Budget shows 1950-51 rise of 135000 in Los Angeles
San Rafael city manager Ray Boege revealed a tentative 1950-51 budget totaling 872,846, up 135,000 from last year, driven by permanent improvements including street work and sewer upgrades. Highlights include 15,000 for Albert Field operations and mayoral salary provisions, with tax rate set at 1.20 per 100 assessed value and the council to finalize by August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Rafael
Ray Boege
D Street
Wolfe
Third Street
Fifth Avenue
Albert Field
Gerstle Park
Boyd Park
Gene Smith
Chris Webb
Boege
Local notes mix bats and ballots in Marin County scene
A Marin column items include a Cres cent City sugar ration and a Sausalito council meeting despite Judge Sylvester McAfee’s two tickets to South Pacific. Bat counts at Corte Madera school rise to 350 before fumigation, and local women’s club funds poison oak eradication. The Odd Fellows Hall Sacramento party and a road show South Pacific banner cite regional events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester McAfee
Sausalito
South Pacific
John Ehlen
Solomon
Corte Madera Women’s Club
Neighbors Aid Fire Victims After Marin Heights Blaze
Neighbors rallied to support Mrs. Frederick Flemming and her three children after their Marin Heights home and belongings burned Sunday night. Clothing was sent to the Emmons residence at 254 Cleveland Avenue and aid funds are being collected by Mrs. Matie Bass of 215 Julia Avenue. Funds total will be announced at the Almonte Improvement Club meeting Thursday night. The family temporary residence is with relatives in San Francisco while Ina stays with a friend Barbara Simone at 217 Cleveland Avenue. Flemming is working in Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Flemming
Marin Heights
Corte Madera’s record tax roll tops Larkspur for 1949-50
Corte Madera announced the 1949-50 fiscal year assessed valuation as the town’s largest ever, about $300,000 more than rival Larkspur and $225,000 above its previous year. The council set a $1.10 tax rate with a 10-cent playground improvement levy, adopted a $45,231 tentative budget, and actions included appointing Dr. David Schmidt to head the disaster council, considering a pension request, approving a $7,200 housing bond for Madera Gardens streets, backing a swimming pool campaign, and adjourning to hear Greenbrae annexation plans with the city attorney to draft the resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corte Madera
Larkspur
Board of Equalization
George Menke
David Schmidt
San Quentin
County Peace Officers Association
Bruce Goecker
United Housing
Madera Gardens
Sonia Loftness
Charles Rowe
Greenbrae
Corte Madera Creek
John Ehlen
Marin County Budget Slashes Sheriff Deputy Plan
Marin supervisors cut Sheriff Sellmer’s budget for full time and special deputies at Marin City and Novato. Fusselman questioned night protection in Kentfield Greenbrae saying trouble could erupt. One Negro deputy proposal was rejected as impossible by Sellmer amid staffing shifts and county housing support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marin
William Fusselman
Sellmer
Marin City
Marin County Housing Authority
The
County
Novato
Fusselman
Kentfield-Greenbrae
I J News Editor Urges Marin Blood Bank Donations
A San Rafael general hospital editor recounts near death from internal bleeding. Marin blood bank is in the red due to unreturned loans. Irwin blood bank will collect donations at San Rafael General Hospital every other Wednesday 11 am to 1 pm to rebuild reserves and aid relatives or friends in need. Call to make appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I J News
Marin Blood Bank
Marin
Irwin Blood Bank
San Rafael General Hospital
San Rafael Considers Annexation Near San Quentin Wye
San Rafael city officials discussed annexing a large area along the San Quentin wye between Francisco Boulevard and the Northwestern Pacific right-of-way. The district includes Blumenfeld drive-in theater Marin Co Lumber yard and several holdings. City Manager Ray Boege said lower insurance and utility rates could offset higher city taxes if the owners petition for annexation. The council agreed to pursue owner petitions and study the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Rafael
San Quentin Wye
Francisco Boulevard
Pacific
Blumenfeld Drive-In
Marin Co
Graham, Hess, Myer and Baxter Holdings
Ray Boege
Boege
Fresh U S Troops Open New Front Against Reds Near Taegu
