Santa Fe Colonization Agent Visits Barstow
Santa Fe Colonization Agent C. L. Seagraves toured Barstow between trains on a San Francisco to Chicago run. He inspected Hills Jersey Dairy and Waterman ranches, admired water lift capabilities and vast alfalfa fields, noting Barstow as a revelation for farming with water and effort. He plans to return with L. R. Everett to further inspect local ranches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Seagraves
Barstow
Mr. Seagraves
Santa Fe Railroad
San Francisco
Chicago
San Joaquin Valley
Reedley
Mojave River Valley
Hills
Jersey
Barstow Pair Wed in Kingman Ceremony
O. J. Finke Santa Fe employee and Margaret Galloway were married in Kingman Arizona on Monday by Rev. Hooehman. The couple returned to Barstow the same day. Mrs. Finke had lived in Barstow eleven months before moving to Kingman. DO. J. Finke has lived in Barstow several years and is well known there. Friends hosted a charivari Tuesday evening.
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O. J. Finke
Santa Fe
Margaret Galloway
Kingman
Arizona
Beyers Recovering From Knife Wounds in Las Vegas
George Beyers, severely cut by an enraged Filipino at Windmill service station 70 miles from Las Vegas on April 11, is recovering. He reached Las Vegas Hospital in an almost hopeless state, but after hours of care he now sits up briefly and shows cautious improvement. The Filipino suspect was arrested in Barstow and is being held in San Bernardino awaiting trial.
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George Beyers
Windmill
Las Vegas
Fillipino
Barstow
San Bernardino
Joneses Store Remodeling on Highway Front Planned
Lilian Jones upgrades her highway store with a stucco front extending to the sidewalk and a large basement. A cement sidewalk contract has been awarded for the project.
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Lilian Jones
Ladies Night at Kiwanis Club Receives Wide Praise
The Kiwanis Club held its last Thursday gathering to great success labeled Ladies Night. Thanks were given to Ben and Fred and Mrs Fred and their team at K. P. Music by Harper Lake friends and praise for Lubin's talk accompanied the event. 31 of 33 members attended. A speaker from Redlands Rev Norma Wenderson will discuss Kiwanis next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Ladie
Ben
Fred
K. P
Harper Lake
Lubin
Redlands
Norma Wenderson
Harold Candlish Wins Printer Kite Contest
Harold Candlish won the Barstow Printer Kite contest after 180 youngsters registered and strings were measured. Candlish flew 1760 feet of string to best rival Joe Parisia with 1632 feet, securing a $1 prize offered by the Barstow Printer.
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Harold Candlish
Barstow
Joe Parisia
Barstow Printer Offers Kite Contest Prize
The Barstow Printer announces a kite flying contest on the hill by the water tank next Saturday from 2 to 6 PM. The highest Barstow Printer kite earns a prize of one dollar.
Idle Hour Inn Name Drawn For Local Business
Jimmie McKinley announced a contest to name his billiard hall and barber shop. Mrs. E L Mudgett, W Hootman, and E Everett submitted Idle Hour Inn, deemed the winning entry. Mrs. Mudgett will receive a box of candy as prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimie McKinley
Idle Hour Inn
E. L. Mudgett
W. Hootman
E. Everett
Jimmie
Mrs Foglesong Laid To Rest In Barstow Cemetery
Mrs. I W Foglesong aged 76 wife of I W Foglesong and mother of R W Foglesong Santa Fe night chief clerk at Barstow was buried in Inglewood cemetery Monday She was born in County Clare Ireland married 49 years had three daughters and two sons The Foglesong family long resided in Barstow later moving to Los Angeles where son R W took over their highway business nearby
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I. W. Foglesong
R. W. Foglesong
Santa Fe
Barstow
Iglewood
Foglesong
County Clare
Ireland
Mrrs. Foglesong
Los Angeles
R. W
Woman Severely Burned In Gasoline Explosion
Mrs. W. W. Melton suffered severe burns when gasoline exploded while she cleaned a silk dress and curtains. Firemen arrived quickly, saving most household items at the Santa Fe cottage home. Damages are estimated around $1200. she is treated by Dr. Benson and is recovering though badly burned on her face neck arms and legs.
