JEWELERS · Attorney Otto B. Willett have Cost Of Repairs To Fire Station To Date, $1,039 Repairs...

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NOW OPEN! 10 A.M. to 9 P.M. Dally Except Monday MURPHY'S GOLF PRACTICE RANGE CAkbON ST. BETWEEN VERMONT & FIGUEROA All Grass Tees Mrs. R. I.. Lewellen Is Gracious Hostess N.B.P.W. Club In The home of Mrs. R. L. Lewel- len, on Madrid ave., was an at- traetive setting for a patio party Thursday evening, when she en- tertained members of her club at bridge, following a delicious j pany operated by Nori lupper. Mrs. W. I. Laughon and \ Kazarlan of Compton, was ._ , . ... . ln K straw and manure fro Compton Co. Forbidden North Tor. Dumping A romplaint to Torrance police Tuesday revealed that the South- ern California Straw Sales Com- haul n the Moving of Los Angeles Bus Depot, Rental of New Equipment Suggested Suggestions for improvement of the Municipal/Bus Lines, in- luding moving the Los Angeles depot to the^jpaclfle Electric tation at 8th and Mahi, and contracting for new buses on a mileage basis were handed the City Council Tuesday afternoon by William Murphey, acting tnanager of the lines. Murphey told the Council that* ~- Hollywood Park race track in Ingfiwood and dumping it into a 14-acT5" plot in North Torrance. Razarian stated to the City En- :ineer's dppaitment that he had ?ascd the property at 174th st. nd Alnsworth alley with the un- derstanding that it was permis- r the traw the bus fund has a balance of $19,537 or The Lo; hand. Angeles ticket office is costing $10,200 a year to op- erate, .he said, urging the ilmination of tickets and mov ing the depot to the Pacific Elec- ric station, which he declared ould be accomplished for a fee of perhaps $50 to $100 a month. He said that move would save $5,000 a year. He urged that all fares run through the fare boxes to end vhat he alleged to be misuse of tickets, failing to punch tickets and selling them again. He said that this practice Is largely be- ellminated.. Also, he said that $3,000 a year :an be saved by purchasing a pump and installing it bus yard, thus saving th/? a gallon fee now being vice station for pumping gas. Buses of the department are traveling from 35,000 to 41,000 miles a month, and the revenue per mile to Los Angeles .now is running 46 cents. He said that the Crown buses are being over- loaded, at times hauling as many as 122 passengers at once. They arc built as 46 passenger buses. The Crowns travel 7,000 miles a month and the Fords 4,000 to 5,- 000 miles a month, he declared, and suggested that the Whites ill soon have to be junked. Murphey said that unless new buses are obtained, the cost of operation will go up materially, and urged the rental of equip ment. He offered the city contract Coun- cil providing for rental of bus as needed by the city to permit improvement of service to Lo: Angeles and expansion of local service to give transportation to Public Notices" NOTICE INVITING BIDS Scaled bids will be received at th< fdce of the City Clerk. City Hall ity of Torranre ~ " :00 oVlnck p.m. which Callfo id. fo ale D) of the follow . 20 K.W.. 31 lera'torjet. three phase. 130 2U8 volt, powered by nix cyllnd. 1»38 Chevrolet truck engine with elc_ trie Ktarter mil Q.E. voltage regula Ic-tlrcd trailer Motor No. 83932 In A-l amanof many mooas! Torrance 88 DAVID JACOBS ...so mommy took me to AUSTIN'S to capture three of. my many -expressions in YOUR PLUMBER 1908 222nd St. Torrance )ffra1t~ AUSTIN STUDIOS OPEN 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Daily Sat. 'til 8 p.m. SOUTHWEST LOS ANGELES 8624 S. Vermont Phone Pleasant 1-1263 OPEN 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Daily Sundays 12 to 6 p.m. outlying districts such as North Torrance and Hollywood Riviera. Also, he suggested establishment of the Long Beach to Inglewood run would be made possible un- der new arrangement. The buses would be operated by the City of Torrance as at present, but the city would pay the owners a small sum per mile for their use. It will be less than the 4 cents per mile paid A s b u ry Truck Co. for buse: when the municipal lines wen established, It was pointed out. The contract will bediscussed the Council tonight at 8:15 ., after Murphey and City Attorney Otto B. Willett have Cost Of Repairs