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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1969

Page

6

Health Official Dr John Gardner Retires From Long Beach

Dr John Gardner longtime assistant health officer for Long Beach since 1953 retires after 1953 service announced by health officer Dr J P Litwack He lives at 4259 Olive Ave and goes on terminal leave Gardner previously served as LA County district health officer in Bellflower and worked at Alhambra Health Center He held roles in communicable disease control and preventive medical services and was active at Long Beach General and Harbor General Hospitals He held memberships in major medical associations and served in World War I at Fort Hamilton NY with a 1928 medical degree from Downstate Medical Center He later practiced on Long Island NY.

John Gardner Long Beach Tr. J. DP. Litwack Los Angeles Bellflower Alhambra Health Center Gardiner Long Beach General Hospital Harbor General Hospital American Medical Association American Thoracic Society American Public Health Association Military

DMV Campaign Emphasizes Public Service and Relations

The DMV launches an August campaign Ways We’re At Your Service to improve employer relations and public service under Verne Orr. Manager BR Link of Long Beach notes the employer is the taxpaying voter and the department cites strides in technology and human relations. A thief stole beauty supplies valued at 137 dollars from Debbie Ann’s Beauty Salon at 1223 South Street in Long Beach, per police Monday.

Department of Motor Vehicles Howard BR. Link Long Beach California DMV Verne Orr Orr Debbie Ann South St Mildred A. Curran Daisy Ave

Museum Plans Major Expansion in Orange County

The Charles W. Bowers Museum in Santa Ana proposes a $22 million master plan to enlarge tenfold with five large buildings and outdoor exhibits. The project would expand the performing arts program into a full theater operation while preserving the museum’s history and its 80,000 annual visitors, including 11,000 school children.

Orange County Charles W. Bowers N. Main St Santa Ana Museu Lea J. Viiks Grange County Missouri Ernest Tonk The Museum Foundation

Long Beach Boy Killed as Jackson Hole Chairlift Collapses

A Long Beach family on vacation in Wyoming faced tragedy when a hillside chairlift at Mast Gras ventre Butte collapsed. William Delaney 12 died of head injuries. Marlin Delaney 47 was critically injured with head and back wounds. mother Jane 42 suffered shock and sedation. siblings Sarah Anne 14 and Martin Redmond 5 received cuts. The ride failed at 11 41 a.m. as chairs spun and fell roughly 20 feet onto a rock strewn slope.

Long Beach Jackson Hole Wyo Jane

Marine Band Ushers Berkeley's Commander Change in Long Beach

Cmdr. Thomas M. Ward Jr. hands over command of the USS Berkeley as the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band provides music. Ward, who led the destroyer on two Vietnam deployments, heads to the Naval War College at Newport. Cmdr. John F. Frost III assumes command, previously serving on USS Higbee. Capt. James A. Hooper Jr. praises Berkeley’s performance and signals potential future awards.

Randolph C. Berkeley Vera Cruz Long Beach Cmdr Thomas M. Ward Jr 3Rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band Cmdr. Ward Vietnam Naval War College Newport Bul John F. Frost III Higbee James A. Hooper Jr Destroyer Division 193 Berkeley Ward Buck Lanier

Long Beach Council Backs Mooring Fee Increases

Long Beach ordinance committee recommended raising private landing inspection fees from 24 to 30 dollars for brew and float and from 30 to 70 dollars for pier brew and float. City officials say higher fees offset inspection costs as costs have risen since fee establishment. Council postponed final action pending more information while noting marina slip fees were raised earlier and that city rates should stay in line with private marinas.

Alamitos Bay Long Beach Robert C. Creighton Creighton Marina Advisory Commission Long Beach Marina Wayne B. Sharp

Family Routed by Fire Still Needs Housing

The Central District family of Gracie Webb and her 10 children, burned out July 27, remains homeless. Marion Brown of the Community Improvement League reports donations come in but no housing offers. Motel lodging has limited beds, and relatives may need to step in. readers are urged to call 501-8787 with housing leads.

Central District Marion Brown Spet Community Improvement League Pacific Coast Highway Gracie Webb

Beaten Woman Dies of Injuries in Long Beach

A 43-year-old Long Beach woman, Carrie Chiles of 1742 Cerritus Ave, died at St Mary's Hospital from injuries after a beating the day before. Police booked her common law husband Willie Greenlee, 48, in connection with the attack. Officials said she was struck twice on the head with a wine bottle and once with a kitchen chair.

Long Beach St Mary’s Hospital Carrie Chiles Cerri Tus Ave Willie Greenlee

Free life-size model hearing aid offer advertised

An ad offers a true-life size replica of a hearing aid, claimed to weigh under a quarter ounce and without wires. The unit is promised free with no cost or obligation, available while supplies last, by writing for a copy at Hearing Aids, 5230 Clark Ave, Lakewood 90712.

Tree Cody Clark Ave Lakewood

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