New Officers Installed at CVO Luncheon
James Lantz retired as president and passed the gavel to incoming head David Hi. Larson at a Monday luncheon. The executive committee includes Howard Coale first vice president William Kummer second vice president Mrs. W A Bailey third vice president and secretary Mrs Norman Savidge with Eldredge Combs as treasurer. The CVO board, funded by the Community Chest and Junior League of Long Beach, lists Mrs Arthur Hooker Frederick J. Burrell William T J Harris Thomas F McCarry and Paul McClaugary as directors with Clara Andrews as executive secretary. The agency reports 18 volunteers registered and 52 health welfare and youth agencies receive workers. Andrews cited a hospital visiting recruit drive yielding 30 responses in 24 hours. Larson is public relations director at Foster & Kleiser and active in local business and advertising councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lantz
David Hi. Larson
Howard Coale
William Kummer
W. A. Bailey
Norman Savidge
Eldredge Combs
Community Chest
Junior League of
Long Beach
Arthur Hooker
Frederick J. Burrell
William T. J. Harris
Thomas F. McCarry
Paul McClaugary
Clara Andrews
Executioe
CVO
Red Feather
Andrews
Foster & ‘Kleiser
Chamber_of Commerce
Southern California Advertising ‘Council
Hills Bros. Cuts Wholesale Coffee Price Third Time
Hills Bros. Coffee Corp distributors announced a wholesale price cut marking the third reduction in three months. The move, enabled by lower green coffee costs, is not yet reflected in consumer pricing as retailers and grocers await the effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hills Bros. Coffee Corp
Hills Bros
P. T. Carre
Los Angeles
Southern California Grocers Journal
Goffee
Carre
Maxwell House
Southern California
Charity Aims Reviewed as Shriners Elks Meet
Long Beach Elks and Shriners held their third annual joint meeting at the Elks Lodge with over 800 attendees. Exalted Ruler C Meade Tal bott hosted. Robert Mohhbacker reelected president of the California Elks Association. Shrine leaders praised charity work supporting Crippled Children’s Hospital, likening Shrine projects to Elks efforts for cerebral palsy victims. Toastmasters Dad Counts and Berry Mer provided the evening’s all star Hollywood show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Meet Shriners
Robert P. Mohrbacker
California Elks Assn
Robert C. Rudhti
el Bekal Shrine Temple
C. Meade Talbott
Long Beach Elks Lodge
Long Beach
Robert P. Mohhbacker
7 California Elks Association
Markhontar Shid Trikuta
Boys Will Receive Exchange Awards
Long Beach Boys' Club members from branches will receive citizenship and leadership awards Friday night. O A Slaton will present plaques at Central Branch 7 20 p m to Wayne Graham 16 Tommy Parks 12 and Jock Simpson 14. West Branch honors Larry Kelling 10 Robert Taylor 11 and Bill Harrison 12 at 7 p m East Branch at 8 30 p m Paul Setting 8 Bob Monge 14 and Noel oft man 16 receive awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach Boys’ Club
O. A. Slaton
Downtown Exchange Club
Central Branch
Wayne Graham
Tommy Parks
Jock Simpson
At & P.m
Larry Kelling
Robert Taylor
Bill Harrison
Paul Setting
Bob Monge
Noel Oftman
East Branch
Shop Vulnerable Burglars Hit Third Time in Four Days
Field J. Leasure owner of a model airplain shop at 1420 Reserve filed a burglary report with police after burglars took model airplanes parts and equipment valued at 198 dollars Monday night. Earlier thefts on Monday and Saturday totaled 38 and 51 dollars respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field J. Leasure
Reserve
Leasure
Rose Float Let Contract In 1955 Parade
The City Council authorized a $9,700 contract with Isabella Golem an Pasadena for designing decorating and fabricating Long Beach's float for the 1955 Tournament of Roses parade. The theme will be Keats line A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Mrs Coleman has designed three sweepstakes winners for Long Beach parades. The Harbor Board approved $2,482.28 payment to Ysthmian Steamship Co for coffee damage from a leaky roof at Berth 1 Pier A and awarded a roof repair contract to Lintz Roofing Co Bellflower for $34,477. Harbor commissioners rejected a Pierpoint Landing land use study at $6,500 and will draft a new contract. John A Artuicovich submitted a low bid of $25,721.40 for a 21 inch storm drain on Ladoga Ave. The Harbor Board authorized purchase of a Riverside Ave lot for $2,100 owned by Mrs Veran G Backus. Capt BE Manning was to attend a California port authorities meeting in San Francisco. Bids and permits around Pier A storage use were adjusted. The board ratified insurance totaling $615,000 on Fireboat No 1. Long Beach Port officials praised port expansion. Tonight 987 Knights of Columbus Study Club will hear Capt John Ivanovich speak on Yugoslavia at 1261 American Ave open to members. A burglary stole 2,000 sleeping pills from Sleep-Eze Co. at 1067 E Anaheim St valued at $65. Howard W Flatcroft, 32, of 1635 E 17th St, was held on assault with intent to murder after an incident involving shotgun blasts through a closed door.