To Fire Station To Date, $1,039 Repairs to the Torrance Fire station were in the advanced stages this week with reinforc- ng and bracing of the roof com- pleted. Under the supervision of Sam Levy, local merchant, the work s going along as scheduled, it was reported. The cost as recorded up to this morning, not including the concrete bond-beam on the roof for which a figure has not yet been received, is set at $1,039.68. Of this amount, $413.15 is for materials and $626.53 for labor. Reinforcing of the walls is now in progress and the fenceguard around the station was removed completely yesterday. For PLUMBING REPAIRS heckcd the ality. Instrument for le- ITORRANCE HCRALD May 82, 194? DEMOCRACY Wihat other form of gov ment, indeed, can so well serve our esteem and love. John Adams PLAY PIKE OPEN EVERY DAY THE YEAR 'ROUND SWIM IN THE SALT WATER PLUNGE MECT!VE JUNE 8th . A t Santa Fe ^ w New Schedules IMPROVED TRAVEL FEATURES From time to time we have told you of plans in the making for new trains, faster schedules and improved travel features on Santa Fe. Today the first or those plans are ready .. . you will find below the new sched- ules and new travel features which go into effect on Sunday, June 8. The CHIEF. .. Fatter than ever! 46 hours Los Angeles to Chicago EASTBOTJND-Love Lo> Angeles daily, 12:30 pmj arrive Chicago 12:30 pm (C.S.T.). WESTBOUND-Leave Chicago daily, 12:01 pm (CS.T.)i arrive Los Angeles 8:30 am. The Chief extra-one, extra-fast, extra-fare, all-sleeping-car streamliner also provides Los Angeles and New York; Los Angeles and Washington; Phoenix and Chicago; and San Diego and Chicago. A new fast daily train to Chicago The GRAND CANTON 48 hours Los Angeles to Chicago No Extra Far* Diesel powered . . . Chair-car and sleeping-cat train, Faster ft'eeping-car service direct to the South Rim of Grand Canyon. Through sleeping-car to Oklahoma City-Ft. Worth. Courier-Nurse Service. Lounge car and diner, featuring famous Fred Harvey service. (The Grand Canyon will become a completely streamlined tnin as soon as equipment is received.) EASTBOUND Leave Lo) Angeles daily, 1:30 pm; leave San FranciscoS :00 am; arrive Chicago 3:30 pm (C.S.T.). WESTBOTJND-Leave Chicago daily, 12:15 pm (C.S.T.); arrive Los Angeles 1 lam (2nd morning); arrive San Francisco 5:25 pm. N»w Calffornia-Texos through iletpfng-car and chdlr-car service via The Scouf Leave Los Angeles daily, 8:15 pm; arrive Houston,? :45 p.m. New finer through standard sleeping-car service for Carlsbad Caverns . . . via The Scout Go Santa Fe and enjoy first-class sleeping-car accommodations (berths and rooms) on your trip between Los Angeles and Chicago, by way of one of the world's rca'Iv great scenic wonders. Coming icon, a brand new Super Chief and El Capilan en dally schedule watch for an early announcement. R. C. HOSKINS, Agent Santa Fe Station, Phone 244 TORRANCE. CALIF. EXTRA VACATION MONEY AT LITTLE JOE'S AND BIG JOE'S EXPENSE New Tires $ POPULAR «.Mxl6 SIZE. SEIBERLING FIRESTONE GOODYEAR FISK DUNLOP MOHAWK Plui $1.16 Excise Tux $16.22* OR BLEMISHED TIRES 6.50x16 Phu »!.«» Kirhr T»« 5.50x17 $12.25* riii. ti.it i:«i«- 5.50x18 $11.71* Via, »l US KiclM T»I 5.00x19 ................................ $10.95* I'lu. US,- Kirhw Tax 4.50x21 $10.95* Harbor Tire Distributors CARSON & MAIN STREET, TORRANCE Phone TE 4-1073 CORRECTION NOTICE: L«t w«l< in the Torrance Herald this advertisement appeared without the Excise Ta> of $1.16 quoted on the 6.00x16 $12.50 tire price. Another Alien's FRIEND WINNING EVENT Sensational 3-DAY OFFER I RELAXED-GRIP \ MANDU NEW! DOMINION DE LUXE LIGHT-0-MATIC Automatic IRON Regular RETAIL PRICE S1A95 10 This magnificent full sile iron combines modern styling with scientifically built-in features designed to give you years of better service to do your ironing job easier. Large beveled base makes ironing easy around buttons, pleats, etc. Made to rigid specifications by Dominion . . . one of America's greatest appliance manufacturers. Finger-tip control and jewel heat indicator afford the various easy heat adjustments recommended for Rayon, Wool, Cot- ton, Linen or higher temperatures. Underwriters Approved. 12 MONTHS GUARANTEE. HUJI Either \Vay—Ca*h or Credit 50C Down 5Qc Weekly Limit One to a Cuntomer ALIEN JEWELERS 1321 Sariori Ave. Torrance

