V'01. VIII , FEBRUARY 4, 1928 No. 35 New Compressor Tester Three Divisions Pass Seven Mark In January If concentrated effort and cooperation mean anything, it looks as if 1928 is going to be a banner year in the securing of witnesses per accident, according to the January report. Three Divisions went over the top with seven witnesses per accident. Division Four heads the list with 7.88; Division Three is close on its heels with 7.79 and Division Two closes up on the two leading Divisions with 7.34. Division One fell in the cellar from third place in , and Division Five dropped from second position to fourth. In comparison with January 1927, it will be seen that each Division is making special effort to establish a record for 1928. This is how the months of January 1927 and 1928 compare from reports submitted by the Claim Department: January 1927 Division One 5.23 6.45 Division Two 6.42 7.34 Division Three 6.08 7.79 Division Four 7.18 7.88 Division Five 6.75 6.80 Now that January is off with a good start, how about February? Also is Division Four going to lead this month? Get busy, fellows.

B. 0. Reports Division Meetings Cause Protests There will be a series of Division meetings during the week of Feb- The Editor found John Collins, Su- ruary 13th, which will be conducted 2ervisor of Safety, deeply engrossed in by the Claim Department. The line- a number of reports on accidents. In up is as follows: the course of the conversation Collins February 13th, Division Three. stated: February 14th, Division One. "For the past two months, a great February 15th, Division Two. many men have protested the loss of February 16th, Division Five. their safety on accidents classed as February 17th, Division Four preventable. If an accident occurs at a known dangerous place—a street There will be three meetings protected by school signs or slow daily, one at 10 A. M.; one at 2 speed signs—and if the front of the P. M., and one at 8 P. M. car is involved, it is, in nearly every This week we are giving you a Just About an Even instance, classed as preventable. Just close-up of the new machine used for as soon as the trainman recognizes Seville Completed running and testing air compressors Break a place as dangerous, he is capable Track work has just been completed for motor coach air brakes. There is a slight decline in the of making that place safe. on Seville between Florence Avenue This piece of mechanism was de- number of complaints for Discourtesy "In ninety-nine cases out of a and Olive Street, Huntington Park. signed and built by the Engineering for the month of January over De- hundred, where appeals are made by Eighty-seven pound rail and four inch Department of the Railway and in- cember. There were 40 complaints re- the men making the reports, the in- macadam paving were used on this stalled in the Tool Room of the Ga- ceived in December, 1927, and 36 in formation given is not consistent as job. rage at 16th Street. January of this year. to how the accident occurred. Possibly The motor used has variable speeds Starting Car Too Soon took an up- this is so because most of the men gles—was on the track fifteen feet so as to break in new bearings, tight ward trend-10 cases in January as fail to answer the questions on the ahead of car—was struck and stopped pistons, etc. The tank underneath is against 4 in December; Carrying Pas- accident report properly, either in fifty feet. The other report is about 7 inches in diameter by 24 inches long, sengers Past Stop increased three, 4 through hurry or carelessness. the same only the car stopped ninety and has air capacity of one-half cubic in December and 7 in January and "The question on the accident re- feet after accident. "As a matter of foot. Gauges are used on the tank Dangeous Operation—one more in port 'Speed of Car' means the speed fact," said Collins, "the automobile to check the capacity at various January than in December. of the car at the time you applied did not get on the track ahead of speeds. All in all, it was about an even the air to avoid the accident or the the car in either instance, but ran It is equipped to take care of three break, 105 complaints being recorded speed you were going about three into the rear steps of the cars before and six-foot compressors and these in December, as against 107 in Jan- to six seconds before the accident oc- they cleared the cross street. units can be given the same working uary, 1928, or an increase of 2. curred. It does not mean the speed "There is no reason for a man not conditions they would receive while Commendations Increase of your car when the object was knowing how to make out a report in service on the coaches. However, As for commendations, there is a struck. of something that has happened," con- the tester eliminates all guess-work decided increase. There were 42 re- "The next question 'How far (in tinued Collins, "the