By Mary Perkins

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Important Message To Trainmen By E. R. DYE, Operating Superintendent

CCIDENTS for November and could entirely dispense with all rules. We December, 1933 show an alarm. have any number of men in the service, ing increase. We had more acci- conductors, motormen and operators, dents91 during those two months than in whom it would be perfectly safe to turn any other two months for the past two loose with no other instruction than to and one-half years. Every Division has operate their cars safely. Unfortunately, had its share in this increase. The suppo- however, the man who persists in violat- sition might be that our new men, and we ing rules must be governed by some fixed have had quite a number during the past rule and after the rule is made then all few months, are responsible for this in- men must be governed by that rule. Every crease, but in checking up on the situation rule in our Rule Book is a result of some it has been found that this is not so. The experience the Company has had at some older men in the service are showing an previous time. Trainmen are responsible increase in their accidents. for the rules in our Rule Book, and any There has been, during the past two man who is so careless and disloyal that months, an average of one car collision he will deliberately disobey rules, has no every three days, and in practically every one but himself to blame if he loses his accident of this sort investigation has dis- job. closed the fact that one or more rules have Now, a word to the new men. There had to be violated in order to produce a comes a period in the career of every new car collision. No organization, whether man—usually after his first two or three large or small, can operate without some months' service—when he becomes over- system of discipline, and any system of confident. The novelty of the job has discipline is a success only insofar as it begun to wear off. He does not have to functions as a corrective measure. Our stop and think before making each move. system of discipline has saved more men's His work becomes more or less automatic jobs than it has ever taken away from and it is during this period, especially in them. the case of the motorman or operator, that In the case of the recent collision of he begins to pile up accidents. He begins cars at Manchester and Vermont Ave- to take chances, depending upon his ex- nues, which involved a motorman of ten pertness to stop his car, or, in the case of years' experience, I am satisfied that if we a conductor, he begins to take chances on had been fortunate enough to have been giving bells before passengers are safely able to check up on some dangerous prac- on or off his car. He takes many chances tices in which this man no doubt was in- and wins; finally he takes a chance and dulging, this motorman would never loses—then comes the accident. There is have had this car collision. Possibly a no question but that our increase in acci- caution or a few demerits for violations dents during the past few months can be for indulgence in bad practices would attributed more to the disregard of our have saved this man's job for him, and in trainmen for our rules than to any one addition would have saved the car col- thing. We cannot afford to slack up in lision and the attendant injuries to pas- the enforcement of our rules or in the as- sengers and damage to Company prop- sessment of our discipline, unless we are erty. content to waste our revenues by satisfy- It would be an ideal condition if we ing accident claims. • • •

Loreepewtrvmeme---", --- Published Monthly for the Employes of the Los Angeles Railway

Number Two Volume Fifteen February, Nineteen Thirty - four

JANET C. McNEILL - - Publicity Manager and Editor

School Ticket only on the Western District lines. Information on Interchange Tickets 18. Q.-Is this complete ticket By DAN HEALY, Chief Instructor good on the L. A. Ry. lines? A.-No. I have endeavored in the following this complete ticket, at the four 19. Q.-What part of it is good? questions and answers to supplement points mentioned above, if further A.-The contract, and then the regular instructions on the inter- transfer is requested? only when validated "L. A. M. C. Co." change of ten cent tickets which went A.-A full transfer. 20. Q.-Has this ticket spaces for into effect February 1, 1934, by an- 8. Q.-Is this complete ticket validating on the L. A. Ry. lines? ticipating questions that may be good to Los Angeles Motor Coach A.-Yes. asked you by passengers and ques- Company lines at connections in P. 21. Q.-What other P. E. Ry. com- tions that may arise in your own E. Ry. Zones 2 or 3-Hollywood? plete ticket is good directly to the L. mind. A.-Yes. A. Ry. lines? 9. Q.-What will the L. A. M. C. A.-Form JT-6. 1. Q.-On and after Feb. 1, 1934, Co. line do with this complete ticket 22. Q.-What is the color of this is direct transfer allowed to the Pa- if further transfer is desired? ticket? cific Electric Railway local lines? A.-Detach coupon and vali- A.-Brown. on L. A. Ry. lines? date contract "L. A. M. C. Co." 23. Q.-In which P. E. Ry. Zones is A.-Yes. At any point where 10. Q.-Is this ticket contract good it issued? the Los Angeles Railway Inner Zone on L. A. Ry. cars then? A.-Zones 1 and 2, and in Zone rail or coach lines intersect the P. E. A.-Yes - at a n y connection 3 on Watts, So. Pasadena or Sierra Ry. local lines. within the L. A. Ry. Inner Zone. Vista lines. 2. Q.-What are the P. E. Ry. lo- 11. Q.-What will the first (1st) 24. Q.-If punched "Zone 3" is it cal lines? L. A. Ry. conductor do with this tick- good complete at L. A. Ry. connec- A.-Lines on Venice Blvd., Hill et contract if further transfer is de- tions within the P. E. Ry. No. 1 In- St., Sunset Blvd., Hollywood Blvd. sired? ner Zone? and Santa Monica Blvd.,-from the A.-Validate "L. A. Ry. 1st A.-No. Subway Terminal and, also, the South Ride." 25. Q.-Is it good on the P. E. Ry. Pasadena, Watts and Sierra Vista 12. Q.-What will the second (2nd) in their No. 1 Zone? lines on Main St., and the Edendale conductor do? A.-Yes. line on 6th St. A.-Validate "L. A. Ry. 2nd 26. Q.-W here is this complete 3. Q.-What P. E. Ry. local lines Ride." ticket punched "Zone 3" good on L. operate through the P. E. Station at 13. Q.-With both 1st and 2nd ride A. Ry. lines? 6th and Main St.? spaces punched, is this ticket good A.-Only at L. A. Ry. connec- A.-Sierra Vista local. This line for another ride on L. A. Ry cars? tions within the P. E. Ry. Zones 3 comes south on San Pedro St. from A.-Yes-to Shuttles only. or 2. Aliso St. and through the P. E. Sta- 14. Q.-When does the time expire 27. Q.-If punched "Zone 2" where tion-then north on Main St. on this ticket contract? is it good on L. A. Ry.? 4. Q.-What ticket form will be is- A.-Thirty (30) minutes after A.-In P. E. Ry. Zones 2 or 1 sued in Zone 3-Hollywood by the P. time punched. or 3. E. Ry.? 15. Q.-Is this ticket contract good 28. Q.-If punched "Zone 1" where A.-JT-3. back on the P. E. Ry. when validated is it good on L. A. Ry.? 5. Q.-What is the color of this either "L. A. M. C. Co." or "L. A. Ry. A.-In P. E. Ry. Zones 1 or 2. ticket? Co."? 29. Q.-When this complete ticket A.-Light green. A.-No. is received at a proper transfer point 6. Q.-At which four points only 16. Q.-Is this the only form of P. what is to be done with it? is this complete ticket to be accepted E. Ry. ticket for which a full transfer A.-Detach the coupon and vali- on L. A. Ry. lines? is issued on L. A. Ry. lines? date "L. A. Ry. 1st Ride"-2nd con- A.-Santa Monica & Western- A.-Yes. ductor will validate "L. A. Ry. 2nd Line "S"; Santa Monica & Virgil- Ride" and the contract will still be Q.-For what reason would the Line "L"; Virgil & Fountain-Line 17. good on a Shuttle line. P. E. Ry. issue ticket Form JT-5 "L"; Sunset & Alvarado-(Alvarado 30. Q.-Is this contract good thirty Coach). (white)? A.-Upon receipt of a J-40 (30) minutes after the time punched? 7. Q.-What is to be issued for