American reinforcements joined the battle at the Naktong bridgehead southwest of Taegu as the Reds hit three river defenses. The clash centered on Hoover advance west of Pusan and a push toward Taegu with a Naktong bend flare up. Five river boats were sunk while U S planes mistook allies for foes in one strafing incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
U.P
United States
Naktong River
Taegu
Chinson
Naktong
Pusan
U.S
Ameri
First 100 Homes Start In 3 Weeks In Corte Madera
Corte Madera council approves Marina Village plans a 570 acre harbor frontage subdivision with 100 homes to start in three weeks. J Wilbur Jones of Rancho San Clemente Inc. heads the syndicate with Phil Kennedy as planning consultant and Frank Aitken Jr as consulting engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corte Madera
Marina Village
Paradise Drive
Kennedy
Rancho San
Ior
County Fairgrounds
Presigeu
J. Wilbur Jones
San Francisco
Mary R. Gilkey
Frank Aitken, Jr
NWP
Bolinas Sues Over Water Bond Issue
Bolinas Public Utilities District faces a Marin Superior Court suit by taxpayers to test the legality of a 45 000 water pipeline and storage tanks bond issue. San Francisco firm Hadsell Sweet Ingalls and Murman filed the action as a precaution to ensure proper legalization before sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolinas
Janitor and Physician First County Retirements
Marin county retirement board in its first full session approved retirement for Joe Stutt a county court house janitor since 1942 and Dr H O Howitt the county physician for about nine years Both will receive 75 dollars a month pro rated to county service effective September 1 Replacements will be chosen by supervisorial appointment Three more applications await board action
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marin County Retirement Board
Joe Stutt
H. O. Howitt
Keith McCormick
Teacher Shortage Ends in San Rafael Schools
The San Rafael elementary and high school districts filled the last of 12 openings today restoring a full teaching staff. Oliver Hartzell, superintendent, noted many new teachers struggle to find housing in San Rafael and urged residents with available houses or apartments to contact the district office at San Rafael High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Rafael
Oliver Hartzell
San Rafael High School
Corte Madera Council Tackles Monday Chickens Debate
Corte Madera officials voted to enforce a new chicken ordinance as residents pressed for action. City Clerk George Menke explained enforcement options while Mayor Talley prepared printed copies. A resident questioned delays and a plan to issue citations or arrest violators was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Powers
Second Street
Corte Madera
George Menke
Menke
William Talley
Mayor Talley
City Hall
J. D. O’connor
John Ehlen
John
Belvedere Seeks State Recognition Of Disaster Council
Belvedere city council applied to the state disaster council for recognition as an credited disaster council and passed a resolution seeking coverage for volunteer workers under the state compensation fund at no city cost. The body also ordered 700 feet of fire hose for 980 dollars from American Rubber Company, the lowest bid of three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvedere City
State Disaster Council
State Council
American Rubber Company
Engineer Wharf At Marinship Afire Second Time In Week
A second fire at the U S Army engineers wharf at Marinship broke out at 5 45 p m yesterday. Sausalito fire department took an hour to extinguish the blaze caused by sparks from a torch. Two engines were off as assistant fire chief John Terris reported. The crew has been burning out bolts to lower the wharf for ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wool
San Rafael
Erich Koeppen
Bremerhaven
Germany
San Francisco
Wool
U. S
Koeppen
Portugal
Canary Islands
Africa
Atlantic
Panama Canal
San Fransisco
Marinship
U. S. Army Engineers
Sausalito
John Terris
Also Mentioned on This Page
L.A
Rafael Marin
California
Crescent City
Eonsnehaty
Jean P. Severance
State
Independent Progressive Party
Sacramento
Odd Fellow’s
L. Riznik
Carlos Ross
Armed Services
Selimer
Ross General Hospital
Marin County
Wesbey Hunt
Waegwan
8Th Army
Phil Kennedy
Belvedere
Disaster Council
S. Y. Warner
Robert Huston
Tamalpais Avenue
Cove Road
Tiburon Highway
Public Works Committee
Corinthian Island
Ralph Rudolph
E. W. Westphal
le Chateau
Cliff Cox
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!