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Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 14

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Oakland Tribunei
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14-A Oakland Tribune, Sunday, July 18, 1948 U.C. Scientist Finds Birds Carry Malaria lit jowles Estate to Make Way CGQffl 0PSG their transfer to the birds in hope that information gained might be helpful in the annual encephalitis, or "sleeping sickness," studies in the Bakersfield area. The two-year program was carried on by the uni- VPl-sitv'jt Hnnner Vminriatirm in CCI- Fbr a 'Home of the Future' BERKELEY, July 17. After two years of study and tests of more than 6000 blood smears from wild birds. University of California scientists have found that birds carry malarial parasites.

The malaria as carried by wild birds, however, is not communicable to man. they said. The study was chiefly concerned with mosquito-borne parasites and CHABOT PARK grandfather, was a sportsman and particularly fond of gaited horses. operation with the California Division of Fish and Game. "There were always 20 of the best in the stables," Johnson recalled, "and their blood was the bluest of blue." Bowles also imported rare flora I fff-z Hi x' from all over the world, took an ac-jtive interest in University of Cali fornia and served for seven years as a regent of the University.

After his death In 1928, his widow. he last structure of the ornate jolct Bowles estate, Oakland of half a century ago, will be caifed away by house movers this iweik to make room for a "home of the future." Qnly- the trees and tome shrubs In fwhat Is now Claremont Pines irirf College Pines will remain as jUngjlmarks of the 120-acre estate built during th '80s by the late Philip Z. Bowles one of Oak-jan's pioneer financiers. 5 If was there that Hiram Johnson of the late United States Serfator, courted and won Amy Mc-Jfeaflr Bowles, uniting two prominent California families. It was there as Children that Hiram Johnson III, hislbrother, Philip, and their cous-lns.

Henry Bowles, Amy Bowles Laurence and Mary Bowles Nelson, 11 I prominent Californians today, rod ponies through fields of tulips fendl acres of bouvardia. Mary, built and endowed Bowles I Hall, the men's dormitory oh the Berkeley campus. Subsequently, the estate was sold for $800,000 and the subdividing started. Until this week, only the little gatekeeper's cottage and the trees recalled the glories of the old estate. Soon there only will be the trees.

GSSGSIEED Familictr to most Oaklanders as a reed estat tract offic, fci littl cottacje one was the gatekeeper's lodge for a fabulous estate of a gaudier era Here. Tribune photo. i BOVVARDIA INTRODUCED to cm oakland officer presented Medal for wartime service Values to $15.50 Here's relief for your feet and your pocket book! Now, while they last! Dr. Scholl'i cool, wonderfully comfortable White Shoes at real money saving Bouvardia, In fact, was introduced to California from Australia in the old powles estate greenhouses, long sine? gone. There was a huge, 20-roorfi mansion there then, swimming pools and tennis courts, trees and shrubbery brought from all over the iyord, a trotting ring for sulkies and tables for world-famous gaited horses, and an enormous garage for the fleet of electric cars and gasoline iCars that Bowles owned.

U.C. Plans Course In Fleet1 Operation BERKELEY, July 17. The fifth annual Fleet Supervisors' training course will be held August through 27 at the University of California, with, fleet owners, operators, personnel directors and others responsible for safe driving and fleet held at 61st Wing headquarters at U.C. FAIL TERM DEADLINE AUG. 10 BERKELEY, July 17 Deadline for applications for admission to the Fall term of the University of California is August 16, while those seeking re-admission after an absence must file before August 24, Dr.

Herman Spindt, director of admissions, said today. Registration for the term begins September 16 and continues through September 18, according to Thomas B. Steel, registrar. Veterans should make all preliminary arrangements for enrollment through the Veterans Administration as soon as possible. Steel said.

Both a freshman and junior status examination for students entering the college of engineering will be given Saturday, August 21. Col. John Felton Turner, of Oai-lanid, chief of staff of the 6lst Fighter Wing of the California Air National Guard, has been awarded the Legion of Merit for wartime: serfice. Genuine Vc-inch RUBBER TILE Hotolj ano rtstaurant quality "Ut It Yourself If laty" Rumpus Room, Kitchen, Bath AH color Am' Factory imperfoctt ft. DICK'S 2946 E.

14th AN 1-1212 price! Wide selections la newest summer styles, bat not all size in all styles. KIT HURTf Toko otfyantago of our Foot loltef FocilMoii TroW Aftndont, rTivolo Fitting loomi. Dr. Scholl'i Foot Comfort ttm Arch Sopporti, Surgical Hotiry. D'Schollk FOOT COMFORT SHOP operation attending.

