Ord Mountain mines touted as new Barstow issue
Boosting Ord Mountains mining prospects, J. D. Garinger, a Daggett prospector now in Barstow, promotes the mines for new management. Barstow hosts mining students, gas plant talks advance, and a Copper Chief ore find near Goffs yields 188 per ton.
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Ord
J. D. Garinger
Hollywood
Daggett
Bartsow
Ord Mountain
Smith & Park
Barstow
Los Angeles
Henderson & Nicklin
Lacey & Jay
Hodge Postoffice
Chamber of Commerce
East Hill
State Highway Gang
Starnace
Ord Mountain Mines
Ord Mines
Osborne
Better River Bridge
State Highway Commission
Mohave River
Buzzard’s Roost
Haws Ranch
Copper Chief
Goffs
Needles
Salt Lake
John W. Lenhouts
John B. Butler
Butler
Utah
Easter Sunday Wild Flower Display At Barstow
Hundreds of visitors are expected to Barstow on Easter Sunday to view desert wild flowers in bloom north toward the Second Summit and east toward Ludlow along the Old Trails and Arrowhead routes. Sunrise services will be at Observation Point on First Street before tours to the floral display. It is unlawful to destroy wild flowers in San Bernardino County and precautions apply to nearby Hinkley and Harper Lake districts.
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Barstow
First Street
Ludlow
Yermo
San Bernardino Mountains
Altho
Hinkley
Harper Lake
San Bernardino County
Inspector at Daggett injured in auto crash near Barstow
R A Pagenkoff inspector at the Daggett horticultural station went off the Yermo Barstow highway near the Hertz road camp while driving eastward. Blinding headlamps caused him to leave the road. He was found semiconscious by two Wisconsin tourists and taken to Barstow for treatment. Initially reported a broken hip, later advised bruised with hip possibly not broken.
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R. A. Pagenkoff
Daggett
Officer Hill
John Graham
Barstow
Victorville Hospital
Graham
Pagenhoff
Barstow District Urges Bond Vote For High School Needs
A Barstow Union High School District citizen urges the creation of a building committee to select the best plan for expansion and asks voters to decide on a $100000 bond after confident proposals. Names C A Garver W A Davis and Judge Van Dyke are offered as emergency committee members.
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C. A. Garver
Barstow
W. A. Davis
Harper Lake
van Dyke
Daggett
HILL
Congregational Church Holy Week Schedule Enlivened by Easter Pageant
The Congregational Church invites all to Holy Week events in the church auditorium. Friday April 18 features The Great Tragedy and Communion services. Sunrise service is at 5 15 A M on the hill west of First Street. Easter program at 9 30 A M and Easter Sermon at 10 45 A M by Reverend Reid. Members will be received. A 7 30 P M Easter Pageant follows with another member reception. A social is set for Wednesday April 23 in the social hall. Public invited.
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Subice
First Street
Reid
Barstow Mission Seeks Guests for Sunday Talks by Miss Coope
A faster program will be given Sunday morning at the close of Sabbath school. Miss Anna Coope, a missionary who has spent years in Central and South America, will speak both morning and evening. Do not fail to hear Miss Coope as she is a very interesting speaker.
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Anna Coope
Central
South America
Miss Coope
Barstow Club Opens Forum Amid Easter Preparations
Barstow community happenings include a Barstow Woman's Club meeting on April 22 with an Open Forum led by Mrs. Whicker. Local Board of Supervisors authorized by Railroad Commission to build a public road at grade across Death Valley Railroad near Death Valley Junction. Various notices of truck service applications, ranch leasing, Easter visits, personal trips, and social club events fill the Barstow area with spring activity.
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Barstow
Board of Supervisors of
County of
Inyo
The
Railroad Commission
Death Valley Railroad Company
Death Valley Junction
Bids Opened for New Mojave River Bridge Project
Bids for a new 270 foot steel Mojave River bridge between Barstow and Victorville on the National Old Trails highway will open April 23 in Sacramento per BE Q Sullivan district highway engineer. The 34 foot wide structure replaces the 250 foot wooden bridge, with a straighter approach and safer curve, plus an 1800 foot oil surfaced detour.
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Mojave River
Barstow
Victorville
Sacramento
Q. Sullivan
San Bernardino
Sullivan
Party at Gates Home Hosts Twenty Three Guests
Mrs Earl Gates entertained friends last Thursday night at the Gates hill side home on First Street. Twenty three guests were present with twenty playing 500. Mrs Eddie Hill held high score and received a sandwich tray. A R Meek won low score with a napkin holder. Refreshments were served late.
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Gates Home
Earl Gates
Gates Hillside
First Street
Eddie Hill
A. R. Meek
Court Awards Five Thousand Dollars Damages to Haws Ranch
A state highway through the Haws ranch north of the river bridge was condemned by the State. A Superior Court jury under Judge Warner awarded $5,000 for land value and damages after considering claims of $2,500 for land and $15,000 for highway impact. The defendants are Mrs Mertie M Haws and the National Bankstory Co.
