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have been justly proud of the fact that nowhere in the country, and in no industry of the Nation, has there been maintained a Hospital Associa­ tion as outstanding in every detail as our own; whose services have been more diversified; whose hospitaliza­ tion has been of such a high quality; whose staff has numbered more Volume 21, No. 2 August 10, 1940 skilled surgeons or efficient physi­ Published monthly by the Pacific Electric cians, or possessed of more courteous, Railway, in the interest of, and distributed rree to active and r etired employes of Pacific efficient attendants. Electric Railway and Motor Transit J,ines. Many of us have contributed for Contributions of news items regarding ~m~loyees or activities of the railway are years and have had little or no need mvtted, and should reach the Editor before for the ministrations of this depart­ 28th of the month. Address all communications to the Edi­ ment, but we are grateful that over tor at 628 Pacific Electric Building, Los the past years we have had the coun­ Angeles, California. sel and advice of that department in E. C. THOMAS ...... - ...... EDITOR maintaining our health, and that we have had the assurance of capable THE COVER PICTURE and speedy relief in the event ill or accident should beset u s. The forming of "Swimming Par­ health S B~CK ~OW : S~ta nding, left to right: L. I. Mosier , Assistant Trainmaster, Northern-Southern Districts · C. T. Nolan Assistant Safety Operations Motor ties" has become quite the vogue; ASST. SA F E T Y SUPERVISOR We have likewise witnessed the bene­ uper·~,nsor:; : A. ook, Motor Coach Supervisor, Motor Transit District; L . E. N e tzley, Chie f Supervisor Motor Coach fits accorded hundreds of our fellows Transit ~Is~rht;SL. ~- JoCnes9 Schedule S~pervisor ; C: W. Couts, Assistant Trainmaster, Freight Service;' F. W . Nichols, Assistant Train­ and the great Redondo Beach Plunge o::::~ion;~Ig t erv1ce; . M. Allen, Assistant Superzntendent, Motor Coach Operations; R. R. Wilson, Superintendent, Motor Coach has been the "Mecca" for many of C. T. Nolan Appointed to New Posi­ who have fallen the victims of illness and accident; and because of our im­ FRONT ROW, ;Seated , left to right: G. B . Miles, Train S er vic ~ Inspector; L. T. Bas hore, Sa fet y Supervisor· A P Smith Trainmaster them recently, evenings being the tion Pasadena; Y/· D . P1nkstc;n, Sche~ule Supervisor :_ L. J . McGrath, Chief Supervisor of Schedules; C. P. Hill, Sch ~ dui e Sup;rvisor· C H' most popular time for them. munity thus far, we gratefully con­ Belt, Superintendent, Rail Operations ; T. L. Wagenbach, Assistant t:~ General Superintende nt ; G. F. Squires, G e_n e r al Sup erinte nd ~nt. · .. tribute to this, our foremost activity, some On July 15, 1940, a joint an­ Possibly the picture may give in each other's interest, that our Med­ our employes the incentive to nouncement was issued by Mr. C. H. are now using the new "sho-fiy" of ical Department may be maintained em­ Belt, Superintendent Rail Operations, constructed by our forces, the Aliso m&ke up a party among our at the high standard of excellence Operating Staff Holds Dinner Meeting of these evenings. and Mr. R. R. Wilson, Superintend­ Street Bridge across the Los Angeles ployes for one Weber has always main­ ent, Motor Coach Operations, ap­ that Dr. ver sion from the usual routine was River has been removed, and the proved by Mr. G. F. Squires, Gen­ tained it. experienced by the supervisory forces piers that have stood in service for OUR HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION indeed, are those who Many Matters Discussed Relat­ eral Superintendent, covering the ap­ Grateful as result of a s t aff dinner held in the so many years are now being re­ A circular issued by Dr. Wm. L. have experienced the kindly ministra­ pointment of Mr. C. T. Nolan, North­ ing to Transportation Practice Pacific Electric Cl ub July 19, 1940, moved. Weber, Chief Surgeon, to the offi­ tion of our doctors, nurses and at­ ern District Co nductor, as Assistant as evidenced by the accompanying Before long excavation work for cers and employes of the Company on tendants; and grateful indeed are As is quite generally known in Safety Supervisor, with headquart­ photograph of the occasion. the new piers will be commenced as July 1st, and bearing the approval of we who have not personally needed railroad circles, but probably little ers, Room 224, Pacific Electric will also be begun the lowering' of President Smith, places in effect a their services, for their kindly care realized by the majority of people, Building, 6th and Main Street, Los DISCONTINUE EASTSIDE LINE .. the tracks of the Santa Fe and Union new scale of contributions to be of our f ellows and friends. the Transportation Department of a Angeles, California. on the Atlantic Boulevard Pacific on each side of the river. made by all of us in support of the A benediction upon these disciples railroad is constantly confronted Service of the Garfield Avenue Hospital Association of the Pacific Mr. Nolan's railroading experience of Aesculapius. with many and varied problems in extension When completed, this project will Line -between Mon­ Electric Company. covers an unusually broad field of maintaining satisfact ory a nd attrac­ Motor Coach be one of the most impressive sights terey Park and Huntington Park­ It provides that every employe service, Telegraph Operator, Station RETIREMENT HONOR ROLL tive service conditions. of its kind in the city, as well as one ly salary is $124.99 or Ag·e nt, Train Dispatcher and Assist­ will be discontinued after the last of the most costly yet undertaken. whose month The retirement bureau of the com­ There must be continuous and less shall contribute $1.25 per month; ant Chief Dispatcher on steam roads trip on Sunday, Aug. 11, 1940. pany report the following employes ceaseless efforts made on the part The detouring of our trains around to $199.99 shall con­ from 1902 to 1924, and on the Pa­ The service that will be discontin­ from $125.00 who have been added to the "Honor of the entire Supervisory force to the project has not resulted in as tribute $1.50 per month; $200.00 or cific Electric from 1924 to date as ued was established on J anuary 15th Roll" since the last issue of the encourage and foster the fullest co­ much delay or slowing of schedules over shall contribute $2.00 per month. Passenger Conductor, One Man Car as a trial operation over Garvey Magazine; · and, to all of them we operation amang the many individ­ as was anticipated. and Motor Coach Operator, Freight Avenue, Atlantic Boulevard, Gage The circular also states that while extend most sincere best wishes: uals engaged in the performance of Conductor, and Freight Brakeman. Avenue, Pacific Boulevard and Ran­ the Company has always contributed Alvin Potter, Transportation Dept., service; to constantly strive to ac­ SIGNALMEN HOLD PICNIC a s ubstantial sum each month to the As is well known on this property, 20 years of service. complish improvements and better­ dolph Street. Signalmen of the Pacific Electric, support of the Hospital Association, Mr. C. T. Nolan served as General J. Richard Johnson, Trans portation ments; as well as to engage in studies Results of the operation during the together with their families, held a its contribution, effective July 1st, Chairman of t he Brotherhood of Dept., 0 years service. of conditions with the view of bring­ trial period showed conclusively that st enjoyable picnic at Alhambra will be increased. Railroad Trainmen for the past seven Ernest T. Packard, Transporta­ ing about more efficient, attractive there was not sufficient travel to war­ mo City Park on Sunday, August 4th. The increase in the contributions years and his selection and promo­ tion Dept., 25 years service. and economical operation. rant t he operation, and that a con­ to the Hospital Association, which tion from train service to fill the po­ tinuance of the line could not be jus­ Many Signalmen of the Southern Pa­ John H. Daly, Transportation For the benefit of those who are must be kept upon a self-sustaining sition of Assistant Safety Supervisor tified. cific Company and their families Dept., 19 years service. not familiar with the purpose of basis, is brought about by increases was made solely because of his quali­ in the route or fre­ were guests of our boys at the pic­ Wm. H. Fanning, Transportation Staff Meetings, let it be explained No change in the cost of drugs, supplies and fi cations, fitness and abili ty to per­ quency of service will be made on nic. The morning was given over to Dept., 40 years service. that the Transportation Department hospitalization, and by the desire of form the particular type of work re­ the Garfield Avenue Motor Coach swimming; and, athletic sports with Michael De Lisle, Engineering conducts Staff Meetings twice month­ the management to maintain, as has quired in advancing our accident pre­ line between South Pasadena and prize awards filled the afternoon Dept., 22 years service. ly, for the purpose of discussing the always been the case, a high stand­ vention program. Monterey Park. hours. Carl F. Bonney, Mechanical Dept., above mentioned problems and possi­ ard of medical and surgical service 33 years service. ble solutions, exchanging ideas con­ for the employes of this company. adjustment of contributions or the Bert R. Tipton, Mechanical Dept., cerning operating practices and meth­ THE ALISO VIADUCT AGENCY CHANGE AT GARDENA The expenses of the Hospital De­ character of service re nd er~d b~ re­ 19 years service. ods of supervision; advancing sug­ Work is progressing on the Aliso F. H. Bradley, Pacific Electric exceeded the income during duced; and, it is certain that the de­ L. Martin, Engineering partment Edgar gestions for improvement in oper­ :Viaduct Project, one of the largest, agent at Gardena, has been assigned cision of the Hospital Management years service. 1939 in t he amount of $14,918.00; Dept., 32 ating conditions and service, and in­ 1f not the largest, grade separation temporarily to the passenger depart­ for the first fi ve months of 1940 to increase the scale of co ntributions, F elston, Transportation and Victor cluding a general training program. projects yet undertaken in Los An­ ment of the Southern Pacific in Los ending May 31st, the loss has rather than depreciate the service Dept., 22 years service. Varying somewhat from the usual geles. Angeles, during the summer rush amounted to $7,902.00. will be unanimously endorsed by the Daniel S. Murray, Mechanical and customary procedure of holding Pacific Electric trains of the Pasa­ ticket sales. His place is being filled One of two alternatives was faced employes of this Company. Dept., 26 years service. staff meetings devoted entirely to dena, Glendora, Sierra Vista, Al­ at the present time by J. C. Sams, by the Hospital Management, either We have all of us held our Medi­ Elmina Case, Mechanical Dept., business matters, an enjoyable di- hambra and San Bernardino Lines relief agent. income must be increased by a re- cal Department in high esteem, and 16 years service. 4 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE August 10, 1940 August 10, 1940

