01 Mar 1962
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Newspaper
San Marino Tribune
Location
San Marino, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1962
Page
1
The San Marino Board of Education voted to begin the next school year on September 17, one week later than this year, totaling 180 teaching days. Christmas vacation runs December 20 to January 1 and spring break is April 8 to 12.
A playful essay compares heredity to a teen boy with his mother's eyes and his father's convertible. It notes traffic jams inside a supermarket and the speed of circling the world versus finding parking. It ends by defining a bachelor as a man who believes in life liberty and happiness of pursuit.
City Engineer Milton Emerson is chairman of Sierra Madre's Civil Defense Council replacing Roscoe Morgan. Jack DeWar serves as co chairman. Emerson previously served on the Sierra Madre City Council.
The Titans outshot outblocked and outplayed South Pasadena by 21 points to win 59 38 on Friday night. Titan guard Charlie Munro notes the team’s strong rebounding and shooting as key factors in the upset victory.
Parents of San Marino High School seniors gather at Huntington School Auditorium at 7 45 p m Tuesday March 6 to review graduation plans and the annual Grad Night party. Principal John Landrum will outline the last week and graduation schedule. Mrs E Clark Hubbs and Stanley D Clark co chairpersons will present party plans.
The article explains three reasons dealers rely on newspapers for used car ads. It notes that buyers study papers for weeks before visiting, trust printed promises, and the paper pre selects viable prospects. It also observes city dealers feel the medium’s value more than smaller markets due to competition.
The analysis notes Pasadena records since 1882 show an average 19.97 inches, with 33 wetter and 46 drier years. The wettest year was 1940-41 at 46.32 inches, and 1961-62 preceded a predicted wet year after three low-rain years. Flood years followed similar patterns in 1858-60 and 1897-99.
The rains over recent weeks saved the city about 1500 dollars. City Clerk William Dundore notes water costs for Lacy Park and green areas on Huntington Drive and Sierra Madre Boulevard. About 1000 dollars saved on centerstrip watering and another 500 on Lacy Park watering.
High School stadium plans call for a concrete shelter with nominal fallout protection as per federal criteria. Committee members Ben Schmid Bud Oltmans and Ray Cherry say shelters meeting a 20 protection factor will be built, with changes approved to ensure adequate fallout safety.
Phil Morgan served as navigator aboard the Princess which finished in second place at the Acapulco yacht race, earning honors for the vessel and its crew.
Erwin C. Jones of Twin Palms drive received the Past President's award from the American Society of Insurance Management for outstanding service in insurance buying. He is supervisor of insurance and assistant treasurer at Southern California Edison, with 41 years at the company. He is a longtime resident active in civic affairs.
San Marino public schools require all new enrollees from kindergarten through adult education to receive at least one Salk polio vaccination or seek exemption under a new state law. By March 1, families will get a Certificate of Polio Immunization to be signed and filed with the school nurse.
The San Marino Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting next Wednesday March 7 at 7 30 p.m. at San Marino City Hall 2200 Huntington Drive. Milton Emerson secretary to the Commission notes the details.
Hartmetz asks the San Marino Planning Commission to approve a five lot subdivision at 660 Lombardy Place. The plan extends Lombardy Place and aims to convert the Van Nuys estate area into parcels valued around 20 000 each with homes near 70 000. The project, near California Street and San Gabriel Boulevard, involves tearing down a wing and does not require a variance.
Bill Thomas from San Marino schools receives an Academy Award nomination for costume design in a color film Babes in Toyland announced this week. Thor Petersen and Las Flores address are noted in the nomination context.
The Friends of the San Marino Public Library announce a Spring Art Fair at the library on Saturday April 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It replaces the Book Mart and will sell pictures paintings reproductions and prints. Donations are invited. Call Atlantic 28484. The project aims to buy an integrated sound system starting with a basic amplifier tuner and speakers.
Saint Felicitas and Perpetua Catholic Church seeks variances on its residential Palomar Road property. The San Marino Planning Commission will hear the request at the March 7 meeting to allow rear yard playground and parking, and a south end access road to the lot.
Pasadena San Marino Little League sets tryouts for boys ages 9 to 12 on March 10 17 and 24. Registration starts March 10 and 17 with specific times for each age group. Eligible players must be 9 to 12 by July 31 1962 and bring birth certificates. Boundaries cover San Marino and Pasadena south of Walnut to the city limits.
The year Red Cross drive begins today with appeal envelopes mailed to San Marino residents. Pasadena Red Cross chair Joo7l V. Sheldon outlines services including blood donations, aid to veterans, first aid training, fire victim care, water safety classes, nursing instruction, and senior fitness programs with 81,009 volunteer hours logged across multiple facilities.
The city lists twenty possible shelters from a civil defense survey. Chiefly in schools and churches with some homes, these sites are not yet designated. The survey notes peak day population at 9,865 and nighttime population at 13,658.
The city of San Marino reports a $30,000 advance payment for the third quarter sales and use tax, up $5,000 from the previous year. Total earnings from this tax to date reach $86,337, aligning with the $115,000 annual estimate. First quarter was $31,000 and the second quarter was $? from last year.
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