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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1974
Page
6
An aluminium box labeled Airport model receives a new display setting. The container measures about 42 inches in width and stands as a compact exhibit. A local collector or venue likely arranged the transfer, noting the item’s vintage appeal.
The Laguna Beach Festival of Arts prizes a sculpture by Robert Thorne titled Airport showing a mirrored runway illusion. The piece, chosen as Purchase Award in California Art Show, may move to an Orange County art port once space and display plans exist.
Two people were injured in separate traffic accidents in Long Beach Sunday police said Ruth K Langford 41 of Harbor City was treated at Community Hospital after her car collided with an alty driven by John I Cleveland 20 of Lakewood at Ximeno Avenue and 14th Street at 4 40 p m James W Skrapyon 25 of Carson was treated at St Mary Medical Center after his auto struck a parked vehicle on Hesperian Avenue south of Wardlow Road at 5 20 p m
A large May festival named Share Pair will be held at Houghton Park on Saturday from 1 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 630 Myrtle Ave. The event features dances games and food booths with a mix of performances from Leherer Coolridge Houghton Carmelites playgrounds and more. Four May queens will be crowned and attractions include a space bubble a painting fair and Holland Norway Denmark and Sweden costumes.
Three St Anthony High School students won firsts in the Los Angeles County Science Fair with Barbara Bautista taking biology senior division honors Sylvia Ferracioli earning health senior division and Suzanne South top in Technical Scientific Papers senior division The district notes the school earned multiple awards from over entries with other winners earning third and honorable mention placements.
The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce sponsors 40 contestants in the Miss Lakewood contest. Semifinal interviews will trim the field to 20 finalists, with the finals set for May 17 at Bublock's Lakewood Tea Room. Organizers cite record turnout largely due to removal of swimwear judging from this year’s event.
Our L A Bureau Super isata announces an 8000 grant to Caltech scientists to reduce the sea urchin population off Abalone Cove on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Officials say overpopulation harms kelp and fish food supply while past efforts showed progress in restoration.
Michigan man Gary L. Pike, 24, of Garden City, was arrested near Griffith Park by Hollywood Division officers after matching the suspect description in the slaying of Kathleen Marie Greenwall, 24, of Frenton. Greenwall’s body was found with stab wounds in a motel room at the Colonial Motel on East Pacific Coast Highway. The investigation indicates a motel employee said Pike checked in Friday afternoon and left about dark after a struggle.
Lakewood begins its annual Spring Cleanup Week with residents allowed to place nonstandard trash for pickup. Three private firms will accept refuse such as plant trimmings and bushes under four feet long and up to 40 pounds, while furniture must be broken and under 81 pounds. Some items like car parts and large landscaping waste are excluded. Residents on twice weekly service may use the special pickup only on the first service day. call Lakewood City Hall for details.
Contec introduces all day wear contact lenses with precise fitting using eye measurements and math based specifications. Offices in Los Angeles Orange County and Long Beach offer expert fitting, guidance, and a money back guarantee. Call 213 424 0455 for information.
Marsha Savant a Harbor College job placement counselor wins the statewide Joey Crocker Award for outstanding placement work. Nominated by a former student who recalled her from ten years ago in Long Beach. Wesley Greenwood now with Southern California Edison praised her truthfulness early work hours and concern for students.
Claiming to ease rectal pain and itching from hemorrhoidal inflammation and infection, the ad touts a unique formula said to provide prompt, temporary relief. It cites tests in New York City and Washington DC and markets itself as soothing, non sting during the night.
A reader asks if a bowling injury could trigger shingles and how chiropractic care might help. The expert explains shingles can follow nerve irritation, that spinal issues may affect nerve supply, and that proper chiropractic treatment might aid nerve recovery and reduce shingles, advising a free class at 3555 Firth St, Long Beach, with contact 433-0444.
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