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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1947

Page

2

Medals Sought for Wartime Navy Addresses in Long Beach Area

Navy asks for current addresses of former sailors in Long Beach area listed for medals and awards. Names include Aubrey W. Gray George L. Che rew Billy J. Brotton Malvin W. Wedmore Mrs. Forest J. Tracy Forest J. Tracy Ernest C. Horton and others. Send updates to Medals and Awards sector Al Naval District San Diego.

Navy Long Beach Aubrey W. Gray George L. Cherew Esther St Biily J. Brotton San Pedro Malvin W. Wedmore Canvilio SL Forest J. Tracy Avalon Village Foreast WJ. Tracy Ernest C. Horton Anchor St Wilmington al Naval District Saniego

Guest Minister Announces Subject at Belmont Church

Belmont Heights Methodist Church hosts Dr Wiliam C Morrison former pastor and now visitor at First Church Los Angeles as guest preacher on Sunday morning. He selects Faith of Our Fathers as his topic with Roy Cordell baritone as soloist. Evening service features Methodist Youth Fellowship in charge and color motion pictures from Camp Radford Institute. Dr Claud A Smith is on vacation.

Wiliam C. Morrison Belmont Heights Methodist Church Visitation First Church Los Angeles Belmont Church Roy Cordell Methodist Youth Fellowship Camp Radford Institute Claud A. Smith

Former Moderator to Occupy Pulpit at Fist Presbyterian

Dr. Nawyn U. Williams, pastor of Highland Park Presbyterian Church and former moderator of Los Angeles Presbytery, will guest speak at Sunday evening service at Fist Presbyterian Church. He will also address a Highland Park youth rally at the same hour, discussing "The Divine Disturber."

Nawyn U. Williams Highland Park Presbyterian Church Los Angeles Fist Presbyterian Church Astor Irvin Willams Highland Park Church Whiama

Picnic for former Coffeyville residents at Bixby Park

Local brief notes announce a semiannual picnic for former residents of Coffeyville Kansas to be held Sunday at Bixby Park. Other items include Alan Thornton returning from Alaska, Edney siblings planning travel to Port Elizabeth Union of South Africa, and the birth of Candace Marie Densmore with family members listed.

KanNans Coffeyville Kew Bixby Park Sall Robert Lydia Edney Hermosa Ave Port Elizabeth Union of South Africa Edlney Janes Gilbert Jroth South Atvnga

Meat Packers to Be Quizzed in Chicago Probe

CHICAGO September 25 Several major meat packing company officials have been subpoenaed to appear before a federal grand jury investigating prices on food clothing and housing in the Chicago area The federal judge John P Barnes earlier authorized the impaneling of a special grand jury for the investigation Melville Williams assistant to the attorney general said the government is issuing no information at this time

Chicago American Meat Institute John P. Barnes Melville Williams

Freeway Plans Outline 93 Million California Projects

Los Angeles report says State Highway Commissioner Harrison Baker announced plans to spend 9.5 million dollars on Southern California freeways. The commission budgets 2.5 million more for the Hollywood Freeway and 1.5 million for the Santa Ana Freeway during the next nine months.

Los” Angeles UPI State Harrison Baker Southern California Commission Hollywood Santa Ana Baker

Church Opens Fall Season Tomorrow at St Stephen's

St Stephen's Lutheran Church located at 1625 Peay Se opens its fall season with Rev John H Peters delivering a sermon titled A Good Medicine continuing his Conquest of Fear series. Chapel Choir directed by Henrietta Robinett performs first post vacation appearance as Pastor Peters starts a confirmation class using The March of Faith and Luther's small catechism.

St. Stephen’s Lartheran Church John H. Peters Henrietta Robinett Petera Luther

Homecoming Theme for Downey Grace Baptist Services

Grace Baptist Church at Quill Drive and Paramount Boulevard Downey announces homecoming services with Rev. Henry von Ul ‘tcl as pastor. Morning service at 11 a.m. and a 6 30 p.m. young people's service followed by a gospel cheer and praise service. Grounds landscaping and parking area completed.

