Desert Highways Drive California Road Boom
A special report outlines California Highway Commission plans for a vast desert road program from Mojave to Topec Barstow and Needles, including Route 58 and the Boulder Dam connection. It notes large 1929 31 allocations, miles under improvement, and rising desert travel demand fueling interstate links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Commission
California
Arizona
Nevada
The
Public Works Week
California Highway Commission
Southland
Mojave
Barstow
Topoc
Topec
Needles
Argos
Daggett
Arrowhead Trail
Amboy
B. B. Meek
Department of
Califonia
Boulder Canyon
Boulder Dam
Department of Public Works
San Bernardino
Jean
Las Vegas
Barstow Observance Public School Week Event
Public School Week observance extends nationwide with Barstow inviting residents to a program at the Grammar School Auditorium on April 23rd at eight o clock. Victorville pupils join in parts as T W Duckworth former district attorney speaks. Free admission. All are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers of Commerce
Barstow
Victorville
T. W. Duckworth
Barstow Beacon Tower Site Bought by New Richfield Deal
Lloyd E. Tiernan sells 440 foot frontage east of Mitchell Garage to Highway Communities Inc an Arizona firm. A 125 foot government beacon tower will light NE and NW sides with Richfield illuminated Neon. Barstow gains $100000 investment and regional advertising through this Barstow Mojave River Valley project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Communities, Inc
Mitchell
Barstow
Richfield
Mojave River
Lloyd E. Tiernan
Arizona Corporation
Richfield Oil Company
United States
Washington
New Sorority Holds First Rush Affair
Alpha Chapter of Omicron Mu Chi held its first social function a bridge party at the Drumm Hotel hosted by Miss Mary Lynn and Miss Kathryn Drumm. Tau Tau Beta extended a welcoming message to the new group. Charter members include Kathryn Drumm Mary Lynn Ethel Prather Julia Spight and Marie Wickler. Guests included Myna Conaway Elizabeth Francis Myrtle Meek Florance Topping and Bernice White.
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Alpha Chapter
Omicron Mu Chi
Drumm
Mary, Lynn
Kathryn Drumm
Tau Tau Beta
Alpha Chapter of
Mary Lynn
Ethel Prather
Julia Spight
Marie Wickler
Myna Conaway
Elizabeth Francis
Myrtle Meek
Florance Topping
Bernice White
P. T. A. Carnival Planned For Barstow Next Weekend
Barstow hosts a P. T. A. carnival next Friday and Saturday with a dime general admission. A waffle supper starts at 6 P. M. A free entertainment will be offered, but booths will charge for games and prizes, so bring coins.
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Barstow
P. T. A. General
Willett Plans Reopening Café On First Street
P W Willett aims to reopen an eating place on First Street featuring a counter and stools after previously operating a cafeteria. He states the new format will be compact with limited seating to serve patrons.
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P. W. Willett
First Street
University Examiner Praises Barstow High School Progress
Dr. FE Edwards of the University of California visited Barstow Union High School on Tuesday. He commended the faculty and students, predicted Barstow’s move from Class B to Class A on the accredited list, noted four of seven teachers hold master degrees, praised the Commercial and Home Economics programs, lauded Lulu Hodge’s oration, and endorsed the four point system as key to university readiness.
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FE. F. Edwards
Univeristy of California Examiner
Barstow Union High School
Hurst
Barstow
Barstow School
Edwards
Lulu Hodge
Regnier Family Troupe At Grammar School Auditorium
A Santa Fe based entertainment duo the Regniers long experienced in chautauqua will perform at the Grammar School Auditorium Barstow on Friday evening April 19. They promise a varied high class program including character impersonations readings duets tales and short plays for local employees and general audiences.
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Southern California
Grammar School
Barstow
Regnier
Regniers
Aqueduct survey visit by LA group to Barstow
Twenty six visitors from Los Angeles stopped at the Harvey House in Barstow en route to the Boulder Dam site to inspect one proposed aqueduct route. The party was led by William P. Whitsett, chairman of the Metropolitan Water District board, and included district members, city officials, and engineers from Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Harvey House
Boulder Dam
Barstow
William P. Whitsett
Metropolitan Water District
Mr. Whitsett
Frank Thomas
Pasadena
8S. H. Finley
Santa Ana
George H. Hutton
Santa Monica
Harvey E. Bruce
Burbank
W. Turney Fox
Glendale
Paul E. Schwab
Beverly Hills
Harry L. Heffner
San Marino
H. A. Norman
Barstow business men launch year long district booster drive
Barstow merchants and property owners join a year long booster campaign with the Barstow Printer to advertise Barstow and the Mojave River Valley. A full page ad will run in every issue to promote local growth and the Barstow Union High School district to residents. Special yearly rates offered to merchants in Barstow and nearby communities.
