MEMORIAL DAY LEEP, comrades, sleep and rest 5 On this Field of Grounded Arms, Where foes no more molest, Nor sentry's shot alarms! Ye ha've slept on the ground before, And started to your feet At the cannon's sudden roar, Or the drum's redoubling beat. But in this Camp of Death No sound your slumber breaks; Here is no fevered breath, No wound that bleeds and aches. All is repose and peace, Untrampled lies the sod; The shouts of battle cease, It is the truce of God! Rest, comrades, rest and sleep! The thoughts of men shall be As sentinels to keep Your rest from danger free. Your silent tents of green We deck with fragrant flowers; Yours has the suffering been, The memory shall be ours. —H. W. LONGFELLOW.

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Vol. XIV MAY 1933 C.0 No. 5 L My Mother Mother's Day May 14th

My mother she's so good to me, I don't like her to punish me— Ef I was good as I could be, That don't hurt,—but it hurts to see I couldn't be as good—no, sir!— Her cryin',—Nen I cry; an' nen Can't any boy be good as her! We both cry an' be good again. She loves me when I'm glad er sad; She loves me when she cuts an' sews She loves me when I'm good er bad; My little cloak an' Sund'y clothes; An', what's a funniest thing, she says An' when my Pa comes home to tea, She loves me when she punishes. She loves him most as much as me. She laughs an' tells him all I said, An' grabs me up an' pats my head; An' I hug her, an' hug my Pa An' love him purt' nigh as much as Ma. —James Whitcomb Riley.

I/ "N o w I.s kthe Time For All Good Men

ID YOU REGISTER? And will you vote in the coming final elec- tion June 6th? Or will you decide it is too much trouble and not worth the effort? Are you one of those who say of voting: "What's the use? After all, what difference does one vote more or less make?" If that has been and continues to be your attitude, you are failing in your duty as a citizen. Your one vote may not seem important; it probably will not be the deciding factor in putting a candidate into office or in pass- ing new laws. But there are thousands like you; and when you individually fail to vote you are joining with them to create a real menace to your coun- try and its institutions. The collective vote of these thousands might be the determining factor in any election. In theory, this is a government by majority; in practice it is nothing of the sort. Interested and sometimes dangerous minorities rise to power, venal or incompetent men obtain office, and bad measures may be passed or good ones defeated, merely because you and others like you thought one vote more or less wasn't of any consequence. Since the only definite expression of citizenship we have is by the ballot and since it is the voice of many ballots in unity that determines issues and leads government we are discarding our heritage when we refuse to do our simple political duty. Politics is the science of government. If we wish to have a hand in our government we must find out what makes it tick. No one but ourselves can deprive us of the right of self-government. Nothing but our own laziness can keep us from the polls. Be sure to vote. How you vote is for you to determine. You'll have to make up your mind as to that. But do not fail in your citizenship. Vote!

Wr42efv„Vmetg, ))[wW-47407 -' Published Monthly by and for Employes of the Los Angeles Railway Volume Fourteen May, Nineteen Thirty-three Number Five JANET C. McNEILL Publicity Manager and Editor

An Appeal to My Fellow Employes Pictures Shown at By S. A. BISHOP General Claim Agent Monthly Meeting

A review of this Corporation's ex- ings at all times with his car under The regular monthly meeting of the penditures on damage claims for the control and sound the bell as the car supervisory forces of the Mechanical year 1932, makes plain that while the approaches such crossings. and Garage Departments of the Los amount expended during last year was The operation of a bus is no more Angeles Railway was held in the In- substantially less than the previous intricate than that of an automobile, struction Room at Division Two on year, almost as large a per cent of and the rules of the road are well April 8th. gross earnings was wasted in liquidat- known to the operators of such buses, The meeting was called to order ing liability claims as heretofore. I and again it is just a question of by F. T. Burchett, chairman of the take little pride in contemplating the vigilance and careful observation in day, who announced that this would reduction in cost of such settlements order to preclude liability accidents. be a change from former meetings when our revenues are decreasing In these times when economical as the General Electric Company had almost in the same proportion. I feel operation of this Corporation is com- furnished moving pictures for the oc- certain that we can do much better. pulsory, I believe that every employe casion. Having had a long experience in on the payroll should see to it that Mr. Harrington and Mr. Savage, of both claim work and the operating de- the revenues be reserved for the legiti- the General Electric Company, took partment of the railway business, I mate costs of operation, for mate- charge of the meeting and exhibited feel considerable assurance that the rials and wages. I am very hopeful the following reels: Making of Salt, employes of this Company will co- that every man will do his part to King of the Rails, Incandescent operate to the end that we bring about bring about a substantial decrease in Lamps, Mountains of Copper, and Au- substantial reduction in damage pay- expenditures for damage claims, there- tomatic Welding (in two reels). A ments, if every man can be shown by serving his own best interest. comedy skit, "The Kat and the Kit," what he can do to effect this much All together men—let's go! wound up the program which proved desired result. very entertaining and instructive to There is nothing so very intricate all present. about determining whether an acci- H. E. Jordan expressed appreciation dent is a liability to the Corporation. Evergreen to the General Electric Company and It is true that attorneys and claim its representatives for their kindness By GRACE FREEMAN PEASE men, having more intimate knowledge and announced that the next meeting of statutory requirements, may dis- would be in charge of the Garage. (Written on the occasion of her cern a liability where a layman may mother's ninetieth birthday.) Favorable comment was passed be- fail to do so, and yet usually liabilities fore the meeting closed on the man- are determined by the facts of the Youth is not all in golden hair, ner in which the fenders and steps accident; in other words, any train- Satin smooth skin or dancing feet; were being picked up by the Garage man himself may have a very accu- Lips curved for kisses; flesh aware, Department at the present time. rate opinion as to such liabilities. J. E. STEENROD, Secretary. The motorman, conductor or bus Cheeks like a flower, or Beauty fleet— operative should realize that if an ac- cident was due to any fault or fail- Youth is a song, a joyous heart; West Adams Renewal ure on his part, the Company is liable Zest of the trail and rugged slope. in damages. There can be no ques- Youth is a fearless, flaming dart, A big reconstruction job has been started by the Engineering Depart- tion but that we can substantially Soaring to reach a treasured hope. reduce such accidents. Every conduc- ment on West Adams from Western tor should use even a little more Youth is a rich and joyous glow. to Arlington. The 60 lb. 6 inch rail vigilance than is being exercised now, Time cannot wrinkle souls that grow! that was a part of the old Pacific Elec- to the end that no car is started while tric system taken over by the Los An- Passengers are getting on or off; every (All rights reserved) geles Railway is being replaced with motorman should approach all cross- standard 116 lb. girder rail.

MAY, 1933 Page 3 Taking Things For Granted

By JOHN COLLINS Supt. Meter-Mileage Department There is always a certain amount of confusion in changing from the old to the new, the more complicated the change the greater the confusion. But, regardless of any change that may be made, there is but one way to handle certain situations. In pulling out or in you meet similar conditions to those encountered on your regular line, a switch is a switch, a track crossing is a track crossing, and a traffic signal is just a traffic signal, and so on along the line. In the March issue of Two Bells at- tention was called to observations that should be made as the car is started. The time of day, condition of the weather, or how one feels do not enter into the proposition in any way. Some men paid no attention to the March Left to right: Angelo Luis Bevilacqua, Andrew Campbell Egan, Donald warning. It meant nothing to them as they knew all there was to know Blaisdell Grant and John Adolph Lindenfeld. about switches, curves, crossovers, and other things pertaining to the work. A man is taught how to do the things service, causing a break in the head- Truck 145 and Its that he is hired to do. way, and starting into action certain Gallant Crew In running against a switch point, other more or less destructive forces. whether it is an electric switch, a dead It makes no difference how much This, boys and girls, was intended to switch, or one that is supposed to be you may know about street car work be the picture of the latest piece of locked, the man operating the car —do as you were told to do it. Stick equipment purchased by the Company, should know that the switch is prop- to this principle and you will not go a Ford truck, to be used by the survey erly set before he allows the car to wrong. party. enter it. No man gets so good it be- However, who could look at a truck, comes unnecessary for him to observe with such a group of masculine pul- this rule. chritude draped over it: that bee-utiful It is exactly the same with the cross- Division Five Steals curly hair of Angie's,—those dancing over rule. If you obey the rule you blue eyes of Campbell (and he was a will have no trouble but if you gradu- Second Place "camel" until Charlie Netz showed him how to do funny tricks last ally become lax, and begin to take For the first time since April, 1929 Christmas with giggle water, matches things for granted, you will meet com- Division Five has taken possession of and waste paper baskets),—and Blais- binations of events, all timed to per- second place for average witnesses per dell's winning smile (it's a winner, too, fection, and this exact balance of cir- accident in April, 1933, pushing Divi- because he has already convinced cumstances will result in a collision sion Three into third position, although Campbell of the possibility of using of cars and the operator's dismissal Division Three made a very slight gain the truck for peddling oranges),—or from the service. over March. Division Four dropped the graceful form of little Adolph, so There is but one way to handle cer- quite a lot of points and Division One artistically arranged on the rear fen- tain things and that is the way you also lowered the March figures. were told to handle them. der. A comparison of averages for wit- Taking things for granted is one Nevertheless, the truck is a useful nesses per accident for March and thing operators on the one man cars piece of transportation, provision be- April follows: must guard against for, as you be- ing made, not only for carrying equip- come more familiar with your work, March April ment, stakes, etc., but also there is there will be a tendency towards over- Div. 4 5.86 Div. 4 5.43 ample room in its copious interior for. confidence, then the taking of things Div. 3 5.00 Div. 5 5.22 the safe and comfortable journeyings, for granted. When this condition ex- Div. 5 4.73 Div. 3 5.03 thither and yon, of all the above-men- ists there is no longer any mind Div. 1 4.05 Div. 1 3.90 tioned Adonises. action and without mind action any- Look carefully children, there IS a thing is likely to happen. The number of accidents increased truck in the picture. Traffic or heavy loads may delay during April. There were 857 acci- you to some extent but, as a rule, dents in April and only 818 in March. other cars are held up by the same The average witnesses per accident Reconstruct Curves cause. An accident, however, not only for all Divisions in April was 4.91. The reverse curves at Central Ave- delays your car but those that follow This is a little better than the March nue and Eighth Street are being re- as well, besides taking car out of average of 4.85. constructed.