Page 3 FEBRUARY, 1934 A.—Yes. 31. Q.—Is this ticket good from the Happy Anniversary P. E. Ry. to the L. A. Ry., and then True Story of One to the L. A. M. C. Co.? One of the happy days of the year, A.—No. Insurance Check especially for those in the Company 32. Q.—Is it good from the P. E. who have been long in the service, is Ry. to the L. A. M. C. Co.? Recently, through the column of February 1st, which marks the birth- A.—Yes—when punched "Zone "Two Bells", I tried to emphasize the day of C. A. Henderson, Secretary- 1." importance of the employees checking Treasurer of the Company. There are 33. Q.—After the L. A. M. C. Co. to see whether or not their insurance so many of us who have been the bene- detaches its coupon and validates and Provident Fund were left in such ficiaries of his ever readiness to lend contract "L. A. M. C. Co.," is it good a way that it would cause as little a helping hand when most needed, that on the L. A. Ry.? trouble to the beneficiaries as pos- it is a real pleasure to congratulate A.—Yes, and is to be validated sible. There were a number who re- him on the passage of another mile- on L. A. Ry. lines the same as if it sponded to this and made changes stone. came direct to L. A. Ry. from the P. which will eliminate a great deal Mr. Henderson received a desk full E. Ry. of trouble and expense in the future. of beautiful flowers and cards from his 34. Q.—What ticket form is to be In order to further emphasize the host of friends. issued from L. A. Ry. rail lines to the importance of this, following is a true P. E. Ry. local lines? story of an incident which occurred A.—Form 2 on ten (10) cent recently: fares only, at any connecting point One of our employees passed away H. A. Perryman Honored with the P. E. Ry. after being sick for a short time. 35. Q.—What ticket from the L. A. After his death, it was discovered H. A. Perryman, Statistician for the Ry. Inner Zone coach lines? that a minor child was his beneficiary Company, has just received a signal A.—Form 1. for the insurance and Provident honor in being elected President of 36. Q.—Have these tickets been Fund, and the claim cannot be paid the American Statistical Association, changed any? until a legal guardian has been ap- Los Angeles Chapter. "P. E. Zones pointed for this minor child, which Mr. Perryman's work is known both A.—Yes has been will necessitate the wife employing in this country and in Europe, where 1 2 3" an attorney, taking this through he lived for some time, and has been added to the tickets, both on Forms 1 court, and she may have to go to the and 2. officially recognized by the English expense of posting a bond. Knowing Government. 37. Q.—What is this space to be this family as I do, I am sure it was used for? never the intention of the employee A.—On the P. E. Ry. only. to leave his affairs in this condition, They will accept complete tickets and the whole thing could have been only—detach the coupon and validate handled without any expense what- 1933 Automotive Figures the P. E. Zone in which the ticket ever and eliminated the loss of time The annual report covering the oper- was received. before payment can be made. As it ation of all automotive vehicles of the 38. Q.—Will the ticket be good is the wife, to whom the employee Company shows that during 1933 our then on any L. A. Ry. line? was very devoted, is left without any coaches traveled 7,182,335 miles and A.—No. ready means to pay funeral expenses. consumed 1,522,977 gallons of gasoline 39. Q.—Where will it be good? R. A. PIERSON. A.—On the P. E. Ry. lines only and 80,837 quarts of oil. Automobiles Superintendent of Personnel. in the Zone in which received or into and trucks of the Company traveled the next adjoining Zone. 1,006,284 miles and consumed 109,033 40. Q.—What ticket would you is- gallons of gasoline and 5,296 quarts of sue in the L. A. Ry. Inner Zone on a oil. J-40 School Ticket? Identity of Author A.—JX-4 School E x change Answering many inquiries—yes, the Ticket. Grace Freeman Pease, author of the Track Work 41. Q.—Is a JX-4 good direct to the lovely verse and set of resolutions P. E. Ry? which appeared on the editorial page The Track Department is finishing A.—No—the L. A. M. C. Co. of our January issue, is identical with the job of renewing ballast, ties and lines must be used first, and then re- Grace Freeman Pease, talented mem- putting in new drain tile on West Sev- transfer is allowed to the P. E. Ry. ber of our Company office and Secre- enth Street between Park View and Western District lines only. tary to C. A. Henderson, Secretary- Hoover Streets. Twenty-five hundred 42. Q.—What ticket form will be Treasurer of the Company. single track feet were removed and used on both Beverly and Melrose put down again. lines after Feb. 1, 1934? A.—Form 8 (white). About February 12th work will be 43. Q.—How is this to be handled New Coaches started on Washington Boulevard to on rail lines? remove the track and renew ties, bal- A.—The same as Form 1, by Four 23-passenger Twin Coaches last and tile between Normandie and validation on coupon, or by lifting have been ordered and are expected Western. This job will involve fifty- the contract when validated "L. A. M. to be delivered about the middle of three hundred single track feet. C. Co." February. These coaches are stream- line in design, corresponding with the modern trend in motor vehicles. They New Dump Truck are equipped with a single engine in- Chess Club side at the front and standard air A shining new 22,000 lb. dump brakes. The Chess Club meets every Wednes- truck will soon be ready for delivery No allocation as to line has been day evening at 7:30 o'clock at Division to South Park Shops to be put into made, but they will be assigned where Four. You are welcome to come and the service. a coach of this type can be used. look on and to join if interested.

Page 4 TWO BELLS Accidents Subject of • Division Meetings The recent Division meetings were Surprise among the most important ever held by the Company. The subject was Ac- Sprung cident Prevention. Accidents have in- creased on the system to an unwar- on ranted extent and these meetings were called for the purpose of getting Store- closer cooperation from trainmen to the end that preventable accidents keeper may be eliminated. Judging from the close attention given the speakers by the audiences at the various meetings, good results Mr. Jordan met Mr. Buchanan at the Mr. Lindsey corrobated Mr. Jordan's are expected. 16th Street Garage and asked him if story but Mr. Buchanan couldn't take Important points made by each he had been in touch with the Pur- it. He informed them that he needed a speaker are given herewith in Two chasing Department. When he re- car, needed one that afternoon, need- Bells so that none may be missed or ceived a reply in the negative, Mr. ed one every day; in fact, had to have forgotten by the trainmen. a car. Did they expect him to walk Jordan said that in all probability it The speakers were E. R. Dye, Oper- around to the different stores? He had been left to him to give Mr. Bu- ating Superintendent; John Collins, would buy his own car. Superintendent Meter-Mileage Depart- chanan the bad news. Mr. Jordan then Mr. Jordan pointed to a new Ford V ment, and Dan Healy, Chief Instruc- informed him that Mr. Schupp had 8 Coupe all equipped with spare tire tor. been prevailed upon by the Operating 'and bumpers and said—"Take this The highlights of Mr. Dye's talk are Department to furnish another car one! It rides hard anyway," and then given in the editorial on page two for the Coach Division Supervisors told him that they had decided to of this issue. and that after scouting all available trade it for his old car. When Mr. Mr. Healy said in part: resources they had decided that it Buchanan went out of the gate his face This business has the right to would be necessary to take his ear was outshining the chromium plat- exist but can not if its revenues are away from him for that purpose. ing on the radiator. absorbed by accident claims. The annual bill for accident claims is $500,000. We can not stop them all, We can not stress too strongly A rear end collision in No. 2 Zone but when costs mount it is time to the importance of getting witnesses. means the violation of at least watch out. If this company went When there is an accident and you three rules. There is no excuse for into the hands of a receiver he do not get witnesses, we can not get collision of cars. would take the blue pencil and cut judgment and are compelled to set- We don't want a man who has to down expenses regardless of senti- tle out of court. be watched all the time to see that ment. Shall we wait for the under- Mr. Collins followed Mr. Healy. He he does obey the rules. He took taker, or shall we take the remedy said: the job with the understanding that at hand and reduce accident ex- We assume that when a man gets he would obey the rules and we ac- penses? a job with the Los Angeles Railway, cepted him at his word. If his word We have any number of boob ac- he wants to find out all he can is not good, how can we depend cidents that should never happen. about that job in order to keep it. upon any of his actions? In preaching to you about accidents When we hire a man, we take him You will meet the man who will I am basing my talk on notes from at his word that he is going to give tell you that the rules can not be the Claim Department. good service, and we expect him to observed and accidents can not be No one has the idea that no acci- keep his word. prevented. If so, you are listening dents need occur, but it is the un- When a man is employed in the to a man who doesn't know what he necessary accidents we want to Operating Department, he repre- is talking about. eliminate. We a r e losing about sents a company investment of Be guided by your own intelli- $10,000 per month on careless ac- about twenty thousand dollars. The gence. Keep cool under all circum- cidents. new man is instructed in the way stances. The correct habit of start- In many cases the motorman we want the work done and is un- ing and stopping a car should not guesses that an auto will keep on der supervision and discipline as a be difficult to form. going, but it stops, or he guesses it continual check to determine If employes do not obey the rules will turn and it doesn't, and there whether or not he remains a safe by which an organization is gov- is an accident; then he commences investment. erned, that organization is destroyed to build up an alibi when he himself Now, about the only thing that and with it the possibility of earn- was at fault. any of us have to invest is our- ing a livelihood. There are trainmen who would selves. To be fired from a job low- There are all kinds of people in not hurt a kitten, yet, when old per- ers our chances to invest ourselves the streets, none of whom have any sons get on or off the car slowly, again. Therefore, the most intelli- superior rights. Reasonable care is they lose their patience and start or gent way to start on a new job is due from each user of the streets to stop the car in such a manner as to to rely on the advice of those men every other user of the streets. The throw an older person who can not who have had years of experience responsibility for the use of reason- keep balance easily. in this class of work. able care increases in proportion to I have read a number of accident A man had to violate five rules the capability of that user of the reports and some of them are an in- in order to have a collision of cars streets for doing damage to others. sult to the intelligence of officials while going through the electric We have no right of way and are of the company. How do you ex- switch at 5th and Hill. Had he ob- charged with using the highest de- pect us to go into court on such re- served any one of those rules, the gree of care in piloting our cars ports and win our case? accident would not have occurred. through the streets. FEBRUARY, 1934 Page 5

They Keep 'Em Alive at Division Five

These Division Five Mechanical men are anxious to see their pictures in Two Bells because they think it isn't possible for Division Three Mechanical to outdo them. They are, from left to right. front row: Jack Knight, Ed Hess, Don Gasink. Second row: Harry Hunt, Ralph Nokes, Andy Duncan, Otto Schnidier, Slim Ellis, Assistant Foreman G. P. MacQualters, Bert Hayward, Zack Eastin, Tom Cosgrove, Ernie Shaw, Bennie Burgess and Nelson Land. Third row: Jesse Tolin, Andy Anderson, George Sundeen. Russell Litz, Olon Dewberry, Jerry Lyons, Sylbia Boen, Alex Car- michael, Harold Steenrod, Leonard Green, Fred Yenour, B illy Coxon, Jonnie Walker, Fred Dudley, Sr., Harry Good- man and Gail King. To everyone's regret Foreman I. C. Gordon did not get in the picture. C. R. Fulton, of the Division, took the picture.

