Potash and Lead Shipments and Local Outlook from Barstow
Mojave River Valley report from Barstow notes Judge Henderson and Wise avoiding wind on a trip to San Diego via Escondido with a visit to Pete Ring. Potash and lead shipments are planned from Barstow and Daggett for Los Angeles. Kennedy's Los Angeles address is 1308 Warren Avenue. The piece urges sea water use for coast cities, critiques state water laws, mentions gold prospects near Beatty and Bullfrog, and reports the new Kramer mill readiness with water supply. It also covers silver demand abroad, political talk on silver, and a call for mineral sample submissions by the Barstow Mining Bureau amid murder-forfeit discussion. The piece ends noting continued coverage on the back page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Henderson
Wise
San Diego
Escondido
Pete Ring
Barstow
Los Angeles
John Kennedy
Daggett
Morris Mulcahy
Kennedy
Warren Avenue
Unair
Pei
Tiernan
Wite Save
Honolulu
California
Associaton
Cers
U. 8
Senaators
Stewart and Jones
Beatty Range
Searles Lake
Inyo
Beatty
Bullfrog
Kramer
United States
Bryan
Barstow Mining Bureau
Legion Post 324 Elects Officers At Meeting In May
At R A Griffith Post 324 American Legion a Monday night meeting elected Leonard Larsen manager of the Legion baseball team and Harry Fogelsong chaplain to fill Wm Steen’s term. Ben H Long became Acting Finance Officer while Burt Osborne is away. Fred Buckley and George Henderson join the School Medal awards committee. Fogelsong, Long, and Mr Collins join the Memorial Cap Committee with the Ladies Auxiliary. A large turnout included visitors from San Bernardino Post 14. The group plans a big attendance for the May meeting and aims to surpass 100 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Griffith
American Legion
Leonard Larsen
Legion
Harry Fogelsong
Wm. Steen
San Francisco
Ben H. Long
Burt Osborne
Arizona
Fred Buckley
George Henderson
Itarry Fogelsong
Ben Long
Mr. Collins
Ladies Auxiliary
San Bernardino Post 14
Mojave Scout Troops Unite For Ceremony
A joint court of honor for Boy Scouts from Troop 71 Lucerne Valley and Yermo and Barstow regents was held at the Boy Scout building Friday night. Executive A J Roberts and assistants Don Berry and Carl Wiggins led the program with songs, a talk on summer camp, and camp life films. Badges awarded included hiking, scholarship, firemanship, personal health, and more to Scouts Reginald Knaggs, James Kerr, Russell Hudson, Varden Benson, Floyd Carr, Metcalf Owens, Victor Therkelsen, and Johnny Koelby. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Troop 71
Lucerne Valley
Yermo
Barstow
Reginald Knaggs
Fred Buckley
Don Berrys
Carl Wiggins
Camp Aratata
Executive Roberts
James Kerr
Russell Hudson
Varden Benson
Floyd Carr
Metcalf Ownes
Advance To Life
Victor Therkelsen
Johnny Koelbys
Mothers' Auxiliary
Local physician performs successful surgery on crash victim
Dr John Graham operated last week on Joe Tuite inspector at the Yermo station after a crash near Baker involving a Ford coupe. Tuite suffered severe facial injuries but prompt vein connection and precise stitching revived him and left no scar, sustaining no lasting harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graham
Joe Tuite
Yermo Station
Tuite
Baker
Graham
Sale of Rose Inn Involves Adjacent Lots Purchase
A report on last week’s Rose Inn sale notes the Investment Company bought two adjoining lots, clarifying that they are the two parcels on which the building currently stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Inn
Protective Association Approves Mojave Valley irrigation plan
San Bernardino county leaders push an irrigation district across the Mojave river valley to protect waters and develop the arid region. Chief Deputy District Attorney James L. King states the district will first safeguard water rights and stormwater before farming, while Senate bills 191 and 192 seek bond and revolving-fund support to stabilize irrigation districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino County
Jmes L. King
Mojave River
Newberry
Mojave
Senate
King of
San Bernardino
Mojave Valley
Crittenden
Sacramento
California Districts Securities Commission
California Bond
State General Fund
King
Walter Wagner
California Irrigation Districts Association
S. B. Sun
Barstow Woman's Club Holds May Meeting and Elections
The Barstow Woman's Club met in the Boy Scout building for a semi monthly session. Inez Beimer won the Mystery Box prize. Officers elected were Inez Beimer president Donna Zentmire first vice president Sarah A Williams second vice president Ruth Pray recording secretary Stella White corresponding secretary Hoskins treasurer and Mabel Garver auditor with Kittie Sischo named parliamentarian. The next meeting is New Members Day on May 12 inviting all members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow Woman's Club
Boy Scout
Inez Beimer
Kittie Sischo
Donna Zentmire
Sarah A. Williams
Ruth Pray
Stella White
20 30 Club Holds Past Presidents Night
