· December, 1938 . PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE ~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ I I ~ I Volume 19, No. 6 Dec. 10, 1938

Published monthly by the Pacific Electric Railway, in the interest of, and distributed ~ free to active and retired employes of Pacific I Electric Railway and Motor Transit Lines. Contributions of n ews items regarding employees or activities of the railway are invited, and should reach the Editor before I 28th of the month. I Address all communications to the Edi­ tor at 623 Pacific Electric Building, Los ~ ~ Angeles, California. ~ i E. C. THOMAS ...... EDITOR ! iltrry ill4rintman 1 SUPPOSED friend of the Editor A suggested that as a matter of interest in the Magazine we go back into the personnel files, secure the I ~ · I portraits of employes of twenty years ago and in parallel columns show the then and now appearance of some of ~ lfappy Ntnt ltar them. The suggestion is declined I without thanks. We desire to pre­ serve the continuity of our life line, worthless though it may be. ~ I extend heartiest Christmas greetings ~ ·TWO MONTHS ago a "business production" campaign was begun and we all got "steamed up" to go ! to each and every one in every branch ~ out for new business. We needed it then and we need it now; but, where is all the steam gone. Getting busi­ ~ of Paci~c Electric and Motor Transit ~ ness is a continuous process. Spurt speed never gets one anywhere. We should convert the formula of the Hollywood's Famous Santa Claus Lane ~ servtce. Especially to those who have i famous Frenchman to one of our own, to the effect : "I'll get business ILLIONS in value gone up in E HAVE not done so well this illness in their families each day, in some durn way, to in­ M s m o k e. Hundreds rendered W year by the Community Chest ~ I wish personalty ~ sure my job being cinched." homeless. T. h r e a t s of disastrous as we should have done, for notwith­ floods created. Thousands of the standing the well-known greater OR THE past several months it beautiful wild creatures of the hills needs than in former years, we have ~ to extend my sympathetic best wishes. has been our ~ F practice to feature burned to death. Desolation and de­ so far given less than last year. some point of interest on lines of struction where once was beauty. All While it is true that many have this company or its affiliates. Pos­ because of the carelessness of one worked on somewhat sHorter time sibly some of our readers have been than last year, May we aU strive man throwing ashes from his cabin and thaJ; so~e of the ~ to carry the Christmas ~ curious as to the reason for this prac­ cities outside Los Angeles where em­ door into bone-dry grass and brush­ tice. It was done and will continue ployes 'reside have also had welfare' ­ too lazy and shiftless as opportunity may afford, as a mat­ to properly take drives, our per capita contributions ~ spirit of Peace care and Good Will through ~ ter of information and of benefit to of them. In another instance, have shrunk to a considerable de­ all employes. Information, that it the explosion of an oil stove was re­ gree since last year. There is yet may be passed on to their friends and sponsible for the great disaster that time for you to contribute if you ~ the coming year. ~ to such visitors as they may come in befell the San Bernardino area; and desire. Call on your department contact with; and it will be to their that was most probably caused by chairman. He will gladly receive benefit, for in the information given the stove being of an obsolete type, your gift. lies opportunity to develop business out of order or in a condition re­ for the Company. Look back over fl ecting also human carelessness, as Teacher (explaining) : "Yes, quite the last several copies of your Maga­ in 50 per cent of the cases mountain a number of plants and flowers have zine, fasten in your memory the the prefix cabin furnishings are cast-off things 'dog.' For instance, the points of interest described, and use dog rose and the dog violet are very I ~ relegated from homes in the valley them as places of interest to which well known. Can you name another?" to ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ transportation may be sold. cabins in the mountains. What a There was silence, then a happy poor response to Creation's God for look illuminated the face of a boy Tom: "When's your birthday?" the blessing of beauty he gave us in at the end of the class. Fair One: "When would it be most our mountains and hills and His Boy (proud of his knowledge): convenient for you?" creatures that inhabited them. "Please, miss, collie-flowers.'' December, 1938 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE 5 4 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE December, 1938 r man· of the Engineering Department, service terminating Dec. 1, with 24 years to his •Credit. Mr. Johnson began service about 1908, but two breaks in service brought his retire­ ment credits down to the 24 year mark. John W. Black, Sub-Station Oper­ ator of the Engineering Department, retired on Dec. 1 with 19 years to his credit. May the remain)ng years of their lives be spent in pleasant surround­ ings, and may all the desired com­ forts of life be theirs. It is hoped that they will keep in close relation­ ship with their former fellow work­ ers, and that they will visit their former associates in the company at frequent intervals.

A MINIATURE ROSE PAGEANT Preceding the annual Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena will have this year for the first time a Minia­ ture Tournament of Roses Parade ,.,"' AH-~Ready F'6.~ the Races Kindergartners Now Know About Cars participated in only by youngsters of 13 years or under, riding in floats December 31st Set for Premiere, and TRAIN MODELS ASSIST SMALL STUDENTS OF that they or their family and friends the "Bang-tails" ¥{ill Frolic SAN MARINO SCHOOL have been planning or preparing for Until March I I th the past several weeks. Recently the Editor was honored did. The children, their teachers and The theme of the parade will be Santa Anita Park, California, by a visit of a most charming young assistants took a ride on a real train "Golden Childhood Memories". Rules world's winter 1·acin~ ·. center, is in lady, who, as a teacher represented while our representatives answered of the juvenile parade will follow readiness for its fiftl'i annual season, the Kindergarten Department of the more questions (or tried to) than those of the major parade, including which opens Decemper 31 and runs San Marino Schools; her mission be­ the New Deal has ever brought up. the time-honored custom and tradi­ ,, 52 days until March·· ll. ing to secure photos of our inter­ Here is a letter that comes to the tion that no artificial flowers shall be The substa,ntial j:pcrease in stakes urban trains as seen passing the Editor's desk from Miss Wawona Bell used in the decorations. and purses.....';..reco-rding the richest school by the young students of the and The Kindergarten, together with The Parade will start promptly at .. ,. turf events ev.~r a}fered-and the ex­ Kindergarten. a photo showing some of the students 10 A. M. from the formation area on tensive improvements and beautifica­ We were advised that the children constructing the Car and Coach: Delacey Street, and with bands play­ tion of the p~-carrying out the had under construction what to their Dear Mr. Marler: ing move East on Colorado Street predesigned plan to develop a mag­ In behalf of the Henry E. Huntington conception were a car and a motor to the disbanding area on Mentor nificent and complete racing plant, School Kindergarten. I would like to ex­ coach, their viewpoint being from the press my appreciation to you for your Street. -promise an=-!: outstanding, interna­ gracious hospitality. The contact we have age of approximately five years, and made tionally-impo~az:~t racing meeting with you will long be remembered. The their vantage point located several excursion on the Pacific Electric Car was HAS SERVED 32 YEARS that will draw" a record influx of vis­ the most interesting and exciting experience feet below track level they had only If you do not think an employe of itors to Souffiern California. we could ever hope to have in the kinder­ had what might be designated as "a gat"ten. Four model cars and representatives the Pacific Electric going on retire­ The $100,000 added Santa Anita all h elped to make our activity more worms-eye" view. in­ ment is jealous of his years of serv­ Derby on Fe~ruary 22 are again pro­ teresting, too. I~ As a matter of fact, only a few The picture you see shows the children ice, just sit in the Editor's chair and grammed to _1bring together the lead­ actually constructing a .. red car" and a of nearly one hundred youngsters had bu!. report the retirement with the wrong ing thoroughbreds of all ages and materially add to the seating arrange­ grounds, adjoins Santa Anita Park It would make us very happy if at some ever ridden upon a train, and only a time you could stop in and see us workinsr figures. three-year-olds in training respec­ ments, appointments and conven­ and offers complete facilities for golf, and see the things we have few had even viewed one except made. Recently we reported the retire­ tively. -The , San Juan Capistrano iences for both the Club House pa­ tennis, swimming, bowling on the The children were well prepared to make from a distance. the Pacific Electric trip as they had previ­ ment of Orson W. Stewart as 18 Handicap is raised to $25,.000 in trons and the members of the Los green, baseball, picnic grounds and ously learned of the "cow catcher'', the trol­ The result of the interview was years of service, and Mr. Stewart ad$ied money and 1 lf2 miles in dis­ Angeles Turf Club in their domain many other forms of outdoor sports. ley, ventilators, springs, motorman, etc. The that all members of the Passenger trip gave us much more information, and was good enough to write us with tance and all other stakes have been on the second floor. gave The original group of outstanding Traffic Department became interested us much to discuss for a long time. reference to the error, which came increased to $10,000 each. The daily Another major permanent improve­ California We hope that you can visit U!, and we sportsmen and business in what those children knew, or did thank you again. about through taking . his seniority i purse offering will consist of one race ment is a covered saddling paddock men, who organized the Los Angeles not know, about Cars and Motor record as his railway age. , of $2,000 or more, with no purse less fronting the full length of the walk­ Turf Club in 1933 to revive racing Coaches; and, under the the com­ HONOR ROLL GAINS THREE During his railway c,areer, Mr. .I than $1,500. Stable reservations, now ing ring, with ample facilities to the in Southern California on the highest mand of Passenger Traffic Manager Three more employes of the Pacific Stewart was in the employ of the being made, assure representation by public to view the pre~race activi­ possible plane, will sponsor the forth-· Marler things began to move. Pho­ Electric joined the Honor Legion of Los Angeles Interurban, Los Angeles­ the leading stables for the available ties. A central fountain will decor­ coming meeting. Hal E. Roach is tographs were produced; scale models Retired Railroaders during the month Pacific and the Pacific Electric for a stall space. ate and enlarge the entire paddock president; Leigh M. Battson-, · vice­ of both passenger and freight trains of November. One of them was from total period of 32 years and six Santa Anita Stakes to be run at gardens and promenade grounds. president; Charles H. Strub, execu-· were sent out to the school and in­ the Purchasing Department, and two months, and we know that he is a!! the 1938-39 winter meeting in four­ New, covered ticket booths, en­ tive vice-president and· general man­ stalled for the inspection of the chil­ from the Engineering Department. proud of his service record as this teen special events will aggregate trances and exits, together with the ager; Gwynn Wilson, treasurer and dren, a repre.sentative accompanying They were: company was of the excellent service additional $285,000. ~ landscaping throughout assistant general manager; Hugh the model to explain everything to LeRoy Confer, deliveryman of the he r endered. Reinforced concrete a,nd Santa Anita Park, further develop steel ad­ Blue, secretary and Ro!:>ert E. King, the classes. Purchasing Department, whose serv­ ditions to the Club House in the space one of Southern California's most al­ controller. . Henry S. MacKay Jr. fills Interest grew from the beginning ice terminating Nov. 1, 1938 was for History teacher: Where was Caesar adjoining the luring grandstand -and extend­ show places. Santa Anita the vacancy on the board of directors and very soon the Transportation De­ 25 years. killed? ing East to the first . turn with an Recreation Center, Los Angeles cau~ed - by the death of Kenneth R. partment wanted to do its bit--and ·James A. Johnson, Section Fore- Student: On page 94. extending !.~of over :t4e tert:aces will County's new and beautiful play- Kingsbury. 6 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE December, 1938 December, 1938 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE 7