~lTIR WATrNAU'$ Glendale- Burbank Line Improvements ,_. N E 0 T 5- the Beverly Hills-Santa Monica Line. To provide storage space for Mo­ AB()IIf 11/AT Street Improvements and Re­ __ ... ,._. !R TN/I~ habilitation of Tracks Under tor Coaches of our San Bernardino Line, Newport-Balboa Line, and Gee, August 1 again . . . almost Way Coaches of the Motor Transit Dis­ Christmas.... Have you got your trict using the Fifth and Los Ange­ shopping list made out? ... Roy Early in July reconstruction and les Union Bus Station, a parking lot Swanson should have Jean Fogerty shifting of tracks was begun on the has been paved and improved on on his. Saw him walking down the Glendale-Burbank Line, between Pa­ Maple Avenue between the Viaduct hall with arm around her the other cific Avenue and Brand Boulevard in and the Maple Avenue Substation. day and she is such a nice girl. Glendale, brought about by the open­ Facilities have also been arranged Wonder if Mrs. Fogerty knows this ing and improvement of the south at Balboa to care for the Jay-over js going on. driveway of Glenoaks Avenue, the of Coaches at that point. AI Blunt repairing Motor Coaches City of Glendale having originated at Redondo says he took his fi shing the project some time ago. Comple­ COACH RE-ROUTE IN POMONA tion is expected within a very short pole with him, was a foggy day, when Effective Aug. 1st the Los Ange­ he was ready to go home he had time. Involved in the changes is the re­ les-San Bernardino Motor Coach Line hooked two fish. Some fog! rerouted in the City of Pomona location of one of the Company's was Ted Cuccia, real railroad man, likes order to bring the principal stop Section Camps. in to be around the tracks.... Tracks city at the Southern Pacific A part of the rehabilitation plans in that seem to fascinate him. . . . Trying MAJ-GEN. WALTI of the Company is the re-construction Station. to figure out how he can parlay a to do this was obtained For of 6,577 feet of the 3-track section Permission Left to Right: Lt. Col. C. M. R eadin Watts local to a Long Beach Limited the Railroad Commission in its Lt. Col. C. H. Belt (Pacific Electric S1 of the Glendale line, between Sunset from and come up with a Daylight Lim­ some time ago at which time Major D. H. Huddelson, Capt. R. D. Ma> Boulevard and Effie Street; and, the order ited. Handicapper at heart, Bowling the establishment of the line was au­ re-construction of 2, 796 feet of league should throw out averages ed. double track line between; Fargo thoriz and let Ted handicap them. Could The route within the city of Po­ Street and Lorna Vista. These pro­ Railway Military J -prepare a chart every Friday night. mona now is, Holt Avenue, Main jects being commenced August 1st Might read like this mth probable through Southern Pacific Sta­ and completion is expected prior to Street, -pin average as shown: tion grounds, Garey Avenue, Holt Over I0,000 Men With The the conversion of service to "all J. Gowanlock-185 thence over route heretofore rail" sometime in September when Avenue, Complete Equipment in Trans Good stretch thrower. operated. Herman Grenke-182 the new "streamline" equipment shaiJ To Fort Lewis on Sunday, Aug. have arrived and is ready for service. Prefers the rail. SHOP PROGRAM ON TIME Ed Hasenyager-168 The re-construction of this project In connection mth preparatim involv­ Will bear down in stretch. mJJ cost in the neighborhood of $35,- The rehabilitation program for Army and National Guard Joi1 refurnish­ R. M. Cobb-167 000. ing the reconstruction and Maneuvers and training at Fo: at the Tor­ Has beaten the top one. ing of the 600-class cars Lewis, Washington, the railways ser' time" reports B. Manley-165 EL MONTE AGENT HONORED rance Shops is "on ing the states of California, Nevad of Will scatter the maple. At the Annual Election of the El F. E. Geibel, Superintendent and Oregon, demonstrated 'durin1 exclusive of six G. Oliver-124 Monte Chamber of Commerce held Equipment. To date, the first week of August what the: Room for improvement. recently, Claude Anderson, Pacific cars of the 1200-class reconstructed could be depended on doing in aidint Johnny Stockberger-123 Electric Agent in that city, was re­ for the San Bernardino Line, 50 of the defense of the Nation wheneve: Thrown out last. elected as one of the 12 directors of the 600-class have been put through called upon. Predominant in tho the shops and are now in local service South Did you have a birthday in July? t hat organization. The El Monte Her­ West Coast movement was the in Los Angeles, and a remarkably ern Pacific Company; and, in thE Did the trio call and sing Happy ald says, mth reference to the newly fine job has been done on them. By con­ Birthday? Ask Geo. Crystal, L. Beck­ elected directors: "All are active handling of the Los Angeles the first of the year 100 of that series tingent, the Pacific Electric playe

ACCIDENT PREVENTION The word "Prevention" means, lit­ erally, "Before it Comes." As ap­ SAVE ON plied to accidents, if effective, it means that this particular accident MEALS, ETC. will not occur. Practically all hazards in traffic • which cause death and serious injury come up suddenly and unexpectedly. Many employes are now en­ You who handle our equipment regularly know that you must be t he advantages of Pa­ joying ready for a split-second move any cific Electric Restaurant and time and at any place, and that the News Service coupon books other fellow, be he driver or pedes­ which may be secured for cash trian, is liable to do just what he to do under the circum­ or can be handled by payroll ought not stances and leaves it up to you to deductioJJ. These books con­ spring that priceless result of train­ tain $3.30 in coupons and are ing, the subconscious movement to sold to employes for $3.00, ef­ prevent, even before the mind acts fecting a 10 per cent saving. to order such movement. Your duty is to be at all times on Coupons are accepted in pay­ the alert and remember that to allow ment for meals at Restaurants your attention to be distracted for a nd Fountains operated by the even one second may spell disaster. skill as an operator is of no company in 6th & Main Streets Your 11 11 value unless your attention is fixed and Subway Terminals in Los on what is going on ahead of you. , - Angeles and at Long Beach TUcker 7272? - 1nformation Please We all admire the fellow who al­ Station. They are also valid Folks, it's a sight. Just stick your ways has his machine under his con­ for trade at News Stands in What? W hich ? Where? When? neck around the southwest corner of trol; that means he has himself under these station s and at Pasadena Why? Who? the fourth floor hall some day and control too. listen to what's going on in Room Station. Pacific Electric "Information" had 401. It will make either a grateful VISIT CRYSTAL CAVES E mployes desiring to ar­ to have a new telephone switchboard, Christian or a jibbering idiot out of Percy Butler, of the Macy Street range for payroll deduction and now they've got it. you if you stay long enough, and you Mechanical Department, accompani­ won't need to stay long. should requ est immediate su­ They had to have a new room-and ed by his family, and his mother, -they've got it also. It's no wonder that they just grunt Mrs. Ida Butler, who retired from perior to furnish approved Why? when off duty. Pacific Electric service some time Form 8998, Sales Authority Well because they had just worn You wouldn't even have a grunt ago, recently enjoyed a most inter­ and Deduction Order , for pre­ the old one out talking to it. For left. esting motor trip to Crystal Caves As for the new quarters-well, sentation at one of following years and years the girls had dished in the Sequoia National Park. that's just an adjunct to the switch­ concessions w h e r e coupon out information over the wires until they had been worn down to the board, however the girls like it. It's Mrs. Stubblefield-When my sister Books are books are stocked. thickness of silk thread. The switches cooler these days, it's got a nice was in Europe before the war, she also on sale for cash at these had been shoved back and forth and roomy "powder" room and sich-and saw a woman hitched to a mule. -it takes their minds off of some of locations: forth and back until they just stag­ happened at the eternal grind of "INFORMA­ Mrs. O'Jawish-That gered into place; and, sometimes they too. TION" PLEASE." my wedding, PACIFIC ELECTRIC didn't even stagger. Conversation be­ gan to get so mixed up that t he cus­ "I won't get married until I find a RESTAURANT Alford-! think that new girl in tomers got their information scram­ one that grandpa mar­ the office has a soft spot in her heart girl like the 6t h & Main Streets Station bled instead of straight up. ried." Yezzer, it's been a terrible strain for me. Says she's always thinking of me. "Huh! They don't have women like • on the old board, because we've got that today." the "talkinest" set of eight wimmen Boitsky-Why, man, a girl doesn't The soft spot "That's funny! Grandpa only mar­ PACIFIC ELECTRIC in America. They have to be that think with her heart. must be in her head. ried her yesterday." RESTAURANT way to get through the day with an Su bw ay Termin al average of 5000 questions coming total of 231 men leaving Sacramento, the 185th Infantry and 115th Medi­ over the wires every eighteen hours, and total of 26 cars. cal from Long Beach, Compton, backed up by 5000 different tempera­ Saving to You on Main units of the 160th Infantry, Monrovia, Ontario. • ments and some of 'em not so sweet; 40th Division headquarters, 115th That train picked up additional and, if you don't think t hese girls 15% AUTO INSURANCE PACIFIC ELECTRIC Medical and Quartermaster units, men and equipment en route at Han­ have a heavenly harp coming to them and 80th Brigade headquarters - ford, Visalia, Fresno, Turlock, Mo­ SODA FOUNTAIN just stand alongside that switchboard • total of 1597 men and equipment, desto and Oakdale-making total of Long B each Stati on almost any time, any day at any hour Through You r Grou p Auto Insurance Pla n Arranged by th e P. E. Club of which 1325 men were 160th In­ 981 men and 50 cars. and watch 'em deliver the "Info". fantry - departed from Exposition A he-thing on that switchboard TERMS MAY BE ARRANGED The second train with 624 men Park early Sunday morning, August • would last about as long as the pro­ of 251st Coast Artillery from Long • 4th in three long trains with total PACIFIC ELECTRIC verbial snowball in-Yuma; and, not Beach, San Pedro and Glendale, left he would be going down See P. A. DuBOSE of the of 102 cars. NEWS STAND only that, Two additional trains left Sun­ Los Angeles at 3 :30 a.m. Sunday, the road talking to himself and head­ At P. E. Clu b Wm. L. Thomas Agency 448 S. Hill St. day morning, Aug. 4. The first at Aug. 4 in 10 flat cars, 5 box cars, 3 Pa sa dena Station ed in the general direction of Patton TU . 7272 TR. 3526 3:15 a.m., 17 cars, with 290 men of kitchen cars and 19 tour ist cars. or Norwalk-and going fast. 9 8 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE August 10, 1940 August 10, 1940 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE 0 SRFETV nEWS ~

SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Passengers struck by doors, stand­ no passengers in safety zone-in Membership on the Trainmen's ing or leaning in doorway after hav­ front of the doors or along the side by, Historian. Mrs. Safety Advisory Committee for the ing boarded car. of car or between the curb and PACIFIC ELECTRIC CLUB PACIFIC ELECTRIC CAMP Anna Tucke!-', month By H. E. De Mrs. Cora Newhouse, Mrs. Bess1e of August, will consist of the Passenger's hand caught between safety zone who are intending to MONTHLY BULLETIN Nyse, Manager following train and motor coach em­ door and door sill, while boarding or board your car or motor coach. In a recent issue of the Magazine Fackler, Executive mC o m i t t e e Wednesday, August 14: . Women. ployees assigned to represent the dif­ alighting as doors were being op­ When closing doors on 600 and P. E. Rod & Gun Club Monthly I suggested that it might be a good Meetmg Following ferent terminals and classes of ser­ erated. 