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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1975

Page

8

Council members due at reception

A community reception for Long Beach's new council members and Poly High's new principal will be Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Clubhouse on 19th Street at Lemon Avenue. It is sponsored by the Poly Community Interracial Committee the PTA and the Poly Boosters Club. Attendees include Jim Wilson new vice mayor Councilmen Wes Carrall Wallace Edgerton Ben Phillips Councilwoman Aunice Sato and Principal Ed Eveland. Master of ceremonies will be Mary Butler head of the Interracial Committee this year. Music by a Poly band and refreshments donated by local merchants.

Long Beach Poly High Martin, Luther King 19Th Street Lemon Avenue Poly Community Interracial Committee Roly:pta The Poly Boosters Club Jim Wilson Wes Carrall Wallace Edgerton Ben Phillips Aunice Sato Ed Eveland Mary Butler Poly

Park Improvement Bid Sets Stage for Heartwell Park Work

A $142,626 contract was awarded by the city council to Kawai Brothers and Kawai Brothers Equipment Rental Co. of Buena Park for grading the Heartwell Park area between Woodruff and Palo Verde Avenues. The plan includes irrigation, grass seeding, and future parking and field development.

Ehleartwell Park Woodratf Palo Verde Avenues Long Beach Kawai Brothers Kawai Brothers Equipment Rental Co., Leth of Buena Park Cquiwihman Grnie Kell

Senior citizens to get school events passes

Gold Card passes allow senior citizens free admission to high school events and performances for the 1975 76 school year are now available. Persons who live in the school district and meet the minimum age requirements can request passes from the Long Beach Recreation Department office, 350 E. Ocean Blvd, the Board of Education Building, 701 Locust Ave, or the Jewish Community Center, 2601 Grand Ave.

Loig Beach Ocean Blvd Board of Education Locust Ave Jewish Community Center Grand Ave

Winners at County Fair Honor Long Beach Cooks for Blue Ribbons

Los Angeles County Fair judging in the Home and Its foods division awarded first place blue ribbons to several Long Beach area cooks. Marline Shank won date bread. Christie Bien scored with chevalate fudge. Nickie Nelson earned a Special Occasion decorated cake. Cato-Tine Taylor won for a confection other than listed categories. Calvin Taylor won dark fruit cakes. Melody Heredia earned Board of Directors breadbasket. Ellen Strekiw and Linda Ovian won decorated holiday cookies and cookies from other countries. Kethy Schultze won cinnamon bread.

Home &Its Foods Los Angeles County Fair Long Beach Area Marline Shank Ferina Christie Bien Dimontaie Carson Nickie Nelson Pearce Ave Lakewood Wilmington Cato- Tine Taylor W. Enden Calvin I Saylor Long Heath Melody Heredia Breadbasket Ellen Strekiw Lees Way Linda Ovian Pomona Ave Kethy J. Schultze San Francisco

Long Beach Emergency Calls Log Across City Streets

A chaotic list summarizes a Sunday 24 hour period of Long Beach police and fire department responses. Entries note first aid cases, fires on Atlantic Avenue and Hill Street, vehicle collisions, building fires on Anaheim Street and Seventh Street, and various medical assists at dozens of locations including Santa Fe Avenue, Ocean Boulevard, and Pine Street.

Long Beach Toby Hill Street Atlantic Ave Gondar Ave Santa Fe Ave Henry Forte St. Au Ave Pacific Place Box Inden Avenue Th Street Mhey 1St Street St Aid Anaheim St del Amn Ali Gaviva Ave Ocean Bird E. Poeitie Ie Coast Pay Hayes Ave Beidng Stovelely Harding E Broadway Gale Ave 10Th Street Long Beach Boulevard Sixth Street Long Besch Blvd Bellifowt Biwi Stearn Street Lflower Boulevard E Ste Bee Avenue Ocean Boulevare Dawson Aves Hye

Four Injured In Three Long Beach Traffic Accidents

Four persons were injured in three traffic accidents in Long Beach Sunday, police reported. Thanas G Ackrive, 25, of 101 Elm Ave, treated at Pacific Hospital after his auto struck a parked truck on Santa Fe Ave north of 6th Street at 12:01 p.m. Robert L Somerville, 87, of 2010 E Evan Blvd, and Philip J Simmergren, 2, of 58 Belmont Ave, treated at Community Hospital after their cars collided at Santa Ana Ave and Second Street at 1:17 p.m. Patrick W McConnell, 19, of 1026 King Ave, Wilmington, treated at Pacific Hospital after the car he rode in, driven by Robert L Grindstaff, 16, of 2752 Monroe St, collided with a car driven by James B Barischerer, 36, of 2256 Bar Ave, at Pine Ave and Willard Street at 2:40 p.m.

Long Beach Thanas G. Ackrive Elm Ave Parific Hospital Santa Fe Ave St Street Robert, L. Somerville E.evan Philip J. Simmergren Belmont Ave

Orange County May Sell Off Fairgrounds

A preliminary report on the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa suggests selling the 160 acres to fund a cheaper, longer range plan. Cantill Rowlett and Scott say the sale could reach 1.5 million, with expansion for year round use as a community center. The study cites possible facilities like an amphitheater, performing arts center, museum, and racing venues near major freeways. The fair board notes current buildings suit some events but not large crowds, while non-fair uses drew 1.2 million people. officials seek guidance to meet development goals.

Costa Mesa Eric Lassen Cantill, Rowlett and Scott Fair Board Newport Fair Drive Fairview Road San Diego Corona del Mar Fairgrounds

Former librarian discusses books for children series begins

Former librarian Jane Hradley, retired Long Beach children's librarian, returns to Bay Shore Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday to start a book talks series for all ages. Doris Newell notes no charge, attendees should call ahead. First talk is Books to Read Aloud to Children of All Ages. Subsequent topics include Why Scary Books on October 14, Gifts to Keep Forever Hooks on November 18, and Books are Celebrations on December 6.

Jane Hradley Long Beach Bay Shore Bay Shore Ave Qet Boe

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