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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1952
Page
14
Kites of all sizes will be hoisted aloft Saturday afternoon over the beach east of Linden Ave marking the city 26th annual kite contest. The Recreation Department city schools and Lone Beach Rotary Club sponsor the event with three classes and five events per class.
Lionel Joyner of 732 St Louis Ave, 19, a rising star and 1951 Canadian junior champion, is favored to win the 1952 Los Angeles County chess title. He won the first game of a four game series against Morris Gordon, 39 of Los Angeles, at the Lincoln Park Chess and Checker Club. Joyner will represent Lincoln Park in the state championship. he recently captured the 1952 city title after a six week tournament.
The U S Coast and Geodetic Survey issues Chart No 5020 between San Diego and San Francisco with added topographical detail gradient land tints and forms of position. A second chart No 5261 highlights extensive shoaling at Santa Barbara.
National Stamp Sales offers a sensational $1 sale on diverse stamps from many nations. Includes scarce Roosevelt-era issues, World War I and II-era specimens, Nepal, Nicaragua 1904 inverted surcharge, and other valuable items. Listing mentions approvals from National Stamp Sales, Dept. 147, 332 Eighth Ave New York NY.
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