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Oakland Tribune, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1949 29 Gable Line KIWANIS BACK BOYS CLUB DRIVE San Pablo Building For August $7761 9 SAN PABLO, sept 7. New construction, in San Pablo during August totaled $77,619, according to PITTSBURG, Calif, Sept. 7. Pittsburg Kiwanis Club, is the firs George Carr.

Boys' Club member-', drive chairman, announced the Xiwanis signup. Memberships sell' fnr et and inttttii 4ti figures released today by civic organization to subscribe 100 per cent, membership in the. Boys' Chub's current enrollment drive. body of the club. Buy Rejected Prospects ot JpnkJng the struck California Strecjt Cable Railroad appeared today after San Francisco city supervisors decided against buy ins the 71-ycar-oJd Meantime about 175 regular riders of the cable cars lat a mass meeting last night announced that they will eontfnue the light to restore opera-' Youngberg, acting city building inspector.

This was one of the biggest months of the year in local construction, he said. Structures lor which Youngberg issued building permits during the period included nine new dwellings. Much of the remainder of the total was accounted for by additions to and renovations of residences and business structures. 'J r. i 1 jooo lion oi we privateur-ownea line.

No specific action was taken at the meeting; except to review the High-dollar trade-ins during" our big Buy-Now Birthday Parly Our Celebration of Hudson's 40th Anniversary Year situation further. A suggestion from the floor called for in increase in -fares. The supervisors voted against purchase of the line by the city on -T 17 recommendation lof the San Fran cisco Utilities Commission, which operates the Municipal Railway. The commission felt that nothing could be gained in buying the money-losing line It said that if the city should buy the fable company Hudson sales are breaking records, coast to cout and we're out to keep the ball a-roiling! We waflt everyone to know that the sensational New Hudson is America's 4-MOST Car: 1 MOST Beautiful. 2 MOST Roomy.

3 MOST Road-worthyi 4 MOST All-round Performance! So come in for a thrilling Revelation Ride now, while oar big, Buy-Now Birthday Party is in full awing. Bring year car along. You'll be amazed at the high trades we're offering! 4 it would probabH replace cable car innil it1 Jv. vwi.i v. mrssisiSf" service with buss 's.

Previously Mayor Elmer Itobin-son had suggested submitting the purchase to the voters at the November elections for a declaration of policy or a 30,000 bond issue (to buy the line. The California Street line was struck September 1 when AFL carmen rejected a ompany proposal Your favorite ARROW SHIRTS now at Roos! ARROW PAR 3.65 to slash wages 12 cents an hour. said the line was Company officials Inspecting Oakland's flreboat and new rehouse (in back-; ground) at ceremonies dedicating the' structure at the foot of Broadway yesterday are deft to right) Port Commissioner H. W. Eslep, Coundlmen Frank Shattudc Scott Weakley losing money andl it had.

either to, cut wages olgo out ot business. and Fred Morcom, Commissioner Stanley Burgraff, Mayor Clifford EL Rishell and Qalre V. Goodwin, president of the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners. The fireboat will be docked alongside the new firehouse. Tribune photo.

New Port Firehouse Opened New S.F. Bond Issues on Da! ot San Francisco supervisors yesterday placed two be id issues totaling Runaway vers new firehouse, built by the seer John F. Hassler. Councilman Is SCHOOL BELL TOLLS ONCE MORE FOR S.F. YOUTH TODAY.

Sought $14,000,000 and three charier amendT ments on the November ballot Oakland Port Commission to protect Fred Morcom, Frank Shattuck. the harbor facilities and industries Vice-Mayor Scott Weakley, and A. The bond issues are a $10,000,000 Motorists were asked today to be orf the lookout for a 15-year-old HUDSON HEADQUARTERS 3300 Broadway GL 2-0200 along the waterfront was turned! H. Abet port manager and chief proposition for further improve. ntnaway boywhose life may de engineer.

over to the Mayor and members of I Ill I menU at the San Francisco Airport San Francisco's 78,000 youngsters (the Citr Council yesterday in of- pend on his return to his San Jose home. The youngster. Wayne Martwick. today had a five-day "head start" ficial ceremonies. i suffering from a rare tropical disease and if he suffers an attack and is not treated immediately, he may be blinded or die.

according to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Martwick. ill' nm If hambqh sr. i Wayne and a.

companion, Lionel The new structure, located at the foot of Broadway, will house both land and marine fire fighting crews and provides a permanent berth for the Port.of Oakland fireboat. The presentation was made by Claire V. Goodwin, president of the Port Commission, and was accepted in behalf of the city by Mayor Cliff RishelL Fire Chief James E. Burke, who took part in the ceremonies, disclosed that one company will be installed immediately in the building to work with the fireboat Plans call for an increase to two companies. Also attending the ceremonies ana ii.ooo.ooo bond issue to start construction of a water supply res ervoir on the ChcrW River in Tuo-lnmne County.

