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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated November 18, 1961 reads, "The new Senior Citizens Center at North Hollywood Playground, 5301 Tujunga Ave., was opened officially Thursday and these persons above were on hand for the dedication ceremonies. From left to right are Everett M. McIntire, president, North Hollywood Chamber of Commerce; Verna Felton, Honorary Mayor of North Hollywood; Fred Weddington, 82, a senior citizen; Everett G. Burkhalter, Los Angeles city councilman, 1st district, and George Hjelte, general manager, department of Recreation and Parks. Floral arrangements for the affair were made by the North Hollywood Garden Club. Refreshments were served by Grandmothers Club No. 434, North Hollywood."
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Felton, Verna,--1890-1966 Burkhalter, Everett G.--(Everett Glen),--1897-1975 Hjelte, George Weddington, Fred North Hollywood Recreation Center (Los Angeles, Calif.) Dedications--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Senior centers--California--Los Angeles Older people--California--Los Angeles City council members--California--Los Angeles Municipal officials and employees, Honorary--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Actresses--United States Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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