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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1954
Page
15
Vociferous letters and anecdotes recount pay envelope etiquette, rat counts on Alamitos Bay jetty, a heart health course at City College, a dawn Early Birds golf forum at Recreation Golf Course, and local civic chatter. Notable items include a rodent note from Seal Beach, a registry tidbit for Smiths, and a light jab at US Senate candidate Tom Kuchel captured by a photo gag.
The Long Beach Aqua Fair launches a three day program at 7 pm in the Poly High Natatorium with a city wide swimming and diving meet. About 150 youths under 21 compete under the Recreation Department and Chamber of Commerce. Highlights include water ski events, derbies, boat regattas, a fishing derby, rescue demonstrations, and a large water ski show at Marine Stadium with finals and a 30 mile ski race.
A 6 inch high test gasoline pipeline break near 213th Street in Carson sprayed fuel over a half block area saturating two children, 3, who escaped injury after a thorough bath. Homes at 449 and 451 E 213th St were damaged with gasoline dissolving asphalt roofs. crews from General Petroleum repaired the line while nearby fire station units stood by.
City Auditor John Maniseul reported the city earned 127 246 49 in eight years from three oil leases with Continental Consolidated Corp. Revenue declined to 11 82249 last year from 13 000 earlier. Main income comes from the Southern Community lease around City Hall and land between the Los Angeles River and Pine Ave south of 4th Street. The lease has produced about 110 403 03 since 1946, including 510 263 421 last year. Private property owners share in this revenue as wells were drilled from the river’s west bank. Royalty rate stands at 14.125 percent.
Three men were arrested on gambling charges after being found rolling a dive against an apple box at 636 West 14th Street. Police confiscated $4 in cash and two dice sets. Named arrestees were Charles H. Fittsbrook, 48, of 2706 East 4th Street. David Porter Welch, 44, of 512 Temple Avenue. and John Welch, 38, of 384 Obispo Avenue. Bail set at $25 each.
William L. Robertson, owner of Seal Beach's defunct Airport Club, filed supplemental petitions to reopen the poker club, but city officials say even if certified in time, the move would be too late for the Oct. 20 special election. The Oct. 20 ballot will only include a measure to halt all commercial gambling, replacing a prior ordinance permitting poker for limited periods.
About 38,000 AFL union members in Long Beach back the Associated In-Group Donors AID program. Labor and building trades groups endorsed the effort, with donations funneled through payroll deductions to support Community Chest City of Hope Red Cross and other charities.
Harlan Lee Kouner, 35, of 1815 East Street, was slugged and trampled as he peered into a City apes bus at the parking lot. Rooney, a maintenance man, heard a shout and investigated. the intruder knocked Kouner down, walked over him, and fled after tearing a fare box from the bus. No estimate of damage given.
James W. Bibb, shelter director, says at least 35 dogs will be available for adoption on Sunday at the City Animal Shelter. Adoption hours run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All Southland shelters plan Sunday openings.
Catalina Air Transport asked the Civil Aeronautics Board in Washington on Thursday for permission to suspend service from the island to Willmington. United Air Lines has operated the route since 1946 and notified the CAB on August 31 of the halt. The carrier said it has no equipment or personnel and no plans to continue the route.
Sally E. Blackwell, 81, suffered possible fracture in a fall in her kitchen at 48 St Joseph Ave early today. She was taken to Community Hospital. A fire damaged a Davenport and a porch at apartment 731 Maine Ave. Catalina Air Transport said a number of operators have inquired about taking over the service but need time to study proposals. Kenneth Sullivan.
Marvin Leach of 1138 Nance Street Downey died at Sea side Hospital after being injured by a steel beam at Craig Shipyards on April 14 1943. He had one leg amputated and was paralyzed from the waist down. Survived by his wife Edna and son Lawrence. Body sent to Moritz Mortuary Montebello.
Police today asked Mrs. Ruth Ford of Norfolk Virginia to contact the police department missing persons bureau immediately. She is believed to be living in a trailer camp in the area.
Lloyd Leonard a 43 year old Wilmington man died when he fell from a 2 cabin cruiser during a moonlight bay cruise. His companions Louise Sanders and William Brandenburg reported the accident as Leonard attempted to take control of the boat. His body was recovered from Cerritos Channel after rescue crews failed to revive him.
Five people, including two of ten children, were injured in traffic incidents Thursday report police. Ethyln Jang Winter, 11, of 1824 Myrtle Ave, was hit by a car on Hill Street near an alley west of Myrtle. driver William Henry Mough, SE, 219 EH Nevada St, took her to Seaside Hospital. Four-year-old Frances Vary Vuskink, 720 Orlana Ave, ran into a parked car north of 67th Street and was hit by a auto driven by Neil B. Coats, 28, of Maywood. she was taken to Seaside Hospital. Althree Hulse Ward, 32, of 38B Ontario Ave, was treated at Community Hospital for minor injuries. A motor scooter overturned at Second St and Roycroft Ave. rider Louis l Edward Weirton, 23, escaped injury. Rallh R. Gibson, 22, Navy, and Shirley M. Mathena, 25, of 545 Truman Boyd Manor, were slightly hurt when their car, driven by Coy Gene Powers, 23, of USS Elamset, went out of control and struck a guard post in front of 960 Truman Boyd Manor. Both victims were treated at Terminal Island Dispensary.
A 22-year-old man, Darrel Gene Towne, was given a suspended sentence on manslaughter charges after a May crash near the San Gabriel River bridge that killed four adults in the other car. He received three years probation, with 80 days served in jail, and was warned to avoid alcohol. Towne, driver in the head on collision, and his three injured passengers faced lengthy court involvement, while restitution and civil action were left for later.
Captain R T S Keith of the USS Missouri commends Long Beach police for superbly managing crowds at the harbor district during a port visit. He notes over 31 000 visitors boarded the ship over two days and praises the hospitality extended by the city authorities and residents.
Former Rock Island residents to hold annual picnic Sunday in Centinella Park Inglewood with local organizers announcing details and gathering plans.
Husky Eliphealet Jervis Broyles 87 of Los Angeles a religious speaker for the American Soul Clinic pleaded not guilty today to preaching in a prohibited area He requested a jury trial Trial set for 9 30 a m Oct 13 in Department J with $25 bond Breached law at the band shell on East Seaside Blvd after a complaint from Grover E Bruning concessionaire at 159 E Seaside Police noted a 12 inch megaphone used to amplify his sermon
The City Planning Commission approved two residential subdivisions on Thursday. Los Altos Development Co. plans a 68-lot tract west of Woodruff Avenue and south of Spring Street. Frank Smith develops a 12-lot parcel on Roycroft Avenue west of East 41st Street.
Long Beach Community Chest launches its annual drive with a 3:30 p.m. program featuring Ronald O’Connor, a 16 year film star, and Johnny Carson, CBS host, donating time. Dr Sheigeth McFarland, noted GM educator, will speak. campaign chair Samuel Cameron introduces him. About 6 000 volunteers will solicit donations as the goal of 790000 dollars is announced. Audience includes campaign workers only.
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