The charter am ndmnts include measures which xould, in effect double the pay of the supervisors, who now receive $200 a month; grant city employees with five yeara service vacai ions of 15 working days and require a three-fourths vote of the board to waive the statute of limit? tions and permit the city to te suetL Airport Manager B.M. Doolin said the bond issue would permit the to complete the program planned when a airport me; sure was voted in 1946. He said enlarged runways required for the 1 eavier commercial places now in use account for the need of extra funds. on Metropolitan" Oakland students in the matter of returning' to their classrooms. San Francisco public schools reopened today following a day long institute ') for, 4000 teachers' who heard Mayor' Elmer E.

Robinson, President Adrien J. Falk of Board of Education and Herbert C. Clish, superintendent of i schools, charge them with the responsibility for teaching good citizenship. -r Parochial school students, more than 23,000 of them, went back to school yesterday. i San Francisco's new school term begins with the expectation of crowded classrooms.

The $48,890,000 public school construction program, R. Sleth, also 15. are believed to be hitchhiking to New York by way of Portland, Ore. The boy was wearing a green and white pflo shjrt and khaki or tween trousers tit-r? si; Mi Hm! nawt- ytv-s9t5s--Hass" i Itautlfu! DHAPERY FACniC Tpwnsend Club Meeting ijohn Cuheo 'will be featured speaker when Townsend Clubs of th Sixth Congressional District hold their regular mass meeting at 1 p.m. Sunday at Weatherbee Hall, 3038 East.

16th Street were Stanley Burgraff and H. W. authorized by the voters a year ago, Deeorator demesk In tredltktnal 11th Century pettem, lueWeos serin weave, eld IngUsh seretl re-peet pettern, foeeptloneHy, firm weeve eerf be used fee colorful eVeperles, metehlng ptHewf ked, spreads end sHpper eWslrs. 41-lrwH M4dth. l.f I yd.

Veiee fl (Bill) Estep, members of the Board of Port Commissioners; City Man- still has to be started. WHms Seeclel vd. "WW HfepwS for Big Savings on See! Luxurious 1 Walnut and Mahogany DINING Suite Wilton's low prices will amaze you. Fine quality period and modern furniture that will add character and distinction to your home at really big savings. Wilton's Lowoverhead Selling Plan of buying in carload quantities and selling without fancy display keeps corts down and prices down.

Get more luxury at lower cost get bigger value for your money at Wilton's. S-pixe Suite in beautiful Walnut, superbly de 8-piece llfk Century Dunes Phyfe Luxurious styling in rich mahogany. $250 Value. Enjoy more luxury-et lower $10095 Phyfe 7-piece Dining Suite in the smart modern sfylinfl your choice of bleached oak, mahogany or walnut. $140 You do cit S1Ci)S signed.

Outstanding in quality and design, $225 Value. Wilton's Lowoverhead $10095 Selling" Plan keeps prices down greater value at Wilton's Buss? 8-piece Walnut Suite of unusual richness, beau tifully styled. An exceptionally charming suite. 7-pieee Duncan Phyfe Suita in deep, dark gracefully styled in every fin detail. $200 Value.

An outstanding value $11095 at Wilton's low price Dininf Suite A very attractive suite nicely styled. You'll be pleasantly surprised to find this $140 Value so eeo- PSO nomically priced at Wilton's i teat tha rush Get your entry blank and free ear-safe-ty $240 Value. Wilton's sells without SI MM5 I JZJ ty theek now. You can be. one of the lucky winners I check now.

You can berone of the lucky winners! txnrv rlicnlav tVw rmlv I '-r-'-j 1 s-u I Luxurious LIVING ROOM Suites at Low Cost (No mcrfteV what moke of car or truck yoo own) t- -1000 Beautiful i Ford Drive In to see bs, or ny ter bel 4-door Cwftoa) V-t Ford Sedom, quipped witH Radiot, "Mogk Air" Heater OrtdrWt, nd Whn Sd- lew. Dealer displaying poster -2-pece Sectional and Matching Chair. A very rich and smart suite upholstered in ll wool Here cover. $285 Value. Wilton's $10095 sensational low price is only 2-piece Lawsen Suite.

A charming, comfortable suite with an excellent cover in your cholee ef several colors. $225 Value. Wilton's 7fS0 amazing low price is only Safety Insignia, and an Entsy Blank, (3) Then, ia 50 words or less on entry blank, finish this statement: "AH cars and trucks should be safety checked periodically because." Mr mm I wol Tires. LAMPS 5 AsPfor oor Free Car-Safety Check. Well check brake pedal reserve, steering linkage, tires, lights, muffler, horn, springs and shock absorbers, windshield wiper, glass discoloration, mirror and other safety points all at no cost or obligation to youl Then well give you a Free to tftoose from Mail entry before midm'ehL 0 October 31, to Ford Car-Safety imcks FLOOR LAMPS Contest Box 722, Chicago 77, Illinois.

2-jMee Suite. Sofa and matching chair. A very attractive suite, well constructed with an exeellent reflector 4.9S Smart' multiple type. Attractive 1 shades Here's Big VJut! 10-pice LIVINQ ROOM GROUP Includes: 2-piece attractive Living Room suite, 2 end tables, 2 table lamps, floor lamp, coffee table, rug, occasional chair. All 10 pieces $1100 Wilton's Price I I 2-piece led Diva Suite.

