Seoul language lore and local carnival notes
A Long Beach observer recalls Korea born pastor Reuben W. Platers and Korea's alphabet, then shifts to light human stories about undertaker humor at a meeting. The piece covers a Stephens Field welfare carnival funded by a city PT A as part of school lunch and clothing aid, plus a local council debate over peanut brands and cola at the stadium with colorful, humorous misstatements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bor Thers
Seoul
Reuben W. Platers
First Presbyterian Church
Korea
Stephens Field
A L B
Doug Nansomb
Proeneda
L. B. Council
Pt.a
Fate of Four Missing Long Beach Men In Doubt
Wreckage spotted in the San Gabriel Mountains southeast of Palmdale is not the four place Cessna 170 missing since Saturday night with four Long Beach men aboard. A U S Army BT 13 wreck from 1947 was sighted by a search plane and near old wreckage no bodies were reported. Air rescue teams climbed from dawn as a March Air Force Base plane later spotted shiny metal at about 5000 feet. The missing craft departed Palmdale in fog and rain at 1130 p m Saturday, aiming for Long Beach Municipal Airport by 1230 a m Sunday. Pilot Raleigh Watson of Lakewood was with Lonnie Nichols of 1147 Carson St formerly a bartender, Bob Richards of 1625 Cherry Ave partner in Oil Service Co, and Amel Jack K Green of 1370 Park Ave ex Californi ahe re in Heights. Air Force Civilian Air Patrol Coast Guard and Sheriff’s Aero Squadron planes flew 49 sorties over the Palmdale to Los Angeles mountains in search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmdale
Long Beach
Air Force Land Rescue Team
March Air Force Base
San Gabrie
Long Beach Municipal
Raleigh Watson
Lakewood
Lonnie Nichols
Carson St
Bob Richards
Cherry Ave
Oil Service Co
Jack K.green
Park Avé
Inquest Held in Woman's Death
A coroner's jury found Roy J. Miller Jr. was probably criminally negligent in the crash that killed Frances Wogtaszewski, 22, when Miller's car struck a wooden barrier at Second Street and Campo Walk. Police will present the verdict to the district attorney for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy J. Miller Jr
Corona Ave
Mais Frances
Wogtas
Ocean Bivd
William E. Kummer
Long Beach
District Attorney's Office
Patterson & Snively
Bus Service Plea Examined Further
A petition signed by Mr ark Mrs Glen Whaley and 143 Los Altos Manor residents asks for bus transport. The City Council referred the plea to the bureau of franchises. The manor lies between Bellflower Blvd San Vicente Atherton and Stearns with 622 houses, 10 to 14 blocks from the nearest bus stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ark
Glen Whaley
Los Altos Manor
City Counci
Bureau of
Manor
Bellflower Blvd
San Vicente, Atherton and
Stearns Sts
Invitation Accepted by City Council for Police Barbecue
The City Council accepted the invitation to attend the annual barbecue hosted by the Police Officers Association at the police range this Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Officers Association
Daily Gl Guide Quiz Aids Service Dependents
The Press Telegram begins a questions and answers column to assist service dependents and National Guard members facing draft issues. Douglas Larsen, NEA Washington correspondent, answers questions on deferment durations, service time requirements, navigator needs, and related draft topics for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
meNivere
Press-Telegram Today
Douglas Larsen
NEA
Washington Correspondent
Seeee
Long Beach Votes Down Municipal Ordinance Amendment
Yesterday's special election in Long Beach rejected the municipal ordinance amendment by about 40 000 to 6 000. Voter turnout reached roughly 30 percent, signaling strong public support for preserving the modesty area and resisting despoliation after more than 20 years of concern. The result reflects public sentiment and commendable community interest in local welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Bilked Pair on Mother's Burial Ruse
Henry J. Lopez 40 of Pico, California, is charged with obtaining money by sob story about funeral expenses for his dead mother. At a preliminary hearing he admitted to the ruse and to telling victims he needed funds for burial costs. He allegedly obtained $45 from a real estate operator and $20 from a Downey resident. Detective Edward C. Boyington testified Lopez confessed to the scheme and that his mother had died and been buried years ago. He faced charges of perjury and related felonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Lopez
Pico
Harry F. Keeler
Lopes
Pez
Downey
San Fernando
Edward C. Boyington
Lopez
Carne
Ord
Fishing Gear Stolen Worth Four Hundred Dollars
Police report a theft of fishing equipment valued at about 400 dollars. The incident occurred within the past month on a city avenue as the victim described. No suspects named and no injuries reported.
September Weather Record in Long Beach Says Wettest Since 1939
September weather in Long Beach shows 0.17 inch of rain thus far, making it the wettest September since 1939, with a daily temperature range from 58 to 75 degrees and forecasts noting variable coastal dust, clouds, and possible showers from northwest systems. The article discusses tropical storms affecting Southern California and potential coastal impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Mexico
California
Five Contracts Awarded by City
The City Council awarded five contracts yesterday. Crown Fence & Supply Co of Pasadena will build a chainlink fence at Veterans Memorial Stadium for 16180, Hillfford Machine Works of Redondo Beach repairs a sprinkler system for 7184.25, Stancal Asphalt & Bitumuls Co of Los Angeles to supply 105000 gallons of paving asphalt for 8529.13, D. E. Bothell of Inglewood to pave the alley north of Harding Street between Gundry and Walnut Aves for 3956.40, and Griffith Co. of Los Angeles to install curbs, sidewalks and driveway aprons on Easy Ave between 28th and Spring Street for 3190.45. Both paving jobs are under the 1911 Improvement Act.
