City Club Debates Tax Burden And State Spending
A San Marino City Club session led by Carleton Tibbetts discusses tax policy with J. M. Ree of the California Taxpayers Association. The talk shows rising taxes hurt business, with California figures from 1909 to 1935 illustrating large budget growth, increased grants, more state activity, and a growing general fund deficit, signaling strain on private enterprise and economic welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marino
Carleton Tibbetts
Dent
Roner
J. M. Ree
Calina Taxpayers’ Association
Califor
Barefoot Burglar Roams San Marino Neighborhood
Police chased a suspected burglar through San Marino after he ransacked the Pedersen home at 2390 Monterey Road and skulked near Mayor Lacy’s property at 1518 Garfield Avenue. The 60 year old, 160 pound suspect was identified as Garrett Clyde Reynolds, who has a long criminal history. He fled after a brief search by officers from Pasadena and Alhambra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Arthur Pedersen
Monterey Road
Richard Lacy
Garfield Avenue
Jess Black
Lacy
Lacy Grounds
Black
Hugh Stewart
Wilson Avenue
Perry Archer
Pasadena
Alhambra
John R. O’camb
North Stoneman
Garrett Clyde Reynolds
Santa Monica
Folsom
California
Bay Region
Pedersen
Reservations For Fathers Jinx Closed
Crowds fill Huntington School tonight for a Fathers night show with about 370 reservations for dinner. The meal moved from cafeteria to gym to seat more guests, with 500 auditorium seats and 150 extra seats for non diners, inviting all to attend the musical comedy performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington School
Distinguished Clergyman To Come Here In San Marino
Dr. Ralph Atkinson of South Pasadena has bought a lot on Euclid Avenue north of Mission and will build a home soon. He is synodical superintendent of missions for California for the United Presbyterian church and a veteran pastor. He is father in law of John M. Peirce, speaker at the City Club’s last meeting. San Marino welcomes Dr Atkinson and family.
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Ralph Atkinson
Fremont Avenue
Pasadena
Euclid Avenue
Mission
Atkinson
California
United Presbyterian Church
Minis
John M. Peirce
City Club
San Marino
Dr. Atkinson
Ethiopian Chorus to Sing in South Pasadena Concert
The final number on the Young People’s Concert Course will be presented Tuesday afternoon March 81 in the Senior High School Auditorium. The Ethiopian Chorus from Southern California, led by Frieza Shaw, performs authentic Ethiopian chants and Negro spirituals with selections from Show Boat. Tickets are available at the box office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Frieza Shaw
Ofice
Evaluation of Motion Pictures at Stoneman P T A Meet
Mrs. Anne Harris presented a motion picture discussion at the George S. Stoneman P T A meeting, substituting for ill state chairman Leo B. Hedges. She cited 1935 California Congress resolutions urging wholesome films, school curriculum integration, parental guidance, and careful theater selection to protect children’s health and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Harris
Motion Picture Committee of Parents and
George S. Stoneman
Parent-Teacher Association
Harris
Leo B. Hedges
Los Angeles
California Congress of Parents and Teachers
Postmaster G H Banning Confirmed by Senate
Senate confirmation ends South Pasadena postoffice row over George H. Banning who was acting since November 21, 1935 amid civil service exams and political maneuvering. Banning aided the South Pasadena post office project and coauthored California history with his uncle William Banning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
George H. Banning
William Gibbs McAdoo
South Pasadena
Banning
Alonzo B. Kirk
Kirk
Congressman Hoeppel
Dr. Kirk
Civil Service Commission
E. O. Wickster
William Banning
Concord
California
Post Office Department
Registration Deadline Urges Voters To Act Now
The notice warns that the deadline is March 26 and urges immediate registration to avoid being unable to vote. It frames not voting as a crime and calls on citizens to register without delay amid a perceived national nuisance.
San Marino P T A to Hold April Council Meeting
San Marino will entertain the South Pasadena San Marino P T A Council on Thursday April 2 at Huntington School. The all day meeting will include the annual report and election of council officers to be held then to avoid interfering with state and district official selections. Mr. Lemuel C No president to be chosen for the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marino
South Pasadena- San Marino
P.T. A
Huntington School
Lemuel C
San Marino Builds Toward $100000 Mark in City Program
San Marino continues its rapid building drive as the total reaches $108502, with new permits for several residences. A.Schleicher of Pasadena will erect two seven room houses on South Oakland and North Gai, costing about $6700 each. E. Jones, C. Tapier, Heitschmidt, and Roy G. Lockhart oversee additional projects including a 12 room two story home on Pasqualito drive and other seven room residences in South Pasadena. Architekt O. Eagle and contractor O. Huth are noted on several sites as work progresses toward the mid month target.
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San Marino
George Crowshey
A.schleicher
South
Oakland
Pasadena
North Gai
E. Jones
Southerly
Hills
C. E. Tapier
W. Street
Los Angeles
Pasqualito
Archi Heitschmidt
Roy G. Lockhart
Pershing Square
Earl
State Picnic Calls Los Angeles Siders Home
Nebraska summons her sons in California to Grove Park Los Angeles for a memorable gathering. Missouri calls its Californians to Bixby Park Long Beach on Sunday from 10 a m until evening for a reunion of Missourians now in California.
