Service Station Ma Murdered in Victorville Stall
Victorville news reports Jesse Bowles, a worker at Superior Service Station owned by Ralph Webb, shot during a late Wednesday attempted hold up as he returned to his Hawkeye Hotel room. He died from stomach wounds en route to the hospital. Suspects A N Mariette “Frenchie” of Los Angeles and companion Davis fled. Davis captured in LA but denies the shooting. Mariette remains at large. Whitcar family of Ithica, Illinois, has moved to Barstow.
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Jesse Bowles
Hawkeye
Victorville
Bowles
Superior
Ralph Webb
Young Bowles
Oregon
Medford
A. N. Mariette
77Th Place
Los Angeles
Davis
Mariette
Hal Roache's Our Gang Visits Barstow on Train Stop
Hal Roache's Our Gang drew attention in Barstow Tuesday night as the train halted briefly. The group is en route to New York.
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Hal Roache
Barstow
New York
Arends Returns After Chicago Trip Clears Family Link
Cc F Arends traveled to Chicago after a notice from the Associated Press reported the drowning death of John Arends at Fox Lake. He hoped the deceased was his brother, and was relieved to learn on arrival east that he was not. Both men worked on the lake.
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Cc. F. Arends
Chicago
Ill
Associated Press
John Arends
Fox Lake
John
Rabbits Ravage Deserts Hurting Farmers Across Regions
W A Davis of Harper Lake reports a morning rabbit drive that killed about seventy five bunnies. He opens a gate to feed then closes it at dawn to protect alfalfa. Rabbits are more numerous across desert sections this year, causing farmers heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Davis
Harper Lake
Pray Family Returns From Seal Beach Visit
The C. E. Pray family arrived home Tuesday evening after two weeks at Seal Beach enjoying ocean breezes. They spent an afternoon at the Pacific Southwest Exposition and found it very enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Pray
Seal Beach
Mrs White and daughter travel to Redondo Beach event
Mrs BE L White and her daughter Bernice accompanied by Mrs Robert White depart by auto Tuesday for Redondo Beach. Mrs White attends a friend Mrs John Sloan initiation into the order of the Eastern Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. L. White
Bernice
Mirs
Robert White
Redondo Beach
Hendersons Enjoy San Francisco Pleasure Trip
Mr and Mrs Lubin J Henderson are on a pleasure trip in San Francisco this week. L J Henderson traveled by boat while Mrs Henderson and her daughter Mrs Curtis of Inglewood drove up.
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Lubin J. Henderson
San Francisco
L. J
Mr and Mrs Vihel Journey From San Francisco to Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs Steve Vihel traveled aboard the 8 5S Admiral Benson from San Francisco to Los Angeles this week. They already visited Yosemite and plan to view aeronautics exhibits in San Diego during the current week.
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Steve Vihel
San Francisco
Admiral Benson
Los Angeles
Yosemite
San Diego
Local residents return from distant trips and a new arrival
Miss Lillian Millett of Daggett returns from Los Angeles to teach this fall at the grammar school. An eight pound baby boy was born Wednesday morning to Mr and Mrs Walter Boyce at Dr B Andersons hospital. Mr Boyce works as a switchman in the local yards. Mr and Mrs P F Johnson and family left Sunday for Chicago to visit relatives for several weeks.
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Lillian Millett
Daggett
Los Angeles
Circus Comes to Barstow on September 4
Christy Bros. Circus will halt in Barstow September 4 on its route to Phoenix. The stop enables animal care and a performance, likely drawing hundreds to town and offering local merchants a chance to promote their stores.
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Barstow
Christy Bros. Circus
Phoenix
Taylor Leaves Zenda Gold Mining Co
G Cleveland Taylor resigns as Manager of the Zenda Gold Mining Co in Calico district. He will stay in touch through Sept 1 and has handed over operations. Company reports excellent conditions, purchases of King and Oriental groups, deep drilling confirming ore bodies, shaft depth 325 feet, crosscut near vein, power line completed, water pumps being installed, outlook very good. He leaves to pursue personal interests in Calico.
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G. Cleveland Taylor
Zenda Gold Mining Co
Calico
Taylor
Mr. Taylor
King and Oriental
Sierras
Yermo
Zenda
Zenda Company
Child Found Safe After Daylong Missing in Bear Valley
Walter Alf of Daggett Ed Pitcher and young Billy Steen visited the Pitcher cabin in Big Bear Valley Monday. Billy wandered three miles along Bear Valley road and was found crying and asking for a dink before heat danger. His father William Steen located him unharmed.
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Walter Alf
Daggett
Ed Pitcher
Billy Steen
Big Bear Valley
Billy
Wm. Steen
Bear Valley
Java's shaded highways win global beautified praise
Reports to the Automobile Club of Southern California credit Java with the world’s most beautified highways. Dutch colonial officials once required tree planting, mandating up to sixty days yearly for each person. The law was repealed, yet roadside trees thrived, yielding about 15,000 miles of shaded roads.
