Bernie McCune Civil Engineer Channeled War Service To Aid Long Beach
Bernie McCune, a Lincoln native turned Long Beach civic leader, rose from newspaper routes to University of Nebraska engineering, served as a major in World War II earning the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, then built storm drains and the marina. He led local Elks charitable efforts aiding cerebral palsy rehab, veterans, and families, embodying old fashioned Americanism and public service. He is proud of his three sons and his role as a community builder.
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Tom Clark seeks re election to Long Beach Council Fourth District
Dr Ton Clark announces candidacy for re election to Long Beach City Council representing the Fourth District. A longtime resident since 1934 he cites growth and human values, notes his education at Wilson High School Long Beach City College and UC Berkeley Optometry, and lists community roles with YMCA boards, church trustees, and local business and service groups. He and his wife Lois have three children residing at 2207 Albany Ave.
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Death of Lions Official R G Hill Surfaces in Long Beach
Robert Gibson Hill longtime Wes Long Beach Lions Club president died suddenly at his home at 2660 Eucalyptes Ave at age 50 of an apparent aneurysm. A safety engineer and insurance manager at Marine Terminals on Terminal Island he led Harbor Area Drag Strip development to aid local youth. Born in Minneapolis he moved to Long Beach as a child and excelled in football basketball swimming and track at Poly High. A WWII Sixth Army veteran he later earned Southern Pacific Law School degree and belonged to Signal Lodge No. 543 F AM. Surviving: wife Toyce daughter Radleen Gaye Fairclough stepfather Joseph Chesfer Jr and a grandchild. Services set for Wednesday at 3:30 a.m. in Dilday Family Chapel.
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Rodeo Event Attracts Thousands To Local Venue
From February 28 to March 2 the professional rodeo show will feature attractions and displays at the arena drawing thousands of spectators each year. Local vendors and exhibitors prepare for a busy weekend as fans flock to the event.
County Offers 300000 for Rosecrans Improvement Project
Bureau County officials plan to contribute 300000 to help Paramount fund oilar improvements along Rosecrans Ave. The joint effort aims to build a divided highway from Anderson Ave to west of Orange Ave with bidding for construction set for early summer.
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Law Class Set for Minorities at Loyola This Summer
Three Southern universities and a national lawyers group sponsor a joint program to draw potential law students from minority groups. Loyola University hosts the six week Legal Education Opportunity program from July 24 to 20 selected graduates. The Institute is co sponsored by the Council on Legal Education Opportunity. Participants will be admitted to an accredited law school in fall 1869 with full tuition scholarship. Applications for the program are open to minority group students who have graduated from college by July 1, 1869 and may be sent to Loyola Law School.
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