Calico Mines Revive Amid New Power and Water Prospects
Reports say Calico Silver Mines will resume sinking after flood waters clear, with the C and AS joining as investors. Mohave River Valley writers note Volcanic Cleanser sale, an acre Barstow park idea, and a dental push for local water rights, power and industry growth as Boulder Dam delays persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Nicklin
Calico
Big Silver Company of
Arizona
C & AS
Senator Johnson
Boulder Dam
Volcanic Cleanser Company
Kramer
Barstow
Desert Sand Hills
California
Los Angeles
Colorado River
Snow Mountains
Johnson
Snow
Mohaven River Valley
Fresno
Bakersfield
San Joaquin Valley
Minneola
Newberry Springs
Mohave River
Southwest Exposition features vast topographic map of Southwest
At Long Beach Pacific Southwest Exposition a massive map of the lower Colorado river basin spans forty two thousand square miles in minute detail. Prepared by sixteen surveying crews led by Chief Engineer William Mulholland, the map shows elevations, towns, the All American canal route, and Boulder Dam plans. It cost about ten thousand dollars and embodies years of work to provide an engineering view of the Boulder Canyon Project and its regional impact.
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
Boulder Canyon Dam
Long Beach Exposition
Boulder Dam
Great Lake
Barstow Hearing Sets Pickwick Stage Service Request
A Railway Commission hearing in Barstow Auditorium on August 14 will hear from Pickwick stages representatives and railroad firms serving Barstow. The stage company seeks to transport local passengers and express from Oro Grande and towns east of Oro Grande. Dr John A Graham returns to Barstow after a month in Canada and the northwest U S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Commission
Barstow Auditorium
Pickwick Stages
Barstow
Stage
Oro Grande
Needles Favours Plan of Incorporation
The Barstow California letter from H. J. Kane the city clerk supports incorporation as a step forward. It notes a $1.00 per $100 tax rate, no road tax, street lighting and fire protection, three police officers, and efforts to control merchandise ped dling and unsafe buildings. It mentions cemetery water works and a street department and urges consideration if valuations permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
H. J. Kane
News of Friends In Barstow And The istrict
Mrs. B. F. Gouldin hosted a bridge club gathering with Mrs. Whitlow scoring high. W. W. Melton and son Junior visit Long Beach at Arnold Melton's home and tour the Pacific Southwest Exposition with Mrs. Melton. Mr. and Mrs. Teddie Wester welcome a baby son. Mrs. Wester is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. We We Melton of Barstow. Elks mid-summer picnic rescheduled from August 5 in Santa Monica to November 11 due to delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Gouldin
W. W. Melton
Junior
Long Beach
Arnold Melton
Arnold
Melton
Teddie Wester
Inglewood
Mrs. Wester
Mrs. We We Melton
Barstow
Santa Monica
Hoover Accepts Nomination Broadcast Across Nation
Herbert Hoover will formally accept the Republican nomination before 90,000 at Stanford Stadium on August 11. NBC plans a massive national hook up with 46 stations and multiple shortwave links to reach the U S and world audiences. Governor Young and Senator Moses lead the program while Troover delivers a 45 minute acceptance. Also scheduled is the hanging of William Edward Wickman on October 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Republican Party
Leland Standford — Jr
KEI
National Broadcasting Company
Pacific Coast
Troover
Rel
Los Angeles
United State
So Radia
United States
Radio Industries
Hotel Astor
New York
C. Young
California
George T. Moses
New Hampshire
Republican Nortification Committee
Moses
Hoover
Jennings Pierce
San Francisco
Leland Standford University Band
Palo Alto
Phillippine Islands
Hawaii
WGY
Schenectady
KDKA
Pittsburgh
KRLW
Cincinnati
Jack Wetenhall Jr Stricken With Gall Bladder Attack
Jack Wetenhall Jr formerly of Barstow was seized by a severe gall bladder attack in the mountains. Transport to Sacramento showed he was in serious condition. Initial hopes of surgery gave way to his resting easier in the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wetenhall, Jr
Barstow
Sacramento
Miss Dorothy Graham Visists Barstow for Month
Miss Dorothy Graham daughter of Dr John A Graham and Mrs D N Graham is spending a month in Barstow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Graham
John A. Graham
D. N. Graham
Barstow
Weinnie roast at Harlands pool hosted by Mr and Mrs Jackson
Mr and Mrs Jackson entertained many friends at a Weinnie roast at 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 Watenhall John Gostin Slim McCrackin Miss Mae Gossman and Irish Joe.
