04 Jun 1959
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Newspaper
San Marino Tribune
Location
San Marino, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1959
Page
1
The Sen Marino Public Library at 1890 Huntington Drive in Sen Marino, California, serves as a community hub offering books, reading rooms, and public programs. The facility hosts library events and regular hours for patrons.
Building permits in the city total $918 646.45 for the first five months, excluding plumbing and heating. Two residential permits and a 10 unit medical building for the Arnold property push activity toward the million dollar goal, up from $594 327.05 last year. May permits were similar to 1958 and 1959 with two new residential permits totaling $63 000.
A resident reported a neighbor with four noise loving parrots and a chimpanzee. Police found the animals unlicensed and issued a citation to the owner who promised to quiet them as the chimp adjusts to city life.
Quote of the week notes inflation and state tax changes as the legislature cleans up finances. Jacaranda blooms invite city tours while parents fret about rising costs and kids prepare for the fourth R, with schooling and relaxation ahead.
San Marino's Board of Education will hold a regular meeting at the School District headquarters on West Drive next to the Public Library on Tuesday, June 9. The session starts at 7 30 p.m. and is announced by Superintendent Walter Dingus.
San Marino High School students spent June 3 at City Hall as junior city officials. Sue Parker served as mayor with Karole de Karr Tom Morgan Tony Taylor and Bruce Wagner as council members. City manager Al Munnecke city clerk Jane Tannehill and other roles were filled by students under the Junior Statesmen of America program.
City officials say the City Council may discuss chronic traffic and parking issues at its June 12 session. A Citizens and businessmen group with 63 signers petitioned for action and a study is now underway by a committee including City Manager Charles E. Martin Street Superintendent Paul Barton and Police Chief Joseph G. Miller. The group also urged an ordinance to reserve parking for customers and firm personnel with penalties for abuse while residents on neighboring streets report ongoing congestion.
The Huntington Library hosted its largest crowd as more than 600 people attended to celebrate the new Shakespeare Garden and a Medieval English Manuscripts exhibition. Speakers included Dr. Dennis W. Brogan and Library officials led by Homer D. Crotty with introductions by George H. Whitney.
Contributions from 30 more donors raise San Marino ACS mail receipts to nearly 11000, with individual gifts totaling 9439.85 and memorials 1450. Campaign aims for 1000 donors and 15000 by year end as citywide charity drive progress noted.
Tom Pollard of Darby road is chosen by the American Field Service to spend the summer in Germany as San Marino High School's representative in the Americans Abroad program. He will stay with the Gerd Haupt family in Remscheid near the Rhine Valley and sail from New York on June 18 with other scholars.
City Manager Charles E. Martin says a sizable increase in costs or a decrease in benefits is likely for the city employee group hospital insurance. Current coverage costs about $6,000 annually for 100 plus employees, with $5.00 per month per worker, and would rise to roughly $8.50 to $9.00 monthly per employee if rates jump 40 percent. If benefits are not increased, a reduction in coverage is the alternative under review as San Marino weighs next steps.
Porter Bruck a longtime civic figure and former president of the All Year Club and leader in the title insurance field died. A native of Los Angeles he lived in San Marino and Sedona before moving to the area, survived by wife Marjorie a son David and a daughter Mrs George Washington Baker III. Memorial services were held in San Francisco.
The San Marino Unified School District faces higher operating costs and heavy expenses, pushing the upcoming fiscal year budget toward 1.75 million dollars and potentially above 1.8 million. The new budget likely exceeds the prior year's 1,625,097 by at least 125,000 dollars.
The Long Beach Police Department recovered Mrs. Mélvine E. Strandine’s car on Monday June 1 after a theft the prior Thursday May 28. San Marino helped recover a Long Beach theft the day earlier and two Monterey Park youths were aided by police after setting out for a mountain trip with camping gear. District finances show expenditures will exceed revenues for 1959-1960, with reserves near $300,000 and operating costs rising toward $1.2 million as taxes stay steady.
Pirates Alley construction moves to the high school campus for a Creole flavored Mardi Gras Grad Night. Jigsaws and spray paint create New Orleans style facades along a busy street with shops offering games, fortune telling, caricatures, turtle race and more. Jackson Brothers jazz combo performs at Basin Street Bistro from 12 30 to 5 a.m.
Funeral services were conducted at St Edmunds Episcopal Church for Mrs. Mary Maude Millar of Old Mill road who died May 31. Surviving family includes daughter Mrs. H. A. De Wenter and son Charles Edward Millar of Indianapolis. Community projects and committee roles are listed with numerous local names and groups assisting in planning and construction. Contributions may be made to the Charity Entombment at Mountain View Mausoleum. Turner and Stevens of Alhambra served as directors.
The Planning Commission last night reviewed proposed changes to city zoning ordinances. They discussed amendments affecting zoning map classifications and development standards, with officials outlining potential impacts on approvals and neighborhood compatibility.
San Marino City Council will hold a regular meeting Wednesday evening June 10 at City Hall. The session begins at 7 30 p m per City Clerk William Dundore with usual agenda items expected.
San Marino Branch Superintendent Eugene Walker reports May postal receipts at 14797.19 dollars, up about 25 percent from 11574.29 a year earlier. He attributes the rise to new postage rates and says costs will narrow to about 1000 dollars monthly as new ministers adjust.
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