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Crown Fence & Supply Co
Pasadena
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Hillfford Machine Works
Redondo Beach
Stancal Asphalt & Bitumuls Co
Los Angeles
D. E.bothell
Inglewood
Harding St
Gundry
Walnut
Griffith Co
Easy Ave
Betveen 28Th
Spring Ste
Southland Hawaii Plane Service Plan Told Forum
A Chamber of Commerce breakfast forum showcased Hawaii with native musicians and dancers directed by Elmer Lee flown in by United Air Lines. W. A. Patterson and Robert B. Johnson discussed the Aeronautics Board decision impact while plans for five daily round trips from Los Angeles to Honolulu were outlined, tying mainland and Hawaii as tourism and economic links.
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Zpne Chamber of Commerce
Hawaii
Elmer ‘Lee
United Air Lines
Robert BE. Johnson
United
Drethe Islands
Aeronautics Board
Empire Room
Wilton Hotel
B J
Puanani
Johnson
Atlantic City
Sem '-Kapu
Venson
Sterling - Mossman
Carol Kapu
Tankley Tanked Police Claim Doubted Tale of Work
Tankley 21 told Officers Hinte and Jochims he was fired from work after midnight near Alamitos Ave and Pine St. He claimed he is a feather separator for a mattress factory. He will face a judge on a charge of intoxication.
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Tankley
Alamitos Ave
Rine St. St
Tanitiey
Mutual Defense Plans Discussed at L A Parley
City Manager Samuel E Vickers attended an Los Angeles meeting of the nine man Los Angeles County Civil Defense Committee named by Supervisor William A Smith and Mayors Bowron and Dixon Inglewood. Committee members include Wayne Allen Harold Kennedy Goung Hedger John Alderson George Uhl Grant Jenkins Loneles Don C MacMillan Clifford G Petrie and Vickers with 44 other county cities represented.
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Samuel E. Vickers
Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Civil Defense Committee
William A. Smith
Fletcher Bowron
E. S. Dixon
Inglewood
Vickers
Wayne Allen
Harold Kennedy
Goung Hedger
John Alderson
George Uhl
M. D
Grant Jenkins
Hospital Treatment for Traffic Victim L Wright
Louis Wright, 35, of 1721 Tud son Ave, suffered bruises early today when struck by a car at Locust Ave and Ocean Blvd. He was treated at Seaside Hospital. Police said the driver was Irving C. Caro Jr., 664 Euelid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Wright
Tudson Ave
Locust Ave
Ocean Blvd
Seaside Hospital
Irving C. Caro Jr
Euelide
Enrollment at Long Beach State College Tops 600
State College enrollment reaches 607 with day classes starting and evening sessions to follow. Dean David L. Bryant notes last spring’s total reached 700 with 300 evening students. expected to exceed 900 with tonight and tomorrow registrations. Dean Hugh S. Brown announces new courses in teaching industrial and vocational arts, industrial arts for teachers, woodwork for elementary teachers, and auto and transportation.
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Long Beach State College
Anaheim St
David L. Bryant
Jamarrrn
Amen Eer
Bryant
Hugh S. Brown
Californ
Brown
Boy 11 Steers Steam Roller At School Grounds
An 11 year old boy from 5200 Martin St climbed onto an idle steam roller at Minnie Gant School and revved the controls. The machine rolled backward, crushed a two inch water main, and sprayed a geyser across the grounds before a caretaker shut off the water. Police spoke with the boy and found no malicious intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Price
Martin St
Minnie Gant’ School
Robert
Ron
8700 Hired Here in Past Few Months
Long Beach sees postwar hiring rise with about 97,000 employed, per George Tall of the State Department of Employment. Job applicants fell to 8,500 from 17,271 in March, while unemployment insurance claims dropped from 11,000 on March 1 to 3,500 today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
George Tall
State Department of Employment
Marcell
Imanthe
Hit Run Driver Sought After Boy Struck on Orange Ave
Police hunt a hit and run driver whose car struck 11 year old Richard W. Morris of 1229 FE Market St and flung him into another vehicle on Orange Ave north of Market St yesterday afternoon. He suffered back injuries and abrasions but hospital attendants said the condition was not serious. The second driver involved is listed as Joe Blackman, 27, of Eastondale Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Morris
Market St
Orange Ave
Seaside Hospital
Bolice
Joe Blackman
Eastondale Ave
Home Damaged in Kitchen Fire
Fire broke out in a refrigerator motor causing extensive damage to the kitchen of Forrest M. Williams at 172 Nieto Ave last night. Neigh bor R E McNel at 190 Nieto Ave spotted flames and smashed a front window to enter and fight the fire with a garden hose. The blaze subsided when the master switch powering the refrigerator was shut off. Engine Companies Four and Ten and Squad One under Acting Battalion Chief Glenn A Jefferson responded to the alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest M. Williams
Nieto Ave
R. E. McNel
Glenn A. Jefferson
Firemen Battle Ammonia Leak at Meat Plant
Firemen worked nearly four hours early today to clear poisonous ammonia fumes from a cold storage room of a meat packing plant at 1168 West Ocean Boulevard. Fire Capt. Eldon Smith led Squad 1 as firefighters entered the small room with masks and used smoke ejectors to dissipate the gas. damage is expected to be slight.
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W.ocean Blvd
Eldon Smith
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