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VOLUME 20 OCTOBER - NOVEMBER, 1939 NUMBER 9 9,n, 7.Piz 9,dAtte On the "Municipal" Bus Subject 3 Mr. Patron Speaks Up 12 Community Chest 3 Virgil Operator Skipper of Sea Scout Troop 14 15 Instruction Classes Popular 4 Mother Goose for Trainmen's Children A. L. Davis Awarded President's Personnel News 5 Perpetual Golf Trophy 15 New Books in the Library 6 New Coaches 16 Shop's Show Features Talented Youngsters 7 Accident Chart for September 16 Soccer 8 Operating Results for September 16 Baseball Banquet Well Attended 8 LARY'S Younger Generation 17 Long Shot 9 Division News 18 By Bill Held, Claim Dept. Trading Post 22 For the Ladies 10 Clubs and Vets 22 DOUBLE PUNCHES By Special Wire from H. W. Mueller, Virgil and Santa Monica

Being a transportation em- 2000 Bucharest traffic cops in a state of ploye in dear old London at the CONDOCTORE TTES jitters. Everyone knows how par- present time is not an enviable AND TOO DARK rots like to ape noises. Well, the TO SEE THEM . job. The frequent black-outs DAWSH IT parrots of residents near traffic have given many a London driv- crossings were no exception and er white hairs. Imagine yourself pretty soon they had the imita- on a moonless night, floating tion of the cops' whistle down to a across Wilshire and Western "t", with the result that the roar- around 11 p.m. with nary a light ing traffic was all confusion. So in the city, only a substitute il- now a law has been passed: No parrot cages are allowed to hang lumination with the strength of Transport Board has put 2000 in windows near traffic centers. an anemic tallow candle and you women conductors to work there have an idea what the boys over is hope that feminine sweetness • there have to put up with. In will lighten the travel annoyances So progress marches on, but we addition, conductors complain of the London public. still think that parrots are not that many Londoners take ad- • half as bad as newspaper boys vantage of the artificial dark- Every city has its own traffic in the center of the street who be- ness and hand the conductor problems but not many have the have like cowboys on the lone "phonies". Now that the London peculiar annoyance that had the prairie.

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PEAKING of Dictatorships, it's Here are a few facts we that of our personal welfare, to know hardly necessary to look beyond the facts of this proposition which S should all be familiar with our own backyard to become ac- we will be called upon to decide on quainted with the meaning of this concerning the Bus Propo- December 12. term. It is time for every citizen of sition to Be Voted on A further article on this matter Los Angeles to "Stop, Look and will be published in the December December 12. Listen" when three individuals pro- issue of TWO BELLS. pose a scheme involving the expen- diture of hundreds of thousands of the taxpayers' dollars over which they are to have sole control. Borrow money up to the sum of TEN MILLION DOLLARS for the CHEST DRIVE ON Without previous transportation purpose of acquiring, enlarging or The signal to "GO" was given to experience, three men — Joseph F. extending the so-called "municipal" the volunteers in the current Com- Quinn, Stephen M. Kreta and George system and issue in exchange notes, munity Chest campaign October 26, W. McDill—are submitting to the certificates or other evidence of in- and the Chest-area-wide push over voters of Los Angeles, on December debtedness. The principal and in- 488 square miles will be started No- 12, a proposal that a so-called "mun- terest of any money so borrowed vember 8, it is announced. Approxi- icipal" bus system be established is to be repaid only out of the sug- mately 18,000 volunteers, who are with themselves at the head of it, gested "Transportation Revenue also donors, will be in the field in- each drawing $5000 a year. Some of Fund" (money received from the spired by the theme of the Chest the provisions of this unusual docu- furnishing of transportation or any campaign: "America's great heart ment are worth looking over. other source in connection with the is America's great strength." This is In the first place the promoters operation of the proposed system.) a call for workers and contributors to the democratic ideal wherein citi- are, by the terms of the proposed Demand from the City Council up zens have the responsibility and the ordinance, empowered to make con- to $250,000 a year if revenue taken privilege of helping to meet human tracts for expenditures to be paid in is not sufficient. for in whole or in part in succeed- needs on a voluntary basis. Pay themselves each $5000 a year ing years. It is not necessary for Confronted with a heavy under- and set up a complete staff to over- them to obtain any other authority subscription to the Chest last year, than the ordinance to obligate the see the operation of the system at the Chest's 88 member-agencies were city for debts for years to come. Not whatever salaries they determine. literally astounded with the on-rush only that, but if any law at present It should be noted that while there of individuals and family appeals in effect should conflict with their is much loose talk about a "5c fare" for help. In the past twelve months plans, the City Council is obliged to the proposed ordinance specifically the 88 agencies served 523,000 peo- see that further laws are enacted so states the fare is "not to exceed 7 ple, of whom 201,550 were children that the adverse law may be set cents." There is no provision made and 321,950 were adults, in the aside. for a special school fare such as four fields of service: Child Care, The proposed ordinance also con- this company offers to children at Health and hospitalization, Family tains the following eye-opening 3Y2 cents. Welfare, and Group work or charac- clauses which would allow the pro- While the selfish interests behind ter-building. Some had more than ponents of the scheme to: this ordinance are obvious, and while one type of service. the electorate of Los Angeles has Appoint themselves for a term of Afforded this exact definition of previously rejected former "muni- 4 years as the "Transportation what may be expected the coming cipal" proposals as impractical Board" with practically unlimited year, the agencies are making an and undesirable, no one in Los powers. urgent plea to conscientious citizens Angeles, least of all those of us Buy, lease, contract, rent, option, who are employes of this company, and public and private employes to acquire or condemn any Los Angeles should discount the dangerous possi- measure their pledges this year with property they may wish. bilities inherent in this proposed more generosity. To carry on with Contract for operating equipment ordinance. It is up to all of us from any sense of completeness, the agen- on any terms they deem suitable. a civic standpoint as well as from cy experts say, the Chest goal of

Page 3 OCTOBER, 1939 • $3,221,720 must be reached and mayhap exceeded this campaign. Where Chest Dollars Go In considering the fact that ap- proximately $1,300,000 was spent by the 88 Chest agencies last year right in our own community solely for food, provisions, clothing, medicines, chemicals, etc., etc., the "dollar an- alysis" of a representative Chest agency: the Childrens' Hospital, is presented herewith. The dollar came from: invest- ments, 5 cents; gifts, 12 cents; sal- A group of employes listen to Frank H. Markley (insert) during a vage, etc., 3 cents; patients paying, recent discussion in Room 309, main building. 26 cents; Community Chest, 54 cents. It was spent thusly: 37 cents for professional care; 15 cents for Instruction Classes Popular labor; 8/8 cents for administration a course in cription illustrated with lantern salaries; 2% cents for taxes; 2 1/4 N October 3, 1939, equipment instruction w a s slides of the design and construc- cents for utilities; 2 1/4 cents for in- O started by our Equipment Instructor, tion of a particular piece or group surance; 1 1/4 cents for interest on Mr. F. H. Markley, in room 309 of of equipment. Prior to the com- mortgage; and 30 3/4 cents for hos- mencement of his description, an out- pital suplies. the Los Angeles Railway Building, with an enrollment of 160. line is handed to each member of the Truly, says President Frank N. The group has been divided into class, so that he may make notes Rush, of the Chest, such services de- four classes which meet from 12:30 pertaining to the features of the serve our generous support. p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays; equipment that he is describing. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays; At the end of that class period the 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Wednes- instructor passes to each member of YOUR VOTE NEEDED the class a questionnaire which is The right to vote, and by so do- days, and 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thursdays. The course of instruc- designed to bring out the principle ing to live under a free, democratic features of operation and mainten- form of government, is a privilege tion for each class is the same, and the various periods have been sel- ance of that equipment. The class of the American people not shared members have until the next class by three-fourths of the world's other ected to give both the night and day men an opportunity to attend. There period, which is one week, to obtain inhabitants. were so many in the evening class the answers to the questions, and are But the right to vote is not always that it was decided to divide it into expected to be prepared at the next exercised by all Americans. In oth- three sections, so that more indi- class to answer the questions. They er words, we guard this right jeal- vidual attention might be given to may obtain the answers from their ously and would die to protect it, members by the instructor. own experience, discussion among but we do not afford ourselves of themselves, asking the supervisory The course is fundamentally for the opportunities it presents us. force, or reading from text books the purpose of affording an oppor- and periodicals. At the next class Part of the American way to live tunity to the personnel of the Me- is to vote. Regardless of how you chanical and Automotive Depart- the instructor calls upon the mem- bers at random for answering the vote, it is essential to the perfect ments to learn more about the de- operation of this Democracy that questions and amplifies the discus- sign, construction and maintenance sion when desirable. you DO VOTE. of the equipment. The issues on the ballot of the The class is conducted in a uni- It has been carefully planned, and November 7 special election are of form manner and attendances are will cover the general features of paramount importance and great regularly recorded. design and construction of equip- concern to ALL the voters of Cali- The supervisory group meeting is fornia. They are important to YOU. ment used in city service and the held every Monday from 7:30 p.m. The only way YOU can have a voice specific features and maintenance to 9:30 p.m. for discussions of the in the decision on these issues is to problems of our own equipment. same subjects covered in the above- go to the polls and VOTE. The instructor, first, gives a des- mentioned Instruction Course.