700-class equipment with the left 7 :30 p .m. Refreshments. idea to quit mulling over those vaca­ the Installation Mr. Thursday, August 15: 0. A. Smith, Pres. of the Pac. Elec. vices operated: Passengers struck by doors, ac­ hand, at the same time hold your t P. E. Women's Club Afternoon Card Party tionland folders you had acquired Ry. Co. was introduced. L. G. Wilson ...... San Bernardino count of door engine out of adjust­ right hand in position to immediately 1 :00 p.m. Prizes to winne r s. and come on up to the Camp, to a Mr. Smith 3 then presented the Unit with the Na­ W. C. Nolan ...... Butte Street ment. reverse the closing movement of the Frt~e'ri~a~gu~:g~o n: Auxiliary Unit No. 321 real, "one stop" vacation spot, where tional Flag and the Unit J. Borger ...... Pasadena Passenger struck by doors while doors, should some passenger sud­ Monthly Night Card Party-8 :00 p.m.;­ you will find everything for a com­ Banner. Bridge, Pinochle, 500 and_ Bunco. Admts­ These were accepted by Mrs. W. E. Coleman ...... Macy Street alighting. denly rush forward to board your plete vacation within our own camp Lillian sion 25c-Prizes to wtnners-Refresh­ Lyons, 23 District National _Defense J. T. Tribbett...... Long Beach Passenger's foot caught in step of car. Devote your entire attention to ments. grounds. E. C. Robertson Chairman and a Past Pres1dent of ...... Los Angeles front exit door being closed while the operating of the doors, while TuA~~;j~a~ugL:;i;J= Post No. 321 R egular Some of you came and have gone, our Unit. Mrs. Lyons very graciously W. F . Reardon ...... Subway Terminal attempting to board car. closing them. Meeting-S :00 p.m. others have made reservations and P. E. Stiller ...... Glendale Small American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 321 accepted the colors and expressed the child in arms of passenger A review of the accident reports Regular are coming. But how about you? C. A. Meeting-S :00 p.m. appreciation of the Unit and our Fuller...... W est Hollywood alighting from rear treadle door as submitted by trainmen, in many 0 Still planning some long tiresome Fr!f:i~ s ::r~~i~; Safety Advisory Commit­ pride in being the recipients of such J. B. Yorke ...... Ocean Park caught as door closed. cases clearly indicate the passenger trip that you won't get over for a tee Meeting-10 :00 a.m. beautiful flags. She then introduced H. B. McCollum .. Motor Transit Dist. Treadle step door of motor coach was in plain view of the Conductor Thursday, September 5: month after you get back on the P. E. Women's Club Afternoon Card Mr. Horton of Hollywood Post The date for the next regular closed on passenger alighting. prior to the time of being struck by job? Well, it just "ain't worth it." who Pilrty-1 :00 p.m. Prizes to winners . dedicated the flags in a most impres­ meeting of the Trainmen's Safety Motor coach operator closed door the doors and that more careful at­ Tuesday, September 10: You can get to the Camp in a American Legion Pos t No. 321 Regular sive ceremony, assisted by the Leon­ Advisory Committee will be August on passenger boarding coach. tention could have avoided the acci­ couple of hours, not days, enjoy a Semi-monthly Meeting-S :00 p.m. ard Wood Auxiliary Drill Team, this 30, 1940, commencing at 10:00 A.M., Passenger's foot, passenger stand­ dent, also a big majority of these American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 321 good restful vacation and get back Semi-monthly Meeting- was followed by the singing of the at the Pacific Electric Club Rooms, ing in door well of motor coach, accidents are during daylight hours, S :00 p.m. on the old job with a new lease on Wednesday, September 11 : Star Spangled Banner by Miss Alice Los Angeles. caught as door was opened. and most of the accidents are at P. E. Rod & Gun Club Regular Mont~ly life. And you will be surprised at During the month and prior to the Intending passenger cutting hand points where a very small number of Meeting- ? :30 p.m. Followed by Motton how little a vacation trip to our Johnson. Picture Show. Mr. Neal Vickery, Manager of the date of the conference we are hope­ by pounding on glass of door, break­ passengers are boarding and alight­ Thursday, Septem her 12: Camp will cost. P. E. Pacific Electric Club spoke a few ful that the above named men will ing same while calling attetntion of ing. It seems reasonable to believe Women's Club Afte rnoon Meeting September is a delightful month and Program-! :00 p.m. words· in which he expressed his give some thought and study to our Conductor. that when door accidents are gener- in the mountains, so if you cannot pleasu're in being able to witness accident problems on the district The cooperation of Conductors and . ally avoided at points where a great come up during August, plan to AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY such an impressive ceremony. where they are employed with the Motor Coach Operators is earnestly many passengers are handled at one spend a week or so with us next By Martha Harper Mr. Jack Landis who has just re­ view of submitting any suggestions solicited to assist in our campaign of stop, it is also possible to do so where month. or subjects for discussion of a con­ eliminating as many of these inci­ only a few are handled. Installation of Officers for the com­ turned from Boys State, having been Reservations, to Da.te, for August sent there structive nature in the interests of dents as may be humanly possible. Motormen can also assist the Con­ ing year took place at a joint meet­ by the Pacific Electric Rail­ J. N. Shafer A. H. Doeg way Post advancing our efforts to prevent The fundamental cure is carefulness ductor at stops, where the car ing with the Pac. Elec. Ry. Post. The 321 gave an outline of what is Ruth Lindsay J . Lowe avoidable accidents. on the part of our Conductors and standing with doors open meeting was opened by Commander occurred there and presented the cer­ waiting for C. L. Mullin E. J. Hasengager Any employee having any sugges­ Operators and your cooperation and the traffic signal to change to "GO" Broberg who after welcoming the tificates of merits and awards he re­ A. G. Pederson W. P. Emanuel ceived. He then thanked tion will assist your Committee if you assistance will contribute much in by carefully observing through side guests, introduced Mrs. Alice New­ the Post for J as. Selfridge P. Bertolio having given him write each sugges tion on a separate improving our accident record. view mirror whether or not there man, Pres. of the Unit. Mrs. Newman the opportunity to are S. Tarver Mrs. W. B. Nesbet piece of paper and hand it to your Trainmen should in each case, any intending passengers approach­ introduced the distinguished guests, attend. Orson Wells M. H. Stowell Mrs. Myra Belle Clemmons, the Committeeman so he may present it where doors are out of adjustment, ing the doors, and when all is seen among whom were Mr. 0. A. Smith, E. E. Campbell W. A. Cunningha1 newly installed President at the meeting for discussion. and not operating properly, immed­ to be clear, give two taps of the gong Pres. of the Pac. Elec. Ry. Co., Mr. then pre­ M. Ghezzi B. C. Edmonds iately report same to proper officer, to notify the Conductor that the sig­ Neal Vickery, Manager Pac. Elec. sided. Jas. Cullock Helen Seymour Mrs. Alice Newman DOOR ACCIDENTS-A SERIOUS in order that they can be properly nal has changed to Club. Mrs. Dorothy Baker, 23 District who is now Jr. proceed. In no H. E. H ustis & Party PROBLEM maintained in good working order. President. Mrs. Sylvia Winters, newly Past President was presented a Past case give away to violent pounding Chas. A. Speelma1J. E. Neville Strange as it may seem, during the Do not continue to operate the car elected President of the Los Angeles President's pin by Mrs. Phyllis of the gong as this only causes Roy Atkinson W. V. Roberts first six months of this year our ac­ figuring you have only one or two further confusion. County Council Auxiliary and Past Withee, also a bouquet of flowers cident records indicate a total of 101 more trips, and can then turn car District President, Mrs. I. Bergoon, from her Unit. Mrs. Newman then expressed her thanks for the co-op­ door accidents experienced on the over to the next man without going Jimmy- Elsie and her husband Past County Council Pres., Mrs. Lucy mony even more impressive. eration received in the past year system, which includes both rail and to the trouble to do anything about don't talk to each other any more. Lee Dept. Chapeau Salon 32 of the The following Officers were in­ and for the privilege motor coach operations. it. Alma-You don't say? 40-S, Mrs. G. Greenleaf, 23 District stalled for the coming year : Mrs. of having served as President. She also expr An analysis of these occurrences Trainmen and operators are the Jimmy-No, they scream. Child Welfart Chmn., Mrs. R. Cronk, Myra Belle Clemmons, President, essed her shows that 53 such incidents were only ones who have this situation Pres., of the Pac. Elec. Women's - M~·s. Lillian M. Lyons, 1st Vice Pres. pride in the pin presented ~er an_d said she would always chensh th1s caused while passengers were board­ entirely wit}!.in their control, there­ Mr. Smith: "Your wife used to be Club, Mrs. Newman then turned the Mrs. Kathryn Brown, 2nd Vice Pres. with fond ing either cars or coaches. fore they are the ones who must so nervous, now she doesn't seem to meeting over to Mrs. D. Baker, who Mrs. Alice Newman, Jr., Past Pres. memories. We were proud and pleased to have Study of this type of accident in­ bring about the desired r esults in show a sign of it. What did you do was the Installing Officer, she was Mrs. Ellen Bryant, Secretary. Mrs. so dicates they were attributable to the this operation by eliminating the ac­ for her?" assisted by the Leonard Wood Auxil­ Phyllis Withee, Treasurer. Mrs. Bern­ many guests and to know that so many of this great family following causes: cidents. Mr. Blank: "That was easy. The iary Drill Team who also gave an ex­ ice Nichols, Chaplain. Mrs. Maybelle of Paci_fic Electric Railway Employees Passengers struck by doors when Before closing the doors, observe doctor simply told her that her ner­ hibition drill, which was enthusias­ Smith, Sgt. at Arms. Mrs. Cora New­ were m­ boarding. very closely, making sure there are vousness was a sign of age." tically r eceived and made the cere- house, Marshall. Mrs. Patricia Ogles- terested in the affairs of the Unit. 10 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE August 10, 1940 August 10, 1940 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE 11

PACIFIC ELECTRIC WOMEN'S a reprint from the Glendale News­ Club column, will be extended to bag another hunter. CLUB NEWS Press issue of July 30th which sets include a few more outstanding per­ For the past several years it has By Mrs. W. H. Shoup forth the results of the matches held sonalities. been my privilege to hunt with a We are glad to see the summer on July 29th, the first matches of There is Wallace Bone, better party of real sportsmen, in all the IDEPARTMENTAL NEWS NOTES I card parties so well attended. Every the final round. known as the "bone of contention," name implies. The Manley a nd Smith one seems to have a good time. Harper Leads Airmen To Win night trouble shooter for the Signal party is conducted from start to tion a man does not stay home so Our President, Mrs. Crunk, wishes Paced by J. Harper, who rolled 233 Division and general roustabout at finish, in as fine a sportsman's man­ PURCHASING DEPT. NOTES John traveled to Y osemeite where the mothers of young children who in his last game, Air Associates hand­ the Subway and P. E. Building. If ner as could be hoped for anywhere. By Ray Cragin he camped for a few days and then would like to attend club meetings ed th!! News-Press a 3-1 licking in Wallace can't fix it, he is sure to Some of the long hikes make you to the Fair. John J r. who now re­ to know that next year there will be a Mercantile league match last night call a signalman that can. so tired you wonder how you can sides in San Diego accompanied his a nursery with competent women in at the Glendale Vacations are on in full force. Mr. Bowling academy. Further search through the arc­ ever live through it, but we always Dad. charge to look after the children dur­ Pacific Clarence Swartz has returned from Electric downed Adams' hives unearthed two more members have and I have always considered Miss Alpha Barrett, the lone mem­ ing the meetings, so we hope to see Fountain Lunch, 3-1, and J ohnston a two week trip around the state, of worthy mention. it a great honor to be invited on ber of the weaker sex at the Tor­ the attendance increase considerab taking in ly. Oil Tools beat the J ohnston T esters, Sir Stanley M. Reid, the venerable these hunting trips. the Fair and it is reported rance Store, is also vacationing. The A special board meeting was called 3-1. Summaries: he once drove by HollyPark. second trick towerman at Oneonta Another member of our Club who young lady had plans to journey to for Tuesday, July Oth , at the home Glendale N ews -Press The head man of this Department, Rupert ------190- 578 Tower, in the suburb of the Cr own we cannot compliment too highly on Moline and Chicago, Illinois, but of the President. ------199 189 Mr. Thornburn left a few days ago Whitworth ...... 157 142 161- 460 City. When the silly old fog lifted his good work is Scott Braley. Scott there was some doubt if she would A number of club women have en­ Gregory ------195 175 141- 511 for his vacation and was headed over jolly old England, this old bean has been Fishing Captain for several go. When leaving she had not made joyed vacations this summer, among Weigand ------158 156 127- 44 1 for the fishing grounds of Northern Anderson ------180 124 136- 440 made his getaway, using Plymouth years but is better known for his up her mind. them Mrs. J. B. Green, who went to Handicap + ------36 36 36- 108 California. W e understand he had a Totals ...... , ... 9 25 822 Rock as his stepping stone, into our wonderful work with the boys in the August Zurborg and family visited Chicago to attend the graduation of 791-2538 secret ambition to land a GREAT good old U.S.A. He has never re­ Junior Division. Scott and his Juniors friends and relatives in Stockton her son, Warren, from medical Air Associates big trout and give his fellow officials S hirey ...... 