Scholarship Fund For San Marino High Graduates Approved
The San Marino High School PTA approved a gift scholarship for graduates to aid further education. A five member committee led by Mrs. Norwood Berger will establish a bank held trust with two student representatives to administer. Donations and bequests are hoped to grow the fund with a 1956 first graduating class goal. Students may donate via a Work Day program contributing proceeds to the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marino
Clifford Turner
Pro
Norwood Berger
Wendell Walker
Walter Dingus
Paul Cunningham
Charles Kavanaugh
PTA
Girls’ League
Boys’ Forum
Warren Southwest Awarded Huntington Drive Resurfacing
Warren Southwest Inc was awarded the Huntington drive south side resurfacing contract from Colonial Kitchen to Bedford road as the low bidder at 12800 dollars. The firm also won the eight residential street resurfacing contract for 271938 dollars funded from city gas tax allotments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Southwest, Inc
Huntington Drive
Colonial Kitchen
Bedford Road
West Haven Crossing Held In Abeyance
Residents request a cross-over at West Haven drive and Huntington but the City Council postponed action. The council will review an expert traffic report before deciding, noting the crossing could ease Monterey road bottlenecks and speed local residents’ commutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Haven Drive
Huntington
Monterey Road
Mona
First Coffee Hour Supports Senator Kachel’s Record
The Women’s Republican leader Mrs. R G Kenyon hosted a gathering at 2725 Ardmore Road to back Senator Kachel. She urged women to mobilize for a strong home vote while Ruchel remains in Washington to register his vote as party priorities demand. Senator Knowland praised Ruchel for fiscal knowledge and his work in advancing efficient government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kachel
Warren la Barr
Ardmore Road
R. G. Kenyon
Washington
Senate
Ruchel
William F. Knowland
Knowland
California
Quote of the week bore definition and wealth critique
The column reflects on rich boys who use money to dominate others and criticizes vanity in success. It cites a psychiatrist saying the head swells when the mind stops growing and ends with the week’s quote about a bore whose life is an open book.
No Opposition In Tomorrows School Election
An unopposed election for Robert F. Treuer to continue as president of the Board of Education draws collective push for high turnout. Community groups urge residents to vote to show support and deter any write‑in challenge as district projects advance.
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Board of Education
Robert F. Treuer
Treuer
South Pasadena High School
New Unified School District
Pomona Elects Weirick Edwards and Dunlap Retires As Head
Wallace P Weirick takes office Sunday as second vice president of the Pomona College Associates for 1954 55 at the campus dinner in Claremont Robert V Edwards becomes a new director while Andrew H Dunlap retires as president and is re elected director Pomona notables include Weirick 22 Pomona grad and father of Alan class of 52 Martha class of 53 Mrs Weirick also a 22 graduate Edwards 23 Pomona alum and vice president of American Pipe and Construction Co with daughter Ann class 46 and son Malcolm class 48 The Weirick ranch near Cajon Pass serves annual student parties.
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Wallace P. Weirick
Pasquilito Drive
Pomona College Associates
Clare
Mont
Robert V. Edwards
Canterbury Road
Andrew H. Dunlap
Roxbury Road
Weirick
Pomona
Pomona College
Alan
Martha
Weirick Ranch
Cajon Pass
Edwards
American Pipe & Construction Co
Ann
Malcolm
Hotchkis To Speak To GOP Women In Arcadia
Preston Hotchkis will discuss his duties as United Nations Economic and Social Council representative at a joint San Marino and Arcadia Republican Women’s Club meeting. A 6:45 p.m. dinner precedes the 7:45 p.m. talk at 1201 South Baldwin Avenue Arcadia. reservations by Monday at Atlantic 2 8105.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marino
Arcadia
Women’s Republicant Club
Preston Hotchkis
United States
Economic and Social Council of
The
United Nations
South Baldwin Avenue
Neil Thackaberry
Atlantic
Hotchkis
Wreckers And Cards Lead After Third Twilight League Week
In the San Marino Mens Soft Ball Twilight League third week the Wreckers and City Club Cards shared first, each 3-0. May 12 Rotary beat Kiwanis 14 1, May 13 Congregational Church upset City Club Cubs 8 5. Leading hitters include City Club Cards 10 for 11, Harry Booth 6 for 7, Boll Wreckers 6 for 9, Crawford Scout Dads 7 for 11.
