Mrs. H Ivey Re elected President Of San Marino Club
Mrs Herbert D Ivey was unanimously reelected president of the San Marino Woman's Club at the Huntington School gym during the monthly meeting. New officers include Mrs Ernest R Purdum vice president and Mrs E G Ragatz treasurer. The club announced 402 members and net Guild Day proceeds of 1130 with 1688 raised by the Ways and Means committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert D. Ivey
San Marino Woman's Club
Clark E. Bell
Huntington School
Ernest R. Purdum
E. G. Ragatz
H. M. Rousselot
Ivey
Ways and Means
H. D. Ivey
San Marino
George Hoffman
Atlantic
Albert F. Heinze
Sycamore
E. D. Shooshan
Mildred Bryant Brooks
South Pasadena
Oliver J. Schieber
Brooks
H. C. Yates
Mesdames
Charles Oscar Cornwell
William Hertrich
Frank Brooks
K. L. Carver
Mrs. Yates
A. M. Whistler
Norman Huff
A. J. Olmsted
Dana Jones
Ewart Miller
A. M. Kelley
Lewis Howell Smith
Oscar Smith
Leo J. Lee
W . H. Butikofer
T. R. Lingle
A. E. Sears
Blane Goodson
L. C. Miller
Drama Guild hears talk on Sir James Barrie from George Phelps
George Phelps, Pasadena Community Playhouse assistant director and actor, will speak to the Drama Guild at 2:00 p.m. May 20 at 1489 Charlton Road. He will sketch Barrie's life and read excerpts, with tea to be served after. He has acted in musicals with George M. Cohan and taught at Northwestern University. The event closes the year's program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Phelps
Pasadena Community Playhouse
Drama Guild
Norval F. Myers
Charlton Road
James M. Barrie
Barrie
Phelps
George M. Cohan
Northwestern University
Carnegie Tech
Columbia University
Ing
Alpine Street
Writers’ Guild
San Marino Library Board Endorses Bond for New Facility
The San Marino Library Board urges a Yes vote on June 18 for a new public library. They outline growth needs 14 000 volumes 38 seats 3900 members and a site at West drive and Huntington. A 90 000 bond would cost about 1.25 per year for a 3000 assessed home, with tax rising and falling with valuations and bond terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marino
West Drive
Huntington
Huntington Drive
Board of Trustees
Europe
San Marino City Club Guest Night program outline
The San Marino City Club plans a May 28 meeting at 6 30 p m in the Henry E Huntington School cafeteria followed by an 8 00 p m film program in the main auditorium. Rare motion pictures from the Captain Allan Hancock Foundation Expedition aboard Velcro III will be shown, with an Allan Hancock Ensemble concert preceding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Huntington
San Marino City Club
Allan Hancock Foundation
Velcro III
San Marino
William F. Thompson
Carleton B. Tibbetts
Oscar Rasbach
Clarence W. Fe
Recruiting Board Formed By Mothers
A San Marino recruiting board of the National Legion of Mothers of America was formed with Mrs. Judson Hillman as chairman. Founders Mrs. Frances Sherrill and radio voice Mrs. Lucille Millikan spoke as plans for signing blanks at tables in the San Marino post office were outlined for Monday. Executive members include Mesdames Leslie Bliss Carson Ide Norman Huff Benjamin Bee George Dunsmoor Fred Haines Emmett Hoffman. San Marino residents are urged to listen to KMTR at 11 15 Monday and KMPC at 6 p.m. for organization programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marino
National Legion of Mothers of America
Judson Hillman
Dawn Boy to Be Presented by Huntington Graduates
Graduation exercises for the 8A class are set for June 20 at Huntington School. An operetta titled Dawn Boy will be staged on June 6 and 7 by the 8A students directed by Mrs. Emily Leonard and Mr. Kenneth White. Tickets available from the graduating class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington School
Emily Leonard
Kenneth White
Huntington Auditorium
Pinnochio Festival Theme Recital Series Summary
The article lists the final installment in a May festival directed by Coleman. It describes scenes including The Dance of Ji, Stromboli’s minstrels, Little Pinnochio, Pleasure Island, the Whale, Undersea Dancers, Honest John the Tempter, and Recessional in sequence with room and act labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
Stromboli
Little Pinnochio
Pleasure Island
Whale
Honest John the Tempter
Mrs Siever Chosen P T A President
Mrs Siever selected as president of the P T A in a school auditorium address by George L Andrews who spoke as chairman. The association’s history notes the largest Thanksgiving and Christmas In Gathering with financial assistance to less privileged members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Blair Wallace
George L. Andrews
May Festival at Stoneman School
Stoneman School held its annual May Festival in the school gardens with a capacity audience. The King Allen Tapfer and Queen Susie Thomas led a royal procession and viewed performances by Kinderband, a pole dance, a California Dance, square dancing, and a posture drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoneman School
Allen Tapfer
Susie Thomas
Dexter Ragatz
San Marino Student Wins Senior Fellowship at Dartmouth