135 turned to his native shire and has remind one of an old hen with a and camped under the big trees in school. 166 164- 465 something to shoot at. Harper ...... 176 170 233- 579 no desire to (at this time). By Jove brood of chicks. Calavaras County. August took in Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller went Coug hron ...... 164 152 1 55- 471 at that h e i.s England's loss, and our George Quesenbery has returned the Frog jumping contest and now to San Francisco to the Fair and had Stuber ...... 142 174 172- 488 Staley ...... 192 157 170- 519 gain. from one week of his vacation and is seen hopping all around the store. Handicap + 57 57 57- 171 P. E. MASONIC CLUB such a good time they are planning ...... Another is Wesley (Goodfellow) did he cover the ground. He made You may have read the book "The on making another trip to the north­ By Ed Ha.senyager Totals ...... 866 876 951-2693 Scranton. League of Nations. Second the P. E. Camp at Lake Arrowhead, Keeper of the Bees" but if you want ern city. Adams' Fountain Lunch trick operator at Watts Tower. A na­ If this appeared in a dispatch from had several swims at Redondo to see him call at the Torrance Store. Mr. and Mrs. Crunk spent several Vallance ...... 200 137 154- 491 Berlin-"Adolph Hitler has, in Wolfe ...... 159 148 143- 450 tive "Buckeye", later an "Okie" six Plunge and then attended the Bro­ The young man was stung in four days in Yosemite Bond ...... 175 151 Valley. 146- 472 where he held the position as post­ years, built 44,000 bridges in Ger­ t herhood Picnic at Catalina Island. places the other day. Torrance, El Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Booth also Hofman ...... 99 152 140- 391 many. His labor battalions have Adams ...... 14 7 169 147- 463 master in a one man town, but itchy Oh yes, we learn unofficially that Monte, Garvey and Monterey Park. went t o San Handicap 34 38 Francisco, as did Mr. + ...... 38- 110 feet and the lure of orange juice constructed more than 110,000 miles he met a Sweet Young Lady at the The young man we are talking about and Mrs. Hornbuckle and Mr. and of truck roads and country roads. Totals ...... 814 795 768-2177 and sunshine caused him to migrate Island and romance might be just is that Arkansas boy Ralph "Beeler Mrs. L. E. Murphy. Pacific Electric Under· command of the Labor Front, around the corner. Blackburn ...... 128 151 214- 493 still further west. This closed the Boy" Long. Mrs. A. C. Smith, having acquired 2,000,000 trees h ave been planted, Dorothea Beranek VISI­ Perry ...... 14 5 188 158- 491 Post Office. Mr. Scrantoan is whiz was also a If you see a sign in Torrance two new sons-in-laws during the sum­ Houston ...... 132 132 156- 420 at pool, though he sometimes gets and 5,200,000 dams have been built tor to Catalina Island for the Picnic. reading "Cow fo1' Sale" do not be mer is spending a couple weeks at Swanson ...... 178 179 132- 489 to control erosion" . .. the reaction Dot says a girl needs an outing after Birmingham ...... 169 157 2 16- 542 behind the eight ball. Not often, as surprised. Fred Hopkins attended the Crestline resting after all the excite­ Handicap + ...... 32 32 32- 96 "Snooker" is his specialty. He may would be: dictatorship certainly gets passing S P invoices for a while. Hollywood Bowl a few nights ago ment. things done. A democracy can't Ruth Bushard attended the Totals ...... 784 839 908-2531 be seen almost daily in action on Pur­ and when it was over he had missed Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ruppell spent Johnston T esters exhibition games at the P. E. Club. match it. Imagine 5,200,000 dams! chasing Agents Picnic July 27th at the last bus for Torrance and had several days at Catalina and Mrs. Parker ...... 94 147 102- 343 Well! this work has been done, Griffith Park. She showed t he boys B . Johnston ...... 144 149 102- 395 Donations are now in order for to stay in town. T'is r eported Fred Hart and daughter Betty are enjoy­ M. Johnson sr ...... 118 123 144- 385 the purchase of toupees for Cecil not in Germany, but in the U.S.A., by and girls how to run and came home is going to sell his cow and move to ing an Eastern trip. M. J ohnston jr...... 154 119 158- 431 CCC boys, all enlisted on a volun­ with a nice big Mirror. She says Harris ...... 158 154 168- 480 Kirby, first trick operator at Slau­ Town. The different committees are busy tary basis, Handicap + ...... 104 104 104- 312 son Tower and Ned Rich, electric with nobody shoved come over some time and see your Royce Robertson and wife and all working and planning for the Bazaar around by a Fuhrer.-Samuel Graf­ self as others see you. Totals ...... 772 696 welder for the Eng·i neering Depart­ the children attended t he Picnic at and will tell us something of what 778-2346 ton in N.Y. Johnston Oil Tools ment. They should be turned in to Post. Rosemary Gill, Daughter of F. E. Catalina I sland. Fred Hopkins and they are doing at the opening club Trimble ...... 212 188 125- 525 The visit of your Degree Corps Gill, our Stationer, won the State Highnote ...... 114 119 Lee Cash, Mother and Olea Davis who is pro­ meeting. So be sure to be there. 104- 357 Room 689 P. E. Bldg., as T. Andrew ...... 134 15 1 11 3- 398 to Golden State on July 18 was a Honor test of the Junior Catholic prietor of the P. E. Restaurant also Bettis ...... 157 1 62 soon as possible. However, they don't 133- 452 complete success. The work was put Daughters and as a r eward was giv­ made the trip. SUMMER BOWLING N. Andrew ...... 145 154 163- 462 put marble tops on cheap f urniture. Handicap + ...... 54 54 54- 162 Qn in the usual efficient manner. en 10 Days vacation, expenses paid, Flash, August Zurborg is painting A Pacific Electric bowling team, More details on this subject at a later date. Although the attendance was good at Camp Teresita Pines, a girls camp his house. Boy, do not go to Tor­ represented by Birmingham, Swan­ Totals ...... 816 828 712-2356 it is to be regretted that a club in the San Bernardino Mountains. rance; it is contagious. son, Perry, and Blackburn of the Important season's opening soon P. E. ROD AND GUN CLUB with a membership of nearly 400 The honor test consisted of not miss­ Freight Traffic Department and Don will be dove season and deer hunting By Artie Skelton more do not turn out at these visits. ing a meeting for 12 months, se­ Houston of the Transportation De­ season. No changes from the rules Personals ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Last month this column curing most members for the organi­ partment, is entered in the Mercan­ carried followed last year. It is our hope the conceptions of one of our good Brother Newton High and Mrs. zation, and completing a course of By Victor P. Labbe tile Bowling League at the Glendale that all who go out for this sport members, on the personnel High are on a three weeks auto tour study in home economics. Nice going Bowling Academy. This league is at the will live up to the Sportsman's Creed Subway Tower. This, having of the Northwest. The last heard of Young Lady. The reports are very favorable an 850 handicap league and the met and return h ome safely with a rea­ re­ with the approval of the them they were at Crater Lake and News from Torrance garding Arthur Hildebrandt matches are played on Monday night. hundreds of sonable bag of game. Remember it who is followers of the P. E. reported having a delightful trip. Frank Winterburg, General Mo­ confined at the Veterans Hospital at The Pacific Electric team has given Rod and Gun is far better to miss a shot, than to Brother Edgar Martin whom his tors best customer, now has a new Sawtelle and he will be glad a fairly good account of itself so far, to see friends all call " Big Ed", who retired Pontiac. Frank says it is a Pontiac his old friends. The visiting hours are as reflected by the following tabu­ REPORT OF VITAL STATISTICS-JULY 1940 on June 1 has had the misfortune to but his friends say when he lifted from 1 :30 p.m. to 3 :00 p.m. lation of team positions after the Death Claims Group have had a rather severe heart at­ up the hood it was a Cheve. How The overhead and signal dept. have first game of the final round : Name Occupa.tion Died Insurance Mortuary tack. It is most sincerely hoped that about it Frank? just one cake after another. Won Lost Francisco Martinez-Laborer ------·------· 7- 9-40 Yes No he \vill have a speedy and complete Little Sling Shot (Bob) Cain Jean Fogarty plans to go to the Johnston Oil Tools ------28 16 John F. Fing-Retired Foreman ______: ______1-15-40 Yes Yes recovery. We all wish him a long bought Franks Dodge and his Pop mountains on her vacation. She hopes Pacific Electric ------25 19 John H. Elliott-Retired Watchman ______7-15-40 and happy retirement. Yes Yes "Two Gun" has given up his billiards to find romance in the hills. H. E. D. Glendale News-Press ______25 19 William J. McDonald-Retired Foreman ...... 7-15-40 No Yes John F. King passed to his Great and summoned the family from Mis­ will see to that. Air Associates ------19 25 Vernon A. Light-Motorman ----··------7-21-40 Yes No Reward on July 15. Brother King souri to ride around town with them. Harvey Smith spent his vacation in Adam's Fountain Lunch .. 18 26 William F. Judge-Retired Motorman 7-~9-40 ...... Yes Yes was a very active member of our John VanDerZee found July a the Rocky Mountains. Took a burro Johnston Testers ------17 27 Employes' Wives' Death Benefit Fund club in its earlier days. W e extend good menth for a vacation. He sold The q uality of competition in­ along. Harvey got kicked by the Name Died Wife of Department to the bereaved family our sincere the family trailer and purchased a volved in this league is illustrated by burro and says next time he'll go Allice M. Conklin ...... July 9, 1940 ...... Harry L. Conklin ...... Transportation sympathy. Buick. With a new car and a vaca- alone. August 12 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE 10, 1940 August 10, 1940 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE 13

there is Betty Demerle dreams of love and room on the 4th flo or. It is a big a speed limit of 45 miles per Happy birthday to: Conductor Wheeler's envelope was ACCOUNTING DEPT. Fred Middleton the boy friend she left in New York. improvement over the old spot, being hour. NOTES ______Aug. 2 in eight one dollar bills instead of a Ken Pomeroy Says knitting is a great help to make much more quiet and having better A Stag Smoker sponsored by the By N. E. Cates ______Aug. 5 $10 bill. Now Martha is worried for Bob Labbe ______one forget. ventilation. Southern California Passenger Asso­ Aug. 7 fear he might put in a claim for a Walt Dekema, the world renowned ciation was given at the Herman Harry Dietsch left for San Fran­ Hayward Bob Labbe went on a long motor Grenke ------···Aug. 9 r efund on the strength of that item. soccer player, from Holland, is plan­ Hotel on July 24th. A good time Mr. Chas. H. Keller cisco and points north on his vaca­ was trip to Yosemite and Lake Tahoe. Don't worry, Martha; anyone appre­ ning on a team of his own. Applica­ tion. enjoyed by all who attended, includ­ (Retired) ciative He said that he was driving till Reports are that he had a very pleas­ ---·· -·------···-···Aug. 12 enough to make you that tions will be accepted. See Doc Ful­ ing Henry Eggert, Norman T. Sewall Ual his wife told him to turn back. Some ant trip. No Ford troubles except the Drake ·····-····------·-Aug. 16 lovely scrap book wouldn't be fool­ ton, his manager. time later and Bob Goodell. W. L. Brown ish enough we received a decidedly horn would not work for 10 miles ----·········--···----·-··Aug. 19 to believe everything he Bet Geo. McClure spent his va­ "French" Mildred Upmeyer sees postcard from him. Hope Don Gates has taken up photog­ of tortuous mountain curves. Can't ------·····-····-Aug. 19 in print. (One of our complimen­ cation at Hollypark. Mrs. Dietsch H. D. Turner tary (?) didn't lose her voice raphy as a new hobby. He has been figure out whether it was the alti­ ------·Aug. 20 friends · (??) suggests that Nancy Kelly went to Yellowstone and have N. Cates we join him land in the middle of taking "candid camera" shots around tude or attitude, or is it just a Dud. ······-··-··------Aug. 20 the ranks of newspaper re­ and reports the fishing and hunting Alice Karagan porters, for they a war. the station, catching some of us at Mrs. Mathews on vacation the first ·-·--·-······--·····-··-Aug. 25 never get anything are exceptionally good this year. A welcome Elizabeth Walton ------right, either.) arrival at the home of work. Better have them framed and part of this month. Cannot find --- ···Aug. 26 Evelyn Emmons is dolling up late­ Mr. and Mrs. Roy Culverwell ...... Aug. 27 Sign Laury Murray, was a autographed, Don. They may be val­ where she went or what she did­ on a drug store window at ly. Could it be a new heart throb? young Miss Clara B. Templeton Third lady named Donna Lee. Con­ uable some day. seems to have been prearranged. and Catalina Streets, L. A.