Barstow growth urged as railways and mines boom
T G Nicklin reports Barstow rapid growth with new rail and road links, a booming mining sector in Mohave River Valley, and expanding agriculture. An easy grade road to the petrified forest north of Barstow is discoverable for autos with jasperized trees, plus an aircraft landing site at the petrified park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Nicklin
Jasper Forest
Petrified Forest
Barstow
Petrified Park
Jasper Park
Big R. R
Santa Fe
First Street
Shoshone
George Probarge
Las Vegas
Beatty
Mohave River Valley
California
High School Trustees Election Yields 652 Votes Cast
Voters filled ballots in the Barstow Union High School District election. CC Phillips of Hinkley won 256 votes, E J Krause 210, Mosier 112, Evenson 25, Lamley 32, and George Rust 17. Albert J Johnson was re-elected Grammar School trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CC. C. Phillips
Hinkley
E. J. Krause
Barstow Union High School
Harvey Mosier
Barstow
E. Evenson
F. H. Lamley
Osdick
George Rust
Albert J. Johnson
Grandma Wixom Remains Confined To Bed Illness
Grandma Wixom remains severely ill and bedridden, with family and caregivers monitoring her condition as she receives supportive care and comfort at home. The report notes persistent weakness and limited mobility during her illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Wixom
Kiwanis Club Meetings Adjusted Citywide
The Las Vegas Review notes the Kiwanis 3 club will hold Wednesday night meetings instead of noon. Barstow Kiwanis shifted from noon to evening with attendance near 1000 percent. Starstow Kiwanis continues Thursday evening at 6 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas Review
Kiwanis 3
Barstow Club
Starstow Kiwanis
County Filings Rise Across Southern California in March
San Bernardino ranks second to Los Angeles in March filings among seventeen central and southern California counties, with 4166 instruments a jump from February. Los Angeles leads with 52880 filings, Riverside and Fresno follow, while Tulare Ventura Stanislaus show small declines and most counties gain. Daily averages show LA at 1958, San Bernardino 154, Fresno 122.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino County
Los Angeles County
California
Los Angeles
Fresno County
Riverside County
Althe
San Joaquin County
Tulare County
Ventura County
Stanislaus County
Harry Bossard Returns to Puzzle Switch Post Vacation
Harry Bossard resumes duties at the puzzle switch after a brief vacation. Bossard, a key operator, returns to oversee daily tasks and ensure smooth workflow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bossard
Crain of Victorville Announces Bid to Reelect Supervisor
Announcement made Thursday morning that C. S. Crain of Victorville, Fifth District supervisor, board chairman and ex-officio purchasing agent, would seek another term to succeed himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Crain
Victorville
Fifth
Board of Supervisors
San Bernardino Visitors Mr and Mrs La Marsh
Mr. and Mrs. La Marsh visited San Bernardino on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. and
Mrs. la Marsh
San Bernardino
Barstow Woman's Club Meets at Mrs White Home
The Barstow Woman's Club met on Tuesday at the home of Mrs. E L White with H L Miller speaking on highways and St Jonas on the Air ways. The Weld children sang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
E. L. White
H. L. Miller
St. Jonas
El Monte Woman Attends Easter Sunrise Service in Barstow
Mrs. E A Farrington of El Monte spends the week in Barstow where she has loyally visited for six years and read Henry Van Dyke's God of the Open Air at the Easter sunrise service on the hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Farrington
el Monte
Desert splendors praised for California potential
W H Simpson of Chicago’s Santa Fe System urges California to develop its desert assets for winter resort growth. He cites water, hotels, ranches, and homes as signs of a desert boom and notes California’s romance through figures like Frank Miller and Chas Lummis. Travel prospects for summer look strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
W. H. Simpson
Chicago
Ant
Santa Fe
Arizona
Frank Miller
Mission Inn
John Steven McGroarty
Chas. F. Lummis
Richard Walton Tully
Friends In Baseball Visit Barstow And Local Games
The District News notes Mr. and Mrs. William Graff and three sons from Pasadena visited Barstow, recalling past ties. Irvin Lillie and family returned from Oklahoma City after his mother’s illness. Santa Fe Ball Club headlines upcoming Barstow games with Santa Fe General Office, Santa Fe Apprentice Bakersfield, Monolith, and a May trip to Trona. The railroad backs a grandstand behind the Harvey House for future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Lillie
Oklahoma City
Okla
Mr. Lillie
Santa Fe Ball Club
Santa Fe General Office
Barstow
Santa Fe Apprentice Club
Bakersfield
Trona
Harvey House
Social visit includes Morrison family guests and party
Dr. Guy Morrison and Clara A Tell hosted Mrs. Morrison daughter Marjorie and cousin Mrs. Coffin of Long Beach during the past week. Mrs. Floyd Bell of Daggett entertained them with a card party one evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Morrison