GitAlong,You Foremen I Mechanical Summary for 1933 1 The following is a summary of some of the outstanding features of the Mechan- Hey! You foremen, where were ya ical Department for the year 1933: the other night? Passenger and service cars "C" inspections at South Park shops_ 840 The first 1934 regular monthly Passenger and service cars overhauled 17 meeting of the Los Angeles Fore- Passenger and service cars—wreck repaired 226 men's Club was held Tuesday eve- Passenger and service cars—miscellaneous 502 ning, January 16th, in the Alexandria Hotel. 1,585 Some of the Los Angeles Railway foremen members were present. Motor coaches overhauled 57 Will G. Farrell was the speaker. Company automobiles and employees' cars repaired and repainted 56 "The Bright Outlook of 1934," was Built and installed truck bodies and cabs on White coach chassis 1 his subject. Car wheels scrapped, 24" 52 When a man can stand on one leg 12 Car wheels scrapped, 26" and give a talk like he did, it be- 2,614 Car wheels scrapped, 30" C I hooves some of us fellows with two Car wheels scrapped, 30" R.S. 420 legs to stand up and listen to him. Store orders completed 2,961 Those of you who were not present 113 Work orders completed missed an inspiring talk. ______487 S. E. requisitions issued — ----------- Ya better plan on bein' there next Interdepartmental authorizations completed — ------1,482 Inspection cards checked .30,315 time. It'll do ya a lot o' good. Keep your February eye peeled for Labor the announcement of the next regu- lar meeting and plan right now to Employees that left service 14 take advantage of it; it's gonna be Employees that entered service 77 good. Increase 63 The regular meeting date of this club is the third Tuesday night of Total number of employees, Mechanical Department, including the Supt. of Car each month. Equipment's office (excluding Automotive Department) 551 The new president, George F. Ford, Total labor costs (Dept. 1 to 12 incl., and Dept. 20) $611,014.45 took the chair at the January meet- ing. Let's get behind him, fellows. Maximum number of cars maintained at divisions for daily service as of De- cember 31, 1933 725 DOYLE RISIIEL.

TWO BELLS Page6 Bouquets For Year Many Subjects Covered at Meet A total of 362 employes received at least one letter of commendation The regular monthly meeting of the Foremen, and also that charts of oc- from the riding public during the year Foremen and Supervisory forces of cupational accidents were being pre- 1933. Of this group of trainmen one the Mechanical and Automotive De- pared and would be sent out later. conductor received 12 separate let- partments was held in the Instruction He asked for any suggestions that ters; one, 8; two, 6; one, 5; five, 4; Room at Division Two on January 13. might improve them. He also an- fourteen, 3; seventy, 2; and two hun- The meeting was called to order by nounced the price of photographs that dred and sixty-eight, 1 each. W. W. Aldrich, Chairman of the day. had been taken at our December These bouquets were distributed He called L. T. Crump as the first meeting. among the Divisions as follows: Di- speaker, who used as his subject, W. T. Brown spoke of the New vision One: fifty-two men received 1 "Developing Tact". Year's Resolution he almost made. He each; fifteen, 2; one, 3; and one, 8. Doyle Rishel announced the next asked that more detail be given by the Division Three: sixty-eight, 1 each; Foremen's Club of Los Angeles meet- Division Foremen on the 1159-E re- eleven, 2; four, 3; one, 4; one, 5; and ing to be held at the Hotel Alexan- garding cause of equipment failures, one, 12. Division Four: seventy-three, dria Tuesday night, January 16th, and that pistons be kept in a cleaner 1 each; twenty-seven, 2; six, 3; two, when the new officers for the ensuing and better condition so that the scale 4; and one, 6. Division Five: sixty- year would take their positions. could be read. nine, 1 each; seventeen, 2; three, 3; J. M. Spearing spoke on the subject W. W. Aldrich spoke of the trouble two, 4; and one, 6. Motor Coach: six of "Wrecks", emphasizing the im- being experienced at present with the men received 1 each. portance of no work being done long door rod on one man cars, and a where cars have been in accidents, survey was ordered to determine the until necessary photographs have number of cars that were still in been taken for use by the Claim De- service that had not had these rods Trips to South Seas partment. He also asked if a bulle- changed. He also spoke of trouble tin or notice could be given out to the with exit door headers, and the num- or Anywhere ber of dead cars with K-35 control employes regarding their standing in D. W. Ferguson who has a very the Provident Fund, as explained by equipment that had been changed off complete Travel Service and who is a R. A. Pierson in a recent meeting. and found 0. K. on examination. tenant in the main building, occuping Mr. Jordan gave a review of the C. L. Hatch explained with exhibits space in the ticket office with C. V. meetings held under the chairman- the importance of obtaining good Means, has routed a good many em- ship of W. C. Brown, showing what photographs of all cars that had been ployes on pleasant vacation trips. in accidents, and asked the continued progress had been made with the fol- hearty cooperation of this depart- lowing suggestions offered at these Recent Perry Wilkinson, our ad- ment. meetings: venture loving elevator operator de- W. T. Brown spoke on the subject, "Cracked Brake Shoes"—a survey parted on a tour of the South Seas and "Developing and Training Men", re- has been made showing that 90% of made his booking through Mr. Fergu- ferring to the first two topics used in faulty brake shoes have been report- son. When Perry returns he will have our October meeting which covered ed from Division Four, which indi- traveled 12,000 miles on the palatial the best ways or methods of handling cates that a shipment to that Divi- liner, City of Los Angeles, specially men at all times and under all condi- sion caused practically all of t h e chartered for this wonderful trip. It tions, urging the importance of train- trouble and must have been defective. will take 43 days to complete the tour ing them early in service. He also "Noise Elimination"—experiments and the steamer will return to Los An- gave us "Jim Brown's experience with have been made with intake muffler geles Harbor on February 21st. and it has been found preferable to the Cleveland Railway Company". He After viewing all the beauty of the complimented Division Three at place them under the car as at pres- South Seas, also the South Seas beau- length for their record of fifteen ent, rather than boxing them in. ties, it is rather doubtful if Perry can months without a single hot journal "R a t i o Leverage"—originally of- be held to the prosaic task of running bearing, a n d their excellent record fered by D. Rishel has been explained. an elevator. made of other hot bearings also. "Test Reports"—we have an arbi- F. 0. Rowbottom continued along trary ruling that all tests should be Mr. Ferguson says he will be send- the same lines as Mr. Brown, giving reported monthly; a review has been ing out a great many tours this com- the National Cash Register Co. as an made with notes on tests that should ing season, the 15 day Panama Canal example of intensive training of its be reported on, and when. He also trip will be popular again, as well as men. stated that future Test Authorizations Honolulu and Alaska, and the coast- R. L. Guignard chose for his topic, should clearly state how often to be wise trips to Washington and British "Noise Elimination", and explained reported. Mr. Jordan also commented Columbia for short trips of two weeks the experiments being made along on the report we receive from the or more. this line at the present time. Auditing Dept. of corrections made on He will route you to the Orient, if Time Cards and Requisitions, stress- C. B. Lindsey exhibited a chart from you wish, Japan, China, the Philip- ing the importance of this report. the Garage, showing equipment fail- pines and as far west as Java and the W. I. Green offered the suggestion ure and mileage record for the past Dutch Indies. Mr. Ferguson is both that a small door be placed in sand five years in the Automotive Depart- well informed and accommodating and boxes on standard cars so that wet ment, and clearly demonstrated the his Travel Service is commended to sand could be removed when neces- improvements that have been made the LARY employes for any patronage sary, the same as in use on H-3 cars by them in reducing failures and in- they can give him. creasing mileage per failure. at present. F. T. Burchett exhibited charts that Closing remarks were then made by had been prepared of equipment fail- the Chairman, after which Mr. Jordan ures in the Mechanical Department, announced that C. B. Lindsey would If you can't be a leader, learn to be explaining that these would be blue be in charge of the next meeting. a loyal follower. The world needs printed and distributed among the J. E. STEENROD, Secretary. both. FEBRUARY, 1934 Page 7 Billy Yandell and Ray Diddoo were SQUARE AND COMPASS DOINGS sitting side by side. What was at first thought to be a duet, proved The first meeting of the New Year Brother Phil Klingelsmith was re- only that these brothers were enjoy- was held on Saturday evening, Jan- appointed to again take charge of ing their soup. uary 20, 1934, at Boos Bros. Coffee conferring degrees on new brothers, Shop, 319 W. 5th St., and was at- which we all know from observation, Have you noticed that Bert Reid tended by 80 members. will be conducted with the same de- and Bill Taylor always sit together? These staunch brothers were en- gree of perfection as heretofore. There must be a reason for this, pos- thusiastic in their praise for the de- Phil, the good old "workhorse," will sibly the same can apply to Leo Bean lightful dinner served. and, as was select his own team and members and Charlie Polchow. promised, a new brand of entertain- who have not yet witnessed degree This will bear investigation. ment was enjoyed. work done by our team, should by all means make it a point to do so at the Brother Herbert Gaskell apparent- Instead of the usual vaudeville pro- first opportunity. ly had been on a diet for several days gramme, your entertainment commit- preceding our meeting as several tee was fortunate in securing an in- At this writing final arrangements have not been completed for our Feb- comments were heard regarding his teresting travelogue entitled "Alaska wonderful appetite. to Yosemite Park." This film was ruary meeting, but full details will presented with a lecture by Harold C. be outlined in our regular bulletin to members. Marshall Rex has been requested Boyd, camera man extraordinary, and hereafter, to seat Brother T. T. Trip- who, by the way, is a member of It is hoped that you brothers who ney so that reflected light from his Mauie Lodge No. 472, Kahului, T. H. have not been able to attend meet- shining dome will not bother those Brother Boyd was assisted by Fred- ings regularly in the past, can make in his immediate vicinity. erick C. Rowley, member of Duke of arrangements to do so in the future, York Lodge No. 124, of Adelaide, as it is the desire of your officers to Kelly (Beau Brummel) Holmes, the Australia. provide a pleasant evening once each boy with the smiling face and chest- This presentation proved both in- month for you. It is suggested that nut hair, had very little to say, but teresting and instructive and was you attend our February meeting and seemed to enjoy himself immensely. thoroughly enjoyed. It is quite pos- see for yourself what is being done. You are assured of an enjoyable sible that we can induce the above We have not been able to date, to evening. gentlemen to return at some future discover just what caused brother date for the purpose of showing us Wm. A. Jermy to indulge in forty their new travelogue of the South winks, although it has been suggest. Sea Islands. On January 21, 1934 Brother ed that Walter Born's soothing voice Following the dinner and entertain- Reinier Van Soest passed away after during the reading of our By-Laws, ment President Morgan called the a short illness. He was a member of was responsible. meeting to order, and the first busi- South Park Lodge No. 563 F. and A. ness transacted was the reading of M., also a member of our Club. Our Chairman of the Entertainment our proposed By-Laws, by our record- He leaves a widow and fifteen year Committee, Walter E. Whiteside, ing Secretary Walter Born. old daughter. seems to be a publicity fiend, inas- Funeral was held on January 25, It is in order at this point to con- much as your Scribe has received sev- 1934 from W. A. Brown, Inc., Funeral eral invitations to dine at his home. gratulate Brother C. C. Netz, the au- Directors. thor of our By-Laws, who the writer However, to date, we have declined, understands was ably assisted in this fearing that in addition he may ren- difficult task by Brothers Bodley, der a piano solo—Heaven forbid! Morgan and Born. COMPASS POINTS When four master minds such as Before Mrs. Andy Egan would al- What has happened to our Past these get together something is low "Cupid" out to attend our Jan- Presidents? With the exception of bound to result. Brother Netz was uary meeting, she insisted that Clar- one or two who attend meeting regu- also the author of our original By- ence Fischer accompany him to see larly, the others are conspicuous by Laws, and is entitled to a cheer from that he kept to the straight and nar- their absence. our entire membership for a difficult row path. However, before the eve- Joe "Old Faithful" Steenrod seldom task well done. The next most im- ning was over, "The Blond Bomb- fails and is always willing to lend a portant business was the naming of shell", known as Scotty, got in her helping hand. the various committees by President deadly work on Clarence so much so, Morgan, as follows: that we suggest that the Club appoint Smiling W. H. Morgan of Division a committee to take these fellows in Five, was put on the spot, being se- Entertainment Committee: Walter charge. lected as a member of the so-called E. Whiteside, Chairman; Jack Wilson What chance have we bachelors? Entertainment Committee. Tough and W. H. Morgan. Auditing Com- luck, brother, is your insurance paid mittee: Jas. W. Bodley, Chairman; H. up? H. Peterson and C. C. Fischer. Mem- Famous Last Words: bership Committee: Supervisor, Leo It certainly looked like "seldom seen" night as we noticed the follow- Come to Our February Meeting. Bean; Division One, R. E. Jones; Di- Fraternally yours, vision Three, W. M. Southers; Divi- ing brothers present: Geo. W. Bridg- er, M. F. Hurst, C. 0. Ashton, Teddie JACK K. WILSON, sion Four, H. F. Hames; Division Director of Publicity. Five, W. H. Morgan; Vernon Yards, Parson, Elmer Wood. L. F. Sparks; Garage, J. H. (Howard) These brothers requested that we McCornack; Building, R. A. Pierson; publish the above to serve as an alibi. South Park Shops, Joe Steenrod. Sick Wanted to Buy Committee: Johnny Miller, Chairman; Secondhand bicycle for boy, 26 size. J. F. McCormick, C. F. Kirkland, W. There was considerable disturbance Must be in good condition. Call Room B. Mills, D. C. Weston, M. E. McCune on the west side of the dining-room, 601, main office building or phone and G. G. Scott. and on investigation it was found that Station 61.

