Largest San Marino Court of Honor Bestows Eagle Scouts
The San Marino Court of Honor in Huntington School Auditorium awarded six Eagle Scout honors as part of a record 283 advancements. Roy E. Maginnis led the event with Troop 5, Harry Carson, Jim Meady, Bob Hammond, and Mike Stay assisting. Full award details and names will appear next week in the Tribune.
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San Marino
Huntington School
Court of Honor
Roy E. Maginniss
Troop 5
Harry Carson
Jim Meady
Souis
Tribune
Rotarians End Conference Today at Huntington Hotel
Rotary district conference runs three days ending today with a luncheon aimed at full attendance. Local club shifts lunch to include Rotary Ams at the Huntington event. Tom J. Davis of Butte Mont, Rotary International past president, attends as speaker and visitor. The Governor's Ball after dinner near the hotel pool is sponsored by Pasadena Rotary and closes the conference.
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Huntington Hotel
Pierre’s
Rotary Ams
Huntington
John Clay
Tribune
Franklin Collins
Tom J. Davis
Butte, Mont
Rotary International
Nt Rotary International
Pasadenan Rotary Club
Crowd Hears City Hall Pleading On Foundation Variance
Large crowd attends City Council session to hear hours of pleadings on the Foundation variance petition. After over two hours of testimony, the council reserved its decision to review all submitted evidence. a court reporter will transcribe the complete record next week.
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City Hall
Memorial Day Observed as City Holiday for Memorial Day Observed as City Holiday
Memorial Day Tuesday May 30 observed as city wide holiday affecting schools, city offices, banks, and post office. Memorial Day closed schools for long weekend. stores also closed. No city mail delivery except special delivery perishable parcels. standard collections and dispatches follow holiday schedules per Pasadena post office. Community hearing drew large turnout with seating reserved for property owners, San Marino Foundation, and Masonic lodge. next week completes report.
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Pasadena
Council Chamber
Winston Avenue
San Marino Foundation
Eagle Scout Honors At San Marino Troop 4 and Post 4
Don Maginnis and Jim Keane of Troop 4 receive the Eagle Mother's Pin from Rotary Club president John Clay who also presents the pin to each mother. Bronze Eagle Palm goes to Lee Magnolia, Post 4, and Gold Palm to Arthur Heywood Jr., Troop 2, awarded by Rev. McClellan and Sidney A. Cherniss respectively.
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Don Maginnis
W. R. McClellan
Jim Keane
Robert Warren Cleary
Donald Eddy
George Gumner
James Gerhart
Maurice Jones Jr
James Goertz
Eric Pepys
John Clay
San Marino Rotary Club
Lee Magnolia
R. W. McClellan
Arthur Heywood Jr
Sidney A. Cherniss
Elected Officer Named Vice President at New England Mutual
Rolla R. Hays Jr. of Los Angeles was elected vice president of the General Agents Association at its annual conference from May 8 to 10 held at the New Ocean House in Swampscott Massachusetts.
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Rolla R. Hays Jr
Oxford Road
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Los Angeles
General Agents Association
New Ocean House
Swampscott
Massachusetts
Along the Drive Through a City of Roses and Politics
The piece notes abundant roses and scenic drives in the city while criticising national politics. It mentions Senator Tydings and alleged reforms to rename the city, plus a jab at democracy versus socialism and the seating arrangement for political performances in Washington.
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National Capital
Tydings
Washington
Council Declines To Take Sides On Fair Project
City Council will not decide on the World Transportation Fair planned for Santa Anita track this summer. Letters of protest from Dr and Mrs A G Werner and Mrs Margaret C Parr were filed and a follow up protest from T S Burnett received the same treatment.
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Santa Anita
A. G. Werner
Stoneman Pta
Margaret C. Parr
Valentine Pta
T.S. Burnett
Garden Club Launches City Tree Planting Program in San Marino
Under City Park Superintendent Armin Thurnher guidance the San Marino Garden Club forms a City Beautification Committee to coordinate street tree planting. District chairs segment neighborhoods, property owners choose preferred trees, and a nominal fee funds planting and upkeep as the program shapes tree lined streets.
