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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1962
Page
6
Long Beach civic leaders push for a more glamorous title for the Pier J waterfront site as the fair plans are revisited. The Chamber of Commerce theme subcommittee met at 8 30 Sam Thursday to discuss the title and theme with Hugh Guzos chairing and aims to report to directors by September 9.
March of Dimes sponsored clinics offer Salk injections for 1 dollar at Grayland Avenue School Norwalk on Wednesday 6 30 to 8 30 p m and at the Bellflower Beltline area Women’s Clubhouse Clark Street from 7 to 9 p m on Thursday.
Advance registration has started for the fall semester day classes at Long Beach City College. Prospective day students should secure application blanks and polio immunization forms at the Liberal Arts Division or the Business and Technology Division campuses. They must complete college ability tests, obtain transcripts from high school or previous colleges, and schedule a counseling appointment. Appointments for tests must be made in advance by calling the appropriate division. tests offered Thursday mornings and on six other dates. There is no preregistration for the General Adult Division. Fall term starts September 41.
A panel on stuttering and therapy will be held Friday at Long Beach State College Lecture Hall 151. Nationally known authorities from New York and California will discuss organic and environmental factors, with Dr. Leon Lassers proposing therapy approaches and research. The event, moderated by Glenn L. Smith, includes a polio inoculation session and an open forum running Friday evening into Saturday.
A long column lists multiple deaths with ages and addresses, each entry noting survivors and funeral details. Services are scheduled at various mortuaries and churches, with interment to follow at cemeteries such as Westminster and Forest Lawn. The notices cover individuals from ages in the 40s to 90s, family relations, and final arrangements across Long Beach and surrounding areas.
Clyde D. McCormack 50 of 1504 E Market St died Monday. Survived by wife Waxie daughter Mrs Ger rude Wallis sisters Mrs Cal li Rawson Mrs Sallie Howard and one grandchild. Service Wednesday 2:30 p.m. Patterson Snively Mortuary.
The 17.3 million SS China Bear, on display at Long Beach Harbor, showcases vast cargo capacity, luxury accommodations, and advanced automation. Built by Bethlehem Steel for PFEL, the 563 foot liner carries 58 crew and 12 passengers, offers a high tech navigation suite, two radar systems, LORAN, and rapid loading gear enabling 60 ton cargo handling, with maiden transpacific crossing to the Far East planned for July 24 from San Francisco en route to Yokohama.
Huntington Harbour Corp withdrew a .5 million bridge proposal across Anaheim Bay at Surfside. Assemblyman Richard T. Hanna said the withdrawal does not end the plan, only that the firm awaits state decision on whether to proceed with a bridge.
A new Long Beach theatre group named The Pretenders plans three one act plays with adult casts and a children’s piece. Tryouts begin tonight at 6 30 for adults and 6 36 for younger members at 1115 Market Street. Director William Barrymore, moved from Oklahoma City, says the group is for lovers of theater with limited time or experience.
Dr. Thomas A. Gallagher 43 is named Monday to supervise elementary education for the Long Beach Unified School District. He fills the vacancy caused by Nava Hagaman’s death and has served Downey schools since 1950 as curriculum director. He holds a University of Michigan bachelor’s degree and USC master’s and doctorate degrees. He and his wife live in Downey with four children. The board also adopted new state tests in intelligence reading language and arithmetic for grades five eight and eleven.
Pauly Richards, manager for the Paramount-Chamber of Commerce, attends the U.S. Chamber of Commerce training institute in Santa Clara. The program runs through Friday and Richards previously attended as a representative of San Rafael.
Jurors began screening for the trial of Doyle Alva Terry 35 charged with slaying a Long Beach police officer. The Santa Monica native and California North County? attended City College and UCLA in Los Angeles and now represents himself after waiving counsel. The case for life or death includes opposing Deputy District Attorney Lynn D. Compton with four prospective jurors questioned.
William E. Maschal is appointed assistant general manager of the Douglas Aircraft plant in Long Beach. Jackson R. McGowen announces the move stating Maschal will oversee administrative policies planning training programs and operation systems and procedures.
A garbled local page lists emergency unit dispatches and incidents with times and street references. Items mention sick calls, fires, accidents, and calls at Marine Stadium, Cedar Avenue, Santa Fe, Fourth Street, and other locale points, followed by an unrelated piano ad.
The article discusses strategies to reduce burial and memorial expenses. It outlines options such as prepaid plans, cremation alternatives, and comparing price lists from funeral homes to minimize costs for survivors.
Teresa Argo and Patricia Harnett both 10 from Pomona were treated and released from Community Hospital after a speedboat overturned at Marine Stadium. Mark Argo 11 was unhurt while Phillip Argo 31 towed the vessel. driver Onita Hami of Pomona was uninjured.
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