questions are not and every unit is in proper working ceived in December as against 62 in feet) was car away when party to catch or trick, but for the purpose order before it is put on the motor January, or an increase of 20. stepped (or drove) on track?' means of conveying definite information to coach. just that. It does not mean how far the Claim Department so that they George Baker, Mechanic, who is were you away from the party when may have a clear understanding of seen at the throttle of the machine, Crossing Renewed you first saw them." what happened. An accident classed as rebuilds air compressors from stem The Engineering Department has a Collins then read two reports. On preventable means that we can train to stern and sees that they are in gang of men at work at 11th and Grand one report the speed of the street car a man to avoid that kind of an ac- proper working condition before they renewing the intersection with stand- was given as eight miles an hour cident, but he must make an effort enter service again. ard equipment. An automobile crossed at right an- to follow the instructions." -

Page 2 TWO BELLS February 4, 1928 TWO BELLS e Published Every Saturday by and for Employees of the Los Angeles Railway BOUQUETS

A Herald of Good Cheer and Cooperation They said it with flowers for the men of Division Two during the month of January, 1928, Superintendent Dickey's men standing in first place for the Janett Converse Publicity Manager number of bouquets received. It might be interesting to glance down the relative W. T. Shelford - - - Editor positions of each Division: Division Two 32 Division Three 24 Division Four 14 A Man For 'The Ages Division One 13 Division Five 7 HE life of Abraham Lincoln is romance. It is the story of a boy Motor Coach 4 who rose from the humblest beginning and with very little help Total 94- T except his own efforts, added to the inner fineness of his charac- ter, attained the highest honor and place that can be bestowed upon a citizen of the United States. It is the story of a boy and man who held his ideal close to his heart and drove a straight course toward what he believed the good of his Country. It is the story of a man so fine, so true, so brave and so big that Left to right: Conductors 0. V. Saylor, B. R. Bettell, Motorman J. M. Luddon, he won the respect and allegiance of his strongest political enemies. Conductors A. A. Shewmaker, R. It is the story of a man burdened with the life and death struggle of P. Messersmith, E. E. Fogle, D. D. McClurg, For Conductor 0. V. Saylor of Di- son says: "In this busy, careless world his Country, whose heart was given undivided to its good and who, vision Two from Miss Mary L. Chase it is heartening and refreshing to know at the same time, gave his sympathy and love to all who brought their whose letter is quoted: "He very kind- that there are such people as No. 2604 cares to him. ly loaned me car fare when I had for- in the world, and they should know gotten my purse and was so nice about that they are appreciated." it that I want to thank him especially." Of all that could be said and has been said, the humanness of this For Conductor R. P. Messersmith of great man is the most outstanding feature of his character. He had For Conductor B. R. Bette!! of Di- Division Three from Mrs. Esther Sel- the ability to see both sides of any issue and to put himself in the vision Four from Mrs. H. Gordon Bad- domridg for his very kindly courtesy in ger for his kindness in lending her car assisting a blind colored man who was place of the one opposed to him. With all the cares and honors which fare. on his car. he bore, he never lost the intimate touch with those whom he contacted. For Motorman J. M. Luddon of Di- For Conductor E. E. Fogle of Di- He was first and last a great and noble man, whose very nobility lay vision Two from L. C. Watkeys for vision Three from W. T. Shaw whose in his simplicity and love of mankind starting and stopping his car without letter reads, in part: "He calls out the jolting and for announcing streets in a streets clearly and distinctly and The span of life which began in a pioneer's cabin near Hodgens- clear and distinct voice. Mr. Watkeys' seems to be a courteous and good ville, Kentucky, February 12, 1809, and ended at Washington, D. C., letter concludes: "As an old railroad natured sort of chap. Two qualities, I April 15, 1865, was short in years, but full to overflowing in accom- man I like to encourage efficiency." need hardly say, which are necessary For Conductor A. A. Shewmaker of in contacting the public." plishment. The life of Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of Division Two from Miss Nancy Ste- For Conductor D. D. McClurg of Di- the United States, will ever be an inspiration to all. phenson for his very kindly courtesy vision Two from Maurice Jenkins for in helping an elderly woman off the his very