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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1949
Page
23
A gardener praises ORTHO RIX Spray for mildew and fungus control in roses during the growing and lowering season. They followed directions and sprayed every two weeks until season end, calling it a clear improvement over past materials and offering to share results with Dean for growing healthier roses.
Sixteen Long Beach Board of Realtors members will travel to Lake Arrowhead Lodge for the annual midsummer meeting of the California Real Estate Association directors. Tolbert presides. breakfast attendees include five local members and Barbara Moss, executive secretary. Reported statewide real estate activity shows strengthening, with a luncheon update from Herbert C. Nelson and a list of notable attendees.
Walker & Lee Inc and Lakewood developers report selling more than 310 homes in College Unit 2 Long Beach for over 3 million dollars in the past 90 days. President Robert Walker credits strong demand, new four year college nearby, and convenient location near shopping, schools, and transport. Homes are open daily 9 am to 8 pm with reps guiding visitors.
The U S Labor Bureau reports 100000 new permanent non farm dwelling units under construction in June, 5000 more than May and 2200 above June 1948. Early 1945 six month total shows 450800 new dwellings started, compared with 477600 in 1948. March 1949 totals rise to 69400 units, a 7400 increase.
The index of business activity in Southern California, published by Security First National Bank's research department, fell from 265 in May to 263 in June. Declines appeared in bank debits, stock prices, bank-held loans, petroleum, production, and real estate sales, with five decreases noted in department store releases and building permits.
The Long Beach Real Estate Association Women’s Committee outlines plans for an entertainment function before the California Real Estate Association state convention in October. Fifty members attended chaired by Elsie Zoeller. Bess Colbert named co chairman to aid with attendance and other chairmen to handle women’s events at the convention will be appointed at the August 26 meeting.
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