used by the Douglas Aircraft Company workers. The Sunnyspot Diner, Bank of America, grocery store and ration stamp office have since left. It was the beginning of Lonnies Sporting Goods, Rex L. Hodges Real Estate and the First Lakewood Village Walk In Theater. Rexall Drugs and a malt shop are fond memories of early LBCC Students. A wide variety of stores and businesses are offered along this street. One can find several restaurants ranging from Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Greek, Mexican, and even Classic American food from Dale's Diner. These shops are located near the intersection of Lakewood Boulevard and Carson Street. Many of these businesses offer discounts to Boeing employees since Boeing is located just across the street. The shops are also near the Long Beach City College Liberal Arts Campus. Schools Part of the Long Beach Unified School District, this area's schools include Mark Twain Elementary School and Bancroft Middle School, both California Distinguished Elementary Schools. There are several Christian elementary schools at local churches in the Village. The area high school is Lakewood High School. Long Beach City College's Liberal Arts Campus is also located in the Village. Notable residents Ralph Luther Criswell, Los Angeles City Council member, 1925–27, and later a lobbyist for the Boulder Dam project Barbara Boylan, lovely dancer from the Lawrence Welk Show is from Lakewood Village. See also Neighborhoods of Long Beach, California References Neighborhoods in Long Beach, California