efficient manner of performing Legal Question Box car and to the sidewalk. Miss Stephen- his duties and his unfailing courtesy. Q. What are the requirements nec- Q. What is necessary to make a essary in the signing of a lease where mortgage lien prior to the claims of the lessor or lessee, or both, are a subsequent purchasers and encum- corporation? A. H. M. brancers for value and without act- A. Resolutions by the Board of Di- ual notice of it? V. T. rectors, evidencing authority for the A. That it be in writing, duly ac- Left to right: Conductors L. F. Barnes, signing of the lease and a copy of such knowledged and recorded as required H. F. Hames, J. B. Keenan, P. Casserly, A. B. Hughes. resolutions must be attached to the in the case of grants of real property. lease, also the corporation seal must For Conductor L. F. Barnes of Di- woman with a heavy baby in her arms, be impressed on the lease and the vision Three from W. P. Hubbard for and later in assisting her to alight. resolutions of the Board of Directors. his kindness in carefully assisting a Miss Gregory's letter says, in part: "I Q. Does the failure of a property blind man from the car and safely to ride on some car line about five days owner to present written objections Gratitude the sidewalk. out of the seven and I have never had to any change in grade bar recovery For Conductor H. F. Flames of Di- any discourteous treatment shown I've never known a dog to wag of damages therefor? R. W. vision Four from Mrs. Dorothy Woods me." His tail in glee he did not feel, A. Yes. for service and courtesy. Mrs. Woods Nor quit his old-time friend to tag For Conductors P. Casserly and A. B. Q. When you buy an automobile says: "It is very hard to find a con- At some more influential heel. Hughes, both of Division Two from J. and sign a contract to pay for it in so ductor who, in the crowded hours of The yellowest cur I ever knew M. Mack for their courtesy to pas- many months, can you quit paying evening, is as courteous and helpful as Was the man that loved him, true. sengers and especially for their help- and return the machine if you don't No. 1596 was a few evenings ago." want it? fulness to elderly people. Mr. Mack For Conductor J. B. Keenan Can the Automobile Company gar- of Di- writes: "I certainly am satisfied with I've never known a dog to show vision Three from Miss Emma R. Greg- the service given me by the men of the nishee your wages for the amount of Half-way devotion to his friend; money they lose when they take it ory for his thoughtful courtesy in ask- LARY Company. A fellow appreciates To seek a kinder man to know, ing a man to give up his stool for a good service." back and re-sell it? Or richer, but unto the end A. (a) The Company can either The humblest dog I ever knew The meanest man today is the hus- They grinned when the waiter spoke sue you upon the contract for the full Was to the man that loved him, true. band who'll shave the back of his to me in Greek, but their laughter amount or take the machine back and wife's neck with the razor she's used changed to astonishment at my ready sell it and sue you for the difference I've never known a dog to fake to sharpen a pencil. reply. between what they get for it and the Affection for a present gain, "I wanna rosta bif san'wich, str-r- contract price to you. A false display of love to make The lady: "Has anybody ever of- romberry pie, two cup skawfee," was (b) No, they can not garnishee Some little favor to attain. fered you work?" the simple and clear statement I made your wages as an automobile is not I've never known a Prince or Spot The tranp: "Only once, lady. Apart without hesitation.—Life. one of the necessaries of life. That seemed to be what he was not. from that I've met wiv nothink but Q. Who pays the expenses for set- kindness. Decius: "Hail, Petronius!" tling an estate? R. A. Petronius: "Hail, h-11! Them's And I have known a dog to bear A. The fees of the attorney, the Ted: "I saw a man swallow a ashes from Vesuvius." commission of the Administrator or Starvation's pangs from day to day sword!" Executor, and expenses of administra- Sam: "That's nothing, I saw a man "You're a man after my own heart," With him who had been glad to share tion generally, including tax, and Fed- inhale a camel!" said the watermelon as the dusky His bread and meat along the way. eral estate tax, eventually are paid darky thumped it affectionately. No dog, however mean or rude, by the heirs. Fees and commission of He: "I'm a little stiff Is guilty of ingratitude. from bowling." attorney and administrator or execu- She: "Where did you say you were A wise man thinks all he says, a tor are fixed by law. —Detroit Free Press from?" fool says all he thinks. February 4, 1928 TWO BELLS Page 3 Rapid Transit Street Cars W. E. Griffis Bulletins Speed Up Detroit Traffic ISSUED FEBRUARY 4, 1928 In the home of the automobile, De- Traffic