Beer Trafficker Snared In Arcadia Beer Ring
City marshals and a Monrovia constable trap a Los Angeles trucker and an Azusa Mexican in Arcadia on Foothill boulevard. Beer seized and driver fined 81 dollars after he faced Justice Glass.
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Arcadia
Azusa
Monrovia
Mr. Treen
Bovee
James Quiggle
Stoll Brothers
Los Angeles
Treen
I. 1
Justice of the Peace Glass
Justice of Peace Glass
Schools Close Friday for Christmas Break
Schools close for Christmas vacation and will reopen on December 31 with New Year’s Day off. Teachers attend institute in Los Angeles from the 17th to 21st. County Superintendent Keppel warns boards no continuous dismissal before New Year per law, causing a holiday gap for students.
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Los Angeles
Institute
Keppel
City to spend 5481 for Arcadia water flow project
City Engineer Gier lich filed an estimate with the trustees showing about 5481.92 to pump water from the Arcadia weirs for Grand View irrigation. Requests came from Mr. Miller, Mr. Sebree, and Mr. Binker. A special meeting will set plans to advertise for bids for an eight inch pipeline from the wells.
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Arcadia
Grand View
Gierlich
Miller
Sebree
Binker
Evans Tops List for Army Commission Training at Fort Monroe
Arthur Evans son of Mr and Mrs H J Evans topped the competitive exam at Fort McArthur and will proceed to Fort Monroe Virginia for regular army officer training. Gordon Maddock also earns a place to join Evans. Dr H M Roth returned Friday from San Diego.
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Arthur Evans
Gordon Maddock
Fort Monroe, Virginia
Fort McArthur
Mrr
H. J. Evans
Fort Monroe
Virginia
Dr. H. M. Roth
San Diego
Christmas Exercises at church Sunday School program
On December 23 the Sunday School will present a Christmas program at the church. The event promises a pleasing entertainment and all are invited. Candy and nuts offerings will be halved as the country conserves, but every child will receive a half pound of candy an apple and some nuts for a merry time.
California adopts mission bell on 1918 motor license discs
The mission bell replaces the California poppy on 1918 motor license plate discs. Motorists pay the next year’s license fees to receive the numbered discs tied to their enamel tags. California’s permanent tag system enters its third year, changing only disc designs rather than annual plates.
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California
Planning Breakwater Bid Notice For Big Santa Anita Wash
City trustees announce a special meeting next Tuesday to advertise bids for constructing a new breakwater in Big Santa Anita Wash. Work to begin promptly if feasible.
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Big Santa Anita Wash
Arcadians Form Roster At Sunday School Convention
At the annual Sunday school convention held Tuesday at the First Methodist Episcopal church in Monrovia Arcadia and Duarte delegates attended. Officers elected for the coming year include President M. G. Boynton and Vice President Chas Stewart Arcadia. Also chosen were Secretary Miss Bessie Rogers Treasurer H D Slick Secondary Superintendent Rev C H Charlton Adult Superintendent H H Beattie Educational Superintendent Mr A R Clifton unnamed primary superintendent to be appointed later. Delegates from Arcadia Monrovia and Duarte represented the First Presbyterian church of Arcadia with Rev M M Noacker Mr and Mrs Chas Stewart Mrs Eva Emerson and Miss Ethel Grimes.
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Monrovia
Stewart
First Methodist Episcopal Church, Monrovia
M. G. Boynton
Chas. Stewart
Arcadia
Miss Bessie Rogers
H. D. Slick
Rev. C. H. Charlton
H. H. Beat
A. R. Clifton
Duarte
First Presbyterian Church of
M. M. Noacker
Eva Emerson
Ethel Grimes
Old Presbyterian Church
Pasadna
Sewing Circle to Meet for Red Cross Project
The sewing circle will meet at 1 o'clock next Wednesday with Mrs. Tontz on Eighth Avenue to sew for the Red Cross. It is urged that as many ladies as possible attend for a busy afternoon of work.
Pres church art windows boost bazaar proceeds
Preparations for occupying the new Presbyterian church progress with a three-member committee buying carpeting and pulpit chairs. Five art windows are promised by parishioners and friends, including dedications to Ruth Emer son and the late Rev. Dr. Gage. The Ladies Aid bazaar raised 76.50, with other sales adding funds for a church bell and carpet.
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New Presbyterian Church
M. M. Noacker
A. L. Parker
Eva Emerson
Pageant Returns Bright Spotlight To Pasadena Rose Parade
The Rose Tournament on New Year’s day in Pasadena draws global interest as football fans focus on East versus West games while the floral parade, a 25 year tradition, promises an even grander, more impressive spectacle next year with an estimated crowd of 250000 in the Crown City.
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Pasadena
Red Cross Workers in Santa Anita Ring Up Recording Year
Santa Anita Red Cross volunteers report a record effort with $300 in treasury and a lengthy tally of donated items. Convalescent robes and hospital shirts lead the list with pajamas, house uniforms, handkerchiefs, slippers, comfort pillows, and various sewing pieces. Officers include President Charles Pike, Secretary Douglas Coughran, and Treasurer Mrs. R. B. Hosford with Mrs. E. T. Fletcher overseeing operations.
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Ted Cross
South Santa Anita
Chas. Pike
Douglas Coughran
R. B. Hosford
E. T. Fletcher
Quarantine Lifts After Diphtheria Outbreak Recovered
The quarantine on two Mexican families was lifted Thursday as all members recovered and danger abated. Arrangements were made to lift the quarantine at Al Moris's home either yesterday or today.
