Monthly Archives: December 2009

Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on December 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

     Aug. 31, 1938: Joe Seewerker and Charles Owens visit the Southwest Museum. Although I’ve been to the museum many times, I always drive to the top, so I’ve never noticed this tunnel. Next time I’m there, I’ll look … Continue reading →

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Three Pros Hold Up Bank

Posted on December 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

  The Times illustrates the  holdup with a cutaway drawing of the bank. One of the bank robbers looked like a “hop head” or drug fiend, The Times says.  Dec. 2, 1919: “The robbery, according to veteran detectives, was planned … Continue reading →

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Homeowner Captures Burglar After Struggle

Posted on December 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Dec. 2, 1909: William Mulholland says the aqueduct from Owens Valley will be done a year ahead of schedule.   The East Adams Boulevard neighborhood via Google maps street view. Dec. 2, 1909: Romeo E. Ellithorp [or Ellithorpe]  and … Continue reading →

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December 1, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on December 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

A Lucky Man  Lee Shippey sat smiling at a table in the Broadway Department Store yesterday, chatting with friends and autographing copies of his new book, his 11th, “The Luckiest Man Alive.”  Lee, a glowing, healthy 76, means himself.  The … Continue reading →

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December 1, 1959: Paul V. Coates – Confidential File

Posted on December 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

Arab League bans Elizabeth Taylor’s movies! Jerry Lewis at Bat for Actor Robinson Strange guy, Jerry Lewis. I’ve known him for years.  I knew him when he was a kid on Broadway, when he had a partner named Martin, and … Continue reading →

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LAPD Disputes FBI Crime Statistics

Posted on December 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Dec. 1, 1959: You may recall that there was mutual animosity between FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover and Police Chief William H. Parker. One reason was that Parker thought the bureau’s national crime statistics were inaccurate and distorted Los … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on December 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Dec. 1, 1938: “Mary Pickford in black velvet and sable was the guest of honor at the Women's Press Club in Washington. Mary spoke for an hour and a half on world peace, when all they wanted was Hollywood … Continue reading →

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Garvey Ranch to Be Sold

Posted on December 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

The death of Richard Garvey Jr., last direct heir of the ranching family, brings the auction of his personal belongings and the sale of the land. Oct. 18, 1949: My search for Coyote Pass in the previous post turned up … Continue reading →

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Body Found in Well

Posted on December 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

Officers try to retrieve a body from an abandoned well at Coyote Pass. As nearly as I can determine from the clips, this is the general area of Coyote Pass. Times stories say Garvey Avenue went through the pass, now … Continue reading →

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