Prospect Park history book ready for Christmas release
The Redlands Daily Facts reports the Prospect Park Book celebrating Redlands 80th anniversary will be sold at Facts on Saturday from 9 to noon and 9 to 5 daily next week. Edited by Erwin S. Hein, the 241 page volume features 640 photographs, plus history of Redlands 1888 to 1968 and Prospect Park 1878 to 1968. Printed by Citrograph in a limited edition of 2,000 copies, the book documents civic alliance, volunteers, and the Friends of Prospect Park with a wide array of images including John Nixon campaigns and 1911 balloon events.
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Prospect Park
Rosemary Hite
Redlands
Hell
Santa Claus
Pomona
Citrograph
Hein
Friends of
Erwin S. Hein
Redlanders
George Murphy
MGM
Company G
California
Prospect Park Fund
Citrograph Printing Company
Redlands Daily Facts
Redlands Industries
Richmond Corporation
Colton Avenue
Lawrence E. Nelson
Edith Parker Hinckley
William, G. Moore
Frank E. Moore
Rolando L. Rivera
James Sloan, Jr
Dick White
Art Miller
Cliff Kenison
J. Richard Caudle
Isabelle Hoskang
Prospect Park Book Available in Advance Sale
The Prospect Park Book has been purchased by more than 1100 people in advance. Pick up paid copies at the Daily Facts office Saturday 9 to 12 and next week 9 to 5 except Christmas Day. Non-members may buy at 7 50 a copy at the Facts office Citrograph or Harris Co book store. Charter membership in The Friends of Prospect Park available until Jan 1 1969 with a $5 donation. Proceeds support park improvements and The Prospect Park Book is a nonprofit.
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Prospect Park
Daily Facts
Friends of Prospect Park
Facts Office
Citrograph
Harris Co
Friends of
City Accepts Water Easement for New Reservoir Link
The City Council accepted a water easement from Rudolph M. and Lillian M. Rubins granting the city right of way for water lines. The parcel lies on a private road south of Fifth Avenue and would extend Crafton Avenue to connect the Fifth Avenue reservoir with the Crafton Hills College water system.
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Rudolph M
Lillian M. Rubins
Fifth Avenue Reservoir
Crafton Hills College
Emmett Lowry
Fifth Avenue
Crafton Ave
Muscoy youth arrested in Thanksgiving hit and run death
Henry Garcia 18 of Muscoy surrendered to CHP headquarters in San Bernardino and was booked on suspicion of felony manslaughter and hit and run in the November 23 death of 17 year old Jeffrey Elbel of Yucaipa. The victim rode west on Avenue F6 when a northbound car on Calimesa Boulevard ran a stop sign and struck his motorcycle. The car fled after running off the road and back onto the roadway, running over Elbel. Four occupants were in the vehicle. The arrest followed a search that traced Garcia through three younger boys believed to be passengers in the stolen car. San Bernardino police aided in the investigation.
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Muscoy
Yucaipa
California
CHP
San Bernardino
Henry Garcia
Jeffrey Elbel
Auburn
Elbel
Calimesa Boulevard
Garcia
Live Oak Canyon
Rey Garcia
Fire closure areas opened in San Bernardino National Forest
Supervisor Don R. Bauer announced light weekend rains allowed reopening of the forest areas closed since July 1. About a quarter of the SF, mainly steep mountain bases, are now open while fire season remains not fully closed and all prevention rules stay in effect.
Redlands Jaycees seek city support for Miss Redlands pageant
The Redlands Jaycees ask the City Council for funding to back this year’s Miss Redlands beauty and talent pageant. City Manager R P Merritt Jr will study the request after it was referred. They seek 500 dollars, matching last year’s aid, while Mayor Waldo Burroughs hopes for self support this year.
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Redlands Jaycees
Redlands
R. P. Merritt Jr
Jaycees
Waldo Burroughs
Bromage Named to Governor's Advisory Committee
Kenneth Bromage of San Bernardino was appointed to the Governor's Advisory Committee on Children and Youth. The governor requested a county representative to assist in planning the 1970 Conference on Children and Youth, with the Board of Supervisors designating the Delinquency Prevention Commission as the county planning body.
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San Bernardino
CNA
Kenneth Bromage
Board of Supervisors
Salmon surrenders on drug charges in county case
Timothy B Salmon 18 of Red lands surrendered at the County Courthouse San Bernardino on a Superior Court warrant charging two counts of selling dangerous and restricted drugs. He was jailed then released on his own recognizance as part of a larger narcotics indictment and raid sweep involving over 30 suspects.
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Timothy B. Salmon
Redlands
Edward F. Olmos
Richard Hannebaum
Salmon
San Bernardino
Stillman
Council rules against lighted sign panel at Redlands shopping center
Redlands City Council upheld an appeal by Planning Commissioner B. J. Rabe against a sign variance for a backlighted panel at Sage's Citrus Village. Rabe argued the illuminated sign violated the sign ordinance and harmed residential character. two residents, Bill Thompson and John Bush, spoke against the original planning decision.