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1. "Billy" Vaughn, (Manager), C; 2. "Chuck" Roth, P; 3. Bob Mitchell, 2B; 4. Andy Lynn, P; 5. C. McAtee, RF; 6. V. C. Spitz, SS; 7. "Billy" Vejar, SS; 8. "Dutch" Wagner, RF; 9. "Pete" Ritter, 1B; 10. "Lefty" Gates, P; 11. Tom Camack, LF; 12. "Bill" Anderson, C; 13. George Capps, R F; 14. Ray Baudisch, 3B; 15. "Rube" Gibbs, (Captain), CF; lower center is Mascot, Glen Vaughn. Division Four at Bat What-a-Man Sparks "—Root! Root! Root for the home dom misses a game. On one occasion team! recently (January 28th) the team was If they don't win it's a shame, about to play a game with the Swift Eureka! We have found him, The For it's One! Two! Three strikes and Company team. Mr. Wimberly Superman, none other than our con- and out was asked to umpire. He cheerfully genial Mahatma (Sparks). A day or At the old ball game." stepped over behind the pitcher and so ago he was asked to investigate got down to business. Superintendent a sign which had fallen over on the Yes siree, folks, it's the home team, Wimberly had over two years of composed entirely of Division Four private right of way in the town of pitching in semi-pro baseball before Lennox, and in his report he stated trainmen and there's lots of room for entering the Los Angeles Railway rooters on the home grounds, the Los that he lifted this sign and guessed service. That was twenty-four years that it weighed 250 pounds. What-a- Angeles Railway Ball Park at Vernon ago but the love of the game is still Yard. The games are announced on man! What-a-man! We have all with him and "Wim" proved himself types at Vernon Yard. the Division Four Bulletin Board and a very efficient umpire. are played on Sunday afternoons. It is a real pleasure for Two Bells Conductor Billie Vaughn was the to introduce the Division Four Base- leading spirit in the organizing of the ball Team. men three months ago and Motorman Complaints G. R. "Rube" Gibbs has proved him- self to be an excellent captain. In a Loss Dec. Jan. or very short time an adult of each pros- Classifications 1933 1934 Gain pective player's ability was made and EnForced Vacation Discourtesy 23 27 4 the work of placing completed. Fare and transfer trouble 35 34 —1 In the past two months the team Arthur H. Warren, Chief District Starting too soon 7 4 —3 has experienced both the glory of win- Supervisor, was laid up with the flu Passing up passengers 9 3 —6 ning and the misfortune of losing. for several days but has returned to Carrying passengers past The remarkable feature of the games his post of duty. stop 7 10 3 is the way Billy has of keeping the Supervisor W. P. Perry successfully Dangerous operation 0 0 0 Short change 10 13 3 players in high spirits, doing their evaded any injury in traffic but went Service 8 5 —3 utmost right to the finish. home and stepped on a nail in his own Miscellaneous 29 29 0

