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07 Sep 1944
Page 1
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Newspaper
San Marino Tribune
Location
San Marino, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1944
Page
1
Fragmented OCR item lists can counts and prices for canned goods including amounts 12 IZ 21¢ 25 Z and a 5 bar package 2/9c. The text reads as a damaged retail listing with no clear event or sale context.
The California Taxpayers Association analyzes rising state aid to public schools. It cites 1943 44 district totals of about 16.5 million for 254 639 pupils in Los Angeles County and compares with 1932 33 figures of roughly 7.33 million for 254 513 pupils. It notes a 1933 constitutional shift of county school funds to the state and mentions Proposition No on the November ballot that would raise state aid by about 15 million annually.
San Gabriel Mission marks the 173rd anniversary with a three day carnival starting tomorrow through Sunday a fiesta ball a symphony orchestra concert and a queen pageant Religious ceremonies conclude the observance Sunday A Sunday morning procession and flag presentation precedes the open air mass at the San Gabriel Valley High School patio with horsemen in a parade bearing flags to honor the birthday of San Gabriel Arcangel
Last rites for Frank E. Lee were held at the First Baptist Church in Pasadena with Dr. David J. Evans officiating. Interment moved to San Gabriel cemetery. Lee, a 14 year local resident born in Illinois, had lived in California 30 years and belonged to the Pasadena church. Surviving are his widow Ella, a son Donald, a daughter Mrs. John B. Sox of Temple City, two sisters Bernice and Lena Lee, Oakland, and two grandchildren. Lash Funeral Home arranged arrangements.
In San Gabriel and San Marino, two separate crashes caused only minor damage. A car struck a truck owned by Fred Stewart on Huntingon drive near San Marino avenue, scratching the truck and bending the car’s wheel. Sgt. William Punch Jr. hit a curb, damaging the right rear wheel of his vehicle.
Promotion of Walter E Lawrence of San Marino from major to lieutenant colonel announced by the war department. Now commanding officer in Southern Italy with the air service command after overseas service in Tunis. He entered the army in 1941 and served at Mather Field Sacramento Victorville and La Junta Army Air Field. He attended UC Berkeley and was affiliated with Phi Kappa Psi. Mrs Lawrence resides with her parents in Pasadena.
Police Chief Glenn F. McClung urged parents to cooperate in protecting schoolchildren from accidents on the way to and from classes. He stressed directing children to safe routes and crossings with police guards at key intersections near the campus.
First Lt. Alfred E. Benton of the Ninth Air Force in France reports leading Thunderbolts against 35 Me109s. He collided with an enemy plane, destroyed it, and crash landed his crippled craft near safety, recounting a tight dogfight and bold rescue attempt.
Californians observe Admission Day next Saturday marking California as the 31st state. Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden West host ceremonies at the Los Angeles Police Academy with bear flag presentations. The California Bear State flag was adopted February 3, 1911, and is the eleventh of 12 flags to fly over California. The sequence begins with Carlos V’s royal ensign raised October 10, 1542 near Hueneme, followed by Drake’s England flag, the Spanish national ensign raised in 1785, and the Russian flag raised September 10, 1912 at Ft. Ross.
A poetry contest sponsored by Don Blanding for the California Federation of Chaparral themes on blood donation and plasma carries prizes for original unpublished works submitted anonymously by November 1. Entries go to Helen Hyde Jensen at 10421 Woodbridge Ave North Hollywood.
San Marino motorists must mail renewal applications for A gasoline ration books to the ration board immediately to be valid by September 22. Board chairman M Wallace McAfee urges inclusion of back covers and inspection slips with applications, available at gasoline stations.
Lieutenant Benton barely nursed the vibrating aircraft to a stop after a collision sheared a foot from a propeller blade. He avoided a bailout and landed with the plane on its nose as ground crews took showers nearby. Sgt. Carl Newsome recalled running from the shower as the incident occurred.