PASADENA ROSE TOURNAMENT FEATURE ATTRACTION OF YEAR January 2nd Another Great Amusement Palace Proposed For Sports NEW YEAR DAY FALLING ON SUNDAY, THE WORLD FAMED PAGEANT WILL BE GIVEN ON MONDAY The tim

PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE December, 1938 8 December, 1938 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE 9

Chaplain Frederick W. Nichols ally under the observation of some­ Chaplain Nichols has served in the one. A gentleman who is a resident Notes from American Legion Post 321 National Guard of four States: Mis­ Pleased Patrons Express Appreciation of Los Angeles was coming in from BIOGRAPHY OF POST CHAPLAIN NICHOLS SHOWS souri, Michigan, Colorado and Cali­ the Beach recently. This is what he fornia. When the California National PLEASANTLY RENDERED SERVICE ALWAYS BRINGS VARIED AND INTERESTING CAREER saw and says about an incident: "I Guard was called into Federal Serv­ RECOGNITION got on the car at 8th and Hermosa. ice, to help guard the Mexican Bor­ November 2nd- Forty-five new 12 years old. They had four horses There was a women and two small der, his company was stationed at members were initiated in the ball­ that were well trained and wonder­ From a gentleman who is con­ A woman patron on the Echo Park children who left the car at 20th Nogales, Arizona, from June until room of the P. E. Club, by the Ed­ fully handled. This show was put on nected with one of this city's most Line voices a tribute to Operator D. Street. The woman was under the in­ November, 1916. win T. Brown Ritual Team. About three times, once North, once South prominent business firms comes a let­ Keeley, of the Western District, and fluence of liquor, and it was wonder­ He had started working for the half of them were members of our and once east of the Hospital build­ ter highly commending Mrs. Emma for such acts we all doff our hats: ful to see the way this Conductor P. E. Ry., August 18, 1914, as a mo­ post. The rest of them were from ings, so as many inmates as possib~e Hammond, one of our employes at "Wish to call your attention to Op­ (T. A. Marien) helped them off the torman on the Northern Division. the following posts: Edwin T. Brown, could see it from the windows. Th1s the Subway Terminal Cafe. Here is erator D. Keeley on the Echo Park car, carefully took them to the side­ During his service on the border, and Florence, Watts, Leonard Wood, show was very much appreciated by the bouquet of appreciation with Emergency Bus Line. He showed un­ walk and made sure that they were also during his World War service, South Los Angeles, Greayer Clover, the inmates of the Hospital and a many flowers in it: usual courtesy to a tottering old man, safe before he came back and gave he was on leave of absence, retaining .,As I believe that an organization of your Southgate and Angeles Mesa. crowd of about 500 from the Soldiers' and we appreciate such courtesies the signal to go ahead. Such men his seniority. kind likes to hear of the conduct of their Speakers of the evening included: Home, who saw it from the outside. employees, either good or bad, I am writing shown to elderly people. May we are a credit to the Pacific Electric Chaplain Nichols plans to arrange August 15, 1917, he was commis- to you in connection with a young lady who have more such drivers." Past National Commander John R. is employed as night waitress in your res­ and it is with real pleasure that I Quinn; 23rd District Commander several trained animal shows at Saw­ taurant in the Pacific Electric Subway Ter­ This speaks for itself and speaks report this to you, realizing that you telle, this winter. minal Building. I believe her name is Mrs. loudly. "I wish to tell you of the 0. K. Jones; National President 31st Hammond. get lots of complaints, but very few Engineers, Roy Repke; and the fol­ November 8th-Comrade Getz ap­ For the past several years, it has been very courteous and kindly act of Con­ compliments." pointed by Commander C. A. New­ necessary that I take Pacific Electric cars ductor 2360 (Ray Hixon), Gardner lowing Committee Chairmen from the to and from my place of business, out of 23rd District: Conservation, Watters; man to assist Adjutant Sames. Two the subway t erminal. Junction car on Hollywood Boulevard J. C. McPHERSON PASSES new members voted into our post. Quite often I have stopped at your res­ line, this morning around 11 :15. As Sons of the Legion, John D. Taylor; taurant for something to eat or drink, and Scores of his former associates in and Americanization, Dr. John R. Motorman James E. Lewis, Co. L., from observation and the service I have I stepped on the car, bound west, an the Pacific Electric will learn with Lechner. 19th Infantry, and Motorman Floyd always received from this Mrs. Hammond, I unfortunate foreign woman had drop­ regret of the passing of Mr. McPher­ P. Lee, Co. C., 58th Infantry, 4th would consider her an employee of the ut­ ped all her groceries on the car floor. The Women's Auxiliary was or­ most value. She is always prompt in serving son at his home in Piedmont on No­ Division. me and I have also had several people re­ You should know the effort of a ganized during the meeting. The vember lOth. Services and interment Our post has already exceeded its mark as to the courteous treatment this "mere man" to scramble around and 23rd District, Sons of the Legion waitress alwaYs gives them and the jovial were held in Oakland on Nov. 12th. membership quota for 1939, and we manner in which she takes care of her job. help that woman off at Bronson and Band furnished music before the Mr. McPherson was first identified hope to more than double it. To a man who is forced to take most of Hollywood Boulevard with all that meeti~g and during the opening his meals in a r estaurant it is a pleas ure with this company as a trainman in to meet an employee who makes one feel load of stuff. In closing I wish to say Ceremonies. Pasadena in the late 1890's and ad­ November 22nd: Terminal Fore­ at home. the Conductor's conduct certainly re­ The Leonard Wood, uniformed I am sure Mrs. Hammond will not object vanced through various operating man Loral I. Mosier, who served in to my writing to you as above, and assure flected great credit to your company." capacities to the Superintendency of Women's Drill Team, furnished a fit­ Co. G, 31st Infantry was welcomed you that as long as this young lady and the L. L. Lundholm, of the Western ing finale to the meeting with a other employees in this particular branch the railway; leaving here a number into this post. of your organization give m e the service District has the most sincere thanks of years ago to become Superintend­ splendid Drill. In my account of Comrades, be sure and attend our as well as the excellent food that I have of a recent arrival from New York, what I thought would happen, I had been getting in the past, that I shall con­ ent of the East Bay Electric Lines next meeting, December 13th, and tinue to patronize the Pacific El~~tric Res­ for his patience and for complete in­ all Post Colors paraded, but this was taurant for some years to come. of the Southern Pacific at Oakland. help decide some matters of great formation given whereby she reached A few years ago he retired from ac­ not done. Stands were provided be­ A kindly act was bestowed on a importance to this post. her destination in comfort and by tive service. During recent years he hind the seats reserved for disting­ lady passenger recently by Conductor American Legion Auxiliary, organ­ the nearest route. She also com­ was active in Safety Work in the Bay uished guests, where each visiting G. R. Stevens, of the Western Dis­ ized November 2nd, has elected the pared New York and Los Angeles region as President of the Safety post's colors were placed when they trict. In response to his courtesy, railway courtesy favorably to us. following officers: President, Alice Council. arrived. The only colors paraded we have the following: Dale Newman; First Vice-President, That's going some for a New Yorker. Mrs. McPherson, who survives were our post colors and the 23rd "Recently my wife boarded a Hol­ Ellen Mary Bryant; Second Vice­ A compliment is received destined him, has the most sincere sympathy District Colors. lywood Boulevard car, Conductor President, Florence H. Salisbury; particularly for a certain motorman of their many friends throughout the November 6th- Chaplain Fred­ 2900 (G. R. Stevens). To her Sergeant-at-Arms, Anna S. Tucker; sioned a Second Lieutenant in the In­ on the Burbank-Glendale Line, but state where he was well and most erick W. Nichols arranged for an out­ embarrassment, she found that she Secretary, Myra Belle Clemons; fantry, and assigned to the National generously the writer permits all of favorably known. door show at Sawtelle Hospital. M. C. Chaplain, Lily M. Malmberg; Trea­ Army. Between March 1917 and Sep­ had only a $10 bill which he us to bask in his appreciation. Doesn't Griffin, Southern District Motorman surer, Phyllis Withee; Three Execu­ could not change. The Conductor this make you f eel better for that tember 1919, he served in three Di­ P. E. CLUB and World War Veteran, was assisted tive Committee W o m en - Cora visions: the 35th, the 40th and the was very courteous about the matter kindly deed? And, the letter was re­ by Mrs. Vera North and her two Blanche Newhouse, Bessie M. Fack­ 91st. Also in the Air Service. He and went out of his way to make her ceived by our President: CHRISTMAS PARTY daughters, one 9 years old the other ler and Pearl H. Stratman. comfortable even to the extent of "Each morning-from Monday to ~ri.day YES SIR! 01<:1 Santa has was stationed at Camps Doniphan, inclusive--! board the 7 :09 A.M. L1m1tcd Kearney and Lewis. He was dis­ paying her fare, stating that he had from Burbank to Los Angeles at Pacific and promised to make a pre-Christ· no opportunity to stop and change Glenoaks. Glendale. and each mormng as the mas appearance at the P. E. charged at Camp Lewis, September train pulls to a stop, the motorman nods to 25th, 1919, and came back to his old the bill. I am enclosing 10c