VACATION VARIETIES

[Music] sometimes and down to san francisco san francisco built on a peninsula and settled in the 1700s has been ingeniously connected to the oakland mainland by a lengthy bridge yupa verna and treasure island typical of san francisco and only san francisco the cable cars conductor and motorman propel the turntable allowing cars to return up power street hill from market street [Music] a flower stand on the street corner the year around is the boast of this florist the lodge faces carmel bay an area of picturesque rocky shores between carmel by the sea and the city of monterey overlooks one of the greens looking south too for the excellent food here's just another spot in this del monte fairyland and now out along the 17 mile highway which encircles the entire private peninsula just a short distance north of the del monte lodge it's midway point the mighty pacific ocean rolls roars and breaks along this rock bound color view of the city of monterrey on monterey bay it's sunday and the fishing fleet rides at anchor the fleet and the world famous canneries provide employment for thousands and delicacies from the deep sea for the tables of america and the world located in an oil producing area in los angeles the ambassador here's the ambassador hotel recreation area as seen from your hotel window how convenient entrance bougainvillea cover for the sunbather as well as for those who appreciate a dip in water heated to a uniform temperature the year around at 14 this young lady is numbered among crystal scarborough's successes we'll see more of her pupils later on [Music] some of us have a hard time just keeping the water out of our noses and mouths but watch these fellows how about it that's a forward dive end over end yes here at the ambassador lido you can see all sorts of swimmers and divers just how many ways are there anyway of jumping off a diving board here in los angeles it's late in october and just a few blocks away the university of wisconsin is playing football with the university of california just imagine football season but here in california it's like august in wisconsin [Music] and now our promised visit to the ambassador and crystal scarborough instructor dennis mcsheen is the pupil he's just 16 months old and weighs in at 34 pounds dennis has appeared in television shows two movie shorts various benefits and a number of aqua keys his last appearance was at the hollywood guild party at pickfaire home of mary pickford so [Music] five thousand three hundred sixty six children to swim and here's something new for each child taught she has placed one dollar in a savings account when someone agrees to match the savings account dollar for dollar she will use the entire fund to build a swimming pool for disabled veterans and crippled children crystal's daughter june when uh 30 months old was accomplished in life saving and could rescue adults june was so small she had to use the hair carry in affecting a rescue [Music] coach at point bird florida crystal uh has 12 children that are nine months old so young they're unable to walk but she has them diving and swimming [Music] [Music] reluctantly we leave this paradise but we won't forget for a year crystal scarborough has been a swimming coach since the age of 12. she has taught [Music] for 12 years [Music] phoenix the capital of the state of arizona is located in the heart of cowboy country the desert is naturally wild and untamed dozens of types of plant life including the giant saguaro greek the eye so growing in arid country the cactus plants bloom annually and provide unusual and brilliant flowers which are a contrast to the arid soil camelback estate is dotted by individual casas which accommodate the guests the inn was built of native materials adobe bricks fashioned by native mexican workmen and red flagstones from the grand canyon the air is clear and the vision practically unlimited jack stewart the friendly manager reminds us that this is a place where time stands still those of us from the northern states encounter many unusual and unfamiliar types of vegetation the prickly pear the bright colored bloom of the large and small variety of cacti are glorious new treats to those of us accustomed to what we consider the commonplace petunia and geranium in the warm dry climate at clamelback the swimming pool is naturally one of the most popular spots with a temperature in the upper 90s here's our suggestion a swim in the pool and lunch at the side of the pool and a little piano accordion music completes the picture and for the activists a set or two of tennis before that refreshing dip in the pool lloyd blair the tennis pro is truly a stylist and an expert teacher here's a study in rhythm under the capable tutelage of these really friendly fellows the state fairgrounds at phoenix arizona is our setting it's springtime and the usual world's championship rodeo opens with a customary entry parade the rodeo is sponsored by the phoenix junior chamber of commerce and