This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1961
Page
5
City moves forward on a mental health program as council members debate funding and county subsidies. Citizens fill the chamber, with supporters and opponents present as City Manager Mansell negotiates cost sharing with county officials.
Jimmie Dean, chairman of the Long Beach Chapter of the March of Dimes National Foundation, was reelected at a Monday monthly meeting. Also chosen were Dorothy Bonhalt as vice chairman John Bohan as campaign chairman N Evelyn Bavis as campaign vice chairman Gordon Wilkinson as Mothers' March chair man C Liebenguth as treasurer and Hazel Parker as secretary Phyllis Withee remains executive secretary for the unit serving Avalon Signal Hill and Lakewood in care and treatment of polio and crippling diseases.
City health officer Dr. Irving Litwack said measles remain at epidemic levels. For the week ending March 31, 41 new cases were reported, bringing total to 379. Children under six make up a majority of cases, with last year’s count at 28 and the five year average at 70.
Daniel H. Ridder, co publisher of The Independent, Press Telegram and president of United Neighbors Community Chest, opened a luncheon at the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach conference. The session continues through Friday with workshops on public relations planning budgeting and fundraising.
Death notices list Hazel Lindstrom Estelle Gladding Florence D McTier Athanasios P Dilday Beulah Dodd Mike Griak William Bunting Francis Mahoney Joseph Petak Jane Ann Harit Mabel Love Howard Benson Henry Eberhart and more with addresses ages and survivors. Services set at Holton Snively White and Mottell funerals and Veterans Cemetery with multiple dates and times.
Mary Brownell, 59, was savagely beaten by three teenage assailants two girls and a boy after resisting a hold up at 16771 Pacific Coast Highway. A customer, James Klatt, 24, interrupted the theft, saw the attackers flee with about 1354 from the cash register, and aided deputies with descriptions. Brownell was found bleeding in the living quarters and hospitalized with concussion and skull fracture. condition listed as fair.
Burglars pried open the cafe rear door on Long Beach Boulevard and stole about $300 from two cash boxes. Police report notes an anonymous tip and a local ad-writer contact for more details.
City building activity surged in March with total permits valued at 6 812 453, led by residential and commercial projects, while year over year comparisons showed a 21 percent drop in the first quarter. Port board delayed bulkloader plans amid labor and strike issues, seeking further study and negotiations.
A 12-year-old girl and a riding companion were struck by a car on Studebaker Road near Spring Street Catherine. Marlene Schad was admitted to Lakewood General Hospital in satisfactory condition. Driver Holly Anne Hongberger stated the girl swerved into the auto. she was not cited.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.