San Marino Marks 65th Birthday With Quiet Observance
San Marino observes its 65th anniversary with no fanfare as residents recall charter battles of 1913. The city named for the 600 acre San Marino Ranch, once owned by Huntington, after a signature drive and a May 15 meeting in George S. Patton’s home on what is now Euston.
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Maud Sullivan Lacy
William Hertrich
Edwin G. Hart
Georges. Patton
Archie Smith
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Henry Huntington
Huntington
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Maryland
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George Stoneman
Hecause
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Reports Warn Disaster if Proposition 13 Passes in San Marino
City departments including police fire and maintenance told to assess Prop 13 impacts. Unanimous council release predicts reduced services unless new funding is found. Park Dept would likely close Lacy Park and neglect facilities, while two workers would handle emergencies, risking more incidents and potential lawsuits.
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San Marino Board Opposes Jarvis Amendment and backs tax relief
The San Marino Unified School District trustees voted unanimously against the Jarvis Amendment while supporting SB1 and Proposition 8. They warned that Proposition 13 would cut about 1.75 million dollars, risking school closures in December 1978, and urged lawmakers to enact property tax relief paired with long term school funding. Theodore S Hoffman was named president, Marilyn Bassett vice president, and L Sherman Telleen clerk.
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San Marino Unified
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Commission Findings Go To City Council Unopposed
San Marino City Council receives planning commission endorsement on Huntington gate and parking lot, with a 15 day appeal window. New terms sworn for Lyan Reitrower and George Brandon. City authorizes continued San Marino Avenue crossover closure and traffic signal changes. Public works director Pat Lang's plan to switch to sodium vapor lighting approved. South Pasadena to provide animal control and impound services under amended agreement.
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Public Works
Te Roo RN
South Pasadena
San Marino
Local control urged amid threats to education
Superintendent warns three factors threaten local public education in Sea Maree San Marino schools. He argues that sustained parental involvement competent teachers and a capable governing board are essential. The piece endorses celebrating Public Subjects Week to showcase classroom achievements.
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Maree Public Schools
San Marino
Millie Mack Honored For 26 Years With San Marino Players
Golden memories mark Millie Mack’s 38 year directing career with the San Marino Community Players. A teddy bear limousine and red apple charm attach to a nostalgia filled brace as grateful casts present a gold charm inscription.
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Millie
Willie
San Marino
Whee
Superintendent Dingus Receives Golden Apple
Walter Dingus, San Marino Superintendent, won the Golden Apple Award last Thursday as one of seven honorees. He retires next year after a career starting in 1936 as a teacher and coach in La Cygne Kansas, later serving as an administrator.
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Walter Dingus
San Marino Unified School District
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Open House Kicks Off Public Schools Week in San Marino
San Marino Unified School District hosts Public Schools Week April 24 to 28 with five unit open houses. Walter Dongus Titan Family Nights at San Masonic celebrate teacher service awards and Gabralter Savings and Loan Art prizes. Concert band and departmental displays mark the evening from 8 15 to 9 30 p.m. PTA refreshments served.
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Varous Hentington
Masonic Lodge
PTA
Pabo
San Marino exchange brings Mount Washington students together
In a lively seventh grade exchange, sixty nine Huntington and Mount Washington students shared activities, mime dramas, and dances of Africa between San Marino and local schools. Teachers Ma Cyethic and others guided the event, uniting pen pals and classrooms in a classroom exchange that blended culture and education.
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