­ Jim Flathers is hatching while the trary to reports (Retired) ...... Aug. 30 "George Perry-Here put out by a proud The Russell vs. Gates Pool Tourna­ John G. Browne had a half day Now". Hm­ family are back to Marshaltown. but excited papa, her correct Mrs. Rosamond B. Marley wonder what he was doing weight ment shows signs of coming to life vacation on the occasion of his wife's away over Hope H. Miller enjoys his vacation was 7 lbs. 9 oz. (Retired) ...... Aug. 30 there. NOT 7 lbs. 9 lbs. again. In some mysterious way they birthday-are we all so thoughtful? at the Fair - why not Blue Jay, Trying to make a heavyweight out of I got it from: Florence Cox entertained visitors both got out on the same night, and "Charles Harold? her, Laury? First Sein is the bestest house­ Mr. Cattle-"You know what the from Portland, Me. by taking thing you know while they were a little out of form, them to Big boy Ed Martin retires and sure she'll keeper". It all comes about this way. slip said to the pillow? (I gotcha the Pilgrimage Play be on a reducing diet. due to lack of practice, we would and the opening sorry to see him leave-33 years is like He and his family spent 10 days at covered)." of Hollywood Speaking of diets, brings to mind to see this keenly Bowl. Bet that night­ a long time, though. contested match P. E. Camp. Charles played tennis, Dale Hyde-"How Pete Roller and his buttermilk. He would you like time outdoor entertainment is quite Harry Gorham and family resumed. pinochle, pool and went fishing; his to went to started drinking it for his health and scuttle this? a novelty to the "way down easters". Canada for their vacation. Some of the boys at the Subway better half caught a cold and now now he's got the habit and craves the Harry Thomas - "Do not know Ethel Chandler's daughter Aline Ray Buford is learning Terminal have been adding to their Charlie has had to do the chores the baby­ stuff so much he has the milkman what I will do without this calcula­ graduated too late last month to make trade very fast. Claims he will store of knowledge . through the set around the house. We will have to tor enter deliver a quart every morning. We when I retire. It's been doing all the Magazine, so she gets honorable the next contest and will be known as of Encyclopeda put out by a local ask Mrs. Sein before we believe that of rushed down to window No. 3 the my thinking for me." mention this time. the fastest "baby valet" in the newspaper. After reading through Chas. is the "bestest" housekeeper. world. other day to answer the phone and News in the Car Service office died Grandpa Compton will soon take one volume, Ray "Sunshine" Eastman I doubt it. Any way the job has ren­ crashed into a couple of "dead sol­ out with the loss of Florence Davis's the camp-fire girls on their annual va­ was forced to admit it contained one dered him speechless. CONDUCTORS' ACCOUNTS diers" - empty bottles to you - diamond. The bit of glitter hasn't cation. or two things he didn't already know. My oh my! those BUREAU We're gonna sue him if it happens Catalina parties been found yet, but don't let that The Oakmont Country must By Marion Snowden Club holds again. Lawrence Antista went on a fishing be wows! Four people from hold you back, gals. quite an attraction Central for one of our trip last week. Something went wrong Timekeeping went over and Dorothy Littlefield is hatching stenographers. The proposed Draft Bill has some as he all they would didn't get a single fish. "Had say was "well"-but Remember this: "Treat the other again out at the old homestead while Russell Schafle and of the boys all excited, particularly how family are a swell boat ride, though", says Law­ they said it. man's faith gently; it may be his all her sis is away on vacation. To keep going to Catalina again the four or five bachelors, who may this year. rence. Earle Moyer is organizing himself in life." her hand in at cooking, she invited Rollin A. Podleck, Jr., is be on the first call. We expect to offering another worry - a Camera Club. Winchie At The Keyhole Odessa Carter out to cook for. free rides this year have some nuptials to report in the on his boat to Odds a.nd Ends There are plenty of devotees around They say that murder will out. "While the eat's away, the mice will anyone brave enough to trust near future. in his "I sent my here-and something good should Months and months ago, our noble play", so Dorothy entertained Violet "skippering". Evelyn Cook took a spin out the little boy for two pounds come out of it. Rules, regulations colleague, Noble Cates, bawled us Phillips, Helen Sawyer, Nina Robert­ Ray G. new Arroyo Seco Blvd. She reports of peaches and you sent only Buford, Road Master, it and restrictions, if any, will follow. out for holding up the Magazine by son, Odessa Carter, is quite a temptation a pound and a half". and Betty Gor­ Southern Division, is the proud father to step on the Mr. Lovell, at this writing, is not getting our contributions to his rell at gas, "My scales are right, madam. on a birthday dinner. We hope of a baby daughter. Born June 25th but there are plenty of remind­ Have vacation at Warner column in on time. Humph! and a you tried weighing Hot Springs. It the mice had a good time. at Community Hospital, Long Beach. ers in the form of motor cops that your little boy?" should coupla snorty and snooty sniffs!! be warm enough there at this Re­ More entertaining-Dorothy Ran­ Name, Marguerite Rae Buford. time ferring him to the of the year. I bet he locates little bitty type dolph and Agnes Heckman at Cather­ L. F. Prince, towerman of the the on page 2, paragraph 2 quail coveys while there. of Uncle ine Mautz's for lunch. Alma Louise Engineering Department, returned a Tommus's hint in every $50.00 Harold Huestis spent his vacation Magazine, Abell down at Mother Edna Abell's few days ago from a vacation in $50.00 we might ask Noble to around home fixing a water pipe, explain how one week-end. Marie Thomsen and Tennessee, and while there visited he knows so much about I. Our complete Funeral Service however, he did not expect that job the opinions her boy friend Rollin ( 15) at a show. his old home town of Nashville for including cloth-covered of the folks who came to take up all of his time as he had back from Grandpa Sherlock ducks in and out the first time in twenty-five years. casket, for only $50.00. the Fair on July 1st, if he P. E. Camp on his visit list. didn't re­ every so often to hand out candy to While there he discovered an old 2. Our complete Funeral nig on getting his notes Service including one of our There is one particular phase of in on time. his girl friends. photograph taken on his wedding Deluxed caskets, for Now we know why the Magazine is only $100.00. Archie "Sugar" Sharp's duties that Matilda Johnson day, 27 years ago, on which ap­ a week or two late sometimes. Unc, Garball and Eliza­ 3. Our complete Service including a metal casket, for he enjoys more than the balance of beth Reckweg peared, in addition to his own pic­ we wouldn't stand for it. Amalong dropped in at only $200.00. his work. It is found that he enjoys noon recently, ture, that of his father who was 92 Treasure Island visitors from our and Mildred Corbett, his self-assumed duties a great deal with small daughter years of age on that date. 4. We quote low prices on cemetery space and cre­ office were Mildred Edwards, Flor­ chattering nois­ more than he should. Archie says ily, mation ence Cox, Lois Brown, Helen made their way through the office. services. that if he finds it necessary to spend Sawyer, Dorothy Littlefield, Grace Shreeves, Once upon a time not so long ago, LOS ANGELES CITY TICKET OFFICES 5. A call places you under no obligation. over-time on this "Work" he will not (repeaters from a candid camera man snapped a By James J. Adams claim the customary last year), Esther time and one­ group of three of our most half allowance. Craig, Martha Smith, and Odessa likely PRospect 5590 PRospect 550 I Carter. What they liked best seems looking inmates. Imagine their sur­ Leo "Boyer" Memories of a wonderful vacation Becker (minus the to be a secret, so we'll guess it was prise, chagrin, amazement, or what hair) is also -Sunrise on the desert near Las on vacation the first part Sally Rand's Ranch. Southern Pacific had they, when the two-bit picture of Vegas . . . Boulder Dam in all it's GRAHAM & ISBELL this month. He recently moved certainly treated the gals royally. disclosed a 6 foot he-man! to Ocean Park so he probably grandeur . . . San Francisco, and FUNERAL DIRECTORS will Lois Brown candid camera-ed her At last we've simmered down to spend his vacation at the Fair with it's many thrills . . . 915 W. Washington Blvd. home. way around with great success, judg­ the vacations. And to keep all you Bill Reed took a week leave of ab­ and then home again and back on (Established ing from her many excellent little nosy ones from killing yourselves 1922) sence along with his vacation. the job for another year. pictures. with curiosity, we'll start off with The gals of the information force $50.00 $50.00 Chas. English on vacation at this This month we have to back-track Mr. Suman, who went to Washing­ have gone "high hat" on us since time. Will inspect various local again. It seems that the money hon­ ton, D.C. and Maryland. What he moving into the new switchboard points of interest. ~st little Martha Smith found in did there is none of your business, 14 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE August 10, 1940 August 10, 1940 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE 15 but from the rested suntanned look Congratulations and best wishes overs at various points of interest of us off work for several weeks. G. Powell has left for the East, over the duties at Fontana, and is on his face, we bet he had a good to George Burkhardt who was mar­ including the San Francisco Fair. A. S. Cooper has again taken a rest, where he will visit with his father, now a full fledged Agent. Have to time. ried in June. D. W. Layne attended the Optimist and we hope that he will be able to sisters, and brothers. While there say the "Iron Duke" is missed around Emma Taylor, at home - which Conductor Carstens of West Holly­ International convention at Kansas lick his difficulty and return to work. he intends to obtain a birth certificate here. Anyway, Duke reports that all didn't mean a thing to her. Grace wood left on a thirty day vacation to City and traveled on east with his E. R. Smith, G. W. Kinder, B. E. to prove that he was born. is well and that business will show an Vail, Lake Tahoe, Reno, Yosemite, visit his mother in Kansas. family before returning to Califor­ Edwards, G. W. Jeffrey, and P. L. Clay Pearce returned to work in increase if he has his way. R. R. and a whole week at home. My good­ Motorman J. W. Clay of Hill Street nia. C. C. Dickson and John Stock­ Chapman found it necessary to take July after nearly a year's leave, Corey, who had been doing Relief ness! She must have hurried thru and wife are enjoying a thirty days berger are probably out on the Mon­ several days off to recuperate from which was spent in Arizona with his Agent work at Fontana, has assumed those places in an airplane. Maybelle vacation rail trip through the East. tebello fairways as this is being illness. G. G. Ganes entered the hos­ family. Welcome home, Clay. duties of Assistant Ag ent at San Wirz, camping at Holly Meadow, They made a stop at Washington, written. These two men have been pital July 26 for removal of his H. D. Dowding spent his vacation Bernardino. Russell says that every­ High Sierras, with their covered D. C., then traveled on to New York looking forward for many weeks to appendix. He is doing fine and will at Star City, Canada-which sounds thing seems to be under control ex­ wagon. Nina Robertson, Catalina and City where they took in the New fourteen consecutive days of noth­ be back at work soon. magnificent. He arrived 2 hours and cept, of course, things may come and home. Dorothy Randolph, at home York World's Fair. They expressed ing but golf, having arranged their V. A. Light was not so fortunate 35 minutes behind his driving sched­ things may go, but Carroll Collins working in the