Nixon outlines progress as Congress, public press clash
At a Town House Cafe dinner in San Gabriel more than 200 citizens and leaders heard Congressman Richard Nixon report on budget, taxes, labor and un American activities. He defended a non rubber stamp Congress and pledged to cut the national debt and services. He warned of a Democratic administration and a pro propaganda campaign while noting labor and anti labor issues. He cited John L Lewis and the Workingman's Bill of Rights. Turn to page six for more on communism.
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Republican Central Committee
12Th Congressional District
Town House Cafe
San Gabriel
Nixon
Charles E. Cooper
Whittier
12Th District
Superior Court
Frederick F. Houser
William Arnold
Cooper
Judge Houser
Conan Nixon
House
Senate
Congress
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Senate House Conference Committee
Valentine Elevated to State Chamber Regional Vice President
Edward R. Valentine of 2035 El Moline Street was elected as Southern California's regional vice-president of the California State Chamber of Commerce, announced by President Harry A. Mitchell. A Stanford graduate, Valentine holds multiple posts including vice-president and director roles at Fullerton Oil Company and serves on several boards such as the Los Angeles Community Welfare Federation and the Automobile Club of Southern California.
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Edward R. Valentine
el Moline Street
Southern California
California State Chamber of Commerce
Harry A. Mitchell
Valentine
Stanford
South Pasadena
Fullerton Oil Company
Los Angeles
E. C. Hummel
State Chamber
Southland
High School Outstanding Award Winners at Pasadena Jamboree
South Pasadena San Marino High School collected the most honors at the Pasadena Star News Sports Jamboree held at the Civic Auditorium on May 28. Pat Shea accepted the Foothill League football plaque, while George Linsdley and Wayne Tucker received basketball honors and Russ Kiernan with Don Patterson took the tennis plaque. Wayne Tucker was named outstanding athlete. Bob Garrett and Patricia Jinings earned junior high spirit trophies for schools without competitive programs.
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South Pasadena
San Marino
Pasadena
Wayne Tucker
South Pasadena-San Marino
Bob Garrett
Patricia Jinings
International Cat Feud Across San Marino Backyards
A playful battle unfolds between Chan the Pekingese and Smokey the Persian cat as a nesting mockingbird wings through. The bird plucks Chan's tail hair and drops it in Smokey's yard, sparking a comic tangle as owners clash over neighborhood feline turf.
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San Marino
Chan
Smokey
Down
Soroptimists Host Luncheon at Joy's Inn
The Soroptimists Club of San Marino met last Thursday at Mrs Ann Matthews home for luncheon. A white elephant sale and old photograph contest were held with Veleta Hadley winning first prize and Dr Alice McConaughy and Frances McGowan tying for second. Proceeds boosted the group service fund.
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Joy’s Inn
Soroptimists Club
San Marino
Ann Matthews
Veleta Hadley
Veeta
Alice McConaughy
Frances McGowan
Girl Scouts Assured Funds For Addition
San Marino Community Council directors pledged 6700 for a new addition to the Girl Scout cabin on Alhambra Road. Harold E. Dryden said the funds cover construction and extra furniture for the troops using the cabin.
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Alhambra Road
San Marino
USO
United Nations War Relief
San Marinan Crash Victim Sustains Concussion and Bruises
Mrs. Mary P. Graham, wife of Edward S. Graham Jr., is reported in satisfactory condition at Huntington Memorial Hospital after being thrown from her car on Linda Vista Street. Her vehicle struck the curb then hit a light standard, fire alarm box, an oak tree, and a traffic sign near the Holly street bridge. Her account could not be obtained due to injuries.
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Mary P. Graham
Edward S. Graham Jr
Fleur Drive
Huntington Memorial Hospital
Philharmonic Group Announces Five Concert Series
P Orwell Lieberg president of the San Gabriel Valley Philharmonic Artists Association says five concerts will be staged for the 1947 48 season at Alhambra High School Auditorium. LA Philharmonic Orchestra under Alfred Wallenstein will appear three times on November 29 January 10 and March 7. A Bartlett Robertson dual pianist concert and Mia Slavenska Ballet Variante are also on the lineup. Memberships priced at six dollars grant access to all five events with up to 1900 seats. tickets are not sold individually. Call Alhambra Chamber of Commerce to reserve.
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P. Orwell Lieberg
San Gabriel Valley Philharmonic Artists Association
Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
Alfred Wallenstein
Bartlett - Robertson
Mia Slavenska
Alhambra High School
Philharmonic Association
Lieberg
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce
Second St
Rotarians to View Olympic Film at San Marino Meeting
Thomas A. Batson leads today's San Marino Rotary Club session at Pierre's introducing speaker Norman McKay. A film titled Achieve With Honor, drawn from Olympic Games highlights by the Helms Athletic Foundation, will be shown during the meeting.
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San Marino
San Marino Home Building Nears Million Dollar Mark
May permits total 239420 lift year to 1,230,268 with ten new residences. Inspector George H. Crowshey notes trends toward larger homes averaging over 20000 each. Several named builders plan one story houses on Raynolds Blackstone Webley Rubio Roanoke and related streets in Pasadena and Los Angeles.
