anaheim-bulletin 1959-04-30

Star Studded On ANAHEIM (Cal.) BULLETIN Thursday Evening, April 30, 1899 MARION LADEWIG — Generally considered the greatest woman bowler of all time, will appear as a member of the Brunswick Advisory Staff of Champions in a special exhibition Friday, May 1, at the Grand Opening of the new luxurious Anaheim Bowl, it was announced today. The Grand Rapids, Michigan, housewife has been elected "Woman Bowler of the Year" seven times and was honored by Helms Foundation as Michigan's woman athlete of all time. MARION LADEWIG — Generally considered the greatest woman bowler of all time, will appear as a member of the Brunswick Advisory Staff of Champions in a special exhibition Friday, May 1, at the Grand Opening of the new luxurious Anaheim Bowl, it was announced today. The Grand Rapids, Michigan, housewife has been elected "Woman Bowler of the Year" seven times and was honored by Helms Foundation as Michigan's woman athlete of all time. ELABORATE CHARIOT ROOM — Dancing on a sunken terrazzo dance floor is just one of the many extras to be found in the Anaheim Bowl's elaborate Chariot Room. Bowlers and strictly diners alike can "trip the light fantastic" nightly except Sunday in the Roman-styled room. Unique is its terraced dining area in which their new band. This marked the start of the famed "Crosby Bobcats." By 1938, the group had hit big time, racking up play dates at swank supper clubs and nightclubs throughout the country. Later, they moved on to Hollywood where they appeared in such films besides many films, appeared nearly every year is recognized nation-wise leading Master of Singer, Recording Star vision Personality. Bo months with the U. during World War Bob Crosby Improving Star View Bob Crosby likes to say that he has always been behind his brother Bing on the ladder of success, and adds that he can think of lots of places where the view would be better. Apparently, the view is improving since the youngest of five sons of Harry Lillis Crosby Sr., has become orchestra leader, singer, straight man, star of CBS Radio's "Club 15" for 5½ years, supporting comedian on CBS Radio and Television's "Jack Benny Program," and star of his own CBS-Television "Bob Crosby Show." George Robert (Bob) Crosby was born in Spokane, Wash., Aug. 23, 1913. Through school and later at Gonzaga University in Washington State, he gained an early taste of fame as a successful all-round athlete. His professional career got underway somewhat shakily, at the age of 13, when he appeared on an amateur show, and after the orchestra played five introductions, discovered that he couldn't utter a note. This same stage fright was with Bob some years later when he showed up an hour late to audition for orchestra leader, Anson Weeks. Frightened, and grabbing his trousers because he'd forgotten his suspenders, the young singer somehow got through his songs and landed the job with Weeks. Eleven New York music makers approached young Crosby in 1933, and asked if he would lead their new band. This marked the start of the famed "Crosby Bobcats." By 1938, the group had hit big time, racking up play dates at swank supper clubs and night clubs throughout the country. Later, they moved on to Hollywood where they appeared in such films as "Let's Make Music," "As Thousands Cheer," "See Here, Private Hargrove," "Pardon My Rhythm" and many more musical hits. Besides many films, appeared nearly every year is recognized nation-wise leading Master of Singer, Recording Star vision Personality. Bo months with the U. during World War which time he organized with bands thru Pacific Theater. He lieutenant's commissi Maine Corps Reserve. Anaheim Bowl Open 24 Hours For Bowling Bowling at its very best in Southern California is now available 24 hours a day at the fabulous new Anaheim Bowl, 1925 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, which will have its grand opening on Friday, May 1, it was announced today. Heading the grand opening festivities will be the appearance of three of the nation's top bowlers, Marion Ladewig, Bill Lillard and Merle Matthews and one of the nation's p entertainers, Bob Cross. Spectacular in design the facility boasts 40 Brunswick automatic pinspotters to offer year around recreation around the clock. Included among the many other fine ultra-modern features of the super pin-palace are a coffee shop which remains open 24 hours a day, six banquet and meeting rooms to accommodate up to 700 persons, dining and dancing in the unique Chariot Room, billiards, and amusement area, acres of free parking and a superb Kiddies Playland. The Kiddies Playland is open daily with supervised care at no cost to the bowler. Highlighting the playland is an enclosed outdoor playground that contains the latest in play equipment. Available for use by the kids is a mechanical merry-go-round, designed to appeal to all "Junior jockeys," a "Jack and Jill" unit consisting of two climbers, a ski slide and steps; hobby horse and glider swings, and aAmong the top notch entertainers who have appeared in the Charlot Room are Harry Bubitt and Roberta Linn. Highlighting the appearance of the Charlot Room is its terraced dining area, multi-level cocktail Big Stars And Bowling Featured Center of kegling attention in Orange County and Southern California this