| C. W. Rice sold 1500 of these "C" hot stamp HHL-mold chips in several denominations to Ralph Campbell, Chico, California in 1971.
In 1969, Ralph F. Campbell bought the "Club Chico", a bar and licensed card room, at 2424 Cohasset Highway, Chico, CA. In 1970, Campbell bought the "Horseshoe Club", also a bar and licensed card room, at 379 Park Avenue, Chico, CA. Campbell sold "Club Chico" in 1980 (see "Archive"). These chips may have been used at both card rooms.
"Club Chico" advertisement from 7/21/1976 (Enterprise-Press). |
