Sturgeon Wins Fourth Term as Township Justice of the Peace
John A H Sturgeon secured reelection as Monrovia township justice of the peace, defeating Cecil L Lacy and Alexander L Oster with a 4 to 1 margin. He led Arcadia in every community, tallying 1 001 votes to 827 for Lacy and 185 for Oster. Complete city by city results follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. H. Sturgeon
Monrovia Township
Cecil L. Lacy
Alexander L. Oster
Arcadia
Monrovia
Sturgeon
Monrovia Arcadia Duarte High School Revamp Plans
Superintendent J Warren Ayer announced major summer improvements at Monrovia Arcadia Duarte High School aimed at expanding seating and modernizing facilities. Upgrades include revamped journalism and household arts rooms, expanded library with 1000 new volumes, enhanced lighting, and a forthcoming WPA gymnasium project to serve the 1938 39 school year with four new buses and route surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
War Department Allots Flood Control Funds for LA County
Washington approves an $807,456 flood control project for Los Angeles County drainage areas. The plan includes extending channel paving on the upper Los Angeles River and is supervised by Army Engineers Major J A Wyman.
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Los Angeles County
Washington
War Department
DB. C
Los Angeles River
J. A. Wyman
Army Engineers
Arcadia Monrovia flood control plan outlined at city hall
County Engineer C H Howell announced an Arcadia Monrovia flood control project with estimated cost 15 000 to 30 900 dollars. The plan includes pipe and wire barriers to confine storm waters from Duarte road to the Rio Hondo and debris basins north of Foothill boulevard. Committee members were named and a permanent organization will form at the September 10 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Arcadia-Monrovia
Howell
Duarte Road
Rio Hondo
Hal M. Slemons
E. R. Adams
Arthur F. Malin
Everett F. Niday
William A. Murphy
Wash
Cenemons
Li Anita
Sierra Madre
Baldwin Estate
Racetrack
Slemons
Foothill Boulevard
A. J. Polach
California Gubernatorial Hopefuls Swing Into November Race
In California the governor race heads toward November with Ray Straight largely conceding the Progressive nomination. Culbert Olson and Haight are also in the running, joining Gov Frank Merriams and others on the ballot. Republican Joe Rolph leads in the canard contest with Frank and other figures close. Phillip Bancroft maintains a narrow edge over Ray L. Riley for the U S Senate nomination as results trickle in from precincts in the span.
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Francisco
California
Ray Straight
Culbert L. Olson
Phillip Bancroft
Ray L. Riley
U. S Senator
Sheridan Downey
William Gibbs McAdoo
Bancroft
Riley
Foothill Riders To Dine And Ride
The Foothill Riding club meets on alternate Thursdays and Fridays at Boot and Saddle stables West Duarte road. President Al Arnold leads over fifty members with Roy Wethers and E Trellis as instructors. After riding, the group gathers at Sullivan's grove for dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Duarte Road
al Arnold
Roy Wethers
E. Trellis
Sullivan's Grove
J. O. C. Class Plans First Fall Meeting
The J. O. C. class of the Monrovia Methodist church will meet Friday at 7:30 PM on the church patio for the first fall session. Edith Konantz and Anna Bidwell lead, aided by Fern Davidson Judith Ellsworth Grace Geary Helen Graham Arabel Hunt and Effie Neggus. Nettie Dodson and Basha Klinger to reveal the mystery sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monrovia Methodist Church
Edith Konantz
Anna Bidwell
Fern Davidson
Judith Ellsworth
Grace Geary
Helen Graham
Arabel Hunt
Effie Neggus
Nettie Dodson
Basha Klinger
Children to Attend Private Schools
Annette and Grant Corry who spent the summer with Mrs H B Ainsworth at Santa Anita avenue Arcadia will leave the city at the end of next week to attend private schools. Annette will study at Marlborough school for girls this year and Grant will enter Bel Air military academy as a cadet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annette
Grant Corry
Mrs Marjorie Murray Named to County Press Committee
Mrs Marjorie Murray of Monrovia was appointed to the press committee of the Los Angeles County Federation of Women's Clubs. County president Mrs E K Lightholder announced the appointment and Murray will work with county press chairman Mrs Katherine Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Murray
Monrovia
Los Angeles County Federation of Women's Clubs
E. K. Lightholder
Murray
Katherine Harrison
Miss Dickinson in Los Angeles
Miss Gertrude Dickinson is stopping in Los Angeles for several days at the home of her fiance's mother, Mrs. L J Fairbanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Dickinson
Los Angeles
L. J. Fairbanks
Permits Issued For 22 New Homes During Month In Arcadia
Arcadia’s August building report shows permits totaling $972,130 with forty permits issued. Twenty two dwellings account for $110,150 while alterations, a chapel and mortuary, garages, wash racks, and other structures add to the breakdown. Last month saw forty permits for $110,500 and eight months into 1938 total $972,130 in Arcadia building activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Santa Anita Racetrack
A. R. Hoover
John Ross
East Valnett Ave
Mrs. Roth Progress Reported After Illness
Mrs. H. M. Roth, longtime resident, has improved after several days confined to bed at the home of her daughter Mrs. Paul Archibald 38 Owen Avenue. Archibald reports she is “doing very well” and nearing full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Archibald
Owen Avenue
Archibald
Oregonians Visit Abbeys Home Guests From Coquille
Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Abbey at 2046 Imino Real included Mrs. T. A. De Long and her daughter Myrtle of Coquille Ore who spent their summer vacation there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Abbey
Imino Real
T. A. de Long
Myrtle
Coquille, Ore
Guests From San Diego Visit Los Angeles Family
The L. A. Beckstrom home hosts guests over Labor Day weekend: Mr and Mrs C A Peace of San Diego, along with their two sons John and William and daughter Betty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Beckstrom
C. A. Peace
John
William
Betty
San Diego
California pension plan heads to November ballot
California voters may vote on a $30 pension plan after the State Supreme Court allowed the measure to proceed. Supporters see a path to wealth for all via industry progress and warrants redeemed with stamps. Opponents call it a crackpot shortcut to Utopia and warn it could be unconstitutional.
