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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1948
Page
1
Obituaries list Ralsk Wilson 57 a Long Beach used car dealer for two decades dies Oct 9. Other notices include Berdecheck, Turton, Chapman, Denning, Deel and Bartee deaths with services at Mortuary chapels and Sunnyside Mausoleum. Surviving family members and burial plans detail in notices from Long Beach.
Weather data for Tuesday October 12 lists sunrise and moon phases with water conditions around Long Beach. Obituaries note the deaths of Addie Abbe Allen 82 of Long Beach born Grand Manan Canada and Clara Helen Towle 57 of Long Beach with funeral arrangements by Coon Mortuary. survivors include family members and hometowns. Service details provided for both, with locations in Long Beach and nearby communities.
In Los Angeles on October 14 a two year old boy slept in his crib while his father, John C. Latimer, 32, a photographic chemist, was shot dead nearby. Police booked his wife, Latimer, 20, on suspicion of murder claiming self defense after alleging years of beating. The child, John Michael Latimer, 2, was awakened and taken to Juvenile Hall.
A historical notice lists multiple building permits with contractors and values. Entries reference architects D. Danstein and J. Jones, builders Atkins & Wierin, and projects at 640 Alamitos, 481 Cerritos Labell, 2502 Kar 00, and 11 3m tes Ave among others. Values range from 400 to 6000 dollars, with various alterations and additions noted throughout the year 2022.
Ships and agents report inbound and outbound traffic at the port. Vessels including the Newark line and other steamer services are listed with berths and expected arrival and departure times. The notices indicate cargo and passenger movements, with emphasis on United states ports and international routes.
Robert Gardner known as a Pacific Coast salvage master collapsed and died at his home in San Pedro. For eight years he served as salvage master aboard the Merritt, Chapman & Scott tug Viking based at San Pedro under Capt Edison Brown. He directed major rescues including the Solano, American Fisher, and a Liberty ship refloating near Paint Vicente in 1946. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at MacNenny Mortuary, San Pedro. survived by widow and son Stephen Gardner of San Diego.
Three Manila girls Thelma P Oliva Joselia Endrinal and Herminia Mendosa head to Good Shepherd Convent Los Angeles after disembarking with six other Filipinos from the Dona The girls were met by the convent mother superior at the line office following a water taxi transfer The ship halted to discharge passengers and refuel before continuing to Panama and New York the Manila loaded freighter carried New York cargo
Bear Patrol Troop 41 demonstrated scout proficiency at Lincoln Park to support the Community Chest drive. The Long Beach patrol set up a model camp, displayed handiwork, and prepared mulligan stew, earning third place at the Los Angeles County Fair. Len Back led the exhibit with assistant scoutmaster.
President Chiang Kai shek warned Kuomintang leaders that government economic controls must be enforced or the government might fall in the present crisis. A reliable source said he accused some yuan members of practicing narrow provincialism in demanding that their home towns be saved at the expense of the nation.
Long Beach Bureau of Franchises approved changing the Sunday headway on the W Ocean Blvd line from 20 to 30 minutes effective yesterday. Hearing set for Wednesday on Pacific Electric Railway service substitute and fare increase. Harbor permit issue for a boat operator and $731.55 owed by Robert Hoyt also noted. Speed up Santa Fe Ave improvements discussed with deeds pledged for right of way and a 100 foot highway planned as city officials weigh timing.
October brings Columbus Day observances as banks close while federal agencies stay open. Erie Canal opening marked by traffic later in the month, followed by the Statue of Liberty dedication anniversary. October notes include Riley birth, the Chicago fire tale, and National Letter Writing Week plus Halloween.
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous streets and times with ambulances and fire units responding in a Sunday context. It references Caley, Fourth Street, American, Mitchell Avenue, Seagide Boulevard, Magnolia Avenue, Freeman and Appleton areas, and several other locations, suggesting a large emergency call or series of medical dispatches. The text is unreadable in parts but indicates widespread ambulances and motion through the city.
In the Long Beach area navy ships await tentative arrivals from San Francisco with names such as Neches Mission Soledad George Clymer Tuining Wedderburn and others listed. The document notes pending craft and inland movements with limited readable details.
LAS VEGAS Nev Oct 1 Sheriff Glen Jones sought relatives of Charles F H Mason 74 whose body was found floating in Lake Mead Mason reportedly attempted death by own action before by slashing his wrists Yesterday he tied his pants at the ankles and filled them with rocks and died by drowning per police report
Mrs Rebecca E Vaughn age 80 of 121 Chestnut Ave was struck by a car while crossing Ocean Blvd at Chestnut Ave Saturday night and remains in serious condition today at Harbor General Hospital Torrance.
A collection of funeral notices for numerous individuals including Alan, Jandel, McGee, Brawford, Naylor, Wallace, Wilson, and others. Entries name survivors such as widows, children, and siblings, and list services at Mottell's Chapel or private chapels with dates, times, and burial locations like Sunnyside Memorial Park and Long Beach sites.
Eddie F Burnett of 1425 California Ave reported a home invasion last night. An intruder ransacked a room and used a razor to slash clothing, with about $100 worth of garments cut to ribbons. Burnett could offer no explanation.
Maj Charles H. Pierce former Wilson High School star athlete now commands 2 B23 bombers from Davis Monthan Airfield Tucson. He leads in Operations Combine, a 30 day air force exercise in Florida. Pierce held track records at Wilson and Long Beach City College. his wife Jane resides in Tucson.
A train wreck near Girardot on the Bogota Girardot line killed 17 and wounded 21, railway officials said. The crash occurred 35 miles from Girardot due to a derailed carriage on the line near Ana poima.
In San Francisco AC I O national official said he will meet waterfront employers this week to discuss the 40 day maritime shutdown. Allan Haywood, director, stated talks will be on an individual basis as C I O organizers push toward a settlement.
Kathryn Lloyd was elected president of Victory Chapter No. 43 American War Mothers, succeeding Mrs. Mark Millington. New officers include Emma Wot as first vice president Ida Nunes as second vice president Ethel Bibby as third vice president Harriet Schenman as fourth vice president Thelma Byer as recording secretary Mabel Stanson as corresponding secretary Tile Warholm as treasurer Louella Martin custodian of records Myrtle Cooper historian and Nettle Westhafter chaplain Victory Chapter, organized in 1943, had Warholm as its first president.
W G Riley assistant trust officer of the Bank of America will address Long Beach Chamber of Commerce members at the Members Breakfast Forum Wednesday at 7 15 a m in the Wilton Hotel His topic Estate planning L B Connor is chairman of the forum.
Oklahoma City police responding to a prowler report at Keeke and Carroll Wholesale Tomato Co. discovered the intruder was guard Durward Jones. Officers Higginbotham and May entered through an open window and confronted him, ending the investigation.
Twelve year old Donald Mendenhall reports his Australian shepherd Dusty missing from 1510 E 53rd St. Dusty is bluish with pine and black spots, weighs 80 pounds, and is friendly to children. His mother Mrs E R Mendenhall believes he may have followed a child away.
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