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Isabella
Gole
Man of
Pasadena
Long Beach
Coleman
Harbor Board
Ysthmian Steamship Co
Lintz Roofing A
Bellflower
Harbor Commissioners
Kenneth §. Wing
Hugh Gibbs
Francis J. Hensel
John A. Artuicovich
Paramount
Ladoga Ave
Los Cerritos Channel
Spring St
Ren Harbor Commission
Riverside Ave
Ocean
Seaside
Veran G. Backus
BE. F. Manning
California Assn
San Francisco
D. B. Neill
Pleo Ave
Panorama Dr
Howard J. Marston
Washington, D
Maritime Admitration Division of Ports and Facilities
Geil
Long Beach Council
Knights of Columbus Study Club
American Ave
John Ivanovich
Merchant Mariner
Yugoslavia
Nbe
Sleep-Eze Co
Anaheim St
Howard W. Flatcroft
17Th St
Superior Court
George
U. S
Long Beach Lite
Din
Ling Bek
Suri
Henny
Ghog
Mary
Oliver J. Fran Co
Beanie Thor
Southern California
Sivanpin
EL Lit
H. Janta Leonor
Ban Diego
Lemashus
Anon
Langon
Los Angeles
Wiisan
Gaurl San
Wine
Beaumont
Needles Newport
Banta
Bishop
Palmdale
Barbate
Falls Rourbank Scythe
Santa “Monica
Annites
Hanon Roads
Texanaeg
Gen. Pet. Opt
Ick
Jam Portiang
Culver
Riverside
Torrance
Brooke Lackasbach
Otoe
Otoe Potrero Cor. al Beatile Steerer Boo iSandber
San Diego
San Bernas
UCLA
Lake “Charles
Bagueas
San Fran
Java
Hos Sonn
Roswell
Auterga
London
Antoni Ie
Kansas City
Knoxville
Spokane Og Avenue
Bey
Francisco
Brownaville
Colgan Francisco
Medford
Sprefc
Ar Svenagh
Bad
Ershia
Tacoran
David
Minneapolis i
Zach
New Orleans
Wii Washington
Williston Pac
Jan Francinca Enver
Wed
Pocentatiene Mand
Des Goin
Pendleton
Winslow Od
Get
Ranelaca Bet
Phoeals Philadelpyla
Teilowstons
Pathfinder
Dodger
Pittsburgh
Sher Mary B
Ranelaca el Paso Sa
Poratel
Yuma
Sunnyville
Mer
Portland
Sanvelley Ee
E ‘Stevre
Worthy
Port
Anchorage
Resener
Rotterdam
Saare
Grand J
Consultant Urges City Act on East Shore Oil
Long Beach consultant B R Stanley told the City Council to advance offshore oil development along the east shore. He proposed partitioning the offshore area into parcels with the easterly third given priority and noted potential title issues with state park lands. Council debated timing and voter approval while exploring a joint state lands agreement and multi-parcel drilling plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
B. R. Stanley
Ofl
Stanley
Redondo Ave
Monterey 631 Co
Seal Beach
Samuel E
State Lands Unit Commission
Ruth Bach
Raymond C. Kesljer
Monterey
Bay Shore Ave
Seegesting
Nixon and Gore to Campaign in Long Beach Area
Vice President Richard Nixon and Senator Al Gore plan campaigns in the Long Beach area with Nixon slated to speak October 27 at Municipal Auditorium. Local Democrats press attacks on Hesmer and the GOP while Republicans promote veteran's support and fundraising events led by Michael Boyar and Jim Maragos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
al Long Beach
Herbert Gore
Tennessee
San Pedro
Long Beach
Congress
Ornate Hogner
Mudrea Younger
State Senate
University By the Sea
Rainbow Pier
Democratic Committee
Michael Boyar
Jim Maragos
George £. Johnson
Sam's Sea Food
Coast Highway
Surfside
Johnson
Transport Returns With 2382 From Orient
The Navy transport W. A. Mann will arrive in Seattle Thursday bearing 2,382 passengers from the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
Navy
W. A. Mann
Seattle
Far East
Long Beach Chamber Endorses State Liquor Plan and Ballot Measures
The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce endorsed Prop 3 the state liquor control plan and 12 other ballot measures. It supported state measures Yes on 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 11 12 14 15 16 and No on 4 6 10 13 17 18. County measures Fes on eight. City measures Yes on 4 Kr Lb P and Q and No on I M N O. Prop O would raise council pay to 500 monthly. Dloi J Amar of the Harbor Department and Propeller Club spoke against Prop 4 reversing state solvency concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach Chamber of Commerce
Rate O
Recreation Commission
Associated Property Owners Organization
Prop. O
Three Month Term in Manslaughter Conviction
A 20 year old Navy man Donald Farris of the USS Helena was sentenced in Superior Court to three months in county jail as a condition of five years probation after being found guilty of manslaughter in a February traffic death. He admitted drinking hour before driving and failure to see a stop sign in Torrance that killed Verona Valner. The case cited a fatal collision involving her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Farris
