Thriving Communist Suspected in San Marino Plot
The San Marino Tribune notes rumors of a Communist in San Marino linked to the Huntington Library and a camellia garden marker labeled Communist. William Hertrich hesitates but hints the claim may be true with a February bloom check. Local color covers theft, tar can mislabeling, and odd street scene anecdotes.
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San Marino
Huntington Library
New Yorker
American
William Hertrich
Huntington Estates
Hertrich
Building Permits Issued This Week Totals 47389 50
Building permits issued by inspector George H. Crowshey total 47389.50. H H Stevens San Gabriel receives a one story residence at 2210 Roanoke valued 14000. R White South Pasadena builds one story residence at 2945 Somerset valued 14000. Charles Gates Inglewood to two story residence at 1235 St Albans valued 17500. J Lynch Alhambra to one story residence at Avonlea Road valued 13500.
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George H. Crowshey
H. H. Stevens
San Gabriel
Roanoke
R. White
South Pasadena
Somerset
Harles Gates
Inglewood
St. Albans
J. Lynch
Alhambra
Avonrea Road
Property Owners Change Mind On Sewer Line
William Lane and Mary Loretta Tiddings petition the San Marino City Council to reopen the sewer project in the Southeastern district. The council abandoned the proceeding more than a month ago, forcing a six month wait before further action. Residents argue long term savings justify the sewer, despite initial protests.
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San Marino
William Lane
Mary Loretta Tiddings
Hunter Rescued By Local Man
Frank A. Callahan of Temple City rescued injured deer hunter William A. Harter after Harter was attacked by a bobcat in Fish Canyon San Gabriel Canyon. Harter lay ten hours immobilized on an east ridge before a rescue trail was cut and a possible neck fracture prevented a fall of 300 feet. Callahan, a tree worker, resumed hunting after the incident.
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Frank A. Callahan
Euston
Fish Canyon
San Gabriel Canyon
Callahan
William A. Harter
Duarte
Temple City
Harter
E. H. Nichols Company
Police Stop Alleged Hit-and-Runner in San Marino
San Marino police arrested Garth D. Church of Pasadena after a South Pasadena police call tied him to a two car collision in that city. Church, possibly intoxicated, was held on hit and run charges for striking Lois Lee Holloway’s car and fleeing the scene.
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San Marino
Garth D. Church
Pasadena
South Pasadena
Church
Lois Lee Holloway
Cat Calls Follow AWOL Siamese
Chinba a two and a half year old Siamese left home on August 13 with a limp from a broken back leg. David and Terry Whitman of 1820 Palmas Drive seek his return, offering thanks and a reward for bringing him home. If seen, call AT 1-9758.
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Chinba
David
Terry Whitman
N. D. Whitmans
Palmas Drive
Sanitary Sewer District 16 Votes Rate Increase
Sanitary Sewer District 16 covering Pasadena South Pasadena Alhambra and San Marino doubles its tax rate to 24 cents per 100 dollars this year. Officials say the higher levy funds the new ocean outfall trunk line and major construction while promising a possible drop to around 10 cents after initial work is completed.
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Pasadena
South Pasadena
Alhambra
San Marino
Sanitary Sewer District 16
Clark E. Bell
County Sanitation Districts
Wilmington
White Point
Point Firmin
North Long Beach
Downey
Whittier
San Gabriel County
Tri-City
Real estate transfers list several residential property changes
This week various transfers include J E Burger at 1400 Old Mill Road to Ralph M and Alice W Trent. Laura B Nissen sells 760 Granada to Ray O and Nora M Wilson. 2150 El Molino Place moves from A F Kindall to Stephen B and Georgia B Robinson. Joseph and Lillian Kaltenbach buy 425 Winthrop. Thomas A and Josephine C Paulson acquire 2025 Robin Road from C H Church. Eula E McCormack sells 2130 Lorain to Joseph E and Janis J Havenner. Lyle Rosenberg at 544 Bonita transfers to William F and May Beattie Madsen. R C Salisbury house 596 S Greenwood becomes owned by Alex and Charmion K Walker Jr. Betty Coldham buys 1515 Bellwood from Einar O Mohn. D R Hiskey property 2940 Lorain sold to Harry O and Lola M Plant. Mahmoud and Homa E Farmy buy Rome A Schaffner residence 2456 Coniston.