congestion has been ma- Street Car troit, an interesting experiment is terially reduced on Jefferson Avenue, being tried out, which indicates pos- NO. 10—NOTICE TO CONDUCTORS though the total volume of vehicular sibilities of rapid transit without the traffic has increased due to the speed Until a new supply of Exchange Checks, heavy investment required for sub- with which the traffic stream moves Form Exc. 2, can be provided, conductors way or elevated construction. in issuing same will put a punch mark on this street. The speed and efficiency of street through the name "C. V. Means," as an Owing to local conditions, experts cars on the surface is increased by indication that the Exchange Check was who are watching the experiment in running an express schedule of more issued in the year 1928. Detroit do not believe that the full than 18 miles per hour, making only NO. 11 — NOTICE TO TRAINMEN possibilities have been developed of five stops in a distance of 4.15 miles. such a service from the standpoint Several cases have been noted wherein Surface rapid transit has been es- trainmen have built fires on cars, evident- of speed, frequency, or attractiveness tablished on Jefferson Avenue, a main ly at terminals and late at night, result- to passengers. ing in the woordwork and floors of cars traffic artery from the business dis- being scorched or badly burned. trict. This street is approximately One tendency which has been ob- Any trainman apprehended in so doing seven miles in length and the average served as a result of the expedited will merit immediate dismissal from the width in the express zone is 90 ft. car service is that of passengers who service. from curb to curb. drive their automobiles to express stops and leave them parked while NO. 12— NOTICE TO CONDUCTORS This service has been in operation they continue their journey to the Pass No. 4819 issued to A. J. Carhart, for more than three months. A speed Conductor Division No. 2, reported as lost of more than 18 miles per hour is business district by street car. in Bulletin No. 4819, has been recovered. easily maintained even during the On the whole the service is proving rush hours, against a former average NO. 13 — NOTICE TO CONDUCTORS popular with the riding public and Conductor W. E. Griffis, whose speed of less than 12 miles per hour. The following Firemen's Pass Books are the press is quite favorable. likeness appears herewith, is one of reported lost: those individuals who causes steady No. 38425 issued to Fireman Royce C. work for the stenographer at Division Wheeler. Employment Force Four. It's a regular thing for Griffis No. 39016 issued to Fireman W. W. Boy Musician to receive twenty credits every month Shelton. Busy on Lists If presented for transportation, take up, for Courtesy and Safety, and as far collect fare, and send to this office with The Employment Department has as records go, he has one of the best report. been the scene of much activity during looking at that Division. Griffis started railroading in 1903 NO. 14— NOTICE TO CONDUCTORS the past month where Master and Di- vision Lists have been re-checked and as a Pullman conductor in Richmond, Pass No. 1229 issued in favor of J. Indiana. After two years he resigned Rollyk, Welding Laborer, Track Depart- made. ment, is reported lost. A new general seniority list is first and moved to Salt Lake City, where If presented for transportation, take up, in order for the year, followed by he worked for one year in the Salt collect fare, and send to this office with the individual lists for all divisions, Lake Railroad shops. Still not satis- report. copies of which are sent to each Di- fied he came to Los Angeles where vision, General Offices, Paymaster and he went to work for the Company in W.3—t September, 1906. all other departments and persons af- He is a steady, consistent worker, Motor Coach fected. A quarterly check is made of all seniority records and all men as- and for recreation likes nothing bet- NO. 11 signed their new general and divi- ter than to crank up the old stem- Conductors of Double Deck Coaches are sion seniority numbers and all divi- winding flivver, pile in with the fam- required to remain on the rear platform of ily and head for the tall timbers in sions and departments supplied with the coach between 5th & Hill Streets and the surrounding mountains. Park View & Wilshire Boulevard at all the revised lists. times when their duties do not require In addition to the train service per- that they should leave it. sonnel, separate records are kept of "No, No Nanette" those who are temporarily or regular- For the week of February 6th, "No, ly appointed to various occupations. No, Nanette" will be given at the Introducing Perry M. Leatherbury, Records are also kept of men who are Shrine Civic Auditorium on West Jef- Jr., musician-at-large, and son of on leave of absence, sick, etc., and in ferson Street by the Al Malaikah Former Secretary Flagman P. M. Leatherbury. all these cases records are checked Temple. Perry is quite an accomplished cor- daily and reports sent to the General Following "No, No, Nanette," "The Returns netist, having played in school and Office, in addition to the regular per- Chocolate Soldier" will be presented church bands for about two years and sonnel report which goes to many for the week beginning February Feeling the urge to again be with is at present playing in a branch departments each morning. 