Page 4 • TWO BELLS in London, England, November 26, News From LARY Sick Folks 1865, and entered the service as a By R. A. PIERSON, Supt. of Personnel Car Repairer in the Mechanical De- partment, August 14, 1907, he was During the month of September in Lavelle, Pennsylvania, March 15, appointed Watchman May 16, 1929, there were 28 employes confined to 1872, and was employed as Car and appointed Flagman March 1, the hospital, which represents 201 Repairer, Mechanical Department, 1937. Mr. Jones is survived by his hospital days. The cost of the hos- July 22, 1911, transferred to Mot- wife, two daughters and two sons. pital service was $1,260. orman, Division 1, June 29, 1917, The wife of Otto Augustus Dixon, Regret to report the deaths of appointed Watchman October 16, Watchman, Mechanical Department, seven employes and the deaths of 1933, appointed Flagman March 1, died September 24, 1939. the wives of three employes during 1939, and on July 1, 1939, trans- Jorgen Hans Jensen, on the Pen- the month of September. The em- ferred to Watchman. Mr. Long is sion Roll, died September 19, 1939. ployes who died were covered under survived by his widow, two sons and He was born in Skalskor, Denmark, our Group Life Insurance Policy and two daughters. January 20, 1870, and entered the the employes whose wives died were William Wilbert Yates, on the service as Machinist in the Mechan- members of the Wives' Death Benefit Pension Roll, died September 24, ical Department May 1, 1907, and Fund. 1939. He was born in Buffalo, Wis- was placed on the Pension Roll During the month of September consin, July 23, 1873, and entered September 16, 1932. Mr. Jensen is there were 132 employes who were the service of this Company as a survived by his wife and a daughter. ill and received indemnity under our Motorman March 11, 1915, placed Group Sickness and Accident Insur- on the Pension Roll September 1, APPRECIATION ance Policy. 1931. Mr. Yates is survived by his Expressions of appreciation for widow. the sympathy extended them during Thomas Walter Birmingham, on their recent bereavements have been OBITUARY the Pension Roll, died September received by the Company from Mrs. Arthur E. Tuffing, on the Pension 22, 1939. He was born in Boston, Edna Tracewell; H. A. Powell; Mrs. Roll, died October 21, 1939. He Massachusetts, November 23, 1855, Long and family, 0. A. Dixon and was born in Eidenburg, Ohio, April and entered the service as a Con- family; Mrs. W. J. Jones and fam- 30, 1870, and entered the service of ductor, Division 1, February 13, ily; Mrs. Jennie Dorsey and family, this Company as Motorman Division 1889, he was appointed Flagman niece of J. J. Griffin, and the Gaston family. 3, January 14, 1915, placed on the October 11, 1924, appointed Uni- Pension Roll, effective October 1, form Inspector on March 28, 1927, 1937. Mr. Tuffing is survived by his and he was placed on the Pension PENSION ROLL widow Mrs. May P. Tuffing. Roll April 1, 1930. Mr. Birming- Albert Miller, Watchman, Mech- The wife of George S. S. Lambert, ham is survived by his wife and a anical Department, was placed on the daughter. Machinist, Department 10, died Pension Roll, effective October 22, August 28, 1939. John Joseph Griffin, on the Pen- 1939. Mr. Miller entered the serv- Oliver Johnson Hastings, on the sion Roll, died September 23, 1939. ice as Conductor, Division 2, De- Pension Roll, died October 8, 1939. He was born in Ireland, June 10, cember 2, 1903, transferred to Mot- He was born in London County, 1864, and entered the service Octo- orman January 13, 1904, appointed ber 1, 1891 as a Barnman, appoint- Conn., October 9, 1860, and entered Towerman May 23, 1907, returned the service of this Company as As- ed Conductor August 1, 1892, on to train service June 30, 1916, ap- May 9, 1921 he was appointed sistant Bookkeeper April 11, 1904, pointed Instructor January 1, 1920, later appointed Assistant Auditor, Watchman in the Mechanical De- appointed Towerman September 26, partment, August 31, 1921, he re- and placed on the Pension Roll Sep- 1923, appointed Trafficman April, turned to train service as a Conduc- tember 18, 1932. Mr. Hastings is 1932, and appointed Flagman June survived by a niece. tor, Divi :on 1, and on September 9, 1937, appointed Watchman July 1, 1921 he was apnGiiited Flagman, 1, 1939. His present address is The wife of Frederick E. Gaston, he was placed on th • Pension Roll 3050 West Pico St., Los Angeles, on the Pension Roll, died October December 1, 1930. Mr. Griffin is Calif. 16, 1939. survived by his niece. Albert Lee Dellinger, Carpenter, Francis Frederick Long, Watch- Walter James Jones, Flagman, Mechanical Department, was placed man, Engineering Department, died Transportation Department, died on the Pension Roll, effective Oc- September 14, 1939. He was born September 22, 1939. He was born tober 1, 1939. Mr. Dellinger entered

OCTOBER, 1939 • Page 5 the service March 4, 1918 as Car- Coach Operator A. G. Hickey (16th vision 4) and Mrs. T. 0. Latham, on penter, appointed Head Wreck Re- Street) married to Miss Margaret August 29. pairer February 1, 1932, appointed Laguna on October 1. Raymond Michael, born to Car- Carpenter April 1, 1938. His pres- Conductor Myron W. Peterson penter (So. Park Shops) and Mrs. ent address is 1151 West 101st St., (Division 5) married to Miss Mar- Jim Hopp, on September 7. Los Angeles. guerite H. Yost on October 8. Patricia Joe, born to Conductor Coach Operator L. W. Lusk (16th (Division 5) and Mrs. W. B. Smith Street) married to Miss Barbara on September 21. Perkins on October 12. Marvin Duane, born to Operator (Virgil) and Mrs. C. D. Kelley on September 23. Harold George, born to Motorman (Division 1) and Mrs. E. G. Rehm on October 4. Nancy Jane, born to Conductor BEST WISHES TO: (Division 5) and Mrs. S. E. Lusby Coach Operator H. T. Megill (16th on October 5. Street) married to Miss Verna Wil- Arlene Lou, born to Motorman son on July 24. (Division 5) and Mrs. S. R. Waldal Motorman G. P. Shea (Division on October 8. 1) married to Miss Nellie Bernice CONGRATULATIONS TO: Coral Evonne, born to Painter Lloyd on August 29. (So. Park Shops) and Mrs. H. F. Conductor C. C. Collins (Division Lawrence Bradley, born to Con- Cass on October 14. 4) married to Miss Eunice Munyer ductor (Division 5) and Mrs. P. Robert Bruce Kalani, born to on September 10. Manning on August 15. Painter (So. Park Shops) and Mrs. Wilshire Coach Operator G. B. Randall Bente, born to Motorman L. Graham on October 14. Dossey (16th Street) married to Miss (Division 5) and Mrs. R. E. Hebert Susan Ann, born to Conductor Victoria Meria Foglino on September on August 28. (Division 1) and Mrs. M. H. Rem- 16. Robert Ernest, born to Clerk (Di- ington on October 16.

NEW BOOKS IN LIBRARY TRANSMISSIONS interest to employes of the Los sociation. 1938. This memor- New Forms of Transmission. Par- Angeles Railway because of andum gives factors favoring doe. Torque converter and Mr. H. E. Jordan's work in con- near-side and far-side stops, fluid flywheel is described in nection with the research which practice of the transit industry this article and touches quite resulted in the report. in designating location of stop- briefly upon other new forms FUELS & LUBRICANTS—Tests ping places, viewpoints of city of drive being experimented A.S.T.M. Standards on Petroleum officials, and various addresses with. From the A. T. A. Pro- Products and Lubricants. A. S. on the subject. ceedings, 1939. T. M., 1939. A source of all Accidents MOTOR COACHES—Gassing petroleum test methods, defini- Annual Report of the A. T. A. Ac- Gassing, or Engine Halitosis. Jor- tions and specifications issued cident Research Program Com- dan, Grunder, & Rich. Concerns by A. S. T. M. 62 test methods, mittee. 1939. The purpose of objectionable odors coming 10 specifications and 2 lists of the A. T. A. Accident Research from the exhaust pipe while a definitions of terms relating to Program and present status of vehicle is slowing down to a petroleum and to materials for present pfojects are briefly stop. Results of nearly two years roads and pavements. summarized. of intensive work by the Los MOTOR COACHES—Stops TRANSIT ADVERTISING Angeles Railway Corporation Should Bus Stops Be Located on Sell More Rides. American Tran- and the Richfield Oil Corpora- the Near or Far Side of Inter- sit Association. A new hand- tion. This study is of particular section? American Transit As- book on transit advertising, just

Page 6 • TWO BELLS published by the A. T. A. In and do not include Federal MODEL RAILROADS the book, samples of transit taxes. Handbook for Model Railroaders. company advertisements and VEHICLE CODES Walthers. 1939. The principal printed literature are repro- Vehicle Code. California Legis- clearing house of information duced. A brief foreword out- lature. 1939. in a new and enlarged edition. lines the fundamentals of a Useful as an introduction to the WIRE CABLE ride-selling program. hobby, and a handy reference Anaconda Magnet Wire TAXATION and for the veteran operator. California Taxes: including revi- Coils. 1939. Latest specifica- COOKING tions and discussion on new sions by 1939 Legislation. A Prudence Penny's Cook Book. A glass-covered Vitrotex magnet brief explanation of taxation gift of Prudence Penny inscrib- wires and coils. which affects the average per- ed as follows: "To the girls of son establishing a business or INDEXES the Los Angeles Railway Cor- residence in California and par- A List of Current Publications on poration: may this book bring ticularly related to L. A. Coun- nickel alloy steels, nickel cast a fuller realization of the joy ty. The statements are general irons, and other alloys. of cooking."