Page 4 TWO BELLS Standing, left to right: Edgar Ramsey, A. M. Reid, C. E. Tatum, Leland E. Dye, President, J. H. McCornack, Her- man Steiner, B. H. Eaton, Vice President, George F. Goehler, C. Brinkman, Howard Taylor, Clyde Fly, A. L. Davis, Dick Graham. Seated: J. W. Murray, J. R. Robert, F. P. Shull, Secretary, S. Bennett, J. M. Adams, L. F. Sparks, Walter Whiteside, G. G. Scott.

Chess Club Elects The Los Angeles Railway Chess Ladies of Veterans Club held their first election on April 17th and named the following officers: Leland Dye, President, B. H. Eaton, Here is the news a good many of the co-operation of all those eligible Vice President and Frank Shull, Sec- you folks have been waiting for, the to join our Auxiliary this can be ac- retary. results of the meeting held on April complished. The Club has gotten off to a flourish- 26th. Wives, daughters, mothers and sis- ing start. They have held several ses- At this meeting the Los Angeles ters of members of the Veterans' Club sions of instruction with George Goeh- Railway Veterans' Club Auxiliary was are eligible to become members of ler at the instruction board. Through formed with a charter membership of our Auxiliary, also any employee of the efforts of Mr. Goehler, the Club twelve. the Los Angeles Railway who has a had a distinguished visitor at a recent similar relationship to a veteran of meeting, Mr. Herman Steiner, one of Through the assistance of Comman- der Angel and Past Commander Cul- any organization so long as he has the foremost players of the world. an honorable discharge from any Mr. Steiner gave the members a short ver the first meeting proved most sat- isfactory and far-reaching results were United States military group or its talk and illustrated by some situations allies. on the instruction board. obtained through all those present. Applications for membership may be A number of the members expect to After a very careful and thorough sent to the Secretary at 4904 Lincoln attend Mr. Steiner's tournament at the explanation of the Constitution and Avenue, or call Michigan 4211, Station Hollywood Athletic Club. By-Laws of the Veterans' Club by Past 723. The instruction board made by B. H. Commander Culver we elected the fol- Eaton and presented to the Club has lowing officers who will preside until Ladies, ask your husbands to watch proved of great value in the instruc- the first of the coming year: Presi- for further notices which will be tion work. dent, Mrs. Alice Deane, Division posted on the bulletin boards of the various divisions. The Chess Club is starting a tourna- Three; First Vice-President, Mrs. ment where each player plays every Helen Nelson, Division Four; Second Plans for a public installation of other player to determine the ratings Vice-President, Mrs. Gladys Gordon, officers are being discussed, and with of the various players and from this Division Four; Secretary, Mrs. Esther the kind co-operation of the Veterans' list will be picked the eight best play- L. Williams, Divisitm One; Treasurer, Club we expect to have a BIG TIME ers for entrance in the Beacon Class Mrs. Sarah Cook, Division Five; ready for you in the very near future. B tournament. Chaplain, Mrs. Amy Jackson, Division Get behind the guns, Girls, and help The Club invites employes of the Four. us to make our Auxiliary a true fra- Company to visit the Club any Monday We are most desirous of building up ternal group. evening at Division Four Instruction' our membership to more than equal ESTHER L. WILLIAMS, Room. that of the Veterans' Club, and with Secretary. MAY, 1933 Page 5 Here we have three games of the Division Five Checker Tournament under way. From left to right, seated, the players are: Conductor M. C. Howard, Motorman Esco Butcher. Motorman R. V. Hil- debrand, Conductor D. D. McClurg, Conductor Mike Phelps, Conductor J. H. Smith, Motorman R. G. Mathias, Conductor Bill Lane and Motorman W. G. Caldwell. The spectators, standing in the background, from left to right, are Motorman M. Sweeney, F. J. Mason, Conductors Myron Taylor and Ed Link, and Motorman Otto Schoff. Just after the picture was taken and the smoke had cleared away, in comes Motorman "Tex" Bourland, who finished fourth in the tournament. There was nothing else to do but have the camera man unpack his camera and "shoot" him all by himself, so we inserted him and he appears standing at the extreme right looking over the shoulder of Bill Lane. How he got there is the photographer's secret.

.T. Division Five from the Auxiliary. They will hold Veterans Doings a meeting some time in June, at which Checker Tournament time they hope they will be able to sign up many new members. So please Division Five is very proud of its watch the next issue of Two Bells for checker players and if any of the Our Adjutant, Jimmie Madigan, is the date. other Divisions would like to take recuperating at the California Luther- A committee has been formed to al- them on, we would like to hear from an Hospital from an operation and range for the annual picnic of the them. we are lost at our meetings without Veterans' Club. All who attended the Following is how the boys finished: him. Here's hoping he will be with beach party at Cabrillo Beach last Final Standing of Division Five us soon. year will be looking forward to a good Checker Tournament The meeting held at Patriotic Hall time this year. If a suitable place Naxos Won Lost Drawn Pet. on the 22nd of last month was a suc- can be found within the city, it will Caldwell, W. G 34 5 5 .829 cess despite the fact that only a few be held within easy reach of all. Mathias, R. G 31 8 5 .761 of the boys, and their families, turned Watch for more about this later, but McClurg, D. D 31 11 2 .727 out. Eight new members were ini- Bourland, J. E 27 13 4 .659 tiated and welcomed into the Club. keep it in mind. Lane, W. 26 16 2 .613 Past Commander Sam Deane had ar- Hildebrand, R. V 22 19 3 .534 ranged a very good program which Taylor, M 19 24 1 .443 went over big. Following the enter- Dennis Gragg Takes Howard, M. C 15 27 2 .363 tainment everyone retired to the din- Smith, J. H 15 27 2 .363 ing room where a lunch was served Over Cigar Stand Phelps, M. B 14 29 1 .329 and everyone joined in a "talk fest." Ginger, F. T 11 30 3 .284 The cigar stand in the lobby of the All those who attended the meet- Butcher, E. II 3 39 2 .091 main building has a new proprietor in ing on April 18th, of the Canadian the person of Dennis Lee Gragg who Legion reported a very pleasant has put in a brand new stock of cigars, evening, and all were much impressed Solt Ball cigarettes, candy, soft drinks and a with the drills, etc., put on by the variety of tempting nicknacks. Captain George Oliver of the Garage Police Post. piloted his Soft Ball Club to four Dennis has had his whole family wins out of five games last month. His Los Angeles Railway Veterans' Club down this last week scrubbing and Club has defeated the Los Angeles Mo- Auxiliary, how does that sound? Past polishing up the stock until even the Commander Culver inaugurated the tor Coach 16 to 3, the Huntington Park apples reflect the smiles of the patrons. Auxiliary at a meeting held at Patri- Stars 6 to 2, the 'Whittier Athletic Mr. Gragg first joined the Los An- otic Hall on the 26th of last month. Club was handed a shut-out of 12 to geles Railway as a Conductor out of Twelve wives of veterans were pres- 0 and the Huntington Park American Division Five November, 1911. He was Legion were let down 5 to 3. ent and signed up as charter mem- appointed a Supervisor April, 1914, but The Club's only loss was to the King bers. returned to the platform service as a Tile Company 4 to 10. George has a The newly elected officers immedi- Conductor August 1, 1921. He was game every Friday evening at the ately started to frame their Constitu- placed on the Special Roll July 26, Hoover and Manchester diamond. This tion and By-Laws and it will not be 1932. We wish Dennis success at his club is worth going to see. long before you will hear a lot more new venture.