which I me with a friendly smil e, which I in turn Club's Annual Christmas Party job. would appreciate his receiving to­ acknowledge. I have never met him nor do on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16th. gether with my thanks for his kind­ I know his name yet there is an unspoken ' There will be lots of fun for He was promoted to Supervisor on ness." friPnds hip between u s. the North in 1920. He is now an As­ How helpful if we all would enable som e­ young and old alike. Arrange· Operator C. N. VanSickle, of the one else to start the morning in s u ch a ments have been completed for sistant Trainmaster on the South. Pasadena Local Lines is the recipient manner! Chaplain Nichols was a Charter T o do my part, I wish to express my a fine Yule program in the Club of praise by a passenger who ob­ gratitude at this Thanksgiving Season to Theatre, music, singing, danc­ member of P. E. Ry Post 321, Ameri­ served his alert and effective actions you and your eml)lovees for safely c:onvey­ can Legion. He has been an active ing m e to and from Los Angeles durmg thr ing and a surprise act or two in averting a tragedy when a woman vast year." that's bound to please you. member of the School A wards Com­ ran across the street in front of his Operator 0. T. P eak, of the West­ mittee, from its beginning. He is Old Santa will greet the car on November 19th. The observer ern District, is commended most high­ youngsters in the Club Ball· Chairman of two Committees and a says "she would almost certainly been ly by a patron who was unfortunate member of two others, besides serv­ room under a sparkling Christ­ killed or badly maimed but for his enough to leave her purse on a motor mas tree with a gift of sweets ing on special committees. He visits rare presence of mind and action." coach operated by Mr. Peak, and Ward 3, Sawtelle Veterans' Hospital, for each. Followed by the An· From Tarzana comes a compliment fortunate that he was the finder. She nual Christma.s Ball to the (sponsored by this post) about twice for Conductor P. Z Perry, of the Hol­ was very grateful for its return. a month. He has arranged 2 shows at tunes of Flo Kendricks and her lywood Line for his outstanding Here is another case where it is Dance Orchestra. Lonard Wood Post Woman's Drill Team the Hospital and is planning others. courtesy to patrons. definitely shown that actions are usu- 10 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE December, 193S December, 193S PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE 11

WALTER WA TCHALL angle in bowling a few nights ago. PACIFIC ELECTRIC CLUB Last season this bird "Cupid" With the Holidays rapidly ap­ She takes a few steps forward and Swanson was worth the price of ad­ proaching we bring a Candid Cam­ ends up throwing the ball sitting MONTHLY BULLETIN P. E. Club Gymnasium Available DECEMBER, 1938 mission alone, but when he is backed era pen shot of a man who is always down. Only a good nurse could do this. your doubles partner at the close of up by such worthies as "Tight Collar'' happy A well known Private Secretary Sat., Dec. 10: and full of joy. Walter the singles matches. Jones; Grenke, the mayor of Cata­ on the sixth floor is married and P. E. Agents Association Monthly A Health-building Facility "Wizzer" White. Pasadena group may give their en­ lina; and Jack "One-Ball' Worthing­ keeping the news from his friends. Meeting-7 :30 p.m. He was found Apparently Unknown trys fees to Paul Jacobsmeyer, or ton, why it turns from mere enter­ when only about Mon. & Tues., Dec. 12 & 13: R. N. Hosford. Santa Monica group tainment into a colossal spectacle. as big as a half WOMENS CLUB NEWS To Many Transportation Engineering Class to Dakin Boardman. Los Angeles There is never a dull moment from pint in the old By Mrs. W. A. Hasty -7:30p.m. group to Alfred Beaumont, Central Quaker city of the time these men take the floor On Nov. 10, two new appointments Tues., Dec. 13: For the past several years a gym­ Timekeeping Bureau. Philadelphia. It until the last pin is down, or up. were made on the Board of the P. E. nasium has been maintained for the The entry fee will be $1.00 for was in late De­ American Legion Semi­ Gowanlock, Cobb, Latimer, Welch W omens Club. Mrs. Daisy Burke, will monthly Meeting-S :00 p.m. use of Pacific Electric Club members singles and $ .50 per person for and the others may get the pins, but cember a n d he replace Mrs. Eaglin as Recording at the Subway Terminal (adjacent doubles. Tennis Balls will be furn­ was full of the P. E . American Legion Auxiliary this bunch get the laughs. Secretary and Mrs. Crunk has been Semi-monthly Meeting-S :00 p.m. to the Terminal Foreman's office) ished out of entry fees, and the re­ Christmas spirit that has been used with benefit by Ask anyone who was present No­ made a member of the Board of Di­ Wed., Dec. mainder will go toward the purchase and was ringing 14: . many, but not used by scores of em­ vember 25 and get the low down on the Liberty bell. He cried out "Give rectors. P. E. Rod & Gun price of the trophies. Club Regular ployes who would materially benefit Jack Worthington attempting to in­ Me Liberty or Give Me Philadelphia". Mrs. Grace Willard, Patriotic In­ Monthly Meeting-7 :30 p.m. All entries must be in by Decem­ from its use. struct his youngster as to how to He left for the coast that night. structor of the Watts Womens Club, Thurs., Dec. 15: ber 26th. Almost since its inception it has bowl. Jack went out and rolled a Arriving in Burbank he worked brought the Traveling Flag to our P. E. Women's Club Annual Christ­ been supervised by Wm. A. Gillespie, nifty 110 and the youngster proceed­ for Spud Murphy sacking potatoes, last meeting and gave us a most in­ mas Party-1 :30 p.m. BOWLING NOTES of the Sub-station Maintenance Divi­ ed to go to town with a pair of 155- also played in the band. Kept such teresting talk on the Flag and its Fri., Dec. 16: By Don Houston sion. Recently Mr. Gillespie's hours 149 games. I understand the air was good time P. E. made him time­ travels throughout the United States P. E. Club Annual Christmas have been changed, and he has vol­ Standing of the clubs in the two very strained in the Worthington car keeper in Mechanical Dept. While and abroad. The talk and motion pic­ Party-Entertainment in Theatre untarily assumed directorship on groups at the present time are as on the way home. Last r eports from timekeeper he knew every man and tures of "Australia Calling", pre­ at 7:30 p.m.-Santa Claus to greet Monday, Wednesday and Friday eve­ follows: Operative 13 indicate Jack is con­ they knew him pretty well too. Was sented by Mrs. Stock created in all the youngsters in Club Ballroom nings of each week from 5 to 7 p. m., templating enter in g a different very exact in work and always stayed of us the desire to travel abroad and with sweets for the kiddies. Fol­ 6:00 P. M. Group W L and if desired, will start beginners Engineers ...... ______...... 33 11 branch of athletics. up until midnight on last day of view some of the lovely places. lowed by Christmas Ball to the with instructions, charts of correct The bowler who really puts on a month to tear sheet off of calender. A letter read by Mrs. Ashcroft music of Flo Kendricks Dance Or­ South ...... 24 20 exercises graceful pirouette Lost his watch so they made him from her daughter, Evelyn, return­ chestra. and place with them such Frt. Traffic ...... 24 20 is this "shrimp" knowledge as necessary so that they Bobby Weir. He Chief Clerk. ing to China, where she teaches, was P. E. Club Bowling L e a g u e P. E. Club ...... 23 21 is a second Anna may take their further work-outs Pavlowa and some day he is going Hobby-Grandchildren. Is presi­ enjoyed by all. She told how the Matches-Jensens Recreation Cen­ at Transportation ------...... 22 22 any time during the day or evening, to tie himself up in the shape of a dent of Grandpa and Grandma Club. Chinese people were trying to rebuild ter-6 :00 p.m. & S :15 p.m. Spec­ B & B Department____ ...... 20 24 as the "Gym" We suggest appropriate Christmas their war-torn country, and how tators invited. is available at all Amazons ...... 16 2S pretzel and it will take three men times. and a boy to untie him. Jackson is gifts for various P. E. people. Clara schooling and religion were playing Mon., & Tues., Dec. 19 & 20: Passenger Traffic ...... ____ 14 30 The "gym" is equipped at the pres­ another case of poetry in motion on Haskins, a good looking banker to a prominent part in the rebuilding Transportation Engineering Class 8:15 P . M. Group W L ent time with bar weights, kettle his approach to the foul line. That take care of her money. Charlie Sein, of China. -7:30p.m. Claim ...... ___ .. 35 9 weights, parellel bars, rings, pulley hook ball of his could go around a a package of Spearmint. Nancy Kelly, December the 15th is the date set Wed., Dec. 21: North ...... 25 19 weights, Roman chair, punching building without any trouble. an electric fan to drive away the for the Womens Club Christmas P. E. Masonic Club- 6:30 p.m. bag Subway ...... ______25 19 and wrestling mat. A shower is avail­ smoke. Floyd Gill, a lead pencil. Party. A good program and plenty Dinner - followed by Regular Bonding ...... We all have to hand it to the able...... 23 21 Dorothy Pearson, an oil can. Bill of amusement has been planned. This Monthly Meeting and Election of L. A. Motor Coach...... 20 24 Amazons, who bowl in the 6 :00 P. M. It is possible that during the com­ Todd, a junk yard to pick around in. party will be the last Club meeting Officers for coming year. Timekeeping ...... Group, when it comes to sportsman­ ing month classes in the various exer­ ...... 19 25 Ernie •Stevens, a Joe Miller jok.e before the New Year. Fri., Dec. 23: Signal ____ ...... 17 27 ship. They are always in there trying cises will be formed and maintained book. Monte Brucker, an inciner­ The beautiful silk made by Mrs. Transportation Safety Advisory Conductors ____ _...... 12 32 and indications are that they get as Robert Gunk was won by Mrs. Anna throughout the winter. If interested, ator, could make more smoke. Bur­ Committee Meeting-10 :00 a.m. Since our last issue the much enjoyment out of the games as Gets of El Sereno. communicate with Mr. Gillespie by following leigh Manley, a machine gun to go Tues., Dec. 27: were winners of the weekly prizes: the balance of the "bowlers" put to­ Good news for the card players. addressing him in care of the Elec­ deer hunting with. Norma Comer, P. E. American Legion Semi­ High Series: D. W. Yeager, J. D. gether.. Eunice Fischer, Bessie Cho­ New cards have been purchased by trical Department. a good stamp pad. Florence Davis, monthly Meeting-S :00 p.m. Henry, C. A. Davis, J. W. Gowanlock. bostsky, Dorothy Beranek, Evelyn the Club, so come out and christen a package of paper drinking cups. P. E. American Legion Auxiliary High Game: C. G. Gonzalez, H. Welch, Grace Christensen and Ruth them. Mrs. Weatherly is acting as P. E. TENNIS CLUB Grey Oliver, a one way ticket to Semi-monthly Meeting-S :00 p.m. Welch, R. J. Perry, P. C. Cross. Bushard all have the makings of very Compton. Joe Lortie, a boy scout hostess while Mrs. Eaglin is indis­ Mon., Jan. 2: By Alfred Beaumont fine bowlers. We look forward to I posed. If Jay Gowanlock had been shoot­ pocketknife with combination com­ Legal Holiday-Club Rooms closed Due to many requests from mem­ ing them out of a gun he could hard­ more entries from the fair sex in fu­ The Blanket Club is coming along pass, cork screw and bottle opener. all day. bers of the Tennis Club the tourna­ ly have bettered his last game on the ture tournaments. Ester Quast, a cowboy with a Dude fine. We expect to start the draw­ Thurs., Jan. 5: ment will be divided