Deserters Captured in Sacramento After Battle With Guards
Ralph C. Rogers and Grant Hurley, balloon camp fugitives from Arcadia, were found in Sacramento and are in federal custody. Their court martial likely will convene there. Earlier reports noted searches in El Monte and Pomona after the pair fled the camp last Friday, stealing clothing and a small bank fund, and attempting to steal an automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Monte Gazette
Arcadia
Ralph C. Rogers
Texas
Grant Hurley
Patriotic Riverside Day with Naval Band and War Savings Talk
A 2:30 p m Sunday September 1 1918 patriotic program at Fairmount Park Riverside features a 52 piece Naval Reserve band, an address by George L Sanders War Savings Speaker's Bureau on The Hour of Our Victory, then songs by Ella Carlisle Elza Baumgarten Miriam White Jose Merino Elsie Buell Ruth Foster and Florence Davis. A San Bernardino repeat with Fred C Buetel speaking on The New America at Pioneer Park at 7 30 p m.
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Fairmount Park
Riverside
Naval Reserve Band
George L. Sanders
War Savings Speaker’s Bureau
Ella Carlisle
Elza Baumgarten
Miriam White
Florence Davis
San Bernardino
Fred C. Buetel
America
Pioneer Park
Judge’s leniency on speeders noted in small weekly list
Fewer speeders are fined this week under Judge Horlock. Names include J. A. Irving from Hollywood fined $5.00, BE. F. Hobert of South Pasadena $5.00, and F. M. DuMond of Monrovia $2.00. Water for the army balloon school on Stocke property on Foothill Boulevard will be supplied by Sierra Madre under contract, correcting a prior erroneous report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Irving
Hollywood
F. Hobert
South Pasadena
F. M. DuMond
Monrovia
Army Balloon School
Sierra Madre
Mend Clothes for Boys Red Cross Opens at City Hall
The Red Cross in Arcadia will open a mending center at the city hall starting September 3. Volunteers are urged to cut home duties and help the effort, with mending especially requested for balloon school boys. Salvaged items can be left at the First Avenue schoolhouse basement or with Mrs. Henderson on Keith Avenue for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia Red Cross
Red Cross
First Avenue
Henderson
Kiehth Avenue
First National Bank of Arcadia to Open Next Tuesday
Arrangements are under way to open the First National Bank of Arcadia for business Tuesday morning September 3. Authorization from the Washington comptroller is awaited but expected in time, with capital stock paid and a surplus in place. J H Bartle, president, notes fixtures and window painting proclaiming the bank’s name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bartle
J. ¢. C. Hileman
Monrovia
First National Bank of Arcadia
Injured Woman From Fresno Hurt in Arcadia Car Crash
Mrs. Beaver of Alhambra was thrown from a car carrying Douglas family grandchildren in Arcadia last Wednesday. Her left arm was badly broken as they turned a corner near the balloon camp. E K Bean and a nurse transported her to a local hospital.
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Douglas
Fresno
Beaver
Alhambra
Arcadia
Kk. E. Bean
Mr. Bean
Mr. Bean, Took Mrs. Beaver
Mrs. Beaver
Eli Cope
North Fourth Street
Waterman Home Leased to Army Officer's Mother
Mr and Mrs Henry Waterman leased their Highway Square home for a year to Mrs Dunn mother of Corporal Dunn from the army balloon school at Arcadia. They will move into a three room bungalow in Concord Place and take possession September 1.
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Dunn
Army Ballon School
Monrovia
Henry Waterman
Highway Square
Corporal Dunn
Army Balloon School
Arcadia
Mrs. Waterman
Concord Lace
Wisconsin State Picnic Draws Monrovia Residents
Many former Wisconsin residents living in Monrovia and nearby plan to attend the Wisconsin state picnic on Saturday August 31 at Sycamore Park in Los Angeles. The all day event features a music program and greetings from Badger state speakers in the afternoon with coffee served to badge holders. The Monrovia High School gym near Monrovia Field is being remodeled with new showers to improve facilities for boys.
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Wisconsin
Monrovia
Sycamore Park
Los Angeles
Badger
Monrovia Field
Still Counting Ballots and Arcadia Clubhouse Opening
Voters in Arcadia cast under 30 percent of registered ballots as still counts proceed. Community efforts culminate in the Arcadia soldiers clubhouse dedication with a swimming meet and a 9 pm dance to fund furnishings. notable locals include Cameron Coffey and Aileen Allen.
Takes French Bride Harry W Brant Marries In LA
Harry W Brant of the Sixty fifth Balloon Company and Miss Lile Seilreaux of France wed at noon in Los Angeles. The couple, who began their wartime romance after she aided soldiers, obtained a marriage license and were married at the home of Rev. Harry G Gray.