garden. Well, well,­ it as a fine exhibition, but liked the vacations to run concurrently so each as the above for after a long and ule, due to his not figuring on the goes on forever. would have the benefit of the other's there's no place like home, appar­ S. F. Fair best. From there they hard fight to keep the old spark mud roads he finally had to traverse. Max Hess, lady-killer deluxe, still companionship. John, however, had ently. traveled on to Providence, R. I. and kindled he succumbed July 21 at St. He reports a fine time while there. making his "rounds". Sometimes in a little difficulty in getting started on Another elegant paint job is just Boston, Mass., visiting friends and Vincent's Hospital. We were all pull­ Riverside and then in San Bernar­ his vacation as it was necessary for completed in our office, which brings relatives en route. The happy couple ing for him and hoped for his ulti­ LONG BEACH TERMINAL dino. At least Max is a cheerful per­ him to return, after being away one Tommy Hinkle's underpinning more on a sort of second honeymoon spent mate recovery. Funeral services were son with no worries. Sammy Harts­ day, for three days while Ralph Mc­ By H. C. Spence into keeping with our color scheme. two weeks visiting at Bar Harbor, held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, horn, Freight Office, San Bernardino, Michael checked out rates for the One more suggestion - If the coat Maine, making part of the trip by July 25 and were attended by many carries the worries of the world on consolidation of lumber tariffs in W e were a 11 sorry to hear of Bill cupboard doors were painted a sad boat. It was Motorman Clay's first of his friends. Lee Goodwin, Zip his shoulders. Sam insists that the San Francisco. Coil taking sick on the job about 10 looking gray, the dirty finger marks visit to the New England States, Myers, I. M. Cammick, and L. T. proper way to play pool is to shoot Your informant took a week dur­ days ago. After an operation at St. wouldn't show so plainly on them. while Mrs. Clay comes from New McCabe were among those serving hard and roll all of the balls on the ing the first part of July, part of Vincents Hospital, Bill is feeling fine Hints as to scrubbing them having England. Returning to Niagara Falls as pall-bearers. The 48 beautiful table each shot. been of no avail, how about disguis­ they made the trip on the "Maid of which was spent at the beach and in floral pieces were· a fine demonstra­ and we hope he will be back on the a short motor trip to La Jolla and tion of the high regard in which he job again soon. B. G. Jones, Assistant Trainmas­ ing the dirt, - or doesn't any one the Mist". Mr. and Mrs. Clay were ter, leaves on a vacation August 5th. care? accompanied by their lovely daugh­ San Diego. Incidentally if you are was held. We extend our deepest Did you fellows all hear the news ever in San Diego and hungry, try sympathy to Mrs. Light in her loss about "Buck" Brown being a grand­ Says he is going to the beach, also ter, Stella. Salt Lake City. This sounds good but WEST HOLLYWOOD Motorman C. F. Smith of West Ye Golden Lion Tavern on Fourth and want her to know that it is our pa? A boy was born to Harold's son Street in the Metropolitan district. loss too. up in Oregon and we hope that we bet he sleeps the first five days. By G. R. Stevens Hollywood has a six acre ranch in Rumor has it the trip to Salt Lake San Fernando valley on which he The prices are moderate and the food C. E. Young returned in June from "Buck" will recover soon. is excellent. This information is Harold Jenkins and family are City is to see if his "little" son can Vacations are more in evidence at raises Polo ponies as a hobby during his eastern trip, where he picked up stated merely as a favor to whom­ away on a vacation in the east. We float in the salt water. (What a West Hollywood now that the warm his spare time. his new car. He was highly pleased ever may find it useful, no commer­ over his trip and enjoyed the new understand that Jenkins is driving a reason) summer days are here. Many train­ Conductor Frank Mauk is taking Gordon Gould, Agent , Riverside, men are taking time off to visit the a six months leave of absence and is cial consideration being involved. Plymouth very much. new Plymouth car home. Ralph-Perry and Roy Swanson both is hereby nominated as having the San Francisco World's Fair, and en­ going down south to New Orleans. W. C. Richardson hasn't yet for­ About the oddest thing for a per­ say they immensely enjoyed their saddest life on the Eastern District. joy the many interesting exhibits on He plans to go on to Washington, gotten that he was down in the far son to find, happened to Ambrose week-end trip to San Francisco on Everything happens to Gordon, so display. Making the trip recently by D. C., and New York City, returning South this spring, and reminds me Fortuna the other day. While driving June 29th and 30th for the celebra­ he says. Anyway, Gordon is doing a rail were Conductor H. Butcher, Con­ by way of Kentucky for a visit to his of the progress made in many sec­ a motor coach on the Long Beach­ tion of Southern Pacific Day at the swell job in River side and promoting ductor J . Fraley, Motorman G. Jack­ boyhood town. tions there nearly every time I see Huntington Park Line, Ambrose Treasure Island Fair. plenty of business, so be just as sad son, and Conductor J. Hammack. All Conductor Dan Keeley of Hill him. found a good sized turtle wandering Elsewhere in the Magazine this B. L. Brown spent 3 weeks in June around on the boulevard. He towed as you want, Gordon. report having had a swell time. Street practices voice and is an ar­ What's this about Bill Fay, Clerk, dent piano player having played for month is an article showing the cur­ up in Monterey County where he the thing home and is going to make rent stands of teams in the Glendale loafed and loafed. a pet of him "if" he can keep it San Bernardino, and those trips to eight years. Rosemead? Congratulations go to Conductor Mercantile Bowling League from Vacations are now in order for chained to the fence post. which you will notice the Pacific many of us, and I hope that all can Motorman Frank Steele worked his J. F. Hawkins, after running on Shields of West Hollywood who was P. E. rails for 38 years, retired the married recently. Electric t eam, represented in the have a good rest with a change of last day on July 31st. Frank is go­ majority by members of the Freight scenery thrown in for good measure. ing to r etire on his ranch out at 8th of June, and is spending his Traffic Department, is in second 0. W. Hale has taken ninety days 29 Palms. time making real leather trip sheet FREIGHT TRAFFIC NOTES place after the first week of the final leave, most of which time will be Jack Gibson has returned to work holders and punch holders for a By J. E. Blackburn round. Come on over to the Glen­ spent traveling about the country. after having been on sick list for very nominal sum. The work on these dale Bowling Academy some Monday That time will go fast and he'll be several weeks. Jack is working on articles is exceptional and well worth Vacations are coming and going night within the next four weeks back before we know it. the Long Beach and San Pedro Line. the small amount Frank charges. at this peak of the season as me­ and we shall be glad to have your H. Wiser spent a month in Mon­ Geo. Towner has been off sick sev­ A. W. Housley, Agent, Corona, is thodically and surely as the march of moral support. The major portion tana where he enjoyed the fishing a eral days on account of sickness. H e a real go-getter. Has more than time. Most of us, of course, would of the teams are pretty well bunched lot, telling us some tall yarns about will be back soon on his Los Angeles doubled busines s since taking over like very much to slow down the in­ and at the present time, almost any the vast numbers of fish there. He run. and says the coming months will see AT SAN FRANCISCO'S FAIR cessant progress of time during one of the six teams may win first says it is grand country and wishes Our old friend "Pop" Wheeler has him going stronger than ever. More Left to Right: Conductor H. Butcher, Con­ ductor J. Fraley, Motorman G. Jackson, those two short weeks but it usually place. it was closer, so he could catch more taken a leave of absence and has power to you, Housley, keep up the Conductor J. Hammack. seems that time speeds along at many of those fish. gone to visit his son in Florida. We good work. K. F. Riordan hasn't yet returned will all miss "Pop". Bruce (Eo-knee-toe) Emanuel, Walter Morris took a twenty-one times its normal rate. MACY STREET TERMINAL days leave of absence for a vacation Looking at some of this year's from the leave started June 17, when truck driver with the Line Gang, is By Chet Collins trip to Yosemite Valley. vacations in retrospection: Frank he went to Vancouver, B.C. to visit NEWS FROM EASTERN DISTRICT having a swell time since the Line Conductor Dodge's two sons are Connors and family spent a very with his folks. He should be back Car is being used. The only trouble back from an extended trip to the enjoyable two weeks during the early The El Monte Baseball club had any day now with the full details of is that good old "Bo", for some rea­ mid-west where they visited relatives. part of July in Yosemite Valley. a rousing session at Temple City his trip and also news about the Nothing having been in the Maga­ son, has to buy the coffee practically Motorman H. L. Raney is planning Ralph McMichael and family motored July 30. The following day they ex­ Fair in San Francisco. zine for some time concerning ac­ every morning. "WHY?" a long vacation trip this September north to Portland, Oregon, via a hibited many skinned knees and sore C. E. Cantrell, F. Coe, J. W. Mer­ tivities on the Eastern District, will About a year ago when L. J. Mid­ via steamer through the Panama route that is almost within sight of spots. What we're wondering is: how rill, and C. H. Killgore all took time attempt to give a few of the high­ dleton, Conductor, returned from his Canal, across the gulf of Mexico to the ocean for the entire distance they lost the game when Purvis was off in June to visit the Fair during lights of the past few months. vacation, it was reported that what Huston, Texas, thence back across until it is necessary to turn inland the umpire. the S.P. days. They said they en­ In and around San Bernardino, appeared to be a spare tire was country to S. F., where he will visit for Portland, making the southbound Sickness struck hard at us during joyed it very much, and especially much has happened. L. M. Duke, around his middle. It hurts deeply the World's Fair. trip over an inland route with stop- the past few months, keeping some the water show. formerly Assistant Agent, has taken to have to report that the same has 16 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE August 10, 1940 August 10, 1940 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE 17

