Drainage Jobs Topic of League Meet
Palos Verdes hosts a League of California Cities meeting to discuss a bond proposal for drainage projects totaling 114 million dollars. Col. H. E. Hedger outlines plans including 860 thousand for Bixby Slough drainage, 1.12 million for Lomita Blvd drains, 798 thousand along Western Ave, 1.375 million for West San Pedro storm drains, 174 thousand for Gaffey and Cabinet Drs, plus over four million for Soppeten area and 3.16 million for Long Beach improvements.
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Palos Verdes
Harbor
Los Angeles County
League of California Cities
Col
H. E. Hedger
Gaffey St
Cabinet Dr
Soppeten
Long Beach
College Planning Travel Lectures Series in Fall
Wilmington Har bor Junior College will host illustrated travel lectures this fall led by director Raymond J. Casey and conductor Charles Ross. The Tuesday sessions run 7 to 9 p m and offer college credit to regular attendees. Starting Sept 25 the series tours the Hawaiian Islands Alaska Canada France Scandinavian nations Mexico Central America national parks and the Pacific coast with focus on each region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Harbor Junior College
Raymond J. Casey
Charles Ross
Casey
Hawaiian Islands
Alaska
Canada
France
Scandinavian Countries
Mexico
Central American
National Parks
Pacific Coast
Boss
Racketeers Club to Form at Port
SAN PEDRO September 20 Harbor area racketeers are invited to attend the organizational meeting of a district tennis club next Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Anderson Memorial club, 8285 Mesa St. Planning of a local tournament is on the agenda, Bob Hodgins said.
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San Pedro
Harbor Area
Bob Hodgins
Anderson Memorial
Mesa St
Hodgins
Compton Civic Symphony Slated for October rehearsals
Compton Sept 20 Rehearsals for musicians of the Compton Civic Symphony start at 7 30 p m Oct 1 at the Compton Community Center under Ralph Matesky supervisor of instrumental music in the Compton elementary schools and a composer First of four concerts will be at Compton College on Dec 16 with Christmas music Musicians may be interviewed by calling the Community Center 123 N Rose St
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Compton
Compton Civic Symphony
Compton Community Center
Ralph Matesky
Compton College Inday
Rose St
Camera Club to Convene Monday in Compton
Compton’s newly organized Snapshots Camera Club will hold its first work night Monday at the Compton Community Center. Three projects are planned including table-top fruit basket photography for black and white enthusiasts, slide viewing for color fans, and titling instruction for movie makers. The club is part of the Community Chest’s Compton Community Center activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compton
Compton Community Center
Archishop Will Bless Fish Fleet at Fiesta in San Pedro
In San Pedro on September 20 Archbishop J Francis A McIntyre will bless the harbor fleet at the fifth annual Fishier men s Fiesta. A high mass at Mary Star of the Sea Church precedes a parade of decorated fishing craft. Honor guests include Rear Adm Wilder D Baker and Lt Gov Goodlo Knight. The three day event features a square dance street dances Navy ship inspections and boat rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pedro
Harbor Area
J. Francis A. McInnntyre
Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church
Italy
Yugoslavia
Portugal
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Knights of Columbus
William Ripley Dorr
George M. Scott
Wilder D.baker
Good
Oin J. Knight
Quartet to Sing at Harbor City
Harbor City September 20 The Beachcombers from Long Beach will entertain Community Sing members Friday at 8 p m in the elementary school patio. The quartet specializes in spiritual and barber shop numbers and includes Bob Brown Ed Hicks Jim McKee and Jack Collins. They have appeared at the Long Beach City Employes Association dinner and the Lion's Club Conference and plan a fall radio program. Gale Talley will lead with Virginia McLeod as accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor City
Long Beach
Bob Brown
Ed Hicks
Jim McKee
Jack Collins
Long Beach City
Gale Talley
Los Angeles Bureau of Music
Virginia McLeod
Personnel Course Slated at Harbor Junior College
Wilmington news reports that Paul Doyle supervisor of personnel at Union Oil Wilmington refinery will teach a personnel management course at Harbor Junior College this fall. Ken Williams, business education division chairman, says the course is part of a curriculum in business and industry problems. Enrollment for evening sessions is open until Sept 28.