Large, comfortable sofa that opens to double bed. Full spring construction. I Attractive matchlngr chair, i $100 Value. $JMS: A super value. (a) Use only official entry tive.

Only one entry per blank obtained at any Ford car or truck may be eon- cover. 5200 Value. Wil ton's low $19000 Dealershlr-4isplayine the sidered. All entries become the property of Ford Motor nricn tmii General Duty Modal F-5, V-t engine, stake body, 158-Inch wfiMlboto FORD Tracks, equipped with Rodlos end "Mogk AJr" Hesters. Optional es prizes to the top 5 of the 25 cor winners who specify preference for truck Con 1 i.

23 woo at test Entry 2-piece Sectional In modern styling. An attractive suite, so adaptable to so many room settings. $175 Value. Wilton's special $0095 low price is only 2-piece Living Reemi Suite in exquisite Victorian styling. Fine Eastern Construction.

Very fine cover. $275 Value, You do get $1 quality when you buy the Wilton Way BRIDGE LAMPS -j Swing Arm, reflector OR type. Attractive shade is TABLE LAMPS Pottery bases Attrac- $1 OR tive shades! Special A BOUDOIR LAMPS Many styles to choose $1 4C from. Attractive shades poster shown below Print name and address clearly. (b) Contest limited to continental U.

S. and Alaska. (c) Prizes as stated on entry blank will be awarded' on the basis of sincerity, originality, and aptness. I Judges- decisions are final. Duplicate, prizes in ease of ties.

Entries must be submitted in the name of the registered owner or his designated representa- Company. Contest subject to Federal, State and local regulations and to eon test rules on entry blank. (d) Winners' names will be posted at all Ford Dealers' not later than Dee. 1, (e) Contest is open to alt residents of United States, except employees of Ford Motor Company, Ford Dealers, their 'advertising agencies 'or their families. Charming BEDROOM Suites at Big Savings: 4-piece Beautiful Eastern Mahogany Suite with double dresser, chest on chest, lovely night-1 stand.

$350 Val. You do get quel- ity when, you buy the Wilton Way 4-piece Walnut Suite. Exquisite styling and rich-ness in every line. Superb $250 Value. Wilton's sells without fancy $1 Cf33 display for only i TOO iiImMi bHm; AiW Km mm i i 1 ioo toout 200 tsous.

yrW snip leev rwmvevi ewy veTwi vnv Save on Beautiful Custom Made Upholstered livhig noon FumnTURC 't 7is Have your living room furniture custom made to suit your exact taste. Choose your own covers from an almost unlimited selection of 0 Vi -iK Wslaat Twin Bsdreom Julie with "Mr. and Mrs." dresser end rou.cxt.. i. THIS ATTRACTtVt Rtntaiost 3-piece i Modern Suite in the attractive blond finish.

An interesting suite in the smart modern sty lino. $135 Value. Wilton's $f05 Price -i 0k vJ beautiful fabrics and colors. 5-piece Bedroom 1 Suite. Neat, attractive for the guest room.

$125 Value. $7095 Wilton's Pric 'V i mirror. Lovefy nightstand. $149.95 Value. A super $0075 soecial Wl JT Pte CvSrMr Owdk, I mI Hry tmmk Frd Its' www ae IMs Mtar 2-piece Mahogany Suite.

A delightful, richly finished suite in finest quality mahogany. $175 3-piece Medem in the popular bleached Oak. Beautifully styled and well designed suite. $185 Value. Lowoverhead Plan brings you this suite for 2Q r.

i Wert Ceatt'i Largest SelecHen ef Eastern Reck Maple Wilton's HOME of MAPLE KCO Ham'sen Street Everything Mpl Everything to go with MpU i I Large selection of fine quality maple dining and dinette suites in sizes and styles to suit any type home. Value. Wilton quantity buvina $1 "33 quantity JAMES G. PAPS CO. Broodwoy of 26th St.

TRADER SCOTT 3321 Eroadway of Piedmont Ave. gives you exceptional value DRYANT MOTOR CO. 30J0 la Ut St. RALEIGH R. CO.

400 Eotl Ulh St. iaudy 1630 fork St. Alomeda CUIiT OlfilFSElt'S, 136 Son tv We have many rolls of CnOADLOOII CAHFET 6300 Cofleoe Ave. lerVefey GOLDEtl CEAR L'OTOnS 1993UnrvrsrryAve.UHceey Full Sise 4-Burner, TABLE TOP GAS DAXIGE Large oven, broiler, storage space. $165 Value.

Wilton's super special tp to cut to fit your room All Wool BR0ADL00M VuEIIf UZ0 Eost 14rh leondro 3X3 Far outstanding values in trade-ie, furniture end special bargains, visit Wilton's leenemr Store, 13 th end Greve Streets. Per yard Open Men Wed 'til 9 p.m. Sundays 11 te I. Free Parking.

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