into Class "A" night of November 25th. All he did The rooting section, headed by Ranch. Dale Hyde, and George ings for the blankets at our Christ­ P. E. Women's Club Afternoon and Class "B". was roll up a nifty 266 pins. That that silent coach of the Passenger Perry, a SMALL bottle of hair tonic. mas party, Dec. 15, and we would Card Party-1 :30 p.m. If you are a beginner, sign up as put him out in front for high game Tr:;~ffic Department, Deacon Glancy, Roy Ewing, a free wheeler. Bob like all Club members to work dili­ Fri., Jan. 6: a Class "B" entry. Each group will this season to date. Unless they make is increasing nightly and heaven help Labbe, Miss America. Harvey Smith, gently to get all the new members P. E. Club Bowling League Matches have its own drawing, run off its this bird roll with his left hand the the performer who gets the ire of a date book to keep track of his possible as we must have 60 or more -Jensens Recreation Center - matches and send its winners to Claim Department are really going the gallery on his neck. Some of our women. Bob Dorner, a can of sar­ in the club in order to give away one 6:00 p.m. & S :15 p.m. Spectators compete in the FINALS, which will to be hard to catch. Mattison, Brahm, rooters, including Marion Lutes, Mrs. dines to eat while fishing. Miss blanket .each week. It has been de­ welcome. be held in Los ·Angeles. Pabst and Kissick are also doing their Ohlinger, the boss of our domicile, Wheeler, a road map to San Fran­ cided to give a blanket as a prize to Mon. & Tues., Jan. 9 & 10: There will be four trophies-all share in keeping the Claim Depart­ Mrs. Grenke, are practicing nightly cisco. Margaret Hines, a powder puff the one bringing in the most members Transportation Engineering Class to be property of the P. E. Club. ment at the head of the parade. and they have made some intimations and mirror. Dave Porter, a Charlie over 15. Now ladies, get busy as we -7:30p.m. Each year the winners will have their In the 6:00 P. M. Group, the En­ that unless the men show a vast im­ McCarthy. Earl Moyer, a GOOD can make some real money with this Tues., Jan. 10: names engraved upon the base of the gineers continue to set a brisk pace. provement they would take over the cigar. Chris Fenimore, a Yarmulke. Blanket Club if every one will do P. E. American Legion Semi­ trophy corresponding to the class Chester Davis has been steadily duties of upholding the family honor. Roy Swanson, a RED apple and her part. We are going to send out monthly Meeting-S :00 p.m. and title won. climbing in the average column and If that ever happens we can always chamois skin. Fred Hopkins, a Pop Christmas baskets under the super­ P. E. American Legion Auxiliary Be sure to include your name, class he, Gonzalez, Ed Hasenyager, Ohlin­ retire to the P. E. Club and stage a Eye the Sailor Man. Miss Bettis, vision of the Walfare chairman, Ruth Semi-monthly Meeting-S :00 P.M. you wish to enter, and whether ger and Black are a tough aggrega­ snooker tournament, where we will a Shirley Temple Doll. Fred Willey, Green, and will be needing all avail­ Wed., Jan. 11: singles or doubles or both. tion to handle. It seems there is al­ have but one critic, Neal Vickrey, and a bottle of blue ink. able cash possible to accomplish our P. E. Rod & Gun Club Regular Singles matches will be run off ways one of 'em getting hotter than there will be enough of us to take Bessie Chobotsky purpose. sprang a new Monthly Meeting-7 :30 p.m. first. If you wish, you may pick a firecracker. care of him. 12 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE December, 1938 December, 1938 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE 13

*WORK THE SAFE WAY Often ·work is safe or dangerom 0 SRFETV nEWS not in the job itself but in the way it is done. Many men have reached a ripe old age in a dangerous job without the loss of a hand, foot, or eye just be­ cause they used their brains to size up the job and see where the hazards of accident were and then took the "safe way". J Last year FORTY-ONE employees of railroads throughout the nation were killed and NINETEEN HUN­ CLASSIFICATION OF OCTOBER, 1938, ACCIDENTS ing the Public and the Public has a DRED TWELVE injured while get­ Train Service Accidents During October 1938 right to Know. ting on or off engines or cars. Compared With October 1937 When we are asked a civil ques­ No doubt some of these could ac­ Increase tion, particularly if it concerns trans­ curately be said to be "unavoidable", SYSTEM or portation, the Public expects and has ' but many were from lack of care. 1937 1938 Decrease Percentage a right to demand a civil answer. A man who, in the course of his 1. With Pedestrians ------8 9 1 Inc. 12.50% It makes no difference that we duties, must frequently mount the 2. At R.R. Cross. (Other than Co's) 0 0 have been asked and may have an­ footboard of an engine or climb the 3. Between Cars of Company ______5 3 2 Dec. 40.00% swered that same question more than ladder of a box car must wear proper 4. With Vehicles and Animals ______162 136 26 Dec. 16.05% a thousand times for others until it shoes and keep them in condition for 9 RIGHT WRONG 5. Derailments ------9 has become old and stale to us we The Better Way to Safety the work. If he wears gloves, they 6. Equipment ------2 2 must bear in mind that it is New' and must fit properly and not be too stiff A Fall From the End Ladder Means DEATH 7. Boarding Cars ------9 11 2 Inc. 22.22% Important to them. STEP ACCIDENTS to afford a safe hold. Having such 19 5 Dec. 20.83% 8. Alighting from Cars ------24 Nothing is more embarrassing than October was a bad month for us equipment in the proper condition is 9. Injuries on Cars (Not il collision) 26 24 2 Dec. 7.69% PERSONALITY to ask someone a question and have from the "step accident" point of as important as keeping up his life 10. Falling from Cars ______44______0 1 1 Inc. 100.00% them turn away giving a half answer view, with an increase of 20 per cent insurance. All that which makes a man what 11. Doors, Gates and Guard Rails____ 7 1 Dec. 6 14.29% as if unconcerned or annoyed. over September. Note the two illustrations accom­ he is and not someone else is called 12 Ejectments and Disturbances ______3 2 1 Dec. 33.33% Have we not been here long Some of these reports clearly in­ panying this article. Observe the man Personality. It is the sum total of his 6 13. Employees ------7 1 Dec. 14.29% enough to realize that what is good dicate that with a little more thought­ on the ladder between the cars. If qualities; a thing largely inborn, but 1 Inc. 14. Miscellaneous ------·------2 3 50.00% for the Company is good for us? That fulness, carefulness, alertness on the the cars are in motion, a fall means including such externals as dress, 15. Total-All Accidents: DEATH, or worse, maybe he will manner and appearance. It is either Passenger Rail ______220 more passengers mean more hours part of some trainman they could 189 31 Dec. 14.09% of work for more men? have been prevented. In one case, all only lose both legs. If the train is a tremendous asset or a terrible lia­ Motor Coach ------32 29 3 Dec. 9.38% standing and he falls, due to defec­ bility, so important that certain The employee who has no interest that would have been required was 13 1 Inc. 8.33% tive shoe soles or a poor grip on the schools which purport to teach suc­ Freight ------12 in his employer's business except his for the conductor to have taken the 231 33 Dec. 12.50% cess in business declare that it is Total ------264 pay check is unworthy of his name lady's handbag and handed it down ladder, he will strike the rail and, if on the pay roll. to her after she was on the ground. unconscious, be out of sight when "everything", which is as extreme THOUGHTS SUGGESTED BY THE made a reduction of 10 such acci­ Recently two elderly ladies were Just ordinary good manners if he did the train moves. and untrue as to say that it is "nothing". ACCIDENT CHART dents over last year, but the motor observed on their way to Redondo not care about "accident prevention". Now, note the man in the other coaches just about put us back where illustration using the ladder on the Personality is difficult to analyze, The chart for October, 1938, is Beach and, being strangers in our For the last few months before we were by having 7 more than last side of the car. If he should fall, and harder still to acquire. The usual here before us, so let us see "how station, were uncertain as to the right October, the motor coaches have had October. gate and right car so they approached a good record for this class of acci­ there is every chance that he will fall advice given to one who is trying to are we doin' ". cultivate a pleasing manner and ad­ Injuries on Cars (not in collision) a trainman in uniform and asked for dent, but they fell down hard this away from the train and be only Let's take the good news first for bruised or skinned up. dress is "Be natural", but this should a change. These are the hardest accidents to this information. month, having had ten or half as It is true that they could have gone many as on all the rail service. With the thoughts in mind brought not be taken too literally. Many of Total All Accidents- We had a understand and most likely to result to the Information Desk (if they Of these ten accidents, one was on up by these illustrations and this ar­ us find it perfectly natural to be cross total of 231 of those unfortunate in claims which we have little chance knew where it was) or to the uni­ the Northern District, one on the ticle, can you advance an argument and disagreeable under trying cir­ things, but it was 33 less than in Oc­ to defend. We experienced 24 of formed Passenger Director (if they Southern District and eight on the in favor of climbing the ladder be­ cumstances. tober, 1937. Not so bad, but several this nature in October. Avoidance of had known there was such a person) Western District. With approximately tween the cars that is as good an Another equally useless piece of which were the result of just plain rough stops and timely words of cau­ and if they had known how their five times as many passengers car­ argument as those against it? advice frequently given is, "Be per­ carelessness could have been pre­ tion to passengers may help in re­ Of .such small but important items fectly frank and sincere", but this ducing this type of accident. questions were going to be received, ried on cars as on motor coaches, vented and then we have hung up no doubt but that they would have why should there have been ten acci­ is "Accident Prevention" composed. also has its limits. Some people pride a record to shoot at. Injuries to Employees-Six of our made some such effort for the train­ dents to passengers on coaches and Yours for the "Safe Way", themselves on saying exactly what Collisions With Pedestrains-May­ men suffered pain and loss of income. man's answer was curt and incom­ but twenty on cars? THE SAFETY SUPERVISOR they think. Usually they are brutal, be you could not help it; only you It will be a blue Christmas Day for plete. How could this trainman know These passengers have placed "'This is the first of a series of insensitive, wholly incapable of sym­ who had them know the answer to some families. Were some of these but that within a few minutes he themselves in our car; the responsibil­ short items on the "Right" and • pathetic understanding of anyone that, but we had two less than last due to the carelessness, ignorance or might be asking these same ladies or ity for their safety is with us and no "Wrong" way to work. Watch for else, and cursed beside with a colos­ year and that helps some. indifference of a fellow employee? others just like them to sign witness amount