The 20 30 Club met Tuesday with all former presidents in attendance. Ivor Davies started the club, followed by Al Henderson Pat Garrett Rodge Hartwick Everett Williams current president, and Edgar Broad welcomed. Milton Poppett of San Berdo Club visited as Al Henderson played piano during singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivor Davies
al. Henderson
Pat Garrett
Rodge Hartwick
Everett Williams
Edgar Broad
Milton Poppett
San Berdo
al Henderson
Congregational Church Bulletin Highlights Weekly Activities
The Congregational church announces a Sunday service by a minister to be named later with the Senior C E meeting at 6 45 pm on Sunday discussing What Jesus Teaches About Work led by Ernest Walton The Junior C E meets at 5 30 pm with Evelyn Kerr leading What Is My Life's Ambition The previous Sunday evening services were led by Miss Cook and community singing by C E Broad Prayer meeting is next Wednesday at 745 led by Miss Nettie Schumate The Ladies Aid quilt party last Thursday hosted by Mrs Walton and Mrs Leggett with coffee and strawberry whipped cream puffs served
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
Jesus
Ernest Walton
C. FE. Broad
C. BE
Evelyn Kerr
Miss Cook
C. E. Broad
Knagg
Miss Nettie Schumate
Ladies Aid
Walton
Arends Store Bankruptcy Stock Sale Attracts Crowds
Large crowds attend the Arends Store price cutting sale as it offers good bargains in a bankruptcy stock liquidation. The sale is scheduled to close Saturday night with high public interest noted in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arends
Greatep
Arge
Ralph Butler to Appear Before Judge Henderson
Ralph Butler former employee of The Mojave Valley Creamery and Hills Dairy faces a preliminary hearing Monday May 4. He is charged with a felony for absconding with Hill's truck and funds. Authorities allege he was arrested in a stolen Buick in San Bernardino after purchasing gasoline there and attempting to flee without paying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Butler
Texaco Station Robbed for Second Time
The Texaco Station across the bridge was broken into after a back window pane was smashed and the door unlocked by reaching through. No major items were taken, though last week an attendant was held up at gunpoint and one of two culprits faces a life term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texaco
Mrs. E. R. Haggard Reaches Barstow for Ill Daughter
Mrs. E. R. Haggard of Needles traveled to Barstow last week due to the serious illness of her daughter Mrs. Monte Durkin who has influenza. Mrs. Durkin was moved to Santa Fe hospital in Los Angeles for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Haggard
Needles
Barstow
Monte Durkin
Durkin
Santa Fe Hospital
Los Angeles
Boston Club Offers Welcome as Las Vegas Guests Arrive
The Boston Golf Club prepares to entertain Las Vegas Club members for a match on the Lenwood course Sunday. Visitors arrive Saturday with a dance by a 9 piece orchestra. A Beacon Cafe repast follows the tournament. Barstow eyes improvement after a prior Las Vegas win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Golf Club
Las Vegas
Lenwood
Ian
Beacon Cafe
R. J. Mills
Barstow
Tas
Newcomer Mrs. Russell Joins Barstow Scene
Mrs I D Russell formerly of Los Angeles has moved to Barstow and is living with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs W H Ross of the Do Drop Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. D. Russell
Los Angeles
Barstow
W. H. Ross
Do Drop Inn
Television Program Proves Success in Early Broadcast
New York marks the first daily television schedule with WGBS sound and W2XCR TV. Observers in downtown points reported clear pictures and recognizable announcer Mortimer Stewart and stars such as Peggy Hopkins Joyce and Primo Carnera. Static caused light streaks but did not spoil the effect. Receivers at posts showed pictures from two to eight inches square, with four inches at the downtown post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
WGBS
W2xcr
Mortimer Stewart
WGY
Schenectady
Peggy Hopkins Joyce
Primo Carnera
Fghter
Petrolane Gas Cause Identified In Daggett Explosion
Clarification states the Daggett Garage blast was not from Rock Gas but from Petrolane. Imperial Gas Company reports petrolane fuel caused the explosion. original Umbehend garage equipment was for Rock Gas but petrolane was in use at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daggett
Umbehend
Imperial Gas Company
Umbehead
Birthday Party for Maxine McGowan in Hinkley
Maxine McGowan of Hinkley hosted a party at her home on April 11 to celebrate her sixteenth birthday. About thirty young friends attended games dancing and a swimming party in Harper Lake which guests enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine McGowan
Hinkley
Harper Lake
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mojave River Valley
T. G. Nicklin
Protective Association
20-30
Congregational Church
Henderson
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