13th. her former friends and co-workers, church of the Angelus Temple at If you wish to avail yourself of Mrs. Lois Frame, has resumed her North Broadway and Sichel. He has the reduced rates, get in touch wtih position as Secretary to Mr. Ander- played on several occasions at An- C. V. Means, Traffic Manager, who has son, Manager of Transportation. gelus Temple at Echo Park as solo- Now You'll Get only a limited supply of special rate Mrs. Frame left last March to join ist. coupons on hand. her husband who was then engaged He is at present a student at the Information in business in the oil fields in Tex- Hillside School at Avenue 35 and as, but the call of California was too Griffin. Perry is eleven years of age. Miss Ethel Layton, who presides at A Little Surprise great. Her numerous friends are glad Besides playing the cornet, he is the Information Desk in the Ticket A very agreeable surprise was to see her back in the position of pretty well advanced as a pianist, Office, must carry a rabbit's foot with sprung last Tuesday on Mrs. Blanche secretary-clerk-stenqtrapher-greeter. following in the footsteps of his moth- her. Yes sir, she's lucky, and how? McCormick, former Secretary to Mr. Miss Todd, who has been acting as er who is a cornetist and pianist and Well, together with about twenty C. A. Henderson, by her many friends Secretary to Mr. Anderson during Mrs. who has been instructing Perry ever other Travel Bureau Girls, represent- and co-workers on the occasion of Frame's leave of absence, has re- since he was big enough and had ing various companies interested in her leaving the service of the Com- turned to the Publicity Department, lung power enough to make a noise traveling, Miss Layton was guest of the pany. where she was formerly employed. come out of a trumpet. Pioneer Stages Company on a recent trip to the Yosemite Valley. They had Some thirty-five well wishers of a wonderful trip, were treated royally, Mrs. McCormick, crowded into the J. M. Drogus Passes and if you want to hear all about Yo- office of the Secretary-Treasurer to For Sale semite Valley in winter—see Miss Lay- hear the presentation speech given J. M. Drogus, a well-known fig- ton. by Mr. Henderson and to see Mrs. irrigated, ure around Division Three for a num- Forty and Eighty Acres, McCormick blush. A handsome travel- ber of years, passed away on February near Yuma, Arizona, suitable for rice, ing bag, a five-pound box of chocolates 1st at the General Hospital. alfalfa or pecans, $105 per acre, easy and some gold coins were among the C. D. Clark Leaves gifts given by her friends. John Drogus started with the Com- terms. B-167. good condition, pany as Motorman at Division Three Wardrobe Trunk, Hospital on February 23, 1917. He was appoint- very reasonable. B-168. Three-piece Velour Overstuffed Par- Division Assignments ed Temporary Flagman on July 24, The many friends of C. D. Clark Victrola and 75 records; 1927 and Permanent Flagman on De- lor Suite; also are glad to know that "C. D." is now To Division One: Motorman P. E. good condition; snap. B-169. cember 1st, 1927, which position he home recuperating. He was taken Gailey, Conductor E. H. Hatchett. held up to the time of his death. from the Good Samaritan Hospital last To Division Two: Motormen G. A. During his length of service Drogus To Board Thursday where he has made steady Stedman, 0. Wilson. made numerous friends and his pass- progress since the operation. His To Division Five: Motorman R. S. ing will be felt by all who knew Will take boy to board, reasonable, home address is 852 West 51st Place— Wilson, Conductors R. Clark, H. V. him. age from five to nine years. B-170. visitors welcome. Rock, J. A. Gauley, Y. W. Waldrop. Page 4 TWO BELLS February 4, 1928

