Along the Drive Through Quirky Wit and Sayings
A collection of wry quips about smoking statistics fame and the value of things. The notes mix humorous observations about doctors boats and Rip Van Winkie with general musings on luck and cost.
23 Jan 1964
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Newspaper
San Marino Tribune
Location
San Marino, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1964
Page
1
A collection of wry quips about smoking statistics fame and the value of things. The notes mix humorous observations about doctors boats and Rip Van Winkie with general musings on luck and cost.
San Marino will receive 25618 as its share of local sales and use tax for the fourth quarter of 1963 announced by Richard Ne vins of the State Board of Equalization. The amount is 1.5 percent below the 26007 that city collected in the same period in 1962. Nearby communities posted increases with Pasadena up 2.7 percent, South Pasadena up 8 percent, San Gabriel up 173 percent, and Arcadia up 5.8 percent.
The San Marino Post Office appoints Harrie Griffin as Superintendent replacing George Oremus who retired in December. Richard McAdams becomes Assistant Superintendent. Griffin and McAdams plan improved service and urge use of ZIP code 91108.
A Monday night and Tuesday morning rain storm produced 1.75 inches south of Huntington drive and 1.85 inches north of it. The two day total reaches 2.50 inches with additional showers Tuesday night and Wednesday morning adding another .75 inches. The year to date rainfall measures 1964 at the north side.
The Edward T. Foley Communication Arts Center will be dedicated at 2 p.m. Sunday on the Loyola University campus. Cardinal McIntyre presides as the Strub Memorial Theater within the Arts Center is also dedicated, donated in memory of the late Dr.
The South Pasadena-San Marino YMCA opened its Building Fund Drive with a kickoff dinner for 380 campaign workers at Oneonta Congregational Church Fellowship Hall. Speakers included Harold A. Wagner of the Metropolitan YMCA of Los Angeles and local campaign leaders Frederic D. Blair William Poindexter Owen M. Powell. The group aims to raise 108000 from individuals and firms in the area.
Assemblyman E Richard Barnes told the San Marino Republican Women that Californias pornography problem stems from public tolerance and lawmakers in Sacramento who fail to change laws. He urged district attorneys to pursue convictions and linked decency to civil rights and property rights. The event also spotlighted San Jose and Saint Paul figures, and highlighted Loyola University and Pepperdine as referenced institutions in a broader discussion on communications and media.
Funeral services are set for Mrs J Lee Shepard 88 born Napa and longtime San Gabriel Valley resident. She chaired the Pathfinder Club in Compton and led the Women’s Fellowship at San Marino Congregational Church. Survivors include two sons Hubert and Larry, a brother, three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Private entombment at Angelus Abbey Mausoleum in Compton.
Walter B. Eshleman reported the loss of $191 from his Lorain Road home. Police say a burglar entered by unhooking a screen and pushing open a bedroom window. Money was taken from a wallet. the scene shows neat entry with scuff marks outside.
County figures show 1,405,825 Democrats and 996,249 Republicans across the county with a total 2,477,223 voters as of December 31 1964. San Marino and nearby areas list 30 miscellaneous 2 Prohibitionists and 124 undeclared party. McClarty Harbison says he will not seek reelection to the City Council in April due to personal and business reasons. The letter to Mayor Harry Hitchcock follows.
Homer D. Crotty announces the election of Jesse W. Tapp of Los Angeles to the Huntington Library and Art Gallery Board. Tapp replaces retiring member Dr. J. E. Wallace Sterling, who served since 1954. Tapp holds a Kentucky B.S. in agriculture, an honorary Doctor of Laws from Kentucky, and an M.S. in agricultural economics from Wisconsin.
The San Marino Police Department launched phase one of its Identification Operation by etching license numbers on bicycles to curb theft. The program, funded with help from the San Marino Exchange Club, will extend to residents' valuable property during Law Enforcement Week in February. Chief James Moore notes etched numbers aid owner recovery and theft investigations.
Walter R. Hoefflin Jr of Homet read elected President of the 76th Tournament of Roses with J Randolph Richards of San Marino named vice president. Houghton W. Bragg and Philip S. Fogg chosen as secretary and director respectively to organize the 1965 Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game.
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