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Lile Seilreaux
France
Harry W. Brant
Sixty-fifth Balloon Company
Camp Arcadia
Los Angeles
Harry G. Gray
Rosewood Street
Hensley Promoted to Colonel of Air Service
Lieut Col W N Hensley Jr commander of Arcadia balloon camp named colonel of air service in the U S Army. the promotion announced by Adjt Gen Harris and welcomed by staff and enlisted men after recent military and family milestones.
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W. N. Hensley, Jr
United States
Air Service
Aeronautics
United States Army
Adjt
H. A. Harris
Washingington
Col
Hensley
Col. Hensley
Phillipines
Fort Omaha
Neb
Aeronautical Service
War Department
Arcadia
Ervine Sisters to Perform at Arcadia Church Event
The Ervine Sisters of Los Angeles will entertain at the First Presbyterian church in Arcadia on Friday evening September 20. A Labor Day sermon by the pastor is planned for September 1 at eleven o clock, with an evening program at eight led by the San Gabriel Valley C E Societies.
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Vance Veith
Los Angeles Athletic Club
San Pedro
Pasadena
Los Angeles County War Camp
Arcadia
Ervine Sisters
Los Angeles
Whistlers
First Presbyterian Church
Arcadian
San Gabriel Valley
C. E
Arcadia Garage Change Hands
Max A. Ireland sold his Arcadia garage to C. Chilver and W. Schrader who took possession Thursday. The new owners bring experience and promise first class work in Arcadia. Ireland suffered an eye injury six months ago and is forced to exit the business until his sight returns. Chilver built a home in Arcadian Acres near H. R. Schwarzkopf.
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Ireland
Chilver
Arcadian Acres
H. R. Schwarzkopf
Cadets Commissioned at Camp With Nine New Second Lieutenants
Col Hensley presided as nine cadets received commissions as second lieutenants at the camp. Named were Gerald K. Barnes Griswold Iowa John H. Brooks Freeport Illinois Wayne Burbank Omaha Nebraska Larkin A O Neal Mountain Home Idaho Roy C Parker Anna Illinois Willard C Parsons San Francisco Lawrence C Schaper Park City Utah Thomas R Taylor Columbia Missouri and Harry R Rafferty St Louis Missouri. Distinguished visitors Col A L Fuller Lieut George Crevelli and Captain Bonvillain of the French Army toured the camp observing activities.
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Hensley
Gerald K. Barnes
Griswold
Iowa
John H. Brooks
Freeport
Ill
Wayne Burbank
Omaha
Neb
Larkin A. O'Neal
Mountain Home
Idaho
Roy C. Parker
Anna, IL
Willard C. Parsons
San Francisco
Lawrence C. Schaper
Park City
Utah
Thomas R. Taylor
Columbia
Harry R. Rafferty
St. Louis
Col
A. L. Fuller
Washington
George Crevelli
Bonvillain
United States
Local Notes Highlight Education Moves and Local Deals
Mrs Willa Winkles will teach at a new term occupying the Duarte Road home of Mrs Mark Ehle. S Davis is the new principal as Arcadia schools reopen after renovations. Theo Christainsen of Iowa Dairy bought all J B Robinson stock in Monrovia and plans two new silos. W H Morgan known as Canyon Bill left Arcadia with a rifle aiming to reunite with his brother for a hunting trip in the North, his first real vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Harry
Willa Winkles
Stewart
Winkles
Mark Ehle
Duarte Road
Theo Christainsen
Iowa Dairy
J. B. Robinson
Monrovia
Christainsen
W. H. Morgan
Letters From France Describe Harrowing Yet Cheerful War Life
A draft of Bartle Harvey’s letter from Monrovia, dated July 29, 1918, recounts American troops quartered in an old French barn near Stine au France. He details gas drills, barracks comfort, a moonlit convoy, a birthday cake wish, and lighthearted notes about French girls, hospital visits, and stall mates named Kelly and Maurantine.
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Monrovia
Stine
Au France
Bartle Harvey
J. W. Harvey
Souses
Caces
Bartle
Kelly
France
Maurantine
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Army Balloon Camp
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Grace Berkey
Cameron Cof
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Flowers
Montaville Flowers
Congress
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Odell
Mushet
Reagan
Mr. Flowers
Mr. Randall
Mr. Flower
Congressman Randall
John J. Hamilton
P. F. Cogswell
Progressive Party
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Hayes Rolph
Jno
C. Stick
H R. Wright
Assemblyman
Ei Acai
Browne Cline
Eweeenen
Cogswell
Hamilton
Matthews
Atte Akee Eee
Democrat
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Ralph
Shearer
Dsere
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Enee
Hamilton Matthews
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Balloon Company
Mme. Lile
Seilreaux
Arcadia Garage
M. A. Ireland
C. Chilver
Schrader
Max A. Ireland
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Mace
S. Davis
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