Clara A. Tell
Morrison
Marjorie
Coffin
Long Beach
Floyd Bell
Dagzett
Bell of El Monte Visits Relatives in Barstow Daggett
Arthur E. Bell of El Monte spent last Sunday visiting relatives in Barstow and Daggett. He will soon take the State Pharmacy Board Examination after attending night school in Los Angeles the past three months. Smoky Wallace of San Diego, a well known Santa Fe engineer, was in town earlier in the week calling on friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Bell
el Monte
Barstow
Daggett
Los Angeles
Smoky” Wallace
San Diego
Santa Fe
Bauer Couple Attend Baseball Game at Wrigley Park
Mr and Mrs Fred Bauer enjoyed a baseball game at Wrigley Park in Los Angeles on Thursday and Friday between Pittsburg and Chicago Cubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bauer
Wrigley Park
Los Angeles
Pittsburg
Chicago Cubs
Daggett Woman Visits Fresno Relative in Weeklong Stay
Mrs. Floyd S. Bell of Daggett is visiting her daughter Mrs. Bertchel Turner of Fresno this week. Mr and Mrs. Turner formerly lived in then-current locale, reflecting family ties across cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd
Bell
Daggett
Bertchel Hk. Turner
Fresno
Turner
Barstow
Telegraph Operator Floyd Belt Transferred to Rice
Floyd Belt of Daggett, a second shift telegraph operator for several years, is the new agent in place of O. F. Ross, transferred to Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd
Belt of
Daggett
O. F. Ross
Rice
Pearl J Bell Hosts Martha Riley From Los Angeles
Pearl J Bell welcomes Martha Riley of Los Angeles who is the daughter of a longtime railroad conductor Joe Riley and now running on the Parker local.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl J. Bell
Martha Riley
Los Angeles
Martha
Joe Riley
Parker
Tom Ross Vacation Return From Clovis NM
Tom Ross a boilermaker at the Bar Stow roundhouse returns home with his family after a two week vacation spent in Clovis New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Ross
Barstow Roundhouse
Clovis
New Mexico
Weekend guests explore caves near volcano south of Lava
Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Bigger hosted Mrs. McClary and Mr. Falls of Redlands California for a weekend. Accompanied by the Tumb lin family they enjoyed a Sunday excursion to caves near the volcano south of Lava.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Bigger
McClary
Daisy Stone Whitiar Heads to Los Angeles on Business
Daisy Stone Whitiar and her father J H Stone began a business trip to Los Angeles today. Mrs West will keep the shop in their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Stone Whitiar
J. H. Stone
Los Angeles
Cockrell family visiting Vehel household
Mrs. P. W. Cockrell and her young son arrived Sunday to spend the week with Mr. and Mrs. Steve Vehel. Mr. Cockrell is Mrs. Vehel's brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Cockrell
Little Son
Steve Vehel
Mr. Cockrell
Mrs. Vihel
Mrs J A Evans Critically Ill in Los Angeles Hospital
Mrs J A Evans lies critically ill in the Los Angeles Santa Fe hospital, with relatives at her bedside awaiting further word on her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Evans
Los Angeles Santa Fe Hospital
Miss Ola Sell Visits Sister In Ava Missouri
Miss Ola Sell arrived Friday from her Ava Missouri home to visit her sister Miss Itthel Sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ola Sell
Ava, Missouri
Miss Itthel Sell
George T. Leak Builds Cement Block House Nearby
George T. Leak is constructing a two block cement dwelling east of the A. J. Weld residence. The project progresses with no reported delays and adds a new home to the local streetscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Leak
A. J. Weld
Miner Phil Lynch Dies at County Hospital in San Bernardino
Phil Lynch, an longtime miner and prospector in this district, died last week at County hospital in San Bernardino. He was known for his rugged frontier work and was a fixture among local mining circles. He leaves a widow and several grown children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Lynch
San Bernardino
Mr and Mrs H J Johann Move to Barstow Needles Nugget
Mr and Mrs H J Johann have moved to Barstow Needles Nugget and many friends in Barstow will welcome them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Johann
Barstow
Needles Nugget
Mrs
Johann
Butts Heads to San Pedro to Welcome Floyd Arriving Cruise
B F Butts travels to San Pedro to greet his son Floyd aboard the airplane carrier Lexington. He also plans visits with his wife and another son in Santa Monica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Butts
San Pedro
Floyd
Lexington
Santa Monica
Asparagus Sale On Jimmy Upton Ranch Promises Trimmed Edible Parts
John D. Pearson offers asparagus from a half acre garden at the Jimmy Upton ranch. Buyers pay only for the edible portion, discarding the roots, and the示 generous sample is gratefully noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Pearson
Jimmy Upton
Mr. Pearson
Mr and Mrs Riley Witty Return From Arkansas Trip
Mr and Mrs Riley Witty return from Hot Springs Arkansas after spending several weeks away. The couple's extended stay included rest and sightseeing. Local neighbors note they enjoyed the spring weather and relaxed routines during their southern retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Riley Witty