SHOP'S SHOW FEATURES TALENTED YOUNGSTERS By JACK BAILEY NDER the direction of our ver- satile director and humorous slap stick master of ceremonies, Roy Blaize, one of our late summer enter- tainments was particularly outstand- ing and worthy of mention, due to the fact that the artists were the chil- dren and their playmates of the em- ployes of the South Park Shops. With the kiddies all decked out in big hair ribbons and dimpled knees —it was hard to tell who was the most excited, the devoted mothers in Entertainer Ethyl Dwyer Accordionist Billie G. McClyam and attendance, or the proud fathers in Tap Dancer Gwendolyn Casteel. soiled shop clothes, and with a she had had no professional training sandwich in each hand. have appeared on our entertainment to date. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Porter programs before, really let them- The restless vitality of the gather- are the proud parents. ing was soothed by the opening num- selves go with their accordion and Not to be outdone, our next little ber of the program by Miss Ethyl clarinet duet. They also accompanied entertainer, Miss Peggy Hartman, 11- Dwyer, age 10, who gave a lovely Miss Florence Hunt, a friend, in a year-old sister of R. E. Hartman, piano solo. Much praise was given song. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Oliveri gave her all in some nifty hoofing. Miss Dwyer upon the announcement sponsoring. In our opinion Miss Peggy put to that she had only been studying the Mr. and Mrs. Ray Casteel's little shame our coach section riveters piano for one year. Do we have to daughter Gwendolyn, age 8, accom- with her tapping and specialty mention that we knew Mrs. Dwyer panied by little Miss Bille G. Mc- dances. as Miss Myrtle Rohlff, formerly of Clyam on the accordion, gave us a Next, Miss Joyce Capell, age 13, the M. M. Office? specialty tap dance that ended up to Next on the program was Miss little girl friend of Miss Peggy Hart- perfection. Little Miss Bille who Mary Elizabeth Porter, age 11, who man, brought the house down with has appeared over radio and of late upset our peace of mind with a love- her interpretation of Kate Smith and at the Hollywood Bowl was called ly rendition of a blues song. Miss should be known hereafter as the upon for a solo and was given a Mary Elizabeth made us sit up and little song bird of the West. tremendous ovation. listen with her gifted talent and we Miss Gilda Oliveri, age 13, and Miss Caroline Matula, age 17, a were much surprised to learn that Master Alfred Oliveri, age 9, who member of the California Symphony

OCTOBER, 1939 • Page 7 orchestra, under the direction of Peter Meremblum, gave us a cello At Annual solo that did credit to her wonder- Banquet ful talent. Miss Caroline had just Orchestra finished her appearance in the late Leader picture, "WE SHALL HAVE MU- Phil Harris SIC." To Mr. and Mrs. Joe Matula presents we express our appreciation. LARY League Last, but not least, our own little President Jimmy Dennis, representing our K. E. Sloan Shops' Children Department, gave with us a "DINAH," solo between inter- Champion- ruptions with a large stick of red and ship Baseball white candy. Pennant Again, may we compliment our won by old friend, Roy Blaize, who has • Vernon Yard done much to make these shows a grand success. May we also extend our appreciation to Mrs. Luella with San Pedro City as opponents. Bert Timbs has resigned as Pres- Mattern, sister of Mr. Blaize, who The league competition is played in ident of the club and has been suc- furnished the music for this pro- two halves, with the winners playing ceeded by Shelby Brown. Mr. Timbs gram, and if the occasion arises you off for the title. In addition the club could not devote all the time needed may call upon Mrs. Mattern who is will play in the California State for that office, but retains his mem- the head of a musical booking com- Cup, open to all organized clubs in bership on the Executive Committee, pany and can furnish anything from California, the Municipal Associa- where his soccer experience will a floor show to a twelve piece band. tion Cup, and the Municipal Chal- continue to be an asset to the club. Phone PL. 9977. lenge Cup. Cup competitions are See you at the next show. run on the knockout principle, one loss and out. BASEBALL BANQUET SOCCER TEAM ACTIVE In the pre-season games the club WELL ATTENDED As a result of the splendid record made a very good showing, with the By J. C. KNITTLE set by the Railway Club during its following results: Wilshire Bowl was the scene of first year in competitive soccer, v. Los Angeles Rangers Lost 1-0 an unusually enjoyable gathering Oc- the Municipal Association has ad- v. Lancashire Rovers Won 3-1 tober 10 when 260 ball players, of- vanced the club to its strongest v. Italian Americans Won 1-0 ficials and their ladies celebrated group, the Metropolitan League. v. Los Angeles Rangers Tie 1-1 This means that the LARY team will Players are still needed to keep the the close of the LARY Baseball League season with the annual Tro- meet with much stronger competi- team at full strength, and any em- phy Banquet. tion, and will assure the supporters ploye with soccer ability desirous of of a higher brand of soccer than getting a trial should contact Man- With the feast well under way, the Interurban League. ager Tom Calderwood, care of South Phil Harris introduced his national- The club opens its league schedule Park Shops. ly famous band, dedicating the first number, "I've Been• Working on the Railroad," to the Los Angeles Rail- way party. LARY Later in the evening, with the as- Soccer sistance of Miss Ruth Robin, soloist, Team Mr. Harris interrupted the dance program to present the LARY Base- expected ball League Pennant to President to rank K. E. Sloan for the Vernon Yard high in champions. city The gorgeous environment, lus- cious dinner and entrancing music competition. combined to make this a keenly-en- joyed occasion.

Page 8 • TWO BELLS COLDLY lowering sky lanced with high excitement, pressing to- up . . . 0-h-hh, too late! It's Free A icy shafts of rain against the ward a window. She would be wear- Chance first, race fans, with Two front of Larry Steven's car. Larry ing that absurd red hat that he teas- Bells a close second, and—" shivered a top coat closer about his ed her about and secretly adored. Larry Stevens wilted into a seat as lanky height and eased the controller The warm curve of her mouth would his relief man swung aboard. "I one point ahead. The car moved be just a little tense and— just won three hundred and forty carefully, nosing aside the gloom. It was then that Larry's eyes jerk- bucks," he said weakly, "but I don't Larry's morose gaze picked its ed open with sudden fear. Suppose think I'll live. Let me off at Sev- course between clinging drops of Betty branched off on one of her enth so I can find out." water and wandered on into nothing. long-shot tangents? She had a He dropped to the pavement and He sighed dismally. Trouble march- weakness for long shots. He remem- headed for a cigar stand. He was BILL HELD Long Shot By Claim Department ed in a jumbled parade through his bered other races—how she'd gone tearing a cigar wrapper when the mind. to pieces over some crazy hunch. familiar staccato voice came again. Rain! The sixth race coming up, What if she decided five-to-one odds "Martini's accusal of foul has and it had to rain! With Free Chance were too slim? been verified, which disqualifies Free fighting a muddy track, he was far Oh, but no, she wouldn't! Not Chance. That puts Two Bells up in off from a sure thing. And Free Betty! She knew they couldn't afford front. And at twenty-to-one, too! Ah, Chance was supposed to win . . . he hunches today .. . Why, the honey- me!" had to win. moon they'd never had depended on The cigar slipped from his fin- Larry was finished if he didn't. this race. The payment of those gers and rolled into the gutter . . . He and Betty both. Their plans, loans, and his job. Security. Happi- Betty's voice strained futilely down to the very last hope, were ness. Betty knew these things. against tears. Between sobs she was finished. As the car sighed to its stop trying to tell Larry her story. First it would be his job. Those alongside a safety-zone, a radio He listened with dulled attention. loan sharks would see to that, all voice cut sharply across the thick It didn't matter now. They'd gam- right. They'd been to the Personnel lull of traffic sound. Larry strained bled and lost and that was the whole story . . . They were finished all Department four times already, try- toward each word. ing to collect. If it happened again, right. Ruined! But it was no good "—ready for the sixth race at he was through. crying. Santa Anita. Once more they're lin- Betty choked, then stumbled on. There wasn't much left after that. ing up and . . . there goes Free "If only I had changed back, Larry! That was their reason for this last Chance again—his second time to The best hunch I've ever had and I desperate gamble, his and Betty's. break a perfect line-up. But now it played it wrong. I thought I was Their world amounted to exactly looks like . . . yes, they're off. Free being careful! sixty-eight dollars. Balanced against Chance broke badly . . . Lucky Boy "They had to carry me away, bills . . . bills . . . and more bills, ahead on the inside, with—" Larry. I fainted right after the race, that amount loomed about as large Signals clanged. The voice blend- and I didn't know anything until I as zero. But if they sunk it on Free ed into a roar of starting traffic. came to in an ambulance." Chance—to win—and if Free Chance Larry chewed viciously at his lip Her eyes clung to his face, her won . . . ! while some remote part of his mind voice was pleading. He would pay five to one! And sent up a player. "Please try to understand, darling! five times sixty-eight was more like Long, long seconds before the I was so sure . . . That magazine— something. next stop. Then a corner newsstand when I held it to mark my form, I The horse had better than an even and another radio. saw the front page title. It was your break, too. Larry wasn't just stab- "—Free Chance next to the rail, Two Bells. And there on the form bling out blindly. His tip was hot leading House Afire by a good was Two Bells, listed at twenty-to- from the stable. length. They're rounding into the one." He studied his watch. 4:30 p.m. stretch and . . . look out for that She dug a ticket from her purse Just about time now. . . He winked one! It's Two Bells, coming fast on and eyed the name tearfully. "Two his eyes shut and imagined Betty, the outside. He's passing House Bells! Oh, Larry, as long as I live, her piquant little face color-tinted Afire, he's driving hard, he's pulling I'll never play another long shot!"

