07 Dec 1961
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Newspaper
San Marino Tribune
Location
San Marino, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1961
Page
1
Despite global tensions San Marino’s Chamber of Commerce schedules its annual Christmas activities with Bob Stevens leading the decorations committee. The plan includes a set of festive events to brighten the season.
A clipped item reflects on the 1962 national picture with weekly tones of comedy and a remark about not being able to help someone, noting ongoing sentiment and a lingering or “still holds” vibe.
City officials announce a Wednesday meeting at 7 30 p m to discuss urgent local matters. The agenda includes public safety and budget items for the upcoming quarter.
More than 600 students from 14 high schools will compete in the Fall Open at Speech Marine High School. Events include original oratory extemporaneous speaking and dramatic humorous and interpretation segments. Participants hail from Port Hueneme Camarillo Temple City John Sen Valey and Polytechnic. Debates run Friday 3 to 8 30 p m and Saturday 7 30 to 6 p m.
The community invites all to see a staged reading of Stalag 17 detailing the lives of authors Donald Bevan and Edmund Tracinski and the wartime group in Germany. Directed by Paul Clopper with student director William Dumler, the performance features a cast including Phil Hopkins Bill Temple Charles Munroe Grant Giffort Roger Phaff and others.
Received for this second quarter was an advancement of $21,917.78, $3,082.24 behind the $28,000 anticipated. The note outlines the shortfall and progress toward the expected rebate total.
Charles Eckles of this city was involved with Whittier Associates as the article notes his connection and role in the matter under discussion.
City of San Marino marks the 170th anniversary honoring Harry W. Hitchcock while proclaiming Rights Week. The notice references the Bill of Rights and national liberties in a period of anti tyrannical global threats.
Dr. Carl D. Anderson of Lorain Road, a Nobel laureate since 1936, will be feted Friday night by the Swedish Club of Los Angeles for its 25th anniversary. The event at the Statler begins at 8 p.m. with scholarships and Christmas programs. Anderson, a Cal Tech professor, has long been a leader in science.
Titan grid players receive league recognition for standout performances this season. Coaches credit teamwork and strategic play as key factors in earning league nods for the Titan program.
City planners hear a variance request from Saints Felicitas and Perpetua Church to build a five foot wall or fence. The proposal concerns required code limits and site specifics.
The Huntington Library displays an exhibit on Christmas Day customs from 400 years ago featuring turkey goose drink fire and carols. It contrasts with modern celebrations and runs daily except Mondays and some holidays via the Early English and Rare Books collection.
Huntington School reports 12 percent absence early this week while Stoneman shows 10 percent and Carver 15 percent. San Marino High 15 percent and Valentine 11 percent, according to district officials.
A nine year old boy, Steven W. Meisenheimer of Bellwood road, was seriously injured late Monday in a collision on Huntington drive. He rode his bike facing east as Charley Melkonian, driving a truck, failed a boulevard stop at Van Dyke road and couldn’t see the boy due to a car. The child was taken to Amie Ik Ae Community Hospital and listed in critical but improved condition.
Postal receipts for November 1961 reach $22 927, up from $20 533 in November 1960, an increase of about 2 394 dollars. The rise marks continued growth in mail activity for the period.
Congressman John H. Rousselot will address San Marino High School Thursday evening December 14 at 8 p m. The talk closes the San Marino Kiwanis Club lecture series raising funds for the High School Stadium. Tickets at the door cost one dollar.
At Huntington School Monday evening the Eagle Scout awards went to John Temple Troop 351 Larry Olney Jr Troop 353 Robert Stone Jr Troop 355 and Keith McBarron Troop 355. Life Scout awards were presented to Dan Caldwell and George Fleming Troop 352 and Paul Kusche and Richard Swinney Troop 358. Star Scout awards were won by ten youths including Ken Filo Troop 354 Jeff Chapman Troop 355 and Carl Jacobs Troop 358.
Rainfall during the past weekend totaled 1.90 inches according to the Tribune rain gauge.
Titan High School hoops prepare for a Friday December 8 game at 8 p.m. vs Bonita after beating La Serna 51-29 last Tuesday. They fell to Crescenta La Canada 46-45 in OT, a close but challenging showcase of Crescenta's shooting and defense. The Titans show rebounding and playmaking potential but must improve on offensive boards and team cohesion to become contenders.
San Marino High School Stadium Committee funds a slogan contest with a December 16 deadline. Students may enter from all San Marino Schools for a chance to win $20 in Melody Manor records on Huntington Drive.
The Board of Education approved purchasing a lot at the corner of Gainsborough Drive and Huntington Drive for 13 100 dollars. The action occurred at a special meeting held at 3 PM after land became available from the estate of Adolf B. Schleich. Walter Dingus reported the purchase.
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