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Haws
Haws Ranch
Superior Court
Warner
Barstow
Mertie M. Haws
National Bankstory Co
Minneola News Breezes Through Local Visits and Upgrades
Minneola residents report visits from Bell, Los Angeles, Sierra Madre and Redlands visitors. Electric power extended from Daggett to the Corel place three miles northwest. Walter Reed and son Ernest attended a Los Angeles business trip, while Arthur Evans and family spent Easter with M. A. Webber. The Cliff House at Newberry hosts Miss Lewis and kin from Redlands. A Thompson family trip to Klamath Falls preceded a dance at the Reed garage weekend.
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F. M. Molby
Bell
Daggett
Corel Place
Minneola
I. K. Loomis
Los Angeles
R. R. Reed
Arthur T. Evans
Sierra Madre
M. A. Webber
Philip Webber
Miss Lewis
Redlands
Cliff House
Newberry
D. E. Thompson
Ernest
Klamath Falls
Ore
Mr and Mrs Hugh Roberts Return to Make Home in Yermo
Mr and Mrs Hugh Roberts, long residents of Redlands, have moved back to establish their home in Yermo after several months away.
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Hugh Roberts
Redlands
Yermo
Mr and Mrs Goellner Travel to Visit Sister in Arizona
Mr and Mrs Fred Goellner traveled to Colton last week where Mrs Goellner boarded the Southern Pacific train bound for Yuma Arizona to visit her sister Miss Ruth.
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Fred Goellner
Colton
When Cat Is Away Mice Will Play Batchelor Dinner
A batchelors dinner was hosted last Friday at Fred Goellner's home. Chef Walter Reinhart of Holmes Supply Co prepared the meal. Attendees included Herb Gouldin Al Pocock Jack Melcher Wally Reinhart and Fred Goellner. The evening featured calm meditation on bachelor life.
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Fred Goellner
Walter Reinhart
Holmes Supply Co
Herb Gouldin
al Pocock
Jack Melcher
Wally Reinhart
Batchelor
Barstow Mojave Highway To Be Improved
E. Q. Sullivan district engineer announces bids to improve the Barstow to Kern County line state highway about 85 miles. Temporary dust control with oil will cover an 18 foot roadway. bids open Friday April 25 in Sullivan's office. Project aids Mojave River Valley and San Joaquin Valley residents. a bridge over the river at Barstow and First Street work planned this year.
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E. Q. Sullivan
Barstow
Kern County
Bakersfield
Mojave
San Joaquin Valley
First Street
Mrs Pray Announces 5th District PTA Election Result
Mrs C E L Pray reports the district nominating committee member elected on Tuesday April 15. Mrs Fred Wart of Barstow was chosen financial secretary. Barstow earned a flag prize for the highest PTA membership percentage.
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C. E L. Pray
Fred Wart
Barstow
District Governor Visits Barstow 20-80 Club
The 20-80 Club welcomed Leo Thayre of San Bernardino Fifth District Governor as guest. Discussion covered the Barstow convention dates May 3rd to 8th and governor provided tips for entertaining visitors.
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Barstow
Leo Thayre
San Bernardino
Leo
Desert Town Social and Travel Notes Across Local Guests
HINKLEY residents report visitors from Anaheim Pasadena and Los Angeles with trips to Baker and to Todd. Births letters and hospital news include a son for Mrs Hoving and a move by Mr McGowan family to Barstow. The Woman's Club met with tea service after a violin and trombone musical service.
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Mrs. Wilton
Los Angeles
Whittington
Belflower
Peck
Hawks
Miss Nolte
Miss Honey
Baker
Dixie Filling Station
Iowa
Fred Yeary
Hoving
Jake Arrowhead
Todd
J. R. Godiner
Nermanez
Phoenix
Arizona
Aradonda
Hermandez
Godiner
Former Barstow Girl Marries in San Bernardino
Olive Garrett sister of Pat Garrett of Barstow wed Osa Randolph Powell last Thursday at the Presbyterian Church in San Bernardino. Rev Otis D Ironmonger officiated before relatives and friends. The bride wore an egg shell ensemble with sweet peas and rose buds. Bridesmaid Miss Ethel Christofferson and best man Larry Jacobs attended. The couple will reside in San Bernardino where Powell works for Sun Publishing Company.
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Barstow
San Bernardino
Olive Garrett
Pat Garrett
Osa Randolph Powell
Presbyterian Church
Otis D
Olive
Ethel Christofferson
Larry Jacobs
Pat C. Garrett
Garrett
Stella Foley
Miss Christofferson
Powell
Sun Publishing Company
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Mojave River Valley
Mining Bureau
Arthur C.terrill
San Bernardino Valley Union Junior College
R. D. Dysart
Chaffey Junior College
Ontario
Death Valley
Citizens OF
Barstow Union High School District
Congregational Church
Barstow Mission
Hhistrict
George Campbell
Bagdnd
Amboy
Danby
Fenner, Goffs
California- Arizona State Inc
California
W. Floyd Parker
George Shaffer
George Burkhart
Burbank
Sharron Dell Thomson
J. C. Thomson
B. F. Gouldin
Herbert
Moorpark
Hienning
John “Indresom
Andreson
Doran
Vermon
F. W. Smitheram
Santa Barbara
Gertrude Smitheram
Fullerton
Albert Johnson
Smitheram
Johnson
L. ¥. Tiernan
Hull
Desert Road
George Reed
Cadiz
Lavie
Reed
Oasis
E. W. Buckman
Exeter
Buckman
Dee Cooper
Fred Hart
Riverside
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