Land Office at Independence To Close April Thirtieth
Notice from Charles E. Player and Frank G. Willis states the Independence Land Office will be abolished by executive order and consolidated with the Visalia office after May 1. Homesteaders and other clients praise the officials for their courtesies during years of service in the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Player
Frank G. Willis
United States Land Office
Independence
Cal
U. S. Land Office
Visala Cn
Messrs Player
Willis
Independence Office
Adverse Desert Land Claim Denied at El Mirage Valley
In Vieterville on March 27 the United States Land Office rejected Helen Olsen’s desert land entry for 160 acres in El Mirage Valley Mojave Desert. Receivers say insufficient water to irrigate the land, with wells in the basin abandoned and granite formations hindering water flow. Olsen may appeal within 15 days to the General Land Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Charles
Nhe
el Mirage
Miss Olsen
Recever
General Land Office
el Mirage Valley
Victorville
Schuhs Visit Benson Family in Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs Schuh of Los Angeles visit Mrs Schuhs parents Dr S L Benson and wife. Miss Virginia Benson returns home after several weeks absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Schuh
Los Angeles
Congregational Church Holds Picnic At Grammar School Grounds
More than 150 members attended a picnic at the grammar school grounds closing the Sunday school contest. The Reds won the event, with Blues as rivals in contests. A literary and musical program followed, Bibles were given to Glen Dalman Edith Tripp and Mildred Wester, and a supper of sandwiches cake and lemonade was served before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grammar School
Reds
Blues
Glen Dalman
Edith Tripp
Mildred Wester
Amboy aviation field eyed for expanded use by airmen
Amboy observers report two Maine airplanes from San Diego landed at the new Amboy Airport. Captains Presley and Campbell praised the field while Amboy residents and the United States Gypsum Co funded the project and calcium chloride was supplied by A A Rock Salt and Chemical Co. They suggested lengthening the field by 500 feet and widening by 100 feet to attract more practice flights, with local efforts underway to meet regulation standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Morgan
J. Kelley
Amboy
Maine
Presley
Campbell
San Diego
New Amboy
United States Gypsum Co
A. A. Rock Sait and Chemical,Co
Air Force
Barstow
Grammar School Notes Highlight Attendance and PTA Efforts
Attendance remains strong with potential to boost next year’s funding by raising the average daily attendance. The PTA funds a part-time assistant for increased Third grade enrollment and repapered auditorium scenery. An April school program is planned and a PTA meeting is set for Tuesday at 2:30 in the grammar school auditorium. Spring vacation ends April 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horner
Easter services hold prayer on hill near grammar school
Stur s e prayer service begins at dawn on the hill south of the grammar school with special music a short sermon by Rev McRae and Van Dykes God of the Open Air read by Mrs E A Farr ine. Morning and evening meetings in the Auditorium promise music and addresses for the occasion followed by a 9 45 Sunday school Easter exercise. Everyone is invited to attend all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grammar School
McRae
van Dykes
E. A. Farr
New Santa Fe Time Table No 2 Arrive Barstow at 2 pm
Timetable lists arrival and departure times for multiple Santa Fe routes. Barstow arrival 2 pm with departures at 3 30 pm No 8 5 10 pm and 5 40 pm. Other lines show arrivals 4 25 pm and 10 35 pm with l y 4 35 pm and 10 55 pm respectively. Remaining trains arrive overnight, with early morning departures around 4 40 am to 5 00 am and midafternoon 12 50 pm to 1 20 pm.
Personal Items From Barstow and Surrounding Areas
Personal items from Barstow and vicinity note visitors and weekend travels. Mrs. John Fagerbure and Victorville guests visited Barstow, Clara Belle visited Daggett relatives, and T. G. Nicklin arrived in Barstow after years away. Los Angeles and Pasadena trips are listed among numerous regional visits and planned Easter events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fagerbure
Noice
Victorville
Barstow
Clara Belle
Daggett
Barstow Drenched by Weekend Storms and Snow in Hills
Sunday and Tuesday storms brought heavy rain to Barstow and nearby areas, delivering much needed soaking. Snow cloaked surrounding hills as winter temperatures persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Evergreen reunion picnic in Los Angeles announced
All residents named to Evergreen State are urged to attend a full day reunion on Saturday April 11 at Sycamore Grove Park in Los Angeles under the Society. The event invites everyone who ever lived in the Evergreen State to join a large community gathering and picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Sycamore Grove Park
Los Angeles
Evergreen State
Society
Mrs N E McCrary Visits Bakersfield With Son
Mrs N E McCrary mother of Mrs A Gilham left for Bakersfield Wednesday to visit with her son W A McCrary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. McCrary
A. Gilham
Bakersfield
W. A. McCrary
Thames Purchases Lot in Barstow for Small House
R. E. Thames bought a lot from Fred Auerback on Wednesday in north Barstow and plans to erect a small house, according to Thames who is organizing the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Thames
Fred Auerback
North Barstow
Thames
Local Residents Plan Easter Vacation Arrangements
Mrs E A Farington arrived in Barstow Tuesday afternoon and will stay through Easter vacation before returning home Miss Cobb attends a missionary convention of the Tree Methodist church in Los Angeles this week Miss Christina Simonsen of Arizona will lead Sunday services during Miss Cobbs absence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.A. Farington
Barstow
Miss Cobb
The
Tree Methodist Church
Los Angeles
Christina Simonsen
Arizona
Miss Cobbs
Miss Mary Cook and Florner Reach Summit in Fog
Miss Mary Cook and Miss Florner drove to San Bernardino and, after entering heavy fog at the Summit, were forced to stay there overnight, finishing their trip the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cook
Miss Florner
San Bernardino
Santa Fe Concert Draws Warm Audience Approval
Attendees Wednesday night enjoyed a recital featuring Anna Hearons on piano and as manager, Charlotte Hearons on clarinet, Ruth Dunn as reader, Eunice Prosser on violin, and Irene Jacques singing soprano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Anna Hearons
Charlotte Hearons
Ruth Dunn
Eunice Prosser
Irene Jacques
Mrs Curtis Family Trip Prepares for LA Visit
Mrs Leslie Curtis and her daughter Betty depart with Mrs L J Henderson to Los Angeles to spend the weekend with Leslie Curtis attending dental college. The Curtis couple will celebrate their wedding anniversary this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Curtis
Betty
L. J. Henderson
Curtis
Los Angeles
Dental College
Grammar School Bonds Carry Big Majority
Barstow voters approved $8,000 in grammar school bonds by a wide margin with 99 yes and 9 no. The poll count awaits official totals, but returns indicate N. F. Platt and E. M. Kinslow of Hinkley will win High School Trustee seats, and Albert Johnson likely elected as grammar school trustee.
