Santa Claus Visits San Marino City With Planned Routes
Santa Claus will greet children Friday in the Chelsea and San Mission districts and Saturday along streets. He then visits City Hall in the morning and the Little White Church from 1 to 4 p.m. A weather backup at San Marino Medical Center is planned.
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San Mission, Gabriel Boulevard
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San Marino Avenue
Christmas Worship Set Across City Churches
Christmas Eve services will retell the Nativity at San Marino Community Church Oneonta Congregational Trinity Lutheran and St Edmunds Episcopal with a 20 child Nativity cast at St Edmunds and a Festival Eucharist at 11 p.m. On Christmas Day Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. with Bach and carol offerings.
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San Marino Community Church
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Huntington Drive
San Gabriel Boulevard
St. Edmund's Choir
Ralph Vaughn Williams
Oneonta
Winter Burglaries May End If Residents Follow Advice
San Marinans can reduce burglaries this season by tightening doors and windows and canceling door to door solicitation. Chief Robert Seares urges questioning solicitors and enforcing city rules while noting burglars use doorbells to gauge occupancy and may pose as helpers or have car trouble to gain entry. He warns residents to record vehicle license numbers and stay vigilant when away from home.
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Tow Away Zones OK If You Park By Rose Parade
Citizens are warned that tow away zones apply only when the police department declares an emergency. The ordinance wording ties enforcement to emergency status and cautions parade attendees to avoid restricted areas on New Year’s Day.
Vacation Break Extends for San Marino Students
Christmas vacation lasts until Thursday January 2 with all San Marino School District students to return then. The break began this morning after classes ended Wednesday, and students praise the extended time off as wonderful and exciting.
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Early Copy Deadline Notice for San Marino Tribune
The San Marino Tribune schedules early copy for two weeks due to Christmas and New Year holidays. Submissions must be in early to allow staff holidays. pictures and church news by Friday, all other copy by morning, classified ads by Monday noon.
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Quote of the week on lights and holidays
A playful column notes about Christmas light timing and driving, jokes about pre holiday race to stakes, and a light jab at accidents and kitchen mishaps. It mentions improvements after Christmas and forecasts on radioactive fertilizers altering vegetables, ending with a spinach quip.
Titans Fall Short in Titans Invitational Finals Thriller
San Marino High School lost the Titans Invitational final 49-46 to San Gabriel Matadores in a tight championship game. Dan Martin hit key baskets late as San Gabriel maintained a three point edge. Phil Livesey of San Gabriel earned MVP honors while Temple City’s Gallagher led scorers with 34 points across two games. South Pasadena claimed the consolation in overtime over Temple City.
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Matadores
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Temple
Arndt Recuperating At St Luke Hospital
Stanley Arndt, San Marino Tribune columnist, is recuperating at St Luke Hospital. The Tribune erred last week in reporting the hospital. He is expected home in a few days.
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Mrs. Helen Sutherland de Surville Dies in Pasadena
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Helen Sutherland de Surville who died December 16 at her Rosalind road home. A Sisterville West Virginia native, she had lived in this city for 21 years, with services at All Saints Episcopal Chapel in Pasadena.
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West Virginia
Carolers Offer Christmas Songs at Local Churches
Carolers from San Marino South Pasadena YMCA perform at the Little White Church on December 17 with Hi Y at 7 and Tri Hi Y at 7 30. Other groups follow December 19 22 23 and 24 across San Marino Congregational St Edmund's Episcopal San Marino Community Church and a junior high group at 7 45 8 15 and 9 15 p m concluding at Huntington drive and San Marino avenue.
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Ann Vanda
San Marino - South Pasadena
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Little White Church
Junior Fellowship
St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church
Young People’s Fellowship Group
San Marino Community Church
Chattie
Huntington Drive
San Marino Avenue
High School Principal Recuperates at Home
A school principal remains at home recovering after an illness and is expected to resume duties soon. District officials say medical care was prompt and no staff changes are anticipated.
Huntington Library Exhibits Honor Lafayette Shakespeare
The Huntington Library hosts exhibits honoring Lafayette and Shakespeare. A First Folio of Shakespeare is on display alongside an 1787 letter from Paris introducing Victor Marie Du Pont to General Washington. The library opens daily 1 to 4 30 p m except Mondays, and closes Christmas Eve and Day.
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Mrs Roy Wallace Leads Mothers March For Polio
Mrs Roy S Wallace to head the Mothers March For Polio event in this city with area captains listed including Mrs Eugene Metcalf Mrs Walter Helmick and others. Volunteers will meet in January to plan the annual march.
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Eugene Metcalf
Walter Helmick
Stoneman
Robert Carson
Robert Clarke
Valentine
George Marley
Robert Christensen
Carver
Elwin Nelson
Carver County
Get Those Blueprints Now At City Hall
City officials urge immediate pickup of construction blueprints at City Hall as part of a public works notice. The request emphasizes timely access for contractors, architects, and property owners awaiting project approvals.
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Top Scout Doug Norberg Named Explorer-Eagle Winner
Doug Norberg of San Marino post 352 was chosen as top Explorer-Eagle by the San Gabriel Valley Council. He was selected from scouts across 11 communities to represent the local council in Region 12. The winner will travel to Washington DC for Scout Week to meet President Eisenhower.
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Gilbert Trask Dies at 92 in Monterey Road Resident
Gilbert F. Trask of Monterey road died December 15 at age 92. A lifelong resident of South Pasadena and San Marino since 1907, he is survived by his wife May Trask. Private interment will be held at Forest Lawn tomorrow. Arrangements are by Turner Stevens and Eggleston.
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Gilbert F. Trask
Monterey Road
South Pasadena
San Marino
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Eggleston
Burglar Gets Money From Daylight Theft
A burglary last week yielded cash consisting of bills and wrapped coins as detectives pursue leads. Investigation continues as authorities review possible suspects and footage.
San Marino Council Sets Hearing on Lot Split Variance
San Marino city council to review Planning Commission ruling on a lot split variance for Robles avenue north of Wilson avenue. A public hearing is set for January 8 at 8 p.m. to decide whether to uphold or reverse the commission. The proposal includes a five foot setback on Los Robles at the curve, backed by public works officials who warn widening may be needed in the future. The West San Marino Property Owners Association opposes any widening or setback.
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Los Angeles County Heart Association
South Western Avenue
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California
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San Marino
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Robles Avenue
Wilson Avenue
Joseph Urmston
Los Robles Avenue
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Public Works
Los Robles
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One Solitary Life
A brief biographical sketch praises Jesus Christ as a transformative figure drawn from humble beginnings. It contrasts His simple life with global structures and events, asserting His impact surpasses armies, navies, parliaments, and kings. Author unknown.
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