Barstow Industry and Water Dreams in Mohave Valley
T G Nicklin reports on Calico mines reopening with pumps clearing flood water and possible C and A interests. He notes Volcanic Cleanser sale, a Barstow acre park idea, proposed water law changes, Boulder Dam delays, and local power/water aims for Minneola and Newberry Springs amid growing grape and turkey crops.
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T. G. Nicklin
Calico Silver
Calico
Big Silver Company of
Arizona
Barstow
Desert Sand Hills
Boulder Dam
California
Los Angeles
Colorado River
Snow Mountains
Johnson
Turkey
Mohaven River Valley
Fresno
Bakersfield
San Joaquin Valley
Minneola
Newberry Springs
Mohave River
Vast Southwest map at Long Beach exposition depicts water project
A massive topographical map shows forty two thousand square miles from Boulder Canyon to the Pacific, detailing elevations and cities as part of the Boulder Canyon Dam project display. Under William Mulholland, sixteen surveying crews spent four years assembling data for engineers to study Southwest terrain and water works plans including the American canal and Colorado River aqueduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
Colorado River
Boulder Canyon
Gulf of California
Pacific Ocean
Long Beach
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Imperial Valley
California
William Mulholland
H. A. van Norman
Los Angeles Water Bureau
United States
Boulder Canyon Dam
Long Beach Exposition
Boulder Dam
Great Lake
Barstow Hearing Seeks Pickwick Stage Service
The Railway Commission has ordered a hearing in Barstow Auditorium on August 14. Pickwick stages and railroad representatives will attend to discuss service. The stage company aims to carry local passengers and express from Oro Grande and towns east of Oro Grande.
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Railway Commission
Barstow Auditorium
Pickwick Stages
Barstow
Stage
Oro Grande
Doctor Graham Returns Home After Canada Trip
Dr. John A. Graham is back in Barstow after a month away visiting Canada and the northwest United States, resuming his practice and duties in the local community.
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John A. Graham
Barstow
Canada
Northwest
United States
Needles Favours Plan of Incorporation
Barstow CA August 8 1928 Barstow Chamber of Commerce discusses incorporation benefits and tax implications. City claims lower tax rate than Barstow, notes lighting fire protection police force cemetery water works street department and sidewalks. City Clerk H J Kane offers further information and support for incorporation.
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Barstow
H. J. Kane
Barstow News Summary Highlights Social Visits and Delays
Mrs. B. F. Gouldin hosted a bridge club evening with Mrs. Whitlow winning high score. Mr. and Mrs. Teddie Wester celebrate a newborn son. Mrs. Wester is W. W. Melton’s daughter. Elks mid-summer picnic postponed from August 5 to November 11 due to grounds not being ready. Arnold Melton and wife, and Mrs. Melton and Junior visit Long Beach en route to Pacific Southwest Exposition.
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B. F. Gouldin
W.W. Melton
Junior
Long Beach
Arnold Melton
Arnold
Melton
Teddie Wester
Inglewood
Mrs. Wester
W. W. Melton
Barstow
Santa Monica
Barstow native suffers gall bladder attack in mountains
Jack Wetenhall Jr. formerly of Barstow was stricken with a severe gall bladder attack while in the mountains. He was taken to Sacramento in critical condition, initially expected to need an operation, but is now resting easier. Miss Dorothy Graham, daughter of Dr. John A. Graham and Mrs. D. L. Graham, is spending a month in Barstow.
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Jack Wetenhall, Jr
Barstow
Sacramento
Dorothy Graham
John A. Graham
D. L. Graham
Weinnie roast at Harlands pool hosted by the Jacksons
Mr and Mrs Jackson entertained a group of friends at a Weinnie roast by Harlands pool last Monday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Carr and family Mr and Mrs Seaberg and family Mr and Mrs Geo Starnacle and son Mr and Mrs Booth and family Steve Kolesar Jack Gostin Slim AirCrackin Mae Gossman and Irish Rao.