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Wilmington
Paul Doyle
Union Oil Company
Harbor Junior College
Ken Williams
Business Education Division
The
Compton Man Hurt as Car Overturns
Harold Louis Becker age 52 of 15115 Compton Ave was slightly hurt when his car overturned after striking an embankment on Rosecrans Avenue east of Western Avenue in Compton. CHP reported the minor injuries occurred yesterday afternoon and caused no serious harm.
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Compton
Harold Louis Becker
Compton Ave
Rosecrans Ave
Western Ave
California Highway Patrol
AAUW Meet Plans Friendship Tea in San Pedro
The American Association of University Women San Pedro Branch membership committee met at Mrs W Madison Taylor’s home to plan the Friendship Tea on Sept 30 at the YWCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pedro
American Association of University Women
W. Madison Taylor
YWCA
Lomita School Begins Paving Removal Campaign
Lomita Sept 20 Workmen started removing blacktop from Lomita Elementary School playground as the Los Angeles City Board of Education launches a 100000 safety campaign. A citizens advisory group including Wilmington attorney Howard Crandell backed the board’s plan after child injuries and deaths tied to hard paving. Suits by victims’ parents are in Superior Court amid broader investigations and board clashes over school system issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomita
Lomita Elementary
Los Angeles
Board of Education
Port Women at Meeting in Wilmington
Nine ty-one members of Council No 1 Southwest Region ITC attended a council meeting at a Garden Grove restaurant led by Mrs. Lambie of San Pedro and other officers. Long range planning was discussed by Mrs Schreder. Founders Day is set for Oct 3 with a Fall conference at Downey on Oct 27.
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Wilmington
Garden Grove
Harbor Area
Robert Lambie
San Pedro
Fred Breen
Don C. Fohl
Catherine Schreder
ITC
Fred Stringfellow
Downey Woman's Clubhouse
Methodist Pastor to Head Ministerial Unit
Rev Arthur T Kent of the First Methodist Church was elected president of the Wilmington Ministerial Association. Retiring president Rev E E Partridge became secretary. Kent said the group backs a Wilmington Chamber of Commerce drive to develop the Bixby Slough area. Meeting held at Union Oil Co cafeteria.
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Wilmington
Arthur T. Kent
First Methodist Church
Wilmington Ministerial Association
E. E. Partridge
Kent
Volunteers Signed to Aid Fund Drive
Wilmington report states 15 residents volunteered to assist the Community Chest drive at the Wilmington Community Center. Mrs. M. E. Harp urged others to sign up at 728 Lagoon Ave as the center sets a goal of 50 volunteers for the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
M. E. Harp
Community Chest
Wilmington Community Center
Petitions Circulated for Slough Recreation Center
Wilmington Sportsmans Club circulating petitions to urge immediate development of Bixby Slough into a regional recreation center. More than 1500 residents signed with a 5000-name goal, as flood control facilities costing 860000 must be financed by the county flood control district before the project can proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Bixby Slough
Wilmington Sportsmans Club
Slough
PTA School Slated Friday in San Pedro Harbor
Thousands of PTA members from the harbor area are expected to attend a school of information Friday at the Methodist Church in San Pedro. Three councils Gateway Lamita San Pedro Gardena Wilmington will host the event, with about 60 instructors from the 10th District present to aid chairmen.
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San Pedro
PTA
Harbor Area
Methodist Church
Gateway Council
Eric Heinstman
Lamita- San Pedro
Charles Ackerson
Fiay Ee Sae
J. Paul Elliott
William Sheldon
Community Chest
Narbonne High School
Lomita
Noble Waite
Frank Pickett
Disttrict Home Service
Juniors Plan Fashion Show in San Pedro
The Junior Auxiliary of the Assistance League hosts the annual Fall Fashion Show Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the clubhouse at 1441 W Highth St. Mrs. Marty Jacobi chairs the event with members modeling outfits from Lewis. Emily Kell serves as commentator. Committee chairs include Mrs. Keith Lebo decoration lead and assistants, plus refreshments and door prize coordinators.
