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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1958

Page

13

Local notes mix politics and letters from jailer prospects

The piece surveys mixed local reactions to State Sen Richard Richards seeking re election and possible U S Senate bid. It notes a Mary Harolson receives a Chessman letter amid debate on crime and justice and recounts a harrowing Rose Parade bus experience framed as verse.

Richard Richards Bro. Richards U. S. Senate U. S Sone Pasadena Rhymster Long Beach

Greek Epiphany Rites Held at Rainbow Pier Long Beach

The Greek Orthodox Epiphany ceremony at Rainbow Pier Long Beach drew about 5000 worshipers as Bishop Demetrios officiated a procession to the pier, a sea cross cast by divers, and a blessing meal at the Bod Fayette Hotel with leaders from Los Angeles San Bernardino and San Francisco in attendance.

Rainbow Pier Christ John Jordan Long Beach Bish Demetries Andy Ae Church Los Angeles Leonerty States Joral Geles Anthony Penti San Ferrando Valley Nick Floor Constantine Palassis San Los Angeles Bernardino Daniel Symbol Zetas Pasadena J Bishop la- Bishop Demetrios -Wasfayette Hotel Datnofties Nicholas Billinis Raymond D. Kealer Long Long Beach Homer Beach George Carls Demopulos Peter Stopher San Francisco M. Ralellis Los An Peter J. Pitches Holy Cross Floor

Escaped Patient Seized in Norwalk Church

Mary Mitchell Andrews known for kidnap of her mother and friend, escaped from a state mental hospital in November. She was arrested Sunday while praying at a Norwalk church, not armed and offered no resistance as deputies took her into custody. Rev Jack McFerran recognized her from Patton State Hospital.

Mary Mitchell Andrews Norwalk Sheriff's Paddison ‘Ave Jack McFerran Patton Stave Robert L. Moore Misa Andrews Martha Andrews Enteral St Redondo [Beach Nida _ Bell ‘Priester Miss Andrews Skid Row Randolph Andrews Glendale Jasun Men‘ldocind State Hospital Ito San Francisco

Yeggs Fail in Church Theft Attempt

Police thwarted two safecrackers who fled First Methodist Church at Sun Street and Pacific Avenue after opening the outer safe and a cash box. Miss Andrea Andrews was detained after being identified among worshipers, with a history of escapes from mental institutions and ties to the hospital escape.

First Methodist Church Sun St Pacific l Ave Charles Raymond

Installation program for Long Beach Bnai B'rith Lodge

Long Beach Bnai B'rith Lodge holds Sunday installation at the Lafayette Hotel with dinner at 7 p.m. and a 6 p.m. cocktail hour. Superior Court Judge David Coleman of Temple Israel in Los Angeles will speak on The Role of B'nai Brith Today and install officers. Entertainment by Israeli performers plus The Madcaps. Officers to be installed include Myron Blimberg and Sol Levin among others. Reservations through Levin or Brower.

Long Beach B'nai B'rith Lodge Lafayette Hotel Superior Court David Coleman Temple Israel Los Angeles Coleman B'nai Brith Los Angeles County Elude Myron Blimberg Sol Levin Eugene Lentzner Milton Emlein Morris Brower Paul Davidson David Weisbly Herbert Jacobs Guardian Herbert Sammar Abe H. Sandier Levin Brower

Sixth Year Consumer Survey Opens In Long Beach Areas

The sixth annual Independent Press Telegram Consumer Analysis Brand Preference Survey begins today to study buying preferences and shopping habits of Long Beach area residents. Free grocery bags will be given to households that pick up the forms mailed Saturday to 10 000 area homes and return them in person to survey headquarters at 736 Pine Ave.

Long Beach Abea Independent, Press-Telegram Pine Ave

Lakewood-Los Altos Group names new officers

James B. Atkinson will be installed as chairman of the Lakewood-Los Altos Real Estate group at noon Tuesday at the Hawaiian Restaurant. Neal Tuttle is named vice chairman and John Rirketts is treasurer.

James B. Atkinson Lakewood-Los Altos Alan Neal Tuttle John Rirketts

Telephone Rate Boost Hearings Open in L A

In Los Angeles hearings opened on General Telephone Co. request for an 11.052 million dollar annual rate increase. The company seeks a 7.2 percent return on investment, with 195 communities affected including Long Beach and Santa Monica. Next hearings run February and March with public witnesses set for February 13 to 15.

Los Angeles CNS General Telephone Co G, Lyn Fox G. Everett Emerson General Telephone UTLIY Iere Long Beach Downey Whittier San Bernardino Pomona Santa Monica West Los Angeles Santa Barbara San Joaquin Valley

Navy to Bombard San Clemente Island

The Navy will conduct shore bombardment exercises at Pyr amid Cove San Clemente Island from 7 am to 10 pm Wednesday and Thursday. The Navy’s Naval District announced the two days safety warning. Fishermen and yachtsmen were advised to avoid the firing area during the tests.

