Every Day Is Veterans Day at VA Hospitals
Veterans Day theme runs through a Veterans Administration hospital visit. a former Marine recalls his service, the Armistice Day memory, and how World War I veterans cope with injuries and aging. The piece reflects on veterans hospitals, memorials, and the enduring impact of war on individuals and the nation.
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Istration Hospital
Dar
Staten
Solomons
Maller
D.C. Drake
Anaheim
Bus Stop and Bench Survey Sparks Long Beach Debate
Long Beach councilmen push a complete inventory of bus stops and benches to curb parking issues and improve curb space. A petition of 49 signers prompted a review, with 1300 benches and 13 new stops under discussion as Spongberg and Virgil Co. push for wider coverage while opponents urge restraint.
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L. B
Cit Bureau of
Mondas
Charles R. Doo- Tey
Birrett
Waif Ocean Blvd
Falcon
Bureau
California
Virgil,Co
Spongberg
Long Beach
Death notices from Riverside obituaries fragmentary list
A set of death notices for multiple individuals including Irving Alexander Crawford James Madis 60 and Lamb Sellie E. 94, with scattered survivor details, service times, and mortuary references. The items reference Oceanside and San Diego area churches and funeral homes, with dates including a Sunday death and midweek services. Surviving relatives named include spouses children siblings and extended family.
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Norem
Irving Alexander
Crawford
James Madis
St. Josep Ave
Diedison
Gundry Ave
Donald D
Bruce J
Dorothy
Alvin
Cora Abramson
Pattie Agler
Otto
Nathan
Service
United Parcel Service Ends Strike With New Two Year Pact
United Parcel Service ends a six day walkout that halted deliveries to department stores, businesses, and manufacturers. The two year contract with the Teamsters raises drivers pay to $2.85 an hour and trims the work week from 44 to 40 hours. More than 500 UPS employees were laid off during the strike.
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United Parcel Service
Elliott, Oil Firm Head Dies at 69
D. W. Elliott, wealthy oilman and president of D. W. Elliott, Inc., died at age 69 from a heart attack in his office at 3275 Cherry Ave. He was a long Beach operator since 1924 with properties in Newport Head and Wilmington. A noted yachtsman, he sailed the Escapade in the 1941 trans Pacific race and served as commodore of the Los Angeles and Newport Harbor Yacht Clubs. He is survived by his wife Aileen, a daughter Betty Fields, and a son Daniel W. Jr.
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D. W. Emiol
D. W. Elliott, Inc
Eliott
Cherry Ave
Seaside Hospital
Elliott Firet
Long Beach
Newport Head
Wilmington
Teft
Longs ‘Beach
Elliott
Escapade
Intory
Is Angeles
Newport Harbor
Pacific Coast
Assa
Aileen
Perk Ave
Betty Fields
Daniel W. Jr
Carl Hesford Dies Retired Printer at 79
Carl Hesford a longtime printer at The Long Beach Independent and Press Telegram died Monday afternoon in a local hospital at age 78 or 79. He lived with his wife Mae at 437 E Plymouth St and served for decades as secretary of the International Typographical Union Long Beach Local 650. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 3 30 p.m. at Hunter Mortuary.
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Carl Heslera
Long Seach
Press Telegram
Hesford
Ivdfe
Mae
Plymouth St
International Typographical Union
Long Beach
Hunter Mortuary
World's Fair Group to Talk at CC Forum
Representative of the California World's Fair Inc will address the Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Forum on plans for a 1956 World’s Fair. Speakers include P A Smith of San Diego president of CWF and Spencer Monroe of Los Angeles vice president. The 7 2 a m meeting is in the Pageant Room Wilton Hotel.
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California World's Fair Inc
Chamber of Commerce
Feig
P. A. Smith
San Diego
CWF
Spencer Monroe
Los Azegeles
Wilton Hotel
Lyle Huggins
Forum
Education Business Day Tour Visits Long Beach Schools
More than 200 representatives from Long Beach business and industry will tour elementary and secondary schools as part of Education Business Day. Visitors will go to junior and senior high schools and the Liberal Arts and Business divisions at City College to observe classrooms, shops, and student activities, with discussions on teaching techniques. Arrangements are coordinated by the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and the school district.
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Visus
Long Basch
Senor
Actial
City College
Mi Eae
Long Beach
Lona
Beach
Wasn
Stewart Funeral Rite Set for Former Long Beach Health Officer
Funeral service planned Wednesday for Dr. Frank W. Stewart 60 longtime Long Beach city health officer who died Sunday. He lived at 1741 Linden Ave and served as health officer from 1926 to 1945. A World War I era veteran and physician, he helped found the Japanese Presbyterian Church in Long Beach. Survived by wife, children, and grandchildren. Officiating will be the Masonic Judge and Rev. Wilbur M. Franklin at 3:30 pm Wednesday at Dilpay Moz Imusry Cranel.
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Long Beach
Frank W. Stewart
Stewart
Linden Ave
Colfax
Iowa
Chio Northern University
Habnaman Medical College
Chicicago
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
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Masonic
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Dilpay Mozimusry Cranel
Girl Scout Leaders Plan Two Evening Workshops
Two arts and crafts workshops for Girl Scout troop readers are set for 7 to 10 pm Thursday and 9:30 am to noon Friday at the Uptown Sour of Christ located at 3707 Aluntic Ve. Participants will learn basic craft techniques and project ideas for troop activities.
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Sour of Christ
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