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GEORGE CARLOS SABICHI, M. D.
Steadily advancing in his profession, George Carlos Sabichi, M. D., is recognized as one of its most able exponents in Southern California, and is now assistant medical director and assistant superintendent of the Pacific Colony at Spadra. He was born November 4, 1879, in a little cottage that stood in the midst of an orange grove on East Seventh and San Pedro streets, Los Angeles, the fifth child of Francisco and Magdalena W. de Sabichi. Here he spent his youth and attended the primary schools. He enrolled as a student in St. Vincent’s College, from which he received two degrees, then matriculating in the University of California at Berkeley. While there he established an enviable collegiate record and also made history as an athlete, being a member of the football squad which was the first to score against Stanford University making a record of 30-0. During his college career, Dr. Sabichi became a charter member of Beta Xi Chapter of Kappa Sigma fraternity, and also a member of a Big C society. With thorough classical and scientific training he entered the medical school of the University of Southern California, which conferred upon him the M. D. degree in 1904. He served his internship in the Los Angeles County Hospital, which he left when appointed by Brigadier General La Grange a member of the medical staff of the Pacific Branch of the National Soldiers’ Home, as first assistant surgeon with the rank of captain. In order to perfect himself in his profession, Dr. Sabichi devoted the year 1906 to the study of clinical medicine and surgery at Columbia University in New York City. Following his return to Los Angeles he took charge of the medical department of the Yellow Aster Mining Company, to which he rendered important service.
Cognizant of great possibilities in Bakersfield, California, Dr. Sabichi allied his interests with those of that city and in the development of the natural resources of the district with interests in oil production. He continued successfully to practice his profession in Bakersfield until 1931, adding to his prestige as president of the San Joaquin Hospital, consulting surgeon for the Santa Fe railroad, chief division surgeon of the California Edison Company and a member of the Lunacy Commission for Kern county. During the World war, through appointment by Governor Stephens, he was medical examiner for exemption boards, Nos. 1 and 2, performing his duties with a thoroughness and fidelity characteristic of him. He also served as chief surgeon of the Kern County Chapter of the American Red Cross. On July 15, 1931, he was appointed superintendent of the Whittier School for Boys by Governor Rolph, and two years later, on May 1, 1933, was selected as assistant superintendent and assistant medical director of the Pacific Colony at Spadra, Los Angeles county. Dr. Sabichi is well qualified for this important post by reason of his knowledge and experience.
Dr. Sabichi was united in marriage with Ethel Irene Fasching, daughter of Dr. D. J. Fashing, who traces her lineage to Germany, the family originating in Hesse-Darmstadt. Their family consists of four children: Elizabeth Magdalena, Juanita Romero, Francisco David and William Fasching, all natives of California. The Doctor is a member of the Los Angeles County Medical and the state Medical Societies, and served as a member of the legislative committee of the latter. He is a Fellow of the American Medical Association, member of the American Genetic Society, the American Society for the Advancement of Science, the National Geographic Society, and the American Society for Psychic Research. In 1923, in Nashville, Tennessee, Dr. Sabichi was elected president of the National Exchange Club of the United States, and while president he put over the idea of tax reduction. The successor of Dr. Sabichi to this office appointed him chairman of the tax committee of the National Exchange Clubs of the United States, and he is serving on the tax committee of the California Affiliate Exchange Clubs. He is a member and past president of Ramona Parlor No. 109, Native Sons of the Golden West. For ten years he served as president of the California Taxation Improvement Association. For recreation the Doctor is fond of outdoor sports, particularly golf, fishing and hunting.
Transcribed
by Joyce Rugeroni.
Source: California
of the South Vol. II, by John Steven McGroarty, Pages 187-189, Clarke Publ., Chicago, Los Angeles, Indianapolis. 1933.
© 2012 Joyce Rugeroni.
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