Navy Pyramid Cove San Clemente Isand Ith Naval District

Auxiliary Sponsors Benefit Event Luncheon Card Party

The Fleet Reserve Association Unit 43 Ladies Auxiliary hosts a luncheon cards party Thursday at noon at the Veterans Memorial Building. Proceeds aid the auxiliary welfare program. Cleo Brown chairs with Elna Duchte welfare and Gertrude Green activities assisting.

Lat Veterans Memorial Bldg Fleet Reserve Assn Ladies Auxiliary Cleo Brown Lor Elna Duchte Gertrude Green

Savere Dance Class Begins Tuesday Night

Two forgers drew 90 day county jail terms after confessing to crimes tied to the Savere dance class. Judge Pier-Dancers will hold sessions at United James Lee Yootim Hall in Los Altos with classes scheduled for Tuesday nights in November.

Rarpn K. Pier The United James Lee Yootim Los Altos Church Hall Pomone Ave Fisher i Atherton Don Farnsworth Bernadine Leach Los Angeles

Youthful Haircuts Bind Teen Probation Case

Huntington Park man Gary T Lindsay 21 says his long hair was to look older and obtain cigarettes. Municipal Judge Charles F Smith orders a year of probation with a crew cut and a haircut by rule, noting long hair tends to bring trouble.

Charles.t. Smith Gary T. Lindsay Lindsay Huntington Park Charles F. Smith Smith

W S Minter Former Fire Chief Dies at 71

W S Minter former chief of the Long Beach Fire Department from 1925 to 1933 died Sunday at age 71. A 31 year veteran, he led the Metal Goldwyn Meyer studio fire department for years after retirement and initiated the local fire department's first organized first aid program.

Minter

City Council Advances Ambulance Regulation Amendment

City council committee approves an ambulance service regulation draft to set standards and private operator rules. The proposal amends sign rules, authorizes a sign permit plan, and sets a Jan. 1, 1958 deadline, with opposition from Dooley and Spongberg.

Long Ney Amend Beach Minter Regi New York Newport Ave Bureau of Franchises Cinerator Amelia William 3. Jr D. Fat Ahern Charles ‘Dooley Long Beach Charles Garrison Téchnica

Area May Be Subject to Water Discoloration

Water Department warns area south of Anaheim Street and west of Daisy Avenue may experience discolored tap water. Officials say the water remains safe to drink but may stain laundry. Discoloration results from valve operations tied to water main construction near the west end of the 9th Street bridge.

Anaheim St Daisy Ave Water Dept 9Th St

Testimonial Set Honors Retired County Manager Will

A testimonial luncheon honors Arthur J. Will, retired county manager, for nearly 25 years of service. Sponsored by the Los Angeles Press Club, the event on January 16 at the Embassy Room of the Ambassador Hotel will feature appearances by local officials and business leaders, with James Francis Cardinal McIntyre delivering the invocation.

Arthur J. Will Ambasador Los Angeles Press Club Will Harry von Zell Willemzee Burton W. Chace Board of Supervisors Dist. Atty Wiliam B. McKesgan Eugene Biscajluz James F. Davenport Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Burton C. Rawlins Vibe Downtown Businessmen's Assn James E. Lewis Working Press James Francis Cardinal McIntyre

Poodle Drowns After Longshoremen Rescue Attempt

Two longshoremen risked their lives Sunday trying to save a four-month-old poodle named Petite. The dog leapt from a car at Pier 1 and swam toward the channel, despite efforts by owners Fred D. Chadwick and bystanders. Petite drowned, valued at 400 dollars, as the crew of the freighter Poone watched from the pier.

Fred D. Chadwick Drews Stahl Richard Stahl Jackson Ave Way City Chadwick Thayer Pier 1 Raft Petite

Desert Nomad pair to show pictures at Long Beach meeting

Mr and Mrs Verl Martin known as the desert nomads will present pictures of the Turtle Mountains in the Mojave and conduct a desert quiz at the Long Beach Mineral and Gem Society gathering at 7 40 Wednesday at Belmont Recreation Center 4104 Allin Street.

Verl Martin Compton Turtle Mountains Mojave Long’ Beach

Red Cross Class Aids Expectant Parents in City

A Red Cross sponsored course for parents to be begins Wednesday at 3 30 am at the ICity Health Department 2655 Pine Ave. The six class series on Wednesdays and Fridays demonstrates bathing dressing and feeding infants. Expectant mothers and their husbands may enroll free. Reservations by telephone at Red Cross HQ 313 W Broadway.

Icity Health Department Pine Ave Red Cross Broadway

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