Who's Forever Blowing Bubbles?
Bruce Fossler, right, a 12-year-old champion bubble blower, shows Bobby Papenguth, 10, left, how an expert blows prize-winning bubbles, during a circus parade for youngsters at Burbank's Brace Canyon Park. Dick Papenguth, 11, center, isn't smiling at the bubbles. His grin is a result of winning first place in the costume contest. The circus was one of a series of weekly special events for youngsters at Burbank parks.
George Brich, Valley Times Photo Collection/Los Angeles Public Library
Photograph dated August 3, 1962
Evangel
And this was 1962!! In today's world this would have been labeled offensive. Thank you, George, for capturing this photographic moment and preserving SoCal's cultural history during a time when people were kinder and more accepting of people doing their thing and just having fun.
Present Valley
I love this story because it reminds me of how much I used to be obsessed with chewing bubble gum and blowing bubbles.
A rich time of fun and innocence for kids...too bad those days are gone.