City approves $75,000 paving plan for coming year
City Council approves a $75,000 road paving program funded from the State gas tax fund. Projects include Mission Street reconstruction from the west city line to El Molino, Los Robles from the north city line to Wilson Avenue, and Oak Knoll Avenue from the north city line to Huntington Drive. Estimated costs are $22,800 for Mission, $23,000 for Los Robles, and $26,000 for Oak Knoll with bidding after final engineering.
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Mission Street
West City Line
el Molino
South Pasadena
Los Robles
North City
Wilson Avenue
Oak Knoll
Oak Knoll Avenue
Huntington Drive
Pacific Electric
Pasadena
City Insurance Bids Referred to Council for Action
City Council has received bids on fidelity and surety bonds for all city employees from Huntington Associates and Scott & Company. The bids were referred to Councilman Hotchkis with power to act.
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Huntington Associates
Scott & Company
Hotchkis
Obituary: Otto H. Kruger Dies After Long Illness
Otto H. Kruger of San Marino died at Glen Dale Sanitarium after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Little Stone Church Alhambra, conducted by Rev. Bertrand R. Crist. Cremation to follow. He leaves wife Elizabeth, daughter Louise of New York City, sons Harold of this city and Theodore of Long Beach, one grandchild and two sisters in Europe. Mail flowers requested to be omitted.
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Otto H. Kruger
Little Stone
Alhambra
Kruger
Glendale Sanitarium
San Marino
Virginia Road
Elizabeth M. Kruger
Louise
New York City
Harold O. Kruger
Long Beach
Europe
Bertrand R. Crist
Rotarians Upset League Leaders in Close Win
The Rotarians defeated the PTA Fathers 14 to 8 Tuesday night, shaking up the standings and signaling a possible two or three team tie for first. City Club and Scout Dads also factor in as schedules shift toward a deciding playoff next week.
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Rotarians
PTA
Service Club
Dave Cuneo
BPA
Masons
Diller
Dahlberg Named Varsity Coach At SPSM
Carl Robert Dahlberg, recently Santa Paula High School physical education instructor and varsity football coach, was chosen to succeed Frank Williamson at South Pasadena San Marino High School. A Navy veteran, he led Santa Paula to 27 wins, 2 ties, 2 losses and CIF Northern Division titles in 1948 and 1950. He holds credentials from Redlands and has two children.
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Carl Robert Dahlberg
Santa Paula High School
South Pasadena-San Marino High School
Frank Williamson
Dahlberg
Woodrow Wilson High School
Long Beach
Long Beach Junior College
University of Redlands
Navy
Upland Junior High School
Santa Paula
Miami Naval Training Station
Opinion on tax vote and local Congressmen stance
The piece notes a figure may share why he supported a tax boost while nearby Republicans opposed it. A separate line recalls the Fourth of July flag symbolism and prompts readers to reflect on its meaning. It also mentions a new high school coach Dahlberg arriving from Santa Paula with a four year program.
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Hillings
Dahlberg
Santa Paula
Elementary School Budget Up 27000 Over Last Year
Trustees approve a tentative $533,950 budget for the elementary district, up from $506,710 last year. The increase, about $27,000, will not raise the tax rate and is offset by higher valuations and state funds. Major changes include instruction up to 338,300, transport 13,000, administration 17,000, plant operation 49,000, maintenance 18,600, and auxiliary services down to 9,000.
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C. C. Trillingham
San Marino
Officer Moores Night Speeders Stop Car Rally
Huntington officers stop a San Gabriel youth speed contest between San Marino avenue and Virginia road. The pair face court Saturday on charges of no registration no operator license speed contest reckless driving no lights and possible hit and run after a car lightly struck a resident vehicle on Virginia road.
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Huntington Drive
Moore
San Gabriel
San Marino Avenue
Virginia Road
San Marino Woman's Club breaks ground for new clubhouse
Ground breaking ceremonies honor the San Marino Woman's Club as Mayor Clark E. Bell notes full backing for the project and the building's role in the cultural center. Construction starts on Huntington Drive near the Huntington School and public library with club leaders and past presidents taking part. Funds must cover rising costs, with a $15 000 shortfall to address.
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San Marino
San Marino Woman’s Club
Clark E. Bell
Cultural Center
Bell
Public Library
Huntington School
Huntington Drive
Purdum
Woman’s Club
Bers
P. Martin Baker
Ivey
Cornwell
Glenn F. McClung
Stanley Arndt
Paul
Feature by Irving G. King on Spanish War hardships
A 1908 National Tribune Stars and Stripes feature by Irving G. King of San Gabriel recalls Spanish-American War hardships. The piece centers on a ventriloquist who plays tricks on his outfit as his voice throwing talent goes unnoticed. The article was sent by a friend and surprised the author after years of memory fading.
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National Tribune and the Stars and Stripes
Irving G. King
San Gabriel
King
S. P. Now Urges Full Survey On South Pasadena San Marino Schools
S P Now calls for county survey of all interrelated problems within the South Pasadena San Marino school area. Trustees push broader study of elementary districts and district organization beyond San Marino withdrawal. Hearing set for July 11 in Los Angeles with reports by A B Hawk and a plan for a second hearing.
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South Pasadena
County Committee On
San Marino
San Marinans
County Superintendent of Schools
North Spring Street
Los Angeles
A. B. Hawk
San Marino Estate Approved for Three-Plot Subdivision
San Marino City Council approved subdividing Eben Stanley's 2811 Lombardy Road estate at the corner of San Gabriel Boulevard into three building sites. City Engineer Harold Barnett presented a map showing three large home lots in keeping with the district and his recommendations were approved.
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San Marino
Eben Stanley
Lombardy Road
San Gabriel Boulevard
Harold Barnett
Barnett
David Patton to Enter West Point Academy
David Patton, adopted son of Miss Anne Patton of 1540 Oak Grove Avenue, has passed the United States Military Academy entrance exams at West Point. He will report July 3 after receiving a West Point appointment via Congressman Samuel Yorty, following a substitute appointment when the principal appointee failed the physical. Patton, who recently graduated from Harvard Military School, is said to be entering the academy 47 years after his late uncle General Patton began his military career there.
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States Military Academy
West Point
N.Y
David Patton
Anne Patton
Oak Grove Avenue
David
Chnessman Samuel Yortz
Harvardilitary School
Ili Academy
General Patton
Private Services for Mrs. Parsons Held in Pasadena
Private services were held Tuesday at Ives and Warren Company Pasadena for Mrs. Mabel S. Parsons who died Sunday at 2791 Doresta read. She lived with her daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs Lyman C Dunbar at that address for three and a half years.
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Ives and Warren Company
Pasadena
Mabel S. Parsons
Doresta
Lyman C. Dunbar
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Kiwanis
City Club
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SPSM
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Department of Public Safety
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Veterans’ Paper
Irving King
S. P
City’s
Bank Closin Security
First National Bank
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