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The Fresno Bee from Fresno, California • 55

Publication:
The Fresno Beei
Location:
Fresno, California
Issue Date:
Page:
55
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THE FRESNO BEE -13-B Fresno Cal Wed May 20 1953 THIS YEAR i HERE IN YOUR OWN HIGH SIERRA WONDERLAND Ideal Place For Summer Outing Vacationists can find an ideal retreat in Camp Fresno overlooking Dinkey Creek in the Sierra This municipally owned resort for years has attracted many Fresnans and for the last two years has been self supporting The camp is 62 miles east of Fresno and is reached via Clovis and Tollhouse It' lies 12 miles east of Shaver Lake Parks Superintendent Clarence Large said the 1952 income exceeded the expenses by $212 He declared the camp is being used now to some extent on weekends and a vacation spot in full operation on June 1st Camp Fresno normally remains open until the close of the deer hunting season late in October The popularity of the camp is attested to by the fact that by April 15th this year nearly all the standard cabins have been reserved for July and August However some tent cabins still are available during those months and there still are many accommodations open for September The improvements completed last year included the construction of five new cabins and a 22 by 48 community recreation hall complete with fireplace The sewer and water lines and the electric lights also were extended to the newly opened area where the new cabins were erected Large added that this year it is hoped to build five more cabins in the new area and convert three existing small cabins to standard lour person ones Last year 2290 persons 77 per cent of them Fresnans used the camp facilities The large cabins at the camp are $12 a week while the small cabins and the tent cabins 'are $10 a week Non Fresno residents are charged $250 additional to the regular weekly rates The reservations are from Suh-day noon to Sunday noon with a two weeks limit during the DINKEY Camp Fresno is above and to the right of this quiet pool in Dinkey Creek at 7000 feet SEQUOIA HATKHUL PARK Giant Forest Lodge American surf fnropcnn Plaa Camp Kawoah Camplataly Farahkad Haatakaaplay Pinawood Camp Partially Faralakad Haatakaaplaf KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARK Grant Grove Lodge iarapaaa Plaa Meadow Camp emplataly Fnrnlahad and Partially Furnhhad Houstkenplng OSPITALITY and a hearty welcome awaits you when you visit Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parksl In the cool dear atmosphere of 6500 feet altitude you can relax in a comfortable rustic cabin or tent cottage under the Biggest Trees In The World with much of the most beautiful mountain scenery jn the High Sierra near by inviting you to go hiking( horseback riding or fishing Accommodations are designed for the comfort arid convenience of sightseers and nature lovers as well as vacationists and are reasonably priced to suit every purse and preference Write Today For Beautifully Illustrated Fotlder! SEQUOIA-KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS-GO COAST VILLAGE San Felipe 'a fishing village is located on the east coast of Baja California 129 miles south of Mexicali White sea bass -totuava sea trout flounder and other species up to 200 pounds in size abound in the waters of the Gulf of California 60 Mile Impact An automobile traveling at 60 miles an hour strikes with the same impact as it would if driven off the top of a nine story building An automobile traveling at this pace requires under average conditions a distance of 240 feet to come- to a full stop Authorities warn drivers to think of these facts before stepping on the gas Sequoia National Park Calif Mexico Offers Varied List Of Attractions Everywhere in Mexico there is something to do and something new to see and enjoy Cosmopolitan Mexico City- the capital offers every variety of entertainment smart night clubs hippodrome restaurants catering to every taste opera-and concerts with world renowned performers up to date moving picture houses posing government buildings