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Redlands Citrus Village
Sage‘s
B. J. Rabe
Rabe
Bill Thompson
E. Palm Avenue
John Bush
E. Palm
Planning Commission
Redlands Schools Close Early as Flu Hits Teachers
Redlands public schools end classes early and begin Christmas vacation one day sooner due to a severe flu outbreak. Over 50 teachers reported sick with absences ranging from 30 to 60 percent, forcing a decision after a two week struggle to stay open.
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Redlands
Bill Gibson
Frost Threat Dismissed as Cloud Cover Eases
Forecaster Norman Peters says frost danger for Redlands citrus eased tonight with cloudy skies and possible rain. Minimums ranged from 27 to 33 degrees at local stations. A 50 percent rain chance is forecast through Friday and snow in the local mountains is expected Friday at 4,000 feet with strong winds.
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Redlands
Norman Peters
Weather Bureau
Peters
Palmetto Station
Bryn Mawr
Yucaipa
San Timoteo Canyon
Brookside Avenue
County Air Pollution Control District
California
Burea
Garnett Chief Gunner Donald Culver in Beef Trust operation
Chief Gunners Mate Donald F. Culver USN nephew of Mr and Mrs Cecil O Burgess of 1119 Reservoir road Mentone took part in operation Beef Trust aboard the destroyed USS Rogers off Southern California. The year’s final First Fleet exercise spanned eight days and included 28 ships and 31 air squadrons with four Canadian units.
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Donald F. Culver
USN
Cecil O. Burgess
Resevor Road
Mentone
Beef Trust
California
Visiting restrictions tightened at Redlands Community Hospital
Hospital administrator George De Lange announced limited visiting hours for flu patients at Redlands Community Hospital. Only two immediate family members may visit, except in maternity cases where the father is allowed. The restrictions last about six weeks with staff absenteeism noted.
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Redlands Community Hospital
George de Lange
DeLance
Redlands
Plymouth Village to have live nativity scene
Plymouth Village Residents will present a live Nativity scene titled The Adoration of the Nations tomorrow evening from 6 30 to 7 30 p m. Costumed villagers from foreign lands will adore the Christ child as the Wise Men enter at 6 30 and remain until 7 30. The creche at 819 Salem drive can be viewed any time, best at night until 9 p.m. Access routes are via Palm avenue and Salem drive.
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Plymouth Village
Cunera van Emmerik
Mary
Joseph and
The
Salem Drive
Cajon Street
Palm and
Highland Avenues
Palm Avenue
Creche
Edwards
van Emmerik
Yucaipa develops policy to curb student unrest
Yucaipa Joint Unified School District officials draft a precautionary policy to handle possible student unrest. Supt. Dr. Jerome Thornsley said the district will aim to maintain class operations using reasonable force and no negotiation with dissidents, while keeping channels of communication open.
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Yucaipa
Yucaipa Joint Unified
Jerome Thornsley
Thornsley
California Association For Super‘vision
Ment
Fresno
Thomas Cahraman
David “Martin
Dr. Thornsley
Redlands Jaycee Christmas Decoration Contest Judges Tour
The 1968 Redlands Jaycee Christmas Decoration contest draws 24 entries, down from 27 last year, as judges begin tomorrow night to tour neighborhoods for overall sweepstakes and first places in best lights, best religious theme, and best Christmas theme. Winners are announced in the Daily Facts Saturday with a guided tour of entrant homes.
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North Pole
Redlands
Don Rickert
Jaycee Contest
George
Serpentine Drive
John W. Dean
Don Gibson
Laramie
Dale L. Pence
South Cenar
Joseph W. Staves
West Fern
Les and
Larry Ayre
Clif‘ton
Waldo Burroughs
Elizabeth
Plymouth Village
Cajon Street
Beemer
Would-be thief frightened by Center Street resident
Virginia Harrigan of 37 Center Street awoke at 3 45 a m to an attempted window entry. She closed and locked the window after spotting the raised opening. Footprints were found outside but police did not locate a suspect.
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Center Street
Virginia Harrigan
S. Center Street
Harbor display lights up Redondo Beach boats
The King Harbor Marina in Redondo Beach will host a lighted boat display on December 21 and 22. The event showcases illuminated vessels and draws local residents to the harbor area.
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King Harbor
Redondo Beach
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Rwe
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Jack Binkley
University of Redlands
Valley Preparatory School
Sacred Heart
Redlands Christian School
Redlands Junior ‘Academy
Stuget
DeLange
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Sam Sewell
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Abbey Children
la Miralda Drive
Calitol
Lewis Stanford
Devon Place
Donald W. Becker
Jerry Gates
Farview Lane
Richard Barrett
Marion Road
Jennie Lee
Sonora
Don Headley
Jensen Family
Frank Harwood
South
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