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Edited by MRS. PAUL BROWN

One of Your Suggestions and Contributions are invited. the Season's Popular "Basic" Our Thanks to the Broadway Department Store for the Dresses accompanying article.

heeled shoes, a trim little felt hat, a simple leather hand bag. When you're off to a Thanksgiv- ing or other party, you might switch to a fur trimmed little velvet hat, dressy shoes and bag. You'll wear jewelry that's glittering rather than restrained. Nothing gives your costume that very "new" look the way accessories do. It's smart to be inventive and collective. For the girl with gadgets is the girl who can "look like a million" and on "nothing a year," as Vogue says. One Dress for Many Occasions A suit is another grand wardrobe "backbone." It may be tailored or T'S a Personality season. It's a photographed is typical. A ribbed dressy, as you prefer. A tailored I wear - what - you - like, dress - as - crepe jacket dress. The jacket is de- suit is a sound investment because you-please season. There is no uni- tachable and may be worn with oth- it's always in good taste. It stays in formity in fashion. Rather there's er dresses if you like. The dress is fashion. You dress it up or down, delightful flexibility and a variety satin - topped giving you a smart by varying accessories. A tailored that enables each woman to dress dressy appearance when the jacket suit plus a pork pie hat, wedge sole according to her preference . . . is removed . . . at afternoon bridge, oxfords, pigskin gloves and a sweat- bringing out the best points of her at dinner, matinee. This type of er looks very different from a tail- individual personality. dress is suitable not only for busy ored suit plus a veiled cocktail hat, While marked latitude is permit. career women who realize the im- a satin blouse with rhinestone clips, ted, there are certain basic good portance of dressing femininely but suede gloves. In selecting a tailored fashion laws which are helpful in is equally appropriate for home- suit it's well to look beyond the sur- buying. It's always well to have at makers active in P.T.A. and other face styling. You can pay very little least one basic dress in your ward- club work .. . for young marrieds for a tailored suit or you can pay robe. By basic is meant a dress with who entertain or go out socially. a lot. Look for hand tailoring, un- good, simple, smart lines. You Going to town or to work, you'll seen details, such as lapel lining, change its appearance by changing wear a dress like this with simple, hand turned collars. Ask about the accessories. For instance, the dress harmonizing accessories . . . flat fabric. Is it 100% wool? Is it cold

Page 10 • TWO BELLS The allies...'

IRMLY established as a tradi- has an extra meaning for us this Now that the making of an herb FF tional family feast day, Thanks- year. garden has become popular, this is giving will have the same signifi- Let us give special thanks this a good time to start as the plants will cance for us whether we celebrate year, just because we are Americans make root growth during the winter. on the time-honored fourth Thurs- and add a prayer that our country However, it is possible to set them day, or the newly decreed third may have peace for another year. out any time during the year in our Come on, you good cooks, and Southern California climate. This day, when old, treasured reci- you clever housekeepers! Send in Most of the herbs like a warm pes are brought out, and families your favorite recipes, and household sunny location, with a well drained gather together once more, scattered hints, so they may be shared with soil, although they will grow fairly though they be the rest of the year, others. well in poor soil with very little attention. water preshrunk? Will it clean THYME FOR AN All the annuals, and some of the well? Will it hold its shape? HERB GARDEN perennials can be grown from seed, Some may find the tailored suit but most of them germinate very By too severe in styling. The "soft" or JAMES E. BLOCKER slowly. By buying the plants you will "dressmaker" type suit becomes an Herbs of our Grandmother's day have a better start and be able to excellent choice. This is two-piece that had passed into the forgotten lore have the use of them almost at once. with a trim, little, button-up jacket, are back in vogue again and all There is scarcely a home without usually with high, youthful pockets. modern cooks are using them to give a spot or corner which could be The fabric is usually a wool crepe a new delicious flavor to their foods, used for an herb garden and they or boucle woolen, as differentiated thus creating new interest in every can be grown in pots, or in a win- from the worsteds in tailored suits. day food by the skilful addition of dow box in cottage, apartment or Choose your dressmaker suit in clas- herbs blended to impart a flavor flat. Another way to grow many of sic black or in the becoming ward- which you must experience to ap- the low-growing herbs is to plant robe colors . . . moss green, brown, preciate. as a border which will give a charm- plum, wine. ing novel effect. There's more magic in fresh and For the active woman who travels, One of the pleasures of having dried herbs than in any other con- who drives her own car, who's con- your own herb garden is the thrill diments. Their usage dates back al- stantly on the go, a hard-wearing of gathering a sprig here and a leaf most to the dawn of civilization and three-piece suit is an excellent choice. there to dry for brewing tea. Many good cooks, from world-renowned This consists of skirt, short jacket healthful, fragrant drinks can be chefs to unpretentious housewives, and full length matching topcoat, made from them. use them as regularly as they do with or without a fur collar. This salt and pepper. Here are the essential herbs to topcoat lends itself to double duty start an herb garden: The annuals The secret of herbs is to use each wear beautifully. It is smartly cor- are basil, borage, parsley, chervil in its proper place, to use them rect and becoming over your dress- and summer savory. The perennials sparingly so they emphasize the es, your skirts and jackets, your two- are mint, chives, oregano, rosemary, flavor of foods rather than domin- piece suit. Perfect suit for town, sage, marjoram, thyme, tarragon, ate them. country, spectator sports, plane or oriental garlic, and winter savory. train travel, suburban wear. Herbs not only add zest to foods And again . . . the magic of ac- but they aid mightily in the process cessories has no limitations. All of digestion. Judicious use of either EASY TO MAKE you need is imagination, good taste fresh or dried herbs transforms the For a delicious frappe, combine and a moderate income. Give the plainest of soups, the cheapest cuts 2 cups grapefruit and 1 tablespoon illusion of an extensive wardrobe by of fish and meat, and the humblest of lemon juice. Freeze in the trays artfully switching your accessories of salads and cooked vegetables, into of the mechanical refrigerator until around. culinary triumphs. mushy. Serves 4.

Page 11 OCTOBER, 1939 • Mr. Patron

DUTIES HANDLED "EXCELLENT" conductor in the midst of his innumer- MOTORMAN .. . able duties at that hour collected suffi- DIPLOMATICALLY .. . cient change to reimburse me for MY "We wish to commend highly Conductor "I was a witness today of a performance OWN error. which I saw on street car No. 3061, on 2550 on the P line—(E. A. Burgess, Div. "This is a matter which is of small First St., at 12:45 p.m. 4). importance, it is true, but the general at- "Going downtown on a crowded car, his "Two old women got off the street titude of your employe so impressed me courtesy in answering questions and dealing car and the coat of one of the women that I believe this note of praise is in with two aged people, who were dull of caught between the doors. It was three order." hearing as well as many others, certainly or four seconds after the doors had closed HANNAH E. MORRIS, deserves a word of praise. Conductor 2550 that the emergency bell was heard. The Public Stenographer, is an entire stranger to us, but he kept his bell rang for about a second and then 315 W. 9th St., smile and answered kindly a barrage of ceased ringing, without the doors being Los Angeles. questions from three or four people at the opened. All the while the street car was same time while others were waiting to at a dead standstill. I don't think that interview him. We know there are a num- anybody in the street car noticed this lit- ber of people who do not seem to appre- tle act except the motorman and myself. ciate courtesy or good service from any MARKS OF CREDIT FOR source, and when a man is worthy of a "A very serious accident was probably word of commendation we feel justified in avoided by the excellent operation of the THESE TWO EMPLOYES street car by the motorman and the mod- giving it. We have been constant car "For some time I have been intending ern safety devices on the street car doors. riders for the past 17 years in Los An- to write and tell you about two of your geles, and in most cases, if the passenger "I particularly noticed this act, because employes who have been very accommo- is fair, he will get good treatment from usually just as soon as the doors are dating to me. the operators." closed on the street cars the car is in "Motorman No. 539 (F. P. Cheshire, Div. motion, which in this instance would have MR. AND MRS. J. W. GREEN, 3), who was on the "N" line, helped me on been the means of an accident. 3672 E. 3rd St. many occasions make a "V" car at 9th Los Angeles. "Will you please forward my praise to street. If it had not been for his kind- the motorman on this particular street car ness I would have had to wait many times (I. M. Click, Div. 4) for (as I said before) for another car. I am sorry to see that his excellent motormanship and for his us- this motorman has either been transferred ing all safety precautions. COACH OPERATOR to another line or his schedule changed, "A grateful witness to a wonderful deed." as I have not seen him on the "N" line ATTENTIVE.. . NICK S. for some time. (No address given.) "After boarding one of your Wilshire "You have another employe who de- buses this morning, I discovered that I serves a long credit mark also; Conductor only had a $10 bill and that your bus No. 1877 (C. T. Conway, Div. 5.) He saw conductor was unable to make proper me hurrying from the "N" car line at 8th change. However, he very courteously APPRECIATIVE PATRON St. to catch a "V" car and stopped traf- suggested that if I would sign a card he fic and the car and helped me on so that would provide me with the 10c bus fare, GIVES PRAISE . . . I would not have to wait. I have 'just and he, in turn, would be reimbursed by "We are so prone to make complaints missed' so many cars that I can assure your Company. in a loud voice, and to ignore courtesies, you that I appreciate conductors like 1877 "His name was C. R. Pierce and the bus that I feel inclined to call to your atten- and I dare say there are thousands of No. 723, and for his very courteous and tion one courtesy that was accorded me others who do also, although they may not thoughtful attention I wish to express my last week. write and tell you about it. I am an of- appreciation and am enclosing 10c in "At approximately 5 p.m. at the rush fice worker and a part-time food demon- stamps in repayment of the fare advanced hour, when traffic was quite heavy, I strator and ride your cars long distances by Mr. Pierce. boarded a Ninth Street car. After secur- and make various changes, and it is a "This type of attention and treatment, ing change from the conductor I inad- great help to have men on the cars like I feel sure, will increase bus travel and, vertently dropped an extra "dime" in the Motorman No. 539 and Conductor No. also, appreciation for the service you are fare-box. The conductor (P. Huft, Div. 3) 1877." rendering the public generally." noticed my error and insisted that I DHSS DORIS V. COOLEY, L. V. SHEPHERD. wait until other passengers paying cash 833 S. Manhattan P1. (No address shown) fares board the car, at which time the Los Angeles.