Helena
Verona Valner
del Jamo Blvd
Torrance
Farris
East Rd
Normandie Ave
Valner
Nusband
Acacia Club to Hold First Meeting at USC
The newly organized College Club Acacia at Long Beach State plans its first meeting next Tuesday night. The Acacia House is at the University of Southern California. Also listed are Halloween events and local civic notes with officers and society plans across California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acacia Club
Long Beach State College Colony of the
Acacia National
Acacia House
University of Southern California
Rites Conducted for John W. Cleland
Funeral services for John W. Cleland 72 retired civil engineer for the Southern California Gas Co after 38 years were conducted today in the Little Church of the Flowers Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cleland a Glendale resident was father of Jack C Cleland Lynwood city editor for the Herald American group of community newspapers in Lakewood North Long Beach Compton Lynwood Bellflower Norwalk He retired from the gas company seven years ago He also leaves five daughters Mrs Elizabeth Ann Babcock Compton and Patricia May Cleland Glendale another son Thomas J Cleland Glendale and a brother cousin and three grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Cleland
Southern California Gas; Co
Little Church of the Flowers
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Cleland
Glendale
Jack C. Cleland
Lynwood
Herald-American
Lakewood
North Long Beach
Compton
Bellflower
Norwalk
de Cleland
Gas’ Company
Elizabeth Ann Babcock
Patricia May Cleland
Thomas J. Cleland
Legg Pledges Crackdown on Smog Violators
County Supervisor Herbert C Legg announced a crackdown on every known smog violator, saying current laws are adequate. He warned action could severely impact the county economy and questioned the air board’s five million dollar seven year effort, noting foothill residents suffer most while contributing little to pollution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert C. Legg
Lege
John Anson Ford
Obituary notices from Hagan to Walsh in Long Beach
Long Beach obituaries list Arthur Eugene Hagan aged 26 drowned at Daganay Beach. Survivors include wife Laura Jean, mother Gertrude Hagan, father Arthur E. Hagen, sister Mrs William Dryden. service at Dilpay Mortuary with Rev William Galbraith officiating. Other notices cover Linus Gleeson of Hondo, Carl Gleeson of Sacramento, Jennie Mosteller of Long Beach, Amos Keeler of Long Beach, Amos Bert Keeler born in Tree, Iowa. Ernest Carman Garman of Long Beach. Coy N. Smith, Walter Smith. Joseph Walsh of Long Beach. and nested details of survivors and funeral plans.
Obituary notices of local residents parsed for arrivals and departures
Charles Wit ford Beckerley 42 of 430 Gaviota Ave died Monday in La Crescenta. Born in Chicago, he came to Long Beach 36 years ago. He was a musician and teacher. Surviving: brother Gwayan and sister Lillian. Service Wednesday 3 p.m. at Mottell's chapel. Gladys A. Gillette of 245 Glendora Ave died Sunday in a Long Beach hospital. Born in Excelsior, Minn., she lived here 22 years and belonged to Emera chapter, Eastern Star. Surviving: mother Mrs. Cora Apgar. Service held at Mottell's chapel. Rev. Joan Hefferlin officiated. Interment Sunnyside Memorial Park. Mary Emma Crail, 86, of 2843 Mariquita St died Monday in a Long Beach hospital. Native of Pittsburgh, she moved here in 1924. Member of First Free Methodist church. Surviving: five sons Edwin, Howard of Bellflower, Lawrence of Palos Verdes Estates, Fred and George. two daughters Elsie and Jessie Crail. sister Mrs. Alice Gilman. half-sister Mrs. Bertha Wilson. Private service Wednesday 10 a.m. at Mottell's chapel. Rev. Walter C. Reynolds officiating. Interment Sunnyside. George Staats Treber, 84, of 1515 Armando Dr died Sunday at Port Hueneme. Native of Fort Dill, Ind. Came to Long Beach 34 years ago. Former city clerk of Fullerton. Surviving: brother John. Masonic services Wednesday noon in Mottell's Mortuary chapel. Long Beach Lodge in charge. Interment Inglewood Park Cemetery.