of care and effort is too great them. sal vanity. Collisions With Vehicles - We Let us hope not. cards and that these namP.s would be for us to put out in fulfilling our Probably the surest way to improve made such a fine record in July, Well? we have a new month and the turning point in a $50,000 law obligation. You appreciate it when one's personality is to cultivate the when we had only 111, that this a clean page to start with, so let's suit? anyone shows consideration and DECEMBER SAFETY ADVISORY habit of observing others and making month, with 136, don't look so good, try to see how near clean we can Think of this next time you are courtesy to a member of your fam­ COMMITTEE APPOINTED a sincere effort to adopt and cultivate but it was 26 less than October, 1937. keep it. trying to secure witness cards. ily, so just add the Golden Rule to those qualities we admire. In doing Winter days, with dark coming early, It is really easier and makes life the other rules by which you are gov­ The next meeting of the Train­ this we will recognize in ourselves are bad days for this kind of trouble. more worthwhile to be pleasant and men's Safety Advisory Committee certain mannerisms which we criti­ SERVING THE PUBLIC erned and your rule book will be Be extra alert between 4:30 and 7:00 agreeable rather than a "grouch". complete. will be held Friday, December 30th, cize in others and with the elimina­ P.M. In order to make of ourselves good It is usually a person with a small 1938, in the Pacific Electric Club tion of these objectionable qualities Step Accidents: This seems to be trainmen there is one thing we must and petty nature who is a chronic Trying is good fun whether you Rooms, Los Angeles, commencing at we will approach the ideal we have always the bad spot. The rail lines always keep before us: We are serv- "grouch". make it or not. 10:00 A. M. set for ourselves. 14 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE December, 1938 December, 1938 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE 15

The Pacific Electric was well rep­ moved to the street, although they married several months and never let resented at a carnival held at the were quite badly blistered from heat the secret service know about it. Sierra Vista School on October 28th and much of the glass broken. But Sorry we are late but we wish you under the auspices of the P.T.A. Mr. for the interference Meeker would both a very long al)d happy life. Haskins of the Traffic dept. and Mo­ probably gotten all of the cars out L. Fortner is still on the B. 0. list torman A. A. Johnston were in uninjured. with a broken foot. Hope to see you charge of the model train exhibit. I was wrong last month about Con­ back soon. All those who visited the display, ductor L. C. Luebbe's Ford Shuttle Mr. and Mrs. H. W . Bradbury had claimed it was very interesting. Service being operated only in the for guests over Thanksgiving, Mr. Conductor E. G. Johnson returned morning. It also makes a night trip. and Mrs. Bradbury, parents of our to work November 23rd after being Very late at night. general foreman. They traveled all laid up for some time with an in­ R. G. Miller has r eturned to his the way from Mexico City. May we A. A. Kelley of the Air Electric to photography. He was captured the jured hand. Glad to see you back, home from the hospital and would extend a hearty welcome. TORRANCE SHOP NOTES Shop is a temporary bachelor, Mrs. other day, armed with a candid cam­ E. G. appreciate the boys calling on him. Roy Chaffin and family are tour­ By W. M. Brooks Kelley being on a visit east (Adver­ era, and accused of shooting a num­ Conductor T. V. Hoyle and wife We hope he will soon be able 'to re­ ing California, Oregon and Washing­ tisement). ber of his fellow workmen. s]l·ent the Thanksgiving holiday week turn to his duties on the road. ton, helping his parents celebrate vrith Mr. Hoyles' parents up at Santa Is the new "Monkey Island" on the their Golden W edding Anniversary. Tom Kendricks, Blacksmith Shop Hercules Henry Hogan, who is Harry Phillips, Electrical Machin­ famous for using car wheels as jug­ ist, visited Boulder Dam during the C:u7. . Van Nuys Line placed so near the Congratulations are in order. Foreman, we are sorry to relate has tracks for the convenience of the Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Hansen spent had a set back, and is again confined gling balls was seen wending his way month and then wended his way to through the shops the other day Fresno. There he met disaster in the Pacific Electric trainmen? Why? Thanksgiving in Omaha, Nebraska, to his bed. VAN NUYS CHATTER munching a large lucious yam. The form of a large and lurid traffic of­ R. W . Owens has started a new visiting his parents. We miss your EI1sworth Barkdull, Air-brake ma­ By R. G. Burdsal Club known as the "30 Brownies congenial smile, Jack. chinist, who you will remember, had yam we are informed came from his ficer. It was $15.00 and costs. pet garden and measured some 3 feet Charles E. Chaplin, after a painful every Thursday Club". For further an argument with a Sante Fe freight information, see Owens. train, has been released from the hos­ in length by 10 inches in diameter. injury to his foot has a temporary Henry by the way got buck fever assignment in Torrance Shops on the Conductor Stewart and family A hint to our Friday Night Station OCEAN PARK TERMINAL pital and is convalescing at home. have gone on vacation. Have a good Master (Charlie Hunt). Please set Ovila Chicoine and Mrs. Chicoine when he discovered a rabbit in the field coil r epair bench. Glad you are By Sid Torgan tall grass in the rear of the shops. able again to be about Mr. Chaplin. time "Stew". We'll stay home and your watch before going to work; spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Chi­ suffer. and, not so many promiscuous smiles coine's parents in San Jacinto. After exhausting his ammunition, the Our old friend Benjamin F. Strope Tiny Miner is sporting a new Charles. S. H. Anderson, retired Superin­ shots covering all points of the com­ is also on a t emporary assignment in "Doodle Bug" car. I still can't see Conductor Schambers r eceived the Thanks, fellows, for your encour­ tendent of Power and Equipment was pass, the rabbit stood with ears the Carpenter Shop at Torrance. how he gets into and out of the bouquet this month for n eatness and aging help in making our space in a welcome visitor at the shops dur­ perked up in an inquiring attitude, the Magazine interesting. It's a plea­ MACY STREET TERMINAL thing. personality. in the month. until George Lallich came to the r es­ sure to pass the credit of all the swell By L. I. Mosier Albert I. Parker, retired helper in cue and slew the beastie. Just what Heard Ticket Agent Kidd making comments your reporter has r eceived the Paint Shop died November 7th, tale Henry told Mrs. Hogan that a soap-box speech at 12:30 a.m. about SUBWAY TERMINAL NOTES to you. night when he came home with the the good qualities of "ham and after a short illness. Mr. Parker spent This column was very much absent By W. F. Servrankx The stork must have built a nest 51 of his 71 years in railroad service. rabbit, we do not know, but . the last month due the fact that your eggs". Now that the election is over, in the Ocean Park car barn, because Thirty-three years with the Delaware neighbors all understand (from her) column conductor was on vacation. you'll eat corn flakes like the rest as this paper goes to press, two proud and Hudson and 18 years with Pa­ that Henry brought down the bacon. Will try not to let it happen too of us, Kidd. Our Hero-Jack Laing, motor fathers report a blessed event­ cific Electric. Our most sincere sym­ The Torrance Band, with John T. often. It was my pleasure during The fair sex are very much coach operator, felt very uneasy the George Tuttle and Jim Lowell are pathy is expressed for his surviving Watson, of the Winding Shop as Di­ this vacation to visit some of the pleased with the Coach driver on the o t h e r day and the sires. family. rector, will play during the local principal cities of the east and south, San Fernando Valley run; or, is it left Glendale Ga­ Christmas celebrations. John ex­ the modest (bright yellow) sweater, rage just a little Yes sir; a trip sheet holder in con­ Ruth Barnard, who is keeping namely: New York, Philadelphia, stant use since 1885, reports "Geo. house for her brother in Yuma, Ari­ pressed a f ervent wish for a revival Washington, D.C. and south to Mo­ Speak? previous. Some­ of the old Pacific Electric Band. He C. A. Parr is back at work. It's thing told him to Rice", (Believe it or not.) zona, came home to spend Thanks­ bile, Ala. then New Orleans, Houston, The writer can't help but believe giving with her parents. would be willing to direct it and is Texas, San Antonio, El Paso and now rise and shine. go, so he did and very competent to produce a band Alfred Meeker, on duty as Car while d r i v i n g that the trainman who attaches 25 to Augustus J. Fitzgerald (I love that home. But the pay off was while we 50 signed witness cards to his acci­ equalling anything in Southern Cali­ Cleaner at the Van Nuys yard, is the a Ion g Chevy name) is having rosy dreams that are were walking along Canal St. in New dent r eport, is looked on with favor mightly likely to come true. His fornia. This should furnish some­ Orleans. Who should we run into but hero of the fire Chase he saw thing for someone to think about. t h a t destroyed s m o k e coming by the chief. Make an honest effort home and property is on the border Mr. and Mrs. Booth. They had just to perform this important duty as it's line between Torrance and Lomita in John Berg, Machinist, retired from had their fill of fresh oysters and the San Fernan­ from an old active service on December 1st with d o Milling C o . house and enter­ a sure way to place the responsibility the big producing oil field. Three were out for a stroll having stopped and in doing so, clear yourself. wells are producing within a block 18 years to his credit. over for a day on their way to Chi­ p I a n t recently. ing he noticed an Arthur D. Phillips also retired De­ W h e n the fire Jack Laing elderly lady and The extra men at Ocean Park have of his home and one right across the cago, where they were to visit rela­ relaxed since Jack Schumes was cember 1st with 19 years to his credit. broke out, Meek­ a child just about overcome by smoke, street. This is also true of Mark tives and old acquaintances. elected legal adviser in bringing out Francis, (Retired) and Jake Gross­ The boys of the Winding Shop ex­ Received a I e t t e r from Clay er at once en­ and with the help of some neighbors pressed their friendship and best deavored to get helped them out into the fresh air, the technical points in the way the kopf. Here's hoping you get in the Pearce, former flagman at Sierra board should be run. This gang ap­ wishes in the form of a very hand­ the passenger for which they wer e very grateful, money fellows. Don't forget our ad­ Vista, requesting that I send him all preciates the time he puts in with­ dress when you do. some seamless wallet. the back issues of the P. E. Maga­ cars out of the so Jack lost no time to turn in a fire Our best wishes to you both for yard and on to alarm. Our hats are off to you, Jack. out compensation. The death of the father-in-law of zine. His request was granted, and The firm of Hoover and O'Torgan 0. A. Anderson, of the Air Electric many many years of pleasant living. each monthly issue will be sent to the street. After What's in a name. Shakespeare Alfred Meeker partners in pinochle wish to an­ Shop is reported to us. We have no We are informed that Pete Grof­ removing one crf said a rose by any other name smells him in the future. He is getting along nounce that they are open to take on particulars, but understand he was. tholdt is confined in a rest home, ser­ the cars he was stopped by an officer just as sweet. Our good friend, Jack nicely and would appreciate a card all of the best. buried last Monday, the 28th. Our iously ill. We are sorry indeed to from any of the boys. How about a who came to the scene and for some ? Balders, Baldus, or as Miner says, sympathy to you Andy and your fam­ learn this. P eter Groftholdt is an Xmas card. His address is Route No. unaccountable reason halted the Baldoux, tell us old boy, what is There are rumors in the air that ily. We understand he lived with you old and valued friend. 