competitors in the various events are here from all over the united states and several foreign countries [Music] this is no ride for an amateur no saddles allowed on leaving the chute the rider is required to use his spurs high on the horse's shoulders and keep them there for eight long seconds a horse twists and kicks the writer's free hand must not touch the horse the judges base their decision not only on the writer's form but on the fight the writer gives his horse and the horse gives the writer and now it's calf roping this is one of the most competitive events in the rodeo sports program the calf is given a start on the roper if you watch carefully you will see that the rider carries a pigeon string often holding it in his teeth this string is used tie the calf [Music] watch closely now we don't know just what it has to do with a bucking automobile but there's a skunk somewhere in this picture [Music] round and round we go [Music] team roping here two cowboys with their horses operate as a team one cowboy must rope both horns or around the neck while the other must catch both hind legs with his rope the head roper must then tie both hind legs below the hocks the steer gets a 30 foot start and time counts [Music] bulldogging or call it calf wrestling the bulldogger must catch the steer from the horse and throw him to the ground by hand the steer is glittered down when lying flat on his side all feet out and head straight the wrestler of course must stop the steer and literally twist him down the time limit is two minutes but today orville thomas put his steer away in the record time of 11 at 2 10 seconds [Music] another feature act it's the hendrix twins and some real trick horse riding [Music] an attempt to keep it from returning to the group the contestant is allowed two minutes and these exceptionally well trained horses are in great demand frame of bull riding a one hand contest between man and beast the bull is incited by spurs and a bell jingling under him the regulation time is eight seconds watch the clowns help the writer who is thrown [Music] he's trampled on but look at him get up [Music] or the more adventurous may follow trails into the mountain formations from which the inn received its name [Music] swim in a modern heated pool scientifically purified it's a favorite gathering place with dressing rooms and a barred hand the turquoise floor mirrors the brilliant arizona sky amusement there's amusement here tennis golf riding shuffleboard archery bowling on the green dancing hiking and a world championship [Music] the san marcos hotel in the quaint city of chandler arizona the san marcos is one of the friendliest resorts in the country a weekly cocktail party is given by john corty the general managing director so that guests may have the opportunity of meeting each other buffet dinner dances are held in the spacious dining room each saturday evening and there's dancing every tuesday and thursday adjacent to the cocktail lounge zip and anything to be seen elsewhere the vist all right where's nodding hello my girl scott how you saying hello there mr clawdy how's the meeting going oh the finest ever but gee what can you expect in a place like this and then weather like you got out here in arizona all the generals and all the various commanders have had the finest time in the world out here playing golf and swimming and just enjoying the sunshine in this fine hotel let the hear that bob that's what we're here for you know they're coming out to see the acro jets perform at the fighter school this afternoon which is just nine miles away wouldn't you like to come some of the bring them all fine we'll do that one time this afternoon 12 30 till about 1 30 they'll see four men do the finest precision flying in the world that sounds very interesting we'll all be out there to see this afternoon fine thank you very much colonel scott thank you college pool is always a spot of activity hey you two how about a game of ball how about using one of these joints it's from john 47 wild on street a recording thermometer graphically charts the cool nights and the warm sunny days a typical march noonday temperature nearly 100 degrees [Music] [Music] ben mccarthy is a wealthy young texas oil man irish and so is his newest venture the shamrock hotel in houston certainly no expense has been spared in furnishing and equipping this beautifully air connaughty downtown hotel but is located in a beautiful residential section near antonio and the westerner court a year-round auto court complete with swimming pool and all modern hotel conveniences [Music] [Music] oh come on okay [Music] so yes all of the scenery at lost valley is easy on the eyes and here's another special and welcome spot crystal clear water in a modern swimming pool hey [Music] in the band era area located in the picturesque texas hills the temperature from early in the spring to late in the fall is just right writing cowboy attire that informality of dress all make portal district [Music] foreign