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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated August 30, 1960 reads "The Rev. John G. Simmons, second from left, pastor of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, North Hollywood, officiates at ribbon-cutting ceremonies at dedication of new Pacoima Memorial Lutheran Hospital at Terra Bella avenue and Eldridge street. Pastor Simmons, executive vice president of hospital board and president of Valley Lutheran Hospital Association board, was assisted in dedication by, from left, The Rev. D. P. Schneider, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Sepulveda; superior Judge Allen Miller; California State Sen. Richard Richards; Ben L. O'Brien, hospital board president, and The Rev. Oswald Skov, First Lutheran Church of San Fernando, who actually performed dedication service."
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