San Marino Public Library ends its 1944 vacation reading club with a 2 to 4 pm party for participating children and friends. Certificates for completing the program, reading 10 books on the theme America the Country of the Four Freedoms, and writing a report on one book, will be awarded to Mary Post Patricia Post Diana Wickman Donna Spencer Diane Gardner Vivian Bennistoun Janet Friederich Jane Jeffreys Glenda Crandall. Reports are on display and will be returned after the program.
Scout district committee members for San Marino will hold their first meeting of the new Scout season Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Scout cabin. Plans for the coming year will be outlined and the nominating committee will meet. Activities include a paper drive and increased camping and outdoor work for 135 Boy Scouts and 165 Cub Scouts in San Marino.
Roy P. McLaughlin, Republican candidate for Congress in the 12th district, addressed the Alhambra Kiwanis Club criticizing New Deal theorists. He accused Washington of promoting government controlled oil cartels and contrasted foreign involvement with American company restraint abroad. He urged careful study of the international, legal, and business aspects of the issue.
First Lt. John V. Croul son of Mr and Mrs C R Croul of 1754 Warwick Road earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for a raid on May 5. He has 33 missions as of August 11 served as navigator near London and later as an instructor in England after a knee wound and recovery.
San Marino Masons hosted a banquet at the South Pasadena lodge with 90 of 130 members present. Judge William B. McKesson served as toastmaster as the group awaits October grand lodge action on whether the lodge receives a charter and constitution.
Sunland defeated San Marino 7 to 1 on the Sunland diamond. Paul McCloskey and Chino led with three for five each. Guttere y earned the win while J Schmitz took the loss. Multiple players had hits and two stolen bases were recorded by Etter Cena Salas and Chino.
T. H. Boysen a security first national bank real estate officer in Los Angeles died at home from a heart attack Saturday. He was 16 years a local resident, born in Cedar Falls Iowa and Iowa State College graduate. Survivors include his widow Florence and two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held at Little Stone church Alhambra with interment in San Gabriel cemetery.
San Marino area schools and Pasadena Junior College begin fall term with registration and class organization. Registration windows run at various campuses, with detailed room assignments for junior high students and new teachers. Senior high schedules start at 9 am, with 40 minute periods, while junior high begins at 8:15 am. Cafeterias operate, lunch periods defined, and campus activities including tours and vesper service planned for Pal Day.
San Marino American Legion Post 239 opens its fall season with two WWII veterans as speakers. Machinist Mate First Class H B Inzer USN and Pfc Robert L Kelley USMC recount Pacific battles and a Saipan foxhole ordeal where Marines held off enemy troops for 20 hours and killed 20 attackers before rescue.
Col William J Fox former Oneonta club member and Henderson Field commander will discuss The War in the Pacific at a Civic Affairs program Monday 6 30 p m at the Woman s clubhouse South Pasadena Barbara Wilcox and Mrs Raymond Wilcox present readings Eula Beal contralto will sing with accompanist Mrs Norman Hassler Charles L Arthur and Louis T Fletcher San Marinans on the planning committee
Prof Macht Nix Aus, a cousin of Senor Yo No Sabe, will entertain San Marino Rotarians at noon at Pierre's. Rea L. Eaton leads the program. Last week Capt Jesse Bales of the Mira Loma quartermaster depot spoke on army rations and war dog training.
William A. Allen, superintendent, disclosed to Pasadena city manager C. W. Koiner that to relieve overloaded units serving San Marino, new facilities must be built as soon as materials arrive.
Construction in San area shows gradual August gains with one new residence valued at 2999 boosting August valuations to 6921.50. Two permits issued for garden wall and garage enlargement. Pasadena area sewage plant handles rising flow as population grows, with total daily average 10 600 gallons and 62 percent of tri city sewage treated here.
Enrollment opens for new Brownies with signups arranged by Mrs. Ralph Dow Jr. San Marino Brownie Scout chairman. Eligible are girls in grades three and four. mothers are urged to enroll daughters by calling Sycamore 3-5674.
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