Page 6 TWO BELLS Square and Compass Police Department Has Good Time Mickey Mouse Patrol Entertains Canadian Post It was the night before Easter that And Their Fireplace Brother E. L. Lewis gave the Square Canadian Legion Post No. 10, under and Compass Club a very interesting I.• the leadership of D. H. Johnston, lecture on the growth of Los Angeles Commander, was entertained by the and the mode of transportation through Los Angeles Police Department on the years. His lecture was supple- Tuesday night, April 18th, in the Main Auditorium, Patriotic Hall, and about mented with stereoptican slides, show- one thousand members and friends ing pictures so old that the dates had were present. been forgotten. It was an educational treat, and we hope that Brother Lewis The Honorable W. M. Gurney, 0. B. will be with us soon again with some E., British Consul for California and more from his wonderful store of Arizona, commended the Canadian Le- knowledge. gion for the good it was doing. Everyone seemed to enjoy that corn- Honorable Mayor John C. Porter cob pipe of his while Walter Trask's spoke in well-chosen words befitting entertainers put on one of the finest the occasion. Other officials of the shows we have seen for a long time. The boys in the Troop 45 Scout city and county, or their representa- Walter promises more and even better group are. left to right: Irvin Granich, tives, were present. in the future. Robert Boston, Oscar Durand, Vernon Farmer and Holbrook Lair. Fifteen Posts of the Canadian Le- Brother Harry Tuttle was right on gion were represented. The Los An- the job and justice was done to his geles Railway Veterans' Club and the refreshments by the hungry mob. Los Angeles Railway Square and Com- The Mickey Mouse Patrol of Troop pass Club also were guests. The degree team was glad to get 45, Boy Scouts of America, are cook- back in harness April 18th when they ing their first meal over their new out- A telegram was received from Gover- (lid their stuff at Angeles Mesa Lodge door fireplace in the back yard of Hol- nor James Rolph, Jr., expressing his and we welcome Brother W. B. Mills brook Lair, Patrol Leader, son of Fore- regret that he could not be present, of Division Five. We also welcome man J B Lair of Division One. and the following telegram was re- Brother Ed Swanson of Division Three The boys gathered the stones on va- ceived from Mary Pickford: "So sorry who got his from the degree team at rious auto trips and helped build the I cannot be with you April 18th. Have Eastgate Lodge on the night of April fireplace. The incentive for this pro- delayed answering hoping it could be 20th. ject is a contest which is being spon- arranged but I shall be out of town. sored by the Tenth District Parent- Wanted the opportunity of telling you Now fellows, please don't forget the Teachers Association and the Los An- how proud and honored I was by the next meeting and dinner and some geles Playground and Recreation De- services last Sunday. Appreciate so mighty good entertainment will be at partment. much your thought of me and send Boos Bros., at 319 W. 5th Street, Sat- Troop 45 was well represented at my greetings to you and all the mem- urday night, May 20th at 7:00 P. M. the President's Day Parade at the Coli- bers of the Post. Sincerely yours, sharp, and if you don't enjoy yourself, seum on Sunday, April 30th. The boys Mary Pickford." blame no one but yourself. We'll be got their share of ushering and had a The entertainment consisted of a seein' you. general good time. band concert by the Los Angeles Po- That big picnic is coming off real lice Band, Captain H. L. Signor, Di- soon, so get your families and sweet- rector; fancy pistol shooting by the International Pistol Champions, Depu- hearts ready to be there, and grab off Boy Scouts some of the honors. Watch for the ty Chief James E. Davis, Director; First Aid Group from Georgia Street Bulletin announcing the place and the As the charter of Boy Scout Troop Receiving Hospital, Police Surgeon date. Be assured that you will not be 45 expires on April 30th it is neces- Sebastian, Director; Drum and Bugle disappointed. sary for the Troop to re-register. Corps and Rifle Drill Team directed Altogether there are forty Scouts Fraternally yours, by Sergeant Jack Guyot, gave exhibi- registering. Eighteen are in the Ten- tions; sensational radio demonstration WALTER J. BORN, derfoot Class; ten are Second Class; by Chief of Police Roy E. Steckel. Recording Secretary. eleven are First Class, and one is a Star. Honorable W. M. Gurney, 0. B. E., Last year when the Troop was or- was made an Honorary Member of ganized there were seventeen mem- Post No. 10, and invested with a Le- Commendations bers in all, most of whom now hold gion Hat, for services rendered the offices in the Troop or Patrols. Legion in the past. Commendations increased 13 with a On Saturday and Sunday, April 29th total of 35 for April against 22 for Refreshments were served by the and 30th, the Troop again visited Pa- Ladies' Auxiliary immediately after March. coima Dam, leaving Division One at the conclusion of the entertainment. The number of men commended at 4:00 o'clock on Saturday. Details of this hike will have to appear in the The meeting was a huge success and each Division in April is as follows: next issue of Two Bells. it is hoped that another such meet- Division One, 6; Division Three, 15; LYNN WEBER AND BOB BOWER, ing will be put on again in the near Division Four, 26; Division Five, 3. Reporters. future. MAY, 1933 Page 7

Poisonality Colyum Frank Shull of the Engineering of- Baseball fice is leaving on the 10th of next month for somewhere. He has a col- The Los Angeles Railway Baseball lection of vacation folders on his desk Club won three out of their four and may go to Honolulu or he may go games last month. They have de- to Paris, anyway, he is to meet Harry feated the Huntington Park Elks, the Nordmark at the Chicago Fair. Harry Holy Name Club and Oswald Bros., is planning to go to New York by way and were defeated by the National of Chicago and return by the Panama Military Home. Canal. These two seem to have caught Captain Taylor's Club is now a regu- up with that Prosperity that was just lar member of the Association and around the corner. will play at Van Nuys on the after- Jim Murray says it's because Frank noon of May 7th, and they have re- and Harry aren't married that they ceived a cash guarantee to play at have so much money to run around Needles May 14th. The Club intends with. As for Jim, he is going in for to travel there by auto on Saturday tropical gardens. He has already ac- afternoon and stay over night and cumulated several seed catalogs. have an enjoyable outing along with showing the Needles just how baseball The bicycle craze has hit the should be played. younger set in the company. Miss Ella Motorman M. E. Pennington of Di- Christensen was practicing on her bike vision Four goes a few rounds with his the other day, ran into a parked auto sparring partner, Bonzo. and took a spill over the handle bars. Complaints Increase Yes, shorts are quite the thing for biking, but don't line up along the April records showed an increase of speedway, boys, Ella wears slacks and 26 more complaints than were received Smoker Fires a sweater. Legs are not so easily in March. The classification to show skinned in a spill. the largest gain in the number of com- This summer when you go camping plaints was Service with 16 more than or hiking, or when you take a drive Ed Ramsey of the drafting room is in March. The next highest was Mis- through mountain roads, be more care- resplendent every Sunday, now, in a cellaneous with an increase of 8 and ful than ever that your cigarette stubs brand new suit, shoes and hat. The Discourtesy with 3. are entirely out when you throw them suit is a nifty brown salt and pepper. Passing Up Passengers, Carrying away. This goes for cigars, too, George Campbell looked over the rec- Passengers Past Stop, Dangerous Oper- though they are not the fire hazard ords and found that this is Ed's first ation and Short Change each in- that cigarettes are. Let's do our new suit in twelve years. Ed says it's creased 1. share to save the trees and water- all paid for. Only two classifications showed de- sheds. Bill Snyder and Bill Mott planned creases. Fare and Transfer Trouble, According to the annual report just to go to the mountains on a fishing trip 4 less, and Starting Too Soon, 1 less. issued by the Conservation Associa- but the big black rain clouds scared Comparative figures for March and tion of Los Angeles County, the care- them and the trip is planned for better April are as follows: lessness of smokers caused the great- weather. Loss er portion of the forest fires last year Or in the National Forest in Los Angeles Marjorie Mullenbach of the Claims Classification Mar. Apr. Gain County. Department is spending her vacation Discourtesy 16 19 3 at Santa Barbara and Carmel. The fire season of the Angeles Fare and transfer trouble 51 47 —4 Starting too soon 2 1 —1 Forest officially closed with rain Rose Lang of the Auditing Depart- ment is vacationing at San Bernardino. Passing up passengers 1 2 1 and snow about the 15th of De- Carrying passengers past cember, making it possible to re- J. C. Yarbrough, Assistant Auditor, stop 6 7 1 lease practically all of the fire and his brother have gone to Okla- Dangerous operation 0 1 1 protection force. The total num- Short change 6 7 1 homa to visit their mother and father. Service 3 19 16 ber of fires for the calendar year Supervisor W. E. Gillebrand is using Miscellaneous 27 35 8 1932 was thirty-eight. Thirty- his vacation time to build a retaining — — three of these fires were classi- wall around his home. Totals 112 138 +26 fied as As or Bs, meaning that The Safety and Courtesy standing of motormen, conductors, safety oper- they did not reach over ten acres. ators and one man car operators of the various Divisions during the month of Five of them burned over ten April is as follows acres, and the total area burned Loss of Courtesy Loss of Safety was 2,437 acres. Twenty-one of Division Mot. Cond. S.O. O.M. Mot. Cond. S.O. O.M. the total of thirty-eight fires were One 0 0 0 .. 7 2 1 smoker fires, indicating that there 8 2 Three 0 0 .. 1 7 3 13 is still a need for further educa- Four 0 1 -- 1 10 Five 0 1 0 11 1 9 tion in getting people to honor the smoking restrictions. The total — — — — Totals 0 2 0 2 36 8 1 29 expenditures for actual fire fight- Note—S.O., Safety Operators; O.M., One Man Car Operators. ing were $16,703.

