Erburu Named To Huntington Library Board
Robert F. Erburu president and CEO of Times Mirror was elected April 15 to the Huntington Library Art Gallery and Botanical Gardens Board of Trustees. He replaces Thornton Bradshaw as chair, joins five member slate including Avery Smith Hawley Tollenaere. Erburu has long served Huntington and holds multiple regional civic posts.
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Robert F. Erburu
Times Mirror
Huntington Library
Art Gallery
Botanical Gardens
Huntington
R. Stanton Avery
Avery International
William French Smith
Philip M Hawley
Carter Hawley Hale Stores, Inc
Lawrence R. Tollenaere
Ameron
Atlantic Richfield Co
RCA Corporation
Erbury
The
Los Angeles Area
Book Fair At Library San Marino Book Fair May 9 on library grounds
The annual San Marino Book Fair runs Saturday May 9 from 9 30 am to 2 pm at the San Marino Public Library. The theme Out Of This World highlights bargains with used books bric a brac and household items. A silent auction features first editions and autographs. Refreshments will be sold and donors may call 282 8484 to offer titles or large items. donations are tax deductible with receipts. Volunteers are sought for pricing and fair day roles and may call the library.
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San Marino
San Marino Public Library
After 57 Years Of Education Southwestern Continues Tradition
A historic Southwestern education tradition continues as the community reunites to celebrate long-standing school ties. The piece recalls the journey along dusty Monterey Road from the San Marino South Pasadena line to Garfield and into the orange groves of western San Marino ending at Governor Stoneman's ranch.
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Southwestern
San Marino
South Pasadena
Monterey
Garfield
Orange Groves
Governor Stoneman
Stoneman Ranch
Los Angeles Times
Charles Lummis
California
Arizona
San Marino launches Home Town Days to boost tax base
The San Marino Chamber of Commerce promotes Marino Home Town Days from May 1 to May 17 to lift city sales tax revenue. Buck Bannon, chamber chair, says the effort aims to acquaint residents with local goods and services and cites potential price and service improvements if shoppers buy in San Marino. The event features sales, drawings, games, prizes, and refreshments at participating merchants.
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San Marino
Bannon
Huntington Drive
Stoneman and
Garfield Avenue
Proclamation Day To Honor Rousselot In San Marino
City council approved a proclamation honoring Representative John Rousselot and named April 25, the city’s 68th incorporation anniversary, as John Rousselot Day. The San Marino Historical Society will recognize his career with an award banquet on April 23 at 6 30 pm at Caltech’s Athenaeum. reservations cost 15 dollars and close April 21.
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John Rousselot
Rousselot
John KR. Rousselot
San Marino
San Marino Historical Society
San Marino Council Approves Outside Paramedic Service
The San Marino City Council approved hiring an outside paramedic service starting July 1 after rejecting in house training or a joint venture. Professional Ambulance Service of Glendale was chosen after bids from Aides, Risher, Medevac, and Professional. The initial one year contract includes potential renewal and residents face fees tied to county schedules. a prior $202,000 annual assessment remains in place.
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San Marino
Professional
Ben Hammon
Pat Harris
Stan Hayden
Barbara Maxwell
John Merrill Hammon
Glendale
Rand Brooks
Alongthe Drive Pony Express Speeds Fade with Time
A report notes the Post Office explaining why mail from Los Angeles to San Francisco now takes longer than the Pony Express once did. The reason given is that the horses are older and cannot run as fast as in the past.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pony Express
Easter Service in Lacy Park San Marino Churches Unity
In Lacy Park San Marinans will gather for a family worship Easter service. Dr Cary Weitsigner will deliver the message with theme The quiet of the early morning and the beauty of the trees and flowers. Music by Donald and Carolyn Brown. Sponsored by St Edmonds Episcopal Church San Marino Community Church and San Marino Congregational Church. San Marino Boy Scout Troops assist as greeters and ushers.
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San
San Marino School Board hears PTA gift and letter drive
The San Marino School Board thanked Valentine PTA president Anne Mack for a 2,244.67 gift raising PTA funding for a Valentine research center director to 5,014.67. Superintendent Brown announced a letter writing program urging support for AB 777. The board weighs an agreement with Pasadena Cross to use school facilities as mass shelters in disasters other than war.
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San Marino
Anne Mack
Valentine Pta
Marilyn Bassett
Brown
Leroy Greene
Pasadena Cross
Easter Eggs Through History And Folklore Across Nations
A survey of Easter eggs as symbols of life and creation from Babylon to Persia Greece and Rome. It traces origins from goddess worship to Paschal customs and notes variations in Europe Japan and the Americas. The piece covers dyeing techniques, holiday practices, and Faberge imperial eggs.
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Thomas Aquinas
Babylonia
Egypt
Persia
Greece
Rome
Europe
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Committee For Economic Development
Ymca of
Metropolitan
Independent Colleges of Southern California
Marlborough School Board of Trustees
USC Journalism Alumni Association
Times Mirror Foundation
Lynn Reithauer
Huntington School
DAR
Christopher Condon
Aileen Jones
Victoria Chang
Bill Youngblood
Stoneman
Veronda
Mexico
Maurice Veronda
Southwestern Associates
Lee Baca
Joan
Monterey Road
Caltech
Fleming House
Council
Brooks
Hammon
Lacy Park
David Brown
Bassett
Helen Stone
Collectibles
Aries
Switzerland
Land
Sweden
Pasdagen
Roseia
Alexander III
Nicholas I
House of Faberge
Peter Carl
Ture
Logan's
Limoges
France
Oere Gorham Silver Company
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