This photograph is similar to another taken during the Nellie Madison trial captioned, "Accused Widow Rearranges Deathbed in Court," Los Angeles Times, 16 Jun. 1934: 14
Retired teachers and sisters from Indiana 94-year-old Lois and 91-year-old Esther live together at W.C.T.U. Lois is confined to her bed, suffering from complete blindness, and enjoys being read to by her younger sister, who is completely deaf.
Several women were overcome by gas fumes from leaking pipes while sewing on a WPA project at 1108 West Thirty-fifth Street. Those who were not treated on scene were taken to Georgia-Street Receiving Hospital where they were effectively treated.
Mary McCormic traveled to Los Angeles from Phoenix for her performance with the San Carlo Opera Company at Philharmonic Auditorium and answers questions about her romantic life.