Page 12 • TWO BELLS Speaks Up

COURTESY EXTENDED . "I am still somewhat lame from an W. C. Litzsinger, Div. 3. auto accident of two years ago. D. M. Lomax, Div. 4. "It is with a grateful heart that I am "His kind and thoughtful help meant G. R. Looney, Div. 1. expressing my appreciation for the cour- so much to me I certainly would feel my- H. V. McNabney, Div. 3. tesy extended by your bus drivers, especial- self a very ungrateful person to let his E. D. Meldrim, Div. 4. ly bus No. 3711, driver 514 (T. L. Dun- kindness pass without mentioning it." W. T. Morris, Div. 1. das, Wilshire). *V. E. Munyer, Div. 5. "We are all prone to criticize our fel- KATHERINE DYER, G. C. O'Malley, Div. 3. lowmen, and are negligent to tell them of 7660 Waring Ave. D. F. Pickett, Div. 4. their good qualities. However, this par- Los Angeles. R. C. Ragder, Div. 5. ticular employe I have noticed is most C. E. Randall, Div. 5. kind, gracious and alert and it is my de- A. J. Rosenstein, Div. 1. sire that you should be aware of it." C. J. Rupert, Div. 1. J. L. Schnuer, Div. 1. MRS. M. MARKS, From Our Mail Sack Also W. E. Scott, Div. 3. 327 N. Croft Ave., Come Letters of Commen- R. R. Severns, Div. 3. Los Angeles. dation to ... W. S. Shepler, Div. 3. H. R. Shireman, Div. 3. TRAINMEN D. V. Smelser, Div. 3. "ONE MAN'S OPINION" . W. B. Smith Div. 5. 0. J. Allen, Div. 3. C. L. Smithwick, Div. 3. "It is so seldom that we busy Ameri- H. J. Baker, Jr., Div. 3. E. E. Sooy, Div. 3. cans take time to put in a word of praise P. J. Bowlsby, Div. 3. 0. E. Spitler, Div. 5. for those worthy individuals who help E. A. Boynton, Div. 1. *K. S. Stephens, Div. 3. make these United States such a fine place *X. Bryan, Div. 5. L. E. Stump, Div. 4. in which to live, that I am taking the J. R. Butler, Div. 1. W. J. Thomson, Div. 3. liberty of imposing upon you this ex- C. H. Butterfield, Div. 3. E. R. Tomlin, Div. 1. pression of appreciation. J. 0. Byers, Div. 3. R. E. Vieth, Div. 3. "Last evening, at 5:40 p.m. on a "5" A. Caubet, Div. 4. C. G. Ward, Div. 1. car, manned by Motorman No. 2541 (I be- R. L. Churchill, Div. 5. L. L. Weingartner, Div. 4. lieve his name is Gammer)-(This is S. C. C. Cupp, Div. 5. C. D. Welch, Div. 4. Gannon, Div. 3), and Conductor J. C. Hill, *R. E. Damm, Div. 4. 0. L. Wike, Div. 4. (No. 1246, Div. 3), there occurred such E. W. I. Deane, Div. 3. a splendid performance of duty that your B. I. Derry, Div. 3. company should be proud to employ men W. H. Deskin, Div. 3. COACH OPERATORS who meet emergencies in this manner. R. E. Draggoo, Div. 4. "On behalf of your many customers, may D. H. Eccles, Div. 3. J. B. Alexander, Wilshire I give you 'one man's opinion,' and com- F. F. Favour, Div. 4. R. 0. Bennett, Beverly mend these employes highly." C. D. Frey, Div. 4. R. J. Bloodgood, Wilshire I. Gasparro, Div. 3. J. B. Cannon, Florence-Soto BRUCE A. FINDLAY, Supervisor, W. R. Gibson, Div. 5. A. E. Chrysler, Jr., Wilshire Visual Education Section, H. S. Haag, Div. 1. W. R. Dinsmore, Normandie 1205 West Pico, Los Angeles. H. F. Hames, Div. 3. J. H. Elmore, Sunset C. E. Harrison, Div. 4. *D. L. Gladwell, Alvarado F. M. Hestilow, Div. 5. P. M. Gratzer, Melrose MOTORMAN 999 LENDS C. H. Hobaugh, Div. 3. W. K. Hayes, Avenue 50 and El Paso Dr. S. C. Hodel, Div. 4. P. F. Henley, Sunset HELPING HAND . . . G. G. Hoyt, Div. 1. E. L. Knowles, Wilshire "I am taking the privilege of your time C. B. Hunter, Div. 1. H. G. Moore, Wilshire to listen to a few words of praise for W. W. Hunter, Div. 1. W. E. Ringler, Beverly your Motorman No. 999 (E. E. Swartz, C. F. Jacobs, Div. 1. G. W. Sumners, Figueroa. Div. 4) on the No. 3 line, for the kind L. W. Kern, Div. 1. assistance I received from him yesterday A. M. Krieb, Div. 1. while attempting to get on and off the W. H. Langdon, Div. 5. Note: Each asterisk represents one car. T. R. Latham, Div. 4. additional commendation.

OCTOBER, 1939 • Page 13 VIRGIL OPERATOR SKIPPER OF SEA SCOUT TROOP RECENT RESCUES CITED By C. J. KNITTLE MONG the 300 Los Angeles Mo- A for Coach operators is George Kenneth Stanford whose high ideals of citizenship are reflected in his suc- cess as co-organizer and skipper of the Sea Scout Ship Storm Cloud, Troop 169, Boy Scouts of America. A "Ship" in sea scouting is the name of the Sea Scout group and is com- posed of older boys who have ad- vanced from ordinary Scoutcraft to the broader field of seafaring. Lord Baden-Powell, father of the Boy Scout movement, tells us in his Sea Scout Troop 169 (Seated, left) D. D. Canning, Assistant Manager, autobiography that having been L.A.M.C. Skipper G. K. Stanford (Virgil), wearing naval cap. brought up with a good deal of sea- going work he realized the extra- with a thrilling rescue at sea, the other boats were safely under con- ordinary value of this training, that saving of four lives and two sailing trol. There they sighted three boats it brought out various qualities vessels. This occurred Sunday, Sep- in distress, apparently dragging which no other training could pro- tember 24th, when a terrific storm anchors, with mountainous waves duce to the same extent, that it famil- spent its wrath on Pacific shipping, and strong winds forcing them to- iarized the lad with risks and hard- especially on the lighter fishing and ward the breakwater. ships incident to seafaring in all sec- pleasure boats off the California Rushing back to the "Storm tions and demanded of him exer- coast. Cloud," the Sea Scouts headed for cise of courage and caution coupled First Mate Andy Littlejohn and the stricken crafts and in record time with discipline, self-reliance and re- Seaman Bill Molina had been work- had towed the first boat, a yacht with sourcefulness, all of which tend to ing on the Troop's boat, "Storm four men aboard, into protected wat- make a man of him. Cloud," in Fish Harbor at Termi- ers. Returning to the scene,. the Little, perhaps, did Skipper Stan- nal Island when, about five o'clock, Scouts found the "Delphine," a lux- ford anticipate that in less than four the storm struck and the boys pre- urious 46 - foot yacht, pounding years from the date of its organiza- pared to leave for home. On second against the rocks. Endangering their tion, January, 1936, certain mem- thought Andy suggested they go out own boat, they maneuvered along- bers of the Ship would be credited on the breakwater to ascertain that side, made fast a tow line and, against the wind and high waves, towed it away from certain disaster. Again returning to the troubled area, the Scouts found the third yacht, "Marleen," hard on the rocks and beyond assistance. First Mate Andy Littlejohn, form- erly of Troop 30, Stamford, Con- necticut, has been a Sea Scout for nearly ten years and participated in a five-man cruise from Stamford to Bermuda. Later he was granted a coast-wise pilot's license and today is invaluable to Troop 169 as Chief Left: Sea Scout Boat "Storm Cloud" and (right) one of the craft Instructor of navigation, general sea- rescued in September storm. manship and the nomenclature of

Page 14 • TWO BELLS various marine instruments. In civil- ian work Andy is an animated car- toonist at the Walt Disney Studio. Skipper Stanford's extensive knowledge of seamanship and ad- ministrative duties were gained dur- "Pardon me, ing an enlistment in the California Naval Reserves. With due modesty but which he insists that much of the success one of you of Troop 169 is due to the untiring gentlemen is efforts of V. J. De Mamiel, co-or- ganizer and Committee Chairman driving this and his fellow-committeemen, D. D. coach?" Canning, Assistant Manager, L. A. M. C.. and Serge Mouratoff. The S. S. S. Storm Cloud was pre- sented to the Troop by the Navy Department in July, 1936. It seats Drawn by 19 Sea Scouts, was made in Boston Guy Gifford. Navy Yard and was formerly used on a mine layer. MOTHER GOOSE FOR TRAINMEN'S CHILDREN • By W. Y. STEARNS, One night he forgot But when he got there Virgil Division To set his alarm. He found he'd missed out. • • There was a conductor His wife woke him up He's running hot, Who lived near the barn, With a terrible shout, I'm running cold, He's got me on the spot So I'm told. • Humpty, Dumpty sat on a bus, Auditor Would not pay his fare And caused quite a fuss. Jess Yarbrough All the conductors, relinquishes And Motormen too, the President's rouldn't make Humpty Dumpty Come through. Perpetual Golf • Trophy to There was a man at our barn, General Foreman And he was wondrous wise: When traffic got too thick for him, of Car Houses, He'd simply shut his eyes. A. L. Davis. And when he saw his eyes were (Mr. Yarbrough shut, W'th all his might and main, is allowed to He'd try to get up nerve enough, keep the slightly To open them again. • smaller trophy Hey, Diddle Diddle, in foreground.) A motorman's riddle, A street-car hit a Ford. The passengers laughed To see such sport, But he got a day on the Board.

