LOS ANGELES EXAMINER FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1934

MOURNED

 

S.C. GRAHAM'S FUNERAL RITES SET TOMORROW

Prominent Civic Leader, Oil Man and Economist Dies After Month of Pneumonia

Without ostentation, as he lived, Samuel C. Graham, civic leader, pioneer in the development of Greater Los Angeles, and prominent oil man and economist, will be laid to rest tomorrow afternoon.

Funeral services for Mr. Graham, who died Wednesday night at his home, 431 South Kingsley drive, after a month's illness of pneumonia, will be held in Pierce Brothers' Chapel at 3 o'clock. Burial will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Although members of the family announced that in respect to Mr. Graham's wishes the services will be simple, scores of his friends are expected to pay tribute to his distinguished citizenship.

Mr. Graham, who was 72 years old, was stricken on Christmas. During the succeeding month there were times when hopes were held for his recovery. But for more than a week he had failed rapidly.

BORN IN PENNSYLVANIA

At the time of his death Mr. Graham, who maintained offices in the Security Building, was treasurer of the Laguna-Maywood Corporation and a director of the Graham-Loftus Oil Corporation, which he founded and of which he formerly was president.

Born in Armstrong County, Pa., January 7, 1862, Mr. Graham came to California in 1888, settling in Ventura County. He came to Los Angeles in September, 1898, and almost from the beginning of his residence here was a dominant figure in civic affairs.

He was an active student of politics and was ever a leader in campaigns having to do with the welfare of the state, the county or the city.

As permanent president of the Legislative. Reapportionment Association, he had an important part in directing the fight for proper representation.

"FATHER OF MAYWOOD"

Known as the "Father of Maywood," Mr. Graham was responsible for bringing many important industries to that district.

For nearly forty years he waged a strong campaign for the protection of bank depositors and headed the League for Government Insurance of Bank Depositors.

He was twice president of the Men's City Club and was active in the Municipal League.

Mr. Graham served on the police, public service and water and power commissions.

In his business contacts he was noted for his kindly response to every demand made upon him, even as was the case in his civic work.

Besides his widow, Mrs. Mamie Brown Graham, he is survived by two sons, Harland E. Graham of San Diego County and Grayson B. Graham of Ventura County; four grandchildren; a brother, John Graham, and a sister, Mrs. Elmira Hook, both of whom reside in Pennsylvania.