Superintendent L. L. Wimberly is garage. Consequently Mr. Perry is tak- — — — among the most ardent fans and sel- ing an enforced vacation. 128 125 —3 FEBRUARY, 1934 Page 9 Veterans Activities Auxiliary The general business meeting of The date for the joint installation the Los Angeles Railway Veterans of officers of the Club and the Aux- Ladies and gentlemen! We extend Club was held at Patriotic Hall, Janu- iliary was set for Saturday, February to all of you an invitation to be our ary 4th, at which time the following 17th, to be held at Patriotic Hall. Valentine on the night of February officers were elected: Past Commander Jack Angel will 17th, which incidently happens to Club Commander, J. A. Madigan: be in charge of the installation cere- fall on a Saturday, and at which time First Vice Commander, Andy Dun- monies and you know he can put on officers chosen for the year 1934 will can; Second Vice Commander, L. D. a snappy performance. It is also be installed in joint ceremonies with Gordon; Adjutant, H. F. Nelson; Fi- rumored that the Auxiliary will serve those chosen to serve the Veterans' nance Offier, R. C. Hoyle; Chaplain, refreshments after the meeting. Club. C. J. Jackson; Sergeant at Arms, L. The officers will be decked out in We have several new faces in our L. Leasman. their new dress uniforms, and the Official Family this year and we Commander Madigan made the fol- Auxiliary will be in uniform, so this pledge to them our support in all mat- 1 o wing appointments: Department should make a very colorful spectacle. ters. Commander Division One, W. V. Mc- We would like very much to swell Our new officials are: Alice L. Cafferty; Department Commander Di- our membership this year and this Deane, President; Helen Nelson, Se- vision Three, L. E. Barkley; Depart- can be done by those who have not nior Vice-President; Gladys Gordon, ment Commander Division Four, R. H. been contacted getting in touch with Junior Vice-President; Esther L. Wil- Manning; Department Commander the man representing the Club at liams, Secretary; Susie B. Hannon, Division Five, L. E. Sausser. Other each Division. Many of you men who Treasurer; Theresa V. Madigan, Chap- appointments will be announced later. have just entered the service of the lain; Adeline Eidsen, Patriotic In- Sergeant at Arms Leasman asked Company are eligible and we want structor; Esther Wickham, Conductor- for the privilege of choosing his Color you as members, so let's get together. ess; Isabella Hoyle, Color Bearer; Bearers and Color Guards. This was Let everyone make a special effort Mae F. Corse, Standard Bearer; Edith granted and the following comrades to attend the doings on February Duncan, Trustee; Marie Manning, were chosen by him: G. H. Stone, C. 17th and help Commander Jimmy Guard and Ethel Sausser, Pianist. W. Hannon, C. H. Finney and J. L. start his year off with a bang! We have plans for an extremely full Story. H. F. NELSON, Adjutant. year ahead of us, and we need the co- operation of each and every member to make these plans a success. Journey's End To you ladies who have sent in your applications, but who have not as yet attended, why not start the new year Edward Henry Link, Flagman in the Iowa and was employed as a motor- in right by joining with us and enjoy- Transportation Department, passed man by the Company on October 23, ing all the good times that are ahead away on January 6th. He was born 1902. He was appointed flagman June of us? Meet with us at our next meet- in Columbus, Wisconsin and was em- 6, 1924. He was a member of K. of P. ing night which will be Wednesday, ployed by this Company as a con- No. 297, Los Angeles. Mr. McFadden February 21st, Harding Hall, at 8:00 ductor at Division One on August 24, is survived by his wife. P. M. We will be on the lookout for 1901. He later transferred to Division * * * you. Two and then to Division Five and Herman Fred Kadow, of the Special ESTHER L. WILLIAMS, Secretary, was appointed flagman June 1, 1933. Roll, died on January 21st. He was He was a member of I. 0. 0. F. No. born in Germany and was employed 33, Los Angeles. Mr. Link is survived by this Company as a coil winder on by his wife. For Rent * * * November 10, 1910. He was placed on Well furnished 4 or 5 room house, the Special Roll March 1, 1930. He reasonable rent. 4424 Crocker Street, Motorman Perry N. Stewart, of Di- was a member of A. 0. U. W. of Kan- P. J. Boyer, Flagman. vision Five, died on January 13th. He sas. Mr. Kadow is survived by two * * * was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and sons. was employed by the Company as a * * * Houses, furnished and unfurnished. motorman on July 5, 1927. Mr. Stew- Reinier Van Soest, Motorman at Di- Samson Edwards, 1009 South Alma Street. art is survived by his wife and a vision Five, passed away January daughter. 22nd. He was born in Stryen, Hol- * * * land and was employed as a motor- The oldest national flag in the world George Feller, of the Special Roll, man at Division Two on July 30, 1913. is that of Denmark; it has been used passed away January 16th. He was He was transferred to Division Five since 1219. born at Xenia, Ohio and was em- on July 31, 1932. Mr. Van Soest was ployed as a motorman by the Com- a member of Knights & Ladies of pany on December 15. 1891. On No- Security Lodge No. 357, Los Angeles, Appreciations vember 8, 1921 he was appointed in- and of South Park Lodge No. 563 F. formation man and on April 1, 1933 and A. M., Los Angeles. Mr. Van Letters of appreciation for he was placed on the Special Roll. Soest is survived by his wife and a kindnesses and sympathy ex- He was a member of I. 0. 0. F. Gold- daughter. tended to them in their time of * * * sorrow have been received by en Rule Lodge No. 160 of Los Angeles. Mr. Feller is survived by his wife, a Estanisalao Gar cia, Blacksmith the Company from Richard son and a daughter. Helper in the Way and Structure De- Haynes; Mrs. Eliza A. McFad- partment, died January 29th. He was den, William Kennedy and Mr. * * * born in Guanaguato, Mexico and was and Mrs. Frank Kennedy; Clar- Archibald M. McFadden, Flagman employed as a laborer in the Way and ence F. Kadow and Robert J. in the Transportation Department, Structures Department on October 1, Kadow; Mrs. Perry Stewart and passed away on January 18th. Mr. 1912. Mr. Garcia was transferred to Family; and Anna G. Link. McFadden was born in Crawford, blacksmith helper November 2, 1925.

Page 10 TWO BELLS Satisfied and also contented is the spirit that is now displayed at the various divisions. This is especially true among the many that have recently been added to our personnel. The past few years have been long and lean, and made many of these boys all lanky, but the wrinkles in the vicinity of the abdomen are fast disappearing, and their loved ones are now enjoying a satisfied existence that is assured when the pay check comes in regularly. The happy smiles in this pictures were taken early in the month at Division Three.

Honor Roll News Witnesses Scouts A called meeting of the Honor Roll Division Four still holds the lead in Boy Scout Troop 45 went on a na- Employees of the Los Angeles Rail- the average number of witnesses per ture hike on January 28th. We went way Corporation was held January accident, although in January all four to the beach at the mouth of To- 16, 1934, with an attendance of 57 Divisions increased their averages panga Canyon and hiked up into the members. A letter was read from the over December. hills where we identified many kinds Los Angeles Railway Employees As- Comparative figures for the average of plants and birds. sociation, inviting the Honor Roll number of witnesses per accident for We came down to the beach to cook Employees to become honorary mem- December, 1933 and January, 1934 are our dinner and after we had eaten we bers of their Association. The' invita- as follows: studied sea plants and animals. tion was accepted, and the Secretary Only one Scout, Herb Spencer, was instructed to furnish them with a list Div. 4 5.09 Div. 4 5.56 brave enough to go in swimming in of our members. Div. 3 4.66 Div. 3 4.90 the cold water. Div. 5 4.30 Div. 5 4.51 Vanon Dyson is back again, none The next Regular Meeting will be Div. 1 3.80 Div. 1 4.26 on Tuesday, March 6, 1934, in the the worse for his serious accident. Lecture Room, Division Four, at 2:30 The number of accidents was re- The Troop is progressing fine but P. M. duced from 1,509 in December to 1,254 we still could use more new members. Boa BOWER, Publicity Manager. It is our hope, that we as honorary in January. LYNN WEBER, Two Bells Reporter. members of the Los Angeles Railway The total average of witnesses per Employees Association, may be able accident for all Divisions for January to promote: was 4.82—a little better than the 4.47 The following letter was received by average in December. Scoutmaster Bower at Division One 1. Adequate National Old Age Pen- and is self explanatory: sions. Wife (to seasick husband): "Look 66th Street School. 2. Unemployment Insurance. John, over there. Such a big ship! January 5, 1934. Husband: I don't want to see any Mr. R. W. Bower, Scout Master, 3. That we may have, at least, a ships. Call me when you see a bus. Div. No. 1, L. A. Ry. Co., full discussion of the advisability of "Those girls are alike. They must be Los Angeles, Calif. a national law enacted which will twins." Dear Mr. Bower: favor the removal of the "age limit" "No relation. They patronize the same and retirement. beauty parlor." We wish to commend to you two From a social standpoint, it is our Scouts, Elford Kline and Bob Bower, The strong man, gleaming knife in hope that the Honor Roll membership for their willingness and help in de- hand, gazed at the smooth, white body livering thirty-one Christmas baskets will conclude, by vote at the March in the water. "I cannot do it!" he meeting to issue an invitation to en- to our needy families. groaned. "It is not man's work." Tears Yours very truly, tertain the wives of the members at streamed from his eyes. The woman, the April 3rd meeting. It is possible with a look of utter scorn, seized the 66th St. School P. T. A., we may be able to persuade Edwards knife—and finished peeling the onions! Mrs. Lillian McGann, Brothers to present their moving pic- Secretary. ture "Empire of Grandeur," which "What becomes of all these love tri- was very greatly enjoyed at the angles?" "Most of 'em turn into wrecktangles." Ceremonies a r e different in Square and Compass Meeting on Jan- every country but true politeness uary 20th. The one indispensable auto ac- is everywhere the same.—Gold- GEO. A. PRICHARD, Secretary. cessory is an income. smith.