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Barstow
Mojave River Valley
Barstow Union High School
San Bernardino
Los Angeles
Bbarstow
New Creamery A Looming Benefit to Valley Trade
The Kiwanis gathering included a full showing of merchants and farmers with twenty farming visitors. Ed Seymer chaired, Palmer brothers from Helendale with Miss Lynn performed, a four man quartet drew praise, and Mojave Valley Creamery manager Harry Moon outlined local dairy progress. Moon discussed diversified farming fruit from hay, semi monthly payrolls, pasteurized milk, cottage cheese butter and ice cream. W. H. Hartwick urged stronger farmer merchant ties with a list of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Ed. Seymer
Hinkley
Palmer Brothers
Helendale
Miss Lynn
Dr. Benson
Herb Manson
Lubin J. Henderson
Mike Ochoa
Harry Moon
Mojave Valley
Barstow
Ile
W. H. Hartwick
W. A. Knaggs
A. Speth
Chas. M. Gibbs, Jr
G. Clyde Compton
R. H. Chapin
Chas. A. Leak
L. L. Jonas
J. H. Manson
George W. Redman
George A. Wiseman
Harold Palmer
Gerald Palmer
H. A. Moon
J. C. Wilmot
Robert Tate
W. P. Hodge
J.A. Mahnk
Cement Contractors Bid Call at Richfield Station
Cement contractors are invited to bid on the new Richfield station with a call at the Printer office this Saturday at 9 am. The notice seeks qualified bidders and outlines submission details and timing.
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New Richfield Station
Elks Plan Three Story And Basement Club
The San Bernardino Elks Lodge proposes a $300,000 three story and basement club building on its current site. Plans show a semi Spanish reinforced concrete structure with 212 by 200 feet footprint, two dining rooms, patio, swimming pool, hotel rooms, lodge and gym spaces, plus a rear concrete garage.
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San Bernardino Elks Lodge
Jack S. Hosfield
Barstow Prepares Kite Contest and Maypole Festival
Eleven schools in Barstow district join a Saturday program with kite flying contests at 9 5 and Maypole dances. Esther Williams leads the outer district Maypole setup while Mrs C Thomson heads the local program. Prizes from businesses and groups including Murphy Brees Ludlow Lucian Bell Yermo and Kiwanis boost participation. A Barstow baseball game follows lunch with a picked outlying team.
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Barstow
Henry I. Jay
Esther Williams
Twodge
C. Thomson
Clara Morcre
Murphy Brees
Ludlow
Lucian Bell
Lee Yim
Bruce McCormick
Yermo
Randall
Hodge
Cal
Kiwanis Club
Parent-Teachers’ Association of
Local Club Members Visit Redlands in Garden Week Tour
Mrs C TL Garver and Mrs William Knages attended a Redlands meeting of the Contemporary Club on April 18. Juniors showcased work for visiting presidents and members, lunch for over one hundred was served, then guests toured Kimberly Crest and enjoyed Garden Week sights and flowering grounds.
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C. TL. Garver
William Knages
Redlands
Kimberly Crest
Barstow Represented In National Oratorical Contest
A full house in Barstow saw Victorville and Needles students compete in a regional oratorical finals. Helen Cox and Lulu Hodge led Needles and Barstow entrants Betty Coombs Jimmie Wells Trelen Hoffman spoke well as six high school orators delivered persuasive pieces. Cox won first with Patriotism, Hodge second on Washington’s contribution, and Coombs third. Desert district hopefuls Cox Hodges and Wells are slated for Los Angeles eliminations.
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Victorville
Needles
Barstow
Jimmie Wells
Trelen Hoffman Weer
Helen Cox
Betty Coombs
Lulu Hodge
Frank Speth
Ida M. Collins
Lynn
Messrs. Langworthy
Harwig
Knaggs
Washington
Jimmy Wells
Los Angeles
Cox
Hodges
Desert
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J. P. Baumgartner
Million Dollar Corporation
New Sorority
Barstow High
Santa Fe
E. I. Sullivan
Moon
Elks
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