04 Jul 1963
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Newspaper
San Marino Tribune
Location
San Marino, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1963
Page
1
An editorial reflection on Independence Day memories from earlier generations. It recalls games picnics fireworks and civic fervor while lamenting a perceived loss of national pride courage and unity as times change and the nation prospers. The piece urges readers to consider whether old values remain with them.
A Devonport road resident, W. Lloyd Peterson, has been installed as president of the San Marino Exchange Club at Marino House on Mission Street. Officiating was Al Birdsall, former state president. Other officers installed include Steven S. Kent as vice president, Edward M. Boulter as treasurer, and Karl Buck as secretary. Peterson works as manager for Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York in Los Angeles and belongs to multiple clubs and associations.
S. L. DeLove defends flag devotion in a December 30 1956 Know Your History Hour reply. He argues patriotism should be expansive not timid, linking the flag to national unity and noble heritage and urging display on holidays nationwide. He notes the piece is reprinted in magazines and the Congressional Record.
All city offices and the Public Library will close for the July Fourth holiday. Summer schools that opened Monday will shut for the weekend. The post office Huntington Library and Art Gallery banks stores and the Tribune office will also observe the day.
A humorous note compares San Marino and New York City haircut prices and reveals the White House barber earns 12,500 dollars annually, about 175 dollars per cut, prompting questions whether taxpayers should complain about the cost.
Claude O Cunningham of Los Robles avenue promoted to chief of the Commercial-Industrial Section in the Real Estate Division of the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office. He has 17 years in the department and previously served as assistant chief of real estate appraisals. He reports to Jack A Carter, new chief property appraiser, and is a Omaha native with prior work at the County Tax Union and Insurance firms.
Mrs Annalee Bennett of Warwick road was appointed by the Board of Education as the new principal at Valentine School. She has taught in San Marino Schools since 1934 and will succeed Edrys Nagle who retired this month after 37 years with the district.
Jack Feder spoke on The Crisis of Freedom at the San Marino Kiwanis Club gathering at Marino House. Sponsored by Coast Federal Savings Free Enterprise Speakers Bureau, Feder described his background as a longtime teacher of American Government and History in Los Angeles high schools and former city manager of Inglewood.
A fragmented report describes how ZIP code 91108 affects local post office operations including area zoning data processing and mail delivery steps. The text hints at mechanized distribution and the number of handling steps involved.
Residents of San Marino can enjoy an afternoon of competitive swimming at the San Marino Community Pool on July 4 starting at 1 30 p m free public swimming runs until 5 30 p m after the meet. Time trials were due by 5 30 p m July 3 with six fastest in each event plus two alternates set to compete the next day. Ribbons will be awarded by the San Marino Exchange Club and Recreation Department. Concession stand open with hot dogs popcorn and drinks.
San Marino Fire Chief Thomas E. Almand warns parents and juveniles to observe state law prohibiting firecrackers and salutes. Fireworks stands in nearby cities sell only approved items. possession or discharge of firecrackers violates law and could hold parents responsible. He notes sparklers pose fire risks and urges purchases and discharges to occur outside city limits.
San Marino High School math team of David Ralph Steve Taylor and Alan Wagner won a Certificate of Merit for sixth place among 300 teams in the Pacific Region national math contest. Louis McCreery coached the squad. Pasadena High School placed second and John Muir eighth.
San Marino hosts its Second Annual Artists Show at the Public Library Auditorium on July 3. Local artists compete for prizes from the Friends of The ee with a $58 purchase prize, the winning work to join the library’s collection, and a $15 popular vote prize. Ballots open to all visitors and will be counted after July 31.
LeRoy Sanders Jr. named board president and chair of a new committee tasked with accelerating a bus transportation solution for San Marino Schools this fall. Frank Rice and Bruce Alexander were chosen as members of the panel.
James W. Moore announces Jack D. Yeske’s promotion to sergeant after written and oral exams. Yeske, a San Dimas resident with a large family, has served since 1960 in San Marino and previously with Detroit Police, Coast Guard WWII veteran, Loyola and Cal State student. The piece also covers board committee work on school bus transportation funding and district organization actions.
San Marino city receipts from sales and use taxes totaled 115,185 for the past fiscal year, close to the 110,000 forecast. The final year check of 9,397 arrived at City Hall this week, per city clerk Ed Russell, confirming projections were on target.
The San Marino City Council will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday July 10 at 7 30 p m. The session takes place at City Hall located at 2200 Huntington Drive with City Clerk Ed Russell confirming details.
Principal Kenneth White reports Huntington School has 370 students this summer, up from a 340 adjusted figure last year. The counts cover all grades through seventh. eighth grade last year brought Huntington to 392. San Marino High School shows a sharp drop with 592 students, 120 fewer than last year.
LeRoy Sanders Jr. of Robles Avenue was chosen president at the Board of Education's annual organizational meeting. He succeeds Adam Bennion who led the board the past two years. Frank Rice will be vice president. Bruce Alexander is clerk. Sanders has served on the board since 1960 and has lived in San Marino since 1949, publishing the Huntington Park Daily Signal. He is a former U S Army radar officer and is married to Marie with three children Terry Ricky and Joy.
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