anaheim-bulletin 1959-04-27

JOHN D. GREGG President Rose Hills Memorial Park The Men Behind More than 200 years of c is represented in the combi Memorial Park's Officers a JOHN D. G Masonic Shrines Among the more recent additions to Rose Hills are the Masonic Shrines in Masonic Memorial Lawn and Masonic Gardens Lawn. Both are reproductions in enduring materials of the Masonic Shrine, showing an open Bible and the Masonic Emblem. The Men Behind More than 200 years of commemoration is represented in the combined Memorial Park's Officers and JOHN D. GREGG. John D. Gregg, a native anniversary with Rose Hills of Rose Hills in 1928, and has since 1950. Mr. Gregg also an and construction industries rector of many California cities been bestowed upon him for cemetery field. He was named State Cemetery Board at the Governor and has been re-post. Mr. Gregg was the first ever to be elected president of Cemeteries. In addition, he is anern Cemetery Alliance and Interment Association of C. R. L. McNITT, JR. Formerly executive vice-president and Loan Association, resident of Rose Hills in January in civic life in the JOSEPH L. SCHNEIDER One of the pioneers in the Joseph L. Seppi, also one known community leader at the same time as President vice-president since 1930. vision of the many constru GEORGE SLOAN Mr. Sloan has been associated in 1930. He is a national subject of cemetery finance. Other members of the Roar Masonic Shrines Among the more recent additions to Rose Hills are the Masonic Shrines in Masonic Memorial Lawn and Masonic Gardens Lawn. Both are reproductions in enduring materials of the Masonic Shrine, showing an open Bible and the Masonic Emblem. Veterans' Memorial Located halfway between the two mausoleums at Rose Hills is the graceful, impressive Veteran's Memorial, unveiled on Memorial Day, 1921. Fifteen concrete seats are included in the design as a tribute to the 15 men from the Whittier area who lost their lives in World War I. Their names appear on a bronze tablet set on the front of the speaker’s rostrum. This memorial is the site of the annual Whittier area Memorial Day program, where thousands of men and women gather to pay tribute to those who gave their lives for their country in all wars. Another veteran’s monument is one dedicated to the Unknown Dead, originally erected in 1908 in another Whittier cemetery, and moved to Rose Hills in 1949 at the request of local veteran’s groups. Placing of wreaths on this monument, which carries the insignia of seventeen veterans’ groups, now concludes the annual Memorial Day program. JOHN D. GREGG President Rose Hills Memorial Park The Men Behind the Scenes More than 200 years of cemetery management experience is represented in the combined service record of Rose Hills Memorial Park's Officers and Trustees. JOHN D. GREGG, President The Men Behind the Scenes More than 200 years of cemetery management experience is represented in the combined service record of Rose Hills Memorial Park's Officers and Trustees. JOHN D. GREGG, President John D. Gregg, a native of Whittier, marked his 30th anniversary with Rose Hills in 1958. He became a trustee of Rose Hills in 1928, and has served as the park’s President since 1950. Mr. Gregg also is a leader in the rock products and construction industries and serves as President or Director of many California companies. Countless honors have been bestowed upon him for his outstanding work in the cemetery field. He was named Chairman of the California State Cemetery Board at the time of its formation by the Governor and has been reappointed several times to this post. Mr. Gregg was the first California cemetery official ever to be elected president of the National Association of Cemeteries. In addition, he has been a director of the Western Cemetery Alliance and president and director of the Interment Association of California. R. L. McNITT, JR., Executive Vice-President Formerly executive vice-president of the Whittier Building and Loan Association, was named executive vice-president of Rose Hills in January, 1951. Mr. McNitt is prominent in civic life in the Whittier area. JOSEPH L. SEPPI, Vice-President One of the pioneers in the development of Rose Hills is Joseph L. Seppi, also one of the Whittier area's best-known community leaders. Mr. Seppi joined Rose Hills at the same time as President Gregg and has served as a vice-president since 1930. He has specialized