*** Source: Who's who in the Pacific Southwest: a compilation of authentic biographical sketches of citizens of Southern California and Arizona. Los Angeles: Times-Mirror Print. & Binding House, 1913, 406 pgs. *** ---page 312--- schools of Kansas; Normal School in Emporia, Kan.; Normal School, Los Angeles, Cal., 1889-90. Lived and worked on father's farm until 21 years of age; taught school in Kansas, 1887- 1888; located in Los Angeles in 1889, engaged as clerk in Jones' Book Store, Los Angeles, 1889-1906, during which time he rose from primary clerkship to head clerk, asst. mgr. and secy. of the Jones Book Store Co., Inc.; moved to Long Beach, Cal., where he has taken active part in and devoted much time to matters of pub- lic interest; elected director Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, 1911; vice-pres. same 1912; pres. same 1913; member Long Beach Realty Board. Methodist. REINHOLT, Oscar Halvorson. Mining engineer. Res. 888 Summit ave., Pasadena, Cal.; office 245 S. Los Angeles st., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Eau Claire, Wis., Jan. 22, 1876; son of Halvor H. and Marthelde (Alstad) Reinholt. Married to Emily Ronde in 1912. Attended German and Norwegian public and parochial schools, and business college, Eau Claire, Wis.; Duluth Central High School, Duluth, Minn., 1893; United Church Acad., Minneapolis, Minn., 1893-94; State Normal School, Superior, Wis., 1898; School of Mines, Univ. of Minn., Minneapolis, Minn., 1898-1900; Univ. of Wis., Madison, Wis., 1901; St. Olaf College, 1904-05. Engaged as book- keeper, school teacher and supt. of iron mines until the age of twenty- one; asst. on Minn. Geological Survey, 1898-99, on the Mesabi range; had charge of geographical work in Philippines, 1902-03; supervised geo- graphical explorations for War Dept., 1903-04; awarded medals by Grand Jury at Philippine Exposition at St. Louis for his achievements; genl. supt. Cashier Copper Co., 1907; con- tracting engr. for Core drilling tents, Iron Mountain Mine, Shasta Co., Cal.; Mountain Copper Co., Ltd., of London; consulting engr. Natl. Copper Co., Massillon, O.; teacher physical geography Board of Education, Pasadena, Cal., 1908-10; draftsman and field asst. Union Oil Co. of Cal.; asst. custodian Los Angeles Federal Bldg.; asst. chief Mine Rescue Section, U. S. Bureau of Mines, Pittsburgh, 1911; Core Drill Exploration Co., Los Angeles, 1912; appointed to West Point from Duluth, Minn., but did not attend; appointed by President (then Gov.) Taft as consulting engr. and supt. at U. S. Army coal mines at Baton Island, 1903-04. Member Amer. Inst. of Mining Engrs.; Natl. Geographical Soc.; Univ. of Wis. Alumni Assn., Los Angeles; Men's Club of First Presbyterian Church, Pasadena. Author: U. S. Enterprise in Coal Trade of the Philippines. Lutheran. RENICK, Harry W. Railway supplies. Res. 1001 Beacon st.; office 352 Pacific Electric Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Denver, Sept. 2, 1888; son of H. E. and Minnie (Walton) Renick. Married to Alga Adams in 1911. Attended public schools of Denver, 1905-08. During college course was engaged during summer of 1906 surveying for Colorado & Southern R. R.; for Union Pacific in Wyoming, 1907; organized the H. W. Renick Brokerage Co., Denver, in 1908; salesman for Call Switch Co., manufactures of switches and railway supplies, 1908; now mgr. Pacific Coast office of same. Member San Gabriel Country Club. RENNIE, William Alexander. Editor Venice Daily "Vanguard." Res. Superior st., Bellmoir; office, Venice, Cal. Born in Chicago, Ill., in 1854; son of William Alexander and Hannah (McCarthy) Rennie. Married to Sadie E. Emerson in 1880. At- tended public schools of Chicago, Ill., until nine years old. Worked in printing office as "printer's devil;" advertising work with Northwestern Christian Advocate eleven years; with Tribune-Journal, 1874; moved to Los Angeles, Cal., representing Chicago & Alton R. R. passenger dept. in 1889; in Times office, Los Angeles, 1890; moved to Venice, Cal., and was em- ployed with Ocean Park Journal, 1904; publisher of Venice Vanguard, 1907 to date. Elected Justice of Peace of Los Angeles co.., Ballona Township; Police judge, city of Venice, Cal. Member B. P. O. E.; F. O. E.; W. O. W.; Eagles; secy. Venice Chamber of Commerce; secy. Southern California Editorial Assn. RENTON, P. A. Automobiles. Res. 1230 Fifth ave.; office 1230 S. Main st., Los Angeles, Cal. Born in Brooklyn, N. Y., June 29, 1869; son of Fergus A. and Mary Woodsworth (Whitney) Renton. Married to Flora H. Anderson in 1895. Attended public and private schools; Wilbraham Academy, Wilbraham, Mass. Took M. E. and E. E. courses at Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, N. J. Four years apprentice *** end ***