Page 8 TWO BELLS Conductor Forbes also received par- For (20) Conductor Harry Syden- BOUQUETS ticularly high praise from I. B. Norrie stricker of Division Three from Ada- for careful and thoughftul assistance line Saylor for helpfulness and cour- For (1) Conductor R. G. Monahan rendered to a not-too-well dressed eld- tesy. of Division Three from Charles T. erly woman. Marchman for efficient service and Bouquet letters have been received For (11) Operator W. H. Morgan of personal courtesy to him. for the following men for whom we the Motor Coach Division from F. A. have no pictures: Conductor Monahan is highly com- Walker, an officer of the Security- mended by James S. Waters, D.D.S., For (21) Motorman S. R. Harring- First National Bank, who wrote: "He ton, (22) Conductor J. I. Webb, (23) for his "supreme courtesy toward pa- is the most pleasant, agreeable and Conductor H. E. Heath, (24) Motorman trons". accommodating driver it has been my H. L. Whitt, (25) Motorman R. Spencer, Mr. Monahan received still another experience to meet. He has a cheery (26) Motorman J. P. Miller, (27) Mo- big compliment for his unusual cour- smile and 'Good Morning' for each torman J. M. Holub, (28) Motorman tesy and pleasantness to all customers passenger. He calls his streets in a S. E. Phillips, (29) Motorman W. J. from Floyd A. Fenn. voice that can be understood and I Harris and (30) Conductor H. Howard, For (2) Conductor C. W. Beckner of noticed his courtesy to other traffic on all of Division Four, from Miss Ella Division Four from R. M. Thomson the road by ample warning signals M. Kennedy for the kindness and for his courtesy in helping to gather given." courteous helpfulness shown to her. up a sack of scattered vegetables For (12) Conductor T. Thoreson of For (31) Motorman F. R. Baldwin, dropped by an alighting passenger Division Three from Mrs. J. R. Hol- (32) Motorman S. H. Brody and (33) even though he had hurt his hand lander for courteously helping four Motorman G. S. Martin, all of Division when he assisted her off the car. heavy, aged Mexican women to alight. Four, from Miss Nancy Olsen for their For (3) Conductor 0. A. Croxdale For (13) Conductor 0. E. Goodwin kindness and for efficient service. of Division Four from Miss Nancy Ol- of Division Four from R. M. Thomson Motorman Baldwin is also compli- sen for kind and efficient service. for safely helping a blind man off the mented by Virginia R. Neal for special Conductor Croxdale is also com- car and to the sidewalk. courtesy and kindness to all. mended by Virginia R. Neal for ex- For (14) Conductor E. L. Jandro of For (34) Motorman L. L. Stokes of treme courtesy and kindness shown Division Three from Margaret V. Division Four from L. H. O'Loughlin her and other passengers. Early for being accommodating and for courteous service. For (4) Motorman N. E. Cole and kind to all. For (35) Motorman E. C. Powers of (5) Motorman S. F. Early, both of Di- For (15) Motorman C. J. Sutter of Division Five from C. R. Hampton for vision Four, from Miss Ella M. Ken- Division Four from B. Roche for con- his care of passengers and pleasant- nedy for kind and helpful courtesies. siderately slowing down his car and ness and for waiting for passengers For (6) Conductor J. T. Little of stopping when he saw passenger hur- making close connections. Division Four from L. H. O'Loughlin rying a block away. For (36) Conductor R. D. Martin of for smiling service and tactful, cheer- For (16) Conductor E. C. Croughan Division Five from Margaret S. Jurick ful methods of handling passengers. of Division Three from Mrs. Alice for his courtesy and kindness in sav- For (7) Conductor R. P. 'Messer- Pearson for his unfailing courtesy, at- ing her from a very embarrassing situ- smith of Division Five from J. Tug- tention to duty and readiness to assist ation by lending her car fare. well for his kindness and courtesy to people boarding and leaving the car. passengers. For (17) Motorman C. T. Vaughn of For (37) Conductor R. A. Brandisch For (8) Conductor J. J. Moriarity of Division Three from Mrs. Dorothy Cot- of Division Four from Mrs. S. E. War- Division Four from Ruth Kenworthy ter for courteously paying the balance burton for the courteous way he di- for his chivalry and kind courtesy in of her fare when she found she only rected her how to go about finding her assisting her as she is compelled to had three cents with her. purse which she dropped while board- use crutches. For (18) Conductor L. T. Staten of ing a preceding car. The purse was For (9) Conductor A. V. Smith of Division Four from Mrs. A. Benney for recovered at the Lost Article Depart- Division One from W. E. Wilkerson for the courteous and careful manner in ment. his care of elderly people and his cour- which he directed her to her destina- For (38) Motorman J. Morton of Di- tesy to all passengers. tion. vision Five from Charles C. Smith for For (10) Conductor W. V. Forbes of For (19) Motorman S. L. Wickman extreme accommodation to passengers Division Three from Mrs. Charles A. of Division Four from Mrs. E. Camp- transferring from the bus. Parker for his careful assistance and bell for carefulness, courtesy and serv- For (39) Conductor C. W. Morris of efficient service to all. ice with a smile. Division Three from Mrs. Carpenter MAY, 1933 Page 9 for lending her fifty cents worth of tokens when the banks were closed. Honor Roll For (40) Motorman E. P. Adams of Ivan Augustus Wardrobe, Motorman Division Four from Fred C. Adams for BIRTHS of Division Four, was placed on the efficient and smooth operation of his car. Special Roll effective April 16th. About thirty minutes after the Mr. Wardrobe entered the service as For (41) Conductor S. C. Scott of earthquake on March the tenth, that a motorman on July 22, 1905, and Di- Division One from Mrs. I. May Throop generous old bird paid a visit to the vision Four claims he is their oldest for his courtesy to a passenger. home of Motorman R. C. Parker of old-timer. For (42) Conductor F. B. Slaughter Division One and presented Mrs. Par- of Division Five from Mrs. E. L. Fran- ker with a set of brand new twins. cis for his courtesy. They are boys, named Harold Wes- For (43) Conductor A. R. Miller of ley and Darrel Wiley. Congratula- Kitchen Tricks Division Three from J. L. Strow for tions, twice! his courtesy and cheeriness. * • • A reader asks for some private For (44) Conductor J. W. Kasbeer of Conductor C. E. Clifton of Division kitchen tricks. Here are a few little Division Three from J. W. Freeman Four is being congratulated on the secrets: for the loan of a token. birth of a six and one-half pound baby When you roast a chicken without For (45) Motorman T. W. Rassmus- girl April 14th. The little lady has stuffing put a whole apple, peeled and sen of Division One from Mrs. M. L. been named Barbara Jean. Best cored, inside the bird. Remove the Turner for quickly jumping off the car wishes. C. E. apple before serving. It's not there to be eaten, but to give the meat added to recover a parcel she had dropped. • * • For (46) Motorman W. Herrmann of succulence and flavor. April 12th was a happy day for Rub the chicken over with plenty Division One from Mrs. Ira Nash for Motorman A. Dimitri, of Division Five, of salt and paprika at least four hours courteously holding his car for her. occasioned by the arrival of a nine before roasting. This Hungarian trick For (47) Motorman M. H. Steele of pound baby girl. Little Millicent Ann makes the browned skin tender, crisp, Division Four from Mrs. E. M. Hughes and mother are doing fine. and delicious. for his courtesy, cool-headedness and Before broiling chops or kidneys • * • good-nature in the face of confusion rub a little powdered ginger and some around him. Motorman E. L. Seale, of Division salt into the meat. For (48) Conductor C. J. Groth of Five, is the proud daddy of a nine and Put two cloves into the water in Division One from Carrie Wheeler for one-half pound baby boy, whose ar- which you cook your pound of spa- courtesy and kindness. rival was announced on April 14th. He ghetti. For (49) Conductor M. J. Thomason has been named Everette Lewis, Junior When you serve mashed turnips, of Division Five from Miss E. McAbee and he and his mother are doing quite squash, or pumpkin, add 1 tablespoon for paying her fare when she chanced nicely. of sour cream to 3 cups of cooked vegetable. to be without change or tokens. • * • For (50) Conductor E. R. Tomlin of At 11;00 A. M. Sunday, April 19th, Division One from Mrs. Josephine E. Conductor T. J. Owsian, of Division Slicker for courtesy and for giving her Five, was sporting a million dollar Stranger Than Fiction information. smile when it was announced that his Due to the sweeping incurve of the For (51) Conductor J. H. Demaree of wife had presented him with an eight Southern California Coast, Reno, Ne- Division Three from C. C. Reynolds for and one-quarter pound baby girl. Both vada, is some 100 miles nearer Asia being very, very kind to his elderly mother and little Faye Rozella are than Los Angeles. wife. getting along fine. Believe it or not, Cleveland, Ohio. For (52) Conductor S. J. Singer of is seven miles farther east than Jack Division One from B. Alvin Teal, Jr., sonville, Florida. for lending him car fare when he had Did you ever stop to think— Our common Irish potato originated nothing smaller than a ten dollar bill. That ANYBODY'S friendship is worth in the mountains of Peru and Chile. something. South America. That a smile doesn't cost a cent but has Contrary to the general belief, the a value past computation. Canary Islands received their name That courtesy and kindness are twin vir- Journey's End from the Latin word, "Canis," or dog. tues that bespeak real character. That If you spent as much time boosting The canary birds of the islands are William Martin Bowling, Conductor as you do knocking the world would green; the yellow variety comes from at Division Four, passed away April be a brighter spot in your vicinity. the cages of German peasants. 27th. He was born in Breman, Ala- That no matter how perfect you may The carbon in the air you breathe bama, and was employed by this com- think you are, others can see your in an hour's time, if turned into a pany as a Conductor on November 23, faults just as plainly. diamond would be worth $18,000. That no matter how much trouble you 1923. Mr. Bowling is survived by his Here's a way to get rich. think you have, someone else has sister. He was a member of the Inde- even more. pendent Order of Foresters of Los An- In this hurry up age of ours a lot geles. of people don't know where they are Great Britain's two millionth tele- going and won't stop to inquire. Appreciation phone has been installed In Bucking- ham Palace for the use of the King. The sap is an indication of vigor in This is to acknowledge with The instrument is finished in old gold, all trees except family trees. sincere thanks the kind expres- and hears a decorative plate sur- sion of your sympathy. rounded by a crown, but in spite of The hardest job a kid faces is that Harry Hobbs and Family. all that, we'll bet four dollars His of learning good manners without see- Majesty gets the wrong number. ing any. Page 11 TWO BELLS Do You Remember When---? LAFFS By GEORGE E. FERGUSON Mrs. Smith: I forgot to put a stamp on the letter Ann. I hope you didn't mail it "I see by the papers," said the Old der why it was that they continued on without. Timer as he took his seat in the through the lean years until the mod- Ann: Yes, I did, madam. I thought you switch shack at Division One and pre- ern equipment did away with most of was economizing. pared to talk of days gone bye-bye, these discomforts. that hoss racin' is goin' to be tried "The old gooseneck hand brake was "Ah, if you are going to New York, I out in the foothill city of Arcadia, a great reach developer, and it was can recommend a good hotel there. It is which was founded by that well-known quite a custom for the grandstand called the—er—what was the name? racehorse man Lucky Baldwin quite a motorman to bring 'her up standin" Mary, look on the towels for the name of number of years ago. Boy, oh boy, with his long sweeping turns of the that hotel in New York." wotta flood of memories that brings handle. At times, when the brake was back. set up, the 'dog' which held it in "I don't like Bob. Last night I wanted "Do you remember old Ascot Park, place, would let go, and if the `moto- to show him how well I could whistle. neer' was possessed of a large 'bay and, when I puckered my lips real nice—" the site of which is now occupied by window,' when contact was made, the "Well, what then?" the big Goodyear Tire Company plant? resounding grunt could be heard for "He let me whistle." Thanksgiving Day started the racing blocks. I remember when big 'Babe' season off with a whoop, and the Edwards, now a veteran police officer, "What was the name of the last sta- 'bang-tails' performed daily for the set up the brakes on a 'jigger' type at tion we stopped at, mother?" multitude that came from every part 12th and Maple, and it was necessary "I don't know. Be quiet. I'm working of the universe to partake of the sport out a cross-word puzzle." to get a mechanic to release them. He of kings. Did the street cars take any "It's a pity you don't know the name, was a 'beeg strong fella'. part in the meet? I'll tell the world mother, because Little Oscar got off the "Ask one of those who are old in train there." they did—that was about the only years, but young mentally, about the means of transportation, and did they days of yore when you had to take ride? Extras on every hand. Little A general and a colonel were walking everything, what his choice would be down the street. They met many pri- old Los Angeles had around 400,000 if he was forced to take then or now, vates, and each time the colonel would population and a visiting population and I'll wager that they would take salute he would mutter: "The same to of perhaps 50,000 more. The Pacific the carefree days when things were you." Electric had a line on the south side The general's curiosity got the better tough, but the restraining rules were of the enclosure, and the Los Angeles of him and he asked: "Why do you al- fewer in number. Gee, wouldn't it be Railway could come in via Central ways say that?" great to be able to recall Dad Perry— The colonel asserted: "I was once a Avenue, South Park, and what was the 'Old Man Petrie'—`Old Man Burr'— private and I know what they are think- Maple Avenue line. Miles of siding 'Daddy Hunt' and scores of others ing." tracks were on the west side of the who have made their last report and park with a loop that allowed our cars gone away. It was then more a life "What dey do to dat Jones boy fo' to put 'em off at the main entrance. selling dat booze?" worth while, for envy and petty jeal- Most of the extra rolling stock was of "What dey do? Lawd, chile, dey done ousy was practically unknown, and the 'jigger' type, with the side run- give him two years in de house of rep- we were always enjoying life as it ning board, and the braking equip- resentatives." should be, but we did not seem to be ment was all hand work. At the satisfied. Always looking ahead, slip- Mother—"I don't think the man upstairs 'break-up,' these little cars went away ping along in the march of progress likes Johnnie to play on his drum." with the excited race-track patrons that becomes more difficult each day Father—"Why?" hangin' on by their eyebrows, but they for the 'old-timer.' How much better Mother—"Well, this afternoon he gave did not have as many step accidents Johnnie a knife and asked him if he knew it would be if one could stand and as they do in these days of depression, what was inside the drum." mark time and let the youngsters do when there is ample room throughout the marching." every car. Professor: "Give me some of that pre- pared monoaceticacidester of salicylic "The 'jigger' type of car on a rainy acid." day certainly was a joy forever to the The man entered a cigar store, bought Druggist: "Do you mean aspirin?" crew. They were aptly termed a 'bald a cigar, and then left. Five minutes later Professor: "Yes, I can never think of face' by the motorman, who had to he dashed back. that name." equip himself to 'take it on the chin' "That cigar," he shouted, "is simply when weather was wet. The conduc- awful." "Am dat you, Liza?" "It's all very well for you to complain," "Yassuh." tor, of course, shouted paens of praise said the storekeeper, "you've only got "Am yo' gwine to marry me?" when he had to scuttle along the nar- one; I've got hundreds of the darn "Shoh ah is—who is dis talkin'?" row running board every time a pas- things." senger boarded and raise the storm curtain to get the fare, and when he "Well, son, what's the score?" inquired Bliss is only momentary and soon the city man, as he stopped his car along- did so, all the heavens seemed to open forgotten. Satisfaction lasts a long up and allow the water to pour down side the outfield of an improvised base- time and endures. ball diamond. the sleeve of his raincoat. Rubber "Twenty-three to nothing," replied the bands were placed around the wrists youthful outfielder. to stop the flow of aqua pura, but even After all is said and done, more is "In your side's favor?" at that the moisture would seep "Now, the other fellow's." said than done. through. "Guess you're going to get beaten, aren't you?" "Ask the old-timers of the joys of "Oh. I don't know. We haven't been these earlier days, and you will won- Success is a habit, so is safety. to bat yet." MAY, 1933 Page 11 This smiling lit- there is a certain motorman who insists Roy Lee Bower, tle lad is Edward on driving down to work and riding the son of Scoutmaster Merrit Walker, age street car home, later returning for his machine. Why he does this is a mystery, Bower of Division 13 months. Edward but perhaps Motorman G. W. Chapin One. Roy is twen- was examined by could explain. two physicians for ty-two months old Motorman A. B. Stewart was looking entry in a baby and mascot of Boy on at a jig-saw contest being conducted contest. Two by about a dozen trainmen, when he Scout Troop 45. pounds over weight turned away with the remark: "Pretty Here he is in his was the only fault, soon they will be crocheting, knitting and doing other special uniform. otherwise a perfect fancy work." baby. He is the Since Motorman G. W. Leslie got his son of Conductor new glasses, he says he can see through a brick wall. This may be an exagger- J. M. Walker of Di- ation, but we do know he can see a vision Three. nickel on the ground, a mile away. Speaking of glasses, Motorman C. A. Kern is now seeing things in their true A young minister who was asked to Some folks wish they had saved or light. He is breaking in his first pair of take part in a play, objected to saying were saving—that's wishbone. bi-focals. No he isn't necessarily slip- "My G-d, I'm shot! So it was suggested A great many well-meaning folk talk ping, he just happened to need them. that he say instead, "My goodness, I'm about the value of saving—that's jaw- Motorman J. E. Kenney to the bus shot!" When the play was given, the bone. driver: "How long before you go?" "Three villain, in order to make the act more A few people resolve to begin sav- minutes," replied the driver. Kenney realistic put catsup in his gun. At the ing now and do it—that's backbone. puffed away on his cigar and said: "That's proper time, the minister said, "My good- good. I don't want to throw this good ness, I'm shot." Then he glanced at his cigar away yet. I just found it." breast, and beholding the catsup, yelled, Motorman H. Hansen took a day off "My G-d, I AM shot!" last Saturday and spent the week-end at his cabin up in the mountains. A drunk was passing a subway excava- Motorman T N Harris is visiting rela- tion when he stopped for a moment and tives in Alabama. He left on April 12th called down to the man in the pit: "Shay, H. N. COLE and will be away sixty days. whatcha doin'?" During the month Conductor H. Van Working for the Los Angeles Railway "We're building a subway," one of the Doorne took a nine day leave of absence. sometimes means more than just a pay laborers replied. just for the novelty of the thing. day now and then. For instance, Motor- "How long is it goin' to take to build Safety Operator M. Grammer is back man Frank Johnston and Motorman Bill it?" promptly inquired the drunk. from a weeks vacation and is feelin. O'Hern were out for a little spin when a "Eight years," was the response. great, just rarin' to go. motorcycle cop whistled them to the curb "Eight years! (hic) To 'ell with it. I'll On account of the illness of his father, for some minor traffic violation. A little take a taxicab." Motorman H. Dinning has been called to diplomacy on the part of both, and a dis- Iowa. He will be away thirty days. play of their identification cards, and they For the past two weeks, Motorman J. H. Mandy: "Boy, dat sho am some ring. were excused. Johnson and his dog have been having a What size is de diamon'?" About three weeks after a fender fell lonesome time keeping house. Mrs. John- Rastus: "Dat am de fo'teen-year-in- on Motorman George Elder's foot, and son and the son took an automobile trip stallment size." the incident was almost forgotten, it sud- to Phoenix and the hubby and the dog denly dawned on him that it would be were left alone. Where I spent last Christmas the ther- advisable to see his doctor, and the more Conductor Paul Cross took his dog to mometer dropped to zero. he thought of it the sicker he felt. He the dog show, just for fun, but when he Mat's nothing. was particularly anxious to work on Eas- came away the Chow was decorated with What's nothing? ter Sunday, but his condition wouldn't ribbons and everything, having won a Why, zero. permit, so to the doctor, who bandaged prize. it up in fine shape and he felt much bet- Conductor W. W. Fraser has been ter. On arriving home he was somewhat granted two months leave to visit rela- Prof: "Give an example of period chagrined to find that he had presented tives in old Virginia. furniture." the wrong foot to the doctor for treat- Our popular Transfer Clerk, C. L. Far- Stude: "Well, I should say an electric ment. chair, because it ends a sentence." rah has taken two months leave of ab- Shortly after the earquake, Motorman sence to pay a visit to relatives in Mis- F. F. Long wrote to his daughter, Mrs. souri. He will drive his trusty Dodge "Does a family called Greenlee live Beatrice Anderson, in Santa Fe, New and he expects to have a good time. here?" Mexico, and in closing he assumed a That good old sport, Motorman J. Rob- "No, but there is a Mr. Green a few humorous vein by telling her that all the erts, who has been on the sick list for doors lower down, and across the street birds from the ocean flew inland, even a some time, is now in the hospital trying a Mrs. Lee." stork lit on the roof of his house. He to recuperate. "Oh, they must have been divorced." was surprised a few weeks later to re- Conductor C. J. Clark is still off duty ceive an airmail letter informing him that on account of an attack of rheumatism. First Cannibal: "The chief has hay this particular stork had found its way For the past week Motorman C. L. fever." to his daughter's home and delivered a Bond has been indisposed and off duty. Second Cannibal: "Serves him right. fine seven pound boy. Long and the Nothing serious, we hope. I told him not to eat that grass widow." Mrs. are well pleased with the good news. Motorman R. R. Youts is back on his Motorman R. J. Orphan will remain in run after being confined to his home for "Had a terrible time with my flivver." the hospital for several weeks as a result several weeks on account of illness. "Yeah?" of an accident when he stepped on an Illness kept Conductor C. C. Gaddie "Yep. Bought a carburetor that saved onion peel and slipped. His knee cap was away from his duties for about two weeks, 50 per cent of gas, a timer that saved broken and an operation was necessary. but he is back now. 30 per cent and a spark plug that saved We wish him a speedy recovery, and his Conductor 0. E. Early also is back with 20 per cent, and after I went ten miles many friends extend him their sympathy. us after being on the sick list for several my gas tank overflowed!" According to Motorman T. 0. Knoff days.

