Rosary Once Owned by Junipero Serra Linked to Duarte Heritage
Special Correspondence from Duarte reports Senoraita Agnes Marron possesses a rosary once owned by Padre Junipero Serra. The ebony crucifix, skull and crossbones, and metal Christ figure are described as old art works. The relic were given to Senora Eulalia Perez de Guillen at the old Mission in San Gabriel in the 1600s. Marron, a Duarte descendant, inherited through her great grandmother, Senora Marie de Los Angeles Lopez, daughter of Guillen. The item is over two centuries old.
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Duarte
Senoriita
Agnes Marron
Padre Fra Junipero Serra
California
Christ
Mexico
Senora Eulalia Perez de Guillen
San Gabriel
Padre Junipera Serra
Guillen
Senora Guillen
Senorita Marron
Marron Ranch
South Mountain Avenue
Senora Marie de Los Angeles Lopez
Phillipe Duarte
Theothills
San Gabriel Canyon
Il Monte
Senora
Jesus Marron
Rubio Canyon
Monrovia Chamber of Commerce to Meet with Pasadena Junior Chamber
The Monrovia Chamber of Commerce directors will hold a special meeting Friday morning at the chamber office 112 West Line Avenue Officers of the Pasadena Junior Chamber of Commerce will address the directors. Prominent Crown City members planned to speak on the Junior Chamber’s work in Pasadena.
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Monrovia
Dan
Monrovia Chamber of Commerce
West Line Avenue
Pasadena Junior Chamber of Commerce
Crown City
Pasadena
Odette Keynote At Exchange Club Luncheon
A. T. Anderson of First National Security Trust spoke on Business Conditions of Today at the Aztec Hotel luncheon of the Monrovia Exchange Club. The high school boys octette directed by LeRoy Fager with Miss Speaker at the piano sang two numbers. Guests included Atty. Paul Garber and W. J. Ellery.
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Monrovia
A. T. Anderson
First
National Security Trust and Savings Bank
Exchange Club
Aztec Hotel
Anderson
LeRoy Fager
Speaker
South Pasadena Merchants Defeat Arcadia in Wild Pitch Duel
South Pasadena beat Arcadia 9 to d in an Orange Belt League game as Arcadia pitchers Ahlander and Scott issued eight walks. Ahlander started on the mound for Arcadia before Scott and then Douglas finished the game. Fannin hit a home run for South Pasadena as Papke held the mound in a tight pitching duel for three innings.
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Guy Corpe
Arcadia Merchants
South Pasadena Merchants
Arcadia
Claude Ahlander
Ted Scott
Ahlander
Scott
Douglas
Fannin
Papke
South Pasadena
Atwell
Holt
King
Ciocco
McDonnell
Barth
Fanning
Myers
Maloney
Cice
Carpenter
Sousa
Kings
Merchants
Davis
Wilkerson
Giocen
Alp
Iannin
Charley Douglas
Glendora
Several Communications Left Out This Week
A number of communications arrived too late for the Journal this week and will appear in Friday’s News. The feature quotes include remarks from The Trumorist and Key West Citizen. The article covers a baseball game between Pasadena and Arcadia with late scoring plays and highlights Charley Douglas.
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Hinesy Communications
Aged Monrovia resident Richard Atkinson dies at home
Richard Atkinson aged 91, a Monrovia retiree born in England November 27, 1839, died Sunday at his home 3833 Linwood Ave. He is survived by son Thomas Atkinson of Victoria B C and three daughters including Mrs Emma Brophy and Mrs Pink Hanson both of Monrovia, plus Mrs C P Wit churck of Panama Nebraska, thirteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret who died 16 years ago. Funeral services will be held at Renaker Chapel tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 with Rev D Charles officiating. remains to be shipped to Panama Nebraska for interment.
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Monrovia
Richardson Atkinson
Linwood Avenue
England
Atkinson
Thomas Atkinson
Victoria
B. C
Emma Brophy
Pi3k. Hanson
C. Ph Witchurck
Panama
Neb
Margaret Atkinson
Renaker Chapel
D. Charles
John C. Austin to Speak at Local Chamber Meeting
Monrovia reports that John C. Austin, renowned architect and president of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, will be the guest speaker at the Chamber dinner tonight at the Elks Clubhouse. Austin led the architectural work on the local high school and designed many buildings in Los Angeles.
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Monrovia
John C. Austin
Los Angeles
Parsons Re elected Head Of St Luke s Club
Dr J J Parsons was re elected president of the St Luke s Club at a Friday meeting in Monrovia The move marks his third term with W H McCune Sr as secretary and J H Binding as treasurer George Isaac of the Rainbow Club will speak at the next meeting February 13 in the Parish House exhibiting fish roses.
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J. J. Parsons
St. Luke’s Club
Monrovia
J. J Parsons
Episcopal Church
Society
George Isaac
Rainbow Club of
Azusa and Redlands
Isaac
New Business Men's Club Formed in Monrovia Meet
About 32 prominent citizens gathered at the Granite Club in the Century Building Saturday evening to organize a Monrovia Business Men's Club. A five member board of directors H B Woolston Joseph Fowler Tripp Donahue L N Wheeler and George Anderson was chosen to draft a constitution and rules. The new club room has new furniture.
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Monrovia
Granite Club
H. B. Woolston
Joseph Fowler Tripp Donahue
L. N. Wheeler
George Anderson
Selubrand
Monrovians Praise Tabloid Appearance of Arcadia Journal
Monrovians welcome the Arcadia Journal tabloid debut in the San Gabriel valley with broad approval. Business owners praise its compact format, easier page turns, and ad impact, noting savings on paper and stronger visibility for ads.
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Monrovians
Arcadia Journal
Monrovia
San Gabriel Valley
Court of Honor to Be Held in Arcadia
The Arcadia Boy Scouts Court of Honor will be held at the First Avenue schoolhouse on Thursday February 5. Local notices mention the event as a community youth ceremony with scouts recognized for achievements.
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Arcadia
Arcadia Boy Scouts
First Avenue
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