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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1954

Page

15

Walker Mountain storms and city notes in vacation column

A rambling vacation column recalls Walker Mountain storms near a white Samoyed named Simber, local civic talk, and a patchwork of notes on electrical storms, a Portland-bound student, and port and city developments. It mentions Glasshouse towers, postal color orders, and a young council member, with city life sketches and travel chatter.

Simber Shane Val Aueneas Pork Fey Portland Gregan

Peacock at Lakewood Club Hides Feathers and Pride

A Lakewood Country Club peacock withdraws from social life as most tail feathers drop. The male bird, once part of an aviary at the golf course, awaits regrowth expected early next year. Manager Hollooper and staff feed him while he squawks on roosts, missing his former audience.

Bud Lembre Peacock Lakewood Country Club Paras Digy Lee. Hollopeer Thealah Sloodtholt Lie Montana Land Co Wollopeter Adviano [Imayong Adriano Adriano Kimayong

Tot Play Locations Launched at Lakewood Park area

Five water playground sites for preschool children begin at Lakewood Park Recreation and Parkway District. Sites will be fenced by Miller Hawkins, about 1225 feet of fencing required. Superintendent Hol Walker notes shrubs, tires, and play equipment will be installed. Locations include Ak sand Downey Avenue and other nearby streets, with total development under $10,600.

Lakewood Park Recreadon Parkway Fem Miller &Hawkin Hol Walker Iwhiel Lukewuud District Po Wollseter Aires Anelnsmel

Drive Starts Tonight for Youth Funds Drive Starts Tonight

A house to house fundraising drive begins in the We Para Wslares area to support youth funds for a Los Wes rath and community center. Canvassing already conducted in other sections by Pacific Coasttown and officials report progress toward the RM 000 goal with about S001 collected so far. Secretary and campaign chairman Wilhum Slamev says the effort aims to fund a new center and programs for youth.

Wslares Fox Los Wes Rath Mie Pacific Cowstow Spring St Lake+ weonel San Cassiel River Communne Beeding Wil Taya S. Whales Los Aitos Wont & Come Immits Center Roo Tbs Wilhum Slamev

Two-vehicle crash on Pioneer River injures two

A collision on Pioneer River near LGU Street in St. Brthsed involved an air pest Donal Ga 3 ont BI Lone. One diver was injured and taken to Bellflower Medical Center in serious condition. Boselina also sustained injuries.

Donal Ga Tmi Pioneer River Lgu St Dyer Bellflower Medical Center Boselina

Lyman Sutter Takes Oath as Long Beach Judge

Lyman Sutter took the oath as a Long Beach Municipal Judge in a ceremony attended by city officials, judges and leaders. City Manager Samuel E. Vickers announced the appointment as Sutter pledged dignity, sincerity and honesty in office.

Long Beach Lyman Sutter Alfine Torlay United States Luliman B. Sutter Minkiifad Court Department Sutter Municiam Percy Hight Marth de Vries Devries Ayrton W. Chace Judge Shtier Geral Desmond Ruth A.bach Toby Wick Walhfred Jacobson Samuel E. Vickers

Station Till Tapped AUShHER. Fisher, 47, attendant fee station

Fisher 47, a station attendant at 4235 2 Anaheim St, told police Sunday that while he was working thieves moved 825 from the till at the station. The report notes confusion in the target amount and unclear details.

Aushher Fisher Anaheim St Uli

Contractor on Mead Chaves W Pouiter injured in Seaside crash

A well known general contractor from Sul Mesa Way, Mead Chaves W Pouiter, was reported grievously injured in Seaside Hospital today after injuries suffered in a traffic accident here Saturday. He is listed in stable condition with possible complications. Local authorities continue investigation into the collision.

Chaves W. Pouiter Sul Mesa Way Revoy's Privé Seaside Hospital

Swallows Poison Child at Torrance Home Visit

Jeanne Stratton two years old of 3326 J Dalemead Street Torrance swallowed ant poison Sunday while visiting at 824 Wisconsin Avenue. She was taken to Seaside Hospital by her father Alvin Stratton and released after treatment.

Jeanne Stratton Dalemead St. Torrance Wisconsin Ave Seaside Hospital Alvin Stratton

Seven Held on Gambling Charges in Long Beach Hi Que Game

Police raided a Long Beach location at 175 Santa Barbara Ave after spotting a Hi Que gambling game through a window. Twenty people were arrested or charged, including Lawrence Foronda, 50, and others, with cash seized as evidence.