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Wallace Miller Resigns as High School Teacher
Wallace Miller resigns from Barstow Union High School where he teaches commercial and physical education. He and his wife will move to Berkeley on May first. he will oversee the new Berkeley Hotel opening August first. The Millers plan to continue work on a three story Barstow hotel at Second and Main within two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Miller
Berkeley
Miller
Barstow Union High School
Melrose
Berekely
Millers
Second
Main Streets
Barstow
Wallace
Kiwanis Club
Three Priests Say High Mass in Barstow Visit Fossil Beds
Father Kerfs hosted Father Stulman and Father Anthony of Bakersfield. High mass was conducted Wednesday marking the first time three priests led the service in Barstow. The singing pleased attendees and the trio toured the Fossil beds north of the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Kerfs
Father Stulman
Father Anthony
Bakersfield
Barstow
Birthday Party at the Meek Home for Myrtle Meek
Mrs A R Meek hosted a Friday birthday gathering for her daughter Myrtle aged nineteen. The hob o party used tramp ensemble seating with straw sacks, a fortune telling booth by Mrs A Craig, cards and dancing, and paper bag refreshments as Myrtle received many gifts assisted by Mesdames Gauldin and McKinnon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Meek
Miss Myrtle
A. Craig
Mrs. Meek
Mesdames Gauldin and
McKinnon
Utah Men Plan Aerial Excursion Into California
Twelve leading Utah business men will make an air trade excursion to California, the first of its kind. A big motor plane will be chartered to fly the Salt Lake City party to Los Angeles for two days with the Chamber of Commerce hosts, then to San Francisco and back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
California
Ben F. Redman
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
Chamber of Commerce
San Francisco
Telegraph Company Report to Railroad Commission 1927 Figures
Interstate Telegraph Company operating in Harstow Victorville Bishop and vicinity filed 1927 revenue of 125964.76 up from 125139.00 in 1926. Operating expenses excluding taxes were 73161.14 in 1927 and 62400.36 in 1926, leaving net operating revenues of 53803.62 and 62738.64 respectively. Taxes on operation were 5148.99 in 1927 and 4190.69 in 1926. After taxes, operating income was 47654.63 in 1927 and 58547.95 in 1926. Adding non-operating income and deducting non-collectible revenue and rents yields gross corporate income of 44073.55 for 1927 and 55172.67 for 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Telegraph Company
Harstow
Victorville
Bishop and Vicinity
The
Railroad Commission
Incme
Ancient burial chamber found near Verde and Oak Creek
Clarence King and Glen Blume uncovered a ceremonial chamber at Mesa Pueblo near Clarkdale containing twelve well preserved skeletons buried in a sitting position. The site yielded white and red pottery, war implements, and trinkets, with signs of hurried burial and battle damage. The find will be studied by the University of Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Earth
Verde District
Verde
Oak Creek
Mesa Pueblo
Clarkdale
Clarence King
United Verde Copper Company
Glen Blume
King
University of Arizona
Barstow High School Plans Play at Grammar School Auditorium
The Student Body of Barstow Union High School will present a play in the Grammar School auditorium on April 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow Union High School
Grammar School
New Union Pacific Home at Caliente
Caliente Nevada hosts a Union Pacific clubhouse opened to its employees. Local agent C A Whitlow describes the project as a new note in railroad architecture for a division point town on the sun drenched desert, where summers are hot and winters cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great American Desert
Caliente
Nevada
Union Pacific System
Union Pacific
Easter Wedding in San Fernando Chronicle Lists Proctor and Cronese Valley Names
At three o'clock on Easter Sunday afternoon a wedding occurred in San Fernando California at the bride’s grandmother Mrs E Proctor home. Miss Mildred Proctor wed Mr Harry from Cronese valley in a ceremony beneath ferns and desert wildflowers with pink carnations and lilies of the valley. The bride wore white taffeta lace and a tule veil bound with orange blossoms. Sister Miss Stella Proctor was bridesmaid in pink organza carrying orchid sweet peas. Best man Carl Rook brother of the groom. Rev F W Willman officiated and Mrs Donald Frew of Newhall played Le Hongtins. About forty guests attended and cake and ice cream followed. The couple reside at the State Highway camp in Cronese valley where Mr Rook is foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Fernando
Calif
E. Proctor
Mildred Proctor
Harry
Cronese Valley
Stella Proctor
Carl Rook
F. W. Willman
Donald Frew
Newhall
Mr. Rook
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Barsow
Boulder Dam
Congress
Mohave Valley
L.A
Desert Sunsets California Asset
William Graff
Pasadena
Anderson
Dalman
Graffs
Telegraph Company
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