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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1962
Page
5
A December 1961 account details George Fryett Jr’s brutal capture by Viet Cong forces, a dawn-led march, and his risky escape from bondage after freeing his wrists in water. He describes a houseboat encounter, a faceless village woman, a Christmas meal of tea and rice, and a first interrogation before a perilous flight toward bush country.
Dan Rosenman, once a boy entrepreneur and Wall Street protege, rebuilds influence as a California football of finance. Based in Long Beach, he leads Invest-Mex and a revival of cross border business ties across Mexico and South America while directing a portfolio of ventures in clothing, electronics, and horse breeding. Rosenman promotes American industry through education programs and charitable surplus distribution in Central and South America.
Rev. Robert Franklin longtime Presbyterian pastor dies at his Long Beach home aged 85 after 59 years in church work. Funeral at Presbyterian Church directed by his son-in-law Lt Col Ralph M Reed. Franklin served as missionary in Bangkok and later led Bible translation efforts in Southeast Asia before wartime capture by Japanese forces.
Attorney Mason T. Kight, a deputy prosecutor for over two years, leaves the city office to practice privately. A Long Beach native, he is a graduate of Long Beach City College and USC Law School and has served as president of the Long Beach City College Alumni. He resides at 228 Angelo Walk. Survivors include his wife Grace and son William, plus two daughters, four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
Multiple obituaries present listing names ages and residences. Adolph H Strempel 64 of 5872 Page St husband Mary and children George Doris Gathart and others. Calogero Ciaccio 83 of 2836 Flangel St Lakewood with family survivors. Robert S Beavis 40 with listed kin. Erling M Erlendson 40 of 2248 Lomina Ave. Lewis C Rew 52 of 208 Belmont Ave Apt 2 with family. Oliver R Long 84 of 330 W 20th St. Hattie D Hale 77 of 3719 Maine Ave. Vincent J Carrick 31 of 5202 Downey Ave Lakewood with many descendants. Goldie May Vann butler in Hills Memorial Park. Service details vary with funeral homes including Mottell's Peek Mortuary Spongbers Mortuary Dilday Family Funeral Directors Lakewood and others.
A new healing substance named Bio-Dyne shrinks hemorrhoids, stops itch, and relieves pain without surgery. Reports from doctors note prompt relief and gradual shrinking across many months, with patients claiming piles ceased to be a problem. The preparation is offered as suppositories or ointment under the Preparation H brand.
Edison Co signs agreement to supply water gas and electricity to Santa Catalina Island using existing Avalon facilities. The deal includes purchase of control from Avalon Public Service Co and expansion to serve a growing population, pending California Public Utilities Commission approval.
Free sample hearing aid offer targets readers with hearing trouble. The ad promotes an in-ear, wireless design weighing under 4 ounces, no tubing or external wires, and free sample cases while supplies last.
Burial insurance now covers persons aged 1 to 80 under a plan costing only a few cents daily. It pays the face amount in need, regardless of total paid, with an example of $500 paid when just $4.58 had been contributed. Issued by an admitted legal reserve insurer and good at any funeral director worldwide. Free information by mail coupon.
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