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NEW COACHES RECEIVED Five new 31-passenger White ACCI DENTS PER 10.000 MILES RUN

Transit type coaches have been re- SEPTEMBER 1939

ceived for service on the Beaudry- SHOWING THE NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS INCURRED BY EACH DIVISION FOR West First Coach line (No. 65), re- EVERY 10,000 CAR MILES RUN LEACH X REPRESENTS ONE ACCIDENT)

placing the present "I" line street DIVISION 4 THIS MONTH 3.2 cars, costing more than $9000 each. Safety These modern streamlined coaches LAST MONTH 2.9 are equipped with horizontal type Record 12-cylinder engines of 681 cubic DIVISION THIS MONTH 3.2 inch displacement to enable them to for LAST MONTH 3.3 negotiate the steep grades over which they will travel. September DIVISION 5 THIS MONTH 3.9

A no-roll-back device has also LAST MONTH 3.4 been added to facilitate stopping and

starting on the hills. DIVISION I THIS MONTH 4.7 They are equipped with modern lighting fixtures, automatic treadle LAST MONTH 4.6 doors, and numerous other items for the safety and comfort of passengers and operators. A man went into an insurance office WAct6c5.0.°, to have his life insured. College Girl: "Jiggers. Here comes SEE THE "Do you cycle?" the agent asked. the speed cop." DATHING bEAUTY "No," said the man. PARADE College Boy: "Quick! Hang out the FROM COJWRTAOLE 81155ES "Do you motor?" Notre Dame pennant." ---1111111.211110.---4-. "No." "Do you, then, perhaps fiy?" The foreman of a job found that due "No, no," said the applicant, laughing; to breakage and wear and tear he had "I have no dangerous—" run short of shovels, so he wired his em • ployer that more shovels be sent. "'Sorry, sir," the agent broke in, "but we no longer insure pedestrians."—Omaha The next day he received a reply, which Bee. read: "Have no more shovels. Tell the men to lean on each other."—Santa Fe Magazine.) Boss: "What do you want?" Clerk: "May I use your phone? My wife told me to ask for a raise and I for- "Air' got how much she said I was to ask English Agent: "Now, there is a house for." without a flaw!" "Frankly, I don't care much for Boss: "Go right ahead and when you Customer: "My gosh, what do you walk finish Ill call my wife to see if she will on?" this latest safety device!" allow me to give it to you."

LARY REVENUE FOR SEPTEMBER OPERATING RESULTS SEPTEMBER, 1939 vs. SEPTEMBER, 1938 1939 Increase+ Decrease- 1939 1938 Over 1938 TOTAL RECEIPTS: (Amount received on cars and coaches for Fares, Car Card Advertising, Etc.) $ 963,421 $1,008,694 —$45,273 Less: OPERATING EXPENSES (Amount spent for wages, maintenance, sup- plies, power, injuries and damages, employes' sickness, accident and life insurance payment and provision for renewal and replace- ment of property) 895,334 863,404 + 31,930 TAXES (Amount necessary to pay Federal, State and City governments including Company's share for employes' Old Age Pensions and Unemployment Insurance) 81.173 78,113 + 3,060 INTEREST CHARGES (Amount necessary to pay for the use of borrowed money as represented by mortgage bonds and equipment trust cer- tificates) 67,998 71,242 — 3.244 Total Expenses $1,044,505 $1,012,759 +$31,746 Leaves Net Profit or Loss —81,084 — 4,065 — 77,019

Page 16 • TWO BELLS WE'RE PROUD OF THESE!

(1) Duane Stenvall and (2) Melville Shahan, grandsons of Motorman D. M. Sheehan, Division 4. Both children are 1 year old. (3) Ronald Lee, 1 year old son of Conductor (Division 5) and Mrs. B. A. Rich. (4) Bobby, 31/2 year old son of Conductor (Division 3) and Mrs. C. F. Millspaugh. (5) Rob- ert, 1 year old son of Motorman (Division 5) and Mrs. H. A. Bates. (6) Orvall Darrell, 3 months old son of Car Repairer (Divsiion 4) and Mrs. 0. D. McKimmey. (7) Patricia Adele, 3 months old daughter of Motorman (Division 5) and Mrs. B. A. Haskell.

OCTOBER, 1939 • Page 17 Around the Divisions

is going to invite all of his many friends.

WALTER WHITESIDE F. ARLEIGH FRAZIER A. Knaus enjoyed a swell visit M. E. McCune, Foreman of the with his sister who lives in the nor- L. F. SPARKS Machine Shop, reports the weather thern part of the state. Bill Weeks and his gang of Red as undependable in Oakland as it Walter Roark relaxed around town Coats has completed the semi-annual has been here. He enjoyed one but T. B. McEntire couldn't relax un- cleaning of the track grooves. The week of real cool weather and one til he arrived at the Sally Rand ex- boys got quite a collection of "jew- of real hot. Visiting his daughter hibit at the Fair. F. I. Flynn also elry" amounting to about a ton of there, they found double enjoyment visited the Fair, but we didn't get washers, bolts, bottle caps, ball in visiting the Fair. any comments from him. bearings and damaged coins. Another Vacationer just returned C. E. (8-B.O.) Martin reports a The Figueroa and Temple under- is Jimmy Murray, who took a real great time on his trip north, but the pass is coming apace with hopes that voyage this time. He spent three (8-B.O.) on the return trip really we will have our cars in operation months in Wales, getting out just gave him something to talk about. over it within two months. The work before the excitement got too bad. (8-B.O. means 8 blow-outs.) is being done by the City and the Now this business of weather prop- B. I. Boughton spent an enjoyable State Highway Department and dur- hesying almost has gotten too bad two weeks around town and W. C. ing construction our cars are forced to rely upon, but rest assured from Reece visited the Fair. to single track over part which has now on accuracy will prevail, for James Rose reports the best vaca- been completed. Ray Smith is wearing the badge for- tion of his life. He spent an en- Recent track jobs are on Rowan merly worn by Dr. Bradley. Here's joyable 30 days visiting his child- Avenue from Brooklyn to Michigan something new in this department: hood haunts in Virginia. and West Ninth from Parkview to Smith will be able to give full In order to prove that it wasn't Carondolet. The eight unit crossing weather details from all parts of luck but science in drawing numbers at Vernon and Long Beach curves at the world as he has a Smith in ev- in pools, T. B. McEntire picked the Ninth and Hoover. ery section to scientifically send in winning number out of the hat for The Line Department Store Office information, so if it's the little town the football pool, after winning three has been re-decorated and general back home, just ask and a Smith straight World Series Baseball pools. repairs are being made at Division will have the correct data. Miss Jessie Howell reports a fine Three which include the re-painting Sighting W. Thun coming down time on her trip which took her to of the Foreman's Office. the highway you might think it Spokane and also into Montana. Two inspection pits at 16th Street Flaming Youth or the fire wagon, H. W. Lawrence says that his va- Garage have been widened for in- but it's just his new Studebaker he cation was okay, but nothing com- spection and work on Twin Coaches. picked up on the way East. pared to his 1940 Plymouth. Austin Fleetwood makes the news G. Alimonti, the men conclude, Gene Brox is batching. The Mrs. again with an eye ailment. However must have been a baby extraordin- accompanied the Heinie Messners we are glad to report that it is re- aire, for he insists that at the very to Utah, Mrs. Brox to visit relatives sponding to treatment and hope it tender age of five (5) months he and Heinie to do his annual hunting. will soon be well. can distinctly remember trying to If Heinie has any luck this year we Vernon Yard ball team is the swat a fly off his nose. don't know whether we can accredit proud owner of the 1939 champion If anyone approaches you trying it to his skill or the information of pennant which is on display at the to sell second hand shoe laces, please the Brox's. Vernon Yard office. The Vernon report immediately to the Carpen- Howard Jones has moved into his boys will not play in the LARY ter Shop where all the men have newly constructed home out West League in 1940 but are looking for turned sleuths trying to uncover the Pico way. We hear he's planning a a sponsor so they can play in the means by which shoe laces disappear big housewarming soon to which he City League. from their customary places.

Page 18 • TWO BELLS The men in the Winding Room In a party of deer hunters from week recently. His car was damaged have been standing in awe of Luther this Division were B. R. Hobbis and during a week-end trip in the moun- Griffin since he has been displaying D. Garner who brought in meat for tains. Another car more or less out a badge of Law and Order. the table. of control downgrade having car- E. L. Welch is back with us after eened into it. While repairs were lengthy visits in Oklahoma and being made he lost his wallet at Texas. work. The first night after repairs New men in this Division are G. were completed there was an argu- F. Milledge, G. E. Potter, H. G. W. ment with a large police dog con- CHARLES H. HARDY Bilyeu, F. J. Butler, R. V. West, cerning the right of way, and a Along with the war talk that is W. M. Kirby, L. L. Morgan, H. W. fender was again marcelled. contaminating the air we find many Palmer and N. D. Adcock. An emergency appendicitis oper- eyes around this Division focused on ation on the son of M. B. McInally, Coach Operator Alfred V. Hitch on GARAGE assistant night foreman, was per- account of his Engish accent and The Electrical gang has had a try- formed and followed by complica- his World War service. He has been ing time in the Garage. Harry Lane tions. However, he is well on the the target of many questions and received a crushed big toe when a way to recovery at this time. much ribbing. It is not generally generator fell from a bench. Art Bob Marshall returned from an known, however, that Hitch was born Leisure almost put himself out of extensive vacation tour, taking in in Missoula, Montana. He was edu- commission with a pinch bar and both World Fairs and driving back cated in England and belonged to Benny Walters was on the sick list in a brand new car. the Territorial Army of Great Brit- at this time. Joe McDonald is help- George Baker spent several weeks ain before the war. This is similar ing out in this department. driving through the eastern states. to our National Guard. At the out- Paul Wood still has fond memories break of the World War he and many of his old home town. According to other Americans volunteered for his pals, one of the highlights in his service. During his enlistment he life was when he and the boys used served in the infantry, artillery and to gather around the corner store aviation corps. He has also driven on Saturday nights and watch the Division One staff cars carrying the Prince of new bacon slicing machine. We hear E. L. Swartz and R. E. Wales, the late King Albert of Bel- Gurney Turner had an eventful Jones have made a pledge to help gium and many other notables. L. S. George, well known in this Division, has resigned. Thomas Demery's mother was vis- iting in Wales when the war clouds darkened. His dad sent word urging her to come home at once. She did so, arriving in Quebec the day Eng- land declared war. An interesting example of our modern air mail ser- vice is told by Demery who received an air mail letter from his mother who was in Wales at the time. It was mailed there on a Tuesday and received in Los Angeles on Saturday morning of the same week. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Dossey wish to thank the boys for the G. E. cof- mAt4s( fee percolator given them as a wed- THANKS TO S HARDY ding gift. It was just what they CHARLE wanted. A. D. Du Ree returned from a fine trip through Bryce Canyon, Zion —Drawn by Guy Gifford. National Park, and other points of "I don't know how he gets by—showing his company pass interest in Utah. every Sunday!"

