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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1954

Page

16

Younger Richards debate clash colors campaign response

Democratic Senate hopeful Richard Richards accused of misstatements about meeting opponent Mildred Younger for debates. Younger campaign says she agreed to four scheduled debates including October 6 in South Gate and events in Los Angeles with more talks under review. Joe Kenrick, Democrat candidate for Congress, urged a Democratic Congress to secure defenses while criticizing budget balancers and pledging steady defense policy.

Richard Richards Mildred Younger Richards Younger Tim Iy Morphy Finn Teerhards Anager Congress North Long Beach Kroplek Unis Asoi Fisrabawer Democratic Congress

Scout Roundup Saturday Officials on Trial

Windham District Hoy Scout Roundup in W J Reid Park Saturday noon to evening. exhibition by Long Beach Drum and Bugle Corps. Judge Lyman Sutter to preside. Officials invite all Scouts and parents. program includes singing, stunts, talks by C L Appling and Grant Kinman.

Windham District W. J. Reid Park Long ‘Beach Daisy Ave Lyman Sutter C. L. Appling Scout Grant Kinman Digtries

Death Takes John O. Akin Attorney 93

Funeral service for attorney John O. Akin, 93, resident of Long Beach for 24 years, will be held Saturday at Mottell's Mortuary. He died Thursday. Survived by wife Crystal F., son David Akin, six brothers, a sister, and other relatives. Interment Sunnyside Memorial Park. Dr Bryant Wilson to officiate.

Atty John O. Akin Mottell Atty. Akin Maine Ave First Baptist Church Long Beach Bar Assn Palos Verdes Lodge F&am Scottish Rite Freemasons Bekah Temple of Mystic Shrine Elks Lodge Pyramid Crystal F David Akin Marion c Omer B Earl C Carroll C. Akin T. J Ray P. Akin Jessie A. Nicholson Bryant Wilson Sunnyside Memorial Park Campbell Lynnw Joh Alexander Campbell Shirley Aye Clarinda Tewa Lyn Lorig Beach Mary Elsie Vera J. René Lynwood Hugo L Fred Robert D. Trager Bernard Richard Bennett Rose Mills Jmortal Park RIFE Christina Rile New Spert Ave Coon Funeral Home Francis Byron Baldwin Kedell Peter WW. Kadell Reseda Blvd Northridge Hondo Bloomington Ill K Adell Abut Norfolk Neb Rancho Los Amigos Hospital F ¢ Congregational Church Iving Vera Buyton Carlton Kacell Parker Amy Maucki Broadway Tharshly Ottumwa Kar Parker J Hartford Kan Moselle Charmaint Fu Ji 'Selle Gen Gon Darrell F) Mauch Earl E. Moselle Santa Ans George Moselle Laurai Moselle Anderson—Forest F Dilday -Mortuary Derson Chapey Intermettt Signal Hill Long Sunnyside Memorial Parit Beach Nettie Hill Patricia Beemani Louis Hill Dilday Mortuary

University by the Sea Fireworks Fair disputed court case

In Municipal Court, University by the Sea students clash with George Gaul, chair of the Ranme ier forum executive committee, over a S100 personal injury suit tied to a speaker’s platform ban. After seven hours, a jury acquitted Green of charges amid a chaotic scene on the beachhead operation context with Marine units noted nearby.

Martin de Vries Municipal Court Gplb George Gaul Ranmewier Forum Gelfran Golb Madge DeVries Beth Hat Puinehang Geil Cat Bay Fred Fegansi Eli Geeon Lagans Beach Stu Frog Gren Kenneth E. Morrison Green el Toro Long Beach Ramand J. Coyne Harvey Wey Jack P. Benjamin Vordura Ave Lloyd Lawry Knoxville Ave Cal Robert M. .Peterson Cel. John, Jm, Robasson

Seven liquor licenses approved in Long Reach and surroundings

The State Board of Equalization granted seven liquor licenses Thursday for Long Reach and nearby areas. Listed licensees include Florence and Tay Frenchy’s Avalon, The Min ute Man in Norwalk, Terrains Chub in Firestone, Town & Country Inn, and several others across Wilmington and Long Beach area venues.

Long Reach State Board of Equalization Sacrament Florence Tay Frenchy Lews Std St. Wilmington Anthony and Margaret A. Galestriers Albert and Leaney al Tone

Louis E Chase Rites Arranged

Louis E Chase longtime Marine Corps veteran killed in a wartime hunting accident in Korea will be honored in a tribute in Los Angeles County. A memorial service and Pythian Day observance will be held today at a church followed by burial at Souls Cemetery. Survived by his widow Rehar Jr of Long Beach and brothers Robert and Charles, details note his service with the Marine Corps and his local roots in Sul, New York.

