Category Archives: Religion

Hanukkah, 1909

Posted on December 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Temple B’nai B’rith, Hope and 9th streets. Dec. 11, 1909: “The Hanukkah teaches us to be true to our colors as a religious entity; to shield, protect and safeguard our spiritual heritage for … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Dec. 10, 1959

Posted on December 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Christmas Story It's about that time again so, as the saying goes, let's see if we can jerk a few tears. A couple with four children have been in serious financial difficulty since the father was injured recently and … Continue reading →

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Digging for Solomon’s Treasure

Posted on November 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

Speculators are excavating at the Pool of Siloam in hopes of finding King Solomon’s treasure. Nov. 14, 1909: Flames roar through an Illinois coal mine, trapping hundreds underground. Nov. 28, 1909: Mine inspector Theodore Fellows is being taken … Continue reading →

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Synagogues Plan Fundraising Campaign to Aid Needy

Posted on November 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

Thanksgiving marks the opening of the social season and men may need a new dress suit. Nov. 24, 1919: Three synagogues plan a fundraising campaign to help victims of war and pogroms. It’s interesting to note that there was a … Continue reading →

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Hopis Expel Mennonite Missionaries

Posted on November 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

Nov. 19, 1909: The Moquis of Arizona, now known as the Hopis, throw some Mennonite missionaries out of Oraibi.

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movie Columnist

Posted on November 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

Nov. 7, 1944: Gracie Allen performs her new work, “Concerto for Index Finger.” Some of Charles Laughton’s recordings of the Bible are too hot to handle or at least they're too hot for Decca. Yes, you can find the … Continue reading →

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Young Adventurer Sent Home

Posted on November 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

Nov. 1, 1939: Charles Conner of Chicago, who ran away at the age of 14 to fight in the war, is sent home after a remarkable series of adventures. At one point, when the ocean liner carrying him was stopped … Continue reading →

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Attorney General Rules Against Using Bibles in School

Posted on October 30, 2009 by lmharnisch

Elgin watches are the timepieces of choice for job-seekers. Aug. 1, 1947: U.S. Webb dies at the age of 82. Oct. 30, 1909: California Atty. Gen. Ulysses S. Webb says: “When we force our citizens to pay for and … Continue reading →

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Plaza Festival Celebrates Columbus Day

Posted on October 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

What the stalwart young lad is wearing. Oct. 22, 1909: Columbus Day is celebrated at the Plaza with a surprising array of ethnic groups. I’ve seen postcards of the Indian Village at Eastlake Park, but have never found out … Continue reading →

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Voices: Jack Nelson, 1929 – 2009

Posted on October 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

March 4, 1965: Jack Nelson covers a memorial for a civil rights demonstrator. Nelson wrote: "Dr. King declared that 'the man who pulled the trigger is a sick, hate-filled man.' But he added that 'what killed Jimmie Lee Jackson' was more … Continue reading →

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Tent Revival in El Monte

Posted on October 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

A.A. Allen stages a tent revival in El Monte, with faith healing. Oct. 17, 1959: Dear True Love, wait until the Shangri Las release “The Leader of the Pack.”

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October 16, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on October 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

Above, Eugene Vale discusses his novel “The Thirteenth Apostle,” which received good notices at the time and is completely forgotten today. Out of curiosity, I picked up a copy on EBay. I may give it a little writeup if it’s … Continue reading →

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Writers Guild Strikes Over TV Residuals

Posted on October 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

So here’s how Times cartoonist Bruce Russell shows that an eagle represents Mexico. He gives it a cute little sombrero. The Writers Guild goes on strike over residuals on TV broadcasts of films released after 1948. The Knights of … Continue reading →

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Orioles Shut Out Angels in Playoffs

Posted on October 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 7, 1979: Pope John Paul II tours the U.S. So much for the playoffs. The Angels' first taste of postseason ended bitterly thanks to Scott McGregor, who pitched a shutout and sent the Orioles into the World Series. Baltimore … Continue reading →

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Police Raid Chinatown Gambling Operation

Posted on October 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 6, 1909: Police officers cross the roofs of buildings, using a ladder to span alleys, to raid a lottery operation in Chinatown. I suspect the Sgt. Sebastian mentioned in the story is future Police Chief and Mayor Charles … Continue reading →

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‘Cut Wife Into Little Pieces!’

Posted on September 26, 2009 by lmharnisch

All was not well in the De Barbadillo household. Sept. 26, 1919: Rabbi Isidore Myers leads the People’s Synagogue in celebrating the new year.

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Woody Allen and Billy Graham

Posted on September 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Woody Allen got a rave review in The Times for his upcoming CBS special. Can you think of anything as weird or complex or interesting as the thought of Allen sitting in a chair next to evangelist Billy Graham, discussing … Continue reading →

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Rosh Hashana, 1948

Posted on September 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Ray Graham / Los Angeles Times Rosh Hashana at the Jewish Home for the Aged, 325 S. Boyle Ave., in a photo taken in advance, Sept. 29, 1948. (In 1948, Rosh Hashana began Oct. 3). From left, Abraham … Continue reading →

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USC Fraternity Pledge Dies During Hazing; Dodgers Lose

Posted on September 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 17, 1959: Buried on an inside page are some names that will soon be famous – Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Gus Grissom, Alan Shepard and Wally Schirra. Deke Slayton is the only one missing of the Mercury … Continue reading →

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Colored YMCA to Dedicate Headquarters

Posted on September 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 11, 1909: The daily horoscope, which The Times published on the editorial page. "Women will hear good news from afar." The Colored Young Men's Christian Assn. will open at 829 S. San Pedro St. The building has a gymnasium, … Continue reading →

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