FEBRUARY, 1934 Page I I duties on Monday, January 29th. Conductor C. J. Clark says there is something wrong with him when he for- gets there is a change in his Saturday's time and he comes down an hour too early. When Conductor E. R. Tomlin went out in the shed to get his new 1933 model Chevrolet, he found it was gone. A few days later it was found somewhere in the outskirts of the city, all stripped of every- thing of value. News of the death of his father was re- ceived by Motorman B. B. Darnell a few days ago. Conductor C. 0. Ashton has been con- fined to his home for several days on ac- count of having sprained some ligaments in his shoulder. He is back on the job now but not quite normal. This handsome couple is Conductor Conductor J. W. Courtwright was at and Mrs. Ray Kelly. Seventh and Hill with three minutes in Mr. Kelly is one of our new corners, which to make relief at Seventh and Cen- and is a scn of Conductor Pat Kelly tral. With the aid of a Yellow cab he of Division One. Conductor J. E. Adair of Division barely made it, but he was fifty cents One and his seven months old daugh- poorer and all out of breath. ter Charlotte Mae. This picture was Motorman Nate Robinson was giving a lift to Motorman W. A. Bence and Con- taken on Christmas day. ductor R. W. Bower when a black cat crossed the street in front of them. A mere suggestion from Bower and Nate turned around and drove a mile out of L. VOLNER his way in order to offset the evil spell, and yet he says he is not superstitious! For many years Jarvis Phillips has For about a week Conductor H. H. been known as a conductor, but he will H. N. COLE Wulf carried his thumb in a sling. He not be known by that title any more as While on his way home one evening explained just how it all happened but it his length of service has put him on the Motorman R. D. Tolliver found a little was hard to understand, so we will skip regular flagging roll, and he will act in two year old baby boy, with his little it. Any way he is 0. K. now, and that is that capacity in the future. what counts. nightie on apparently dressed for bed, During the New Year's flood Motorman walking down Spence Street. He picked This will probably not happen again in F. M. Newell was at his home in La Cres- him up and left him in charge of a lady a hundred years. We have three Vernoy centa, and on account of the washouts in a near-by house, while he canvassed brothers, all conductors. During t h e and other obstructions was kept from the neighborhood. About two blocks course of a day, all three worked the duty foi about one week. away he finally came across a lady who same train run, K. C. relieved L. F. and later 0. L. relieved K. C. had a boy answering to his description, but her boy was in bed. No, it couldn't It is reported that Conductor John Hun- be her boy. But to make sure she looked saker is in a hospital and will undergo an operation for appendicitis. and found the little bed empty. Yes it The little girl The condition of Conductor C. F. East- was her boy, and was she happy to get holding tight to man is reported as improving. He was him back safe! her pet chicken taken to the hospital from the scene of Motorman A. B. Stewart is back on is Lorena Fay the works after being on the slick list an accident at 51st and Avalon, January 13th. An automobile struck him while he Loftin, age two for over three weeks. He says that after year s, daughter recovering from the flu a big kink got was on his way to work, and it was re- of Conductor G. in his back and just as he got that ported that his leg and several fingers were broken. J. Loftin of Divi- straightened out he was seized with a Conductors L. R. Edwards and E. S. sion Three. case of ptomaine poisoning, otherwise he Wright are taking some time off via the would have had a pretty good time and a good rest. sick list. Conductor P. M. Brewis has been call- Motormen J. P. Kinnealy and M. A. Kilgo have returned to their duties after ed to Victoria, Canada, on account of the During December Motorman A. E. Tuf- serious illness of his father. being off for some time on account of ill- ness. ting and wife were called to Lubbock, Conductor G. J. Frantz is spending Motorman D. F. Hodges, who has been Texas, on account of the serious Illness eighty days in Oregon on account of busi- of a son. Mr. Tufting visited for a few ness. indisposed for several weeks, is reported as improving. days, then returned to duty, leaving Mrs. On account of ill health Conductor S. Tufting with the son, who passed away C. Scott is spending a while in Marys- At this time Motormen J. A. Gonwin and J. E. Crawford are on sick leave. after Mr. Tufting had arrived in Los An- ville, Utah, where he hopes to recup- geles. The sympathy of the men of Divi- erate. Operator M. E. Cubberly, who has been ill for several weeks, expects to be able sion Three is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Conductor E. L. Ayers has taken an to return to his duties very soon. Tufting. indefinite leave of absence and has gone Operator F. T. Atkinson of the "B" to Oakhurst to recuperate. At this writing Operators J. L. Kline and S. Ashworth are off on account of Line was stabbed by a bandit during a Motorman B. B. Parvin went to the illness. They hope to be back at an early holdup on the night of January 12th. At hospital on February fifth for a minor date. this writing he is up and around but has operation. He expects to remain there • * * not yet returned to duty. for about two weeks and then take a Operator R. W. Heaney was also four weeks rest up and then be back Married stabbed in a holdup of his car, but no on the job, better than ever. Motorman L. Burnett of Division One, serious damage was done. After three months on the sick list and Mrs. Minerva Haase were married The "N" Line is now being called the Motorman S. H. McGary returned to his on December 30, 1933. Brothers Line on account of three sets of

Page 12 TWO BELLS brothers acting as operators. They are: his run as he had to make relief, and he L. L. Sweet and W. V. Sweet; G. M. Mar- left the barn wearing one of C. D.'s new tin and J. M. Martin; G. H. Wright and caps instead of his own and did not dis- J. F. Wright. * * * cover it until he reached Rimpau. So he phoned in he was there with no cap num- Married bers. Foreman Boyd has resolved to see For some time we have been wondering that Dutch has a guardian hereafter, to why the broad smile on the countenance see that he is properly equipped before of Operator H. J. Vail of the "B" Line, starting work. but at last the question has been solved, Line "A" crews received a new sched- for Mr. Vail has taken unto himself a ule and had a line shakeup January 5th. wife. The lady was Miss Marie Trotter Four runs were added. of Augusta, Kansas. Division Three At the time of this writing Motorman wishes them the best of everything, and R. Q. Stanford was suffering with a car- a long and happy life. buncle on the back of his neck and Con- * * * ductor 0. E. Goodwin was nursing a new One of our conductors recently brought moustache. in a new one. He was on a pull-in trip, Division Four now has four hundred and notified passehgers that they were and seventy-eight trainmen. going to the barn. A lady asked him if Mary E. Weaver, nine year old daugh- he would transfer her to another car as ter of Operator E. B. Weaver, was rushed she did not care to go to the stable. to the Angeles Hospital January 12th and A. M. McFadden, a former motorman of operated on for acute appendicitis. We Division Three but for some time past are glad to state little Mary is well on acting as a flagman, passed away during the way to recovery. She was taken the first part of January. Mr. McFadden John A. Cresto home on January 22nd. entered the employ of the Los Angeles Conductor W. D. Grimes resigned Jan- Railway as a motorman in 1902. Division This is the month of February and uary 10th and is now proprietor of a beer Three extends its heartfelt sympathy to February is the month of midwinter garden in Belvedere. his family. graduates. I want to bust right into the Hearing the Car Barn Cafe was to news with this picture of John A. Cresto have strawberries on its menu for that because John graduated from Los Ange- day, our Superintendent, Geo. E. Fergu- les High School on February 2nd and son, did not want a missout charged up entered Los Angeles Junior College on to himself, so instead of going to lunch February 5th. John left L. A. High with at his regular time-11:30—he made it an enviable record, not alone for his 10:30 on that date. studies but for his work as captain* of Conductor W. S. Rice is stepping high the second baseball team and his clever these days on account of the arrival of a contributions to the sport columns of the new son and heir in the family of Mr. "Blue and White," the school paper. John and Mrs. Frank Bush. Mrs. Bush is the is eighteen and a son of Conductor J. J. youngest daughter of the above named Cresto of Division Four. He will special- gentleman. The grandparents are both ize in Journalism at L. A. J. C. Best outdoing each other in their efforts to wishes, Buddy. Stick to • it. provide a suitable welcome for the new arrival. Ye Scribe paid a visit to the Car Barn Cafe the latter part of January and found Nearly fourteen years have passed since Mr. Tuttle very busily engaged in the in- I wrote my first news column for Two stallation of an automatic meat slicer and Bells but I've just learned an important also the latest improved bread-slicing thing about "scribing." If the account machine. Tuttle says the only thing he of a marriage reaches the Scribe indirect- hopes is that some bright mind will in- ly, it is well to get in touch with the vent a slicing machine shaped like a tur- newlyweds or, at least, the alleged groom, key or chicken, so that he can get more to certify the report. In last month's issue a well known Di- orders per bird, and possibly be able to Donna Mae Hinds. Donna is the make a reduction in the price of this par- vision Four conductor was credited with seventeen months old daughter of ticular form of food. The fact that this having embarked on matrimonial waters. Conductor Don A. Hinds of Division popular cafe is up to the minute was For two or three weeks immediately fol- evidenced by the appearance of fresh lowing he was besieged with friends and Four. Donna-Don A. (There's a con- strawberries on their menu for many their congratulations. "It's not true," he nection there, somehow!) Anyhow, days during January. would quickly explain. "Someone turned Donna is a mighty sweet little girl in a false report." But this only reduced and has blue eyes. the Two Bells account to a reasonable doubt. The worst of it all, the Stove Pipe Com- The trainmens' meetings on January mittee came very near giving the 17th were well attended and the subjects harassed trainman the customary session of the speakers were well received. Chief down in the boiler room, stripped and Instructor Dan Healy, Johnnie Collins, Superintendent of the Meter-Mileage De- C. J. KNITTLE dolled up in a woman's night gown. Conductor C. 0. Haughen was the vic- partment, and Executive Superintendent of Operation Ernie Dye gave the talks. Wedding tim of the report. My apology to you, 'Way back in November a well known C. 0. Brevity is the soul of wit and also a conductor, C. D. Stevenson, was mar- * * * great time saver. An "A" car rolled up ried. C. D. evidently overlooked report- to 24th and Vermont one Saturday morn- ing the event immediately to our Vital We note that Dutch (George) Wagner ing recently. The operator, Motorman A. Statistician and this is the first chance is getting pretty ritzy with his derby hat, J. Lang, motioned Supervisor H. M. Farr Two Bells has had to pass the good news spats, and what-have-you, but he is also to "come hither." along. The fortunate lady was formerly getting absent-minded. Thursday, Jan- "Get me a relief," said Lang. Patricia Adams and though we're late uary 25th, Dutch was trying on caps, "What's the trouble?" asked Farr. with the news, we insist on saying, "Best which C. D. Clark sells, and laid his cap Lang shook his head and rubbed the wishes, C. D." down in the meantime. It came time for lower part of his vest.