Grace Baptist Church Quill Dr Paramount Blvd Downey Henry von UL ‘Tcl

Pastor Resumes Pulpit at Bay Shore Church

Rev. Mitton G. Gabrielson, pastor of Bay Shore Community Congregational Church, will resume his pulpit Sunday morning for both services. He will begin a new sermon series on the general theme Examining Our Desires Aspirations and Motives. Tomorrow's subject will be What Do You Expect From God.

Mitton G. Gabrielson Bay Shore Community

Visitor to Speak at Evangelistic Assembly Pulpit

Rev. J Lon Hale will occupy the pulpit at Evangelistic Assembly of God Temple 1200 Atlantic Ave during Sunday services. He has attended the General Council of the Assemblies of God in Grand Rapids Michigan and will return later this month.

Evangelistic Assembly of God Temple Atlantic Ave J. Lon Hale Assemblies of God Grand Rapids Mich

Reverend Roger To Resume Pulpit At Ease Long Beach

Reverend Quentin P. Roger of Ease Long Beach Methodist Church will resume his pulpit Sunday morning after a vacation spent at a Bible Conference in Mt Hermon California. His sermon topic will be The On iguing Church.

Quentin P. Roger of Ease Long Beach

Obituary notices for Oldham Stavert and others in Long Beach

W J Oldham 68 ad salesman dies after short illness in local hospital at 15th St home Lancaster Kan survived by wife family in real estate and newspaper work. Stavert 50 of Elm Ave Chicago to Long Beach dictating machine business, Chamber of Commerce member, funeral by Dilday Mortuary. Reno Benno family in Minot and Culver City. several siblings listed. Richardson 1819 Orange Ave Long Beach died Sept 10 born in Clarion Iowa. survived by multiple siblings. services at Mottell’s Mortuary with entombment at Sunnyside Memorial. Walter 73 Wilmington resident dies. former Cripple Creek East ern Star member. funeral at Mottell’s with Dr. Swift officiating. Orbeck infant Lana Sheryl, Henderson to be followed by details.

Joshua’ Oldham Joshua Oldham Oldham Brest-Telegram Star Avilliam Katherine Chase Lancaster Kan San Francisco Reen -Broadhurst San -Francisco Calt-Bulletin Chronicle Jan Mary Ds . Lassi Southern A Pasadena San Francisco Chronicle Southern California Press-Telegri Sim Lodge Fo& A.M Ir Francisco Mottell’s Lester Oldham Fresno Stavert John J. Stavert Elm Ave Chicago Long, Beachin Chamber of Commerce Virginia “Sta Vert Carolyne, Stavert John L. Sta Santa Barbara Dilday Mortuary Reno—Stante x ‘ Dewitt Penne Culver City Minot N. D California J Lions Club Avenal Cali Sur Anne: Benno George Arthur Leslie Benno Oot Sunnyside Memorial Fark, U Richardson Joseph Orange ‘Avé Clarion Iowa DeSmet S. D Long Beach Frank Duane Richardson Carrie Richardson Susan Barnes Hattle Blankenship Elis Brooks Olwein Mottell’s Mortuary Sunnyside Walter Wilmington Philadelphia Huntington Park Pueblo Cripple Creek Col Ga Nugget Order of Eastern ‘Star Hugo Candy) Walter Mottell's Charles, H. Swift First Christian, Church Wilming Mtrhnitye Lutheran Ulvnn Daisy'h, Linn Obispo, Ave Humboldt Neb Coeur D' Alene Idaho Lynwood First Presbyterians Church D. AR Fred. R. Linn

Tides and Weather at Stibtion Details Missing

Fragmentary OCR notes describe tides weather sun and moon with garbled text and scattered fragments. No clear events, places, dates, or named entities are readable beyond hints of a station or beacon. Unable to extract a coherent report.