California Banks Deposits Reported For 1928
Will C Wood state superintendent of banks reports California on June 30 1928 held total deposits of 1 467503389 18 in individual accounts by 2666362 depositors plus 110119932 68 of public deposits totaling 1517923852 78. Local notices mention Claude Whatley driving a Chevrolet and social updates on M K Millett Daggett Lone Beach Redlands Barstow and San Bernardino with weddings and family travel details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
United States
Will C. Wood
Claude Whatley
M. K. Millett
Milliett
Daggett
Barstow
A. J. Weld
Redlands
W. H. Cooper
Miss Liddell
Mr. Levering
San Bernardino
Miss Levering
Richfield Oil Company
Levering
Santa Fe
New Manufacturing Plant Opens in Barstow
Western State Produce Company plans a Barstow plant near the stock yards, with J. B. McIntosh directing construction. Ground leased for a mill site along the river to produce a by product for building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western State Produce Company
Barstow
Marsh Brothers
J. B. McIntosh
Emerson Dies While Trying to Save Co-Worker at Desert Mine
Lewis S. Emerson a longtime desert resident and rancher west of Barstow died Friday in a mine accident while attempting to rescue fellow workers Henry Zaftke and C V Mullenberg. They were sealing gas fumes from carbon monoxide as rescuers arrived with masks. Deputy Sheriff Farrey and others aided in recovery efforts at the Emerson mine near Victorville and Big Bear Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Lewis S. Emerson
Hodge
Barstow
Eimerson
Henry Zatfke
C. V. Mullenberg
Mr. Emerson
Mullenberg
Zaftke
Zaffkes
Zaffke
Muullenberg
Victorville
Farrey
San Bernardino
Tourists From East Boost Barstow Travel in July
The Barstow area sees a continued influx of auto tourists from the east via the National Old Trail and Arrowhead routes. June traffic rose by 4,239 visitors from May, with July growth surpassing 1927 figures as over 100,000 eastern passengers have visited Barstow this year. Most travelers head to Southern California, with Arrowhead and National Old Trails dominant. Rev Isaac McRae is at Camp Curry in Yosemite this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Barstow
Hinkley Boy Scouts Return From Sierra Fishing Trip
The Hinkley boy scouts, led by scoutmaster Mr Barton, return from a week in the high Sierras. They traveled by his truck, camped near a stream, fished at lakes, hiked, and enjoyed cool mountain air. The trip marks the second under Mr Barton, boosting enthusiasm for scouting in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Hinkley
High Sierras
Mr. Barton
Barton
Tiikley Chamber News Spells Supporters and Fundraiser
A Tiikley Chamber of Commerce meeting notes a reduced turnout due to peak season yet praise for a visible wood display. A fundraiser for the Hinkley fair exhibit is planned at Hinkley school on August 15 with invitations to Vermno Barstow and Victorville groups. A slogan committee was formed. a booster message underscores community effort. The report mentions a mine 25 miles northeast of Old Woman's Springs and a tragic death linked to Mrs. L F Emerson in Big Bear Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiikley Chamber of Commerce
Hinkley and
Chamber
Hinkley School House
Mullenberg
Emerson
Old Woman's Springs
L. FE. Emerson
Big Bear Valley
Barstow Dumps Fine Notice For Rubbish Dumpers
Barstow civic group warns the public as illegal rubbish dumping persists along the highway and town areas. The revised penalty is ninety dollars fine or ninety days in county jail, or both, with information sought by Justice Court of Barstow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Justice Court of
Lubin J. Henderson
Barstow Township
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mojave River Valley
Merced
Chamber of Commerce
Barstow Chamber of Commerce
Barstow Industries
City Incorporation
Southwest Exposition
Pickwick
Canada
Northwest
Needles
Wiliam Edward Wickman
Little Marion Parker
IsSaac McRae
Camp Curry
Yosemite
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