California Banks Report Deposits and Local Notices
California state banks held 1 407 803 389 18 in deposits from 2 666 362 depositors on June 80 1928 plus 110 119 982 68 of public deposits making total 1 517 923 321 85. Local notes mention Claude Whatley driving a Chevrolet, Mrs M K Millett expanding her Barstow dining room with new cook, and a Barstow couple trip to Redlands and Clear Lake with John T Ward covering in their absence.
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California
United States
Will C. Wood
A. J. Weld
Redlands
W. H. Cooper
Weild
Clear Lake
San Francisco
John T. Ward
San Bernardino Valley Bank
San Bernardino
Miss Levering
Richfield Oil Company
Levering
Santa Fe
Mr. Levering
Edith Levering
Barstow
Barstow Opens New Manufacturing Plant Near Stock Yards
The Western State Proface project begins near Barstow stock yards with construction led by J. B. McIntosh. Ground has been broken and work is underway at the Marsh Brothers construction camp site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh Brothers
J. B. MclIntosh
Hoover to Accept Nomination With Nationwide Radio Broadcast
Herbert Hoover will formally accept the Republican nomination at Stanford August 11 before about 90,000. NBC plans a nationwide radio hook up with 85 U.S. stations and several shortwave transmitters for foreign reception, reaching the Pacific Coast audience via KFI. Governor Young and Senator Moses will speak, followed by Hoover’s 45 minute address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Republican Party
Leland Standford Jr
Los Angeles
United State
National Broadcasting Company
United States
Radio Industries
Hotel Astor
New York
Republican Nortification Committee
Moses
Hoover
Jennings Pierce
San Francisco
Leland Standford University Band
Palo Alto
Pacific Coast
Phillippine Islands
Hawaii
WGY
Schenectady
EDKA
Pittsburgh
EKELW
Cincinnati
William Hickman Ordered Hung Again for Marion Parker Case
William Howard Hickman, condemned for the Marion Parker murder, has once more been ordered to be executed. The new date is set for October 19, with a fresh court order confirming the hanging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howard Hickman
Little Marion Parker
Desert miner Emerson perishes saving colleagues in gas tragedy
Emerson known from Barstow area died Friday in a mine accident while his partners Zaffire and Muillenberge attempted to install a gas engine to drain water. Mullenberg fetched help at Victorville after gas suffocated the men. deputies and rescuers wore masks as bodies were recovered.
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Emerson
Lewis
Hodge
Barstow
Zaffire
V. Muillenberge
Mullenberg
Zaffkes
Zaffke
Victorville
Brl Stanfield
Chas. Reber
I. Christensen
M. A. Donahue
H. P. Mortizen
Sho
Tourists From Rast Headed to Barstow in July
Holiday travel to Southern California continues as Barstow inspection records show June arrivals rose to 25,907 auto tourists, with July figures estimated higher. The Arrowhead and National Old Trails routes dominate eastbound traffic into California, while Rev. Isaac McRae is camping at Yosemite’s Camp Curry this week.
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California
Barstow
Isaac McRae
Camp Curry
Yosemite
Hinkley Scout Trip and Chamber News
The Hinkley boy scouts return from a Sierra fishing week led by scoutmaster Mr. Barton. The Aug 3 Chamber meeting notes high attendance, fundraising for the Vermon Barstow fair, a slogan committee, and booster praise. A mine near Old Woman’s Springs is mentioned with a gas vent incident and Mrs Emerson linked to a tragic death in Big Bear Valley.
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Boy Scouts
Hinkley
High Sierras
Mr. Barton
Mullenberg
Emerson
Old Woman’s Springs
L. E. Emerson
Big Bear Valley
Dumping of rubbish final notice and warning
Barstow civic group warns against dumping rubbish on undesignated property. Accumulations along the highway offend tourists and burden owners. Penalty from now on is a ninety dollar fine or ninety days in county jail or both. Information requested at Barstow Justice Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Justice Court of
Lubin J. Henderson
Barstow Township
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mojave River Valley
Southwest Exposition
Pickwick
Needles
Will
Rast
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