OCTOBER, 1939 • Page 19 pay for new roads in Los Angeles. T. W. Lambert enjoyed his vaca- on this trip, which was made by K. H. McDonald is off sick, with tion more ways than one. He got train and by new Dodge picked up the flu. We are hoping for his married. The boys at Division Five at factory. A side trip at New York's speedy recovery. wish them both a life full of hap- World Fair was also enjoyed. The W. J. Jackson made an enjoyable piness, and thanks for the cigars. main object of the trip was a visit trip with his family, visiting friends Jim James was operated on for with two sisters in the east. in Fresno. an ulcer of the stomach. We hope News from Pistol Club: The mem- to have him back with us soon. bers of the Pistol Club are enjoying Division Two Foreman G. P. Macqualter and some good target practice these days Ida Mae Winston has been trans- wife returned from their vacation at the club's range. Scores are im- fered to Division One and made to Kansas, just in time to miss our proving and by next month we will regular cleaner. hot spell. have a team which will represent Roberta McGee is now the regu- William Coxon spent a few days the club in winter tournaments in lar relief car cleaner. in the hospital during the hot spell. Los Angeles County. A turkey shoot Business picking up? Yes, at the Just a general check-up. will be held the Sunday before west end of Division Two, daily, you Thanksgiving, November 19. Many can hear the same noise as of old, prizes besides turkeys will be given. the pit grinder working on P.C.C. The club range is located on North Cars. It's a welcome noise. Figueroa Street, two blocks north of Colorado Boulevard. Division Three L. S. HENDRICKS The following men are on sick Harry Wescombe returned to work leave: E. J. Burnell, C. E. Lidamore, after a siege in the hospital. Feels Operator D. S. Coburn, former C. H. Martin, R. 0. Jordan and pretty well. reporter for this column, is taking Sears. Eddy Swanson has his day eyes a ninety day leave of absence from now, after years of nights. his work. His many friends from Wonder why Ed Muse still has Virgil will miss him. to watch his driving? Almost for- Operator D. W. Pizer is the proud gets to make right hand turns in the owner of a new Plymouth coupe. mornings. The car just wants to Operator Ed Ramey has returned go back to Division Three. from his annual visit to Kansas City, The Federal Credit Union of Di- J. Doovas is looking for ice packs Missouri. Ed never misses this vision One has a very gratifying re- to put on his Studebaker. Says it yearly trip. port this month. We have 280 mem- gets too hot. Operators Dam Getchel and T. E. bers; $14,292 has been loaned since Chastain have returned from a grand we have organized. With a share Division Four trip up the northern coast. While balance of $7300 and a loan balance That increase in chest expansion in the northern section many points of $7187.43, a profit of $291 has of our Assistant Foreman, J. Inman, of interest were visited both in Cali- been made this year. A typewriter, is because he is the proud grand- fornia and Oregon. adding machine and filing cabinet father of a baby boy born to Alsen Operator H. E. Atkins and wife has been purchased and paid for. and Mrs. A. E. Inman on August 2. enjoyed a 30-day visit to Canada and In a short time we are planning to 0. D. McKimmey is spending a from there down our eastern coast build a regular office in the train- week's vacation in Texas visiting his to Florida and home via the South- men's room. mother and father. ern route. Jack Sproul, who was appointed A. L. Keller had an enjoyable Operator C. E. Hayes has left for relief watchman on July 6, has week in Washington and Oregon. the east to pick up a new Packard been transfered to Division Four The garage of Foreman W. W. coupe from the factory. as a regular watchman, effective No- Aldrich caught fire and partly The wife of Dewey Whitlow, me- vember 1. Jack has been in the burned recently, but the quick work chanic, is very ill in St. Vincent's employ of the Company since March of Mrs. Aldrich saved their car be- Hospital. Their many friends hope 25, 1898, fore any serious damage was done. that Mrs. Whitlow will soon be up W. H. O'Bear, formerly a motor- and around. man at our Division, has been ap- Division Five Joe Sharpless, Chief Clerk of Gen- pointed a regular flagman at Maple Harry Hunt and wife saw the eral Staff, has returned to duty af- and Air Line, effective November 1. County Fair and spent a few days at ter an extended visit back east. Mr. Mr. O'Bear entered the service of Bakersfield on his vacation. Sharpless covered some 8,000 miles the Company August 30, 1909.

Page 20 • TWO BELLS Our genial Foreman, Mr. Ellis, taking chances. "Be absolutely sure, The outstanding feature of the had a lot of explaining to do upon then go ahead" would be a good shake-up was that Conductor Sid returning from his vacation as to motto to adopt. When we all realize Goldy heard his name called and the reason for his "skinned up" that the way in which we were in- knew which run he wanted. In the nose. He claims it was sunburn, structed is the right way, then we previous shake-up on September 20, but everyone has a right to their will notice a great reduction in the Sid discovered he'd been passed up own opinion. number of accidents. We like to when the fifth conductor below him Miss Goldstrass, Mr. Healy's sec- see our company prosper, but with was choosing. retary, enjoyed a week's vacation, the large amount to be paid out Another amusing observation was but was called back to work on on account of the violation of some that Motorman S. H. Brody and account of D. B. Kohl being struck rule, that could have been avoided, Conductor R. A. Scott were aware by an automobile while returning the chances of prosperity are greatly that the eleven hours and one min- from lunch. He was taken to St. reduced. ute time limit is being rigidly en- Vincent's Hospital for a few days During a visit to the superintend- forced. In the previous shake-up but we are glad to report there were ent's office I learned that he had Brody and Scott chose combinations no bones broken, just badly bruised received more letters of commenda- that totaled eleven hours and two and shaken up. tion than of complaints. He was minutes. One week later they had to Our heartfelt sympathy is extend- greatly pleased with this report, for relinquish the trippers. ed to M. D. McGivney, whose father he sincerely believes that he has a We are pleased to report that passed away on October 7. bunch of men who realize what they Conductor D. H. Walker, who un- We have formed a Division One have to do and are trying to do derwent an appendectomy October basketball team. The first meeting their work in the manner prescribed 12, at St. Vincent's Hospital, is im- was held October 18. Let us help by their instructors and the book of proving nicely. the enthusiasm of the players by rules. Superintendent B. B. Boyd spent attending the games and put Di- That popular motorman - baseball a pleasant three weeks' vacation in vision One on top. player, "Hot Shot" Grubb, recently Oregon recently, returning to duty The following men are on ex- took a night off to visit the bright October 30. tended vacations: P. C. Wolfe, a lights. During his rounds of one of Division Four's new basketball trip to Texas; W. Bridge has gone to our most popular night spots, he de- manager is none other than Billy Portland, while G. W. Miller, F. J. cided to buy a Coca-Cola, and of Vejar. Freddie Whitcomb will do the McCarthy, W. D. Hughes and D. J. course thought he knew the price, coaching. Thomson are also vacationing, des- as we have a large machine in the Our hearty congratulations are tination unknown. assembly room at this Division that extended to Motorman E. D. Wake- The dance held on October 14 by dispenses ice-cold "Cokes" at five ham who finished his twentieth year the T. U. C. was well attended cents per bottle — but ask Grubb of Los Angeles Railway service on and everyone reported a good time. what he paid when he visited this October 17, and to Motorman G. A special feature of the evening was rendezvous, then duck! La Creauex who finished his twen- a rhumba band, headed by Bill Conductor R. P. Martin has post- tieth year on October 24. Phillips of the Phillips Music Co., ed a notice in the assembly room the Spanish numbers being excep- calling upon those who would like tionally good. These get-togethers to become members of our basket- are a good thing and we should have ball team to sign up. more of them. FRED MASON

Motorman Andy Sybert is making a flying trip to Cedar City, Utah, C. J. KNITTLE where he will make his headquarters for a deer hunting expedition. While L VOLNER A general shake-up was held at Division Four on October 18 and 19 he will only be gone for nine days, That we are having less accidents with new daily schedules for Lines he seldom misses getting just what is greatly appreciated by our Di- A, J, L, and P. Five extra motormen he goes after and we feel sure he vision Superintendent, but the ones and five conductors became regular will bring home the bacon. we are having show too much res- trainmen. Three full runs were add- Motorman A. Ballentine is taking ponsibility on the part of the train- ed to Line J and two were added to off two weeks and is making a trip men. There is nothing gained in Line P. to Espanola, New Mexico.