FEBRUARY, 1934 Page 13 "0. K." replied Farr. The car sped just found out that Sam finished up the Several of the boys snapped back with away. Farr grabbed the phone and asked year 1933 a married man, he having mar- "Yeah, blonde or brunette?" However, for Division Four. ried Miss Hazel Renicke, of Bullock's De- the heel has now healed up and the big boy is now on his toes. "Hello," yelled the clerk. partment Store, on December 31, 1933. "Supervisor Farr speaking, Line "A." The ceremony was performed at the Em- Relieve A. J. Lang. Reason, B. A." manuel Presbyterian Church, Wilshire Boulevard. The boys of Division Five "Has a belly ache? 0. K., we'll see Introducing t o join in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Thomason what we can do," replied the clerk snap- y o u, ladies and their best wishes for a long and happy pily, and hung up. gentlemen, married life. James Edward —and here's a bouquet that will not * * * appear in the Bouquet column because it Clark, eight was mailed direct to the trainman, Con- Believe it or not, Clerk "Baldy" De- months o I d ductor R. F. Colvett. Mrs. D. Heller is Muth has gone air-minded and he and grandson of C3n- the writer and she thanks Conductor his pilot, Conductor T. H. Wood, take off ductor A. A. Colvett for paying her fare three times. quite often and look us over from up Bradley, of Divi- Three tokens were enclosed. above. He is figuring on trying out a sion Five. This A last minute report states that Mo- parachute in the near future and if it picture was torman Charles Webster Allen resigned doesn't work he said he'll take it back. taken at the age February 1st to go into the beer business of five months with his brother. Sorry we can't find and his daddy is Ex-Conductor Jimmy Charlie at this moment, and the printer's boy is waiting for this copy, but what- Clark, of Division Five. ever phase of the business Charlie is go- ing into—a garden or a tank wagon—we wish him the best of luck.

JACK BAILEY

We know Ye Editor is desirous of mak- FRED MASON ing this a truly respectable issue. We hope her minutest desires are more than Well, it won't be long now before we realized and toward that end we contrib- hear the shout "Play ball", and we are ute the month's best scandal tips. looking forward to having an eXcellent That tired look that has appeared on team this year. Among the new men Truckman Ed Lendy's f ac e can be who have entered the service recently we charged to a new sixteen tube radio that have some very good material and, ac- gets places and says things far into the cording to Manager Roy Platner,,we will Here we have Conductor Fred Bux- be up there among them this year. To ton, of Division Five, with a small night, any night. do this we will not have to carry our own part of his catch of rock cod. The one Truckman Roy Williams boasts of umpires, Tex Bourland and Kellogg, as in "Buck's" left hand weighs sixteen everything from parlor to bath in his new five room home in South Gate. Roy we did last year. However, they are fig- pounds and the other is a twelve started us to thinking when he said uring on getting in on some of the games pounder. The sixteen pounder was as they have been working out on the "Now I really enjoy a bath." Ah, well, the largest caught on the boat, so handball court and have gotten so they even our best friends won't explain that. that accounts for "Buck's" chest can raise one arm (that being enough) The boys of the Truck Shop are pre- bursting through his sweater. And above the shoulder. paring to submit a petition to prevent here we have little Freddie Buxton, By the way, our handball court, which profiteering on milk sales negotiated be- "Buck's" three year old nipper and tween Janitor N. Winston and the grocer. is located in the rear of the Division of- fice, is getting quite a play and several of pride and joy, with his rod and catch. So, do not be surprised if a session of the boys have shed several pounds of And to let you on to a little secret, kangaroo court is called in the near fu- avoirdupois banging the elusive ball up folks, if it wasn't for little "Bucky" ture. against the wall. Motorman Floyd Chans- there would be lots of times his "Dad- Was he handsome? Ask Bill Davis, lor claims the championship so far, he den" would come back empty handed. who fell victim to a pickpocket while en- having snowed Motorman H. F. Snow joying the last football game at the Coli- under in the singles. seum. Any old tokens will be appreciat- Conductor Paul Hampton arrived back ed by Bill in the absence of his pass for Somewhere on the desert around Palm- from his thirty day trip 0. K. Said he the next thirty days. dale there are, or should be, some very had a wonderful time with his folks in happy little bunnies, if they only knew. It would be a shame to deprive the Port Arthur, Texas, and brought back A big, bad wolf, in the person of Foreman gentle readers of Two Bells the pleasure with him a large supply of that good Jim Madigan, gave them a very unhappy of giving one of its ex-scribes some of his Louisiana Cane Ribbon Syrup. sixty minutes one recent Sunday morn- own medicine. The person in mind is H. Conductor C. L. Walinder was very ing. Some of them fell before his wither- K. Conacher, one time Walter Winchell much broken up over losing his wire- ing fire, and then again some did not, and of the Mechanical Divisions. Harold, as haired fox terrier and after three days it is the latter who should appreciate this far back as we can remember, has always of advertising and radio broadcasting piece of news. He came in Monday morn- graced that handsome head of his with "Jerry" was found sleeping on his own ing clear of eye and with the whang of an old low winged model slouch hat. front porch at an early hour in the morn- the desert still in his nostrils and told us Now, to the surprise of all, especially the ing when his master stepped out to bring the story of how they fell. Tuesday watchman who failed to recognize him in the milk. Needless to say, both were morning came, but 10, no Jim Madigan. and threatened to throw him out on his very happy. ear, Harold has donned a brand new 1934 * * * A blister on his heel had laid him low and the big, bad wolf was unable to walk or model cap. Wasn't the depression awful? even drive his car. When he did return, Famous last words: "Have you got Married it was with a decided limp and, of course, your license plates or have they got Here's one of those little affairs that when answering several queries as to you?" just can't be kept a secret and Conductor what the trouble was, he replied, "Oh, I No new faces have made their appear- Sam Thomason is the big shot. We have went out on the desert and got a blister." ance on our 1934 Soccer Team. The ag-