There was also the caretaker or gatekeeper's lodge, which stood at the portal through the high, metal- Turner, who is a member of the; me ixauonai uuard. Center, Alameda. The presentaiton was made by Brig. Gen. Ned Schramm, vice-commander of the Fourth Air Force at Hamilton Field.

Turner was cited for his work as assistant chief of staff in the 12th Air Force during the North African invasion and campaign. He lives at 4444 Moraga Avenue. Nationally known experts in vehicle lleet operation will speak on such topics as safety supervision, driver attitude, orjeration and in uauiornia Aeronautics Commission: and member of the aviation commit-" tee of the Oakland Chamber cf i spection, public relations, and the traffic accident problem and traffic 2063 BROADWAY TW inoaks 3-7403 was preseniea the award in he first formal ceremony ever 'I hi- .1 111 mi Trd Mark Bee. U.S. Pat.

Off. law. enforcement. U.C. News.

Bureau CROWDS! EAGER, BUYING CROWDS, PACKED OUR STORE Adds New Member spiked fence around the estate. For year! it has been' a familiar landmark to persons passing along Terrace and the Clare-monfr Country Club. Fojr more than 20 years it has served as a real estate tract office at what is now Broadway Terrace and jtountry Club Road. The little five-ifoom bungalow, fwhich formerly served as the guardian of the unnjr acres was used after 1927 as headquarters for the real estate men who subdivided and sold the proprty as Claremont Pines and College Pines. COTTAGE MOVING tt is the little gatekeeper's cottage that being loaded now onto rubber-tired dollies to be taken to East Oakland and reconverted into a Aiit.

uriiu ui u' X11IS GIGAIVTIC BARGAIIV EVEIVT! BERKELEY, July 17. Wilson Schooley, 33, will join the University of California department of public information Monday to supervise publications and aid in scientific information coverage of Camp Stoneman Wins Safety Award Again For the second consecutive month, Camp Stoneman has won the San Francisco Port of Embarkation's safety plaque. The latest honor comes for its no-accident record during June. Col. Fenton S.

Jacobs, port commander, announced that the post's xne campus. Schooley formerly was an editor of Science Research Associates in-Chicago, I1L He will be -joined- snortly by his wife and two chil-; aren. motor pool has chalked up miles without an accident. Oakland Army Base, with three accidents in 71,000 miles, was June runner-up, and Fort Mason was third. In May, Stoneman had one mishap in 113,394 miles.

(7) (7) Lni Uzi lzd QiJ iUp iyj iyj iyj Meed tf horne Charles Ray of 1028 85th Avenie, purchased it and will locate It onp. lot next to his home. E. Christensen, of the Acme Moving Company, said it will only one day to move the cottage down Broadway and out MacAthur to its new location. Amfmg the memories that will go with ft are those of Hiram Johnln 111, riw a San Francisco attorney, who recalls his childhood days at "The fines." The overseer who supervised the estate lived with his wife and qpllie dog in the little cottage then, jjand walked out every morning pick bouquets of orchids in the greenhouses.

He also directed the cfiws of gardeners who raised air tle vegetables and berries for the household. WONPERFUL STRAWBERRIES "Those were wonderful strawberries lie grew there on the sunny slope hat now is Upper Rockridge," Johnson recalled. It ijvas at the little caretaker's lodgeJltoo, that the electric automobiles I had to stop because they 9 relax Men's Fine Quality WHITE BROADCLOTH SHIRTS THE GREATEST VALUE EVENT THE AREA HAS EVER SEEN! HURRY FOR YOUR SHARE Duo to a heavily overstock' condition have decided to unload a largo part of our hu stock at slashed prices! (Fair trado items excepted.) To accomplish this in the shortest possible time, we have cut hundreds of items deeply! Now is tho time to stock up while you can save! early! Bo here when th door opens at 9 a.m. Sale Will Continue Till Present Stock Is Depleted! Regular 7.50 Fine quality sanforized mercerized broadcloth with French) or button cuffs! Stock up now at cut prices! 3 It's a pleasure aboard the new S. S.

PRESIDENT WILSON Sailing to th Ortatf from San Proncfao; Oct. 7, from Lot AngmUi, Oct. 9, turning Nov. IS You'll ralox and hav fun in pr-Uet surrounding aboard tho Protidont Wilton or tho Proiidont Clovolond, Amrieo' flnott postwar luxury linort, tho tafoit chip afloat. Pens ef allt Heitolwfe, Manila, Hong Kanff, Shanghai, Yokohama didn't! have tne power to climb up the hill to the mansion located! rear tlhe heart of the present Claremont IHnes, at a place generally be-tweenjj the Bowling and BeecKwood Drives.

It Tas at the little cottage, too, that tlie street car stopped. 9:30 a.m. Special! 9:30 a.m. Special! RAYON UPPERS MEN'S WOOL 'That was the biggest thing in its day," declared Johnson. "It was the first ojhe-man car in Oakland and it! 9:30 a.m.