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Page 1: JEWELERS · Attorney Otto B. Willett have Cost Of Repairs To Fire Station To Date, $1,039 Repairs to the Torrance Fire station were in the advanced stages this week with reinforc-

NOW OPEN!10 A.M. to 9 P.M.

Dally Except Monday

MURPHY'S

GOLF PRACTICE RANGE

CAkbON ST. BETWEENVERMONT & FIGUEROA

All Grass Tees

Mrs. R. I.. Lewellen Is Gracious Hostess N.B.P.W. Club In

The home of Mrs. R. L. Lewel- len, on Madrid ave., was an at- traetive setting for a patio party Thursday evening, when she en­ tertained members of her clubat bridge, following a delicious j pany operated by Nori lupper. Mrs. W. I. Laughon and \ Kazarlan of Compton, was ._ , . ... . lnK straw and manure fro

Compton Co. Forbidden North Tor. Dumping

A romplaint to Torrance police Tuesday revealed that the South­ ern California Straw Sales Com-

haul n the

Moving of Los Angeles Bus Depot, Rental of New Equipment Suggested

Suggestions for improvement of the Municipal/Bus Lines, in- luding moving the Los Angeles depot to the^jpaclfle Electric tation at 8th and Mahi, and contracting for new buses on a

mileage basis were handed the City Council Tuesday afternoon by William Murphey, acting tnanager of the lines.

Murphey told the Council that* ~-

Hollywood Park race track in Ingfiwood and dumping it into a 14-acT5" plot in North Torrance.

Razarian stated to the City En- :ineer's dppaitment that he had ?ascd the property at 174th st. nd Alnsworth alley with the un­

derstanding that it was permis- r the traw

the bus fund has a balance of$19,537 or

The Lo;hand.Angeles ticket office

is costing $10,200 a year to op­ erate, .he said, urging the ilmination of tickets and mov

ing the depot to the Pacific Elec- ric station, which he declared ould be accomplished for a fee

of perhaps $50 to $100 a month. He said that move would save $5,000 a year.

He urged that all fares run through the fare boxes to end vhat he alleged to be misuse of

tickets, failing to punch tickets and selling them again. He said that this practice Is largely be-

ellminated..Also, he said that $3,000 a year

:an be saved by purchasing a pump and installing it

bus yard, thus saving th/? a gallon fee now being

vice station for pumping gas.

Buses of the department are traveling from 35,000 to 41,000 miles a month, and the revenue per mile to Los Angeles .now is running 46 cents. He said that the Crown buses are being over­ loaded, at times hauling as many as 122 passengers at once. They arc built as 46 passenger buses. The Crowns travel 7,000 miles a month and the Fords 4,000 to 5,- 000 miles a month, he declared, and suggested that the Whites

ill soon have to be junked.Murphey said that unless new

buses are obtained, the cost of operation will go up materially, and urged the rental of equip ment.

He offered the city contract Coun­

cil providing for rental of bus as needed by the city to permit improvement of service to Lo: Angeles and expansion of local service to give transportation to

Public Notices"NOTICE INVITING BIDS

Scaled bids will be received at th< fdce of the City Clerk. City Hall ity of Torranre ~ " :00 oVlnck p.m.

which

Callfo

id. fo ale D)of the follow

. 20 K.W.. 31

lera'torjet. three phase. 130 2U8 volt, powered by nix cyllnd. 1»38 Chevrolet truck engine with elc_ trie Ktarter mil Q.E. voltage regula

Ic-tlrcd trailer Motor No. 83932In A-l

amanof many mooas!

Torrance

88DAVID JACOBS...so mommy took me to

AUSTIN'S to capture three

of. my many -expressions inYOUR PLUMBER

1908 222nd St. Torrance

)ffra1t~

AUSTIN STUDIOSOPEN 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Daily Sat. 'til 8 p.m.

SOUTHWEST LOS ANGELES

8624 S. Vermont Phone Pleasant 1-1263 OPEN 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Daily Sundays 12 to 6 p.m.

outlying districts such as North Torrance and Hollywood Riviera. Also, he suggested establishment of the Long Beach to Inglewood run would be made possible un­ der new arrangement.

The buses would be operated by the City of Torrance as at present, but the city would pay the owners a small sum per mile for their use. It will be less than the 4 cents per mile paid A s b u ry Truck Co. for buse: when the municipal lines wen established, It was pointed out.

The contract will bediscussed the Council tonight at 8:15 ., after Murphey and City

Attorney Otto B. Willett have

Cost Of Repairs To Fire Station To Date, $1,039

Repairs to the Torrance Fire station were in the advanced stages this week with reinforc- ng and bracing of the roof com­

pleted.Under the supervision of Sam

Levy, local merchant, the work s going along as scheduled, it

was reported.The cost as recorded up to

this morning, not including the concrete bond-beam on the roof for which a figure has not yet been received, is set at $1,039.68. Of this amount, $413.15 is for materials and $626.53 for labor.