Naval ships in port historical port list and codes

In Lang Haackere and Guam vicinity a fleet in port is recorded with numerous alphanumeric hull identifiers such as YTB 394 YTB 510 YTB 580 STL B0 33h Ya 1 00 and ARD 20 ARD 2 ARD 3 APDL 10 Tolovana. The document catalogs ships and docking references including clanships and landing details among a varied set of vessel names and classifications.

Navy Anita Tovaerive Lang Haackere Tg Vba Tyoapreliva Nona Iipge Polovaen Guam Ett BoEhe ' Tuibera Coumi Pulutty Pisadena Bramartan Adsalen Hania Tupena Fingualdy Tony AR Connor Mer Fe Twining Weeden Uraria Yoo Las UG Tad Cane Ang Alix Buckeye Nosag8 Pronvet “Fanon Neches Moclobs ARD APDL Tolovana

Truman Names UNESCO Delegation for World Conference

President Truman designated a U S delegation to UNESCO's second general conference in Mexico City from November 6 to December 3. William Benton will serve as chairman with aides from state and technical advisers, while representatives from adherent governments will attend by Mexican invitation. The draft agenda stresses international understanding, education for it, promotion of fundamental education, and removing obstacles to free flow of ideas.

Washington Truman United States United Nations Educational, Scientific and * ‘Cultural Organization Unesco Meyco City William Benton Congressional Technicsl. S the. S

Local Obituaries and Funeral Services Summary

Obituaries list multiple local residents with death notices and funeral details. Names include Gary Lynn Lemmon of Lammon, and Daisy Linn of Obispo Avenue, with mentions of grandparents and surviving relatives. Services scheduled at Mottella Mortuary Chapel and Sunnyside Memorial Park, officiated by local ministers and clergy.

Trans-Arabia pipe line study and Long Beach port role

Edsel Newton Preae-Tylegram Marine Bilitor describes a planned Trans-Arabia pipeline from Dammam to Beirut, the world’s largest diameter at 30 and 31 inches, with 2000 to 4000 foot elevations, supported by five booster stations. Long Beach port will handle a major portion of construction and shipment of piling timber equipment and food. Los Angeles Harbor Commission, after a quorum, approves multiple leases including Berths 179-180 dredging, Laguna Packing lease for a fish cannery, and continuation of the Los Angeles Compress & Warehouse lease through 1958. Harbor Department adjusts tenants after wartime usage.

Pier A Long Beach Persian Gulf Signal Hill Los Angeles Inner Harbor Ventura County Linc Baton Rouge Richmond India China Trans-Arabia Dammam Gulf Beirut Syria Mediterranean J Desert Sant. Samarne EB. J. Amar Pacific Los Angeles Harbor Wilde Laguna Packing’ Corp Harbor Sug Harbor, Packing .Co Los Angeles

Market News From Paderay State on Poultry Prices

Paderay State Market News Service reports varied quotes for butter eggs and poultry in Los Angeles area markets. Prices listed include Grade AA and Grade B poultry, with ranges for fowl and ducks and notes on shipping and domestic rabbit items, reflecting regional price movements.

Los Angele Bulteromman Pric Alden

Need for Rate Boost Told

Washington reports Erie Railroad president Robert Woodruff told an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing railroads need a freight rate rise to ensure a fair living wage. He urged a 10 percent increase, noting 1946 returns were 2.75 percent and 2.68 percent expected this year. Doss of Atlantic Coast Line and Knight of Seaboard allied with the request, warning Coast Line could lose over $697,000 in the first six months of 1947 under current tariffs.

Washington Robert &. Woodruff Erie Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission R. J. Doss Wilmington N. C Atlantic Toast Line Railroad L. L. Knight de Seaboard Aly ‘Line Doss Coast Line

Girl’s resignation held voluntary says State Dept

Washington reports that Helene Yuhnas an employee in the office of Undersecretary of State William Clayton resigned voluntarily from her jet position and was not forced by a “witch hunt” for past work with Russians. She previously worked for the White House as a stenographer from 1940 to 1944.

