fuji, Hubbell, Prince, Roberts, Schnurerer, Johnson, Kashima, Nowling, Ortner, Smith, and Shelton. Gold L rewards require 15 points plus athletic participation and a B average.

Poly Dack Aflen Barbara Berry Kerry Belcher Nellie Bell Joann Biuse Steve Conley Emily Dennis Mary Lou Tortedmanslweyn Evans Karl Fuji Molly Hubbell Jahan Prince Joan Roberts Don Schinnerer Phil Johnson Cherri Takashima Herbara Nowling Cara

Ron Critser Heads Sophomore Class Officers

The sophomore class at Jordan elected officers for fall led by Ron Critser as president, Bobby Kiburn as secretary, and Jackie Creasey as treasurer. The group will oversee the Panther Cubs club for 10th graders to ease high school adjustment and socializing. Junior and senior nominations are expected soon.

Jordan Mary Kaye Knapp Janet Rowe Ramona Rogers Janet Rodier Beverly Hoffdah Nina Burks David Starr Jordan Soph Ron Critser Bobby Kiburn Jackie Creasey Panther Cubs Mfe Jack Beckwith Pat C. Vickers Andy, Latrenti Betty Moran Ed Pope

Loudspeaker earns All American for Wilson High

Wilson High’s Loudspeaker newspaper repeats its All American status with a top rating from the National Scholastic Press Association. Editor in chief John Gilmore along with Miss Skuve Fred Weaver Frank Smead and Ross Newhan led the staff under Max Morrison. The paper scored 1590 of 1500 needed and shares honors with other top school publications.

Wilson High National Scholastic Press Association Atrfe John Gilmore Miss Skuve Fred Weaver Frank Smead Ross Newhan United States Londskeeper Max Morrison Enon

Masque and Sandal Elects 1954-55 Officers at Poly

Poly's Masque and Sandal drama club elected Bill Campbell to preside over fall activities with Sandra Mann as vice president and Frede Barber as secretary treasurer. Sam Simans becomes club sponsor after Misa Breed's retirement.

Masque and Sandal Poly Bil Campbell Bill Sandra Mann Frede Barber Sam Simans Misa Lillian Breed Masque Sandel Wilson

Rerouting for Railway Explained by Orange County Officials

Orange County groups will explain rerouting for an electric railway with a map showing Huntington Beach and Seal Beach alternatives. Seal Beach Councilman Paul Calve and Long Beach official Jess Gilkernon approved map preparation at a Friday meeting in Seal Beach 101 Ranch House Cates.

Oteorg Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange County Huntington Beach Seal Beach Paul Calve Jess Gilkernon Long Beach City En- Einser Ranch House Cates

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Savings Bank Hardin County Ohio Citizen Posse William N. Oatis Jone Landes Prexy P-T.a By Cone Riley By Toby Brightman Cal-Tech Wilson Key Club Bible Institute Gusher Bron Drama Club Bill Campbell
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