Dr. Elizabeth Woods to teach child guidance in Japan
Dr. Elizabeth L. Woods, noted psychologist, will depart for Japan to train Japanese university professors in child guidance and counseling. She will be paid by the War Department, travel by boat, stay at Tokyo Hotel, and begin work at Tokyo University with interpreters assisting.
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Japan
San Marino
Elizabeth L. Woods
Paul Webb
U.S. Army
San Marinan
Los Angeles
Webb
Woods
Psychology and
Tokyo
War Department
Pentagon
Washington D.C
Tokyo University
Alongthe Drive A curb box project sparks reader gripes
Readers complain the new curbside mail box is a failure until the post office and police set rules for curb access. They note cars often block the receptacle and joke about drivers using signals, left hand resting, or mistaken turn signals. Clif Peterson says signals are legal but forgetful drivers remain an issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Police Department
Clif Peterson
The
Highway Patrol
Banning Way Storm Drain Project Scheduled
The City Council last week awarded the first storm drain job for Monterey road and prepared plans for the second project the Banning Way drain. Work will not start until bonds are sold and funds received, ensuring no city commitment before money is secured.
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Monterey Road
Banning Way
Wounded Burglar Had Postgraduate Ties in San Marino
Arthur James Kent, 51, a Yale man who studied at Stanford, was shot by San Marino police after a burglary attempt. He faced two burglary counts in Pasadena Municipal Court. a September 2 preliminary hearing was set after a key witness absence. Authorities recovered about 7000 in jewelry from West Los Angeles to San Marino homes. Kent’s life story notes include a restaurant in LA and a claim of European violin prodigy travel.
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San Marino
Arthur James Kent
Yale
Stanford University
Europe
Los Angeles
Pasadena
Kent
Angeles
West
Santa Area
Rate Reduction For Gas Users In The Offing
City Hall announced a possible gas rate cut tied to a reclassification by the Public Utilities Commission. San Marino currently faces a 95 cent minimum vs Pasadena at 90 cents under population density based rates, with a request for G3 to G2 reclassification and lower rates under consideration.
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Public Utilities Commission
Southern California Gas Company
Pasadena
San Marino
Utility Commission
Commission
City approves purchase of new fire truck
The City Council approved buying a new fire truck at its last meeting. The Sea Grave Corporation won the contract for $20,760, funds set aside for two years. The antique 1918 truck stored at City Hall will be traded in on the new engine.
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Seagrave Corporation
City installs two 2500 gallon storage tanks
The city places two new 2500 gallon tanks in the work yard behind city hall after finding 1000 gallon tanks unavailable. What will be stored in the tanks remains a military secret for now.
Premeditated Trim Sparks Local Economic Chaos
A neighborhood barber Pat doubles the rate for a haircut from one dollar to one buck and two bits causing customers to rethink their yearly budget. With longer gaps between visits the annual cost drops to thirty two fifty, but Pat loses income while patrons fear broader economic impact. A cliffhanger note directs readers to page eight.
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Pat
Jesse James
Council Debates New Plan for Huntington Drive Block
City Council weighs a revised modern front elevation by Laurance W. Boothe for a north Huntington drive business block near the San Pasqual drain. Officials worry a new variance may be required and neighbors have not been notified yet. Boothe may proceed with the original plan while awaiting a full inquiry.
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Laurance W. Boothe
Huntington Drive
San Pasqual Drain
Boothe
Neighorhood
Clark E. Bell
San Marinans Join Stanford Football Freshmen Lineup
Stanford announced three San Marinans will join its varsity football squad this fall Ed Amende son of Edward Amende 800 Granada Dean Shepard son of Hubert L Shepard and Tony Garrett son of J R Garretts 225 Chaucer road. All three excelled in high school football and are expected to contribute at Palo Alto.
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Stanford
San
Shepard
Youthful Pioneer Troop Tours Historic Western Spots
A group from Southwestern Military Academy called the Covered Wagon Pioneers of 1950 traveled from July through mid August visiting San Francisco Sacramento Lake Tahoe Donner Summit Reno Nevada mobile stops at McKinley Park and Mono Lake. They camped at Fair Grounds in Sacramento and watched Coast Guard races at Lake Tahoe before returning to the academy Saturday afternoon.
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San Francisco
Sacramento
Lake Tahoe
Donner Summit
Reno
Virginia City
Carson City
Nevada
Southwestern Military Academy
Southwestern
Fair Grounds
McKinley Park
Hot Springs
Nev
Donner Monument
Coast Guard
Mono Lake
Big Pine
Bishop and
Mohave
The
Academy
Push for Rent Decontrol in San Marino City Plea
San Marino residents and property owners petition city officials for decontrol of rents citing surrounding areas already decontrolled. The group seeks a public hearing and steps to remove controls, aiming to align with Pasadena and nearby cities and to ease release if Los Angeles decontrol occurs.
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Mery Rt
San Marino
E. R. Kerr
Council of
Pasadena
Alhambra
South Pasadena
Arcadia
Tighe Woods
Los Angeles
Disaster Council in San Marino Delayed by City County discord
A local disaster council remains in abeyance as Los Angeles city officials and county authorities spar over authority. San Marino waits on the sidelines while rivals seek a compromise plan acceptable to both sides and the league of municipalities. The San Marino ordinance is law, but no council members or officers will be chosen until the dispute clears.
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Los Angeles
San Marino
Los Angeles City
League of Municipalities
San Marino Assessed Valuation Rises to 29.45 Million
San Marino's total assessed value climbs to 29,445,020 for the current year with unsecured property bringing the total to 30,044,210. Real estate improvements rise by 1,152,060 while land values fall 644,200. Personal property gains modestly to 2,779,070 and exemptions reach 185,030. The city plans budget figures based on the new valuation to avoid a higher tax rate.
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San Marino
E. R. Kerr
The
Tribune
City Council Moves To Limit Home Size After Protest
The council heard complaints about a proposed home near 1713 Virginia Road and discussed enacting square footage limits. They plan to draft an ordinance setting a minimum size for new houses, with current projects reviewed by council before approval.
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A. W. McKinlay
Virginia
Melvin F. Baring
McKinley
McKinlay
Clark E. Bell
Carson Ide
Preston Hotchkis
C. Fapiano
Virginia Road
Fapiano
Pasadena
Express Delivery Curtailment Protest Filed
Albert R. Moore appealed to the City Council to protest express delivery curtailment within city boundaries. City Clerk E. R. Kerr was asked to obtain more information. Business firms say the curtailment causes inconvenience.
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Albert R. Moore
Wallingford Road
E. R. Kerr
Moore
J. R. Hays to Retire August 31 After 35 Years
J. R. Hays loan assistant at Security First National Bank will retire under the retirement income plan effective August 3 He joined the bank in 1933 after 20 years in home investment business A native of Indiana he moved to California in 1911 and studied at Indiana University and Central Normal He is active in the Masonic Lodge with roles in Albert Pike Lodge and Al Malaikah Shrine.
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J. R. Hays
Security First National Bank
Hays
Rambro Road
Indiana
California
Indiana University
Central Normal
Masonic Lodge
Albert Pike Lodge
al Malaikah Shrine
San Marino Council Considers War Welfare Fund Support
San Marino's Community Council reports preliminary fall budget talks include possible substantial donation to a national welfare fund or USO drive for servicemen. With wartime strain, council expects a request from the U.S.C. and notes historical USO support via the chest drive. Formal plans await next month.
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San Marino
U.S.C
Council
USO
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Florence Loba
Dr. Woods
Clark Uniturn
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L.A
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