William Hertrich Memorial Plaque Dedicated at Huntington Gardens
The Henry E. Huntington Library in San Marino hosted a Tuesday ceremony January 16 for the William Hertrich memorial plaque. The bronze plaque honors Hertrich’s work from 1905 to 1948 shaping the gardens and his later role as curator emeritus, with speeches by library director Dr. James Thorpe and Friends president Homer D. Crotty. Civic Contributions Mayor Harry W. Hitchcock lauded Hertrich’s citizen efforts and lifelong devotion to the gardens, welcomed by the San Marino Garden Club and donors who funded the tribute.
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Henry E. Huntington
San Marino
William Hertrich
San Marino Garden Club
Jack Sherwood
Hertrich
San Gabriel Mountains
James Thorpe
Homer D. Crotty
Friends of the Huntington Library
Mr. Hertrich
Henry Huntington
Crotty
Harry W. Hitchcock
City Building Valuation and Permits Report
City building valuation reached 214 147 dollars in December with 110 000 dollars of the total. Additional 93 405 25 dollars came from 41 permits for additions and alterations. Six thousand three hundred thirty four dollars covered nine fences and walls and two signs cost 208 dollars. A total 22 22, and 1966 totaling 2 184 181 22 dollars. There are 66 vacant lots, 20 paved commercial lots and 3 unpaved commercial lots.
Gordon Hough Named Civilian Aide to Army Secretary
Gordon L. Hough, Southern California vice president of Pacific Telephone, is appointed civilian aide to the Secretary of the Army for Southern California. He will advise Secretary Stanley R. Resor and Lt. Gen. Ben Harrell for a two year, unpaid term, explaining the Army mission and gathering civilian views from the region.
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Gordon Hough
Secretary of the Army
Gordon L. Hough
Southern California
Pacific Telephone
Hough
Gainsborough Drive
Army
Stanley R. Resor
Ben Harrell
Sixth U.S. Army
Along Font the Drive Along Political Publicity Agents
A noisy discussion frames public image work as outdated. The piece argues consultants and political publicity agents have been mischaracterized as clair and outdated, urging a return to traditional campaign messaging.
Judge Faries Named To State Seat
Former Los County Superior Court appointee McIntyre Faries, a long time San Marino resident, receives state judgeship in a GOP aligned move. The selection highlights party influence in judicial appointments amid mid-century political shifts.
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Faries
Los County Superior Court
McIntyre Faries
San Marino
Leon Worchitz Receives 50 Year Pin From SM Masons
San Marino Masons honored Leon L Horchitz for fifty years in Masonry at the January temple meeting. Worshipful T William Heidner presented the 50 year pin. Horchitz and his wife are long time San Marino residents with seven grandchildren named in attendance.
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Leon Worchitz
SM Masons
San Marino
Leon L. Horchitz
T. William Heidner
Horchitz
San Marino Considers Rose Parade Float Permit
Officials discuss permitting a San Marino float for the Rose Parade, noting the entry would not be taxpayer financed and would mark a return after an absence.
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San Marino
Council Declines Plan to End SCAG Compact
San Marino City Council debated SCAG membership for over two hours and voted to keep the county city group as it is for now. Opponents argued SCAG functions as an extra level of government and could erode local voter authority. supporters urged continued regional cooperation.
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SCAG
San Marino
Edwards H. Metcalf
Canterbury Road
Watts Hospital
Ben N. Neil
Rosalind Road
Neil
Dinner for potential new members at Hurley home
A get acquainted dinner for prospective members is scheduled for Saturday January 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Hurley on Country Club Drive. Afterward Patty Py Please will speak on poverty program handouts using material from her book.
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Clayton Hurley
Country Club Drive
Patty Py
Mills College
Ecome
San Marino Travel Talk Shows 1968 Series Start
San Marino Public Library hosts the first 1968 Holiday Travel Series evening led by attorney Z V Becker. He presents 16 mm color film of a trip through Austria Czechoslovakia Hungary Greece Yugoslavia Poland Russia, with Becker recounting wartime Vienna and U S civilian service. Future programs feature John Clay February 29 and Lawrence Shepard March 28. Carl Owen chairs. Public welcome. no admission.
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Friends of the
San Marino
V. Becker
Austria
Ievakia
Hungary
Greece
Yugoslavia
Bul
Poland
Russia
Becker
Vienna
U.S. Army
State Department
Treasury Department
War Department
Balkan
John Clay
Lawrence E. Shepard
Carl Owen
Local Chest Agencies To Receive Monies This Week
Seventy percent of a 42 517 budget supports local Community Chest agencies this week. San Marino Community Council board approved beneficiaries at a Monday City Hall meeting. Final distribution ends in April. remaining funds trail last year by about 2500.
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San Marino
Robert E
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Girl Injured in Bike Car Accident
Elaine Stewart 10, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roger M Stewart of Adair Street, was struck while riding her bicycle on Huntington Drive last Thursday afternoon. The incident involved a car and occurred during the afternoon hours.
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Elaine Stewart
Roger M. Stewart
Adair Street
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