Washington State Department Helene Yuhns Wilam Clayton Jonce Miss Yuhas

Livestock Market Prices Surge and Slide

Chicago and national markets show mixed cattle and hog trends with highs near record levels earlier in the week, then declines on Friday. Strong demand for heifers and feeder cattle contrasts with softer finished cattle as buyers weigh supplies and broad market shifts across Wyoming Montana and the Midwest.

TOS Angelsb Jewinn Bowa Tony Lomo Bulla Funky Mtoukers Feedern Honger Jonge Xeol IBM Ted Ateery Kondonteera Mentum Helfoyy Calvin pAlble Alendy Chicago Bel Cabia A. Eheras Nelfcra Wyoming Montana Wholce Stone Venkinga Mt AG Downs Merita SRF

Bank Tellers Seen as The Bank by Public Dinner Talk

L H Pritchard of Bank of America told hundreds at a Hate lior District Chapter dinner that public perception makes tellers seem like the bank itself. He called banking highly personal and urged young tellers to engage people with Bert meetings and personal contact.

L. H H. Pritchard Bank of America Los Angeles Hatelior America Institute of Banking Lastaight New Masonic Temple Pritchard

Commodity Index Advances Again

New York September 13 The Associated Press reports the index of 35 wholesale commodities rose for the third straight week to 194.35 on September 12 from 191.54 a week earlier and 140.90 a year ago. The base year 1826 equals 100 with most metals and grains showing changes, while several listed items remained unchanged. The article also mentions a speech by A H Johnson of Bank of America Long Beach and notes the composition of the Chamber of Commerce board of governors including officers and members from local banks.

New York Associated Press Lowstock Genlon A. H. Johnson Bank of America Long Beach Jarbor T. Johnson Farmers & Merchants Bank Hayward West Security First National Bank San Pedro Alice Smith Robert Earl W. Sundell Mariners & Merchants Bank M. BR. Park Securityuest Nations] Bank

Canada Meat Strike Shuts Down Major Plants Across Canada

In Toronto on September 13, eleven thousand workers walk out in Canada’s packing house industry. The strike threatens to close plants of the Big Three Swift Canadian Company, Canada Packers Limited, and Burns, potentially halving domestic meat supply and hindering overseas shipments.

Toronto Canada Swift Canadian Company Canada Packers Limited Burns

Grain Market News From Chicago Amid Mixed Wheat and Flour Data

Grain trading reports show Chicago prices and futures mixed as wheat values fluctuate. Analysts cite higher feed and flour demand while government and sector data indicate variable buying and production signals affecting next week’s market.

Funeral notices from Mottell's Chapel in Alamitos

A string of obituaries and funeral notices from Mottell's Chapel in Alamitos include BENNO Campbell and McWin Lle Campbell of 4100 Leccuml Ave survived by widow Mrs Winifred Campbell and family, plus infant Garay Lynn Lemmon of 2482 Blin Ave and RIP notices for Nelson William Le and others. Services set at Mottell's Chapel Third at Alamitos.

Benno Blanney Dewste Banatty Washington Blvd Carver City Cail Anne Lento Reawhers George ‘Benno Arthur Rano Leno Benno Lue Benno Herbert Benno Matern MH Louiso McCoy NM Price Bervicea Monddy Rucu Bie Motto Ak Alainilon Ak Alainilon ‘ 'Gampbell—Mcwin Lle Leccuml 'Ave Winifred Campbell Blower LeRoy. Anderson Bune Tey Lawrench Ngaide Volucia Af Gelating Mottell's Alamitos Nelson Wiliam le WB. Geen Rebeoul Aary Dottell Chanel Alumitow Canasheryl Newderson Mra Edmund Orbeck Joan Grovek Aister Sharon Orbeck Huldi Hanson Joel Orbeck Orval Aweekamp Mt Alamnee Richardson—Joseph Crmage Prothern Duand” Wchardeon Waters Gurrie“Richardeon Ba Kits Hattie Bienkenaltn Brocka Tmnite Mottell Aiiniten Aderne Alle Balte Walter Mis Mills E McDonale Wilminatan Calif Igo Candy Walter Mar Gay Charl Fieling Motial Chay Alam

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