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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1954

Page

16

Nab Alleged Yacht Thief Extradited From New York Town

Kenneth Tolli 21, accused of stealing the yacht Trade Winds to embark an abortive around the world cruise with his wife Vida Tolli and Patricia Malone, was arrested in Waterlo, New York. He waives extradition on forgery and grand theft warrants. bail set at 10,000 dollars. Vida Tolli held in Chicago on related warrants. Malone released pending investigation.

Wilmington Kenneth Tolli Waterloe N. Y CH. Simon Tolliver Air Force Sampson Air Force Base Waterloo Thea Campass Rose Manzanillo Mes Vida Miss I Ntricia Malone Los Angeles Chicago Miss Malone

Biscailuz Ouster Plea Goes to Court

In Los Angeles the state Supreme Court hears a petition to oust Sheriff Biscailuz, filed by John C. Doran’s lawyers after a prior similar action. The case asserts jurisdiction bypassing the District Court of Appeal to avoid delay past the November election.

Los Angeles State Supreme Court John C. Doran Jost Biscailuz Eleci N. Doran Supre Court District Court of Appeal

Artist L B Wins County Fair Arts Prize

Lucy Argue of 426 Live Ave won first prize in the oil and velvet painting class at the Los Angeles Pomona County Fair with Pawnee Squaw, a 28 by 38 inch Satinine work displayed in the Textile Arts Building.

Lucy Argue Live Ave Pomona Textile Arts Bldg

Ambulance Dispatch Messy Long Beach Notes

Fragmentary OCR notes list ambulances and locations in Long Beach with scattered addresses and times. Mentions Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach Boulevard, Freeman, Ravarta Drive, and car fire alerts with multiple agencies and responders.

Ongern Cape Tees Omy Lukewoon Carséen Borumount Boy Hanes Pacific Coast Huy Long Beach Blvd Annoylance Freeman

Hit-Run Driver Sought In Huntington Beach Crosswalk Incident

Police hunt a juvenile male driver after a car struck 11 year old Diane Pennington of Monrovia as she crossed Main Street at Ocean Avenue with two peers. Diane was rushed to Presbyterian Hospital Newport Beach and released. the crash damaged the car’s right front fender and headlight.

Huntington Beach Diane Pennington Monrovia Diane Sharon Petty Towna Hobbs West Covina Main St Ocean Ave Presbytterian Hospital Newport Beach T ‘Ls

Five Men Hurt in Two-Car Crash in Whittier

Five men were injured in a two car collision at Danby Street and Bluejay Avenue. The most seriously hurt was Jerry Salinas, 18, of Flood Ranch Los Nietos, in critical condition at Los Angeles County General Hospital. Bernabe Lucero, 17, and Elisa Movra, 17, both listed at General Hospital in good condition, also sustain injuries.

Tides and Temperatures for Tuesday September 28 1954

Tide and weather data from the U S Coast and Geodetic Survey show sunrise at 7 19 am moonset at 5 6 ft and water temperature 87 degrees with calm surf. Sunday’s weather statistics are noted.

U.S. Ceast and Geodetic Survey Long Beach

Eight Appointed to Lead Drive for Incorporating S. Lakewood

South Lakewood Incorporation Committee named eight area chairmen to push incorporation and oppose annexation by Long Beach. Chair Clarence Smickel said the plan aims to form the city of South Lakewood and join with Lakewood as the twin cities. Names and sections include Harold Hamlin, John Hindley, Tom McGougan, Doris Lindsley, Norman Shapiro, Harvey Nelson, Elliot Miller, and Robert Bark.

South Lakewood Long Beach Clarence Smickel Lakewood Trvo Twin Cities Conant Tom McGougan Bellflower Woodruff Wardlow Doris Lindsley Carfax Palo Verde Ave Norman Shapiro Gondar Ave Parkcrest Palo Verde Harvey Nelson Hackett

Polio Cases Rise In Long Beach Week

A seasonal rise in polio cases is reported nationwide and in Long Beach with six cases there last week, one death of seven year old Ronald Eric Parlin, and a total of 85 Long Beach polio cases to date. Smog advisories loom as forecasts warn of fog and warm afternoon temperatures in the area.

Long Beach Ronald Eric Parlin Pattit Ave Pew Hart BE. van Riper National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Alaska Hawaii Nevada Florida Wyoming U. S. Weather Bureau Pacific Los Angeles

Citizens for Eisenhower to Open Downtown Campaign HQ

The Citizens for Eisenhower announces the opening of a downtown campaign office at 203 Locust Ave on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., cofounded by E. G. Stubbs and Mrs. Harri son Moore. The group, not affiliated with the GOP, aims to coordinate supporters of a Republican Congress and re elect Kuchel and Hosmer to back Eisenhower programs. Graves Criticizes Knight Rides Roadside Attacks. Graves pledges non political judicial appointments if elected governor.

