25 May 1967
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Newspaper
San Marino Tribune
Location
San Marino, California, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1967
Page
1
A public appeal urges observance beyond parades and speeches. Commander Larry Woran of San Marino Post 239 asks citizens to honor Old Glory with a brief ceremony at the flagpole in Lacy Park at 10 a.m. on May 30, promoting reverence and patriotism.
San Marino resident Durward Howes was elected president of the Rotary Club of Pasadena for 1967-68. A longtime civic volunteer, he has led multiple organizations, chairs, and awards, and heads the family jewelry business with wife Cynthia and six children.
Members of the San Marino Chamber of Commerce and local service clubs met to discuss the Community Fourth of July Parade and Picnic. The route will shift from Huntington Drive to Monterey Road and Sonteres Road, with Monterey Road to be closed to traffic to maintain flow on Huntington. Committee chairs were named for parade formation fireworks programs area control and more, with attendees from recreation, city management, exchange club, and local civic groups.
High school students and parents are urged to donate blood as the Red Cross and PTA sponsor the spring blood bank on Wednesday May 31 from 3 to 7 30 p m at the San Marino Masonic Temple 3130 Huntington drive. The drive seeks donors 18 and older over 110 pounds and aims to support military and local needs.
An editorial marks Memorial Day 1967 as a time to remember heroic Americans who served, noting daily heroism from distant jungles of Viet Nam to loved ones at home. It prays for a future of peace and gratitude toward those who sought to secure humanity’s destiny.
Police report eight cars in the 2400 block of Oak Knoll Avenue were sprayed with bright orange paint by a passing motorist last Friday around midnight. The incident involved eight vehicles parked along the street and unclear motive.
An urgent plea by Mmes. Robert Konsal and Jack Blackburn of the Grad Night Ballroom Committee seeks senior parents to work in the high school boys gym daily from June 3 to June 13. Immediate help is also needed to paint ballroom decorations. Contact Mrs Konfal at 739-0701 or Mrs Blackburn at 793-3855 for details.
The combined civil defense warning sirens of Los Angeles County and the city will sound Friday at 10 a.m. in the month end test. Sheriff Peter J. Pitchess announced the test features a new one minute undulating tone replacing the steady wail.
The San Marino High School Stadium Committee urges tickets for San Marino Night with the Dodgers on Saturday June 3 at 8 p.m. at Dodger Stadium. Send $4 per seat or $5 with round trip bus. buses depart 6:30 p.m. from Huntington School. Event features Mayor Hitchcock and local leaders with Pirates stars Maury Wills and Roberto Clemente among opponents.
A hypothetical noon recess injury at Valentine School illustrates why the San Marino PTA and district urge parents to sign Consent for Rendering Medical Services forms. The form allows immediate medical care if a parent or family doctor is unavailable, ensuring treatment and reducing nerve or blood vessel risk.
Mayor Harry W. Hitchcock lauds the Cultural Arts Festival in San Marino for May 30. The festival aims to spark creativity in children and residents through all forms of art, urging public participation and attendance.
Registration by mail for San Marino summer children’s swimming lessons ends at 10 p.m. Wednesday May 31. Classes limited to six students per session and are run by the San Marino Recreation Department with helpers coordinating preferred choices. First regular registration is Friday June 16 at 2:30 p.m. at the Community Pool San Marino High School.
Fire Chief Tom Almand warns San Marino residents to remove high grass and dead trees along hillsides and property lines before the dry season. He cites recent heavy rains and fears a Bel-Air style fire could overwhelm the city with only three trucks and seven firefighters on duty.
Dugald Gary Gordon a 17 year old Adair Street resident was injured when his car went out of control on Euston Road just east of Bedford Road and rolled over at about 545 p.m. Sunday He was treated at Huntington Hospital for injuries to his left arm and hand and said he tried to pass a vehicle driven by Paul Michael Palmateer 19 of Pasadena who was turning left onto Bedford Road Police made no recommendations.
A collection of aphorisms and quotes on weariness, luck, and social insight. Notes on rest, preparation, opportunity, and the value of money versus principle, drawn from everyday shop conversation and common sayings.
San Marino Unified School District confirms continued use of the Community Charter Bus System for the 1967 68 year. The rider cost rises to 70 per year from 66 due to fewer applications. Applications will be sent home. others may obtain forms from the school offices or the Administration Building Business Office at 1665 West Drive.
The San Marino Board of Education adopts a 4 percent teaching raise in the new schedule, 5.3 percent overall teaching budget increase, with starting teaching salaries at 5885 up to 31935. Classified staff gain seven percent and administrators eight percent, while some employees may not qualify. Master Plan architectural firm selection is postponed pending new bids. a special meeting is set for Thursday to decide.
Norman Krupsky of Los Robles avenue will lead San Marino American Legion Post No. 239 as commander for 1967 68. He will be joined by B K Bettelheim Edwin R Sneyd Harold Erdman Norman Fryse Maurice Gay Charles Herr Duke MacConaghy and Al Adams. A Memorial service is planned at Lacy Park Veterans Monument on Tuesday May 30 with wreath placing a brief prayer and address by Krupsky. The public is invited.
The Exchange Club of San Marino will honor high school students as February to May boy and girl of the month at a dinner on Wednesday May 31 at 7 p.m. in Rickey's Restaurant Alhambra. Recipients include Nancy Ballroth Evan Thomas February Andrea Booth Dominic Sbricca March Gail Stevens Mike Grogan April Loraine Sievers Carl Heintz May.
San Marino prepares a first Cultural Arts Festival on May 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the San Marino Women’s Club area, featuring a mall-like school parking lot, a band stand, food and drink booths, and strolling musicians. The Huntington Gym will showcase hundreds of student paintings from kindergarten through high school, with art teachers Mrs. Bert Stubbins and Mrs. Elma Boucher coordinating exhibits and reproductions for PTA programs.
A daylong schedule of performances and exhibits at the mall includes Sea Concerts by Mell and The Upper Register, photo exhibits by Douglas Bearden and Ast Rees, three toki skits by Sea Marine Players, a luncheon, and choral and instrumental acts from groups including Sweet Adelines and SMS.
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