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al Moris
Red Cross Donations Recorded By Mrs Billings
In November donations totaling 15.50 were received for the Red Cross by Mrs C A Billings. Contributions include fourteen yards of unbleached muslin from Mrs Eva Emerson. Mrs Billings thanks contributors and notes all day weekly meetings at her Santa Anita avenue home open to helpers.
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C. A. Billings
Red Cross
Eva Emerson
Choral Society Prepares Sacred Cantata The Prince of Peace
Under Prof H B Kelleher the choral society forms and rehearses for The Prince of Peace cantata to be sung Sunday night January 13 after the dedication of the new church. Members include E F Glass F W Treen Cc S Berry A L Parker E Smith Azusa H B Kelleher Frank E Cook Sopranos Mrs W Kahnert Mrs J T Brisendine Miss Grimes Mrs E C Bunker Monrovia Altos Mrs Smith Mrs A L Parker Mrs Chas Stewart Miss Olive Palmer has rented her Second and Valnett Ave residence to Mr Harry Metcalf and his mother of Long Beach. They take possession today. Miss Palmer's sister Mrs Sewell left Thursday for Los Angeles.
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H. B. Kelleher
E. F. Glass
F. W. Treen
Cc. S. Berry
A. L. Parker
E. Smith
Azusa
Bass
H. B Kelleher
Frank E. Cook
Sopranos
W. Kahnert
J. T. Brisendine
Miss Grimes
E. C. Bunker
Monrovia
Altos
Smith
Chas. Stewart
Olive Palmer
Second and
Valnett Avenue
Harry Metcalf
Long Beach
Miss Palmer
Sewell
Los Angles
Two New Homes Building in Arcadia
Two houses under construction in Arcadia are being built by men from Los Angeles. Am brose Lauer is constructing a room bungalow with a garage on the east side of Sixth avenue. G. G. Mead is building a house on Second avenue for his current home and plans to erect another later, using the present structure as a garage.
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Arcadia
Los Angeles
Ambrose Lauer
Sixth Avenue
G. G. Mead
Second Avenue
Duarte Helping Hand Christmas Tree Draws Local Support
The Duarte Helping Hand club of eighteen women will run a Christmas tree at the Duarte schoolhouse at 3 PM to distribute toys and candy to poor schoolchildren and nearby kids. Edmond Edwards will portray Santa Claus delivering gifts. the event includes a child program and a Christmas dinner delivery to a needy Duarte family.
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Duarte
Duarte School House
Herbert Jackson
Edmond Edwards
Santa Claus
D W Sims to Speak at Knights of Pythias Opening
D W Sims of Arcadia will be principal speaker at the Knights of Pythias lodge and club rooms opening event at 22144 South Myrtle Avenues. The ceremony includes contributions from Pasadena Star-News writer Arthur Wyatt, Mr and Mrs Ward Kelly, and Leo McCleary, with Jennie Baldwin’s jazz band likely to perform. Public afternoon, evening by invitation. dancing and refreshments to follow. The new rooms are among Southern California’s finest outside the cities.
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Knights of Pythias Lodge
South
Myrtle Avenues
D. W. Sims
Arcadia
Arthur K. Wyatt
Pasadena Star-News
Ward Kelly
Pasadena
Leo McCleary
Jennie Baldwin
Arcadia Post Office Hours For Sunday December 23
The Arcadia post office will be open from 8 to 9 30 Sunday morning to allow people to collect mail, announced by post mistress Miss Wilson. The office will be closed Christmas Day.
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Arcadia
Wilson
Riverside Dean Prods Farm Bureau Center Plan In Duarte
Dean H J Webber of the Riverside experiment station addressed about 50 ranchers in Duarte urging unity among Duarte Arcadia and Monrovia to form a county farm bureau center in Los Angeles. He said enrollment reached about 1600 with 571 from Los Angeles meeting plus Japanese members totaling over 2000. A Los Angeles county farm adviser and five specialists are planned with citrus walnut poultry and general husbandry expertise. A new committee led by C O Peterson E T Richardson W P Elliott J W Blain and Harold Jackson will organize the drive to secure the center and a follow up Los Angeles meeting will set dates for delegates.
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Arcadia
Duarte
Monrovia
Los Angeles
Farm Bureau
Dean‘h. J. Webber
Riverside Experiment Station
Dean Webber
Los Angeles County
Webber
C. O. Peterson
E. T. Richardson
W. P. Elliott
J. W. Blain
Harold Jackson
Arcadia Signs City Hall Contract At Special Meeting
At a special meeting Wednesday night Arcadia trustees signed and delivered the contract for the new city hall. Contractor Mr. Dawson plans to commence work immediately.
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Arcadia
Dawson
County Exams Set For Hospital Nurse And Truck Driver
The Los Angeles county civil service commission will hold an examination on December 20 for head surgical nurse at the county hospital with a salary of 85 dollars per month plus full maintenance. A second exam on December 21 offers a motor truck driver position at 90 dollars per month.
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Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission
Rodriguez Bound Over on Assault with Intent to Kill
Ysabel Rodriguez, a Mexican boy, shot E Okazaki, a well known Japanese rancher, two weeks ago. He was bound over to the Superior court by Judge Burr on the assault with intent to kill charge. His bail fixed at 2000 dollars. lacking funds, he was jailed.
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E. Okazaki
Ysabel Rodriguez
Burr
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J. O. Williams
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A. D. van Horn
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