Citizens For Eisenhower Organization Locust Ave E. G.stubbs Harrison Moore Moore Stubbs Hosmer Washington Graves Richard Graves Goodwin J. Knight Joe Scott Los Angeles Ralland ‘Trusnan South Gate Long Beach Frank Bergrand San Franesco American Legion Knight Atty Scott California State Bar

Admiral Will Attend Propeller Club Meet

Vice Admiral Altrea C. Richi mond, Commandant of the U S Coast Guard, will attend the Propeller Club meeting at noon Wednesday in the Lafayette Hotel. Rear Admiral H C Shepheard will also attend ahead of the Coast Guard’s merchant marine safety program.

Altrea C. Richimond U.S. Coast Guard Propeller Club

Enrollment Closes for Evening Liberal Arts Classes

Enrollment ends today for evening classes at Long Beach City College Lakewood division. A monthly dinner meeting at Community Methodist Hall will be served at 6 30 p m with reservations by telephoning as long as vacancies exist.

Indianapolis Henry Banks Lakewood Long Beach City Col- Community Methodist Men's Howard W. Jones Harold Way George Bloecher

Lakewood Civic Leader to Attend Delinquency Hearings

James Knox president of the Lakewood Civic Council said he will attend the Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Delinquency hearings in Los Angeles soon. He hopes to gain information to aid the council’s drive to eliminate the sale of undesirable comic books.

James Knox Lakewood Civic Council Senate Los Angeles Knox

Marine Underwriters Transfer Surveying Roles Coast to US Salvage

The Hoard of Marine Underwriters of San Francisco announced the transfer of its marine surveying activities on the Pacific Coast to the United States Salvage, Assn., New York, effective Oct. 1. All surveying and rented office personnel in the board's offices will be retained in present capacities.

San Francisco Pacific Coast United States Salvage, Assn New York

Long Beach Youth Band Seeks New Members

Long Beach Youth Band invites prospective members to apply. Applications accepted Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. at Edison School Auditorium located at 7th Street and Maine Avenue.

Long Beach Edison School 7Th St Maine Ave

Pilger Neb Potluck Picnic Set for Oct 10 at Griffith Park

Former Pilger residents plan a noon potluck picnic on October 10 at Griffith Park. Local organizers invite former residents to reconnect and share memories.

Pilger, Neb Pilger,Neb Griffith Park

William Roland named national aide-de-camp by veterans group

The L. B. Yet Honored Veterans of Foreign War announces William Roland of 1617 Poppy Street as national aide-de-camp. The appointment was disclosed in Kansas City Sunday by National Commander Merton B. Tice.

L. B William Roland Poppy St Kansas City Merton B. Tice

Obituary notices for McConnell Boyd McMinn Walters White and others

Obituaries list several Long Beach residents with birthplaces and service details. Chet McConnell, 70, born in Topelka Kansas, died in a Long Beach hospital. service Tuesday at Morell's Mortuary. William Boyd, born in Coburg Ontario, died, service Tuesday Corona. interment Corona. Samuel McMinn, 39, Belfast native, ex Famous Department Store manager. rosary Tuesday, service Wednesday, interment in Souts Cemetery. Marie Irene Walters, 78, longtime California resident. two sons Emmett and Lloyd. Jessie Susan White, ???. service Tuesday morning at Mottell's Chapel. interment Inglewood Park Cemetery.

McConnell Chet McConnell Stanley Ave Long Beach Topelka Kan Denver & Rio, Grande Railroad Olive ML Lyde M. Bruce Charles Frank McConnell Morell George) W McDonald Sunnyside McMinn Samuel McMinn Belfast Ireland Merchant Marine Katheone Ann Agnes Spradling Westminster Kathleen Helt Bellflower Mottell’s Inglewood Park Cemetery Inglewood

Sharman on Trial for Wife's Murder

Kenneth Mesa Sharman faced trial in Santa Ana for the murder of his wife after a 16 gauge shotgun blast at their home on Santa Isabel Street. Prosecutors seek the death penalty. main witnesses include Dorothy Sharman and Blanche Andrew, with Betty Wright and a daughter testifying about the morning dispute and orders to leave the premises.

Santa Ana Kenneth Mesa Sharman Shar-l Betty Wright Blanche Andrew Costa Mesa

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