Page 12 TWO BELLS arms, and it is rumored that in order to his mother in Phoenix, Ariz. give more efficient service, Tuttle will Conductor A. L. Layton was quite en- equip all the lady waiters with roller thused on arriving for work one morning skates. Laying all jokes aside—you can recently. According to Layton, Dempsey rest assured that quality and quantity at had fought Carpentier the night before the lowest price possible will always be and had regained his heavyweight title. the motto of this popular cafe. L. VOLNER "I heard a blow by blow account of it on The recent meeting of the Square and the radio," insisted Mr. Layton. A hur- Foreman Reid, Switchman Walker, Con- Compass Club in the recreation hall at ried investigation followed. It ductor C. R. Aker, and General Manager was this Division was well attended and every learned a reproduction of that well-known Tuttle of the Car Barn Cafe formed a one was well pleased with the entertain- battle had been broadcasted. foursome on a local golf course on April ment. E. L. Lewis showed the evolution 23rd. The friendship idea ceased to func- The sympathy of his many trainmen of the street car game in Los Angeles, tion at the beginning of the game, and it friends was extended Conductor S. H. and the musical part was also well rend- is reported so heated was the contest Corbin, April 8th, on the death of his ered. President Morgan is to be highly, that it is quite possible all of the parti- baby girl, Virginia Lee. The little one complimented on the way he is handling cipants will be signed up for a champion- was two months old. the affairs of the club. ship bout at Wrigley's Field in the near Motorman I. A. Wardrobe, Division future. Be that as it may, Foreman Reid Four's oldest oldtimer was retired April came off victorious and he is now wear- 16th. The sincere good wishes of his ing the smile "that won't come off." many friends go with him as he settles On the morning of April 17th, the boys down to enjoy labor's reward of content- were wondering why all the calm in the ment and quietude on his 160 acre ranch assembly room around five A. M. Some in Riverside County. one finally discovered that Motorman C. J. KNITTLE Conductor W. E. Griffis was granted a G. R. Chapman was absent and a few thirty day leave April 18th to motor to minutes later the clerk had to call some The old maxim about big city dwellers the Grand Canyon and points east. one for his run. Mr. Chapman had re- not knowing their neighbors is a rather Conductor E. F. Adams is taking a ceived a notice to go to court on that broad statement and should be revised. thirty day leave to start his son in a gas day, but failed to notify the office. As time goes on, we are more and more station business. After some time in the hospital where convinced the big city worker does not An old familiar face appeared in the he underwent an operation, Conductor even know his fellow-workmen. F'r in- trainmens' room April 20th. It was our Frank Clavin is back on the cars feeling stance, one of our well-known motormen, good friend, Mose Garner, a former con- as fine as ever. F. E. Striebel, is generally believed to be ductor who retired about three months a bachelor. But recently Mr. Striebel Conductor 0. C. White and family have ago. It was a real pleasure to greet changed his address and from the form gone on a sixty day visit to friends and him. Come again, Mose. which had to be filled out it was learned relatives in Oklahoma. Motorman C. T. Moon of Division One said gentleman is married and has been is now a Division Four man and Motor- After a long siege of illness caused by since November 28th. Miss Isabell Wat- man F. E. Watters of this Division is the flu, Motorman Jim Gilreath is back son was the fortunate lady and if it's not on the job. now at Division One. They traded places. too late, F. E.—Best Wishes. It is a pleasure to greet Motormen P. No, Motorman Geo. Williams has not Mitchell, A. Perry, M. W. Blain, W. D. quit this Division—he was just doing a Perkins and E. B. Adams who were re- little time at Division Four for failure to The young lady assigned from Division One to Division show up on time. in the picture, folks, Four on April 25th. The change was made Motorman Bob Frasier left the latter to reinforce this Division's extra list. It Part of April for several weeks visit to is Nola Mae Lock- will be observed the name, L. A. Starkey, his old home in Tennessee and also sev- ett, daughter of Mo- no longer dangles at the bottom of the eral of the larger Eastern cities. Mrs. motormens' list. Starkey is second up torman F. W. Lock- Frasier will probably join him in Kansas now. Um-m-m, baby! ett of Division and accompany him back to Los Angeles. Conductor L. D. Massingham resigned Conductors L. F. Wirtz and 0. J. Allen Four. Nola is fif- April 22nd stating he had planned to leave made a visit to their desert acreage in the town. teen years of age vicinity of Palm Springs the latter part and graduated from Conductor J. T. Little is spending a of April and completed several improve- ninety day leave on his farm in McKin- ments thereon. Berendo Street Jun- ney, Texas. He left April 25th. Even though the Spring weather has ior High last Feb- Conductor M. W. Burman resigned been somewhat cool, the idea of vacations ruary. April 25th to take a complete rest before is already being noticed at this Division. going on the Fire Department. Burman Quite a number of requests regarding apparently was assured that his appoint- time off during the next several months There's nothing like having a good wife ment would be in his hands within the have been received. and a happy home and yet a man can next two months. Motorman George Richter shows signs have both and not be happy. For example, Conductors R. A. Gwin and B. D. Stew- of having been bitten with the travel bug. Motorman J. M. Bothwell has a happy art took six days off starting April 25th If things go right, George expects to home in Huntington Park. A few weeks and made a trip to San Francisco and spend about three weeks in Germany dur- ago the good wife left to spend two weeks Santa Rosa. with relatives in the northern part of the ing the summer months visiting his aged Motorman C. M. Howard and Conduc- mother. state. A few days after her departure tor H. D. Adams resigned April 27th to the pangs of loneliness set in. Bothwell Conductor J. A. Thompson has returned take up a new adventure, gold mining in could find nothing of interest to fill that from a weeks leave, which was spent on Arizona. Both men left with a great deal period between quitting time and bed his homestead in the desert. During his of confidence and had made at least one time. Then the house was robbed during absence he completed the erection of a previous trip to the spot where they will his absence one day and fear was added dwelling on this land which he expects to operate. Good luck, men. to his troubles. A police officer had to develop into one of the greatest Southern The saddest accident in many a day be summoned each evening to precede Mr. California ranches. occurred April 27th at the west end of Bothwell into the house. Finally the good Manager Harry Tuttle of the Car Barn Line "la" and took the life of Conductor wife returned from her trip and—my!- Cafe has installed a , microphone to be W. M. Bowling. Bowling's car was being what a reunion! used by the waiters ii giving the orders relayed about one block in from the term- into the kitchen. T'iis is a step-saver Motorman R. R. McFall spent three inal and in his haste he forgot his bundle for those who deliver the eats on their weeks, commencing April 10th, visiting of transfers. In running back to get them MAY, 1933 Page 13 A few Sundays ago One Man Operators he was crushed between two cars. He Here is a bit of L. Klaris and C. A. Wells took their died ten minutes later. Bowling was West that has families, and lunch, to Pomona where thirty-nine years of age, had never mar- never been East. they spent the day at the ranch of a ried and is survived by two sisters in Meet Cowboy Bob- brother of L. Klaris. They reported a Alabama. His records show nine and very enjoyable day. What are the bie Jones, four one-half years of excellent service on chances of anybody else going along next years old. son of Division Four lines. His death was a time? great shock to his hundreds of Division Walter E. Jones Four friends. of the South Park Funeral services were held from the Winding Roo m. Edwards Brothers Funeral parlors on Bobbie has a May 2nd. brother Leonard Motorman C. P. Rutledge was granted age two, and sister Dorothy, age six. thirty days leave, starting May 1st, to All are expert riders, wear chaps 'en visit his grandparents and sisters in JACK BAILEY everything. Texas. Hie! Happy Brew Year, Folks. The sympathy of Division Four train- (Whatachunk) Chilicoat was declared no Joe Steenrod, of the Superintendent's men is extended to Motorman B. Hansen contest. Henry was to do his stuff on Office, entered the California Lutheran whose wife passed away on Saturday, skates and Chilly was to pedal a bicycle. Hospital April 14th for a minor operation. April 29th. Heart trouble was the cause. The course was down hill from 54th and He is reported feeling fine and will prob- Motorman L. L. Nelson left for Camas, Crenshaw to the barn. The bicycle could ably be up and around by the time this Washington on May 1st to visit his father not stand the pressure. The skates, how- goes to press. and other relatives. He was granted a ever, stood up but Henry couldn't. Motor- Lee Crump, Painter Foreman, was ab- forty day leave. man Jim (Tiny) Thornton was to be the sent some ten days on account of the flu. judge and was to follow on horseback. Thomas Maguire, utility man of the Su- When the horse saw his jockey he refused perintendent's Office is back from his to run. All bets declared off. two weeks vacation and is looking fine. The big fishing party organized by Thomas spent his early vacation resting Motorman Charlie Detrick, as far as a up as he was not feeling up to standard. good time was concerned, was quite a Machinist C. L. Nickels offers a record success. There were twelve of the boys for we fishermen to shoot at this summer. FRED MASON in the party and all arrived at Point Five consecutive fish (sheephead) with a Magu without mishap. The angling, how- total weight of sixty pounds. Indoor and outdoor sports have been ever, was not so good, as out of twelve headliners at this Division for the past Jimmie Hale, Progress Clerk, and fam- good fishermen only one fish, a twelve month and everybody seems to be having ily are spending their vacation via a la pound halibut, was caught, so everybody a very good time. The checker turna- rumble seat to Texas. The last we heard got his pound of fish. Conductor A. H. ment, standings of which will be found of him he was in a windstorm with Boivin made the catch. Charlie will be in another column, finished up very suc- nothing between him and the north pole getting another party together shortly, so cessfully. Our baseball team, members of but a barb wire fence. Harry Nordmark, watch for the announcement. which have been practicing arduously, is former scribe•of the Motor Coach Division improving by leaps and bounds. First Foreman Jim Madigan, who was oper- and of late with the Superintendent's baseman and manager, Motorman E. L. ated on April 26th and who is in the Cali- Office, is pinch-hitting for Hale. Seale, says that with a few more work- fornia Hospital, is getting along fine and Victor Lee, Chief Material Collector for outs like they had at Vernon Yard on hopes to be home shortly. All the boys the Store Department, once again is the April 25th they will be in good shape and of Division Five join in wishing him a initial vacationist of his Department. The ready to take on all corners. speedy recovery and hope that he will be first week was spent fishing at our local We are glad to say that Conductor and back on the job soon. beaches and the second week was spent fishing in the Monterey Bay, just a short Extra Clerk Frank Keers, who underwent Boys, do you know what Motorman drive from Hollister, California, where he an operation for appendicitis, is now at "Red" Wicker is all swelled up about visited relatives. home and getting along fine. these days? He's got high score at Harry The picture of the conductor-aviator Gorton's Coffee Shop. Geroge Mauby, of the "C" Inspection appearing in last month's issue was that Department, and some of his friends, ven- of T. H. Wood and not A. M. Wood as From the "Long Beach Press-Tele- tured to Oxnard to try their angling abil- stated. Here's hoping that none of you gram." ity aboard the Jap barge. Several halibut and one jew fish furnished the excitement. have made arrangements to "go up" with Long Family Chain A. M. If you have, it will be "good of Five Generations This months booby prize goes to Harry night." Is Broken by Death Longway, Foreman of the Truck Shop. Here go the vacationists: Motorman At the Foreman's meeting last month Fred Hestilow, thirty-five days to Browns- Mrs. Frank Clayton, 93, who died ie- during the showing of some very interest- ville, Texas. Motormen N. L. Johnson cently at her home at Buffalo, Mo., was ing pictures of a Cuban Sugar Plantation, and W. E. Niceley, and families, loaded the great-great grandmother of the child- various Salt Mines, and the art of Arc themselves into two automobiles and left ren of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Shaw, 5475 Welding, our friend Harry fell asleep dur- for Napton, Missouri, and will be gone Lime Avenue, Long Beach. ing the transformation of cane into sugar and awoke when the sparks began to fly for ninety days. Conductor R. H. Wallace The children are 5 and 8 years old. from the welder and said, "Gee this sure will be off for sixty days on account of Their great grandmother, Mrs. Sara Mc- is a long sugar picture." This brought his health and is recuperating at Ade- Fall, lives at Buffalo. Their grandmother, the house down and Harry has had the lanto, California. On account of their Mrs. Iva J. Condren, lives at Blue Lick, Prefix "sugar" added to his moniker. father's serious illness, Conductors H. A. Mo. and C. A. Placial were called back to The distracting appearance of Roy Chamois, Missouri. They will be gone Five years ago the Shaw family visited Blaze's model "x" Ford will no longer be for ninety days. Motorman H. E. Hutchi- at Buffalo and obtained pictures of the a detriment to his conscience. Roy, re- son is taking another trip back home to five generations. turning home from a hard day at the Marshall, Illinois, and will be off for sixty Motorman F. B. McFall, of Division Truck Shop, discovered that he had left days. Conductor W. J. Barclay is off for Five, is a grand-son of the deceased. a can of black paint in reach of his two sixty days, vacationing at home and will One Man Operator L. Klaris has been Youngsters and t , ey, realizing that the be back on May 29th. off sick for a few weeks with pleurisy. old bus could staid a little shine, pro- The big race between Motorman Henry Here's hoping he will soon be able to ceeded to give the yellow wheels a nice (Whataman) Mast and Motorman Chilly resume his daily duties. new coat of leoparc spots and an ocean