weekend will be at the Anaheim Bowl as the Brutocao Brothers hold their formal opening of their lavish pin plant at 1925 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, Friday. Three of the biggest names in bowling will be on hand to help swing open the doors of the spectacular 40-lane house as popular Marion Ladewig, Bill Lillard and Merle Matthews join together to take part in the night's festivities slated to get underway at 8 p.m. Headlining the musical entertainment and dancing for the evening will be Bob Crosby and the Bob Cats and the Sacmas Brothers. Mrs. Ladewig has been national match game bowling champion seven times and currently is the World's Invitational match game titlist. The Grand Rapids housewife boasts a high game of 288; a high series of 742 and has averaged 190 plus for her bowling career. She captained the Fanatorium Majors to national team match game titles in 1957-58 and has been named by the Helma Foundation as Michigan's Woman athlete. Grand Opening F Starting at & Introduction of Guests Local Mayors, Bowling Person Plus Other Officials and Civic Ribbon-cutting Cerem Bob Crosby & Bobcat Dancing From 9 P.M. Until Salmas Brothers Among the top notch entertainers who have appeared in the Chariot Room are Harry Babbitt and Roberta Linn. Highlighting the appearance of the Chariot Room is its terraced dining area, multi-level cocktail lounge, sunken terrazzo dance floor, arms of Boating fire and its multi-jewelled hub of the gigantic chariot wheel which dominates its ceiling. Adequate facilities for private parties, industrial displays, organizational installations and other activities are available in the colorfully decorated six banquet and meeting rooms which boast a seating capacity of 700. Besides many films, Crosby has appeared nearly everywhere, and is recognized nation-wide as a leading Master of Ceremonies, Singer, Recording Star and Television Personality. Bob spent 18 months with the U. S. Marines during World War II, during precise bowling style on Friday, May 1, at the Grand Opening of Anaheim Bowl, it was announced today. Mrs. Ladewig has been national match game bowling champion seven times and currently is the World's Invitational match game titlist. The Grand Rapids housewife boasts a high game of 228; a high series of 742 and has averaged 190 plus for her bowling career. She captained the Fanatorium Majors to national team match game titles in 1957-58 and has been named by the Helms Foundation as Michigan's Woman athlete of all time. She is the co-holder of WIBC doubles title with Wyllis Ryskamp with a record 1,264 set in 1956. Mrs. Ladewig is the only woman in bowling history to win city, state and national all-events titles in the same year, 1951. She started bowling in 1937. Lillard, who hails from Ft. Worth, started bowling in 1941 and is the first man in history of the Bob Crosby & Bobcat Dancing From 9 P.M. Until Salmas Brothers Comedy & Musical Arrangement Special Bowling Attraction ★ Marion Ladewig ★ Merle Matthews ★ Red Probert Plus L.A. All-Star Trainbowlers–Vs–Ora PRIZE DRAWINGS EVERY NO OBLIGATION OF COURSE Anaheim Bowl MERLE MATTHEWS — Former National Match Game Champion, queen of the nation’s bowlers, will appear at the new Anaheim Bowl on Fridya, May 1, in a special bowling exhibition which will be one of the highlights of the bowl’s grand opening festivities. ABC Tournament to win three titles in one tourney, 1956, and fourth man in history to win four titles. He shares the record for rolling 12 consecutive 200 games in the ABC Tournament of 1956, is the current leader in ABC 2-year season. Miss Matthews, who halls from Long Beach, scored a sensational triumph at the 17th annual BPAA All-Star Tournament in Minneapolis last year. The classy tenpin stylist is no stranger to bowling championship. ABC Tournament to win three titles in one tourney, 1956, and fourth man in history to win four titles. He shares the record for rolling 12 consecutive 200 games in the ABC Tournament of 1956, is the current leader in ABC 2-year, 4-year and 5-year averages. He averaged 203-46 for first 10 years in ABC 1948-57. The slender tenpin star set the cash prize record for ABC tournament play when he won $2,180.75. Lillard has been named to three All-American bowling teams. His first selection came in 1950-51 and he was honored in 1953-54 as captain of the first team. He was named Bowler of the Year by bowling writers for the 1956-57 season. Miss Matthews, who halls from Long Beach, scored a sensational triumph at the 17th annual BPAA All-Star Tournament in Minneapolis last year. The classy tenpin stylist is no stranger to bowling championships she has dominated West Coast women's bowling and has been named to every all-star team in Southern California since selections were made on an organized basis. National honors are not unknown to the former national match game champion who qualified six times for the finals before she won the coveted title on her seventh try. Bowling Festivities Starting at 8 p.m. Tomorrow! Guests Bowling Personalities Officials and Civic Leaders Ceremony Bobcats 9 P.M. Until 2 A.M. Bobcats 9 P.M. Until 2 A.M. ers Musical Arrangements ng Attractions ★ Bill Lillard ★ June Crawford ★ Bobbie Soldan Plus ers—Vs—Orange County All-Stars WINGS EVERY HOUR DURATION OF COURSE