since his kids were babies, and then happened again this year. "Mid" had a wonderful feed at A Little contest at the Torrance Christian cost among the bunch. Leave from some. All these years he has watched should watch his diet, he positively TORRANCE SHOPS NEWS Bit of Sweden. How such a small Church S. S. picnic by guessing the Long Beach. If you like to fish bet­ exact number of navy beans in a fine young students in the local ter see Jack or Earl Brucker, in the waddles around the Freight Yard. By Carleton B. Bell man can get away with such a big quart jar. Upon questioning Mr. Junior Hi-School receiving the Amer­ paint mixing room. Earl is having Don't know why it always hap­ feed is a never ending mystery to ican Legion award, one in each grad­ pens, but Roy Clary, he of fire-fighter me. Bates they found out he was a native a hard time making good as a fisher­ HONOR ROLL--James M. Scar­ of Boston and immediately a pro­ uating class, and looking forward fame, is working on the straight­ Andrew Pervan, Painter, was mar­ man and keeping out of the dog­ borough (Tex to you) was kinda test was filed on the basis of his to the time when his own son or away freight, being in San Bernar­ ried recently to Mrs. Kordic of San house. It seems he usually blamed worried before the arrival of his being a professional. Don't know daughter got to that place in school dino every other day. Shortly after Pedro at a lovely ceremony in the his lack of luck as a fi sher upon his little son recently. Tex belongs to whether or not Bates has received and would have a chance at this Roy arrived in San Bernardino the Alpine St. Anthony's church in San lack of proper equipment. His wife the National Guard, (Anti-Aircraft, his prize yet. Stay with 'em Bates. award. first time, a fire was reported in the Pedro. This almost was a P. E. Fa­ presented him with the best pole, at Long Beach) and they have a Frank Beckwith recently acquired reel, and line that money can buy San Bernardino Mountains. It is with mily affair, Mrs. Gasper was matron practise of fining their members a new Willys .sedan. Frank was so pleasure we. report that Roy did not of honor, George Valaravich was and the first time out caught several when they bring girls into the world. tickled with it that the first day he big fish that all got away and attempt to drown this fire. However, They seem to think that boys make best man, and the wedding dinner Ralph Dayberry, Engineering De­ was served in the home of Mr. and drove it to shop h e had to go out at brought home two measly mackeral. better recruits so that is what they noon to drive it around the block. Another suggestion is from Wire­ partment, took his men up and were expect their members to produce. Mrs. Gasper, and the guests included in the thick of the fire-fighting for Mr. and Mrs. Bob Musulin and fa­ Another new car is the Plymouth man Earl Shulkey-he suggests a The young rookie is Melvin 0., sedan driven nowadays by Johnnie swap column. He says he would like over 24 hours. Ralph reports it was weight 8 lbs. mily-all P. E. Shop folks. Mr. and plenty hot and he looked plenty tired · Mrs. P ervan are now making their Martin, trimmer. He and Alva Plow­ to swap away a piano, house trailer, upon his return to San Bernardino. Pipe Fitter Floyd P. Rogers took home in Gardena. man have great arguments over the shotgun, ard · nife; but let the the big leap and married Joy Lawson relative merits of a sedan and a swapper beware. Brakeman J. J. Raker, also known The loud talk in the b1acksmith of Southgate July 13th. The wed­ s hop about who is the best golfer is motorcycle. Johnnie is always on Hear that Jim O'Conner is trying as a Collector and Prospector, leaves ding took place at the home of the time to work but Alva was late one to swap his old Buick off for a Pon­ the 8th of August on what is re­ all over. Young and handsome bride. After a week's trip to Yo­ George Anderson maybe couldn't out day recently so guess the prepon­ tiac. You might make a trade Jim, if ported to be a prospecting trip. semite Valley they set up their home derence of evidence is on the side you would throw in your bull frog Fred (Do we have to go to Cor­ talk Roy Brucker but when he in Torrance. Congratulations to Mr. brought his golf clubs and was will­ of the Plymouth sedan. It's gotta as boot. ona?) Sauerwein is automobiling Rogers and wishes for the best of be, I have one also. Another serious accident, to Ollie north at this writing. Took several ing to play the long threatened game everything to the little lady. Mr. Brucker just folded up and said Mrs. Alma Nixon is back on the Beylotte, was when a 10-32 hex nut packages of film along. Going to Walter Gilbert is again a proud jiggled off his bench and dropped make pictures to add to his present he had to hurry home to take his job after a wonderful vacation dur­ Grandfather, his daughter presenting wife to the Dentist. I guess Mr. ing which she and Mr. Nixon spent smack on his pet corn. The scream collection which covers the entire him and Mrs. Gilbert with a 4 lb. 6 was heard clear at the other end of life of his little girl Shiela. Brucker will better stick to talk a week in Frisco, visiting the Fair oz. granddaughter, Marlene Jo La­ about football and horses hereafter, and all the wonderful parks around the shop but the injured one has al­ And speaking of children, little vin, on July 16th. Wonderful fine he actually sometimes knows what he there. Sure is good to hear Alma's ready recovered. Ollie is the human Jackie Rouchleau, age 4, and son of things often come in small packages is talking about there - average voice on the phone again, even tho picture gallery working with June F. A. Rouchleau, Motorman, sure got and this is the case here but little it is not quite normal account re­ Tarbit. (Guess I'd better stay away his "Pop" in hot water. "Phil" posi­ about 37% o/o I think. Marlene has lots of time to grow­ Tommy Fitzgerald, son of August moval of a large molar. Alma's voice from there.) tively refuses to let him ride on the and HOW they do grow. us Fitzgerald in the bus gang, was is winning tho, no matter how it Oliva Chicoine returned to work car he is operating. The story goes Mr. and Mrs. Earn Lock of Tor­ may be altered. after a month's auto trip with his that little Jackie was a passenger a lucky boy. He was selected by his rance celebrated their 31st wedding High School principal to accompany wife and two brothers in law, Clar­ on his dad's car when a policeman Mr. George Evans and wife have anniversary July 4th. An old time Well, finally his long cherished de­ ence and George Burnett, during boarded same. Jackie asked the po­ him on a months hunting and fish­ returned from an extended train trip member of the P. E. Family, Fred ing trip in the highlands of lower thru Eastern states. Mr. Evans must sire wa.s fulfilled and the Hi-School which they visited many points in liceman numerous questions, includ­ Hansen, hammersmith, put on the New England, scenes dear to the ing if he had a gun? The answer California. He will be out of touch have had a good time because he Faculty awarded the coveted medal celebration for the Locks with a big with all civilization for the whole looked much rested and glad to be to Eileen Whiting, age 14 years, on childhood of all these folks. Most of being in the affirmative, he then in­ dinner at Freds, with lots of chicken the time was spent in Springfield, quired if the policeman was going time. Expects to be loaded down back pushing the streamliners along. the basis of excelling in scholarship, and everything, even firecrackers. leadership, character, and service. Mass., birthplace of Chic himself. to shoot. somebody? When little with everything from quail and trout Joe Hardesty is another to return They must have had a wonderful din­ to bears and manta rays when he No wonder Eileen's parents are Chic saw sisters whom he had not Jackie's quiz-program was over, and ner cause Oh! Oh! how that man lately from a vacation trip. Joe and seen for 25 years. Drove over 8000 the policeman got off of the car with­ returns. his wife spent most of his vacation proud of her accomplishments and Fred Hansen likes to eat. Personal accidents took their toll we hereby salute both Eileen and miles altogether. Missed all the rains out taking both Phil and Jackie to Mr. and Mrs. Marcus J. Edwards visiting their daughter and the new and hot spells. the "jug", it was certainly a relief in an unusual way this month­ granddaughter in Taft. Joe declared her parents. (That's Bud) celebrated their 17th Fred Wurm lost a finger and Nels This was especially pleasing to Saw several pleased men in the to Phil-no more street car rides for wedding anniversary July lOth. Bud the weather was fine but it is easy Blacksmith Shop. Bob Boyd, Alfred Jackie until he gets large enough to Swanson was badly bruised and to see that he was glad to be back Whiting as this was the first time was just too busy officiating at the shaken up when he fell from a lad­ that the local award has been made Soloman, and Louis Bayer, all have stop asking questions. semi-pro baseball series in Torrance too. There is a big difference be­ been hatching and kinda losing out der in the power house. Both are tween Redondo Beach and Taft. to a daughter of a member of the T. F . (Ted) Shafer, formerly at to really celebrate right but did take getting along per schedule and will the last few weeks but things are Just who is it they call "The Goat" Torrance Post. Gardena, has bid in the Agents job time out for a big feed with the be back in due time. different now-their wives are back in the Upholstery Shop? It seems he There are more of the Whitings at Rialto. Mr. Ramble who had been wife and two kids at Chinatown. Herb Seeley and Nick Arena are home and they are eating regular. is growing a Van Dyke beard. I was coming along and they may break at Rialto for many years, having re­ Billy McCracken enjoyed a rather both in the hospital following opera­ Louis says he would have gone along so overwhelmed at seeing Esther into print almost any time-they're tired. Welcome to the District, Ted, unique celebration of his 27th wed­ tions. Herb for strained tendons in with wifey but had to stay home to Duncan back on the job after four that kind. and let's hear from you. ding anniversary, July 15th. Billy his right arm from which he should feed the pigeons. Our good friend, Amos Pattan, always eats his noon meal at Mrs. months off with a broken ankle that Notice George Wheaton and Vin­ Norman Nunn has just left for return before long. Nick is having cent McGinnis are getting spiteful Night Foreman at the Carhouse, is Davis restaurant across the street. a much harder time following a much I forgot all about looking up the Salt Lake City to attend the funeral away on what is reported to be a Mrs. Davis heard tell of the coming aforesaid GOAT, but he is there about each other now that both are of his brother who was killed there more serious operation, on his brain. almost to retire. George is actually "search for talent" trip. Each year anniversary and put on a special We wish the best of luck to Nick somewhere. Esther's hard luck is not in a mining accident. Amos plans a trip, and ends up going feed for Billy and adorned his table over yet. The first day back on the counting the hours now but Mac is Mrs. George Foster and Mrs. John­ and hope the time will not seem too reticent about his retirement date. where the Mrs. decides. Anyway, with flowers and a pretty little cake long. job she got blisters on her elbows nie Julian are to do the family fish­ These two used to live together so Amos, hope you have luck, and any with candles in it. Loud and long Several of the retired men were from leaning on the machines too ing for a while. They think their highlights of your trip, we are sure, applause for Billy and Mrs. Davis' long. She may have other troubles you may guess that it is worth while luck, if any, will be at least as good visitors this month-Ed. Badgley, when they start talking about each your old pal, Oscar Swanson, will thoughtfulness. Chas. Hall, and Jack Walden were too but you'll have to use your ima­ as hubbies. What's the matter boys, appreciate hearing about. gination about that. After all four other-they both know plenty and have you not been bringing home the Burt A. Collins and wife were those seen by me. All looked fit and don't give up easy. Anyone having information con­ another couple that celebrated a evidently benefiting from their easy months would naturally soften one fish??? cerning the recent trip E. G. Erick­ wedding anniversary, the 28th in life. Badgley suggests an association up a bit. Jack Harper, Carpenter, is a great Papa William Jones proudly an­ son and (?) made to the P. E. Camp, their case. All the Collinses, Grand­ of retired men, or something of the Sanford A. Whiting, Armature fisherman. Usually goes out every nounces that Bill Jones Jr. recently please advise Glen Jackson. It has pa, Grandma, daughter Dorothy, her sort. Might not be a bad idea. Better Winder at Torrance Shops, has been other week on a live bait boat with had his first horse back ride. Baby been rumored that an important an­ hubby Frank Laws, (Machinist) and get together BOYS. a member of the Torran~e American several other shop men. They charter Bill now has four teeth and weighs nouncement is forthcoming. the two wonderful grandchildren, Versa! Bates recently won a unique Legion for many years, in fact ever a boat for $20.00 and split up the 18 lbs. 18 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE August 10, 1940 August 10, 1940 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZINE 19