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Laura B. Nissen
Granada
Ray O
Nora M. Wilson
el Molino Place
A. F. Kindall
Stephen B
Georgia B. Robinson
Joseph
Lillian Kaltenbach
J. D. Kennedy
Winthrop
Thomas A
Josephine C. Paulson
C. H. Church
Robin Road
Eula E. McCormack
Lorain
Joseph E
Janis J. Havenner
Lyle Rosenbergs
Bonita
William F
May Beattie Madsen
R. C. Salisbury
S. Greenwood
Alex and
Charmion K. Walker Jr
Betty Coldham
Einar O. Mohn
Bellwood
D. R. Hiskey
Harry O
Lola M. Plant
Mahmoud and
Homa E. Farmy
Rome
A. Schaffner
Coniston
Parent-Police Cooperation Keynotes Juvenile Work
Police chief in San Marino urges active parental and citizen cooperation to curb juvenile delinquency. He credits ongoing police outreach, school involvement, and community vigilance for reducing trouble, and proposes teen guidance through early curfews, safe driving, and responsible dating.
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McClung
San Marino
San
Rent Board Lacks Local Candidate for Advisory Seat
San Marino is not fielding a candidate for Rent Control Advisory Board No. 12 though five provisional appointees from nearby cities were named for the federal housing and rent act of 1947. The board will advise the Federal Housing Expeditor on wartime rental controls until February 29, 1948.
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County Board of Supervisors
San Marino
Rent Control Advisory Board No
John W. Eberle
el Dora Street
Pasadena
Roy A. Phillips
Brent Avenue
South Pasadena
Whitford B. Carter
Lancaster
Bert Harvey
Pomona
Andrew Kjelstrom
West Garvey
el Monte
Defense
Oneonta Club Sets Labor Bill Debate Panel
The Oneonta Club hosts a four-man panel on September 8 at the Women's Clubhouse Fre nent to discuss the Taft Hartley Bill. Management voices R J Kenyon personnel director at Southern California Edison and J Stuart Neary of Gibson Dunn and Crutcher join AFL speaker A F Satre and CIO advocate John Despot. Carleton Tibbetts will moderate.
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Oneonta Club
Frenent
R. J. Kenyon
Carlaris Road
Southern California Edison Company
J. Stuart Neary
Gibson, Dunn and
Carleton Tibbetts
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club hears Wells on Handling Stubborn People
Rotary Club Rotarians meet at Pierre's at noon to hear Ben L. Wells speak on handling stubborn people. Wells brings years in industrial engineering and psychology related to personnel issues, including work with Sears Roebuck and Company as a representative in personnel tasks. He developed tests to judge employee ability and adaptability.
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Pierre’s
Ben L. Wells
Wells
Sears, Roebuck and Company
General Woods
Engineer Baumann Leaves for Switzerland for six week advisory post
Paul Baumann assistant chief engineer of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District departs Los Angeles for six weeks with TWA and will stop in New York City before arriving in Geneva to advise on rehabilitation of war damaged bridges and construction of dams and harbor installations in Europe.
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Switzerland
Paul Baumann
Palmas Drive
Los Angeles County
Baumann
Los Angeles
TWA
New York City
Geneva
Europe
Fire hydrants approved at multiple city locations
The City Council authorized the installation of fire hydrants at Shakespeare and Newbury Road Santa Anita and Devonport Avonrea Road Huntley Court and Sheffield and Wellesley Road amid municipal safety measures.
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Shakespeare
Newbury Road
Santa Anita
Devonport
Avonrea Road
Huntley Court
Sheffield and
Wellesley Road
Metropolitan Water District tax rate cut for 1947 48
The Metropolitan Water District board approved a 13 cent cut in the 1947 48 tax rate from 48 to 35 cents per hundred dollars of assessed valuation. The change funds interest and principal on $190 million in bonds and supports operating costs. Factors include higher district valuations, San Diego County Water Authority annexation, and increased sale of softened Colorado River water.