TWO BELLS Page 14 wave around the body. Were their faces with rheumatics. red? The ladder of success is the exten- Carpenters Ben Widner and L. N. Camp- Truckman Bill sion kind. When you think you have Leisure, and family, bell were granted a three weeks leave of opened the trout season with a big splash reached the top, push up another sec- absence to boil out at Murrietta Hot at Big Bear. It is Bill's ambition each Springs. tion and keep climbing. year to reduce the cost per fish. Last Carpenters T. Frew and T. Tripney year a week-end trip cost him twelve dol- were also granted early vacations to parts lars per fish. He only caught one. unknown. H. Heuer, of the Winding Room, is still on the sick list. Jimmie Dye and D. C. Rinehart, from Division Four, and J. W. Gilliland from The competitive spirit seems to prevail Division One, are temporarily helping out J. H. McCORNACK at our Shops not only in soccer, horse- in the Carpenter Shop with the one man shoes, quoits and golf, but in checkers as cars. well. Up to Saturday, April 22nd, there The six day week plan of operation has was some doubt as to which of three boys, In keeping up with the styles, R. Sloan, gone into effect on Wilshire Blvd. and L. Griffiths, J. Brown, and C. Walters of of the Winding Room, has bought himself necessitated the addition of four more the Shops was champion. However, Grif- a brand new bicycle and can be seen runs on the schedule and the hiring of 14 along the boulevards while fiths, who claimed himself champion, was Lizzie weeps new men. This is also the result of our at home. challenged by Brown and they agreed to expected increase in business over the meet at the South Park recreation grounds Soccer news will be scarce from now summer months. Our new operators and and play it out. Griffiths won the first on until the season opens next fall. The conductors are R. H. Frantz, W. E. Pan- five games but Brown retaliated and won boys have laid away their shorts and shin key, W. C. Brown, C. F. Anderson, D. C. the next twelve straight. From then on guards in moth balls. However, an occa- Burgett, B. R. Hobbis, R. N. Penny, L. S. until Griffiths got a severe headache, but sional practice game may be called to Lowman, B. Claunch, K. E. Leonard, not acknowledging defeat, the games see- keep the boys limbered up for the coming C. R. Neighbours, J. G. Hempstead, M. M. sawed until the finish and Brown main- season. Erskine and J. E. Sherwood. tained a four game lead. Griffiths still By the time this issue of Two Bells is We are very sorry to hear of the death has an average lead over Brown, count- thoroughly read and digested some of us of B. R. Hobbis' wife. ing games previously played, and is con- will be planning our vacations. Don't for- J. Grant Wheeler and J. Stanislaus fident of holding the championship. get your Scribe, he will be interested in Thornton report a torn stocking on their Carpenter Al Dellinger is still laid up your trip. coach but Thornton reports no injury to the individual. L. D. Jenkins had the misfortune of be- ing knocked off his motorcycle and sus- tained a compound fracture of his leg. He is resting as comfortably as possible at the California Hospital and would like to have the boys come over to see him. V. H. Miller has been removed from the hospital to his home. He likes company and lives at 170 W. Vernon. G. B. Bouma is still making his regular calls in the office and boasting of how he can lick the entire office force single handed. Jack Thornton is still looking for Hi- Point Street. Frank Sherwood has finally come up for air long enough to talk about some- thing else besides his SMASH roadster. Frank just loves to entertain the boys with stories about his uncle who "fit" in the Civil War under George Washington. And in order to corroborate his story Frank insists his uncle was present when Abraham Lincoln signed the Declaration of Independence.

