Edward E. Spence, Beverly Hills mayor, and Norman H. Pabst fly the flag at half mast at City Hall as a gesture of reverence upon news of the August 15th death of Will Rogers. All businesses in the city closed at 1:00 pm as well.
The plaque reads in English, “In memory of Benny, A Squirrel, ‘Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? And one of them shall not fall on the ground without your father.’”
A row of unidentified women in white dresses walk along veterans’ graves and place flowers. The graves are all marked with American flags. Spectators and military officials can be seen in the background.
Nearly 500 persons attended the dedication of the new park. Father Charles Burns carried out the ceremony of "blessing the house." Patriotic and historical organizations took part in the formal dedication outside the new structure of the clubhouse center. People were dressed in early Californian attire.
This photograph appears with the article, “Former Naval Yeomanettes observe tarditional etiquette in displaying Old Glory,” Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 1935: 3.
City of Orange's "The Original Flag" display at the Orange County Fair. There are flower arrangements of the American Flag and a woman standing next to a prop cannon. At the front of the display is a sign that reads, "City of Orange The Original Flag." Photo appears with the article, "Tenth Annual Orange County Fair Opens its Gates at New Grounds," Los Angeles Times, 07 Sep. 1926: A12.
In spite of William Freelove's efforts to lessen his sentence, claiming that under a Penal Code section he could not be required to serve more than six months in lieu of his sentence of a $500 fine and 250 days in jail, the defendant was given into custody of the Sheriff.