Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff
New Lamp and Shade Shop Is Distinctive
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 1, 1955, Page 7
Before purchasing a lamp, it is advisable to look over the stock of Rametta Lamps, at 4028 El Cajon Blvd. Prior to opening his shop, Mr. Rametta toured San Diego and noted that there was a need forf the unusual in lamps and shades. At Rametta Lamps the shopper will find lamps to fit every type of home from traditional to modern; from beautifully designed floor lamps to unique and functional table lamps.
If you have a favorite object of art and want it converted to a lamp, or if you wish to give a “new look” to an old favorite, Rametta will accommodate you. Should you require a base, you will find on display beautiful bisques and lustresw from which to choose.
For a lasting gift to your favorite person or to beautify your own home, visit the Rametta Lamps and Shades Shop.
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Good Things To Know
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 1, 1955, Page 7
Motorists using the California Highway Patrol’s emergency telephone number – Zenith 1-2000 – are reporting troubles that range from the discovery of dead dogs to marital spats.
But the patrol, through commissioner C.B. Caldwell, said this week that it considers real emergencies such things as bad accidents, damage or obstructions to highways and fires along the roads. This kind should be reported on Zenith 1-2000.
The special telephone number was set up recently to speed the reporting of accident and other emergencies on the highways. Motorists anywhere in the State’s unincorporated areas are urge by the Patrol to ask the operator for that number to report anything which spells emergency.
Persons calling Zenith 1-2000 are connected directly to one of the Patorl’s emergency radio dispatch stations established to handle emergencies. There is no long distance charge to the caller even though the dispatch center may be many miles away.
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Championship Rodeo at Lakeside April 16-17
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 1, 1955, Page 8
The first championship rodeo of the spring season is scheduled at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 16 and 17, at the Lakeside Rodeo arena, it was announced today by manager C.W. Mathias.
Rodeo entrants will compete in six events: saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, Bulldogging, Brahma bull riding, calf roping and team tieing for approximately $4,000 and $5,000.
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“No substitute for Experience,” Says Wincote
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 1, 1955, Page 8
Charles B. Wincote, candidate for reelection to the Council from the 2nd District, yesterday gave a reminder that in the city’s present crisis “there is no substitute for experience.”
Speaking before the San Diego Realty Board at its luncheon at the U.S. Grant Hotel Wednesday, March 30, Wincote revealed that the City’s tremendous growth in recent years has outmoded its water pipes, sewer lines and much of the street surfacing. These, he said, need extensive maintenance and repair work or replacing.
“Water pipes that were ample in size for a town of 100,000 or 200,000 and capable of giving proper pressure for homes and fire fighting have now become woefully inadequate,” he reported. “The same obsolescent condition is true of our sewer lines, disposal facilities and streets.
“I believe that it is often necessary to spend in order to save. In many cases we find it less expensive to replace old, inadequate equipment than to keep repairing and adding to.
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(Why there are no newspapers for burglars)
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 1, 1955, Page 8
An editor wanted to get into the trade publication field. Had a trade paper for burglars, with the tentative name: “Modern Burglary.” He was dissuaded, however, when told his prospective clientele probably wouldn’t buy it … they’d steal it.”
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Foster Lashes Out at Mayoralty Opponent
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 1, 1955, Page 9
Harry L. Foster, Mayoral nominee, this week charged his opponent with using “double talk” in a deliberate effort to confuse the voters.
“As just one example,” Foster told the Downtown Kiwanis Club Tuesday noon, March 29, “Double Talke Charlie” made a public statement in January of this year to the effect that he would set up an industrial Commission to help secure new industry.
“Proof that this was ‘double talk’ and purely a political gesture is that not once during his 12 years on the Council has he ever advocated the establishment of such a commission.
:Such a statement coming at that time from a man who has had the opportunity in his official capacity to set up a commission or committee, to secure new industry cannot be taken seriously.
“Why hasn’t he done anything about industrial expansion before?” Foster asked. “If he had proposed such an idea during the long years he was on the Council it would sound more sincere. But no, he sits on the Council for 12 years and then gets the idea that maybe San Diego should do something about new industry.
“This is certainly what I call ‘double talk’ and must be presumed to be made for the purpose of trying to confuse the voters.”
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(Chinchilla breeding)
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 1, 1955, Page 9
Chinchilla breeding is becoming a fad. In chinchilla language when you acquire your first pair of animals, you become a “racher.” Your animals become your “herd” and the place you8 house them … be it a spare room, basement or garage .. is your “ranch” Couple of guys we know are going to be “rustlers.” They’re planning a :stampede.”
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P.T.A. Luncheon Advanced Sale Of Exposition Tickets
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 1, 1955, Page 9
One hundred-thousand adult and 25,000 children’s admission tickets to this summer’s Southern California Exposition and County Fair at Del Mar went on sale this week throughout the county and the city.
Adult ducats, now being dispersed by approximately 166 units of Ninth District Parent Teachers Association, are quite special in that they can be obtained for 50 cents, a saving of 35 cents over the regular admission price which will be in effect during the Exposition, said Mrs. J. Allen Hodges, Ninth District president.
Benefitting from the proceeds will be the participating units and San Diego Children’s Dental Center. The campaign will end June 15, nine days before the Exposition’s opening day, June 24.
(Busy husbands)
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 1, 1955, Page 9
A husband who is busy as a bee may wake up to find his honey missing.
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Port Handicapped by Critical Lack of Storage Space
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 1, 1955, Page 9
The port’s critical cargo storage situation is causing grave concern along the waterfront.
With existing sheds and storage areas jammed beyond capacity, Harbor Department officials and shippers express fear that unless something is done to provide more cargo handling facilities, the port faces the prospect of losing its hard gained commerce.
Typical of the dilemma confronting waterfronters was last week’s arrival of 30,000 bags of chemical fertilizer aboard three vessels.
The Harbor Department has placed a $9,460,000 general obligation bond issue on the April 19 ballot for construction of the Tenth Avenue Terminal.
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Nuts Off the Tree
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 1, 1955, Page 9
Did you hear the one about the cattle breeder who crossed a Guernsey cow with a Holstein. Result: A Goldstein cow. Instead of saying “Moo,” it asks, “Nu?”
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(A Good Salesman)
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 1, 1955, Page 9
A good salesman is the fellow who can convince his wife she looks fat in a fur coat!
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