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Armin Thurnber
San Marino
Ett Seteawweewe Sera
Thurnher
Southern California
Howard Miller
Dr. E. Norwood
Mess and Professional Men’s Association
Norvald T. Ulvestad
City Club
Roy Ign
San Marino Women’s Club
Charles E. Atkins
San Marino Gardens
Phillip Stay
Marino Garden Club
Hertrich
Comand
Huntington Botanicalens
Armin Thurnher
San Marino Garden Club
Local businessman escapes injury in Huntington drive crash
Floyd Glass escaped serious harm when his car spun 180 degrees and struck a telephone pole after colliding with Craig Wilson on Huntington drive and Wilson’s wife Bernice was treated for head and ankle bruises at Huntington Memorial hospital. Glass said he saw the Wilson vehicle late and tried to swerve, while Wilson claimed he didn’t see Glass until impact.
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Floyd Glass
Wilson
Huntington Drive
Glass
Craig Wilson
Aintree Lane
Los Angeles
Bernice
Huntington Memorial Hospital
J H O Connor Dies After Brief Illness
J H O Connor longtime county counsel dies at home May 21 after brief illness at 1841 Warwick Road Forest Lawn services held Wednesday Dr P M Baker officiating He was born in Bellflower and served county government over 25 years USC Law alumnus Phi Delta Phi member Los Angeles Athletic Club Survived by widow Elsie S O Connor son Robert daughter Jane.
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P. Martin Baker
Forest Lawn
John H. O’connor
Warwick Road
Bellflower
O’connor
University of Southern California School of Law
Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
Los Angeles Athletic Club
San Bernardino Mountains
Elsie S. O’connor
Robert
Jane
Newspapers and magazines collection due June 3
City announces collection of accumulated newspapers and magazines from garages and storerooms. Citizens are urged to gather and prepare readable issues for pickup by June 3.
Republican Men Plan Rally for Huntington School Auditorium
The San Marino Republican Men's Club plans an old fashioned rally at 8 pm next Wednesday at Huntington school auditorium. Candidates Tom Ball Patrick J Hillings and Mayor Stuart G Wheeler will speak with a written question format to be read by the presiding officer.
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San Marino
Republican Men’s Club
Huntington School
Richard M. Nixon
Don O. Heney
Tom Ball
Patrick J. Hillings
Stuart G. Wheeler
Jones Elected President at Long Beach Trustees Convention
Maurice Jones Jr. was elected president of the association at the annual school trustees convention in Long Beach. He has served as vice president this past year. Dr. Howard Wood of Torrance City was elected vice president and Mrs. Elizabeth F. Hudson of Long Beach City Schools was reelected secretary and treasurer.
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Long Beach
Maurice Jones Jr
Jones
Howard Wood
Torrance City
Elizabeth F. Hudson
Long Beach City
Nixon Headquarters Opened In Pasadena
Announcement of a Richard Nixon for U S Senate headquarters opening in Pasadena. Co chairmen Mrs Burt Cochran and Caryl Sheldon lead the effort with hostesses and a schedule of local unit events ahead of the June 6 primary. A Nixon rally and chicken box supper are set for June 2 at the Elks Club Pasadena with Nixon as sole speaker. Tickets available at the headquarters or from Mrs George Dunsmoor.
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Richard Nixon
U. S. Senate
Pasadena
Burt Cochran
Flintridge
San Marino
Caryl Sheldon
South
Los Robles Avenue
Pro America
George Dunsmoor
Republican Club
Democrats
Nixon
Foothill
48Th District
Republican Assembly
la Canada Valley
Republican
Elks Club
West
Colorado Street
Pension plan ready for passage
City Council prepared to pass the pension plan ordinance after a second reading, with a decision expected before the session adjourned last night.
Memorial Day Schedule Advances Tribune Copy Deadline
The Tribune observes Memorial Day May 30 as a holiday and closes office and shop. Copy news and advertising deadlines move up one day to Monday May 29 while publication date remains Thursday.