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Mropolitan Water District
Metropolitan Water District
District Board of Directors
James M. Laney
San Marino
Laney
Colorado River
Los Angeles
California
San Diego County
County Tax Receipts Up 32 Per Cent
California Taxpayers' association reports county tax receipts for 1947-48 will total about 436 985 for each cent of tax rate in Los Angeles county up 32 percent from last year. Statewide, each cent raises roughly 1 100 800, with totals rising due to increased valuations and state aid, while officials urge keeping budgets and levies low for 1947-48.
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Los Angeles
California Taxpayers’ Association
State Board of Equalization
Taxpayers’ Association
Mrs. Harriet Lorton Little Dies in San Marino Home
Harriet Lorton Little died at her San Marino residence 2187 Roanoke road last Saturday. Widow of D P N Little of this city she is survived by sons Luther Little of 2305 Brentford road and Wallace Hill Little of San Gabriel. Grandchildren include Julia Harriet Little John Philips Little Luther Little Jr. and Daniel Edward Little.
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Harriet Lorton Little
San Marino
Roanoke Road
Little
D. P. N. Little
Luther Little
Brentford Road
Wallace Hill Little
San Gabriel
Julia Harriet Little
John Philips Little
Luther Little Jr
Daniel Edward Little
Plan Stop Signals At Huntington Drive Intersections
City moves to curb through traffic on Huntington Drive at Granada and Del Mar Winston by authorizing a police committee investigation into hazards with a goal to install stop signals. Officials note prior delays and high costs but emphasize north-south traffic and pedestrian safety require action. A detailed study will be completed and presented at the next council meeting.
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Huntington Drive
Granada
del Mar
del Mar-Winston
Granada Avenue
City to Receive In Lieu Taxes For Current Fiscal Year
San Marino will get a total of 14838.05 dollars as its share of state in lieu taxes from motor vehicle license fees for the present fiscal year. State Controller Thomas H Kuchel released the tabulation. San Marino’s receipts will be in two installments 6888.05 now and 7950 in April 1948. Other valley cities include Alhambra Monterey Park San Gabriel and El Monte.
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San Marino
Thomas H. Kuchel
An Marino
Alhambra
Monterey Park
San Gabriel
el Monte
Kiwanians Hear General Bradman
San Marino Kiwanis Club held its luncheon with Brig. Gen. Fred L. Bradman as speaker. He shared 40 years in the Marine Corps from Boston to California with anecdotes from World War I to China and the 1929 Nicaragua quake. Committees chaired by Dr. Harold Stark and others announced attendance, membership, entertainment, and election roles.
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San Marino
Kiwanis Club
Woody and Eddy
N. Earl Wharton
Leo Hepp
Fred L. Bradman
U.S. Marine Corps
Kiwanian
Coniston Road
Boston
California
Bradman
Admiral Mayo
Pennsylvania
Marine Corps
Panama
Nicaragua
Samoa
Philippines
Cavite
Manila
China
Shanghai
Teintsin
Peiping
Wharton
Wayland Dunham
Harold Stark
John Balthes
Mark Henderson
Jon Carroll
Jack Walker
Dr. W. Robert Irwin
W. F. Norris
Ronald White
Theodore Larsen
Jack Stevens
Budd Hoag
John Carroll
Pasadena Youths In Car Wreck On Orlando Holliday Corners
Four Pasadenans, all around 16, were shaken when their car overturned at the Orlando and Holliday roads intersection. The driver blamed a blowout during a turn, and one rider sustained arm cuts while the others escaped injury.
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Orlando
Holliday Roads
Local and National Celebrities At Bill Henry's Birthday Party
Bill Henry's birthday party at Pierre's dining room drew over 90 attendees including major Harry Cain Alfred Wallenstein John Raitt Norman Chandler and Philip Chandler Los Angeles Times owners. Guests enjoyed Pierre's crepes and birthday cake while Bill hinted at a recent medical episode.
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Bill Henry
Bill
Harry Cain
E War
Washington
Alfred Wallenstein
Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra
John Raitt
Norman Chandler
Philip
Los Angeles Times
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America
Porky
Tribune
Rand Kerr
Los Angeles County Health Department
Food and Drug Sanitarian
Ping Bag
Hunter
Sanitary Sewer
Mill Road
J. E. Burger
Ralph M
Alice W. Trent
Andrews
Rent Board
Rotary Club
Metro
Mrs. Little
General Bradman
Pierre
The
Times
Robert McHargue
UCLA
Anne
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