Special! MEN'S FANCY SOX G70 Regular 1.00. While They Last! 9:30 a.m. Special! ENTIRE STOCK BELTS 9 OFF Regular 1.50 to 5.00 Urr While They Last! had tje first automatic controller 9:30 a.m. Special! ALL STRAW HATS OFF While They Last! 1.27 SOX Regular 2.25 1.29 Regular 1.75 value White They Last! While They hast! A that Would stop the car if anything happened to the motorman." Philip Bowles, who started as a humble bank clerk and rose in 37 years the presidency of the old American Bank since Joined with the American Trust Company was affluetftual and important in the community. He, was able to get the short ar line, which ran only from tn now Broadway and C6llege Aveniie to a point just beyond his gates, stop at his portals and discharge;) guests.

GATEKEEPERS DUTIES The gatekeeper, among his other duties! was charged with "clearing" Month tatting your onoM frwvof mgoM AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES Your American Hotel Abroad Writ for Wm booldot 152 Cjry Street, San Francisco YU Icon 6-6000 Out Goes Entire Stock rot's mm mass At deeply cut Famous brandt to chooie from! Entire Stock! Straw Hats 1 Price feltIiats felt'iiats 797 All AAa k. Out Goes Entire Stock miVS NECKWEAR At cut slashed prices! Big assortment to choose from! Hurry! All Regular 1.50 Ties 77 All Regular 2.50 Ties 137 All Regular 3.50 Ties Jar All Regular 5.00 Ties 287 All Regular 7.50 Ties 307 Buy now lor holidays ahead at bargain prices! all passengers into the estate. I Bowfes, who was Johnson's1 FIVE M-i. a op 7 ALL 10.00 psA-r FELT HATS 1037 FELT HATS U97 97 ALL 15.00 FELT HATS 9 AMERICA'S FINEST BEAUTY "TRAINING. THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE! ENROLL NOW! (Investigate and guarantee your future by being trained by Dolores Premier in Oakland or San Francisco.

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Investigate now! it Call in person or write for free descriptive literature there is no obligation. Student Beauty Service Under Teacher Supervision Beautiful Summer Permanent $195 ii (Complete) Permanent Waves CREME $2.95 $3.45 C0LD $3.95 ALL 8.50 FELT HATS 497 SUPERB CRUISES Aboard The finest ship in the world Be Sure to Get tour Share of the BARGAIN'S! devoted exclusively to luxurious pleasure cruising. MN'S BROADCLOTH SHORTS ALASKA CRUISES Every two weeks from Vancouver during the Summer and Fall. Marvelous interior tour to Mt. McKinley.

Cruise the sheltered seas of the famous "Inside Passage." SOUTH SEA ISLANDS AND NFV ZEALAND. Fifty glorious days. Sails from San Francisco October 5th Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji, New Zealand, Raratonga, Tahiti, the French Marquesas. Personally escorted by Theodore H. Lac he It, Cruise Director.

Send for illustrated cruise booklet. JM'S KNIT UNDERSHIRTS Regular 1.25 tk Fine quality cotton rib knit and a cut price! Better ((J) fl stock up now! Regular 1.50 1 Big assortment of fancy stripes. Gripper fasteners, elastic back, fast colors. Personality CtCf flft Set COAST TO COAST. November 29.

Sails from California to Cuba via the Panama Canal. Color- ful ports en route. Return voyage leaves Havana I December 16th. Christmas. at Sea; Los Angeles New Year's Eve.

Similar cruise March 31, 1949. I MEXICO (ACAPULCO). Sailings from Los Angeles for tropical Acapulco every twelve days Including Shampoo Ntclc Trim 1 Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Sport Shirts Lj Sport Shirts Values 5)97 Values 97 Values 97 Values 107 tp 5.00 to 15.00 a to 10.00 2 to 8.50 CL? PAJAMA Reg. fl 950 val. to Considerably Reduced QU Roux Clairol DYE CLINIC DAILY Another Arnold Walters Operation i ri rtv s- during January, February, and March.

Reserve early. FISHERMEN'S CRUISES Two sptcial voyages to Guaymas (Gulf of California) in May, 1949. Accommodations limited and greatly in demand. 1 HOUR FREE PARKING Any Ifercbante Parlung Lot dot ill an thta or mv ethor cruisa llfliM'S STORE 1302 BROADWAY or toun, consult: ILACMEILTr- TRAVEL SEIIVICE 405 14th Street, Oakland TWinoaka J-7070 Horae iof 'Arrow 'Spirts, Mallory anjl! Knox Hats, Holly Uogue Neckwear, Bucknell 1 OPEN THURSDAY NIGHT 1.

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