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Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Mrs Hanley Returns to Salt Lake City
After a six week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Joe R Baer the Mrs W F Hanley leaves today by automobile for her home in Salt Lake City. While in the Southland she was the focal point of many charming parties including a bride tea and supper at the Eauville Beach club and several smart affairs in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanley
Salt Lake City
Southland
Eauville Beach Club
Los Angeles
Watsons Host Nebraska Guests At Home
Mr and Mrs Glen H Watson of 1124 South Fourth avenue entertain Mrs W B Watson and her twin sons Bill and Bud of Albion Nebraska. The boys will return to Nebraska to start school while Mr Watson will stay for the American Legion convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen
Watson
South Fourth Avenue
W. B. Watson
Bill
Bud
Albion
Neb
Nebraska
Dyers Snare Trout Limit at Lake
Mr and Mrs William Byer of 660 Norman avenue returned from a week long fishing trip to Gaylord Lakes in Yosemite valley with a trout limit. They pulled in 18 good sized fish in one day. They were accompanied by Andy Ann at Highland Park.
Double Christening Planned for Saring Family
Mr and Mrs William W Val entine of San Marino announce a double christening in February possibly on Valentines Day to celebrate the expected arrival of a second daughter August 16 Their older daughter Lavinia Valentine just celebrated her first birthday Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William B Stringfellow of Sierra Madre and Mr and Mrs W L Valenti of San Marino
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William W. Valentine
Mary Stringfelpbw
San Marino
Ugust
William B Stringfellow
Sierra Madr
W. L. Valenti
Registration Hates Are St Monrovia District Opens Student Intake
High school students who moved into the Monrovia Arcadia Duarte district since last June may enroll next week. Ninth and tenth graders report September 7 from 9 to 12. Eleventh and twelfth graders report 1 30 to 3 30. Boys go to Mr A K Wilson and girls to Miss Grace Osborne. Students from last year or local eighth grade graduates need not report before September 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monrovia-Arcadia- Duarte
Supt
J. Warren Ayer
A. K. Wilson
Grace Osborne
Ayer
Editor and Wife Return from Europe Tour
Mr and Mrs Frank Collins of Arcadia formerly of Mayrovia return from a two months tour of Europe. Mr Collins is publisher of the San Marino Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Collins
Arcadia
Mayrovia
Europe
Colligt
San Marino
Picnickers at Long Beach Park Named in Casual Gathering
Picnickers at Long Beach's Bixby park Friday included Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Tavior and Mr. and Mrs. James Q. ______. The brief item notes a simple, informal gathering without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Bixby Park
C. A Tavior
James Q
Nonagenarian Visited by Arcadia Friends
Mr and Mrs C B Henry visited friends in Long Beach Friday. They were guests of Mrs A Kirk who at 90 remains active and alert. Mrs Kirk and her daughter Mrs E Holmes with whom she resides are former Arcadia residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Henry
Long Beach
A. Kirk
Arcadia Masons to Meet in September Session Tonight
Arcadia Masons meet in the Masonic temple on South Santa Anita Avenue for the September regular business session. Worshipful Master Chester R. Endicott will call the meeting to order at 7 30. The evening features a class of candidates and fellow craft degree lecture with refreshments to follow.
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Arcadia Masons
Masonic Temple
Santa Anita Avenue
Chester R. Endicott
Endicott
Arcadia Lodge
Mrs Stella Brookover Ill at Home on Huntington Drive
Confined to her home for a few days with illness is Mrs Stella Brookover of 650 West Huntington drive. She is expected to be up and around again by the first of next week, according to all reports.
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Stella Brookover
West Huntington Drive
Mrs Van Sanford Departs for Home After Visit
Mrs. W. W. Van Sanford leaves yesterday for her home in San Bernardino following a stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Homer Buick at 16 Fano Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. van Sanford
W. W. van Sanford
San Bernardino
Homer Buick
Fano Street
Carnival to fund Arcadia church building in September gala
A community carnival is planned for September 19 at the E F E Timerhoff residence 321 Genoa street Arcadia to raise funds for the Arcadia Community church building fund. The all day event will feature old fashioned games a real circus croquet horseshoes and a large crabber with music directed by Harold Johns Jd BE Vanderbur and Mrs Jen B Watson plus a grand raffle. The committee includes Judge Ardene Boller and local civic members inviting all Arcadians and nearby residents to attend for an enjoyable afternoon and evening.
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E. FE. Timerhoff
Genoa Street
Arcadia Community Church
Harold Johns
Jd. BE. Vanderbur
Jen B. Watson
Ardene Boller
Cleo "Thompson
Hy Wiein
Austin Shively
Horace Self
J. H. Wie Virs
Paul Conglis
Inch Gewin
Mark Millspaugh
de Watson
Eleanor Lucas Gibbs
Ray Willams
Gram
Committee
Clarence Cassady Enters University Change Notices
Clarence Cassady, son of Mrs. C. P. Cassady, has left S Celia for Clara University to enroll and study.
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Clarence Cassady
University
C. P. Cassady
Soceaacy
Samia Clara University
Clara
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