in the supervision of the many construction projects at Rose Hills. GEORGE SLOAN, Secretary treasurer Mr. Sloan has been associated with Rose Hills since January 1930. He is a nationally recognized authority on the subject of cemetery financial affairs. Other members of the Board of Trustees include such well- GEORGE SLOAN, Secretary treasurer Mr. Sloan has been associated with Rose Hills since January 1930. He is a nationally recognized authority on the subject of cemetery financial affairs. Other members of the Board of Trustees include such well-known Southern California business and civic leaders as: AUBREY WARDMAN Board Chairman A Director of General Telephone Company of California, President of the Palm Village Water Company and Vice-President of C.B.S. Steel & Forge Co., Los Angeles. L. E. BANCROFT Retired Vice-President and General Manager of California Portland Cement Company. L. E. DIXON President of the L. E. Dixon Company, Director of American Pipe and Construction Company and Vice-President of Arundel Corporation. WINSTON R. FULLER President of Engine Life Products Company of El Monte. AUSTIN H. PECK, JR. Attorney and partner in the firm of Watkins, Lund & Peck. Rose Hills Open to All Dedicated to serving all, Rose Hills is open to visitors every day of the year. Many denominational, fraternal and international sections have been developed, among them Latter-Day Saints Lawns, such as Cumorah, Sharon and Kirtland Green; two Masonic Lawns; the Japanese Gardens, Cherry Blossom Lawn and Cherry Blossom Gardens, and Lutheran Lawn. Motion Picture and Tours for Groups Church groups, service clubs and other organizations of 20 or more members may make reservations for showing of Rose Hills' sound and color film, "A House in Order." This fine film, produced by Fairbanks Productions of Hollywood, is presented as a public event and a donation bank made by Rose Hills Running time is appropriate. For full details this program, telegram or RAymond 3-5391 may be obtained. Organizations are a guided tour of Rose entire park and all but one day or Thursday. Two hours and can be AM or 1:30 PM above telephone number desired. As with the Hills makes a donation, to the organizer tour. Interior of churches reflect Living Beauty Mausoleum of the high standards of construction and alls is the decorating being done on the Portal de la Paz by two painters from the Co., one of the few firms in America which pose of high quality decorative painting. Life Eternal Window The "Life Eternal" stained glass memorial window is one of two created by the worldrenowned Judson Studios for the Mausoleum at Rose Hills. The 10-foot by 12-foot work of art, which contains approximately 4,000 jewel-like pieces of colored glass, recalls the events relating to the Life of Christ, with the design taking shape in the form of a growing tree. HILLSIDE CHURCH . . Particularly impressive is the inspiring effect of continuing sunrise through the rose-tinted skylight, and the 22-foothigh windows overlooking the valley. The church has been acclaimed by sound engineers as one of only three in America with perfect acoustics. RAINBOW CHAPEL . . Warm, beautiful, completely modernized inside, this church features lovely interior plantings, large windows looking into secluded gardens, and a lovely pastel color scheme in walls and draperies. Formerly the Rose Chapel, it was renamed in 1957 in keeping with its new decor sented as a public service by Rose Hills, and a donation based on attendance is made by Rose Hills to the organization. Running time is approximately 20 minutes. For full details on how to schedule this program, telephone OXford 9-0921 or RAymond 3-5391. Organizations are also invited to take a guided tour of Rose Hills, covering the entire park and all buildings, any Wednesday or Thursday. The tour takes about two hours and can be scheduled for 10 AM or 1:30 PM by calling one of the above telephone numbers. The motion picture may be included in the program if desired. As with the film showing, Rose Hills makes a donation, based on attendance, to the organization sponsoring the tour. SKY CHURCH . . Located on the highest point in Rose Hills, its semi-cantilevered roof permits all four sides to be glass-enclosed, so visitors may view the entire valley and nearby mountain ranges in the comfort of an enclosed building. Inside plantings and outdoor gardens heighten the overall effect