Phelan Seeks California Air Fields for Military Use
A Washington message dated December 10 details Senator James D. Phelan urging General Kenly and Colonel Woods to investigate flying fields and recommend suitable sites for permanent military use. He advocates March Field Riverside Mather Field Sacramento and the Arcadia Balloon School while noting Rockwell Field is already a permanent field. The exchange emphasizes California's favorable climate for year round training and operations. Thrift Stamps and War Savings Stamps plans for 1919 are outlined with prices and redemption rules, noting conversions and future values through 1923 and 1924.
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James D. Phelan
W. L. Kenly
Department of Military Aeventis
Arthur Woods
Phelan
March Field
Riverside
Mather Field
Sacramento
Arcadia
Kenly
Woods
California
Rockwell Field
Nort Island
Cadet’s Charm Brings Grief As Pasadena Woman Learns News
A Pasadena tale follows a popular cadet known for his charm among local girls. After a social event, a note led a widow with two children to discover a draft for discharge written by the cadet, naming Reginald as their future child’s name amid community whispers.
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Pasadena
Via ‘Fition
Municipal nurse project eyed for Arcadia district
Dan W. Simms and O. D. Harris of the city board of trustees and Fred W. Treen, school trustees chairman, met with the County Board of Supervisors and Health officers in Los Angeles to seek a district nurse to oversee sanitary and health matters in Arcadia. The matter was referred to Supervisor Cogswell, with a decision believed likely in favor.
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Dan W. Simms
O. D. Harris
City Board of Trustees
Fred W. Treen
County Board of Supervisors
Los Angeles
Arcadia
Treen
Cogswell
W H Taylor Starts Work on New Santa Anita Bungalow
W S Taylor, manager of Mrs Anita Baldwin's ranch and member of the Board of City Trustees, begins construction on a new bungalow on Santa Anita Avenue just south of Falling Leaf.
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W. St. Taylor
Thieves Target Orange Grove In Duarte Area
City Marshal Treen reports complaints of orange thefts in the orange grove area between First avenue Duarte Road and Santa Anita and Baldwin avenues. An arrest is expected within twenty four hours.
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Duarte Road
Treen
Orange Grove
First Avenue
Santa Anita
Baldwin
Marshal Treen
Arcadia Schools Delay Reopening Amid Flu Spread
Arcadia schools will not reopen next Monday as board members deem reopening unwise due to nationwide flu prevalence. Monrovia may extend the ban next week after a spike in new cases and a teacher sent home with suspected illness.
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Arcadia
F. W. Treen
Monrovia
Stolen Dort Model 11 Recovered by City Marshal
City Marshal Treen found a Dort Model 11 on Falling Leaf avenue Wednesday. After contacting Los Angeles County authorities and confirming with D Manning of San Gabriel, the car stolen from in front of a station in Los Angeles Tuesday night was returned to the owner.
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Treen
Falling Leaf Avenue
Los Angeles
Unty Sheriff's Office
Mr. Treen
D. ©. Manning
San Gabriel
Huntington to Erect Magnificent Library on Estate
Henry W. Huntington commissions a grand library on his estate midway between here and Los Angeles. The structure will stand a short distance east of his Huntington home, overlooking the San Gabriel Valley.
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Henry W. Huntington
Here
Los Angeles
Huntington
San Gabriel Valley
Miss Elsie Fleming Weds Private Jack Present in LA
Culminating a romance that began at the army balloon school, Miss Elsie Fleming of 112 East Greystone avenue married Private Jack Present of the 51st company in Los Angeles Thursday at 3:30 PM. They honeymoon at the beach and plan to live in Toledo, Ohio after the groom's discharge.
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Army Balloon School
Arcadia 2
Elsie Flemming
East Greystone Avenue
Jack Phesent
51St Company
Los Angeles
Toledo
Presbyterian Choir and Soldiers Guests at North Encinitas Home
Members of the Presbyterian choir and soldiers from the Arcadia balloon school joined the Rev H A Fisk and Mrs Fisk as guests of Mrs Josephine Ambrose at her North Encinitas avenue residence. Mrs Ambrose was aided by her sister Mrs Trauger of New York. Music games and refreshments made an enjoyable evening.
