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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1959

Page

8

Fear saves divorced woman as man kills self

Alice Maria Taylor, 35, narrowly escaped when her estranged husband, John Toler, 23, whom she had separated from in October, attempted to force reconciliation and then shot himself as she fled from a car near her Fidler Avenue home. The San Diego service station worker died at Community Hospital after the incident at Bahia Boat Sales.

Alice Maria Taylor John Toler Toler San Diego Fidler Ave Boodbye Georgia Bahia Boat Sales Pacific Coast Hwy Taylor

Diamond Earrings and Cash Stolen From Home

Police report a burglary at Em marath Ware 144 Loretta Way where diamond earrings valued at 250 dollars and 100 dollars in cash were taken. The theft occurred Monday and is under investigation.

Emmarath Ware Loretta Wi

Long Beach School Seeks Defense Funds for Technician Training

The State Education Department recommends the district receive 4347 in National Defense Education Act funds to expand technician training at Long Beach City College Business and Technology Division. Future requests total 40000, 49120, 50690 for 1960 61 and 62. funds cover equipment, materials, and personnel for expanded programs.

State Department of Education Board of Education Hed Ig Long Beach City College Business and Technology Division Franklin, Hughes and Marshall Millikan and Poly City College Liberal Arts Business Wand Technology Long Seach Sunior Eolas Onder Enduraice Fenda Steward Everact Ergeteer Meier Galant Fallon Stewart Hopewell Hory Jin Seoier Te Saboaina Mosringy Sachary Benya Harter Hammester Esca Base Bs Srlan Plee Oxantgsney Beri Feat Ris Pirdy Toda Israeara Pala Geflance National Defense Educac Swalke Cs Seaa Fay

Fire Damages Graves Home From Floor Furnace Ignition

Fire damaged the home of Richard H. Graves at 1026 Roswell Ave when residue in a floor furnace ignited causing smoke damage. Graves, 48, was the resident and no injuries were reported. Fire department officials investigated the scene for the cause and extent of the damage.

Richard H. Graves Roswell’ Ave

Death notices from Worthington to Sheelar column

Obituary notices cover Worthington John, Presley Clifford, Parker James, Ryan James, Larson Carl A., Dahlgren Adella, Henninger Frank J., Drasil Elizabeth Ny, Michelts Charles Albert, McDonald Ora Marie, McLean Maude, Taylor Renee Gabrielle, and Sheelar McFadyen Mortuary services. Surviving spouses, children, and siblings listed. memorials schedule through Patterson Peek, Sunnyside Memorial, Sunnyside, Park Chapel and local mortuaries. Ages, addresses, wartime service and church services noted.

Parker — George Ryan James G California Ave Lime Ave Melissa Ing Mildred Ojsons James and Forrest Virginia Frank Stepsons Roland Tom Yo Meggeson P. m Alice Buck Directing Blanche Rosecrans Larson Carl A Belmont Ave Josephine A Everett Wi Dale Jos Richard Archie Melvin Dahlgren Adella Pacific Disday Mortuary Carl Chamberlain Lawrence Parker Josephine Hogarth Matt Hoos Modell's & Peek Mortuery Henninger Frank J George Fred Loretta van Hoose Mabel Kock Gladys Sandrock William Carl Ger Drasil Elizabeth Ny Genoa Ohio Patterson Eagle St Snively Mortuary Jay Joan Frank Tony Charles Mar- Bare Munich Dorothy Weller St. Barnabas Catholic Church

Woman injured in Stearns Street crash near Terminal Avenue

Thelma S. Curry, 53, of 2109 Zandia Ave, was seriously hurt in a Monday collision at Stearns St and Terminal Ave. She was rushed to Community Hospital with possible fractures to the pelvis and ribs.

Nonin Anger Stearns St Termina Ave Thelma S. Curry Zandia Ave Community Hospital

Martin Clay Sparks 69 Dies at 288 Glendora Avenue

Martin Clay Sparks aged 69 died Monday at 288 Glendora Avenue. Survived by wife Eda, son Jack, brother Robert, sister Mrs. William Richards. Services Wednesday at 3 p.m. Patterson and Snively Mortuary.

Presley—Clifford Obispo Ave Leah Willie Juanita A. Hattermann Mattell’s & Peek Mortuary Martin—Clay Sparks Glendora Ave Diel Eda Jack Robert William Richards Patterson & Snively Mortuary

Man Freed in Death of Father In Family quarrel

A 40 year old ex convict was freed after an investigation into the death of his father who collapsed after a dispute. The district attorney declined to file charges as autopsy results showed death due to natural causes. The suspect, James Cornelius Ryan of 934 Lime Ave, had been released from San Quentin last week after serving a term for escaping.

James Cornelius Ryan Lime Ave James Goddard Ryan Ryan San Quentin Long Beach

Four-Year-Old Traffic Victim Improves in Hospital

Four year old Diane Anthony of 3063 Karlin Ave is reported to be improved today at Community Hospital after severe head injuries from a pickup truck collision in front of 159 Santa Ana Ave. She has been on the critical list since February 10.

Diane Anthony Karlin Ave Santa Ana Ave

Linkage Fight Aid Pledged by Lands Commissioners

At a Harbor Commissioners meeting Port Manager Vickers said the city faces a call to amend the charter and state law to permit extending upland drilling and operating contracts. The city holds 10 such contracts hoped renegotiated into two unit operations, but operators fear the outcome of a pending state suit.

Fice Board of Harbor Commissioners Vickers

City Opens 10 Health Plan Bids for 3700 Employees

The city opened ten bids Monday for a health and insurance tract to cover 3,700 employees. Bids from underwriting firms and service organizations were reviewed by City Manager Sam E. Vickers staff. The lowest bid surfaced due to many itemized prices for benefits and optional services. The Harbor Board asked the City Council to consider charter and state-law amendments to clarify tidelands contracts and renegotiation rights. Estimates put annual costs up to 750000 dollars.

Sam E. Vickers Narney J. Walczak Loren MetCannon Uplands Tidelands Ita

Three Confessed Thieves Get Jail

Municipal Judge Lyman B Sutter Monday sentenced three confessed thieves from Yorba Linda and nearby areas. David Thomas Carnahan, 18, jailed 0 days for stealing hubcaps from two cars on Jan 30. Navy man Joseph John Militello, 18, and Ronald Oliver Church, 18, both of 14th St and Linden Ave, received 30 day terms for siphoning gasoline from a car parked on Ifill St and Orange Ave early Sunday.

Drew County Lyman B Sutter David Thomas Carnahan Yorba Linda Tio Navy Joseph John i Militello Ronald Oliver Church 14Th St Linden Ave Faw Auto Ifill St Orange Ave

Two Motorists Sue Over Red Car Collision

Two women injured Jan 11 when their auto was struck by a Red Car sue Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority for 125000 in Superior Court Monday. Mary Hall, 2087 1 Broadway, seeks 100000 and her daughter Viola J. Ransdell, same address, 25600.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Superior Court Mary Hall Broadway Viola J. Ransdell

Fine and probation for tavern assault case

Leonard Wirley 24 of Lomita Blyd and Carl B. Rummans were involved in an Oct 27 Lomita bar incident that left George T. Winterbottom unconscious for 12 days. Briley received a $260 fine and three years probation as part of the plea negotiated with Judge Maurice C. Spar.

Harry J. Simon 16Th St Leonard J Briley All Lomita George T. Winterbottom Torrance Blvd Torrance Winterbottom

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