Page 14 TWO BELLS gregation seems to have gone into a Wimpy Owen is on a thirty day leave slump for some unknown reason. Only of absence visiting at Salt Lake City and eight players showed up at a match game resting up after a hard winter. with the L. A. Junior College, and we BIRTHS We would like to know why H. L. were defeated, 5 to 1. On Saturday, Jan- Deam and Jimmie Kresge pick runs on uary 20th and January 27th, only a mere East 9th Street. handful turned out in defense of the Lary A new addition to this family. A colors with the Los Angeles Playground's L. C. Hiersemann has moved his sleep- nine and one-half pound baby boy ar- ing quarters to the waiting room. His new club, but we were successful in one rived at the home of Conductor and victory and one tie with the help of out- clothes are still in cold storage. Mrs. C. C. Townsend, of Division One, side players. Let's see some of you fel- We are sorry to learn that E. C. Ped- lows out next month. on January 23rd. His name is Ernie derson's father fell off a roof, receiving Roy. injuries which resulted in his death. * * * A. C. Davis bought a $300.00 lemon. The tow car finally got it. The announcement of the birth of a baby boy at the home of Conductor C. V. Coleman has been temporarily H. B. Webb of Division Four was re- moved up to regular Supervisor. V. G. ceived two days too late for the last Smith is the present relief Supervisor. issue of Two Bells. We are glad, how- M. H. Calvert missed out on the first ever, to pass the good news along at day of the new schedule. this time and extend our best wishes L. M. Graves has been under quaran- to the happy mother and the proud tine for diphtheria since the third of father. The little one arrived Decem- January. ber 26th and weighed nine pounds G. Summers, B. D. Smith and F. E. and two ounces. Sherwood have been the recipients of bogus five and ten dollar bills. * * * A. E. Ramsey, sheik of the boulevard, is going over to Virgil Street. Dr. Stork left baby daughters at Our boy manager, Jimmie Kresge, has two Division Five Mechanical homes laid up Tom Patrick for a while on ac- in January. To Mr. and Mrs. Otto count of a bad eye, but is developing a Schnidier a daughter was born on new heavy weight from Seattle. January 3rd, and on January 13th a Is she Pinkie's girl or isn't she? Any- daughter arrived at the home of Mr. way, she is someone to talk to. and Mrs. Johnnie Walker. Congratu- lations and thanks for the cigars. GARAGE A sharp looking individual approached This earnest little man is George Dean Ovard and offered to sell him a Yale, Jr. age 11 years, son of George string of genuine matched pearls for 50c. Yale of the Carpenter Shop. Dean was too smart to fall for a story like that but later got to thinking it over and knowing that he had a dollar that Now that J. M. Spearing has recuper- his wife had let him have for pocket J. ated from a carbuncle on his neck, the H. McCORNACK money, figured it out that if his dollar Carpenter Shop is again functioning was only 60c now, according to Roosevelt, We do our part in helping out the em- 100%. Joe had to have new heels on his he could buy the pearls, get 50c in change ployment situation. Instructor M. Cham- shoes due to the stiff neck. He also had and really only be out a dime. That berlain has been very busy breaking in to wear the latest Hollywood non-collared seemed a reasonable price to pay for a new men. They are J. E. Gardener, A. striped sweaters and was given a new string of genuine matched pearls. So he V. Hitch, F. H. Hubert, W. E. Prough, R. moniker of "Carbuncle Bill, the Sailor," told the man (you can't fool Dean) that S. Wright, E. J. Berry, F. Miller, D. P. by Si Watts. if he would let a coach run over the Tubbs, W. Roberts, A. A. Taber, M. F. We wish to introduce some compara- pearls and if they were not damaged it Robinson, H. A. Koll and D. E. Gladwell. tively new boys in our establishment. was a deal. The test was made and the They are E. Bakesef, of the Drafting The shake-up is over and L. A. Blevins pearls stood it like all genuine matched Room; A. Winston and I. Coffey, of the will work Figueroa Sunday if the custo- pearls should. Dean rejoiced over his bargain till Bill Wilson dropped his shoe Truck Department, and B. Mathis of the mers will have change. If not, they are Paint Department. so sorry. on them and shattered Dean's dollar and Will buy one very good pair of hip string of genuine pearls. R. L. Griffith will stick with Beverly. boots or will trade one car for a good He is sure of unusual weather and count- Our bowling Foreman, Doyle Rishel, is row boat. See W. Brown of the Register erfeit halves. having a most brilliant year with Ted Room. Merrill's team in the Beverly Hills Run Sharp Gilson has moved over to E. L. King, Blacksmith, was loaned to League. A ten hundred series is getting Vernon Yard. The boys are afraid that Beverly from Melrose for a rest. On to be a habit with them and they are in Beverly he carries his and his followers King will become homesick for his native the lead in the second half. These boys state, Texas, if he has to stay very long passengers but on Melrose he carries his are something to watch. and .his second followers passengers. out there among "them thar cow pens." The wash rack came in for a lot of To W. Brown, of the Register Room, Right half-back A. C. Davis has moved hard luck this month. A. C. Davis scald- and family goes our sympathy in their over to Beverly. He lays his good betting ed his arm when he fell in the Okite tank, hour of sorrow upon the loss of Mrs. judgment to the line where he has ample and Fred Hall is laid up with a broken Brown's mother. time to think things out. No one can leg. Eugene Hill and Ozie Lewings are * * * fix him up. the temporary men filling their places. Just Married Supervisor W. H. Morgan pulled out Both injured men are doing nicely. Last minute bulletin confirms the ru- 1913 when he was given 1903. But we Wm. Buchanan resigned the 18th to go mor that Thomas Standish, of the Air all make little mistakes. to Tennessee in regard to the settlement Room, had forsaken the rank of bachelor J. H. Sherwood has the lunch problem of an estate. He hopes to return to Cali- last January 6th. Thanks for the cigars, solved. He asks for the second cup of fornia soon but, owing to the uncertainty Tom, and may all your troubles be little coffee and puts it in his thermos bottle of the length of time that it will take to ones. Congratulations and best wishes and carries a cute little midget tea pot complete his business there, could not from the boys. to pour it with. take a leave of absence. H. L. Prudhon, FEBRUARY, 1934 Page 15 a former employe of the Company, is DIVISION TWO Dewberry's mustache so he would have with us again to take his place. to shave it off. Some of the watchmen in this Depart- H. Vandenberg brings Dorothea to Jimmie James is planning a trip for ment are getting younger again, or at work almost every morning. Says that this week end—going to see just how least the general choice or shake-up he guesses he will get his reward in far he can drive in two days. which is effective February 15th makes heaven. She appreciates the ride though, them think they are back on the road Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Sundeen spent a because it is quite a task to carry two again and choosing runs as in days of couple of days in Twin Oaks Valley near lunches. old. Oceanside. They report a most enjoyable Jack Stanfill was in for a short visit. W. S. Cohn has been bothered lately trip. He was on his way to Denver. with eye trouble and the doctor advised C. R. Fulton and family spent a day in Dear Lee: Be sure to read the bulletins. dark glasses, but someone told us that the hills, hiking and taking pictures. Wm. Decker thinks that putting a note was just a trick. He is only resting that F. E. Dudley, Sr. is having some dental on his hat is better than tying a string eye and getting ready for another hunt- work done. He says, "There ain't no such around his finger unless he forgets the ing trip. thing as painless dentistry." hat. Louis Danforth hobbled around a few A supreme court judge has ruled that days on account of a sprained ankle and it Is not compulsory to yell "fore" when foot, but he is better now. playing golf, but Wilson Turner still W. S. Gregory is sure good. The other thinks that he might hit the ball. day he helped an operator out on ac- count of a broken step on Car No. 457 Steen Parker wants to trade a half in- and when car change was made he terest in his equity of a '29 Chrysler wasn't tired of helping so he took the 0. Coupe for a half interest in the equity of H. I. SCHAUBER K. car just far enough to have a truck a home in South Gate. He gets that way take another loading step off and W. S. Mike Finn, Bill Bramlette and Al Cuff- every spring. had to make another trip just to help man are all planning to play tennis. At Anyone wishing to get a loan to take the operator. But that's part of his least, they are interested whenever any- a vacation to parts unknown see Eddie business. one passes by with a tennis racquet, and Serabia. The sympathy of the Division is ex- particularly, when said racquet bearer A fine looking gentleman cruised around tended to Watchman Richard Haynes happens to be a winsome lassie clad in the Garage for several hours last Satur- whose wife passed away on January 1st. shorts. day morning before anyone recognized Johnnie Hagerman and Pat Jinks near- him. It was Bob Coenan with a hair cut DIVISION THREE ly starved to death on the West Seventh and a shave all at the same time. After a long wait H. Wescombe finally Street job until Sam Bevilacqua moved That old gray-headed rascal down at got a tow rope on Ed Muse's car and his gang over there. Whenever Sam the west end of the Garage is Grandpa towed him home. Ed said the trouble takes you to a restaurant, he wants you Turner. was a broken connecting rod, but when to have the best in the house and of Not many realize what an experienced they lifted the hood, there laid a large course, he takes the same. BUT, he man we have for Assistant Foreman on piece of cardboard hitting the fan. Imag- could out-fumble One Eyed Connolly the Second Shift. Frank Bruner admits ine Ed's chagrin. when reaching for the check. that he has performed operations on Jack Rappe returned to work after sev- "Elsie" Thompson has finished his board ships, been a salesman for the eral days off with an infected thumb. practice and now challenges any member American-La France Fire Engine Com- The mechanics at Division Three are of the Lary family to a game of golf. Be pany, been a deputy sheriff of Orange fiinally getting back to normal after hav- has played one game, and claims to have County, was a guard at the nut farm, ing their pictures in so many papers. defeated his opponent, who had a score been on the fire department of Norwalk, Frank Dyer says he has so many young of 145. (This was played on a regulation was the first stage driver in California, ones to look after that he feels like a length course of eighteen holes.) Figures was chief electrician of a sugar plant, school teacher. But they can sure shine not available on "Elsie's" score. up the cars. has been a silk salesman, has seen ser- Jim Maloney spent a couple of days on J. Whitlow, Forelady of cleaners, has vice in Siberia and joined the Navy in sick leave last month. joined the soup drinkers as she has had 1908. It has been figured out that he is Frank South and his gang have been some of her molars extracted. now about 102 years old. cleaning girder rail and report that peo- Our record still holds. No hot bearings ple are being more careful about dropping even after the rain. tokens. Ony about three hundred have DIVISION FOUR been recovered to date. Kelly Holmes has taken up dog train- C. Girrard spent Sunday rabbit hunt- ing. He gives his lunch to the dog to ing near Lancaster. Cecil said there carry and gets his training chasing the were more hunters than rabbits. dog to recover his lunch. Charles Means, Jr., returned to work Ed Fleming, Bob Gates and Jack Bald- after being off a few days with a sore DIVISION ONE win went rabbit hunting last month. Ed leg, caused by a fall in the pit. proudly stepped forth in new boots and The recent storm disabled some of our Henry Watts also returned to work with plenty of shells in his pockets. TheY best equipment, mostly motors, but we after losing a few days due to a bad cold. claim to have bagged nineteen rabbits. were lucky because the service was main- Oregon is a wonderful country. If you However, on their return no game was doubt it just ask C. Mullins, the carpen- tained. distributed among their friends, and Jack ter. He is an authority on what he tells L. Kraus has been absent the past few claims that Ed stopped on the way home you. days on account of the illness of his wife and bought some chickens for his wife who underwent an operation. We hear DIVISION FIVE to fry. 0. K., Jack, maybe Ed's wife the crisis has passed and she is getting If you haven't two bits, beg or borrow don't like rabbits and he couldn't kill along nicely. it and take your yellow card and see the 'em just for himself. V. R. Bell, who has had the Oregon man in the office. Ask Carle Heffington about his dry fever for years, has finally purchased a Congratulations to Andy Duncan. He land, high dive. He sure showed his kids ranch in Perris Valley and thinks South- has been appointed Vice-Commander of how the old master used to do funny ern California is good enough for a real the Los Angeles Railway Veterans' Club. tricks on the acting bar. farmer. And maybe he has taken the first degree Estanisalo Garcia, blacksmith's helper, Did it rain about a month ago? Ask of the Nudists? He rolls his socks down was struck by an automobile near his Jimmie Bradley and he can tell you what over the top of his shoes! home on January 27th and died the next happened in Northern California and also Of course all we know is what we hear day in the hospital. He had been em- that it took seven horses to pull that or read in the papers, but we understand ployed by the Company since October good car of his out of the mud. that someone put chewing gum in Olin 1, 1912.

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