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W. W. Melton
Initial Steps for Mexican P T A Meeting
A Mexican parents gathering was held in the Auditorium on Thursday April 28. The program featured Nature Songs by Mexican First Grade, Joe Carbajal solo, Songs by Mexican Girls in grades 3 4 5, and a May Pole Dance by 6 and 7 grade girls. Father Keris spoke in Spanish on the value of a Mexican P T A. Refreshments were served by the Mexican girls. This was the second meeting. organizers expect growth next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Carbajal
Keris
Reunion of Los Angeles Grammar School Chums Attends Party
Mrs. N. F. Pratt of Barstow joined Mrs. G. E B Grier at Foothill Boulevard La Verne for a reunion of twelve former Gallardo Street neighborhood girls who attended grammar school in Los Angeles. Eleven of the chums attended while one was injured in an auto accident. Only two grandmothers remain living Mrs. Grier's mother and Mrs. Platt's mother Mrs. White.
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N. F. Pratt
Barstow
G. EB. Grier
Foothill Boulevard
la Verne
Los Angeles
Gallardo Street
Ms. Grier
Mrs. Grier
Gammar
Delegates Named for Southern California Conference
Rev. and Mrs. Isaac McRae and Mrs. A J Weld were appointed as delegates to the Southern California State Congregational Conference at Redlands May 9 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac McRae
A. J. Weld
Southern California
Redlands
Mothers Day Services To Be Held At Church
Next Sunday May 8th Mothers Day will be duly celebrated at both morning and evening services. 11 A M and 8 P M messages in honor of mothers will be preached by the Pastor Rev. I McKea. Special music by the choir. A welcome to all.
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Rev
I. McKea
Mother's Day Poem by Sam Zeloff from Santa Fe
A Sunday Mother's Day poem contributed by Sam Zeloff, a local Santa Fe employee, appearing as a heartfelt note for the occasion.
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Sam Zeloff
Santa Fe
Home Sweet Home In Memory Of A Mother
A poem by Sam Zeluft recalls youth, longing for a mother left behind, and the speaker’s distant home. The narrator, now far from birth land, reflects on prayers, tender words, and enduring affection as he awaits a final call to join his mother and angels above.
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Mother
Angels
Sam Zeluft
Barstow to Have Best Church Building on Desert
A Southern California Congregational Conference letter from Dr. George F. Kenngett urges rapid erection of a Barstow church under Rev. I. McRae. The conference pledges 4000 dollars if Barstow, Long Beach, and Building Society provide matching 4000 each, with a 2000 grant and 2000 loan from the Building Society, to be repaid over ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Southern California Congregational Conference
George F. Kenngett
McRea
Geo. F. Kenngett
I. McRae
Mr. McRea
First Congregational Church
Long Beach
California
First Congregational Church of
Congregational Church Building Society
Building Society
Riverside
Redlands
San Bernardino
Highland
George F. Kenngott
Bible study series hosted by Miss Ruth La Due starts May 10
Miss Ruth La Due the children’s Evangelist will lead illustrated Bible studies each afternoon at 3 36 beginning May 10 at the Free Methodist Mission. All Camp Fire girls Boy Scouts and all children are invited to attend these meetings. The notes promote Standard Electric Stoves praising cleanliness and convenience for women with no smoke or odor.
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Ruth la Due
Free Methodist Mission
Mrs Vernon Carter Visiting Barstow This Week
Mrs Vernon Carter of Los Angeles is visiting at the home of her husband's parents Mr and Mrs TO Carter in Barstow this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Carter
Los Angeles
Mrs
TO. Carter
Barstow
Death notice and conference delegates named
Andy Kohanick of the Smith and Pleasant Pool Parlor received telegrams about his mother's death in Minneapolis. He had left for Minneapolis a week ago Wednesday. Homer Walker, president of the Congregational Christian Endeavor Society, and Mr McLean were appointed as delegates to the Young People's Conference at Redlands Congregational Church on May 7 and 8.