H. N. COLE FRED MASON C. J. KNITTLE Motorman P. G. Atwood, who has The men around the office and a and Hill will you?" "Certainly, madam, (E. E. Johnson, batting for C. J. been on the sick list since last Aug- number of trainmen were singing we will not," replied Conductor E. H. Knittle.) Sandburg. ust, is now confined in Ward No. 370, "Bermuda in Sweet Onion Time," and "Hello, what are the chances of General Hospital, and would appre- "A Rose By Any Other Name Would Speaking of traffic men, have any of getting off my last half ?" Such were ciate a visit from any of the boys. Smell Just the Same," the occasion you noticed how puffed up with pride the greetings from Operator C. W. Motorman F. P. McMurphy is an- being the distribution of two one-hun- they are since their pictures appeared Allen, over the phone Wednesday dred pound sacks of onions that Mo- other old timer who will be off for in last week's Two Bells? Their shoes morning to Clerk Ellis. C. W. has spent some time on account of sickness and torman L. G. Nethersole picked up are shined and their hair slicked back some time in the hospital and took this would like some of the boys to drop somewhere, turned in and which were and their clothes are spick and span, method to let his friends know that in. Mac lives at 6634 Fourth Avenue. never claimed. Several of the fellows and everything. It was a good picture he is now at home, and will soon be have been eating onions three times and they have a right to feel good. back on the job running the Gage The Underdown brothers D. M. M., a day ever since, and the rest of and S. A., are taking a week off and Motorman G. Arnold has taken a Street Shuttle. us know it only too well. few days off to go to Oakland on taking a trip to Paso Robles. Motorman A. G. Randolph writes Motorman L. T. Riley has resigned business. We regret to announce that Con- from Phoenix, Arizona, where he is to take up a laundry route in Hunting- Motorman C. H. Doyal is off for thir- ductor R. D. Willis's father passed ton Park. He bought out the route regaining his weight and health that away last Monday and Willis has been ty days and has gone to Oakland on he is doing nicely and sends his best with four trucks and is doing a big business, some business city, that. granted ninety days leave of absence business. We all wish him much suc- regards to all the boys. to take a trip back home to Neodes- cess. Motorman A. L. Tucker, Extra Wednesday morning we had the ha, Kansas. Transfer Clerk of the "N" Line, has Conductor W. A. Lear has resigned pleasure of a very distinguished visi- Mr. R. S. Bliss will be at this divi- bid in a day run on the same line. and is engaged in reading water me- tor from Division Three, in the per- sion on the 6th, 7th, and 8th of this ters. You who are on his route are Conductor J. N. Merritt who had a son of Instructor Grant Clear. month to register voters. If you don't advised to insist on good service, plus. day run on the "R" Line has bid in choose to run you can register just Switchman Frank Ervin says the Conductor L. I. Kiser has taken a night run on that line. the same, so register, boys, register. skiing and skating at Big Bear is thirty days off to attend to some busi- Conductor F. R. Nye of the Mail Conductor Casey Jones is sporting and Register car, who has been on the great, as he spent last Saturday and ness. Sunday there watching some of the a brand new "Chevy" Sedan, but the Conductors C. M. Braem and E. H. sick list for two weeks, has returned slow motion breaking in stuff has got to duty. other visitors to this playground en- Hatchett, both of whom resigned about joying the sport of being pulled around his goat. . six months ago, are back with us and .Conductor D. L. Wieland has re- the lake behind a speeding automobile. Motorman A. W. Palmer got his look happy. turned to duty after being off sick for stops mixed up when driving his ma- "This car wouldn't take to Eleventh sixty days. This makes Foreman B. B. Boyd chine home in the wee small hours of think he will try and stand the cold the morning. He made all street car and snow at Big Bear, next Sunday and arbitrary stops but forgot to make toss a few snowballs. just one boulevard stop, but that was It has been going around that "Doc." enough. Five dollars. Blades, is organizing a gun club, to improve the aim of some of the rabbit hunters at Division Four, who have L. VOLNER E. A. MOXLEY wasted several perfectly good shells Motorman J. F. Price was called to Conductor W. H. Deskin has re- at the fast running jack rabbits out Denver the fore part of the week, be- turned from a sad mission to Albu- on the Mojave Desert. cause of the death of his mother. The querque, New , where he was Conductor G. K. Webb, is sporting JACK BAILEY boys of this Division extend their called on account of the death of his a new Essex coupe. father. He is glad to get back in the Electrician Joe Schnell, and friends heartfelt sympathy. land of sunshine, for he found it very proclaimed themselves hardy moun- Conductor C. E. Lange was taken taineers and hied to Camp Idyllwild very sick on his car last week and cold in New Mexico. over the week-end. has been at home ever since, and is Conductor N. W. Simmons has gone not doing so good. J. D. Naudack of the Truck Shop to his ranch near Hemet to get ready George Doerfiinger is at home with for spring planting. left the organization to take up bache- another boil on his nose. He was off ELMER WOOD lor duties on his ranch in