Category Archives: Obituaries

Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Jan. 26, 1960

Posted on January 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

Diana Barrymore was in love with Tennessee Williams and wanted to marry him, the Mirror's Earl Wilson says.  We Quiz Quiz Guy Who Blew $64,000       Al Einfrank isn't exciting news copy.  Not any more.     Three years ago, … Continue reading →

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Diana Barrymore Dies at 38

Posted on January 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Nice headline – does that make the nun a college girl? And I guess Kennedy isn’t a headline name yet. Jan. 26, 1960: The trial of Dr. R. Bernard Finch and Carole Tregoff in the killing of Barbara Jean … Continue reading →

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Remembering an Early Times Photographer

Posted on January 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Martin E. “M.E.” Rafert, Los Angeles Times The field at the Aviation Meet, Jan. 13, 1910. In going through The Times’ photos of the Aviation Meet, I discovered several with notations by Martin “M.E.” Rafert, a photographer for … Continue reading →

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Dave Barton Memorial Name List

Posted on January 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

“The Only Real Thing in the World Is Imagination.” Jan. 18, 1920: My late Times colleague Dave Barton, who used to collect amusing names, would have loved this item. I wish he would have been around when I discovered a … Continue reading →

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South Pasadena Author Dies

Posted on January 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 18, 1910: The Times publishes an obituary on author Margaret Collier Graham of South Pasadena. Editions of her books may be found at bookfinder.com. Scans of her books are also available at archive.org.

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Eisenhower Demurs on Endorsing Nixon

Posted on January 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

On the frontiers of medicine … Above, a news analysis of President Eisenhower’s refusal to make a formal endorsement of Vice President Richard Nixon in the presidential race. Below, Eisenhower’s comments from the Jan. 14, 1960, Times. The Times announces … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 15, 1960

Posted on January 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Crying Need     It has been decreed by someone who watches over us that motorists are better served by readjusting the white lines on many busy streets to create left-turn islands for those brave persons who might wish to … Continue reading →

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L.A. Ready to Take to the Air

Posted on January 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

  An aerial view of Los Angeles. The Times publishes photos of the aviation grounds and members of the aviation committee. "Each of the big aviators are made headliners each day and will contest for one prize or another daily. … Continue reading →

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on January 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

   Los Angeles Times file photo Update: Marie Mosquini in an undated photo. It looks as though this lady finally stumped the brain trust – my nickname for the mystery photo fans whose film knowledge always amazes me. I never … Continue reading →

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Police Raid Cult Headquarters

Posted on January 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

  “When Doc Rides and When He Walks.”  March 14, 1927, Peter the Hermit  learns some dance steps. Jan. 4, 1920: During a police raid on the Mazdaznan temple, "an old, queer looking man, attired in blonde whiskers, long frock … Continue reading →

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Laguna Beach Greeter at Rose Parade

Posted on January 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

  June 1, 1967: Eiler Larsen, the Laguna Beach Greeter, says of hippies — “They will fade and I will last because I have goals and this ability to make friends no matter where I am.”   Jan. 2, 1970: … Continue reading →

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Monkey Business on ‘Inherit the Wind’ Set

Posted on December 31, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Sheriff John covers preparations for the Rose Parade!   Dr. Charles F. Sebastian dies, Sept. 4, 1971. You may recall him from the Harry Raymond bombing. The Central Receiving Hospital was replaced by the Rampart Division station, shown by … Continue reading →

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Random Shot – Amelia Earhart, 1936

Posted on December 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

 Los Angeles Times file photo I recently went through The Times’ photographs from Amelia Earhart’s 1937 flight; the one on which she disappeared. I think this is one of my favorites. She’s posing with the airplane as it’s being built … Continue reading →

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San Marino Pelted With Furs From Mystery Airplane

Posted on December 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

Dec. 23, 1959: "Thousands of dollars worth of fur pelts were mysteriously jettisoned from a low-flying airplane over San Marino and San Gabriel yesterday. One large gunny sack of the valuable pelts crashes through a patio roof at 1070 Kendall … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Dec. 22, 1959

Posted on December 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

Payola Suspected in Fourth Grade     NEWS ITEM:  WESTBURY, N.Y., Dec. 21 — Teachers here have been warned against students who try to curry favor with "Christmas payola."     Supt. of Schools Cecil I. Rice sent teachers a memorandum indicating … Continue reading →

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51 Held in Gambling Raids

Posted on December 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

  “Oh, Man” by Clare Briggs. Dec. 22, 1919: Detectives with the help of the “purity squad” raid several fan tan games and arrest 51 people. Notice the detectives’ names, especially that of McAfee, who is the infamous Guy McAfee.  The … Continue reading →

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Last Civil War Veteran Dies at 117

Posted on December 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Dec. 20, 1959: “Peanuts” characters not only discuss Christmas, but they go to church.     W.N. Chandler decorates his home at 13060 Otsego St. for Christmas. 13060 Otsego St., Sherman Oaks, via Google maps’ street view. “What do you … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Dec. 7, 1959

Posted on December 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Is This Really Tokyo Rose?         Her name is Iva Toguri d'Aquino, but you know her as Tokyo Rose.     And that's why she hides.     She's 43 now.  She has a small business and a smaller circle … 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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Found on EBay – Olga Nethersole

Posted on November 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Olga Nethersole in an undated postcard for sale on EBay. Olga Nethersole in “Sapho,” Jan. 1, 1907. “Nethersole has the most seductive of voices” … Notice the ad for a Times brochure about its fight against unions, “revised, clarified, … Continue reading →

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