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Andy Kohanick
Smith and Pleasant Pool Parlor
Minneapolis
Homer Walker
Congregational Christian Endeavor Society
McLean
Young People’s Conference
Redlands
Congregational Church
Local visitor attends funeral in town
Miss Cook, a Los Angeles visitor, came last weekend to attend the funeral of Mrs. Foglesong, wife of I W. Song. She drove into the city Sunday and returned to Barstow Tuesday.
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Miss Cook
Los Angeles
Mrs. Foglesong
I .W. Foglesong
R. W. Foglesong
Barstow
Barstow Yard Improvements Headed By Rail Officials
Work may start soon on Barstow yards after an agreement between Santa Fe and Union Pacific officials. The local improvements are expected to bring an additional payroll to Barstow.
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Barstow
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Barstow Store Maintains Photo Record Stock
In Barstow a single shop advertises records and keeps a healthy stock by continually adding new pieces each month, despite the inherent risks of carrying a large collection.
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Barstow
Philanthea Class Hosts Pari at Elinor Redman Home
The Philanthea class held a Wednesday evening party at Elinor Redman’s home with Stella Smith as hostess. Guests included Mary and Ernestine Frick, Stella and Leona Smith, Virginia Weigh, Aliene and Mildred King, Frances Walton Smith, Leta Lee, Lucille Price, Mrs. Leak, Tilelen McDonald, Kathryn Drumm, and Elinor Redman. Refreshments such as jello and ice cream cake were served.
Fishermen head to Bishop district for May Day fishing opening
E L Mudgett, Joe Rankin, C F P Arends and Forst Dillingham left Friday for the Bishop district to cast lines for mountain trout on opening day May 1. The group notes annual fishing trips and plans to return with proofs for their big fish tales.
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E. L. Mudgett
Joe K. Rankin
C. F P. Arends
Forst Dillingham
Bishop District
Mountain Trou
Barstow Improves Streets With Yard and Garden Push
More lawns flowers and trees beautify First street Barstow drawing contest for best street and yard Attractive yards valued by the community Kiwanis or Chamber of Commerce may sponsor contest Neighboring towns like Yermo also boosting yard care with visible lawns and flowers
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First Street
Barstow
Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce
Yermo
Barstow Visit Tied to Gauldin Home Weekend Guests
James Read from Los Angeles visited Barstow to stay with Mrs. B. F. Gauldin at the Gauldin home. He was joined by Miss Florence Donahue and Herbert Gauldin for a weekend gathering.
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James Read
B. F. Gauldin
Barstow
Gauldin
Los Angeles
Florence Donahue
Herbert Gauldin
John Tierney Builds Barber Trade at Idle Hour Inn
John Tierney runs a barber shop at the Idle Hour Inn and is building a solid local clientele. Patrons in Yermo and nearby areas are becoming acquainted with his work and the growing business.
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John Tierney
Idle Hour
Oil Surface Road Progress Between Helendale and Daggett
The California Highway Commission foreman Mr Cash at Helendale reports development of a splendid oil surface road from Helendale to Daggett. The project indicates improved paving and ongoing maintenance efforts by state authorities.
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California Highway Commission
Cash
Helendale
Daggett
Chevrolet Ads Boost Barstow Garage Car Sales
The Printer reported that Central Garage, Barstow Chevrolet dealers, has a standing order with the manufacturers for a monthly carload of Chevrolets. Each month the shipment is sold before arrival as the new model gains public approval for its attractive design and dependable service.
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Chevrolet
Barstow
Winters Leaves Hospital After Critical Illness
W. S. Winters, once critically ill at the Los Angeles Santa Fe hospital, returned home this week. Mrs. Winters accompanied him back, staying in Los Angeles for the duration of his illness and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Winters
Los Angeles Santa Fe Hospital
Mrs. Winters
Los Angeles
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Beyers
Jimmie McKinley
Mrs. Pratt
Barstow, Calif
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