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the Tribune
Women’s Club elects officers at May installation
San Marino Woman’s Club formally installed its new executive board on Wednesday May 17 at Henry Huntington. Mrs Ernest R Purdum became president with Mrs Roy Ensign and Mrs Arthur Whistler as vice presidents. Other officers include Mrs Floyd M Sharp recording secretary and Mrs H R Linhoff financial secretary. Guests enjoyed a program by John Arnold Ford and Felix De Cola followed by tea in the gymnasium.
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San Marino Woman's Club
Henry E Huntington
Harold Dryden
Ernest R. Purdum
Roy Ensign
Arthur Whistler
Clarence Rader
Mmes
Floyd M. Sharp
Howard A. Topp
H. R. Linhoff
Gladstone B. Kellogg
Buford Wright
Roy Burton
Women’s Club
John Arnold Ford
Felix de Cola
GOP Candidates Differ In Cold War Strategy
Theodore L. Stearns notes Alhambra support for Mayor Wheeler who opposes an intensified offensive against Russia and opposes dropping leaflets over iron curtain countries. He cites Hillsing and Churchill urging caution while Wheeler avoids isolationism and endorses Roosevelt's speak softly and carry a big stick approach.
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GOP
Theodore L. Stearns
Stuart Wheeler
Alhambra
Wheeler
Monrovia
Russia
South Pasadena
Patrick J. Hillings
Mr. Stearns
Theodore Roosevelt
Morris Pendleton and Gertrude Thompson Win School Posts
Voters show increased interest in local elections at San Marino elementary schools and the South Pasadena San Marino High. Incumbent Morris B. Pendleton won unopposed with 237 votes. In the high school race Gertrude Thompson defeated Owen E. ONeill 1442 to 373. San Marino totals reached 240 with partial tabulation showing Thompson leading.
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San Marino
South Pasadena - San Marino
Morris B. Pendleton
Gertrude Thompson
Owen E. O'Neill
Thompson
Owen E. O’neill
Pendleton
O’ Neill
Howard Seidei
Poppy Days Recall Veterans Courage
On Friday and Saturday the American Legion Auxiliary will hand out red poppies made by veterans in remembrance of those who died in World War I and II. In San Marino schools and on the streets volunteers collect donations for the Poppy Fund benefiting disabled veterans and their families. Donations may be left at City Hall or Security-First National Bank, San Marino, payable to American Legion Auxiliary No. 139.
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American Leglion Auxiliary
San Marino
American Legion
Security- First National Bank
American Legion Auxiliary
John Belyea Trucking Veteran Dies
Funeral services were held May 13 in South Gate for John Belyea 96 a trucking veteran who died May 11 in an Arcadia hospital He was father to Robert Belyea and siblings and leaves 20 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren Born in Maine he came to Southern California 40 years ago and started the Belyea Freight Co during horse drawn days
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South Gate
John Belyea
Arcadia
Robert Belyea
Ridgeway Road
Parker
British Columbia
Jack
Glendale
George
el Monte
Emily Hagedorn
Ethel Swanson
Everett
Wash
Maude Berntsen
Bakersfield
Maine
California
The
Belyea Freight Co
City Council Considers Variance with City Attorney Opinion
Chief counsel Evan Sweet notes past denial of the variance and seeks a legal opinion. The City Attorney reads that Section eight empowers hearings and decisions on variances. Proponents must prove use similarity to existing approved uses, no neighborhood hardship, and alignment with the ordinance's purpose.
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Sweet
Memorial Wreath For Patton Service By Ambassador Douglas
Lewis W. Douglas, U S ambassador to Great Britain, sends a memorial wreath for General Patton’s plaque at the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, San Gabriel. Lt. Keith Ferguson will place it, with Comdr. Theodore H. Fenske guiding ushers. Service officials and veterans groups participate in the 11 a.m. May 28 Memorial Sunday observance.
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Lewis W. Douglas
United States
Great Britian
George S. Patton Jr
Episcopal Church of Our Saviour
San Gabriel
Keith Ferguson
United States Marine Corps
Theodore H. Fenske
USN
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City Council
Rotarians
Collins Partner
Thomas Ball
Huntington Auditorium
Masonic Lodge
William B. McKesson
Stanley Arndt
Clyde Holley
Garden Club
J. H. O'Connor
San
Morris Pendleton
Veterans’ Courage
Evan Sweet
Patton
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