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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1952
Page
14
The Sports and Homes Show opens Friday May 30 featuring a new tiltup bunk bed solution from the Pland Bed Co. The bed folds away behind curtains, solving dens and extra room needs. The display is expected to be a prominent highlight of the event.
The William Deckard Company a Rheem soft water dealer will install and demonstrate a Rheem water softening system. The exhibit highlights water purification filtration of foreign substances and the advantages of soft water for laundry and bath. It also shows homeowners how easily and economically the Rheem Water Softener can be installed in any home.
Donald R. Wilson national commander of the American Legion will speak at the Legion Luncheon Club in the Los Angeles police academy Elysian Park at 12 15 p m Tuesday Special guests include Gov Earl Warren Lieut Gov Goodwin Knight Sen William Knowland Mayor Fletcher Bowron County Supervisor Roger Jessup Past National Commander John R Quinn Sheriff Eugene Biscayluz Chief of Police William Parker Dist Atty E Ernest Rolland and American Legion officials.
Long Beach Home and Sports Show offers 200000 reduced rate Magic Key tickets to 100 exhibitors. The event starts May 30 at Municipal Auditorium with in store window sales. A miniature Model Homes of Tomorrow display costs $40000 and New Products of America will showcase innovative home materials alongside about 200 other exhibits. Entertainment programs are planned three times daily.
Seattle lawyer Irving Clark Jr who started the 1939 goldfish eating craze at Harvard distanced himself from the panty raiders. He swallows 24 goldfish as a Harvard sophomore, earned a Yale law degree, is married with two children, and says property damage by students must stop. He adds any ill effects from goldfish eating were personal and temporary.
Booth at the Sports and Home Show promises to illustrate how the Rich Plan cuts food costs by about 25 percent and claims families can eat free one month in four. It emphasizes stock on hand for emergencies and outlines the plan's claimed advantages.
Orange Grove Homes will exhibit at the show featuring three bedroom Mountain View Terrace homes. The display promises a sumptuous, well equipped stand with pictures, literature, and details of affordable living without high costs. The community highlights city convenience alongside rural advantages and invites interest in this new development.
Neechi sewing machines are described as outstanding worldwide and more economical with fewer attachments. Demonstrations reportedly prove the claim. The California Sewing Machine Company will exhibit the Neechi and the Amana Food Freezer at the home show in booth 42h and 421.
Members of Long Breach Moose Lodge will present a program honoring America's war dead Tuesday night at 311 E Gevean Blvd. President Harry Albert says speaker Kephal Kinsman of Long Beach State College will address the gathering. Prelate Asher Jones will give the memorial prayer with soloist Robert Tye and a quartet providing entertainment. Lodge members wives and guests will attend.
C Arthur Parra of Incal hearing aid consults will demonstrate Paravox photoscription service. He says the system eliminates guesswork in fitting aids to individual cases and was a standout exhibit at the State Fair. The service appeals to all even non deaf visitors.
Payne Furnaces and Paynes air conditioners and related heating and ventilation products are showcased by Southland Heating Inc in Long Beach. The exhibit targets residents seeking lower heating and ventilating costs and highlights Payne lines, air filters, modular controls, and built in ranges as part of the service offer.
The Long Beach Home Show opens Friday at the Municipal Auditorium with ribbon cuttings by TV stars and local dignitaries. A Miss Welcome to Long Beach crown will be awarded at the evening ceremony, and Art Linkletter and Jay Stewart star in the New Products Revue three times daily. Homes on Parade features 20 miniature model homes costing about 2000 each, plus fashion shows, concerts, movies, dog acts, boat building, and the Magikey Treasure Hunt awarding gifts to 20 attendees daily. Lewis K. Cox chairs the event for the Board of Realtors.
The Long Beach boys won the first three plates in the VW California marble championship district final at South Gate Park. Richard Wagner, 12, Cabrillo Playground No. 2 led the trio with first place, followed by Ira Howland, 10, McKinley Playground, second, and Ronnie Sumner, 10, Houghton Park, third. They advance to the department championship at Lincoln Park on June 7. Four boys competed, with Summer losing to Bob by Freet in the first round.
William C. Doherty president of the National Association of Letter Carriers proposed a 4 or 5 cent first class postage rate to help wipe out the Post Office deficit of 667 million dollars. He spoke to a reporter as the mailmen’s convention closed.
The Harbor Cities Kennel Club announced the 17th annual Long Beach Dog Show will be held June 21 and 22 at Municipal Auditorium. The event draws 2012 pedigreed dogs and features 11 specialty shows with judges from Cuba Canada Hawaii and 10 states. Over 10 000 in trophies will be awarded and junior showmanship classes are open to youths 5 to 15. Entry blanks and information are at the Auditorium box office or from Jack Bradshaw show superintendent.
Los Angeles County occupies its new 800000 dollar County Health Department Central Administration Building at 241 S. Figueroa Street on a camping-out basis. Dr Roy Gilbert moved headquarters staff into the four story structure from offices formerly at 800 N Spring Street.
Chadron Nebraska residents plan a picnic in Bixby Park on June 1 with Mrs. J W Buford at 2080 Cerritos Ave in charge. The event aims to foster community ties and celebrate local history amid scattered notes of surrounding civic activities.
The Long Beach and Orange County Culinary Alliance and Hotel Workers Union stage The Greatest Show on Earth for the 16th year tomorrow night at Municipal Auditorium. Doors open after 7 p.m. and the 4 curtain rises at 8:15.
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