on the special Brotherhood trip soon The best news for a long while who recalled pleasant associations full account of their activities and to give ALL the girls a treat over is that from Jake Borland to the with Johnny Farquhar, Pacific Grey­ achievements (it is certain that much there. After falling down on your effect that his wife is back home hound driver (formerly with M. T. will be heard of the.se little fellows conquest in Las Vegas ... we won­ after six months or more in a hospi­ Co. some years back) who passed later on and all to Al's credit! These der! (Better take along your port­ tal. No wonder Genial Jake is all away in San Francisco last month. chaps scored a hundred in Sunday able radio-just in case you get smiles. Burial was in Alhambra, Calif. school attendance and that's some­ lonesome and ALL the Evelyn Smith, daughter of Bab­ girls don't Switching controls to Santa Ana: thing! turn out to WELCOME you. ZAM!) bitt Room John Smith, is quite a Seems like the "gang" in and around Sam Carr laments over the fact Elden Rae a frequent visitor from soft ball player. She has organized Santa Ana are too slow or lazy to that Sidney and Delbert, exhibit no Riverside. His smile wears well­ a girls team which she calls the create any news ripples, so in can­ enthusiasm over pulling out weeds so cheer us up more often! Indians. They recently played the vassing the younger generation, from the expansive lawn surround­ The Grapevine relayed the news Cowboys at Orange County Park much of interest has been found. ing his new home. This ailment sorta that Henry Stone had purchased a and scalped them, 25 to 1. Jack Burgess' horses are again runs in the parental side of the "honey" of a car and after double­ in the news. GOOD NEWS this time! family . . . maybe? Set them an checking with others got the remarks MOTOR TRANSIT NOTES In the July 4th Rodeo held at Orange example Sab. Noted that the oldest "Oh-it's just a Mercury!" Henry County Park, Jay and Maxine boy was out to get an operator's By M. J. Creamer is mighty pleased with it! Walt Deal (Jack's children) entered into the license the other day . . . some sus­ is getting seriously interested in a various events and won four FIRST pect that he has ideas about sowing DOTS AND DASHES: Lem Som­ new Ford. (Plans to take me on a ribbons, one SECOND ribbon and wild oats and such instead of har­ merville and wife made a recent trip ride when he sends the old one to TWO third ribbons. (Slim picking vesting them out on the lawn . .. to Mt. . Wilson. T'was a nice ride but the junk heap!) Y. B. Jeffery and Jack Butler, Guy Rhinard and Charlie for the rest after this raid.) Maxine anyhoo-it's more fun to use the just too many people and TOO much 4 Geo. Shively building patios on their Cooper-looking at the 'birdie". Jack and also entered the exclusive Santa Ana family car than the lawn mower. traffic (Bus drivers don't encounter Charlie are SERVICE DIRECTORS, while homes. George has really lost plenty Guy is just a plain ticket-selling mongrel. Horse Show and won the admiration Charlie Rhinard has taken his traffic as a rule, huh?). E. W. Swan­ of poundage ... says he feels much of all for her skill and poise in wife, Julia K, and the baby to Yo­ son back from Oregon . . . most en­ sleeps 10, carries 150 gals gas and better-but with all this stream­ riding. The young ones take after semite Valley points for a real vaca­ joyable trip. A. H. Doig and friend has all the latest gadgets on it for lining so suddenly - careful Pal. the Mrs. as she is recognized as one tion. A couple of mighty swell young returned from a week's fishing trip fishing, ease and comfort. They have Adolph Zmoos returned from brief of the leading equestriennes of this ones. at Green Lakes (near Bridgeport) it tied up at Balboa (California's vacation, two days at Catalina and area. (No offense Jack). Ham Hammond seen scooting and reported good catches. Mrs. Doig Paradise) and he and the family are Seal Beach each . . . mighty nice Benny Kimball's wife and brood aropnd with a handful of snapshots plans to go to P. E. Camp for her all agog-new curtains, new paint coat of tan. Guy Rhinard training have been vacationing in Omaha, r e~ embling a full deck of pinochle vacation. John Smith and family en­ n'everything. Walt had a little diffi­ to San Francisco for three days to Waterloo and later at Fargo. The cards, young nephews, in a variety joyed a very pleasant week camping culty handling the starboard and see the FAIR and dazzle those nor­ boys pitched right in and . helped of poses both formal and informal. at Sequoia and Gen'l Grant Park. portside motors for tying up at pier thern folk with his SOUTHERN their "uncle" put up hay. Bobby is Viola and Ardamae Hill (ages 13 and 10). The little ones have found out the He remarked that it was the most but has it under control now. Later Johnny Hill is mighty proud of his two girls charms. T'is rumored that "Hook" actually driving a tractor. Benny direct approach to the "penny" poc­ restful vacation he has ever had. they plan a trip to Santa Barbara. and they ARE lovely! Edmondson and "Newt" Potter are Jr., is tromping the stack and Benny ket, the chewing gum cache, etc. Drove his "Merry Olds" with the Bob Cruson has hit upon an idea the best of friends . . . but WAS is rightfully proud of photo showing the carp, blue fins, bass, trout and WATCH OUT or he will button-hole trailer. Others planning vacations . . . to interest (?) who has money that really a BRIDGE party? H. E. all this action in a field of timothy mosquitos are biting! He is h eading you and point out one or other of are L. S. Larson, S. W. Axton, L. H. in the bank to purchase a fancy car Anunson is sporting a mustache­ back in Iowa. Benny is installing a east next month to visit his mother the sprouts and begin ... "see that Farquhar, R. V. Haynes, W. L. Wy­ . . . and he will teach (?) how to reasons unavailable. new motor in his car, intended to who is ill. little one there . . . you'd never brant, R. Butler, J. Petitt, and B. R. drive. Personally he doesn't think Ira Junkins-will ya ever learn? drive East but now-no soap! Loretta, of the Kennedy house­ guess he is only three-last nite he Fredenburg but (?) destinations must can learn . . . so he will have "PAGING WM. PENN" (Guess he hold, is spending a three-weeks vaca­ said the cutest thing etc. etc." be a SECRET! The Jack Butlers Crystal Bailey is planning a visit the car to drive. (Smooth angle, got a cigar anyway for his troubles) tion in and near Bozeman, Montana, spent two enjoyable weeks camping huh, what?) Have you seen the mas­ And did you notice his new cheaters with friends in the ol' home town, Dear Marion: ( !itt!' "boid" told Ontario, while little "Joyce" (the a portion of the time on one of the me that you were down in our fa­ at Lake Tahoe. sive ring Ira Casteel got for his . . . "glasses" to youse-looks most great ranches in that district which Charlie Stein was with us for birthday ... sparkler n'everything sunshine girl) has been spending a mous depot last month and out of a dignified. "Just had to come to is owned by friends of the family. few brief days ... number of happy days with her bro­ curiosity wanted this Creamer guy while Walt Rorick and he admits that it came from them" he says (like all of us). Pro­ Kennedy, it goes without saying, is vacationed ther in LonQ," Beach. John has a fine pointed out to you . . . the body at Balboa. Charlie seem­ the little lady to whom he gave the bably from the glare from the white tickled pink as the girl earned and ed much put out about a rumor of bunch of kids and is-well, mighty was absent (day off) but maybe it diamond-studded cross not so long wall across from side of depot exit saved all the necessary money for his being ago proud of them! was ripe tomatoes you were carry­ married. "Who started ... but he FURTHERMORE which can only be described by one clothes, luggage, tickets and ex­ this rumor Have oft en wondered the reasons ing. SOOH ... I like to TALK anyway-just wait until . . . wants us to believe that it all word "TERRIBLE". (Come take a penses . . . all net profit to him! I get my why Dick Butler's two cars are al­ better than to READ . . . WHAM! hands on that Max Hess" means JUST FRIENDS! looksee! Geo. J ehl, please take note!) (He lo oks rather worried, as it is (Stein says that he won't consider RANDOM TALK (figuratively Welcome on the Mat-to P.E. men ways so slick and .spotless . . . and Well, it's just like this-the school the secret is out. His boy, Bud uses rumored that the country abounds in house burned down before I had a getting married until he has one speaking maybe ... ) Charlie Coop­ now working out of our Los Angeles cow-pokes and sheep-herders, but thousand a lot of his time in this direction, chance to finish my edukashun and pesos in the bank. Awow!) er: "I've been scratching bed bugs depot: Beardsley, Bryant, Gleason, we reckon that dizziness doesn't run all night" maybe for a reason as he is often whether it be Conductor of Car Wonder how many of yo use had a (meaning he was plenty Greene, Herring, Hall, Hubble, John­ through all families.) nest egg like that to start on . . . busy). During the heat wave he gave son, Martin, Mussellman, Snedaker, seen wheeling Santa Ana's prettiest Accts Bureau or PSGR & CAR SER­ Another PRIZE item (see picture) but perhaps the firefly (LOVE) us some good advice on how to keep Shelton, Smith, Spence, Purvis, and in one or other of the cars. It's all VICE ACCTS BUREAU ... makes Viola and Ardamae Hill, (John's "paige Howard Strong", hasn't flown cool . . . all yee men listening . . . Whipple. Motorman C. Webb who right "son", we know a lot of talent no never mind as long as you knew who would willingly wash half the hopefuls in the vacation Bible School what I was yapping about. Will in his window yet. Joe Hernandez just delete the undershirt if you was driving the new limited San Bdo I Co nvention at Tustin, were awarded with us a few days-then GWTW. HAVE one and let the cool breeze lie decided that he would rather I cars in Santa Ana for the same ya f'give me? When this comes from first prizes for perfect attendance. Frank "Art" Kauffman has been blow. (Well, I tried it Charlie-and run the big RED CARS instead-so J. BREAK (but couldn't supply the press, I'll be off to Oregon and Wash­ personality Viola (age 13) received a $2.00 re­ breaking in at local ticket sales at maybe now you have an equal effec­ back to his first love. Conductor and handsome appear­ ington with "pappy" in his new cognition for outstanding memory our depot in spare time and con­ tive remedy for a cold?) Swanson says he likes his car on the ance which is yours.) chariot ... to see the Fair ... the and another first prize for neatness quering the game. All credits to him What's this about M. J. Freeman Balboa line. What's this about H. B. Tommy Daiker reports that "Jud­ tall Redwoods ... a glimpse of Mt. in preparing and keeping her books for this is on his own time in addi­ spending so much time on the OUT­ Mussellman having all ears at his ith Anne" has increased her vocabu­ Rainier and the home town T A­ and records. She has earned more tion to working his full shift in other SIDE of garage where his car was command while explaining that in lary from da to DA-DA-DA, says COMA ... then too-a side trip to than enough money in competitions departments. Frank is quite the sail­ parked ... no could get in? Did he all his driving he had NEVER seen she means "pappy" but you know ESTACADA, OREGON to see to pay her expenses at the Forest boat enthusiast and recently sold his lose his keys? Max Hess putting on any bus, private car, etc., that he how he brags! There is a jealous "mammy". It's time off WITHOUT Home encampment for a full week. sail boat. A group of his friends the "Ritz" ... driving a new Buick couldn't bring out of a skid by mere­ note in Babe Larson's voice when pay, doncha know (you lucky Both girls are avid students of the however, are planning the purchase into the L.A. depot parking lot. Well ly turning wheels in opposite direc­ he claims that Tommy's little girl people) so meanwhile you can figure violin and their adeptness is the sub­ of a 5-foot ketch. Great sport! Well, Max, don't give us any of that "IT'S tion. Gang says they'd like to know is the cutest· ever. Well, Babe you out a graceful way to "starve" and know the solution! ject of much favorable comment. Walt Rorick has UP and DONE it MINE" . . . cuz we know t'aint so more about it-or is patent pending? Babe, incidental­ Iemme know when I get back. AI Henson has three fine sons: again ... purchased a 35-foot cabin ... the limosene belongs to the g.f. Condolences were conveyed by ly, is oiling up the outboard motor Smooth sailings-Marion, and if I and imagine his address Charles, Russell and James and altho cruiser, twin-screw, lycoming motors, Friday. Max plans to go to Catalina many of the "Motor Transit" boys in the near could and would ... an ORCHID to future will be Big Bear Valley where Al's well-known modesty prevents a you. 20 PACIFIC ELECTRIC MAGAZI NE August 10, 1940

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