Reinforcing of the walls is now in progress and the fenceguard around the station was removed completely yesterday.

For

PLUMBINGREPAIRS

heckcd the ality.

Instrument for le-

ITORRANCE HCRALD May 82, 194?

DEMOCRACY

Wihat other form of gov ment, indeed, can so well serve our esteem and love.

John Adams

PLAY PIKEOPEN EVERY DAY THE YEAR 'ROUND

SWIM IN THE SALT WATER PLUNGE

MECT!VE JUNE 8th .

A tSanta Fe^ w

New SchedulesIMPROVED TRAVEL FEATURES

From time to time we have told you of plans in the making for new trains, faster schedules and improved travel features on Santa Fe. Today the first or those plans are ready .. . you will find below the new sched­ ules and new travel features which go into effect on Sunday, June 8.

The CHIEF. .. Fatter than ever! 46 hours Los Angeles to ChicagoEASTBOTJND-Love Lo> Angeles daily, 12:30 pmj arrive Chicago 12:30 pm (C.S.T.).WESTBOUND-Leave Chicago daily, 12:01 pm (CS.T.)i arrive Los Angeles 8:30 am. The Chief extra-one, extra-fast, extra-fare, all-sleeping-car streamliner also provides

Los Angeles and New York; Los Angeles and Washington; Phoenix and Chicago; and San Diego and Chicago.

A new fast daily train to Chicago

The GRAND CANTON48 hours Los Angeles to Chicago No Extra Far*Diesel powered . . . Chair-car and sleeping-cat train,Faster ft'eeping-car service direct tothe South Rim of Grand Canyon.Through sleeping-car to Oklahoma City-Ft. Worth.Courier-Nurse Service.Lounge car and diner, featuring famous Fred Harvey service.(The Grand Canyon will become a completelystreamlined tnin as soon as equipment is received.)EASTBOUND Leave Lo) Angeles daily, 1:30 pm;leave San FranciscoS :00 am; arrive Chicago 3:30 pm (C.S.T.).WESTBOTJND-Leave Chicago daily, 12:15 pm (C.S.T.);arrive Los Angeles 1 lam (2nd morning);arrive San Francisco 5:25 pm.

N»w Calffornia-Texos through iletpfng-car and chdlr-car service via The Scouf

Leave Los Angeles daily, 8:15 pm; arrive Houston,? :45 p.m.

New finer through standard sleeping-car service for Carlsbad Caverns . . . via The Scout

Go Santa Fe and enjoy first-class sleeping-car accommodations (berths and rooms) on your trip between Los Angeles and Chicago, by way of one of the world's rca'Iv great scenic wonders.

Coming icon, a brand new Super Chief and El Capilan en dally schedule watch for an early announcement.

R. C. HOSKINS, AgentSanta Fe Station, Phone 244

TORRANCE. CALIF.

EXTRA VACATION MONEYAT LITTLE JOE'S AND BIG JOE'S EXPENSE

New Tires $POPULAR «.Mxl6 SIZE.

SEIBERLING FIRESTONE GOODYEAR FISKDUNLOP MOHAWK

Plui $1.16 Excise Tux

$16.22*

OR BLEMISHED TIRES

6.50x16Phu »!.«» Kirhr T»«

5.50x17 $12.25*riii. ti.it i:«i«- T»

5.50x18 $11.71*Via, »l US KiclM T»I

5.00x19 ................................ $10.95*I'lu. US,- Kirhw Tax

4.50x21 $10.95*

Harbor Tire DistributorsCARSON & MAIN STREET, TORRANCE Phone TE 4-1073

CORRECTION NOTICE: L«t w«l< in the Torrance Herald this advertisement appeared without the Excise Ta> of $1.16 quoted on the 6.00x16 $12.50 tire price.

Another Alien'sFRIENDWINNING EVENTSensational 3-DAY OFFER

I RELAXED-GRIP \ MANDU

NEW! DOMINION DE LUXE

LIGHT-0-MATICAutomatic IRON

RegularRETAILPRICE

S1A9510This magnificent full sile iron combines modern styling with scientifically built-in features designed to give you years of better service to do your ironing job easier. Large beveled base makes ironing easy around buttons, pleats, etc. Made to rigid specifications by Dominion . . . one of America's greatest appliance manufacturers.Finger-tip control and jewel heat indicator afford the various easy heat adjustments recommended for Rayon, Wool, Cot­ ton, Linen or higher temperatures.

Underwriters Approved.

12 MONTHS GUARANTEE.

HUJI Either \Vay—Ca*h or Credit

50C Down 5Qc Weekly

Limit One to a Cuntomer

ALIENJEWELERS

1321 Sariori Ave. Torrance