Louise M Fritz
As a child, Louise attended Castelar Elementary School located at present day Hill Street and College Street. She did not go to junior high school as her grandfather, Philip Fritz Sr., took her on a tour of Europe in 1911.
Through much of her adolescence, she was known to have developed a deep love for animals, but specifically dogs. Often, her best friend Mary Frost would visit the family home—as it was described that the two were inseparable.
In 1917, Louise married Clyde Henry Stone and they moved to 415 Bernard Street. The couple had a son Philip Stone who died after 13 days. Louise and Clyde separated in 1924, and Clyde moved out of the house. Louise sued him for divorce, alleging adultery and cruelty.
Next in 1927, Louise married Louis Vernon Parker who was a fireman in Orange County. The couple moved next door to 415 Bernard Street. Yet, it seemed that the couple were not compatible. They separated and Louise returned to 411 Bernard Street. Louise eventually sued for divorce alleging cruelty and obtained interlocutory and final decrees by default in 1935.
In 1937, Louise would mary Otta Ira Whiting. Louise and Otta might have shared the same interests. According to oral histories and newspaper accounts Louise was a buttons collector. They joined the annual Los Angeles Button Club’s display. The society was established in 1941 for those interested in collecting and learning about buttons. The couple also won the Button Prize in show at the Los Angeles Button Club’s exhibition at the Royal Palms Hotel in 1946. Otta was a member of the Masons, the oldest and largest fraternity in California. According to the Los Angeles Times, Mr. Whiting was a very active member of the Masons. He was a Past Master, America Lodge F&AM; a Past High Priest of Melrose Chapter, RAM; Past Illustrious Master of the Southern California Council; and a Past Commander for the Golden West Commandery. In order to be such outstanding member in Masons, Otta Whiting must have possessed Masonic qualities such as practicing charity and caring for the community.
Mr. Whiting passed away at the age of 41 of natural causes in 1950. Louise continued to live at 411 Bernard Street for the rest of her life. She passed away in 1992.