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Barstow
N. F. Platt
E. M. Kinslow
Hinkley
Albert Johnson
City Meat Market Proprietor Receives New 1.5 Ton Truck
TL Pendleton, owner of City Meat Market, receives a new one and a half ton graham Bros truck with a Dodge power plant and special wheels and tires. The vehicle was delivered Thursday by the local dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. TL
Pendleton
Graham Bros
Dodge
Big Summer Travel Expected This Year
Jas Bo Duffy, general passenger agent of the Santa Fe, announced strong travel demand to California and the coast with the summer excursion season opening May 1. He also noted heavy return travel from California to the east as many plan trips to Europe. Back-east excursion tickets go on sale May 22 with returns valid through October 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Bo Duffy
The
Santa Fe
California
High School to Close for Week Vacation and Annual Notes
Mrs E A Farrington visits for weekend. High School closes Sunday for a week off. Miss Paxton attends Principal's Convention in Santa Barbara with many speakers. Balopticon installed in science room after years of need. Tenth year of high school plays features Mrs Pat and the Law Between the Acts and The Obstinate Family. Crain busy with rehearsals. Annual planning underway with Barstow Printer. Miss Louisa Pfau aiding staff. D H Fuller of Needles taking photos. weather hindered shoots. End of third quarter approaches with eight weeks left before vacation. Elinor Funk, student at UC Southern Branch, visited and enjoys studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Farrington
Pat
Crain
Barstow
Louisa Pfau
D. H. Fuller
Needles
Elinor Funk
University of Se, California, Southern Branch
Sunday Ed Pitcher Recovery Following Operation
Ed Pitcher, after an operation, showed a sudden improvement and doctors believe his recovery will be rapid. Reports from Mrs. Pitcher indicate his condition has stabilized and many friends wish him a full, speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Pitcher
Delors
Pitcher
Rail carriers ordered to pay oil firm reparations
The Santa Fe Railway Company and the Pacific Electric Railway Company were ordered by the Railroad Commission to compensate the Associated Oil Company up to 2492.82 for overcharges on 76 carload shipments of gasoline from Wilmington to San Diego between May 5 and October 24, 1923. Byron Hill and wife and Miss Susana Hoffman of Pasadena visited Mr Hills parents for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Railway Company
Pacific Electric Railway Company
Railroad Commission
Associated Oil Company
Oil Company
Wilmington
San Diego
Byron Hill
Nill
Susana Hoffman
Pasdena
Hills
Kit Carson Unable To Attend Trial
San Bernardino Sun reports Kit Carson II unable to attend a Needles court hearing after being wounded in a past gunfight. Special Deputy Charles H. Brown faces a judge as Portia Elinor Kenny defends him. witnesses describe a prior duel and a pending assault with intent to murder charge. District Attorney George H. Johnson prosecutes. Brown awaits superior court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mojave Desert
Calfornia
Pacific Coast
Kit Carson
Pie San
Elinor J. Kenny
Charles H. Brown
Jerome B. Kavanaugh
Needles Court
Sun
Turtle Mountains
Needles
Portia Cross
Brown
Carson
George W. Ward
Specal Depot
Ward
Turtle Mountins
George H. Johnson
Miss Kenny
Radio Socially Constructive Boosts Broadcast Ethics
A stance argues broadcasting will strengthen American society through open competition not monopoly. Secretary Hoover favors industry cooperation over federal control, noting improving taste and rising demand for quality music and meaningful addresses. The public can curate better content by choosing not to engage with careless entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
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New Santa FE
R. T. Gorman
Vera Haws
Pasadena
T. G. Nicklin
Mary Linn
Pomona College
Naoma Linn
Dan Anderson
Colorado Springs
B. C. Anderson
M. W. Haws
Francis
E. M. Haws
Mr. M. W
EB. M. Haws
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