Christmas gift rules reach soldiers sailors and marines overseas
Conflicting reports about Christmas package rules for U S forces abroad prompt the State Council of Defense to publicize the guidelines. Deadlines: soldiers parcels must be sent by November 20, sailors to reach New York by November 15, and marines follow Navy and War Department rules.
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Cil
Defense
Washington
New York
Red Cross
War Department
United States Service
War Fund Drive Here Next Week
The open ing day for the allied drive for war work funds is Monday November 11. Seven major activities and agencies will receive funds to continue their work. Arcadia committees with Frank E. Cook as general chairman will canvass the city next Wednesday seeking a total of 6320.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Cook
Arcadia
Enlistment Opens Air Service Roles For Civilians
Alhambra draft board lifts Class 1-A restriction for men registered before September 12 1918 allowing civilians aged 18 to 45 to apply as airplane pilots balloonists maneuvering officers and observers. Qualifications include perfect hearing and eyesight weight 110 to 170 pounds high school diploma and two years of college. Information at aviation examination board 1101 Marsh Strong Building Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alhambra
Air Service
Aviation Examination Board
Marsh-Strong
Los Angeles
Sugar allowance raised to three pounds per person
The sugar allowance for domestic use increases from two to three pounds per person per month effective November 1 as beet and cane sugar crops expand and transport conditions improve. Retailers may sell the new allowance immediately with purchaser records and can secure additional certificates for November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt
Washington
Food Administration
Soldier 18 Killed by Santa Fe Train Near Arcadia
Herbert R. Clough a private in the Thirty-eighth balloon company of Arcadia was killed early Thursday when struck by a Santa Fe train. His body lay along tracks west of Santa Anita and coroners may hold an inquest. Military funeral arrangements will be made in Arcadia. He was alone and walking toward the balloon school camp when the accident occurred. relatives in Syracuse were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert R. Clough
Syracuse
N. Y
Thirty-eighth Balloon Company
Arcadia
Santa Fe
Santa Anita
Hartwell
Clough
Colonel Hensley to Return to Arcadia Post
Col W N Hensley Jr returns Saturday after two months of intensive aviation training at Mather Field Sacramento to resume command at Arcadia post. Officers report he may be promoted to brigadier general. he was raised from lieutenant colonel to colonel on August 23. Influenza cases at the post hospital total about 100, with one in critical condition as weather worsened.
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W. N. Hensley, Jr
Ben
Matherveld
Sacramento
Arcadia
Hensley
Army
Arcadia Women Plan Sunday Dinner for Soldiers
Under Arcadia Red Cross direction local women will provide broth jellies fruits and custards for a Sunday dinner served to soldiers at the Army Balloon School hospital in Arcadia. The effort shows motherly support for servicemen.
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Sam
Arcadia
Arcadia Red Cross
Army Balloon School
Christmas Boxes Ready for Overseas Servicemen Tags
Christmas boxes prepared with full descriptions for recipients who have tags from their boys overseas. Available from Mrs. Sheldon, Chairman of the Arcadia Red Cross, at her home on Santa Anita Avenue or by phone at 27.
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Sheldon
Arcadia Red Cross
Santa Anita Avenue
The Flu Bugs Sing A Man To Bed
A playful poison pen piece mocks flu fears as the Journal editor claims ten days of battle with the flu germs. He describes waves of symptoms and the imagined chorus of bugs while noting an osteopath ends the siege and the flu vanishes.
Enjoyable hunting trip at Elizabeth Lake and Antelope Valley
A hunting party from Monrovia and Los Angeles spent last week at Elizabeth Lake shooting ducks from a Nash six and then hunting rabbits in Antelope Valley. Olaf Kahnert Willard H George Mrs Hatfield and John Yule joined the trip, returning late Sunday tired but happy with the outing.
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Elizabeth Lake
Olaf Kahnert
Monrovia
Willard .H. George
Los Angeles
Hatfield
John Yule
Th Lake
Antelope Valley
Farewell and birthday gatherings of Balloon School officers
Mrs. C K B White bid farewell as Lieut White and the Balloon school officers left Arcadia for Camp John Wise Texas. Mrs Lober hosted a Monrovia party with wives of Balloon School officers, including Mrs B McGinnis and Mrs W C Cummings. Lieut Lober’s birthday was celebrated with a baked bean dinner at 244 East Palm, Monrovia. A bicycle theft report in Arcadia led to arrest of Stephen Dias of San Gabriel and juvenile custody.