whose interior walls are decorated with the murals of such flight for Business Right for Pleasure! AWDebraeModel Vacation Advice Of 171 Years Is Still Sound Some of the advice Samuel Johnson gave his friend Henry Perkins in a letter dated July 28 1782 is still good today' am much pleased you are going on a very long he wrote "which may be proper conduct restore your health and prolong your life" Then he suggested: Observe these rules: 1 Turn all care out of your heads as soon as you mount the chaise 2 Do riot think about frugality: your health is worth more than it can cost 3 Do not continue any journey to fatigue 4 Take now and then a rest 5 Get a smart seasickness if you can Cast 'away all anxiety and keep your mind easy in for a wonderful new experience when you own a WiHys DeLuxe Station Wagon It's right when it goes to business smart efficient and so useful right when pleasure bent comfortable roomy and so easy to handle say you have never enjoyed any car as much Available with your choice of HURRICANE 6 ox HURRICANE 4 See it today FMdPM TME EMANM SANUPEJSS dP great masters as Diego de Rivera Orozco Siqueiros and others the colonial gems like Puebla Guanajuato San Miguel Al-lende Morelia Gudalajara Sjeretaro and Oaxaca the au-entic flavor of old Mexico is still retained in all its original glory beauty and enchantment In small towns the villages native craftsmen diligently work at their handicrafts manufacturing masterpieces to be had for a song At Taxco beautiful handmade jewelry is fashioned from silver obtained In nearby mountains which also yield the semi precious stones set in rings necklaces and brooches At Puebla Gudalajara and Oaxaca beautiful pottery may be seen In Michoacan there is lacquer ware To watch those Raftsmen at work is in itself an '49 Pontiac $995 1 $2195 '53 Chevrolet Se Janet Hydramatic transmission rsdls heater A 'well kept car 4 Dr Sudan 2 tee blue and ray flelsb white wall tires Jast baa at many Chevys aaw la stack here! EASY TERMS! SLAVICH BROS INC Stanislaus and Street Alight On Curb Side Officers warn drivers and passengers always to leave an automobile through the door nearest to the curb A passing vehicle can readily smash doors opened on the traffic side of the car even if rioone is hurt Fresno Madera 222 South Street at: '49 Ford $995 id heater lets ef valve here ter rdrls 2 Dr Sedaa the meney i '48 Chev $995 Fleetliae Aere Radle heater shiny black finish A trip te anywhere will be a pleasure la this swell ante oifl OVER 300 CARS ehoose from '53 Plymouth SUBURBAN All metal bedy all laathar seats 2 taaa finish '52 Ford 2 Dr Sedan Ferdematlc rndie heater see chreme wheel rinq 52 Olds $3195 "tS1 4 Dr Sedan Fewer steerieq Hyrnmntic radle heater and all ethar eqcipmenf Olds $2380 4 Dr Super Fully equipped- Year chelce '51 Chev $1695 4 Dr Sedan Stylelina deluxe Pewerqlide radle heater seat severs sen viser 2 tere finish Olds $1995 2 Dr Sedan Hydramatic rndie heater elastic seat severs 2 tena yellew and blast $2395 2 tene finish $2095 to 7 '48 Ford $895 Club Cespe Radle heater seat cavers Ac ectstaadinq car Answer the call at the Open Rand in this bny! Plym $895 Clab Cnnpe Special Dclnse Medal Redie heater seat severs twin spats '47 Pontiac $795 Sedeeet Radle heater sen viser lets ef ether extras 2 tene finish '46 Chev $795 Pleatline Aere Has seat cavers spat liqht le immccslctc ccnditice DAYS FREE Exchange Privilege from FRESNO to California's Mountain Playground! Yes just take ninety-one minutes of your vacation to reach one of the many outstanding recreation areas in the scenic wonderland of the Sierra Nevada Mountains There you will find plenty of fishing hunting hiking -boating or just plain re- taxing waiting for you REMEMBER Fresno is the starting point to a glorious vacation Mih 1 I 4 50 Chev $1495 1 Dr Sedan FleetHne Delase Pewerqlide beater hamper tips mory ether extras $595 '46 Ford LoW Easy It own Payment 4 Dr Sadaa Has radla heater and Is Inst waltlnq ta take aft ta tha bills ar fa tha seashara with yen TAt Frets Caaaty and City Ckambar at ammarea A 1 li.

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