4, box 7 42, Tuscon, Arizona. movement of the cars. Meeker then correct? Don't blame me-look what we are about to lose Pat Garrison, for many years prior to his death. Bert Valentine is preparing his us­ Conductor R. A. Yost was called ran into the blazing warehouse and the printer does to my name. We who traded with a Southern man. The boys in the Shops have organ­ ual Christmas gifts to his fellow East last month, account of the removed three trucks belonging to noticed that Jack spends quite some Good luck, Pat. ized a penochle club meeting once a workmen in the Winding Shop, a death of his mother. We extend our the Milling Company, following which time conversing with R. L. De Moss, W e have several new faces at our month at the various members' very beautiful religious calendar. sympathy. he returned to the cars and with the the guy who knows all about growing terminal. The gang bids you wel­ homes. It is reported they last met Versa! Bates, armature Winder ap­ We also extend sympathy to Motor­ aid of Motorman M. D. Swerdfeger hair. come. Make yourselves at home, boys. at the home of Bud Edwards, with parently has shifted his leisure mo­ man E. F. English, whose father and Conductor H. B. Van Sandt the Now we know why "Flash" E. D. Holiday Greetings to all my friends 12 members present. ments from the study of meteorology passed away early in November. remaining passenger cars were re- McCoy looks so well. Eddie has been and foes. 16 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE December, 1938 December, 1938 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE 17 .., Motorman G. H. Shoun and wife We are pleased to report to the have returned from a forty-one days ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT friends of Florence Sanders that leave of absence, having spent their By Geo. Perry "Sandy" is back on the job and is vacation at Camp Tecolote, located in almost completely recovered from the the high Sierra Mountains at Soquel Louis Tighe spent the Thanksgiv­ ing Holiday at his old home in Ja­ maica, Iowa. We understand he also spent some time in the windy city­ Chicago, where he lived for many years. Grace Reed must have en­ joyed thoroughly her belated vaca­ its entirety is operated by three elec­ tion as she was so enthusiastic about trical transformers by w h i c h he her delightful motor trip to Death guides his trains in full operation Valley and Boulder Dam. Frank under perfect control. Mr. Starr will Hardesty was last seen mingling with be pleased to show his shop to any the idle rich at Del Monte. J essie of the boys. Kramer enjoyed a restful vacation Conductors E. W. Hayes, R. A. at home. Bill Keelin-motored with Pearce, and R. C. Raney left recently a party of friends to San Francisco for thE! desert on a quail hunt in a also to Boulder Dam. Ford V -8 which broke down. Result, Dovie Brown-at home. they missed out on their quail hunt, Elizabeth Walton-Las Vegas. but brought back one rabbit. Ruth Altpeter-Chicago. We heard that Cashier W. A. Gib­ John Hoaglund-trip to Boulder bons won a twenty-five dollar prize Dam. waltz contest at a Los Angeles Rail­ Irene Hurlbut--Grand Canyon. way Annual dance. We will have to move the train WEST HOLLYWOOD schedule back about 1 minute on By G. R. Stevens that 7:09 A. M. at Fremont Ave. on the Alhambra Line if we expect to save George Watson that 3 blocks Freight motorman, B. B. Starr of Cuckoo run he has been making the last few West Hollywood has an interesting mornings or as an alternative a fire Motonnan J. W. Clay holding 33 pound Salmon caught by Mrs. Clay at mouth of and worthwhile hobby. In his spare gong on the waker might help some. E el River in Northern California recently. time he has built a complete opera­ Clocks G. H. S~oun and five point buck he brought in to Camp Tecolote during his vacation. We hope the motorman sees this. tive miniature railroad system which Largest Stock rather severe fall she suffered a short Our bowling t eam is really improv­ consists of freight, passenger and in the West time ago. Meadows, Mariposa ing, having won 11 of the last 16 Electric cars. All trains and locomo­ County, Calif., games played, and just to refresh tives are perfectly assembled in every from $7.50 to $25.00 where he had to good fortune to kill a big five-point your memory of the names of the Hull Bros. Lumber Co. detail from blueprints. Some of the buck. players, here they are: Harry Welch, workmanship is so fine that a magni­ Conductor H. R. Crandel took off LUMBER- SASH- DOORS Lon Mcintire, John Kinney, James fying glass is necessary to assemble Musical Christmas thirty days and made a rail trip to 8635 Melrose Avenue SJ.25 New York. Owens and Herman Grenke. Let's the parts. All passenger, freight cars, Tree Standards ...... up WOodbury 63161 OXford 2669 hope they don't get over confident af­ and engines are built on the scale of Conductor D. M. Hoover is back ter reading the foregoing. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA one-quarter inch to the foot, com­ SWISS MUSIC BOXES from a trip to Pennsylvania. He re­ ports pared to modern trains. It took B. B. JUGS, WOOD CARVINGS that he enjoyed a good vacation Starr six months to assemble a single and is glad to be back. miniature locomotive, at weights NOVELTIES George Ray is our genial relief cashier at West Hollywood. ranging from thirteen pounds. The SWISS CHOCOLATES entire railroad, known as the Starr Conductors Carstens and Cooper Miniature Railway Lines is operated spent an enjoyable three weeks va­ electrically and perfectly controlled cation at Sequoia National Park, re­ GRAHAM & ISBELL by electric power from a third rail. THE S"'ISS SHOP turning with a big buck, three points This extraordinary shop has a com­ 50 Broadway Arcade VA 8744 Los Angeles on one side, and four on the other. FUNERAL DIRECTORS plete round-house atmosphere, which Motorman Homer J. Sherman and when the entire railroad is in opera­ wife received a pteasant Thanksgiv­ 915 WEST WASHINGTON STREET tion, fairly comes to life enhanced ing Day surprise when they were PRospect 5590 PRospect 550 I by sound effects played on a phono­ visited by their two young nephews, graph record. Eighteen watts from Dick and Donald Dutcher from San­ the third rail passes through the tiny 90 Days to Pay ger, California. • trains lighting up each car. Cars On leave of absence during the carry classification signals to the Thanksgiving holidays were R. F. smallest detail. Passenger train CUSTOM TAILORED SUITS Hintz, C. S. Brooks, J. N. Stevenson, made up consists of a coach, dinner L. E. Pearson, C. C. Tucker and E. L. and baggage cars, and when running All Wool $28. SO Converse. averages a scale mile in forty sec­ Individually Tailored Reported on the sick list are A. B. Our prices to P. E. Employees and their dependents always onds, which is a 110 ft. He has in Owens, F. Mauk, G. H. Gage, A. R. assures them of a better Service for less money than they can operation on his railroad twenty • Klope and J. McGilory. 542 SO UTH obtain elsewhere. freight cars of different designs vary­ SPRIN G ST REET TUCKER & CARLSON MUtual 5822 ing from refrigeration cars to flat New definition of pedestrian-A Show your Pass or Club Card Union cars. SWEDISH TAILORS Made man who has a wife, a grown son or daughter and only one .. Mr. Starr's miniature railroad in car. .. 1 18 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE December, 1938 December, 1938 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE 19

We are told that "Cy" Saunders, proportion. I have my idea which is tant Stationer after a few months at there he sat with black paint all over Shortly after L. J. "Les" Middle­ "Casanova of the noon hour" is sav­ wrong. Torrance. It was rumored that one his face much to the delight of Red ton returned from a trip east, your ing for a certain important day a new Friday, November eighteenth a of the Beeler boys drove him out Long. correspondent reported that Les had double breasted blue serge suit with young housewife arose, took a look of the Industrial City but "Two Gun" Burt Ordway, the "Big Intake" grown a trifle stout "around the green stripes and peaked lapels. This at the calendar and with a tear in denies this. man, better known as the receiving equator". Now wish to report that holding out on the office is discrimin­ her eye gave a sigh, said to children, The following news from Torrance: clerk was vacationing last month. He same has disappeared and that Les ation of the worst sort and we stand "It was snowing sixteen years ago Fred Hopkins had Corp. Ray Cole­ visited the Griffith Park Planetarium, is a trifle faster on his feet. on our rights and demand a preview today and I could not see good." man of the Marines as his guest dur­ Gay Lion Farm, Olvera Street and Edgar Cunningham returned from of the new sarotrial splendor.­ Adelene Livermore then spoke up ing Thanksgiving week. Mr. Cole­ also took in the Torrance Fair. the east with a brand new Plymouth Speaking of Splendor have you no­ and said, "Mother, isn't this your man is now stationed at San Diego Professor Fred Dilthey the Ento­ automobile. Edgar says that he had ticed Johnny Thatcher lately? 16th wedding anniversary?" after two years at Guam and the mologist spent his vacation at his a fine trip and that the new car is Shorts-We join in extending best Electric alarm clocks on Red Cars Phillipine Islands. Fred has many country estate at Berros, Calif. He swell but so far, said automobile has wishes to Georgia Hart and Florrie would help some people. Ruth Bush­ friends among the service men. Won­ helped harvest the crop and had an not shown around the station, so the Appel of the Conductors and Car Ser­ ard is one. The other night on the der if Fred drinks Seven-Up. order from a Torrance steno for a report is that Edgar says he brought vice Bureau who both left the ser­ Beverly Hills car she rode way past Bill Nicolay now signs his name case of Raspberries to be sent to her back a new car. vice during the month of November. her stop. Ruth says it is a funny with a M.P. after it. It does not publicity man. Fred said it was out "That Man" has left San Bernar­ . . . We have word of a blessed event world when you have to ride in op­ stand for Member of Parliament but of season but she insists Raspberries dino. Where he has gone we know in the home of Ethel Merwin Show­ posite directions to get home from Master Painter. The young man was are never out of season for publicity not, but understand he spent one day man, a former employe whom many work. doing some painting a few days ago men. fighting fire. "That Man" is none of you know. The new arrival was "Two Gun" Cain is back as Assis- and slipped and down he went, and That man Frank Winterburg now other than the Brakeman extraordin­ a boy and his birthday was Nov. 28th. turns up with a new Plymouth. It is Sylvia and Helen-daughters of Conductor ary, that wants a cigar, that makes . . . It has been proposed to your hard to tell what he will