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Nebraska
California
Grove Park
Los Angeles
Missouri
Bixby Park
San Marino Telephone Case Answers Rail Commission Complaint
The Southern California Telephone Company filed its formal answer to San Marino residents' complaint seeking relief from tolls and split service. It argues San Marino subscribers receive adequate service at fair rates and asks dismissal. Complainants want trial date. issues include split Pasadena and Alhambra exchanges and toll charges for calls within city. J. D. Snodgrass chairs the San Marino telephone users group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern California Telephone Company
San Marino
Railroad Commission
Pasadena
Alhambra
Huntington Drive
Commission
J. D. Snodgrass
Southwestern Academy Cadet Shows Hobby in Models
Johnathan Vordermark, cadet lieutenant at Southwestern Military Academy, exhibits airplane and ship models at the University Club in Pasadena. His display includes Wiley Post’s Winnie Mae, a Viking ship, a Roman galley, the destroyer Preston, a Martin bomber, a Curtis Hawk, and other ships, drawing admiration from club members.
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Johnathan Vordermark
Southwestern Military Academy
University Club
Pasadena
Wiley Post
Winnie Mae
Preston
Sierra Madre Wisteria Vine Blooms At Annual Fete
The Sierra Madre Wis teria Fete opens with a luncheon honoring the newspaper fraternity. Larry Goshorn publisher of the Sierra Madre News hosts and toasts. The event draws publishers from the San Gabriel Valley as the famed vine promises abundant blossoms this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierra Madre
Larry Goshorn
Sierra Madre News
San Gabriel Valley
Rare Cycad Display Draws Garden Fans at Huntington Library
At Huntington Library visitors glimpse cycad collection with rare fruiting Cycas revoluta plants. Three cycads on the Art Gallery terrace are about 500 years old, imported from Japan in 1912, while others mature along the garden paths beside azaleas and camellias.
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Huntington Library
William Hertrich
Huntington Botanical Gardens
Art Gallery Terrace
Japan
Auto Death in San Marino After Wreck At Alhambra Road
The first San Marino traffic fatality in 18 months occurred early Monday when Lorenzo Nunez Jr. 26 of San Gabriel died as his car overturned at the Virginia Lorain Alhambra intersection. Nick Delgado 26 of San Gabriel and passenger John Miller 625 West Santa Anita were injured. Delgado, held on $1000 bail for driving under the influence, faces a preliminary hearing Friday.
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San Marino
Lorenzo Nunez, Jr
el Monte
San Gabriel
Virginia, Lorain
Alhambra
Henry A. Armstrong
Virginia Road
M. E. Frank
Nunez
Nick Delgado
East Main Street
John Miller
Santa Anita
Alhambra Health Center
Delgado
DuBois Mortuary
Los Angeles County
Frank
Carroll Holt
Jess Black
Ray Bahn
Miler
Justice of the Peace
C. E. Christopher
Alhambr
Young Girl Injured In Auto Crash Saturday Morning
Miss Carola Mueller of 2955 Monterey Road sustained contusions and abrasions to her left leg and forehead when the car she drove collided with a vehicle driven by Jack S. Allen of Pasadena as Mr Caye turned into his driveway. She received treatment at the Pasadena Emergency Hospital and is a student at South Pasadena High School.
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Carola Mueller
Monterey Road
Alexander S. Mueller
Rober D. Coye
Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena
Collisio
Jack S. Allen
Caye
Miss Mueller
Pasadena Emergency Hospital
South Pasadena High School
East Lynne at Studio Theater Brings Old Fashioned Melodrama
The Studio Theater presents East Lynne from March 26 to April 4 at Old Mill and Monterey road with a period production aiming for 1890 accuracy. Cast includes John Bauer as Sir Archibald Doris Brealey as Cornelia Noel Bates as Lady Isabel and Harry Cook as Levison with Evelyn Bates in the lead female role.
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Louise Liebhardt
San Marino
Studio Theater
East Lynne
Harry Cook
Francis Levison
Evelyn Bates
Isabel
Levison
Studio
Old Mill
Monterey Road
Edith Ann Leasure
Pasadena
Piano Purchased by Choral Club for P T A Room
The San Marino Choral Club with Huntington P T A and school board aid bought a piano for the new P T A room. Under Albert J Adams the club rehearses Mondays at 12 15 in the P T A room. A spring concert on May 18 in Huntington School auditorium will raise funds to pay for the piano.
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San Marino Choral Club
Huntington P.T. A
P.T. A
Albert J. Adams
Huntington School
Auditorium Dedication Great Success at Huntington School
The March 20 dedication of the Henry E. Huntington School auditorium drew a crowded audience and enthusiastic praise. The program featured the School Orchestra, guitar duet, glee club, boys quartet, a grade 8-A playlet The Stolen Prince and a Corona overture. Guests included Archie Clifton and local board members. K L Carver gave the dedicatory address praising the board’s progress and use of federal materials funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marino
Henry E. Huntington School
Jimmie Tourtelote
Howard Wright
Girls’ Glee Club
Carver
Huntington P.T. A
K. L. Carver
Elmer C. Neher
San Marino and Turkey Still At War
Ripley notes in Believe It or Not that San Marino and Turkey have not signed peace since World War I. San Marino, 42 square miles with about 14 000 people, 1200 strong army, allied with Italy in the war. Turkey failed to include San Marino in the Serres peace treaty, leaving a formal state of war and a Turkish alien enemy in San Marino.
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Ripley
San Marino
Turkey
Italy
Serres
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Stoneman P.T.A
G. H. Banning
Oo City
Serrano Avenue
Tak
East Walnut
R. M. Hudson
102 Avenue
Pasade
Lorain Road
French O. Eagle
O. O. Huth
H. A. Armstrong
San
Southwestern Academy
Virginia
Alhambra Road
Choral Club
The
Republic
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