11 Dec 1952
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Newspaper
San Marino Tribune
Location
San Marino, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1952
Page
1
Observance of the 161st anniversary of the Bill of Rights runs December 9 to 15 with renewed dedication. Chairman Joerail notes unprecedented participation and commends Southland newspapers for promoting the free press essential to the Bill of Rights.
John H. mson died after a fall from a third floor porch at Hopington Hospital. Funeral services for J. H. Simpson will be held at Ives and Warren Memory Chapel in Pasadena. Survived by widow Vesta Simpson, grandson Kenneth, brother Dr Russell Simpson, sister Mrs Grace Kay. He was a longtime Pasadena San Gabriel Valley contractor and bank director.
South Pasadena seeks a historic CIF title as underdog Tigers visit Santa Monica in a clash for the 1952 Southland crown at the LA Coliseum. Samohi undefeated and favored contrasts with South Pas, fresh from beating Compton and La Jolla to reach the finals. kickoff is 8 p.m. with strong local support anticipated.
At the annual meeting Roy E. Bolstad announced that the Community Chest goal of 40500 dollars was reached with almost 2000 dollars to spare. The council praised donors and workers for the year’s single drive. Teachers in the San Marino district sent a substantial check marking 100 percent staff participation.
The school Curriculum Committee appointed by the Board of Education of the Marine Unified School District will meet December 18 at 1:30 PM in the high school at 1665 West Drive. Citizens are invited to attend to discuss elective and art courses.
A local anti smog petition bears a signature from a minor declaring it is underwritten by his old man. The column muses on government, retirement thoughts, and the enduring influence of the church in American life while urging organized action to please children during Christmas.
Myron G. Thomas manager of Pasadena District of Southern California Gas Company will present a noon luncheon talk at Pierre's in San Marino. A 15 minute sound and color film will outline problems for utility services from the Southland population surge followed by a discussion led by Thomas.
A 1952 home Christmas decoration contest entry asks for participant name and selection among divisions: most beautiful Christmas tree best decorated lawn scene and best decorated house scene. Mail application to the Professional Association of San Marino at 46 Huntington Drive Marino California this weekend.
San Marino's Unified School District sold a 1,250,000 bond to Bank of America and Associates with a 2 percent coupon and a 3,479 premium. Net yield about 2.47 percent. Proceeds fund Carver school land purchase on San Gabriel boulevard, Huntington drive, and additions plus Carver building revamp into a new high school. Maurice Jones Jr. attended the sale. The issue covers part of a 3,250,000 authorization with another issue planned for June 1953.
Gilbert Hemming announces the purchase of Topp's Restaurant at Huntington Drive. He will close for a week to rearrange kitchen equipment and reopen before Christmas under the name Gilbert's. Hemming runs Tam o' Shanter for Van de Kamp's in Glendale and previously managed a van de Kamp unit.
Ivy Baker Priest, newly named Treasurer of the United States, spoke to San Marino Republican Women’s Club about the U S Constitution. A Utah native and longtime Republican organizer, she stressed freedom and individual rights, sharing early political starts and family details.
Citizens on Old Mill road object to a planned crossover on Huntington drive saying it would turn the residential street into a speedway. Council postponed the project after complaints from property owners while Chelsea merchants and the EPA redirected plans to a crossover opposite the alley west of Old Mill road to preserve the neighborhood.
Laurence P. Rooney of 2385 Melville Drive became president of the San Marino Community Council at the annual City Hall meeting last Monday. He has served as vice president this year and led civic groups including City Club civic affairs. Willard F. Goertz was elected vice president for 1953, with D. H. Fiscus re-elected treasurer and Betty Thomas secretary.
San Marino voters turnout reaches 8 137 of 8 694 registered. The city posts 93.59 percent participation, one of the county and possibly state highs. Absentee votes total 651, making grand total 8 137. Proceeds from local scout Christmas tree sale aid Explorer Post 5 for the National Scout Jamboree.
Starting today the San Marino post office will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Superintendent Marshall E. Lundgren announced the 12 hour schedule to aid patrons handling their Christmas mail.
James W. Bradford owner of Old Mill Cleaners at 2659 Mission Street was elected president of the Dry Cleaners Association in Pasadena. Bradford has long been active in the organization and served on multiple committees. The association covers the territory west of metropolitan Los Angeles.
The eighth grade at Huntington School rehearses for The Perfect Gift a Christmas pageant set for December 18 at 7 30 p m in the Huntington School Auditorium. Kenneth White wrote and expanded the production with new tableaux music and speaking parts to engage parents students and guests from nearby schools. A 1 30 p m matinee for the Huntington School PTA precedes public showings and tickets will be distributed by eighth graders.
Several residents on Los Robles avenue have filed letters with the City Council criticizing inadequate fire protection and low water pressure in the business and residential area north of Mission street, disclosed last night.
Parker Lyon praised San Marinans for support as Gift Lift packages for men in Korea were delivered to Pasadena for relay to Los Angeles. Mrs. Alexander Davidson led the local effort at 1305 Circle Drive with help from Kiwanis Rotary Lions City Woman's and Women's Republican Clubs and Shepard and Morgan Co. for office space.
Dr W Giles Morton of 2440 Lorain Road died Sunday December 7 after a long illness Private funeral services were held in Wee Kirk O Heather Forest Lawn The Masonic grave side service and interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park He was born in Wayne Michigan came to California 27 years ago resident of San Marino 14 years He was a member of American Optometric Association San Gabriel Country Club and San Marino City Club Surviving wife Florence son Webster Giles II aunt Mrs Ida Wilson two sisters Mrs Helen Brazen Downers Grove IL and Mrs Margueriette Kitchen Mayville Michigan)
San Marino High School students in language and oral expression classes present a Christmas posada on December 19. The colorful procession portrays Mary and Joseph seeking lodging in Bethlehem with Spanish songs and a pinata breaking ceremony. Language Club officers Mary Dwight Anita Frank Sue Godfrey and Donald Koch lead narrator duties Nancy Falkenburg accompanies participants.
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