have next. and Mrs. Jack Rowe you laugh. "That Man" is Roy Clary. correspondent that we have a Christ­ It is said that his neighbors can tell Farewell Roy, and Welcome H. G. mas Breakfast in the P. E. Club on what time of the year it is by the Bracken, hope you like us. Dec. 24th before office hours, so any THANK YOU! car he drives and they have all Now we come to the "Friend of one in this Dept. or any of our friends thrown away their calenders. What about six thousand feet of telephone Man", George Miller. According to in the other Departments who would We appreciate the patronage you are favoring us with and next, Frank? line destroyed. Through the prompt George, all of the troubles of the like to have this get-together in the will continue to merit your support, so needed to maintain And Frank is not the only one at efforts of Line Foreman William world are on his shoulders and he the Torrance Store with a new car. Maystead, the burned poles and trol­ spirit of good fellowship, please see present quality and prices. gets no help with them. Cheer up R. E. Labbe or George Perry for Miss Alpha Barrett has a new Chevy ley was replaced and service was George, it could be worse, and re­ further details. and they tell me it is a streamliner resumed Friday afternoon, November member, you work almost every day. • with all the latest improvements. She 25th. Congratulations are in order to Mr. De Nyse and the Engineering Mr. H. E. De Nyse has advised even has a pair of strong binoculars. that the work on the Corona Line at PURCHASING DEPARTMENT P. E. CLUB CAFE Some say she is going to Santa Anita Department for the prompt manner in which this work was completed. Arlington is progressing and that By Ray Cragin to the races while others say she is CHAS. J. KEKICH, Manager Covered Wagon Days are over. within a short time will be completed. looking for that man. The young The tracks are being lowered to the lady had a birthday on November Your correspondent received a letter Miss Dorothea Bemnek, Captain of from General Agent C. H. Jones to street level and placed in the center 26th and was surprised by her of the street. The dirt that is being the girls bowling team says she is friends. She entertained them by the effect that he was pleased with considering having the bowling balls the careful operation of all trains removed is being hauled to various singing "Don't Beat Around the Mul­ places on the Northern District that made egg shaped. She believes they OFFICIAL berry Bush". during the celebration days. It is could do better. It looks like the with pleasure that the San Bernar­ were washed out in the flood of last From West Hollywood we learn March. Amazons are going down the River. DENTAL DEPARTMENT that Clifford Curle has been sum­ dino Terminal is able to report that moned for jury duty. When last with all the extra traffic and the many Pacific Electric Railway & Motor Transit Company heard from Cliff was headed for town visitors who were not entirely fa­ He: "Would you marry a man for Convenient term payments by pay roll deductions to talk it over with the judge. miliar with traffic in San Bernardino, his money?" all trains were operated without a She: "Are you gathering statistics • mishap of any kind. This is a rec­ or proposing?" Owned and operated by EASTERN DISTRICT ord to be proud of. DR. BEN A. PATTON By B. A. Fay On Friday, December 9th, a dance will be held at the V. F. W. Hall in • Wednesday morning, November San Bernardino and all employees are $18·75 DR. HENRI H. VOSS 23rd, a brush fire started in the San invited to attend. Chairman Fred Associate Dental Surgeon Bernardino Mountains near the high­ Sauerwein promises a lot of surprises and a good time for all. 826 PACIFIC ELECTRIC BLDG. TUcker 7272 gear road, three miles north and east DODGE of the Arrowhead Springs Hotel. The C. G. "Pop" Broman says that time fire swept over the Pacific Electric flies. "Pop" retfres December 31st, CLOTHES SHOP Arrowhead Line from the Sub-sta­ but promises that he will be around the Station at least once a week and PACIFIC ELECTRIC BLDG. tion to the end of the line. The 600 South Main St. Sub-station and the trestle were saved that he will bring eggs as usual. Ut:be ~ea~on'~ ~reettng~ by the prompt action of the Section "Pop", as you know, is the "chicken SUITS· TOP COATS Gang under the direction of Fore­ man" for the Terminal. , DEEP SEf/ /'IJH/IY6 WITH BEST WISHES FOR man Ralph Dayberry. J. J. Raker, who was injured some­ Furnishings - Shoes There were two water cars spotted time ago in a fall from one of the The Usual Budget Accommoda­ A Happy and Prosperous New Year water cars, has been around the sta­ G e o r g e Quesenbery vacationed at the loading platform at Arrow­ tions is given to all P..E. Employes tion several times lately and reports during Thanksgiving week. He need­ from head and through the efforts of the that he is feeling fine. Satisfaction Guaranteed ed three days to prepare for the feast foreman of the Consolidated Water and three days to revocer. We show J. S. LOVEYS Company, Tony Martin, who turned Conductor Roy Hunsley, he of the -Compare the water on them, only one of the Main Line, is back to work. "Uncle him here as he landed that 16 lb. YOUR Agent for General Insurance HATS-2.95 and $3.95 Halibut while showing the fisherman ears was slightly burned. Roy" travelled to Canada for a visit of the Pacific how it is done. Either 606 South Hill Street TRinity 8738 ·Other damage suffered was about and reports that all is well in that $22·50 $24·50 the picture or the story is out of fourteen trolley poles burned, and section. -..1' PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE December, 1938 20 Decembet, 1938 PACIFIC ELECTRie MAGAZINE 21

is the subject of many admiring and ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT envious glances. A leader in male By Victor P. Labbe haberdashery Robert is quoted as say­ LONG BEACH TERMINAL ing that sleeves will be worn longer By M. C. Prosper this year eleminating necessity of That sad look in H. H. Copen­ wearing gloves or mittens. Also the haver's eyes is caused by the little drape of the coat and trousers will Conductor Joe Navitil returned to movie house across the street being be very loose, allowing greater free­ work last week, after spending six torn down. dom of movement and room for ex­ weeks in Cleveland, Ohio. Joe has E. Hayward and wife took in the pansion. The "chic" creation now a brother in Cleveland who either Stanford-U.S.C. game and "Rollo" being modeled by our genial style owns a brewery or works for one. showed up Monday A. M. with a expert exemplifies these f eatures, and We wonder if that is the reason Joe broad grin. Mr. Dornor in his modest manner makes a trip back there every year. Ardent Ford boosters-A. Hilde­ Left to Right-niece and daughter of Con­ ductor A. L . and Mrs. Price. states that although he is not trying Mrs. C. L. Cottingham, wife of brandt and Rollin Podlech. to set the trend of fashion he will Conductor C. L. Cottingham, re­ None other than Ed Hasenyager is requested that everyone furnish be pleased to demonstrate to all, even turned home after spending several has taken up golf, not in a big way his own pocket comb and subject to unto the second pair of pants. months in the East. Charlie says he yet, but he hopes to get a complete be studied. To offer more induce­ ate so many beans while the Mrs. set for Christmas. ment Don has been probing further Sweet Young Thing: "Have a was gone, that he is now ashamed to E. L. Jones (right) and his Compton Drill Team. Understand Fred Linne of Lyn­ into his research and wishes to re­ cigarette?" look a bean in the face. Anyway wood butchered the pig he was serv­ mind us that there is still a vast field Elderly Woman: "What! Smoke a since Mrs. Cottingham has been back, ing for the Holidays and has on hand to be explored. cigarette! Why, I'd rather kiss the Charlie has regained that contented sausages, hams and bacon. Oh boy "Cupie" Dornor, Adonis of the first man that comes along!" look. when do we eat? goes to Los Angeles and got three England in a mule boat. He got tired Field Department, has caused quite "So would I. But have a cigarette Wouldn't somebody like to have Mr. Karl A. Greenewald has been different answers. Don't anybody of the place with the Canadian Army:, a sensation around the building and while you're waiting." Eddie Giffins darling little bull pup? appointed General Foreman due to. Such a cute little fellow, so playful around here know anything?" so he transferred to the English the retirement of Newton D. High. and just full of pepper, but just as Now that Armistice day is over for Army. He took part in some of the Charles Fred Richards promoted to sweet tempered as he could be. Mel. another year, and we read and hear largest battles such as, The Lille, assume Mr. Greenewald's duties. Prosper . t h· o u g h t he would, until of a lot of experiences in the world Bethune, The Marne, The Hill Sixty, It was a "Nutty" afternoon for the Eddie sb9wed up one morning with war. I would , like for all of you to The Passiondall, The Epres "and The Engineering Dept. Wednesday, Nov. his trouser leg in ribbons, his left get acquainted with a brother of the Don. 2nd. Gus Guercio had gum drops­ SPECIAL TERMS leg bandaged, and the naive explan­ ;·Mechanical Department, who resides After the war was over he married So What. ation that the d-1-b-p had wanted to at Willowbrook. He takes a very ac­ an English girl, and remained two Thanks to Mr. Haley for the won­ to Pacific Electric play "for keeps". I "keeps" in the ,. tive part in the American Legion, years in England. Finally thought he derful grape s, everyone enjoyed yard, and you "keeps" out. Mel says · and Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts would like to come back to the good them. and Motor Transit he didn't want a dog anyhow; gol_d­ at Compton. This man is none other old U.S.A. So here he is after 20 Poor Jean Fogarty donates to the fish are so much more trustworthy. than E. L. Jones of Long Beach. years with his wife and children. winners every Monday morning. rr======Employees======rr Fa.vorite Expressions In 1915 he was in the U. S. Army, He has a limp in his old legs, but E. C. Johnson and Ray Buford "Rollie" Bowman: "Run in and get and says that he chased Villa so . far claims he is not washed up yet, and I into Mexico that his feet gave out do not think the old boy is either, spent their vacation on the Klamath me two dollars worth of quarters." River fishing. From all reports not No Money Down H; · a n d s o m e H a r r y Hoffman: on him and the U. S. Government when you see him on the 11th of much fish. "Where's Bobbie Singleton?" gave him an honorable discharge on November of each year. Ed Hasenyager is a proud grand­ New Low Payments C"harlie Large: "Tell Van my No. account of fiat wheels. He still had The snapshot shows E. J. Jones on father, his daughter having given 2 door needs a little oil." . more fight in him so he joined the the right with his drill team of Canadian Army, and went over to Compton. birth to a bouncing baby girl Sun­ Van: "Tell Charlie I'll run ~ight day November 6th at 8:00 A. M.