16 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Arcadia Journal
Location
Arcadia, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1918
Page
1
Announcement confirms Arcadia as the government balloon school site with a 200 acre complex including the race track. John Regain will lead crews rebuilding the Spur. base facilities will include an admin building and hospital with an initial funding around 250000 dollars.
A tentative plan for a 30 by 60 foot pool on First Avenue school grounds was shown to school board member F W Treen by Architect Lourdou. The pool will vary from 2 to 7 feet deep and be level with the ground with elevated approaches. A kiddies pool, men's and women's dressing rooms are included and construction may begin soon.
A Sunday school benefit is planned for Arcadia with a five reel film Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm starring Mary Pickford. The event at Colonial Moving Picture Theater Monrovia offers 3:30 matinee and 7 and 9 pm shows with proceeds supporting Arcadia South Santa Anita Duarte and Monrovia schools.
Wm R Slater proposes a connecting electric car route linking Pasadena with Arcadia Monrovia and the Glendora Azusa line via Lamanda Park and the Baldwin ranch to open new trade territory and attract builders. Nomination filings for city offices closed March 14 with several races set for April 8 including city treasurer and clerk positions.
Citizens urged to purchase war savings stamps and certificates to support the U S effort. The notice explains values of thrift stamps, detailing purchases from a single stamp to multiple stamps can fund equipment such as helmets, boots, blankets, rifles and gas masks. It stresses renewed interest after a recent drive and highlights local participation.
Holy Week observances include services Wednesday Thursday and Friday nights. Friday after services hosts congregational meeting before Holy Communion. Easter Sunday program at 10 am, followed by Lord's Supper at 11 am. Evening 7:30 pm Easter sermon with special musical program by the pastor.
Storm waters from the mountains pour down to White Oak Avenue at the Arcadia Sierra Madre boundary washing out a roadway section. Officials say a cement drain is being built to carry floodwaters away as Arcadia and Sierra Madre join efforts.
Miss Olive Palmer hosted a five hundred party last Saturday at her sister's Los Angeles home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. E F Glass, the Emersons, the Newhalls, the Irelands, the Sewells, the Harrises, the Coreys, Mrs. Austin, and Mrs. Geo Grimes with Miss Ethel Grimes.
M. A. Ireland L S Emerson W Newhall and Fred L Urben attended Clune's theater in Pasadena Friday evening indicating a social outing among residents.
Mr and Mrs L A Fox hosted Friday evening for the Tuesday afternoon club with spouses as guests. The decor suggested St Patrick s and activities included games of 500 and an impromptu program of recitations and music. Guests included Mr and Mrs C V Tuttle Mr and Mrs Ralph Cairns Mr and Mrs L N Burdett Mr and Mrs C E Leist Mr and Mrs J M Rodkey Mr and Mrs E Brunner Miss Helen Chestnut Dr and Mrs Mark Lacey Mr and Mrs D E Jefferson and Vera of Los Angeles and Mr and Mrs C L Sweeten of Arcadia.
Terrance from Los Angeles travels to Arcadia to visit his Aunt Mrs. Geo Grimes and spend time with family. He plans local sightseeing and family gatherings during the visit.
The Billings host Mr and Mrs Billings from the east as weekend visitors. They are spending the winter in Long Beach.
Frank Garcia was removed to the county hospital this week by Fred W. Treen city marshal due to an acute case of tonsillitis.
City Marshal Treen warns Arcadia must pass a building ordinance at once to curb inexpensive rushed structures. Vendors and future restaurant plans worry about locations as town growth accelerates. The measure aims to protect scenic drives and trees from “cheap, dirty” buildings and corner shacks.
Mrs Hannah Ann McCoy 72 wife of George McCoy mother of Frank McCoy Arcadia merchant died last Tuesday night after residing in Arcadia since its infancy. Survived by four sons John Archie Clyde and Frank and a daughter Mrs Mc Laughlin. Funeral from Renaker Chapel Monrovia at 3 p m Wednesday officiated by Rev M M Noacker and Rev Leslie G Parker. community coupons of sympathy.
Earl Emery Cayer, two year old son of Mr and Mrs Med Cayer, died at the family home in South Santa Anita last Friday. Funeral services were held Saturday from the Catholic church in Monrovia, with community sympathy extended.
County bee inspector George B. LeSlem deputy John Bixby of Covina and city marshal F. W. Treen investigate a mass bee die off at the Mercer apiary near Arcadia. Deadly gas is suspected as upper hive sections were wiped out while lower sections survived. About 150 hives may be saved with 3000 pounds of honey untouched.
Rain totals show 15.78 inches to date, 9.66 behind last year's 19.44. Persistent rain flooded San Gabriel river areas, damming the Pacific Rock & Gravel plant. Fatty Arbuckle and a group of film performers were stranded in upper San Gabriel canyon but secured a draft exam extension by phone.
The Duarte Monrovia Arcadia unit of the county farm bureau has postponed its planned trip to the Riverside experiment station from March 16 to April 6. Director C. O. Peterson announced the delay due to fear of rain.
The Parent-Teachers association will meet at the First Avenue school at 3 o clock on Friday March 15. Assistant Superintendent Wheat visited the First Avenue school Tuesday afternoon last week. Plans for the Red Cross entertainment proceed at both schools with the presentation likely at the end of April.
Santa Anita Avenue school played a baseball game with the girls of the First Avenue school Thursday. Trustees have arranged to restore garden space so pupils can begin planting immediately.
Salvage from the schoolhouse has piled up awaiting disposal and needs transport to headquarters. Proceeds from the Junior Red Cross, recently organized in the school, funded a sewing machine for local use.
KE F Glass left for Imperial Monday evening to take a manager position with Hammond Lumber company. Mrs Glass and the children expect to join him about a month later.
Pasadena Star News recounts a Hotel Huntington charity ball raising about $7,800 for the Pasadena war camp fund. A donkey sold for $805, an Airedale terrier for $2,500, and a Boston Bull dog for $1,600, with stars Wallace Reid and Mrs Reid donating the pet. The event lasted until near daylight with entertainment by Charlie Murray and Dustin Farnum.
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