GARAGE After Jimmy Kresge (at left) of the Motor Coach Division. our ex-box Twenty of our best fishermen including fighter, discovered he was just wasting his time trying to knock the crown off Jimmie Deam have chartered a ship all to Johnny Kilbane's head some few years ago, he decided he would go West and themselves and are sailing away May 14th fight Indians. Here is Jimmy shortly after he arrived in the Indian country, to San Clemente Island in quest of big looking around for a horse or sumpin'. ones and big ones only. If they cannot In the center picture are Billy and Jack, or Jack and Billy Turner, suit your- find them there they will travel on to the self. They are the six year old twins of Sam Turner, mechanic of the Garage. South Sea Islands. This trip is a sure No one knows them apart but their big St. Bernard dog who is guarding them *ping. The money has been collected and they have a picture of the boat. on their front lawn on Exposition Boulevard. The boys' teachers put them in Don't worry—those lost babies in the separate rooms at school so they can tell them apart. No one ever knows if picture have all been identified. They be- they trade rooms. long to Buck Jones, everyone of them. At the top is little Anna Ross, age six, daughter of Frank Ross of the Sheet The third from the left is named Gladys. Metal Shop. Dean Ovard says that hole in the dash At the right, top: Barbara Jeanne Watson, five month's old daughter of will come in handy in case someone hap- Operator F. E. Watson of the Motor Coach Division, is Daddy's girl and is pens to want to change the headlight cir- cuit. already vying for driving honors with him now. George Oliver says that the 20 to 0 At the lower right: Lillie Marie Culver, baby daughter of Motorman C. game was on Tuesday night so it doesn't Culver of Division One. She is eight months old and this picture was taken one count. month ago. Jimmie Deam is doing his best to get