­ down to Fairbanks and get him a Wilshire Hospital. Xmas Gifts for Entire Family couple of drops." Happy Birthday to you: Walter D. Mud-hop Beekman: "I like the Boyle, Donald R. Lewis, Gustave T. Buy Now! * Pay Next Y·ear! Trojans. over the Golden Bears ten Roberts, Leo J. Bush (Note: Leo J. Do Your Xmas Shopping at the Modern cents worth." Bush, December 25th). "K. C.' ~ Kemp: "I never bet on a At what banquet and who told the horse race in. tny life.'' 1 story about the Chinese detective but 0~ b;;;-tiful, modern "snappy" furniture for very little. We freely Marine: "Where do I get the car failed to get the Chinaman up on admit we consider Pacific Electric and Motor Transit Employes the for Seal Beach?" the fire escape before the lucky fel­ city's safest and best credit "risks." We'll go out of our way to make Frank (Bananas) Vida no: " Do low fell off of it. a "deal." Come in-let us prove it with bargains. you see that car right over there? Referring to articles in recent Well now, that's not it.'' issues of this Magazine in which Liberal Trade-in Allowance Miss-outs Don "Pussy Willow" Lewis has of­ Little old lady to Red-Cap :. "When fered courses of study in nature and for Your Old Furniture does the next train leave for Los its phenomena, we are pleased to Angeles?" announce that a great deal of prog­ Next Door to P. E. Station or Phone TR. 0041 Red-Cap: "Twenty-five after. three, ress has been made. Don has received lady." - ' many applications and is greatly en­ To Ticket Agent: "How soon does couraged by the interest being taken my train-'1eave?;" . : ' : The Best of Standard Brands at: DAYTRIAL in this fascinating study. Mr. Lewis .mODERn. - Ticket ·Agent: ''Tim -l:niliutes.'' F A M 0 S p~?c~s 30 on Approval wishes to make clear that the course To Mud-hop: - "Whe~ d~es the L.A. ·u is offered free of charge and he will train leave?" , Dr. W. F. MORRISON at The FAMOUS in be repaid solely ·by the anticipated FURUITUR€ STOR€ Mud-hop: " T'h r e e twenty-five,> OPTOMETRIST enjoyment received by his students. S.mRtn *nEXT DOOR TO D€POT lady." Los Angpf.,s P.,.dpn• bZO·b28 P.€. TR. 8831 _530 S. -'Main G/.,ndd/P Long BP<><~ With this in mind and due to the fact · To Trainmaster: "I've asked three that there are no funds available, it differ~nt men when the neJS:t train 22 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE December, 1938 December, 1938 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE 23

Electric. The Long Beach terminal I have lost my sight and radio programs Williams, and it is a pleasure to for­ are not very interesting in t h e day time so MOTOR TRANSIT COMPANY ~as recently taken over by the Pa­ the doctor told me to do m ental problems. ward you our Magazine each month. By M. J. Creamer cific Greyhound Lines and transfer of I have brushed up my memory on the mile· We are proud of our Magazine and age rate for four classes of drivers and men (personnel) at that station was the tariff and sch edules on Redlands. River­ hope that it will furnish some pleas­ likewise taken over by them with a side and Anaheim r uns . also the drivers ure to you. We sincerely hope too For local news production this and car numbers on the Eastern Division. one-year option of employes return­ From the rates published in the September that some of your friends of yester­ month, the sack is quite empty but ing to the Motor Transit (Pacific issue there has been Jittle if any change. year will write you! here we go again ! From the names that appear in the maga­ Electric Payroll) or remaining with zine only t en are familiar. One of the "hilights" of the past the Greyhound organization. My wife is bookkeeper in a ladies' ready­ month was the barbeque party given The "J ehls" are expecting to move to-wear store and describes the iJlustration "What would be the proper thing and s p ecifications to me and a girl reads to say if, in carving the duck, by Mr. and Mrs. Tucker at their Al­ into a new home in Montrose early some during the day. it hambra home. It was an afternoon in December. With best wishes, yours truly should skid off the platter and into Homer M. Williams . your neighbor's lap?" and evening affair and though this We regret the sudden passing of 422 East 7th St., "Be yarn-producer wasn't on hand, judJ­ Operator Sommerville's mother last Mitchell. So. Dakota. very courteous. Say 'May I We thank you for your letter, ing from the excellent comments November 17th. In spite of an emer­ Mr. trouble you for that duck?'" passed along by those attending it gency operation efforts to save her was a splendid success. Those pres­ were without avail. Our condolences ent of the Motor Transit family were are extended. Geo. Jehl and wife, Ivan Erhardt and We are happy to report that Opera­ wife, "Slim" Seifried and wife, How­ tor Wheeler has been released from ard Strong and wife. From the Grey­ the hospital and is convalescing at hound family came John Workman home. Those who have seen Opera­ for C!Cbrt~tmas and wife, Joe Hackford, wife and Patio of New Home of Mr. and Mrs. Tucker at Alhambra. Mr. Tucker is Assistant Agent tor Wheeler remark that he is doing son, Ed Perry, wife and their two of Motor Transit at Los Angeles, and it is son .,Jimmy" with the Accordian. nicely and we hope his return to the daughters. From the local Union Motor Transit force will be soon ! • came Bill Roundtree and wife, Bob ( Greetings to "Pete" Peters of the Ex­ Ratchford, wife and son. Then there threw something or other out of and Washington. He stopped at the press office and we hope he is im­ how about were friends known to most all of us, kilter! Grand Coulee Dam in Eastern Wash­ pro'.Ping! Operator Rudd's wife under- being Paul Burke and wife, Polly Lawrence Allen is wondering why ington which is a massive affair. He A nt an operation recently and a Elgin_ Watches Parrott, (Bob Sluder and Ted Sluder he didn't take up Spanish while going remarked that it is estimated ,... "rapid recovery" is hoped. Hamdton that Waltham and wives). The barbeque was held to college. After a lengthy conversa­ there is e nough concrete and stone in Operators Smithson and Bryant in Tucker's recently completed patio tion with a Spanish f ellow without the building of this structure to build were laid off. (Reduction in forces Diamond Rings and the sizzling steaks and hot buns making any headway, he decided that two twenty-feet paved highways due to the fact that the older men and all must have been tempting. one word in Spanish language would across the entire United States which who have been taking extended va­ Jewelry - Lockets - Crosses Aren't getting hungry are you? have come in handy and that would is really something! He returned via cations have now returned to the Some weeks ago Operator McDon­ be a word to the effect of "scat". Redwood highway, thence to San fold.) Simmons' Sturdy Chains ald returned a pair of golf knickers Did any of you notice the recent Francisco and Oakland. A very en­ Operator C. E. Davidson and wife that he borrowed from Operator write-up on Pop Reynolds' son in the joyable trip! visited Operator Gardner for a Hadley Watch Bracelets Shively some many moons ago for December issue of the Cosmopolitan? Doc Beckett back from his trip to couple days. Davidson handles the use during a glee-club performance. The article "Opportunity Hot or Chicago and vicinity. Glad to be run between Riverside and Hemet Parker Pen and Pencil Sets I didn't find out whether they were Cold?" is interesting. To quote "One back! The weather was getting plenty and his coming out of the hills is moth-eaten or not but they were a of the first men you meet in Manila "br" back there and heading south­ news! Why not drop into Los Angeles Telechron Electric Clocks long time being returned. Did you is young Ralph Reynolds, manager bound for California was a welcome some day to say hello? "Pete" Peter­ spend the summer on the golf links of one of Manila's smartest haber­ retreat. son was a recent visitor in Los An­ Shavemasters with them, Mac? dashery and fashion salons. You Jack Sundstrom relieved for a geles. This month he celebrates his "Tommy" Mix masters Henderson says "No meet him because you need Saigon couple weeks at the Whittier station 19th year of Motor Transit service! eggs for sale". Says that his chick­ linen suits, as everyone wears white while Agent Gibson vacationed. Jack E. Wickham can also join in the same ens Toastmasters are walking around shivering and the year around. You comment on recently returned from Phoenix. His celebration! have lost most of their fine feathers the air of prosperity that you have wife and two boys are remaining in Mission Bell so the folkses that depend upon Tom­ A very inte-resting letter has been Radios noticed since your arrival". Ralph Phoenix for the holidays. Bob Cru­ received by Mr. Allen from Mr. Belmont my to supply them with fresh eggs has been in Manila for approximately son is now doing the relief work in Univex Candid will have to wait until the feathers Homer M. Williams, a former Motor Cameras 13 years. He recently made a round the L. A. express office. Miss Burrell, Transit operator back in the good ol' Univex Movie start bouncing out again. trip to the states on the "China Clip­ Agent at South Alhambra returned Operator Johnnie Hill, we under­ days. Arthritis forced Mr. Williams per" and stopped to visit "Pop" for from her vacation trip to Geneva, to retire from active service some stand plays _clarionet (some say it's a a few days. Will be returning again N. Y., where she visited her sister. piccolo) and his oldest girl plays vio­ years ago and in these later years in the summer on another buying Operator Hoffman was observed "fate" has not been so kind in that • lin while the wife accompanies them trip. "Pop" has reasons to be proud hammering away in the shop recently. on the piano and we also learn that Mr. Williams has lost his sight. But of his son who has met with such At first I thought he was fixing his in view Hill plans to buy a cello for another of such a misfortune he has brilliant success. (A humorous inci­ watch, but it was something to do been valiant member of the family shortly. Van and continues in good dent tho regusting in detail happened with his new ear-well, almost new­ spirits. The privilege of quoting his Baehr-Bakula, Inc. Sandt plays the sax as we learn his to "Pop") A lady hurriedly rushed born back in 1928. Hoffman remarks letter has been hopbies are music and woodworking. extended by Mr. Al­ up to the baggage room and asked that "two more payments of $3.00 len and it is with the thought Manuel Rankin raises ducks, chick­ in mind, "Your" Jewelers "Can I check my baggage on this each and it's mine". Well? that those who recall ens, turkeys, rabbits and also breeds Mr. Williams bus?" Pop remarked, "Where are Wonder what the clerks and agents may be instrumental homing pigeons for the in reviving old 103 P. E. BUILDING market. All you going, what bus?" She hastily are going to do with their back pay this is sort ties by corresponding with him. of a hobby with him he and arrogantly replied "What dif­ under the new agreements now in says "Just Dear Mr. Allen: .to have something to do" ference does that make to you­ order. The agents of the system are -but then we know he likes I want to thank you for sending me the his eats you're not going!" Poor Pop's sails covered by agreement with the Pacific Electric and Motor Trans it maga­ too. zines. They are very interesting and I enjoy were knocked for a new low for the "O.R.T." while the clerks come un­ 7-ferms z:-1" Dest'tfl'nd To PACIFIC ELECTRIC and Operator E. C. Hicks complaining them so very much and s uppose I am still •• rest of the afternoon. der the Brotherhood of Ry. & S. S. a little bit "nuts" about busses. What kind L I 'J ' "' SO. PACIFIC EMPLOYES of soreness-says he feels like 90 af­ Mr. Uetzley enjoyed his recent va­ Clks. Under this set-up we all be­ of service and mileage did the types 40 0, ter a recent 450. 500, 550, 575 and 800 turn up? I s bowling contest when he cation in the north, covering Oregon come one of the family of Pacific Motor Transit operating the Mt. Division? 24 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE December, 1938

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