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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1929
Page
3
Mrs. Brock and three children of Los Angeles arrived in Daggett this week while Mr. Brock, a motor vehicle officer at the Inspection station, has been there several weeks. Mrs. Bill Fisher returned from Denver after the death of her brother-in-law in an auto accident.
A notice reminds business owners they cannot operate under a fictitious name without recording it in the county where they conduct business and provides a contact phone number.
Heavy flood waters from cloud bursts weakened a bridge six miles south of Baker as the Tonopah & Tidewater engine crossed a 20 foot dry wash. Engineers Frank Quinn and fireman Myron Taggs died after the wreck. Quinn, about 49, left a wife in Ludlow. Taggs was single with a father in Death Valley Junction. Bodies sent to Los Angeles and San Bernardino for burial. Train left Ludlow at 5:30 am. accident at 7:52 am. the mixed train was traveling slowly. White & Platt handled the burials in Barstow.
Emilio Pacheco, a Santa Fe store department employee since 1914, returned last week from a vacation in Mexico City with his wife and his sister Hirodora. They visited Mr. Pacheco's father and mother, noting long service in Barstow.
Mr and Mrs A J Weld and family are away on a vacation with plans for two stays at Forrest Home and Long Beach where Mr Weld is a brother. Nathel Weld underwent a tonsil operation last Friday and is reported to be getting along nicely.
Leah Chapin Hinkley visiting friends in Santa Ana her former home. Dr. Chapin notes farmers finishing third alfalfa crop. June coolness pushed growth about ten days later than last season. Week-end visitors at Chaplin Ranch included Irene Renfro and three children plus Mr. and Mrs. George Wardwell and their son from Huntington Beach.
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