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San Marino
Wreckers
City Club
Rotary
Kiwanis
Congregational Church
Cubs
Tomorow
Harry Booth
Foe Wreckers
Boll
Crawford
Scout Dads Congregational Church CC
PTA
San Marinans Named to Huntington Park All Star Team
Brock Robertson and Jim Connolly of San Marino were named to the starting All Star infield for the Huntington Park league. Jim Connolly hit five home runs and eight RBIs in twelve at bats, while Brock Robertson batted .462, earned a sportsmanship plaque, and led with three hits in a 12 to 3 All Stars win. Iwat De Thomas of San Marino recreation department was chosen as All Star coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington Park
Brock Robertson
Jim Connelly
San Marino
Jim
Brock
All Stars
Iwat de Thomas
Burnett and Holley Reappointed to Planning Commission
Theodore S. Burnett and Clyde E. Holley were reappointed by the City Council to the Planning Commission to succeed themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore S. Burnett
Clyde E. Holley
Planning Commission
Census Figure Set At 12 924
Federal census takers report a population figure of 12 924, part of a nationwide policy that affects how counts alter local revenue and funding figures. The document notes the impact on annual revenue growth tied to the census outcome.
No Change Made In City Officers
Following the re election of Preston Hotch kis and Howard A Miller the San Marino City Council kept the same leadership for another year Carson W Ide was unanimously chosen to serve as mayor He pledged to maintain the citys unique government and keep the same committee structure unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marino
Preston Hotchkis
Howard A. Miller
Carson W. Ide
Ide
Plan Reception For Democratic Candidates Sunday
The San Marino Democratic Club hosts a public reception for endorsed candidates John G. Sobieski for Congress in the 25th District and Frank J. Thompson for Assembly in the 53rd District. The event runs Sunday May 23 from 3 to 6 p.m. at 1164 Adair Street. Mrs Sobieski and Mrs Thompson assist in greeting guests with Mrs George Elmendorf serving as chairman and a committee of local ladies assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Sobieski
Congress
Frank J. Thompson
Assembly
San Marino
Democratic Club
Mark Trueblood
Adair Street
George Elmendorf
Mmes
Edwin L. Clauser
Alice R. Drvver
E. Anderson Maclin
Matt Brandabur
D. Donald Bushnell
E. L. Cleary
Stanford Alumni elect Beardsley to board
At a Stanford Alumni Association meeting in Palo Alto last weekend two incumbent Southland members were reelected to the executive board and Charles E. Beardsley of Ridgeway Road was also elected. Reelected were Mrs. John N. Jeffers of La Jolla and Atty. John C. McHose of Los Angeles. William H. Stark of Fresno was elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford Alumni Association
Palo Alto
Southland
Charles E. Beardsley
Ridgeway B Road
John N. Jeffers
la Jolla
John C. McHose
Los Angeles
Fresno
William H. Stark
Titan Net Men Close Season Undefeated
Titan tennis team finishes the season 9 love winner over Montebello on May 14, running their streak to eleven straight and preserving an undefeated record for the year. Players Peery def Sanford 6-2 6-2 Roch def Helwit 6-1 6-1 Evans def Hauser 6-2 6-0 Haynes def Weeks 6-2 6-2 Gibson 6-0 6-2.
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Titan
Montebello
Invincible Titan
SMHS
Volleyball Leaders Honored At U S A Meeting
Four outstanding members of the U S Volleyball association received the Leaders in Volleyball citations at the official annual meeting held in the Tucson Arizona YMCA. Emil Breitkreutz A C Frazier Karl Miller and Thomas A Cotter were recognized with presentations by Harold T Friermood president of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Volleyball Association
Emil Breitkreutz
Wilson Avenue
Tucson
Arizona
A. C. Frazier
Long Beach
Karl R. Miller
Thomas A. Cotter
San Francisco
Harold T. Friermood
New York
Burke Opens Campaign For Re election
Assemblyman Montivel A Burke of the 53rd District announced the formal opening of his campaign for re election with Judge William M Northrup as chairman and Arthur G Kruse as treasurer. The committee includes Jesse R Ellico R R Nehls Henry Kearns C C Pearson Joseph F Brunner Sr L H Browning Dr Samuel Broadwell Ray Cromwell and Dr J E Butters. Burke's campaign headquarters are in Alhambra with two listed addresses and a Rosemead location to follow.