Louis BH. Chase Ibl Warwick Ave Korea Pia Ar Sok Los Angeles County Tair Dile Iday Mortuary Taterment Hell AM Souls States Crom Wa Chase Sull

Heroic Dog Rescued From Flood To Feature On TV Show

A black catcher-spaniel named Bunny and caregiver Terry Digars will appear on KYLA TV at 3 PM Saturday with James Bibb of the Long Beach Animal Shelter. Bunny saved Terry from a river flood in December after being pulled from the Los Angeles River flood channel. The Digars family at 333 Via Carmelitos remain joined by Vandersalels of 1 Daley Ave. The event coincides with National Adopt a Dog Day to highlight Bunny’s rescue and adoption.

Bunny Terry Digars Kyla James Bibb Long Beach Animal Shelter Terry Los Angeles Via Carmelitos Daley Buy

Fall Injures Woman In Compton Near Wilmington Ave

Arione Iseuh of 2025 Shower Street suffered minor injuries Thursday night when she fell from her husband Ben Keith's car on Wilmington Avenue near 126th Street. Keith said he was driving about 25 miles per hour as his wife leaned against the door and fell onto the pavement. She was treated at Payalans and Surgeons Hospital in Compton and later transferred to Los Angeles County Hospital.

Compton Arione Iseuh Shower St Ben Keith Wilmington Ave 126Th St Keith Payaielans

Hartford Picnic Will Be Held at South Gate Park

The Hartford Kan annual picnic hosted by the committee will take place at South Gate Park on Sunday in 1957. Coffve and eald Ave will be served, with details about time and serving arrangements provided by organizers.

Hartford Kan Harford South Gate Park Sout Gate Coffve Eald Ave

Britannia Society Social Evening at Machinist Building

The Britannia Society invites members to a social evening on Saturday at Roy and in Machinist Building 728 Elm Avenue. Entertainment aims to include music and casual games for attendees.

Britannia Society Roy

Boy’s Arm Broken In Playground Fall

Gary Johnsor twelve year old of 359 Coronado Ave fractured his right arm after falling at Horace Main School playground bars. He was treated at Seaside Hospital and returned to his parents.

Gary Johnsor Coronado Ave Horace Main Selioo

Adventist Meeting and Talks at Long Beach Church

A Seventh-day Adventist group at the Claretian Guild Church on 3rd Street and Bonno will meet Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and hold a 1 p.m. Saturday talk. A luncheon and card session are planned at 728,11 a.m. in Ih Machinists’ Blog.

Sider Cree Santicfur Long Claretian Guild Beach Seventh-day Adventist Long Beac 3Rd St Bonno Ih Machinists

Suspect Nabbed in Wilton Hotel Robbery Case

Police questioned Robert Gene Ingrahm 25 of 1901 Orange Ave in connection with the Wilton Hotel robbery on Aug 8. He had a pencil drawing of a civilian robber at knifepoint and drivers licenses assumed to belong to others. Officers said the suspect identified the men and claimed the drawing was given by a friend as evidence.

Robert Gene Ingrahm Orange Ave Wilton Hotel Ingrahm Ingranm Ingraham I Ingrahm Bbiogg Censes F. E. Whitmore Wilton D. L. Goldsmith Stanley Joubert Rahm Hisi

$100 Million Contract Let in Los Angeles Area

Leslie E. Sinon, chief of research and development at the Ordnance Corps, announced a roughly $100 million contract for reseaved and development cnitiarts in the Los Angeles area. The award covers Harvey's high production facilities including aluminum extrusion and forging operations and screw machine products research.

Torrance Los Angeles Mal. iGen Leslie E. Sinon Tn Ordnance Corps Starvey Machine Co l Harvey Alminum Harvey

Lakewood Forms Six Youth Aid Groups

Lakewood plans six youth aid committees under the new Lakewood Youth Advisory Council to tackle executive, recreational, educational, ways and means, welfare and medical, and investigation and guidance projects. Edmund J. Coyne announced the formation on Thursday with a meeting set for 8 pm Wednesday at City Hall. Representatives from town groups will be invited to participate.

Sis Avis New Lakewood Chili Man Edmund J. Coyne Tie Comet City Lab Twer Hit Paniganians

Junior Rifle Club Signup Schedule Set

Applicants aged 12 to 19 can register Saturday at the north side of the police pistol range Paio Verde Ave and Wardlow Rd from 1 30 to 4 p m The program offers .22 rifles and practice through the school year with safety training earning a state hunting license The first three Saturdays focus on safety then marksmanship with instructors Spt Whatley and Officer DeAlba coordinating registrations at City Hall

Police Paio Verde Ave Wardlow Rd Parsons Orice Spr John W. Whatley Spt Whatley Jack I. DeAlba

Planners OK Permit for Motel Construction

Long Beach planners approve a $296,000 permit for motel construction. Laurence J. Updike and Gilbert J. Brown are listed as applicants. The project proceeds under a special permit process and includes a Quinit. Details note a single site with a focused development plan and local approvals.