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San Pedro
The
Assistance League
W.highth St
Marty Jacobi
Lewis
Emilie Kell
Keith Lebo
John Resich
Harry Reese
Robert Rades
James Marincovich
Gilbert van Camp Jr. Tckets
Jack Matthaws
Slim and Trim Classes Planned
In Wilmington on September 20, the Los Angeles City Department of Recreation and Parks begins Slim n Trim classes at three harbor area playgrounds. Banning Playground will host Wednesdays at 10 a.m. with Mrs. Marilyn Koerner. Normont Terrace in Harbor City hosts Wednesdays at 1 30 p.m. with Miss Georgiana Rudder. Rudder also leads a Friday 10 a.m. session at Wilmington Playground and Recreation Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Los Angeles City
Department of Recreation and Parks
Harbor Area
Banning Playground
Marilyn Koerner
Normont Terrace
Harbor City
Georgiana Rudder
Rudder
Wilmington Playground and RecreationsCenter
Bloodmobile Visit at Port Set Sept 27
Torrance announces a Red Cross flood unit visit from 3 to 6 p.m. on September 27. The mobile blood collection unit will be stationed at the Civic Auditorium, under the direction of Mrs. Clifford Easley, chair of the local blood donor recruitment program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrance
Red Cross Mobile
Clifford Easley
Civic Auditorium
Compton Considers Metropolitan Recreation Commission
In Compton on September 20, Ferdinand A. Bahr outlined a plan to merge three separate recreation programs into a Compton metropolitan park and recreation commission. The seven member body would include representatives from the union high school district, city school district, mayor, and Compton Community Center directors, with ex officio district superintendents and city manager. A metropolitan superintendent would oversee the merged program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compton
State Recreation Commission
Ferdinand A. Bahr
Park Commission
Compton “Metropolitan
Union High Schoor
Compton Community Center
Wilmington Civic Unit Heads Drive
The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce acts as local rep of the Crusade for Freedom led nationally by Gen. Lucius D. Clay. Petitions are at 327 Avalon Blvd. for residents to sign pledging support of Radio Free Europe and Radio Free Asia and vigilance against communism. The Crusade aims for 25,000,000 signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
Crusade For Freedom
Lucius D. Clay
Germany
Anna J. Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Civic Organization
Avalon Blvd
Radio Free Europe
Radio Free Asia
Torrance approves final tract maps for 506-home subdivision
In West Torrance the planning commission last night approved final tract maps for a 506 home residential area. The plans await city council approval on Tuesday evening. The project is being developed by Bowles.
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Torrance
West Torrance
City Planning Commission
Bowles
Benefit Day Carnival Planned by Children’s Foundation Auxiliary
In Compton on Sunday the Mothers' Auxiliary of the Spastic Children's Foundation of Los Angeles County teams with the Compton Elks and Emblem Clubs for a charity day at Tiny Town Long Beach Blvd and Olive St George and Bobby Becker wrestlers Carolina Cotten and Bob Osgood's Little Square Dancers will appear. Harry Matthews and Mrs Dick Scull and Mrs Andy Andrews head carnival plans. Toys repaired by club members will be given to the foundation and children who bring a toy get free ride tickets. Proceeds support the Training Center at 1307 W 105th St for cerebral palsy rehabilitation.
