Ham Has Rival as Easter Buy
The traditional Easter ham competes with turkey as shoppers broaden the meat selection this weekend. Turkeys rise in popularity due to smaller ready to cook birds, while beef and regional fish specials appear in some markets. Egg prices vary by area, produce shelves show strong turnips to corn, and fruit counts include California oranges and Virginia pippin apples amid moderate melon and grape prices.
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California
Florida
Arizona
Albermarle
Virginia
Senators OK five appointees to civil service panel
The Senate confirmed former Rep. Harris Ellsworth of Oregon to the Civil Service Commission by voice vote along with Frederick I. Lawton of Washington and Christopher H. Phillips of Massachusetts. Lawton was named to a new six year term. Also approved were Gerald A. Drew to be ambassador to Haiti and Donald Vaughn Lowe as U.S. Representative on the UN Transport and Communications Commission.
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Washington
Senate
Harris Ellsworth
Oregon
Civil Service Commission
Ellsworth
Frederick I. Lawton
D. C
Christopher H. Phillips
Massachusetts
Lawton
Commission
Eisenhower
Gerald A. Drew
California
Haiti
Donald Vaughn Lowe
U.S
Transport, and Communications Commission
U. N. Economic and Social Council
VFEW District Plans Annual Installation Ceremony
The fourth district Veterans of Foreign Wars will install 750 officers from 26 posts and 24 auxiliaries Saturday at Municipal Auditorium. Mayor Vermillion attends. national commander Holt to install posts, national president Kveton to install auxiliaries. A banquet at Wilton Hotel precedes the event, with a post-installation dance and demonstrations by drill teams and armed forces. public admission is listed.
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Fourth District
Veterans of Foreign Wars
George M. Vermillion
Cooper T. Holt
Beth Kveton
Wilton Hotel
Wilton
Matson Eyes Utah Insurance Purchase plan
Matson Navigation Co. discloses negotiations with Pacific National Life Assurance Co. stockholders to buy 64,725 shares valued at 6,472,500 dollars. Randolph Sevier, president, says Matson offers 100 dollars a share to about 700 shareholders. The move expands Matson Assurance Co., a Matson subsidiary.
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San Francisco
Matson Navigation Co
Pacific National Life Assurance Co
Salt Lake City
Randolph Sevier
Pacific National
Matson
Sevier
Utah Insurance Company
Matson Assurance Co
Shipping Line
Special portrait offer for Mother’s Day gift
5x7 inch miniature portrait promotion invites mothers to have a child portrait taken for Mother's Day on May 12. Claims a treasure for mother, professional portraits mounted, proofs shown, and no appointment needed.
Five handbags in Long Beach fashion parade pick list
Long Beach women select five favorite bags for high flying styling and practical price. The collection includes E Lucita and a Gold Craft metal box in silver with lucite tops in multiple colors. Each bag priced at five dollars plus 10 percent federal tax.
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Long Beach
E. Lucita
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B. Permatone
C. Tete
Aig
Tip Suapay Army
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Altos
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