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Texas
Foothill
White
Monrovia
C. B. Lober
Lober
East Palm Avenue
Lieut. Lober
N. B. Drury
William C. Farnum
Mooney
Feet
Benson
C. E. White
Westbrook
Messenger
K. Shimakawa
el Monte Avenue
Arcadia
Marshall Treen
Stephen, Dias
San Gabriel
Los Angeles
City Trustees Hold Meeting and Accept Health Officer Resignation
At the Wednesday board session Dr. Gaylord, city health officer, submitted his resignation which was accepted. Street Superintendent Treen reported Falling Leaf avenue improvements completed. An ordinance outlining vehicle signal systems passed first reading. additional measures to be addressed next meeting.
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Board of Trustees
Gaylord
P Street
Treen
Falling Leaf Avenue
Auto Club Guards City From Broken Glass Menace
The Automobile Club of Southern California launches a seven day campaign against broken glass littering Los Angeles streets. A mobile crew in a large truck patrols daybreak to collect glass fragments with brooms and dustpans. The effort aims to reduce damage and nerve strain for motorists, with wagers reportedly on the amount collected by Tuesday.
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Los Angeles
Automobile Club of
Southern California
City of the Angels
Auto Club
Arcadia Police Court Records Traffic Violations
Arcadia city court notes enforcement actions for speed violations and lamp violations under Ordinance 43 and 51. Fines ranged from 2.00 to 5.00 dollars with several drivers named or suspended. New speed signs installed by City Street Superintendent F W Treen. Tax notices issued with delinquency dates in November and December.
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Cook
Pasadena
A. Walker
Los Angeles
D. Bedwell
Geo
Ouida
Alhambra
F. P. Krupp
R. T. Cass
South Pasadena
John Lawrence
R. C. Hughes
F. W. Treen
M. Irata
Palm Avenue
Treen
Horlock
Randall Retains Seat in Congress in Local Returns
Charles H. Randall of Prohibition defeats Montaville Flowers for Congress by about 7000 votes as returns from Monrovia precincts narrow the margin. Final tally awaits official count in two to three days. Flowers faced opposition from influenza and a Times labor bloc, while Randall benefited from Wilson administration endorsement.
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Stephens
Theodore Bell
P. F. Cogswell
John J. Hamilton
Mr. Flowers
Wilson
Randall
Congress
Los Angeles Times
Flowers
Hamilton
Cog
Cogswell
Walton J. Wood
Vestine Lod
John M. York
Riet
Russ Avery
Slibe Qoeaschgeanse
Frederick W. Hanser
Paul J. McCormick
Salbe Seca
James C. Rives
Febniedantivetes
Lest Peouet
Cedicoccsieenices
Charles Wellborn
PTC
Naocens
Wee Aeons
Monrovia
Rominger
Healthy
Teachers Club
Help Needed Dainties for ill Army Balloon School
Mrs C H Anson calls for help for sick soldiers at the Army Balloon School in Arcadia and Monrovia, asking the community to supply fry juices to flavor drinks and broths. Donations should be called in on Saturdays at Bly 151.
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Army Balloon School
Arcadia
Monrovia
Berm
C. H. Anson
Community Service
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State Council of Defense
France
Navy
General Pershing
United States
Hoboken
N. J
Germany
U. S
Bricker
W. Stewart
Nettie Cockertine
W. Newhall
Catherine Smith
Catherine Smith and Mrs. Semmons; Messie. A. L. Parker
O. D. Harris
William Wheeler
M. M. Noacker
L. S. Emerson
Mr. Brush
Kitimura
Yakamura
Draft Board
Washington ‘Y
Ralph D. Merritt
Federal Food Ad
California
The
Louisiana
City of Arcadia
Ss. S
Col. Hensley
Arcadia Betcon School
Mrs. White
Automobile Club
W. S
Arcadia Police Department
W. E. Mitchell
Ee. Wilkins
Puente
Rahe
W.s.s
W. Treen
Ae Ue
Montaville Flowers
Charles H. Randall
Prohibition
Charles H. Randell
Con
Mr. Flower
Arcadia Balloon School
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