REAL ESTATE
time capsule 5o YEARS AGO,
APRIL, 1962
Researched by Chuck Liddell, Compiled by Charles M.Kelly
The following information
was culled from Catalina
Islander archives in the
Catalina Island Museum:
News
City Manager Felix Karpain fired
Chief of Police A1 Beron.
Chief Breon had been with
the department for seven-and-
a-half years and chief for six.
His temporary replacement
was Jack Frenzel. The chief's
salary was $685/month.
Avalon had its "heavieSt" vote in
history. Of the 885 voters, 791
(nearly 90 percent) elected
Eric Moore and Fred Hoch-
berg, to the City Council.
Forty-five arrests were made dur-
ing Easter Week. Most of
them were minor, except
for two juveniles who were
picked up for burglary and
one assault on a teenage girl.
Hundreds of un-chaperoned
juveniles were shipped back
to the mainland under the new
city ordinance.
Sixty=four pilings were replaced
on the Pleasure Pier; the rest-
rooms were redone; two light
stands were put at the end of
the pier.
The disturbance of the sonic booms
caused by jets breaking the
"sound barrier" over Avalon
was of general concern.
Colonel Bert Scott, Jr. was director
of Civil Defense. A m,e, eting
was held of "vital importance
to all citizens of Avalon who
wish to remain alive" after a
nuclear attack: -
General
The agenda for the CJty Council
meetings wereqow placed in
the Post Office and in front of
City Hall on Metropole.
Rotary gave Judge Ernest Windle
a portable TV "in appreciation
of his years of service to the
community."
The Library moved into its new
location at the "county build-
ing," Sumner, on April 5.
The Women's Club put on its an-
nual spring musical with Rob-
ert Salisbury.
Seventy-five degree weather
brought many boats to Avalon
Bay, almost completely fill-
ing the harbor. "Easter Week"
business doubled from 1961.
The nine-day Easter Week Cel-
ebration put on by the Cham-
ber of Commerce included:
meeting all of the boats and
planes, dance contests, tug-o-
war contests, fashion shows,
square dancing, golf tourna-
ments, artexhibiti0n,. Avalon
Boyling's inaugural banquet,
card parties, a Easter Egg hunt
at the Pitch and Putt, beach
parties, hay rides, community
singing and a sunrise service
at Mt. Ada.
The Women's Club put on their
45th annual Easter Pageant
at "Buena Vista." Perry Har-
rington portrayed Christ. Har-
vey Cowell was the "padre."
Islanders were given special park-
ing privileges at the Long
Beach Airport.
The PTA conducted ballroom
dance classes.
Lillian Cosette was senior regent
of Women of Moose.
Joseph S. Guion was president of
the Rotary.
W. E Olsen was commander of the
American Legion.
Virginia H. Renton was president
of the PTA.
Robert Sheker was airport man-
ager.
Irma Taylor was a worthy matron
in the Order of the Eastern
Star.
Barkley Tree was a governor of the
Moose.
Thomas Wilkinson was president
of the Lions.
Obituaries
Mrs. Lois cook died on Jan. 29,
1962.
Frederick James Salmon (July 28,
1882-March 31, 1962).
Horace E. Gillette (1889-april 1,
1962).
Mrs. Emma F. Berkey (1868-April
14, 1962).
Announcements
Beverly Small celebrated her 12th
birthday.
Mrs. Chris Neilson had a surprise
birthday party.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry King celebrated
their second wedding anniver-
sary.
Klarke Douglas Terry was born
March 30, 1962, to Mr. and
Mrs. Richard Terry.
Business
W. J. Laurin was manager of Secu-
rity First National Bank.
Avalon Air Transport's 44- and
47-passenger Mother Goose
started up service for the sea-
son. They were planning to
install retractable
Flotation devises" on the pontoons
of their planes.
Catalina Ice Cream and Donut
Shop, new, 122 Catalina, Bud
and Lois Avery.
Catalina Islander, 615 Crescent.
Catalina OperatiOns Co. received
one million lady bugs and five
crates of "Chinese praying
mantis" to kill off the aphids.
Catalina Visitors Country Club
Restaurant had an Easter buf-
fet dinner.
Davy Jones Locker, float for glass
bottom boats, Lovers Cove.
Double T Reality, #1 Island Plaza.
Carmen Briggs joined them.
Drift Inn.
E1 Encanto Community Center,
Crescent and Maxilla, youth
programs.
The Gift Box, 106 Catalina, All
Avalon Art Show, K. Turner
Gallery.
Island Press, 615 Crescent.
Jack's Steak House, 111 Clarissa.
Pancake Cottage; 118 Catalina.
Party Line, 509 Crescent.
Phoenix, glass bottom boat.
Spencer's U-DriVe electric cars
with chargers.
Trampolines, behind Scari's at
101 Crescent.
Waikiki Club and Hotel, 108
Metropole.
Windjammer Trio,
Real Estate
Mrs. Emma F. Berkey, 211 Clar-
issa.
Dr. and Mrs. James Cherry, Middle
Terrace.
Tommy Burton and Diane Brough-
ten Christensen, 334 Whit-
tley.
Franklin family, 336-B Whittley.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Giddings, "Hol-
ly Hill House."
Mrs. Bill Jackson, Empire Land-
ing.
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kidd, 227
Descanso.
Bill and Pat Krug, 316 E0calpy-
tus.
Cliff J. and Lorraine Malone, 235
Clarissa.
Leo and Alice Roth, 239 Clarissa,
"Matchless Retreat)'
Frederick James Salmon, Olive.
Mrs. John Schnell, Middle Ranch.
Mary Stephens, 337 Descanso
(rear).
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Vines,46 E.
Avalon Terrace.
Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Wirth, 230
Descanso, "Kennelwirth"
Entertainment
The Casino Theatre opened for the
season, showing a different
movie every night of the week.
On Thursday only, there was a
4:15 and 7:15 p.m. showing of
"The King and I," where ev-
eryone was invited for free.
The movie "Tie Mook" was being
shot at the Isthmus.
Sports
The 2nd annual Fishing Trophy
Awards Dinner was held at
Scari's. One hundred-fifty
people attended. TV person-
ality Art Baker was the M. C.
Fishermen were. Encouraged
to weight their fish in Avalon.
Douglas Aircraft held their annual
Electric Tournament at the
Golf Course.
The Avalon Championship Golf
Tournament was held.
Catalina Archers met at the former
judges chambers on Metro-
pole. They had their archery
tournament at the Ball Park.
Religion
Catholic Daughters of Avalon cel-
ebrated their first anniversary.
Carmen Briggs was a grand regent
of Catholic Daughters.
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THE CATALINA ISLANDER Friday, April 13, 201213
