Reduction for San Marino changes city tax rate
At a crowded meeting of city trustees in San Marino the mayor W L Valentine announced a July 1 tax rate change from 1.04 to a new rate for the north California street area. The session also reviewed July building permits totaling 97 valued at 246 241.00, a rise from June. The street department reported costs of 3 442.14 for work, 575 for street looms, and 500 for lighting equipment. Planning commission notes on a comprehensive highway system were discussed and referred to the street committee. A report from District 7 office noted 129 funds paid into the city from taxes earlier elected, to be added to the general fund. Liability matters involving city employees and possible accidents were reviewed, with Deputy City Clerk Marie Barnewoldt on leave for six weeks.
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Fustees
W. L. Valentine
Iifornia Street
Department
Ad Roller
Alham bra City Manager Praises New Newspaper
A. E. Stockburger of Alhambra writes in support greeting Tribune on its new enterprise. He praises the publication and expresses confidence it will be a force for good in Alhambra and nearby San Marino and communities. He pledges cooperation and wishes success.
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A. E. Stockburger
Alhambra
Tribune
Stockburger
San Marino
Street Improvements Expand Coverage in North Huntington Area
Edw- and Wildey Co plans widen North Huntington drive from 55 to 65 feet with curb setback. Chief Copley orders hydrants at Chelsea road Lombardy Chester Robles. J E Haddock completes Pasqualito drive El Molino curb and gutter. paving to follow after backfill settles. Bert McDonald opens West drive Lorain road subdivision. city street dept paves circular driveway in City Park.
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Huntington Drive
Sierra Madre Avenue
Winston Avenue
Copley
Fire Department
Chelsea Road
Lombardy
Chester Avenue
Robles
Pasqualito Drive
el Molino Avenue
J. E. Haddock
City Park
City Street
Bert McDonald
West Drive
Lorain Road
Numerous residences rising around San Marino center
Last week we noted Oak Knoll building operations and now a wave of construction appears near the community center at Huntington Drive and Chelsea. A dozen fine homes are in progress or nearing completion, signaling San Marino's steady growth and pride in its surrounding business community.
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Thomas
Huntington Drive
Chelsea Road
Wuntington Drive
Chelsea
San Marino
Morever
Miscreant Hits Car In Front Of Damon's Establishment
On Friday evening a hit and run driver struck Mrs. Damon's parked car at the corner of W Huntington Drive and Chelsea Road. The vehicle was damaged and a wheel was removed. No trace of the suspect has been found.
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Mrs. Damon
Huntington Drive
Chelsea Road
Fall Meeting of City Club San Marino
The City Club of San Marino will meet September 24 at the school building in the evening. A strong turnout is sought and new residents will be invited to join. September and October meetings will focus on newcomers. Each board member will recruit at least ten new members. George A. Hooper directs the program.
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City Club of
San Marino
Govenors
George A. Hooper
East Drive
Florence Barnes Enters Air Derby from Santa Monica
Florence Lowe Barnes of Garfield avenue San Marino will depart Santa Monica for Cleveland to compete in a $25,000 air tourney. Twenty women pilots from many countries are among the entrants. starts from Clover Field are set for Sunday at 2 PM with stops at San Bernardino and other points.
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Florence Lowe Barnes
Garfield Avenue
San Marino
Santa Monica
Cleveland
Ohio
Clover Field
San Bernardino
Thrilling Voyage by Ten Girls Across Catalina Channel
Edith Heffner of Eastdrive led a group of ten girls from Camp Toyon at 3 10 A M to Catalina Island to the mainland Wilmington. They paddled a 25 foot canoe behind William Wrigley's yacht Quest at four miles per hour, breakfasting in Wilmington at 10 10 A M after weeks of training.
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Edith Heffner
Eastdrive
Harry L. Heffner
Catalina Island
Wilmington
Camp Toyon
Elinor Kellum
Priscilla Frazer
South Pasadena
William Wrigley
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Elecengineers Department
Reg Planning Commission
Janue
Tv of
Em Ns
Confen
Marie Barnewoldt
F. W. Collins
Mission & Los Robles
California
Ards and Wildey Co
Speed Demon
City Club
Board of Govenors
Organization
Florence Barnes
AIR Derby
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