Dull Re Laurence J. Updike Gilbert J. Brown Long Beach

Recreation Institute at 4739 KF Pacific Coast Hwy Approved

The city planning commission approved a recreation institute project on KF Pacific Coast Highway. A contract with the recreation association was authorized amid neighbor objections over traffic and noise. Construction of a screening wall was ordered, with program enrollments to include welfare and department employees.

Pacific Coast Kyty Planning Commission SLRO Teernalon

Ford Student Heads East for Nashville Master’s Study

Joan Troemen, 28, of 4549 Atlantic Ave, will depart Monday to study for her master's degree in Nashville. She will attend Peabody College and Vanderbilt University to earn the degree and a teaching credential by next August. Miss Freeman, a Long Beach City College and Pomona College graduate, won the foundation scholarship last April. Only college graduates with no teaching experience are eligible.

RT United Long Beach City College Pomona Colege

Inspection of Idyllwild Camp Slated

The RecR e s t f o l s Commission will inspect Idyllwild Arts Foundation camp in San Bernardino National Forest to back the school ramp program at Camp Hi Hill Mt Wilson. An eight member committee including City Manager Sam E. Vickers and Councilman Pat Ahern will visit next Wednesday. If leased, all sixth graders could enroll in the camp program. USC's Dr Man Krone has supported using the camp as an arts crafts and music center.

Recrestfols Commission Arts Foundation San Bernardino National Forest Camp Hi-Hill Mt. Wilson Sam E. Vickers Pat Ahern Douglas JA Newcomb Milton Arthur Lommission Walter L. Scott Walter H. Boyd Davighi Oo. Sigworth L. H. Brower Board of Education Scott Man Krone University Southern California

Obituary notices from Long Beach area

Multiple death notices and funeral arrangements for Lynnwood Campbell Christina Rife Helen Passias Robert F. and Clyde C. Rife Bernice L. Mattson Earl Oliver Hunt Frances A. Hunt Amy Mauck Parker Forest F Anderson Earl Oliver Hunt and family obituaries list survivors and services in Long Beach and nearby areas with burial plans at Sunnyside Memorial Park and other local cemeteries.

Talbert Water District forms to use sewage for irrigation

Newport Beach opposes latest effort as Talbert Valley lands worth about 2446 acres are set for irrigation with treated sewage. Voters approve the district with 733 650 yes to 28 670 no, boundaries stretch from Coast Highway to Santa Ana River. Directors named include Joseph A Callens Elmer W Farnsworth Alban Holtz Sonest H Gisler Hugo J Lamb with Andrew Hodtz assessor and R Cecil Farnsworth treasurer.

Talbert City of Newport Beach Tilbert Water District Way Talbert Valley City Bushard Ave Loyielly Ranchet Joseph A. Callens Elmer W. ‘Farnsworth Alban Holtz So Nest H. Gisler Hugo J. Lamb Andrew L. Hodtz R. Cecil Farnsworth Coast Hwy Santa Ana River Elis Ave Huntington Beach

Al Davis Nominated for Kiwanis Office

Alb Davis a Long Beach furniture dealer has been unanimously nominated by past presidents and lieutenant governors of Ichwaeies International Division 113 for lieutenant governor of the division in 1955. He is unopposed to replace Dr Harold Moorer of Bellflower. The nomination occurred at a division meeting in Bellflower.

Alb Davis Lo Beach Ichwaeies International Davis Harold Moorer Bellflower

Trials Continued In Superior Court For Three Defendants

Trials continued Thursday for John F. Brem partner 22 of 1710 8 Carson 41 Torrancé and Doyle W. Cooper 24 of 1122 C Walk Wilmington charged with possession of narcotics in a Superior Court session.

Superior Court Voe Ray Wart Det. T John F. Bremfartner Carson Torrancé Doyle W. Cooper C Walk Wilmington Fach

Youth Guilty of Assault in Local Case

Kenneth B. Kilgore, 19, was found guilty by a Suspevior Court jury of assault by means of force. Testimony from Alheet R. Demers, 25, described hitchhiking incident on June 3 ending with Kilgore striking with a bottle, dragging the victim from a car and kicking him. The victim suffered a brain concussion, broken nose and jaw. Kilgore admitted leaving the victim unconscious and Demers in the car.

Kenneth B. Kilgore Lanai St Alheet R. Demers Truman Boyd Manor Wilgore South St Atlantic Ave I Kilgove Demers Grove Edd Ip Demers

Alcoholics Anonymous Opens First Long Beach Meeting

The first open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in five years in Long Beach drew more than 400 attendees at the Along Club on 439 W Anaheim St. Board director described the nationwide growth to over 120000 by the chairman, portraying AA as a fellowship of men and women aiding others to recover from alcoholism with members ready to help at any time.

Alcoholics Anonymous N Long Beach Anaheim St Hetter Anders

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