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Montivel A. Burke
53Rd
William M. Northrup
Arthur G. Kruse
Jesse R. Ellico
R. R. Nehls
Henry Kearns
C. C. Pearson
Joseph F. Brunner Sr
L. H. Browning
Samuel Broadwell
Ray Cromwell
J. E. Butters
Burke
East Main Street
North First Street
Alhambra
Rosemead
Two Cars Crash at Lombardy and Canterbury Intersection
An accident involving two cars driven by James M. Irving Jr of Arcadia and George Dewey Williams of Alhambra occurred last Monday morning at Lombardy and Canterbury roads. Both drivers were taken to Huntington Memorial Hospital and released after treatment for minor injuries.
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James M. Irving Jr
Cabellero Drive
Arcadia
George Dewey Williams
Pine Valley Drive
Alhambra
Lombardy
Canterbury
Huntington Memorial Hospital
More right of way suits loom over city condemnations
McClung's Iran assignment is official. San Marino's Huntington drive right of way may draw further court action after the first skirmish with L. C. Falls ended inconclusively. The city claims valid ownership to much of the strip and remains in control, but nuisance claims could still arise, costing legal fees and inconveniences over time.
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San Marino
Huntington Drive
L. C. Falls
I. N. van Nuys
Gainsborough and
Bradbury
San Gabriel Boulevard
P. E
Falls
van Nuys
Rubio Wash
Police Chief McClung Named Iran Police Activities Instructor
Glenn F. McClung, longtime San Marino police chief, is appointed Instructor of Police Activities for the Kingdom of Iran. He must report to Washington, D.C., by June 10 for indoctrination before sailing to the Near East, then pursue retirement and pension through the City Council. He leaves San Marino with his wife June 3 for training in Washington.
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Glenn F. McClung
Kingdom of Iran
Washington, D.C
Near East
McClung
San Marino
Iran
SMHS Awards Dinner Highlighted By Principal Speech
The SMHS spring awards night will be Monday May 24 at 7 30 p.m. in the San Marino High School cafeteria. Awards cover winter and spring sports with funds to support future athletic programs and Kenneth J. Fagans will deliver the principal address.
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SMHS
San Marino High School
Kenneth J. Fagans
Centennial High School
Compton
Pacific Coast Conference Officials Association
SMHS Baseball Ends Season With 4 1 Loss at Montebello
The SMHS baseball team closed its season with a 4 to 1 defeat by Montebello on Saturday. San Marino produced three doubles but could push across only one run. Coach Garland Lewis praised the effort against strong season competition.
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SMHS
Montebello
San Marino
Garland Lewis
Titans
Baseball Practice Ends Regular Season With Tight Win
The SM Greene Peyton and Wagner led a pitching trio to a 1 to 1 tie against Huntington Jr in a rehearsal game. Huntington was held to one hit as SM struck out six with Broadson among relievers.
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Greene
Peyton
Wagner Mu Rush
Baca
Huntington Jr
Broadson
Huntington
Services Held for Mrs Della S Wasem
Mrs Della S Wasem of 2265 Longden drive died last Saturday May 15 born October 27 1878 and resident of California the past 30 years Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Little Stone Church of Turner Stevens and Turner in Alhambra Interment was in Rose Hills Mausoleum Whit tier She was born in Waterloo Iowa and had lived in San Marino the past four years Surviving brothers include John J Cox of Arlington California and she belonged to the Good Neighbors Club and the Tuesday Club of Alhambra
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Waterloo
California
Della S. Wasem
Longden Drive
San Marino
John J. Cox
Arlington, Cal
Wasem
Good Neighbors Club
Alhambra
Little Stone Church
Turner, Stevens and Turner
Rose Hills Mausoleum
Whittier
Testimonial Dinner For Chief Planned By San Marino Citizens
A citizen sponsored dinner will honor Glenn F. McClung who departs that week for a government assignment in Iran. Mayor Ide announced a planning committee to arrange details, with City Clerk Kerr already handling arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief
Citizens Group
San Marino
Glenn F. McClung
Iran
Carson W. Ide
E. R. Kerr
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West Haven
Dunlap
GOP
San Marinans
Burnett
Holley
Stanford
Beardsley
Breitkreutz
Water Co
Tribune
Foreign Operations Administration
New Jersey
Detriot, Mich
Administrator of Public Safety
California Water and Telephone Company
Public Utilities Commission
Commission
South Spring Street
SM — Greene
Peyton, Troadson
Wagner
H — Robertson
Godfredson
Granada Avenue
Granada
St. Albans
Pacific Electric
Parcel Eight
Old Wash
Kensington Road
S. C. Falls
P.E
Parcel Nine
Kensington
Cambridge
Waverly
Bedford
Kenilworth
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