Long Beach Santa Barbara Ave Wey Lawrence Foronda Parade Sb Simein Arona Ch Pedra Bling Brit Vrais Belle Ray Jesus Suarez Cuico Vin Ave Wimingt St. Mildred Lucite Walmington Cayetano Riverside Palice Apt Andrew of Canal Ave Santa Barbars Ave

Nurse Aide at Hospital on Time in Ambulance

Long Beach reports show Nurse's Aide Miss Heisinger of St Marys Hospital arrived by ambulance after injuries in a weekend auto crash. At least eight Local residents were injured in traffic accidents from late Saturday into Sunday.

Phyllis Peisnger St. Mary's Mose Pital Miss Heisinger Bunday Long ‘Beach Miss Helsinger Robert’ F. LeBlanc Martia St. Waren Lionel Folly Ravel Thal Sk Pacific Coast Greenteal Ds Compton Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Polies Marge Klevn Joth Sty Anaheim Munity ‘Hospital Litcoln Blvd Brookwich Ro John Sane Long Beach Maury Ossinn Locust Ave Pacific Ave 6Th St Eldert Chim Biffie M. Hall Gomtryunity Hospital Club Olsen Pedro Lopez Jr Chino Ford Ave Terminal Henry Y. Villa Oliver St San Pedro Seaside Hospital

DeMolay Installation Set for Belmont Shore Temple

New officers of Long Beach Order of DeMolay to be installed at 8 p m Saturday at the Belmont Shore Masonic Temple 1630 E Arnheim St. John Sexofield will serve as master councilor with Keith Martin senior councilor and Ralph Suhr junior councilor leading as officers in the ceremony.

Long Beach Order of DeMolay Witl Belmont Shore

Long Beach to Add Two-Letter Phone Prefixes

General Telephone Co official C W Duncan announces two letter prefixes for Long Beach numbers to begin next year with 243 dial code shown as example. The change aims to support nationwide toll dialing and direct long distance calls in a phased plan over several years.

Long Beach C. W. Duncan General Telephone Co Duncan Mars Bama Beach Dungal

FHA Office in Log Beach Announces Staff Shifts

The Log Beach FHA office announces major personnel changes including a new underwriter Charles Carroll replacing Ray Madden who resigned to pursue land development. Morris Terese and Theodavek Lewis depart from key roles as new appointments take effect. The WHA office in Times Bidg reports a 60 person staff and a record 7,600 applications received since 1950.

Charles Ot Carrol Ablel Ray Madden Oranedh Carvel Suns FIA Morris Terese Premediiat Fry Ltn Abn Alurplia Eal Theodavekf Lewis Archi. Fect Pouch Plate Manufacturing Corp Chey OB Chey OB. Mettaud, Fargerty Areybeesial Chinf Architret Waller Chordorfor Chatan Don Wlnikes Furmyerng Insperter Brboning Asaishint Chist Faspice Finns Davidson Lance Maetles Washington Times American Aven Slegal

Ailing Public Counsel Reported on Mend

Ailing public counsel was reportedly improving after a stroke night in late September. Farnham assumed the office defending city after Leslia Still, former deputy in the city attorney's office, took over on September 3. No visitors were allowed at the hospital.

Marnharm Bette

Cigarette Blamed for Garage Fire at 4312 E Second

A cigarette tossed through an open door is believed to have started a blaze in a garage at 4312 East Second Street around midnight. The garage, part of a four unit building owned by J. Al Harper, was saved from damage to a car after he doused the flames before firefighters arrived.

2Nd St J. AL Harper Fcemen

Power Failure Strikes Stratford Square in L-block Area

Electric service disrupted for about an hour Sunday night in Stratford Square. Edison Co officials blamed a shot circuit breaker. Service cut at 10 04 p m restored by Edison crews by 10 40 p m. Classified ad advises selling unused items for cash.

Stratford Square Belilower Blvd Spring St Edison Co Edison

Heavy Floor Safe Abandoned in Field

A heavy floor safe encased in six inches of concrete was found abandoned Sunday in an open field near 314 Marker Jaane. Police said the lock was newly expertly installed and the safe had been burglarized. Ownership has not been determined.

Marker Jaane lPolice

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