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San Marino
George H. Crowshey
Charles Morris
Raynolds Drive
Clarence Avenue
Richard J. Gebel
Blackstone Road
H. P. Studd
North Kilkea Drive
Los Angeles
Webley Road
Mortimer E. Bell
Rubio Drive
William Darwell
11Th Avenue
San Gabriel Boulevard
D. R. Colegrove
Raymond Avenue
Pasadena
Roanoke Road
Mrs. Davidson Resigns Library Trusteeship
Alexander Davidson of 1305 Circle Drive resigned from the Public Library board of trustees. The formal letter read at an adjourned City Council meeting accepted with regret. Councilman Ide noted her long service since the board’s inception and civic work, and she cited extensive travel as reason for stepping down.
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Alexander Davidson
Circle Drive
Public Library
Ide
Davidson
W. A. Martin
San Marino
Postal Receipts Show Small May Increase
May postal receipts rose six percent to 5984 dollars from 5660 dollars a year earlier. Superintendent John M Carroll released figures noting sales volume fell during the month due to a sharp drop in overseas mailings.
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John M. Carroll
Exhibit of Mark Twain Works Opens at Huntington Library
Huntington Library hosts an extensive Mark Twain exhibit on Friends Day featuring manuscripts notes notebooks letters photographs and related items. The Twain estate papers were transferred from Harvard on long term loan and Dr Dixon Wecker named literary executor. The display includes a photo of Clara Clemens Samossoud with her father's picture.
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Huntington Library
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Harvard
Huntington
Dixon Wecer
Clara Clemens Samossoud
North Hollwood
Garrison Home on Virginia Road Sold
The Robert H Garrisons of 1209 Virginia road sold their home to Ernest A Bryant Jr and Edith Tilt Bryant of 1280 Shenandoah. Other transfers include sales to Francis H Poyas, Cora M Robinson, Virginia M Falls, and transfers of several lots in Shenandoah and Robles areas with buyers from Los Angeles and Altadena.
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Garrison
Virginia Road
Robert H. Garrisons
Ernest A. Bryant Jr
Edith Tilt Bryant
Shenandoah
Martin I. Scotts
Francis H. Poyas
van Dyke Road
Albert F. Swain
Cora M. Robinson
Virginia M. Fallis
Lorain Road
St. Albans
Mill Lane
Haydee B. Trueblood
Charles F. Langdon
Huntington Drive
Monterey Road
Richard I. Whelan
Frank
Helen Genuser
Los Angeles
Huntington Land and Improvement Company
Marshall
Maxine Hall
Robles
San Marino Avenue
Sierra Madre
E. J. Pohlman
Fleur Drive
Ross and
Mary Sawyer
Altadena
D. D. Brodie
George H. Miller
Dogs Nip Two Carriers Bite Mark in Pasadena
The local post office reports two mail carriers bitten in separate attacks this week. Marcus Helmey was bitten on Cumberland road near 2400 block and Claude E Hill Jr. was attacked on Lorain road. Both finished routes and sought treatment at Pasadena Emergency Hospital.
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Marcus Helmey
Cumberland Road
Claude E. Hill Jr
Lorain Road
Pasadena Emergency Hospital
San Francisco Cable Car Crash Injures Local Visitor
Mrs. William A. Davis of 2195 Lorain road suffered serious injuries when a San Francisco cable car derailed on Washington street. She was jolted from the car and narrowly avoided losing a leg, then taken to Central Emergency Hospital in critical condition. Neighbors say her condition is improving and she is expected to remain hospitalized for some time.
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San Francisco
William A. Davis
Lorain Road
Honolulu
Bradley sustains foot injury at Bedford road construction site
Paul Bradley of 735 La Mirada sustained a severe injury to his right foot last Thursday when a power saw fell from a bench at a home under construction on 1745 Bedford road. The saw was still powered when it struck his foot.
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Paul Bradley
la Mirada
Bradley
Bedford Road
Walker Home Entered In Trail of Small Thefts
George H. Walker reports his residence at 2560 Loran road was entered while he and his family were away for the weekend. Small articles were stolen and not noticed until after their return Monday night.
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George H. Walker
Lorain Road
Increase In Tax Rate Necessary To Give SPSM Teachers Raise
The South Pasadena San Marino High School district proposes boosting the tax rate from 75 cents to 1.00 to raise teacher maximum salaries to about 5000, with an election set for July 29. The board cites tighter budgets and district comparisons, noting state changes favor elementary schools more than high schools.
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SPSM
South Pasadena
San Marino
California
Reyeal
PTA
League of Women Voters
Dr. Baker Celebrates Sixth Anniversary at San Marino Church
Dr. P Martin Baker marks six years as minister of the San Marino Community Church. Since taking charge in 1941, he led growth, oversaw moving services to Lincoln Hall, and saw membership reach 690 with 757 communicants. The church plans new buildings on Virginia road and an August budget vote.
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P. Martin Baker
San Marino Community Church
Dr. Baker
Lincoln Hall
Southwestern Military Academy
Monterey Road
San Marino
Baker
Trinity University
Princeton Theological Seminary
University Church
Columbus
New York City
Auburn
Los Angeles
Rotary Club
Adair Street
Huntington Drive
Community Church
Virginia Road
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New Deal
Girl Scouts
San Marinan
Princeton
Wendland
Elisy Wecker
Ralph and
Olive Lewis
Vandyke Road
Stanley L. Hahn
Sar Marino Avenue
Walker
McIntyre Faries
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