Arizona. This is a short month, let's have with one several weeks and came back fewer accidents and more witnesses (This is Leap Year and we boys must Conductor, Relief Cash Receiver, and to work and started to raise another in and get first place, which we lost dur- not be tempted). Ye Scribe's Star Reporter V. G. Smith the same place. ing the last days of January. Truckman W. W. Morgan was in Conductor J. C. McKasson laid off (How's that for a title?) just natur- that particular blissful state of mind for several days, and while off had the Conductor L. F. Wirtz has resigned ally became tired of pushing his old that usually overtakes him upon say- rest of his teeth pulled out. He will to try Northern California. Maxwell Coupe around so has burst ing: "It won't be long now" when one be lining up for soup now for several It is rumored around the barn that forth with a new Chrysler Sixty Road- day he asked one of the boys where days. a motorman some times called "Kelly" ster, which he speeds, I mean spends his Airedale dog had gone. Now, if Motorman E. W. Lyon, Conductor 0. has the pipe of nine years seniority, most of his time keeping polished up Truckman J. Glynn did not get the C. Deniston are laid up at home with lost by Conductor Harry Beals. Might so it will attract attention, "And drift he did get a hair cut. bad colds and coughs. be 0. K. for Mr. Beals to try and lo- how?" The Truck Shop was surprised to Conductor Al Bristol made a trip cate this "Kelly." Conductor S. N. Westby has re- have E. G. Sundeen walk in on them to the hospital last week and had E. J. Gentry and H. 0. Willis, both signed in an effort to complete a after being sick for some weeks. his tonsils removed. The knife must former employes, were renewing old course in journalism at U. C. L. A. We have Carpenter Charles Clegg have slipped for we haven't seen him acquaintances after an extended trip where he has been attending part and Electrician Frank Arden first on since. through . time lately. the vacation list for 1928. Charles will A stranger came up to the window J. W. Allen, Clerk, is going to be Operator J. H. Schnittker has also take the month of February to finish Wednesday and asked for Joe Wear, busier than a one-armed paper hanger resigned in order that he may go back up some business in San Francisco. saying he had been in the army with with the hives, seeing that all mem- to school too. He wouldn't say where Frank will spend the first half of Feb- him. Joe happened along about that bers of Division Three are registered. so we judge it must be grammar ruary at home and resting up. Maybe time and took him in tow before he Motorman D. E. Young has blos- school. he will finish that correspondence had a chance to tell what a good sol- somed out as a bridge player. Pinochle Operator E. J. Minazzi spent last course in swimming. dier Joe had been. Something must is getting too tame for him. He seems week end at Tia Juana. He has only Our friend, V. W. Lee of the Store have happened that Joe wants to keep to be trying to become a social bud. worked one day (up to this writing) Department, is confined at his home a dark secret. It is a well known fact that Motor- Conductor H. G. Evans was off a since so it is thought that he tried on account of a severe attack of ton- man-Line Instructor G. V. Hopkins, couple of days last week, which he to drink the town dry, but "You can't silitis. is quite a radio fan, having one of spent in Pasadena. He says the Five do that." Ben Bradfield, Store Foreman, from the best sets on the market, but he all indications is an honorary member Dollar fine for failing to make a Boule- also has another hobby of which he Garage News vard stop wasn't so bad, but the hard- of the "White Socks." is very proud. Get him to tell you R. L. Marshall has resigned to re- Truckman Paul Abbey, is taking full est part was the two days for "sassing" about his parrot. turn to Detroit, Mich., where he in- advantage of his new home, being the cop. He says it will never happen Instructor Grant Clear, signed on tends to work for his former employer only three blocks away from the again, and that he hopes it rains in Pasadena all New Year's day next the dotted line a few days ago and the Detroit Motor Coach Company. Shops. We are led to believe his wife he expects his new four-door Ford se- H. Lock has returned to his duties traded his racycle for two alarm year. dan about May 5th. after being on the sick list for four- clocks, but that don't mean a thing Conductor M. Taylor, the drummer teen days. The boys are glad to see to Paul. in the Orchestra, says he's never been Ex-Motorman J. M. Drogus of this Millman G. Neuschwanger has been pinched in his new Chevrolet, but has division, passed away on February 1st Harry back, especially those who took off a few days on account of illness. been slapped several times. at the General Hospital. his place.