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Compton
Spastic Children's Foundation
Compton Tiny Town
Muriel Séull
The
Emblem Club
Alma Wulff
Harry Matthews
John DeBoer
Mothers’ Auxiliary
Ivan Coddington
Elks Club
Press-Telegram
Compton Elks and
Emblem Clubs
Mothers' Auxiliary
Spastic Children’s Foundation of
Los Angeles County
Tiny Town
Long Beach Blvd
Olive St
George
Bobby Becker
Carolina Cotten
Bob Osgood
Little Square
Dick Scull
Andy Andrews
Emblem Club Club
Spastic Children’s Foundation
Matthews
Spastic Children's Foundation Training Center
105Th St
Compton Pigeons Break Speed Record at Rio Hondo Meet
Compton pigeons led by M M Monnie achieved an average speed of 1046.79 yards per minute in the Rio Hondo Racing Pigeon Club event at Tulare. Birds released at 7:15 a m returned home by 12:05 p m with Lagoon Loft at 1007.01 and other clubs listed, including Compton entries by DeFosse Hilliard and Lovejoy among several breeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Hondo Racing Pigeon Club
Hilliard
Lagoon
Ray DeFosse
Compton
Art Block
Bellflower
Lloyd Felix
B. Schiltheiss
Ed Baker
Fred Swein
Downey
Jack Gorham
Q. HE
Marshall
R. DeLong
C. E. Hilliard
Bedflower
Bob Lovejoy
Downer
Six Service Classes Set at Compton Counseling
Compton Sept 20 six new courses announced by Compton Counseling Service. Techniques of Counseling runs Thursdays 7:30 to 9:30 p m with Mrs Edith Stauffer director as instructor. Group Analysis began Tuesday 9:30 to 11:30 a m. New remedial reading classes start Saturday for slow readers guided by Mrs Lu Vena Sparks. Dianetic Techniques begins Sept 25 7:40 to 9:30 p m taught by Julia Lewis Hubbard examining self and others. Two classes by Mrs Ival Robertson RN Understanding Yourself and Others and Psychosomatic Stresses begin tomorrow 9:30 to 11:30 a m and Monday 7:30 to 9:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compton
Compton Counseling Service
Edith Stauffer
Stauffer
Lu Vena Sparks
Julia Lewis
Hubbard Dianetic Auditor
Service
E. Golden Ave
Ival Robertson
Counseling Service
Rebekah Lodge Plans Benefit Breakfast
LOMITA September 20 The Rebekah Lodge No 240 plans a benefit breakfast Sunday from 9:30 to 1:30 at the home of Mrs Olive Veatch 2246 W 250th St district good fellowship chairman invites the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomita
Rebekah Lodge No
Olive Veatch
W. 250Th St
District Good Fellowship
Harbor Junior College enrollment hits near 3000
Wilmington reports Harbor Junior College opened with nearly 3000 students enrolled for the term, a three year record. Late registration extends to Monday. Dominguez PTA to hold first regular meeting Sept 27 at 2 pm in the school auditorium with a free nursery and plans for evening meetings. Chairmen to attend an information school in San Pedro Friday at 9:45 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor Junior College
Dominguez Pta
Wilmington
Dominguez
Bert Becket
San Pedro
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Camera Club
Rose Andrea Trutanich
John Falangetti
Joseph Mirkovich
Filomena di Leva
Port Women
Ask Slough
Port Set
Wilmington Civic Unit
John 5
Simms Park
Ernest Gregory
Triangle Grain Co
Theodore DeDen
Hollandia
Talsgram
Pach
Donge
Children's Foundation
Rebekah Lodge
Anaheim
Bypres
Torrey Taiz Nobel
Tenflower Blvd
Jeff Chandler
Evelyn Keyes
Iron Man
Arlene Gahl
Beery Sullivan
Norwalk
Firestone Blvd
Torray
Deris Day
Gordon McIrae
Moonlight Bay
George Montgomery
Gale Storm
Texas Rangers
Babrillo Terminal
Jane Powell
Vic Damome
Jack Bailey
Roadium
Paramount End
Compton Blvd
Tortora Hale
Richard Greene
Lorna Boone
Forrest Tucker
Adele Maraki
Alifornia
Passage
Harbor Drive-In
Vermont
Brian
New Avenue
Ricardo Montalban
Cyd Charisse
Simon DE Lira
New Meralta Theatre
Downey Ave
Firastana Topaz
Doris Day
Gordon MochAc
Weet
Fox Granada
Bing Crosby
Dene Wyman
Mere Comes the Groom
Burty Mellow
Carole Matthews
Man With
MY Face
Compton Scompton En Rosegrans
Walt Disney's. Technicolor
Dick Powell
Paula Raymond
Gardena
Menis
Vermant
Walt Disney
Clifton Websjoanne
MR. Belvedere
Ore Wider
Penny Edwards
Leer
Tatsworth Goeret
Donald O'Connor
Pifer
Laurie Cesar Romero
Hilart Grooks
Francis
Broadway
N. Broadw
William Holdenaancy Olson
David Niven-Vera Sulen
Paulo
Sante Ana
Costa Mee
Nta
Betty Grasse
MacDonald Carey
Los Hayward
Patricia Medina
the Lady and the Bandit
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