Man With A Green Thumb Takes On Job Of City Master Plans
Armin Thurnher, longtime San Marino figure, now drives the master plans for city parkways at Lacy Park. He recalls Lacy Park’s former underwater past and traces his journey from Austria to California via wartime service and YMCA work. He says Huntington Library founder Henry Huntington fostered thrifty, practical improvement in the town.
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Death Rays and Earthbound Travel Rumors
A speculative study claims solar death rays threaten space travel while air speeders and sky crashes endanger pedestrians. The piece lampoons reformers and public opinion, noting private views become public enemies and defining a speeder as someone attempting to beat the crowd on the ground.
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Services Held For Mrs Paine At St Therese Alhambra
Requiem mass was said for Cecille K Paine of Darby road at St Therese Church Alhambra with rosary the previous day. Mrs Paine died August 11 survived by husband Charles B Paine Jr three children mother and siblings.
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Resident Safe After Montana Earthquake Near Yellow Stone Park
A San Marino youth, Randy Conant, was reported en route home from Idaho after witnessing a devastating quake near Yellow Stone Park in Montana. The disaster had claimed more than eight lives as it rattled the region this week near Lake Hebgen.
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Police Nab Suspects In Burglaries
San Marino police arrest three men on Huntington Drive linking them to burglaries in Fresno Altadena and Pasadena. Officers report stolen credit cards and California plates found during the stop. A juvenile suspect was turned over to authorities.
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West Shaw
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Merchants Gain Parking Lot Protection Ordinance
City Attorney Charles R. Martin curries final touches on a first reading ordinance to shield San Marino merchants from parking poachers. The measure bars parking in private business lots without owner invitation or implied consent and may cite violators. The council rescinded covenants on lots since 1950, bringing them under the ordinance except where variances exist. The move responds to merchants led by Rollin McNitt of Melville Drive seeking protection.
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Hal Loynd
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Fred Noble
Virginia Ream
Tom Thompson
Stanley Clark
Ted Rath
William Howard
Unified School District Announces 24 New Teachers and Staff
San Marino High welcomes 13 new staffers led by John W. Landrum, former Lancaster High principal, to guide the term. Huntington School adds two instructors while Carver Stoneman and district headquarters gain new teachers across multiple subjects and grades.
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Glenn S. Anderson
San Francisco State College
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Monterey
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Planners Reject Variance Plan for Home Office
Thor Hesberg’s proposal to set up and run an architects office in conjunction with his residence at the southeast corner of Blackstone and Huntington Drive was denied by the Planning Commission at the latest meeting.
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Recreation Season Concludes With All City Swim Meet
The San Marino youngsters near season end prepare for the All City Swim Meet co sponsored by the San Ana organization and others. The final test caps a summer of swimming training water safety and fun for youth participants.
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Educators Meeting Slated August 25 in San Marino
The San Marino Unified School District Board of Education will meet August 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the district headquarters next to the Public Library. The piece mentions other local recreation and swim program notes and upcoming registration deadlines.
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City Final Assessed Value Figures Are Up Again
City Hall reports San Marino fiscal 1959 60 assessed valuation at 43 744 460 up 554 560 from last year. Real property totals 41 080 220 with land 12 022 660 and improvements 28 234 170. Public utilities 1 474 160. Unsecured personal property 1 190 080. Chamber selects Mildred Fawcett as executive secretary.
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Lad Gets A Chance Via Blood Bank
An 11 year old boy from San Gabriel will have heart surgery in San Francisco next month thanks to donors at a Red Cross Blood Bank held last Thursday at the Woman's Club. Mrs. John A. Murphy notes 136 pints were collected from 153 attendees, with some turned away for age and second pint limits.
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City Keeps Tax Rate as San Marino Plans Revenue
The San Marino City Council approves maintaining the tax rate at 1.39 per 100 of assessed value for 1959 and 1960, aiming to raise 604,456 from property owners with 397,447 for the general fund. San Marino schools prepare for September 14 opening with 3509 students, 1205 in high school and notable gains in Carver Valentine Huntington Stoneman enrollments, and 160 certificated staff guiding the new term.
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Rotary Hosts District Governor Metcalf at San Marino event
Rotarians in San Marino will welcome District Governor Scott Metcalf of Rotary International District 536 at a barbecue hosted by Al Hodges on Oak Grove Avenue next Wednesday, with Metcalf addressing the club the following day. Metcalf helps lead 34 clubs in District 530 and has a long Rotary career in California. The report also covers local general fund tax changes, library and bond levies, retirement funding increases, and the city budget outlook.
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Oak Grove Avenue
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Mrs. Elva G. Carpenter Dies After 37 Years Local Resident
Mrs Elva G Carpenter a San Salvador place resident for 37 years died August 17 in Pasadena Funeral services were held yesterday at the San Marino Community Church with Rev Ben T Cowles officiating She is survived by her son John L Franks and three granddaughters Diana Marilyn and Christine Franks Turner and Stevens handled funeral arrangements She was a Wyoming Iowa native and member of the Ebell and Euterpe Clubs.
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San Salvatore Place
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World Affairs Council Elects San Marinans to Posts
Herbert Hoover Jr. of Orlando Road, former under secretary of state, was elected vice president of the Los Angeles World Affairs Council at its annual meeting in a Los Angeles hotel. San Marinan Home Crotty was chosen secretary of the organization.
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Orlando Road
Los Angeles World Affairs Council
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Home Crotty
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