21 OCTOBER, 1939 • Page Conductor Floyd Bowles is driv- ing up to Rupert, Idaho, to visit with friends and relatives, and will be CLUBS and VETS gone for two weeks. AMERICAN LEGION SQUARE AND COMPASS On a ten day jaunt to San Fran- POST 541 By BILL LANE cisco we find Motorman V. H. By LEO LEASMAN The club held its monthly banquet Boone, where he is taking in the Los Angeles Railway Post was and entertainment at the Golden Fair. His wife, of course, is with him host to the A.B.S.er Club at a recent State Cafeteria on October 14. After and this time he is not going to meeting and everyone had a grand supper everyone thoroughly enjoyed leave her in San Jose as he did last time. We had about thirty members the entertainment produced by Bro- year. of this club up and in their own way ther Billy Vejar who surely knows Conductor D. H. Ryan is spend- a grand time was had by all under what the brothers like best. ing two weeks with the folks in Heb- the leadership of Ed Risdon, editor Brother George Scott, who is al- er City, Utah. His brother "Mickey" of the American Legion Weekly Bul- ways trying to do someone a good just got back and the way these two letin. Al Weinberg, wha is the M.C. turn, brought along Brother Jack boys commute between here and of the group, certainly did a swell Simmons of Golden State Lodge as Heber City we know there must al- job this night. his guest. Jack has been blind for ways be a Ryan there. October 22 we are all going to the some years but is always cheerful hospital and visit our comrades and always has a good story to tell. Motorman Melvin Schultz, accom- who are confined there. I have ref- Other celebrities present were panied by his dad, George Schultz, erence to San Fernando Facility. Brothers Bill Taylor, Lloyd Yeager, is taking one of those periodical trips Our Auxiliary members are going to John Hawley, Oscar Elrod, Walter to visit relatives in Glendale, Ariz- pass out cigarettes, candy and mag- Hutchinson, Dad Fletcher, also Billy ona. azines, and in the evening the post Warren of Division Four who has Conductor R. R. Ferguson, who is putting on a show in the theatre just started in the mysteries of Ma- was away for two weeks, is back building. sonry. from Des Moines, Iowa, and reports We have a Post and Auxiliary that Past President L. F. Sparks was a very nice trip. are second to none in any way, and quite put out. He went home early Conductors W. K. Nichols and M. we are proud that we are able • to last month, not knowing it was past W. Peterson, who teamed up for a do many things for these com- president's night until he read it thirty day vacation to Omaha, Ne- rades who are not able to do for in TWO BELLS. braska, arrived back O.K. and with themselves. That is what we are or- Brother Calderwood, manager of an addition to their party. Conduc- ganized for and that is the program the LARY soccer team, was also with tor Peterson took unto himself a we are now following and always us. He says the team will be better bride while he was on vacation and will fulfill. This is one reason that than ever this year. she was the addition. Congratula- we keep on asking all who are eli- Brothers P. C. Hampton of the- tions to Mr. and Mrs. Peterson. gible to come and join us. Schedule Department, and "Jim"

TRADING POST FOR SALE-16 size, 21 jewel, Elgin Railroad watch, yellow gold case. Sacrifice for $15.00. J. L. Cox, Jar- dine St., Los Angeles. FOR SALE—Conn brass baritone saxo- phone, $25.00 or trade for something of equal value. E. H. Brox, 717 E. 16th Street, or call Station 221. FOR SALE—Invalid wheel chair, good as new, $12.00 cash or will ex- change for typewriter or desk. H. A. Russell, 2091 Idell St., or call CA-5791. FOR SALE—Yellow gold, thirty-second degree Masonic charm. Cost $35.00. AMERICAN LEGION OFFICERS Will sell or trade for pump shotgun Front row: Sons of Legion Squadron, Post 541. or piano. Conductor 0. C. White, Division 3, Operating. Middle row: Auxiliary Post 541. Back row: Post 541. Page 22 • TWO BELLS Farley of the Line Department, were WOMEN'S CLUB VETERANS' CLUB elected as members of the club. By MRS. C. A. EVANS By E. J. ROCHE. The club Degree Team and 62 Publicity Chairman members journeyed to South Park An informal meeting was enjoyed Lodge No. 563 at 59th and Broad- by club members on September 21. The box social held in Patriotic way on Tuesday evening, October 10 A talented little entertainer, Faye Hall on Saturday, October 7, was and conferred the third degree on Wilson, gave a group of amusing quite a successful and enjoyable Brother Fred Osborne of the In- readings. Mrs. L. B. Meek, Mrs. A. event. struction Department. Brothers Jim C. Stover and Mrs. N. E. Mackay The club meeting on Tuesday, Oc- Bo d 1 e y, Superintendent, Division served refreshments at the close of tober 10, conducted by the Order of Three, and Supervisors Pecaud and the meeting. the Sword, was well attended and Harliss were present. marked by considerable enthusiasm. On October 5, members of the club In appreciation of his fine Amer- Saturday evening, November 11 enjoyed an interesting and instruc- will be ladies' night. A banquet, en- icanism and of his fine cooperation tive speech by Inspector Hitchfield with our club and its Auxiliary, Mr. tertainment and turkey drawings will of the Fire Department. Illustrative be the order of the evening. Frank C. Lydiard, editor of TWO moving pictures, shown by the speak- BELLS, was unanimously elected an er, stressed common fire hazards. honorary member. RETIRED EMPLOYES Ladies from Division 5 served re- The annual Hallowe'en party and freshments, with Mrs. R. L. Wilson By P. C. MCNAUGHTON. Secretary dance held in Patriotic Hall on Sat- as chairman, assisted by Mrs. L. M. urday, October 28, was a most en- The regular monthly meeting of Coe, Mrs. F. L. Ervin and Mrs. H. the Association was held in Room joyable affair. The large crowd pres- D. Lawson. ent enjoyed itself immensely and is 309, main office, October 17, Presi- Mr. Robert Sample of the Better looking forward to the next social dent C. M. Roberts presiding. Our Business Bureau was guest speaker affair of the club and its Auxiliary. former General Superintendent, Mr. at the October 19 meeting. The pre- Each member will receive a per- E. L. Lewis, was very warmly re- sentation of two short plays by Mrs. sonal note from Adjutant Ed Blake- ceived by the men who had been un- J. T. Watts, Mrs. C. A. Evans, Mrs. ley regarding details of our parti- der his direction in the former days. L. M. Coe and Mrs. C. Dennell, un- cipation in the Armistice Day pa- The secretary reported the passing der the direction of the latter, pro- rade. away of five of our members since vided entertainment for the after- The next regular meeting will be the last meeting: J. J. Griffin, Wil- noon as well as surprised Mrs. J. F. held in Patriotic Hall on Tuesday, liam W. Yates, Thomas W. Birm- McCormick, Drama Club coach, upon November 14 and will be a joint ingham, Jorgan H. Jensen of the meeting of the club and its Auxil- Operating Department, and Oliver her return from an extended trip. Refreshments were served by Mrs. iary. Lovely and charming Esther J. Hastings of the Auditing Dept. C. E. Kriss, Mrs. C. F. Thun, Mrs. Williams, president of the Auxiliary It was decided that hereafter we has arranged an important and very meet on the second Tuesday of the B. E. Timbs and Mrs. S. C. McKen- zie. interesting program. Honorary Past month instead of the third Tuesday Commander of the club, P. B. Harris, as at present, in order that we might A gala bazaar is planned for Fri- has been given a special invitation get a notice in TWO BELLS of the day and Saturday, November 17 and and it is hoped Captain Harris will meeting. Also, the hour was changed 18, from 2 until 10 p.m. each day, honor us with his presence. from 2:30 to 2 o'clock. at the Club rooms, 962 West 12th Mr. Roberts spoke briefly of the Place. On Friday, from 6 to 8 VETS' CLUB AUXILIARY coming special election, and hoped p m , dinner will be served at a cost the men would vott "NO" on propo- By ELLA M. HOYLE, Secretary of 40 cents to adults and 25 cents sition No. 1 on the ballot. The regular meeting of the Aux- to children. Sandwiches, coffee and Mr. E. K. Hill of the Union Pa- iliary was held Tuesday, October 10. cold drinks will be on sale Saturday. cific Railway entertained us with A very enjoyable evening was Dancing and entertainment both ev- moving pictures of the beautiful Sun spent at the box lunch social given Valley in Idaho, showing both sum- enings. A variety of things can be by the club on October 7. mer and winter scenes and sports. purchased at all the booths. Tickets The next meeting will be a joint It was greatly enjoyed, and we want for admission are on sale for 10 meeting of both clubs, to be held to thank Mr. Hill and the railway cents. Valuable door prizes will be November 14, at Patriotic Hall. It he represents for their great kind- awarded. Proceeds will be used for is very important that every officer ness in giving us such a pleasant welfare work among the needy fam- of the Auxiliary be present on that and educational hour. ilies of our company. evening.

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THE Los ANGELES RAILWAY THE MEN WHO SERVE YOU pays nearly $25,000 00 I on Los Angeles Railway every day for purchases URPRISED as you may cars and coaches are well in Los Angeles, paid for have been to read in S worth knowing. They are in Los Angeles. previous issues of this paper good citizens who take pride This means that Los that the Los Angeles Rail- in their work. They have an Angeles Railway pays over way pays more han six and average length of service of Nine Million dollars a year a half million dollars a about 10 1/2 years and many for Los Angeles purchases. year in wages, nearly a mil- have service records of 15, lion a year in taxes and 20 and 25 years. This amount does not $25,000 a day in pur- Their earnings fall in thr include taxes, interest on chases in Los Angeles, you funded debt, payments upper brackets of wage will probably be even more earners and +heir credit rat- on new cars and coaches astounded at the daily mile- ings are of the very best. or employees' insurance. age of the company's roll- They may be merely men It is money that is paid ing stock. in uniform to you, but we'd for printing, tires, gasoline, Los Angeles Railway cars like to have you know them wages, repair parts, etc., and coaches operate about as neighbors, home-owners, and it is money that stays 114,000 miles every day. taxpayers and civic-minded in Los Angeles, circulates That's more than four men who are proud of Los in Los Angeles and goes far times around the world. Angeles and who are build- toward assisting in the gen- ing up comfortable nest- eral welfare of the com- On the basis of 3,000 eggs to care for them in munity, as well as to furnish miles from Los Angeles to future years. the best possible transpor- New York, this daily mileage They are well above the tation at the lowest possible of the Los Angeles Railway average of intelligence and cost to its thousands of would mean nineteen full their integrity is unques- daily riders. return-trips across the tioned. continent. Quite an asset to any city. Quite an asset to any they are just the sort of All of us men you'd choose for y our in Los Ange- city to have a local les would go a long way friends . transportation company to get another business, running 114,000 miles We'd like to have you that would spend over daily to serve properly know them as individuals as nine million a year those who must go from well as employees of the locally, to locate here. Los Angeles Railway point to point quickly, safely and cheaply.