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Boos
Joseph Mitchell Boos
Bmi
Usn
Onio Ave
San Jose
Mosteller
Jennie
Long Beach
Young Mosteller
Lillie
Almont Ave
Linde Manto
H. Boss
Golden Gate National Cemetery
San Bruno
Dispay Mortuary
Kreeler
Amos Bert Keeler
Gaviota Ave
Leonard S. Young
USA
Frank Eisler
Ital
Lonelwill
Tree
Iowa
Long
Patterson & Snively Mortuary Beach
Orval A
Calvary Presbyterians Averkamp
Wildwood Cemetery
Ada
Glenn Keeler
Williamsport
Downey
Hazel ‘A. Kinz
Garman
Ernest Carman
pYandchildren
7Th St
Mot Jin
Tell’s Chapel
Dryborn
Ehnira
Reuben Field Pieters
May Adams
Newt Smith
Blanche Lee
Walnut Ave
Holton & Son
Deat
John William Day
Mottell
Mortu
Hanna
Westminster District
Ceme- Olive Lawn Memorial Park
Nortery
Garden Grove
Little Rock
Paneeae Ark
Walsh
Joseph M. Walsh
Swallof
E. Stearns St
Sun Beach
Long Beach Hospital
Belmont Shore Beach
Portland
Ore
James W
Edmund A. ‘Walsh
Dora
Wiliam J
Tor
Los Ala-Maywood
George F
Mitog
Dorothy Downey
Albertson
Los Alamitos
Hisiday
Sheelay
Borckerley
Charles Witford Beckerley
la Crescenta
Chicago
Gwayan
Lillian
Mottell’s Chapel
Gillette
Gladys A. Gillette
Glendora Ave
Excelsior
Minn
Emera
Eastern Star
Cora Apgar
Mottell's
Joan Hefferlin
Ing
Sunnyside I Memorial Parks
Bertha Wilson
Mottell’s Chanel
Walter C
Reynolds
Sunnyside Memorial Park
Treber
George Staats Treher
Armando Drive
Port Hueneme
Fort Dill
Ind
Fullerton
F&am
Scottish Rite Freemasons
United Spanish War Veterans
John
Long Beach Lodge
Inglewood Park Cemetery
Vickers urges overhaul of California annexation laws
Long Beach official Sam E. Vickers urged a four point plan to streamline annexation in a speech to 2000 California Cities League members. He called for higher zoning and building standards, creation of county service districts, wider contract services with fringe areas, and annexation amendments favoring cities. He noted fringe residents are socially tied to cities but often receive substandard services and law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam E. Vickers
California
League of California
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Real Deata
Vickers
Vallejo
Boy Dared Hit by Train in Anaheim Morning Incident
An 18 year old Anaheim Union High School student Cris Lopez suffered serious injuries after a dare led him to dash in front of a moving train at the Placentia Yallow Boulevard crossing near Esperanza. The pickup truck driver George Anderson 62 of Paxansount was involved. A second collision injured 65 year old Martin Benson when struck by Donald Staley 29.
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Anaheim
Anaheim Union High School
Cris Lopez
Orangethorpe Ave
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Orange
California Highway Patrol
Lopez
Placentis-Yallow Blvd
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Community Volunteers
David H. Larson
Eldredge E. Combs
Apple Valley
Coffee Company
Rekal Shrine ‘Temple
Mehrbacker
Shriners
Elks
Enon Ae
Erences
Dad Counts
Berry Mer
Rose Float
East Shore
Sen.Gore
Kenrick
Freigntl Chant Marine
Horace Mann
Woodrow Wilson
Ken Spitzenberger
Lake
Nyood Park
Recreation and Parkway
Mayfair Park
deCanols
Jack Rangaer
Lakewood Canter
Lakewood Canter Faculty Merchants Assn
Dim Kinkead
Joan Platt
Hy Gilbert
Legg
Callie Cash
Longj McFadyen
Beach
J. L
Ben T. Cowles
Offici
Tom I. Smith
Ating
Agnes Wilerson
Nelda
Kickingside Memorial Park Land
Betty Jo Shepard
Norean Niouette
Hattie Vinson
Thomas
Sheclar-McFadyen Mortuary Chapel
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
All Souls Cemetery
Whamsport
Pyweridg
Richard Etheage
Trinity
di United Lutheran Church
Em Star
All Souls
Sheelar-McFadyen
Lakewood City
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