Aviators Die In Trip From Here
Lieut Herbert N Chaffee of Pasadena and Charles J Drake of Jewell Kansas died when their army aeroplane crashed near East Forty third street after a flight from Stocker field west of Monrovia. They were pursuit pilots from Rockwell Field San Diego en route to Venice and then San Diego.
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Charles J. Drake
Jewell, Kas
Venice
Rockwell
Lieut. Chaffee
Chaffee
Gomne
Rockwell Field
San Diego
Arcadia
Venice Aviation Field
Pasadena
Stocker Field
Drake
Stockerfield
Los Robles Avenue
Los Angeles
Snow in the California Mountains Shows Bright Sun
Snow capped peaks including Mount Wilson wore a frosted crown Sunday morning as sun returned after cloudy days. Arcadia logged 0.45 inches of rain on Saturday night and a season total of 5.16 inches, with peak February rainfall in March and a four day stretch from March 7 to 11 dropping 6.10 inches.
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Mount Wilson
Arcadia
Not Up to Standard in Quired the Lady of the House
A humorous exchange shows a maid explaining she did not bring references. The applicant compares herself to photographs saying none of them do her justice, leaving the mother unimpressed by the response. The dialogue highlights social expectations for servants and wit in old-time banter.
Canning and Preserving Becomes Pleasurable With Gas Service
The article extols canning and preserving as enjoyable with reliable natural gas service. It frames gas as Nature’s partner in turning home food processing into a satisfying, serviceable activity.
Great Red Cross Drive Supports War Relief Efforts
The article highlights American Red Cross work in France and occupied territories. It notes relief for soldiers and families, locating missing persons, aiding repatriated women and children, and photographing or filming to reunite families. Messages urge continued support and faster knitting and refugee garment production.
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France
American Red Cross
Germany
Switzerland
Mr Ladd
Smith
McLeish
Pacific
Dr Remington Commissioned Major in France Army
Dr Remington of Monrovia, once a leading local physician, has been commissioned a major. A cablegram to Mrs Remington from France reports the rank attained after more than a year with the American Expeditionary Forces. He has seen active hospital service overseas.
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Remington
Monrovia
France
Red Cross Notes December 23 1918
The Red Cross calls for workers on Tuesdays and Thursdays to speed up relief efforts as demand rises. Eighteen Christmas boxes for soldiers in Southern California hospitals have been prepared by Arcadians through the Red Cross. Watch the City Hall bulletin board for announcements and watch for a Christmas gift drive of one dollar per box.
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Red Cross
California
Christmas Red Cross Roll Call Participation
A local notice invites residents to attend the Christmas Red Cross Roll Call and present themselves with a donation. It urges community support and outlines how contributions aid relief efforts during the holiday season.
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Red Cross
Military Burial Honors for George C. Hall at Live Oak Cemetery
A funeral circle at Live Oak Cemetery paid final military honors to George C. Hall who died December 2 at Call Field Texas from pneumonia. The motorcycle mechanic, son of Mr and Mrs BE Grovin, enlisted in San Francisco and was assigned to the aviation field in Texas. A squad from the Army Balloon School fired a round of shells as a farewell salute.
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Live Oak Cemetery
George C. Hall
Army Balloon School
Yough
George Hall
Call Field
Texas
He Hall
Fast Orange Avenue
Mon
BE. Crovin
San Francisco
Aviation Field
First Presbyterian Church Directory Notice
Sunday services at 11:00 and 7:45 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:45 p.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Church officers listed: Elders J. B. Raymond and Charles W. Stewart. Deacons A. L. Parker and Harry Metcalf. Trustees Charles W. Stewart, A. L. Parker, A. E. Morris, Miss Ollie Palmer. secretary unnamed.
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J. B. Raymond
Chas. W. Stewart
Frank Falconer
A. L. Parker
Harry Metcalf
A. E. Morris
Ollie Palmer
Christian Science Church Services on Duarte Road Duarte
The Christian Science Church invites worship on Sundays at 11 a.m. and Wednesdays at 8 p.m. A Sunday School session runs at 10 a.m. for children.
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Christian Science Church
Duarte Road
Baldwin Avenue
Printing at the Monrovia Messenger Office
Ad promotes best printing at reasonable prices offered by the Monrovia Messenger office.
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Monrovia Messenger
Memorial Service and Burial of Major Alfonte in Monrovia
Major James R. Alfonte died in training camp while preparing for action in the war. His body was returned to Monrovia for burial where Dr. Charles Coke Woods led funeral rites and paid tribute to his service. In other news, Monrovia reports November tax payments totaling 740 with near one million in war activity contributions. small property owners contributed a large share.
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Monrovia
James R. Alfonte
Charles Coke Woods
Methodist Church
C. F. Moore
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Brownson Corner
Myrtle and Lemon Avenues
Herbert N. Chaffee
Www. S
DR. Remington
Wien Boys
Civen
Red
First Presbyterian Church
White Oak
Cal
The
Vlson
Victor
Columbia
Wilson
iIts
Wilsons
A. A. Tanner & CO
S. Myrtle Avenue
Monrovia, Cal
Nelson & Ford
Ford Garage
S. Myrtle
Detroit
Ford
Duarte
Arcadia Dry Goods
Paul Bachert
the National Bank OF
Monrovia, California
Granite Savings Bank
Renaker Company
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