MAY , 1 9 3 Page 15 a free hair cut from Bill Wilson. hole trying to knock out that little golf Steen Parker drove Hinze's car to the ball. ball game with the rear door open. He Some of the Night Shift are planning caught it on a tree and broke the door on a rabbit hunt in the near future. This off. Hinze said, "This is no laughing mat- time it will be on Lee Sherrill's ranch at ter." Vista. Sherrill says the jacks are as big Earl Hansen laid off to get either a beer as goats down on his ranch. or marriage license. It is not known for W. F. Mullins has resigned and accepted H. I. SCHAUBER sure which but he is quite dry. a position with the Kelly Car Company. J. H. Robinson has taken a sixty day Frank Bruner now tells us a story of a We are sorry to lose such bright young leave. He and his family have gone to high jumping rattlesnake which bit him men as Mullins but wish him well in his the desert on recommendation of a phy- while he was horseback riding, but that new venture. sician that it would benefit his daughter isn't as bad as the one about his dog who has been suffering from bronchial that used to hide around corners and DIVISION TWO trouble. stick its paw out and trip people. Frank Some of the Division Two boys are so "Senator" Clark paid a visit to the got that way laughing at his own stories. tough that even vaccination will not take Yard the other day, renewing acquaint- George Riggs is still at the California on them. ances with some of the Old Timers who Hospital. He says that the doctor's prom- We notice that the Cohn and Brown were with him in the work train service. ises of when he can go home are coming troupe are trying to landscape their little Jack Baldwin took a few days last a little oftener. We are with you George corner in Vernon Yard. month to visit friends at Modesto. He re- in hoping that he will soon mean what he J. E. Griffith of Division One paid the ports that pheasants are multiplying rap- says. Vernon boys a visit the other day just idly there and hopes to return during the The Third Shift is over-run with base- to see how the old place looked. hunting season. He also states that pros- ball managers. They got so thick that Wilbur Welch says with a few more pects for fishing are also very good in manager Hume has resigned from the dollars he will have his house ready for that locality. Hoot Owls and organized that sometime the next shake. To Charlie Harwood goes the honor (?) successful club known as "The Vermont Old Division Two car house looks more of taking the first vacation of the season. Pansies." natural now after the quake damage has He is taking a few days off, in addition Paul Wood, Ed Lentz and Jim Keenen all been repaired. to the vacation, to care for his wife who have entered the Western Avenue Golf has been quite ill. tournament. Kongo Wood being a bear DIVISION THREE C. Martinez, oiler, was seriosuly injured, for punishment shot a double eagle to Al Hamburg stepped out and bought when struck by an automobile, while qualify with a 76. him a Chevy sedan. All set for traveling working at Jefferson and Grand. Ponciano now. Bustus will dodge 'em in until Martinez Ed Muse and H. Wescombe went to A new grease expert has been found recovers. Huntington Beach one night. Just fish- at the Garage in the person of our genial Cal Simmons is slowly recovering from ing. correspondent J. H. McCornack. He tells an attack of rheumatism. He is now tak- F. S. Rappe is at present in the Cali- the quality of any grease by smelling it. ing treatments from "Doc" Herndon, of fornia Lutheran Hospital recuperating Ray Anderson held the last sample for Griffith Company. from an operation. Glad to know he is Mac to test and everything would have A. Medina is feeling much better fol- getting along fine. been lovely if Ray's hand hadn't slipped lowing an operation on his throat, for re- Ted Clarke still drives the flivver, even at just the time Mac started to smell the moval of a cyst. without spark plugs. grease, plastering Mac's face from fore- Dick Weston's two hundred and sixty Ask Ed Swanson what the scare was head to chin. Mas is looking for another odd pounds fit in well enough with the on North Broadway a few nights ago. "helper."—Contributed. scheme of things on a ten ton roller. But, George Atkins has started another mis- on a Fordson tractor, with a seat speci- placed eyebrow. Oh well such is life. ally designed for Carle Heffington, 0, Boy! Charlie McCallister is proudly display- DIVISION FOUR ing a brand new Ford V eight sedan. George Lee has purchased a new 1933 Babe Gravino has also decided that the Plymouth sedan and George is very proud depression is over and has purchased a of his new car. He has a right to be. Ford V eight coupe. F. F. ROBEY Harry Ogden has returned to work after It cost Ed Fleming the price of a suit being off some time on account of sick- cleaning to extricate a lady from the DIVISION ONE ness. Glad to see you back to work and wreckage of an automobile on Twenty- Bill Christmas is back at work again looking so well, Harry. fourth Street. What price glory? after being sick more than a week. Glad C. Sievers and W. Neal have also re- Bill Morgan is the proud possessor of a new, stream lined, 1933 model, eucalyp- you are 0. K. again, Bill. turned to work and boosted the gang up again to nearly normal. tus leaf incinerator. Jimmie Bradley recently paid his first E. H. Lee is on the sick list. No, "Doc", a reamer is not a wire visit to Lower California. He saw many stretcher, and Billy Brown is wise to you. interesting things, among them the beer DIVISION FIVE gardens, the jail, etc., but his time was so limited that he could not take hi all Ralph Nokes is wearing his new Easter The sailor was called before the mast. outfit to work every day. the sights. The officer began: Harry Hunt spent the week end at Deer "Casy; I promised you three days in After having his Jewett completely Lodge Park near Lake Arrowhead. Plenty the brig if you went ashore again with- overhauled, Al Witherick, is planning on of snow there, says Harry. out leave. You promised me you wouldn't, some wonderful trips, among the first ones At last the weather has settled enough and here I catch you again. What about being a Sunday outing to Big Bear and that Jerry Lyons has gone to sleeping in it?" later this summer a visit to his parents his pajamas again. "Well, Sir, seein' I've broken my prom- in Kansas. Olon Dewberry and Walter Alport are ise, I won't hold you to yours." T. S. Hartley has returned to work after getting to look more like twins every day being off sick again. since Olie started that "mush tash". Ralph Lathrop, Tom Lambert and Le- S. Prakel is sporting around in a new land Lee went plowing last week. They Chevy with all the trimmings. For Sale call it golfing. Lathrop and Lambert Summer is here, Yes Sir! G. Prentiss Four room house and garage. Large Macqualter has a new pair of bathing were walking ahead, when they looked lot, at 859 Hawthorne Blvd. Price see Leland, but they trunks and they sure are hot. They were around and could not $1200.00. See Conductor Harry Beals, saw some dirt flying in the air and went on exhibition at the beach for just twenty back, there was Leland digging a nice minutes last Sunday. Division Three.

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