14 Dec 1957
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Newspaper
California Pasadena Independent
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1957
Page
1
Escrow papers were signed as part of a financial agreement reported by The Independent on Saturday December 14, 1957. Details indicate formalization of ownership transfer and associated terms, with parties unnamed in the accessible text.
The Cravens estate, a 35 room French chateau built in the early thirties by Mildred Myers Cravens, is offered at 1 225 000. The three acre property on 1101 S Orange Grove includes 12 baths and quarters for an engineer and family. The owner, Mrs Mary Ellen Will, aims to preserve the mansion and its grounds as a showplace. Zoning and tax concerns previously thwarted preservation plans and a proposed conversion to a private club or theological school.
Christmas programs arranged for James Madison auditorium with Kindergarten through third grade performing Tuesday at 7 p.m. and fourth through sixth grade Wednesday at 1 p.m. Santa Claus will visit and room parties are planned.
Letters to Santa Claus are collected in a special mailbox at 239 E. Colorado St. west of the post office. Thrifty Baby and Children's Store maintains the box and Santa personally answers every letter. Mail deadline is December 24.
Margaret Genthe, mother of two high school boys, won the gold medal in the 50th annual Davis Hall public speaking contest at Passilona City College. The event, the West Coast’s oldest, dates to 1907. Gerald Heiss placed second, taking the 100th award. Heiss’s topic was The Mystery about the avocado. Claudia Starry finished third with The Greatest Gamble on the citrus industry.
Pasadena Chamber manager Ed Scott announced a non profit parade package for the El Monte event. Tickets cost 7.50 and include transportation and a grandstand seat. All proceeds support Roses spectators and related activities.
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