Lawrence Evans Thompson of San Marino, one of seven Dartmouth seniors chosen for Senior Fellowships, will study old age pensions next year with no tuition or exams required. He is an economics major, Glee Club member, Alpha Delta Phi, and former soccer player. Barbara Thompson, sister, attends nearby high school and leads the Girls' League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartmouth College
San Marino
Lawrence Evans Thompson
Donald Rockwell Thompson
Monterey Road
Ernest Martin Hopkins
Thompson
Green Key
Glee Club
Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity
Dartmouth
South Pasadena
California
Barbara Thompson
South Pasadena-San Marino
Swift Named New Garden Club President for 1940 41
Mrs Chester A Swift will serve as president of the San Marino Garden Club for 1940 41 after the Tuesday election at the monthly meeting hosted by Mrs F L Ryder. Other officers were elected including Howard Seidell as first vice president William Hertrich as second vice president Harwood Thayer as recording secretary Richard Reese as treasurer Herman Hurbhle as corresponding secretary and Harold Granrud as historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester A. Swift
San Marino
Howard A. Seidell
William Hertrich
Harwood Thayer
Richard G. Reese
Herman D. Hurbhle
Harold H. Granrud
Colonial Type Construction Dominates Local Permits This Month
A two week survey of building permits shows Colonial style projects far ahead of English designs. Notable permits include an English home at 1657 Charlton road for Floyd Merritts costing 12 500 with Wm. C. Crowell Co. as contractor, and several Colonial residences and additions across Pasadena Los Angeles and San Marino totaling 49 274 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Ben Parker
Lorain Road
Charlton Road
Floyd C. Merritts
Alpine Drive
Wm. C. Crowell Co
Pasadena
Sierra Madre
J. A. Colegrove
Berendo
Los Angeles
Jones and George
H. C. Weises
Brentford Road
R. S. Dorris
del Mar
C. L. Cox
H. O
Oak Grove
F. Baldwin
Rosalind
R. Crandall
Wall
Amy Cochran
Mission
J. T. Sibley
Cub Pack to Hold Meeting Tuesday in Huntington School
San Marino Cub Pack No. 1 will hold its second meeting and first regular monthly pack meeting on Tuesday night May 21 at 7 00 pm in the Huntington School Auditorium. Parents may inspect handiwork and Den Fathers under Don ald Batman will chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marino
Cub Pack No. 1
Huntington School
Donald Batman
Wolf Bank
Den
Pack
Zunis
R. P. Harper
Alan Robertson
Blackfeet
D. G. DePledge
J. Kenneth Hull
W. F. Lyte
E. C. Kenyon
E. G. L. Smith
Walter Moore
Maurice Jones
San Marino Citizens Draft Faries and Paul for Joint High School Board
San Marino residents drafted McIntyre Faries and William G. Paul to run in the South Pasadena San Marino High School Board of Education election set for June 7. George A. Hooper will not seek reelection. filing for the three seats closes May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntyre Faries
William Paul
Joint
San
Faries
Los Angeles
Ridgeway Road
Barbara
Midge
Huntington
San Marino
South Pasadena
Occidental College
Phi Beta Kappa
U.S.C
Southwestern Law School
Oneonta Club
San Marino American Legion Post
Superior Court
Citizens Committee
Southwestern University
Occidental Alumni Association
Geo Hooper Declines Run for School Board Seat
South Pasadena San Marino high school district president George A Hooper releases a statement saying he will not run for re election. He notes prior refusal to be a candidate and cites the need for stability after a recent district tragedy despite requests from teachers voters and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Hooper
South Pasadena-San Marino
San Marino
South Pasadena
Martin Scott to Speak at Rotary Club
Martin Scott a chartered life underwriter will discuss life insurance annuities and key facts of his business at the San Marino Rotary Club noon meeting held at the Hotel Huntington. Last week Judge Frank C. Collier spoke on trial judge experiences and his views on probation for youth and the death penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Scott
San Marino
Collier
Bill McKesson Nominated Post Commander
San Marino Post 239 American Legion met at the San Gabriel Country Club with August Pierre presiding. The nominating committee proposed William B. McKesson as Commander and listed several officers for 1939 40. next meeting will allow floor nominations though none are expected. Judge Leroy Dawson spoke on Are You Going to War referencing his World War II era experiences and critiqued past leadership as unprepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Dawson
San Marino
American Legion
San Gabriel Country Club
August Pierre
W. G. Paul
K. J. Good
H. A. Armstrong
William B. McKesson
Allan B. Maxwell
Los Angeles
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H. Ivey
Woman’s Club
Edna F. Brainerd
Library Board
Leslie E. Bliss
Herbert D. Ivey Preston Hotchkis
W. A. Martin
Eleanor B. Macfarland
City Club
Allan Hancock
Siever
P.T.A
Stoneman
Lawrence Thompson
Mrs. Swift
Lloyd Casper
Mr. Cosper
Cosper
Altadena
Casper
Paul C. Merrill
Seidell
Robert Campbell
Cub Pack
Paul
Oak Knoll Avenue
San Marina
Stanford University
the Tribune
Geo. Hooper
Rotary Club
Bill McKesson
Legion
Judge Dawson
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