15 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Arcadia Journal
Location
Arcadia, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
1
A letter from W. Thompson to Mrs. Horlock recalls boarding a transport at Camp Merritt, rough seas, crowded bunks, and spare moments with boxing and music aboard. He notes French civilians, German prisoners, scarce wood, cold damp bunks, and looming shovel and pick work as the unit nears combat.
W H McCune of Monrovia buys the site opposite Frank McCoy's store to build a two story structure for the First National Bank of Arcadia. Construction aims for completion in 60 days at about 10000 dollars with a vault and money safe costing around 2500 dollars. Bank leases for five years with option to ten. vice directors named J H Bartle W A Chess D W Simms A L Parker W H Horlock. An annual meeting set for January 1.
Special trains unload soldiers at the balloon camp in Arcadia. About 600 men will be encamped by tonight with balloons expected to fly within a week. The Pasadena Red Cross and Army Navy League plan a $10000 clubhouse and a batt le house as tenting and construction expand.
G A Davidson Southern California director urges Arcadia and nearby Monrovia Duarte to contribute funds to the 25 million War Savings Stamp campaign. He notes five months of thrift training and county reports show the drive will exceed expectations with committees ready to push subscriptions through June 28.
Visitors including Trustee John C Hads and City Clerk Stouffer toured Arcadia’s new two story city hall under construction. The project estimated at twenty thousand dollars features a grand front with two columns a large downstairs layout and upstairs auditorium for community events. Built by taxation Arcadia with 600 residents celebrates progress amid wartime.
Supreme Court Judge Thomas J. Lennon of San Francisco, a presiding justice at the state court of appeal, declares his candidacy for the August primaries for associate justice of the supreme court. He was admitted to the bar at 21, practiced 14 years in San Francisco, served eight years as Marin superior court judge, and eight years as presiding judge of the first district of appeal.
The Pasadena-Arcadia line began operating cars on Friday using Cadillacs. The company plans regular scheduled services and will run cars on a steady timetable.
Lieut. Col. W. N. Hensley Jr. announced that Pasadena Red Cross allocated 2035 dollars for a camp bathhouse while the Army Navy League plans a 10000 dollar clubhouse and canteen for men and officers. The league and Red Cross will move at once as camp work continues with barracks and other buildings underway.
In Arcadia a joy party ended with the arrest of O. B. Olles and Mrs. Alice Biggins of Los Angeles and Mrs. Ella Sherman of Monrovia by City Marshal Treen. A later inquiry found three quart bottles in their car. Judge Horlock fined Olles $20 and released the women with a severe reprimand.
The Y M C A hut serves as the balloon school center with temporary quarters ahead of a new building. Miss McDonald, Miss Spanggil, and an Los Angeles organist entertained 350 boys with a 7 to 7 45 pm musical program, followed by a motion picture. Tonight Wallace Reid in Big Timber shown. Two soldier boys volunteer as motion picture operators. Pasadena camp library collects 6000 books. Col Hensley to send a truck when needed. The boys buy stamps and post cards, while stationery is free.
The Co operative Arcadian club ladies hosted a straw berry festival and old-time social at Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Millard home last Saturday. Six present joined a spelling contest while shadow pictures of members and husbands were displayed for guessing. Mrs Sumwald won a prize for perfect guesses as music and songs filled the evening. About 50 people attended and enjoyed strawberry short cake and coffee.
Lieut. Col. W N Hensley Jr commandant of the Arcadia balloon school will stay in Edward H Kane villa this summer while quarters are built. Kane to be away. home will serve as Colonel Hensley’s quarters. Mr and Mrs Holmes move into Bartelena home on Second avenue.
Arcadia officials consider a water bond issue likely exceeding 25 000 dollars to extend supply. A Wednesday adjourned meeting reviewed emergency needs as current wells and a 16 inch main limit delivery. City Engineer Gierlich will finalize exact requirements and potential irrigation and domestic demands.
Plans are under way for a musical feast and celebration on July 4 to formally open the new city hall. W D Millard leads the affair with details to follow. Hardwood flooring is down on the second story and finishing touches are being added. New furniture and a separate desk for each board member will be supplied. The hall is described as one of the handsomest in the San Gabriel valley.
Dr. C B Caldwell promoted to chief surgeon at the U S Army camp in Yountville Napa County Cal. He was named major in the medical corps a month earlier and now holds the top surgical post in the camp.
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