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Presbyterian Choir
Arcadia Balloon School
H. A. Fisk
Girl Thief in Court Marie Hansen Trial in Arcadia Burglary Case
Marie Hansen, arrested November 10 for burglary at Miss Hilda Gray's Arcadia residence, appeared in Los Angeles Superior Court yesterday after a preliminary hearing in Judge Horlock's court on November 15 where she was found guilty and committed to the Los Angeles Superior Court. Motor Cycle Cop L E Davis is recovering from a flu illness and hopes to be discharged soon.
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Marie Hansen
Hilda Gray
Seecond Avenue
Arcadia
Los Angeles
Marie
Judee Horlock
L. E. Davis
Construction of Two Homes on First Avenue South of Duarte Road
Two new houses are under construction on First Avenue south of Duarte Road. The owners plan to reside in Arcadia once completed.
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First Avenue
Duarte Road
Arcadia
Falling Leaf Avenue Opens After Macadam Pavement
The new 40 foot wide macadam road on West Falling Leaf Avenue from Santa Anita to the Pacific Electric ROW opened last Sunday. It connects with balloon school grounds access at the North gate and was built by Davisson Contracting Co under Street Superintendent Treen. Roger Brothers are laying off macadam roads inside the balloon school grounds. City Marshal Treen arrested Juan Montanez on an outstanding Monrovia warrant.
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Falling Leaf Avenue
Santa Anita Avenue
Pacific Electric
Davisson Contracting Co
Monrovia
Monrovia Under the Supervision of Street Superintenden Treen. the Davisson Co
Fleet Avenue
Roger Brothers
Arms Balloon School
Frank Cook
Arcadia
Young milk and corn fed turkeys ad
Arcadia classified notice for Freq W Treen on Second Avenue offering young turkeys fed with milk and corn. Reachable by telephone Arcadia 39J.
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Treen
Second Avenue
Arcadia
Move Monrovia Peak to aid fire lookout access
Thomas W. Sloan chief ranger of the United States Forest Service district asks a Pasadena Star-News representative for help in slicing off the top of Monrovia Peak. He says removing the peak would improve visibility for the Glendora station lookout and simplify regional work.
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Thomas
W. Sloan
States Forest Service
Pasadena Star-News
Monrovia Peak
Glendora Station
New Motor Cars Return as Hudson and Ford Debut
Government relief on car manufacture spurs dealer activity in Monrovia. Les S. Foulke, former Cadillac agent, shows a Hudson Super Six and touts value for money. Nelson & Mosher report Ford availability, expecting rush as buyers snap up the revived models.
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Ionro
Rec Oll
Les S. Foulke
Cadillac
Hudson
Mr. Foulke
Monrovia
Nelson & Mosher
Ford
Tse
Red Cross Roll Call Aims for Universal Membership
Arcadia launches a Christmas Roll Call to enlist every man woman and child as American Red Cross members. The drive runs from Monday to December 24, with $1 memberships supported by local clerk Miss Grimes. A Los Angeles meeting showcased war end but continued needs for Red Cross rebuilding and service. Private Smith’s poignant remarks highlighted the organization’s mission and enduring sacrifice.
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American Red Cross
Arcadia
All America
Red Cross
Christmans
America
Grimes
Alexandria Hotel
Los Angeles
California
Arizona
Hale
San Francisco
Davison
Washington
Pacific Division
Rev. McWilliams
Woodman
Lyman
Los Angeles Red Cross
John B. Miller
Private Smith
Seaforth Highlanders
Smith
Chaiman Hale
France
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U. S
Zimmerman
Reginald
Board of City Trustees
County
W. H. Taylor
Board of
Dort
D. C. Manning
Elsie Fleming
Jack
Superior Court
W. Ss
W.s
Ballon School
Juan Montanez
L. S. Foulke
Nelson
Mosher
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