Monthly Archives: July 2009

Found on EBay — Florentine Gardens

Posted on July 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

A large lot of cocktail napkins from the 1940s, including several from the Florentine Gardens, left, and quite a few from San Diego, has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $9.99.

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Matt Weinstock, July 4, 1959

Posted on July 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

Everybody's Uncle When you hear a familiar nasal voice say, "Now, madam, what is your problem?" you know it's John J. Anthony. For 30 years in radio and television he has been a counselor to people in trouble, mostly marital. … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates — Confidential File, July 4, 1959

Posted on July 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

Confidential File Mash Notes and Comments "to Coats, "Memphis Ward says I should write you again and let bygons be bygons. Well, I guess its all water under the bridge, right Paul? "I had some bad luck two months ago. … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on July 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

   July 4, 1918: D.W. Griffith's "Hearts of the World" is playing at Clune's Auditorium 5th and Olive. At the Kinema, Grand Avenue at 7th Street, Mary Pickford stars in "How Could You, Jean," directed by William Desmond Taylor. At … Continue reading →

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Fourth of July Concert in the Park.

Posted on July 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

   July 4, 1899: The Third Regiment Band will give a Fourth of July Concert at Central Park (now Pershing Square). The program includes the "Los Angeles Times March and Two-Step" by conductor J.B. Reynolds. 

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Downtown L.A. Is Red, White and Blue

Posted on July 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

   July 4, 1889: The cable cars and the engine house are decorated for the Fourth of July … and two neighboring ranchers settle their differences at the blacksmith shop.

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Found on EBay — Little Nemo

Posted on July 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

Also presenting McCay's "Gertie the Dinosaur" from 1914, in case you have never seen it. A Feb. 17, 1907, page of The Times comics featuring Winsor McCay's "Little Nemo in Slumberland" has been listed on EBay. Above, the entire page.  … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 3, 1959

Posted on July 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

Miracles Do Happen The Bell Gardens High School Boosters Club always will believe in miracles. Last April, during the club's campaign to raise money to buy uniforms for the high school band, some anonymous person contributed $5 stipulating it be … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates — Confidential File, July 3, 1959

Posted on July 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

Coates Uncovers Hero Saga Hermit's Dad Proud of Son by Chris Farrell(As told to Paul V. Coates) That was my boy Dennis who came out of the Griffith Park hills this week after living up there for six years like … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on July 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

   July 3, 1913: The reopened Lyceum will show a "movie" titled "The Battle of Gettysburg." The opening "will mark the establishment in Los Angeles of a real feature picture theater of the better class devoted exclusively to the showing … Continue reading →

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on July 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

     Los Angeles Times file photo Update: As nearly everyone has guessed, this is John Loder. Above, a photo published Oct. 5, 1928, with a story saying that he was making his U.S. screen debut in a talking picture … Continue reading →

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Mayor Orders Crackdown on Animal Cruelty

Posted on July 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

   July 3, 1899: Dog races continue at Agricultural Park despite the mayor's order of a police crackdown. According to testimony in an 1899 animal cruelty case brought by the ASCPA, these races consisted of two greyhounds chasing a California … Continue reading →

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City’s Mortality Rate

Posted on July 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

   July 3, 1889: Health Officer MacGowan says 63 people died in June. The leading cause was consumption.  

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Found on EBay — Shriners Convention

Posted on July 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

I'm always interested in items from the 1907 Shriners convention (right) in Los Angeles. Here's an interesting companion: A commemorative license plate from the 1959 convention. Bidding starts at $5 .

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Matt Weinstock, July 2, 1959

Posted on July 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

Gambler's Aide Crapshooters Local 352 and the Amalgamated Order of Blackjack Players held a joint meeting at the Statler Hilton the other day and got the word on a devastating intruder, a buzzing, three-ton robot named Univac 120. Unie's sponsors, … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates — Confidential File, July 2, 1959

Posted on July 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 2, 1959: Another panel that will never appear in the legacy version of "Peanuts." Confidential File One New Chapter in Adventures of John (From the files of The Mirror News) May 15, 1959 — A man of 27 who, … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept: Your Entertainment

Posted on July 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

  July 2, 1911: Ethel Barrymore at the Mason Opera House … and look! It's Marjorie Rambeau!

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Legislature Fails to Pass Budget; Mota Leads Dodgers

Posted on July 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 2, 1969: The Sacramento debating society recesses without passing a budget. Why is crime down? Police credit the Neighborhood Watch program. Photograph by Steve Dykes / Los Angeles Times Feb. 13, 1992: Dodgers batting instructor Matty Mota, left, and … Continue reading →

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Summer Wardrobe

Posted on July 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

   July 2, 1899: It's too hot in the summertime to wear a heavy truss.  

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A Parade and Fireworks for the Fourth of July

Posted on July 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

  July 2, 1889: Los Angeles plans its Fourth of July parade. Grand display of fireworks at 8 o'clock!

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