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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1956
Page
17
Work has begun on the Lima Street storm drain as part of the Arcadia Wash Channel. The Sierra Madre segment will run from Orange Grove to the Bailey Canyon and Carter debris basins, with completion targeted by January 1.
Mrs. Emily Whistler Benedict, 93, a longtime Covina resident and pioneer family member, died yesterday at her Rancho de Los Cerros home. She directed in the Assistance League of Southern California and the Southern California Tuberculosis Association. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Wee Kirk o the Heather, Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Survived by son George Gillson of Covina.
A 28 year old Duarte man Dean Billie Yocum was arrested on assault and drunkenness charges after he punched a car window during a dispute at Carpenter's Saturday night. Lee B Graves 17 Duarte was cut by flying glass. Yocum released on bail and will appear in Santa Anita Municipal Court Wednesday.
Several hundred members from Orange Belt management clubs meet Friday evening at Rainbow Gardens Pomona to hear Far Eastern expert Wallace Moore. Representing clubs include Convair Pomona Kaiser Steel Fontana Fairbanks Morse Pomona Kwikset Lock Anaheim and Hunter Dough Riverside is cited by Bill Rounsfull publicity chairman of San Gabriel Valley Management Club.
Officers Lioyd Burkholder and Joseph Ocello were involved in distinct accidents during shifts. Burkholder, pursuing a violator, hit a curb after an illegal left turn by Edward Zorn. Ocello emerged from an alley and collided with John Bartley. No injuries. Bartley cited.
San Marino Planning Commission will decide at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in City Hall on a variance to use a residential jet area as a church parking lot and student play area at Palomar and Huntington. Opposed by nearby residents after two hearings. church counseled by C M Castruccio and opponents by C E Millikan. A second public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday concerns San Gabriel County Water District’s plan to build a new reservoir at 2385 Longden, connected to the existing system.
In Monrovia, Fireman J. D. Birdsong suffered first degree facial burns and second degree burns on both wrists and a hand when an oven he was lighting exploded at the fire station Wednesday. Eyebrows and hair were singed but eyes unharmed.
An additional 15 cars will be accommodated in the new parking spaces at the upper Mesa picnic grounds in Monrovia. Virgil Stevens, director of parks and recreation for the city, announced the plan.
Attempted burglary of Arcadia Stationers reported to police. William Suhn, 39, of W Haven, observed pry marks on the door. No items missing according to the incident report.
Rosemead High School Spanish and English teacher Isabel Putnam will retire in June after 342 years in the profession.
The Rev. B. J. Paroulek of First Presbyterian Church Azusa was honored for 15 years of service. A wrist watch was given to him and a sterling platter to Mrs. Paroulek as the church grew from 230 to 800 members. The church sanctuary was built in 1950 and a $65,000 expansion drive was completed this year.
The Monrovia City Council will hold a public hearing Wednesday at 7 30 p m on the rezoning of W Duarte Road from Fifth Avenue to the wash. Planning Commission backs the change declassing from R 2 duplex to C 2 commercial amid strong property owner support and notable opposition.
James F. Greer of South San Gabriel was elected Lt. Governor of Zone 5 in the 14th District of Optimist International at a San Diego convention. He previously led Monterey Park Optimist Club youth work and now serves as president of the South San Gabriel Optimist Club. The event drew 750 Optimists from Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada. Robert W. Young of Glendale was elected District Governor. Eightteen new Optimist Clubs were formed since last July with 17 more planned by June. Thousands of boys benefited as the program grows.
Dr. Robert F. Maronde assistant clinical professor of medicine at USC School of Medicine was initiated into Alpha Omega Alpha the national medical honor society this week. He graduated from USC Medical School in 1943. Alpha Omega Alpha annually elects students and alumni on a scholarship basis.
Royal Oaks PTA continues its book drive to strengthen the school library and will host a rag drive next week to collect textiles and materials.
Fifty Rosemead High School students were honored in various fields at an assembly last week. Janet Parker served as student commissioner of assemblies and directed the event.
School Board member John Westlund will seek a motion of intention to sell the 22.86 acre Spalding site to the county to support a planned community recreation center. An appraisal is needed before action, with a June 19 meeting expected to authorize terms and price.
Funeral services for John F. Demling 87 a Burlington Railroad veteran of 35 years who died Saturday in a Monrovia hospital will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Temple-La Gourgue Mortuary. Interment in Live Oak Memorial Park. He lived with granddaughter Dorothy Chadwick at 287 Norumbega Drive in Monrovia after residing here 15 years.
School board adjournment reveals teachers in the South Pasadena Unified School District will receive a wage boost of just under 3 percent. Budget funds and credentialed requirements were cited as the basis for the increase.
The San Marino High School PTA begins its 1956 57 year with a 7 30 pm meeting in the school cafeteria. Officers include J M Gaylord president Larry Sullivan first vice president and Herman Lupus second vice president.
Arcadia officials recount a 1908 de annexation vote where nine residents in the Temple City area chose to detach while eight voted to remain. The piece notes lines near Duarte Road and Baldwin Avenue, the Baldwin influence, and current interests in re annexation with petitions to the Board of Supervisors.
Sierra Madre plans rabies inoculations for dogs at the Sierra Madre School grounds under PTA supervision on Thursday and Friday and next Monday. The city ordinance effective June 1 requires vaccination by July 1 for new licenses. fees are 1.50. Vaccines include chicken embryo with two year re inoculation or tissue phenolized with one year. Police will issue licenses. fines up to 500 dollars or six months imprisonment for violations.
A man aged 60 to 70 posed as a friend of a doctor’s wife and victimized Town and Country Store at 1200 S Baldwin Arcadia, stealing clothing valued at 73.80 Saturday. Mrs Margaret Schaele reported the incident saying the man asked to take four dresses for a wearer and would return in 20 minutes. the dresses were not requested and the man did not return.
The Edgewood Family Counseling Agency will convene its organizational meeting on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Covina at the American Red Cross Building 223 N. Second. Officers and committee formations will be chosen. Dr. David Neal of the Los Angeles Community Chest will discuss budgeting and fundraising. Dr Newell Johnson, chairman of the steering committee, says a speaker may be invited to advise on setting up the agency.
The Inter-Community Hospital Men’s Club plans its third annual stag dinner on June 19 at the Covina home of Irven G. Reynolds. Civic leaders from Azusa Glendora Puente West Covina and Covina organize a 300 guest barbecue with refreshments and entertainment to benefit the hospital.
Azusa edges toward adopting a city administrative officer ordinance backed by three council members. James Miller, the city clerk, would also serve as administrator at a total $850 monthly, with duties spanning budget prep, purchasing, public relations, and project development. Miller supports a six month dual-role trial to gauge feasibility while remaining city clerk.
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