04 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
San Marino Tribune
Location
San Marino, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1936
Page
1
A string of burglaries hits a city district with three homes broken into in two days. Police identify two suspects and note a purse left near a hedge and a gold chain valued at unknown amount as stolen items. Officers question a man seen near the Euclid Avenue area as inquiries continue.
A Huntington School session hosts a pre school mothers group led by Mrs. Lillian and supported by the Huntington Teacher Association. Aimed at mothers of two to four year olds, the meetings discuss practical care and child development with input from local education leaders and community figures.
The San Marino Woman's Club plans a sports guild meeting at 8 PM Tuesday at Miss Laura Bee's home 1679 Los Robles avenue. Members may form horseback riding swimming tennis badminton and other active groups with refreshments to follow.
Santa Anita City Council discussed the Ridgeway sewer bids totaling 6335 to 9480, forwarding them to City Attorney Woodward Taylor and City Engineer Harold Barnett for review with a report due December 9. Separate bids for the Pasqualito sewer protest were also reviewed, and a quarantine for dogs in San Marino was approved. The Huntington Land and Improvement Co seeks rezoning at Huntington Drive and Granada Avenue from residential to business.
San Marino Community Chest reports 92.7 percent of its $6100 goal raised. General Campaign Chairman J P Whitmore announces ongoing efforts to close the drive this week. Many subscribers who missed solicitors or promised mail pledges are urged to send contributions to the San Marino Branch at Security First National Bank.
The San Marino Business Association will hold its Christmas party Monday night December 7 during the monthly dinner at the Huntington school cafeteria. Members and guests will bring a wrapped white elephant gift to be distributed by Santa Claus. A Christmas tree and carol singing will enhance the festive occasion.
The Business Association announces that Santa will be in San Marino in the three business districts on December 12 and December 19 and the day before Christmas. He may make additional visits in the final week before Christmas. Full schedule and interview locations to be printed next week's Tribune.
Wal ter Ulrich introduces a surprise speaker at the Christmas party while Bill Bridges outlines decorating arrangements. Every member is asked to place a lighted tree in their window for a grand prize judged by five San Marino women on Monday night December 14. Members invite spouses and friends. tickets available through Mrs. Norman Russell at the San Marino Service Station.
Daniel Flynn Campbell, intoxicated, rear ended a new Buick on the Huntington North side near Palmas station. He was treated for cuts and abrasions at Alhambra Health Center, jailed in San Marino on $150 bail for drunk in auto. Mrs Cora Nazra of North Kenmore LA drove the new car, three passengers unharmed.
Police report Harry E Yelland of 111 Backus Avenue Pasadena struck a eucalyptus tree on San Gabriel Boulevard near Lombardy Road shortly before midnight Tuesday. He was treated at Saint Luke's Hospital for a compound fracture of the left knee facial cuts and shock. The car sustained severe damage.
On Thanksgiving afternoon a crash at Los Robles and Marengo involving three cars caused injuries to Charles Pope of 40 West Mountain Pasadena. He was transported by Bond Ambulance to Alhambra Health.
San Marino welcomes James H. Rogers, famed American composer who used the pen name Edward Campion. He moved to Pasadena in 1932 and recently settled in San Marino, enjoying Fritz Kreisler’s concert without the burden of writing reviews.
California lawmakers and attorneys plan a statewide conference at the Royal Hotel in Los Angeles. Attorne y Rhodes of South Pasadena says 26 proposed measures will be digested with Governor Merriam and Lt Governor Hatfield expected to attend. Speakers include Assemblyman Charles W. Lyon and William Moseley Jones.
Salvaging their twenty five foot schooner Morisoa sunk during a severe storm on Monday night. Dr and Mrs E H Morrissey returned home after seeing their boat being rehabilitated. We Ton a dragged moorings and collided with Morisea causing sinking and loss of equipment. Velocity ranged 36 to 60 mph and storm damaged piers and boats along Newport Harbor and nearby shores.
On Tuesday evening December 1 Huntington school opened all classrooms for parents. Teachers explained semester work, aims, and materials. The school shop interested fathers and at 9 o clock dismissal followed with a gym social hour hosted by mothers of 7B and 7A.
Hundreds crammed the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles for an Oxford Group gathering presided by George L. Eastman. Dinner for 300 preceded speeches from diverse workers and professionals including speakers from San Francisco and New York about finding peace through getting right with God.
Opening night at San Marino Studio Theatre previews a brand new tragedy Destiny's Daughter by Sidney Reynolds. Margaret Bent Hopkins writes under the pen name Sidney Reynolds and the cast includes Doris Brealey Aura Hoffman Jacquita Leggat Joe Hamilton Bayard Ellis Maurice Stanley in a striking set with French window mountains. The audience is kept in suspense through the acts as the ensemble delivers restrained, moving performances.
Payers may file claims for county tax refunds for fiscal 1933 44 at San Marino City Clerk E R Kerrs office by noon Saturday December 5 in City Hall. Kerr named deputy county clerk to handle refunds totaling 3 000 000 in rebates under court decisions. First half year refunds apply only to payments made after November 25. Default dates and district rates apply. refunds await Supreme Court decision.
San Marino bi monthly Scout Executive Committee gathers at 7 30 p m next Tuesday at the Arndt residence 2125 Adair Street to map 1937 activities set courts of honor dates and outline plans James Beebe chairs the meeting and represents local groups including the City Club American Legion Post 239 and three Scout Troops
San Marino Post 239 American Legion plans to present blue and gold emblems to every Scout in Troop Three at a joint meeting. The proposal, presented by Dr. Geo Ringstrom, was endorsed by Lester Metcalf and Gene Woods and passed unanimously. Awards likely at the troop’s Christmas party with Post Commander Armstrong presenting.
L A Garden Club president announces the December meeting on Tuesday the 8th at 10 30 a m hostess Mrs Harry K Hill 1685 Westhaven will host San Marino Garden Club guests Los Angeles Garden Club president Mrs Maria Wilkes will speak on Herbs and East San Gabriel exhibitor Mrs H H Shaw will display growing herbs and distribute leaflets Recipes for fresh herbs to be mimeographed for members.
San Marino nears the two million building mark with 11 months totals of 1 975 300 24 for the year and 268 896 71 for November. The city posted stronger activity than 1935, with Pasadena as a nearby benchmark showing San Marino’s November growth and a series of new homes and additions through late November. Notable projects include a 7 room New Orleans style home on 1160 Sierra Madre avenue, a 12 000 Colonial on 1209 San Marino avenue, and several other two story houses designed by local architects and built by Pasadena and Alhambra contractors.
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