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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1957
Page
14
Accommodations for about 1000 accordionists and fans are arranged in Long Beach for the second Western States Accordion Festival on August 3 and 4. Local organizers include George Howell Curtis B Fuller and Salvador Cracchiolo aiding in plans.
Two convicted forgers received jail terms from Superior Judge Beach Vasey. William Albert Martin, 19, Carnival worker of the Metropole Hotel, got 40 days after attempting to cash forged checks March 22 at a local market and cafe. William Kenneth Emry, 23, a mechanic of Til Seaside Blvd, was ordered to serve three Sundays in jail as part of a three year probation after admitting to cashing three worthless checks totaling 110 at the Pacific Ave service station where he worked.
A 69-year-old Compton woman and a 10-year-old Willowbrook boy died in two electric train accidents Monday, according to police and the California Highway Patrol.
A chaotic confrontation outside the county tax department as veterans, angered by the looming tax exemption deadline, attempted entry after doors closed at 5 p.m. The incident followed a fatal collision nearby as a Metrolines train struck a car, killing Ada Pavey and Cecil Mariz and injuring others. Witnesses and officials identified involved veterans Byron Stevens and Max Bothwell, with At least one veteran and a driver hospitalized with serious injuries.
Infant Theresa Leahy daughter of Mr and Mrs Martial Fleming and Mrs M R Peter Arnold buried at All Souls Cemetery. Rosary and requiem mass at Holy Innocents Church. Albert Anthony Taylor and Pearl S MIRE noted in obituary lineages. Numerous survivors listed with addresses and kin. services held at Mottell's Peck and other area mortuaries. dates include Wednesday masses and various times.
Burglars broke into Wilson High School athletic building and an office, a cafe on Long Beach Blvd, and a bar on Cherry Ave over the weekend. Police report items stolen include 3 starter pistols, 7 stop watches, $5 in currency, $300 in checks and silver, and $113 in currency.
The Department of Public Works awarded two freeway contracts totaling 4,026,662 dollars in the South Los Angeles Orange County area. Griffith Co. of Los Angeles received 3,161,807 dollars for grading paving 2.6 miles of six lane freeway and six major structures plus a pumping plant. Ukropina Polich Kral of San Gabriel earned 864,855 dollars to grade and surface two extra lanes on the Santa Ana Freeway over 4.1 miles between Lakewood Boulevard and Bloomfield Avenue.
The Board of Harbor Commissioners approved a part-time arrangement for Chief Harbor Engineer Robert R. Shoemaker to work from home due to medical advice. Assistant Port Manager C. L. Vickers said up to four hours daily could be worked, enabling Shoemaker to analyze various studies for the Harbor Department.
A car crashed into a parked tractor and trailer Monday night injuring two men. Driver Henry Crouch, 50, of Norwalk, was cited for improper driving. Passenger Stanley Aravold, 44, of Downey, suffered head injuries and was treated at Community Hospital before transfer to Harbor General Hospital. The wreck occurred on Paramount Blvd south of 60th St.
Eugene M. Allessandro six from Wardlow Road suffered a concussion after running into a car on Monday at Charles police aid. Driver Corliss M. Buchanan fifty eight four of Tennessee was not cited.
Mrs. Clara Mauck Smith of Bellmont Shore turns 100 Thursday, reflecting on 60 happy years of life devoted to ministry and service. She recall s Lincoln's assassination news, her Union father, and years teaching Sunday school and music in Kansas and Iowa. She will celebrate quietly at home with her son and daughter, after receiving over 100 messages from eight states.
Supervisor Herbert C. Legg proposed drastic reductions in the county capital improvements budget to lower the 1957-58 tax rate. He cited potential cuts of about 16 cents and suggested carryover and bookkeeping adjustments could shift work to contracts, affecting items such as the 3,800,000 Marina del Rey budget. Other board members planned to back the economy move at June budget hearings.
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