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United States
Java
Automobile Club
California
Missourians Announce Picnic in Los Angeles
The Missourians set Sunday August 26 for a public picnic to showcase their style at Sycamore Grove Park in Los Angeles, inviting locals and visitors to join the event and celebrate community.
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Sycamore Grove Park
Los Angeles
Kern County Supervisors Fund Mojave Library Project
The Tehachapi News reports Kern County Supervisors voted to earmark 6000 for a Mojave library building and 1500 for its equipment. Barstow’s need mirrors Tehachapi area. the piece urges reader support for the project.
Corner stone laying for Pythian post at Camp Cajon
The corner stone dedication of the new Pythian out post is set for August 19 at 2 p.m. at Camp Cajon. It will be the largest structure at Cajon with an estimated cost around $4,000 and is expected to draw knights and their ladies from across Southern California.
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Camp Cajon
Cajon
California
California Fires Cause Major Losses in First Half Year
The Automobile Club of Southern California reports over 350000 dollars in losses from forest brush and grain fires in the first half of the year. About 200000 dollars comes from grain fires, with large outbreaks in unprotected districts. 133637 acres burned in patrol districts, mainly grass and grain. Careless smokers caused 263 of 626 blazes. A dramatic lightning storm sparked 30 fires in Badger Springs Crowder Flats and Devils Garden. The club urges motorists to drive with extreme care in the dry season.
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California
Ithe Automobile Club
Badger Springs
Crowder Flats
Devils Garden
The
Automobile Club of Southern
Mrs Fonester Dies In Route Death In Barstow
Mrs. W. M. Fonester, 40, a saleswoman, died after taking mercuric chloride while traveling from Needles to Barstow. The body was prepared at Barstow Undertaking Parlors and laid to rest in the local cemetery.
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W. M. Fonester
Needles
Barstow
News of Friends in Barstow and Nearby Happenings
Mr and Mrs CG Crooks recently returned from a week in Santa Cruz and San Francisco. Mrs Charley Brass came home from Los Angeles where she attended summer school. Mrs George Deskins visited San Bernardino with her nephew Jack Leeny. Mary Elizabeth Francis and Kathryn Topping drove to San Bernardino. Mr and Mrs W B Kinslow of Hinkley moved to Altadena for the summer.
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Crooks
Santa Cruz
San Francisco
Charley Brass
Los Angeles
George Deskins
San Bernardino
Jack Leeny
Mary and
Elizabeth Francis
Kathryn Topping
W. B. Kinslow
Hinkley
Altadena
Renfrew Family Visits Chapin Home in Long Beach
Mrs. Jack Renfrew and her children from Long Beach are visiting at the R. H. Chapin home. Mrs. Renfrew is noted as a daughter of Mrs. Chapin.
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Jack Renfrew
Long Beach
R. H. Chapin
Mrs. Renfrew
Chapin
Couple Tours Big Bear Valley Retreat
Mr and Mrs H A LaMarsh with Mrs A Craig traveled to Big Bear Valley for a two day visit enjoying the cool mountain air. They stayed at Mrs Craig's cabin located amid tall pines and reported a pleasant stay.
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H. A. LaMarsh
A. Craig
Big Bear Valley
Fruit Jars Stock Piles Highlight Evenson Offer
KH Evenson announces a large stock of fruit jars available this week as local markets promote canning fruit. Evenson explains the jars will help households preserve produce and encourage home canning practices in the community.
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KH. D. Evenson
Garver and Orr Guests at Bear Valley Visit
Mr and Mrs C L Garver joined Mr and Mrs C P Orr for a weekend at Bear Valley hosted by Orrs parents Mr and Mrs S Hatch of Needles. The Hatchs spent their monthlong vacation there and returned to Barstow Sunday evening.
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C. L. Garver
Mrs. C. P. Orr
Bear Valley
Mr. Orr
Mrs. S. Hatch
Needles
Barstow
Clem Levering Visits San Bernardino With Bride
Clem Levering spent the weekend in San Bernardino visiting his bride.
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Clem Levering
San Bernardino
Sidewalk Improvement Planned For Barstow High School
The front sidewalk on Main street and the side on Second street will be rebuilt this week by Contractor De Wolf. Main street sidewalk will be eight feet wide and Second Street seven feet. The grounds will then be graded and planted to a lawn with trees requested. Barstow High School built in 1916 seeks student tree planting pride.
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Main Street
Second Street
de Wolf
Barstow High School
Hoover in Barstow on Santa Fe eastbound special
Herbert Hoover will visit Barstow this Friday night around 10 o clock aboard a Santa Fe eastbound special. The event centers on his appearance, drawing local interest and scheduling details for attendees.
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Herbert Hoover
Barstow
Boy Scout Leader Clinton McKinnon Heads to Catalina
Clinton McKinnon, who has directed a group of Boy Scouts at Barton Flats since Red lands University closed, left today on a one week vacation and will travel to Catalina from his campus.
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Clinton McKinnon
Barton Flats
Redlands University
Catalina
Mr and Mrs Ira Ramsey Return from Eastern Vacation
Mr and Mrs Ira Ramsey came back Tuesday from an eastern trip that included Atlantic City and a swim in the Atlantic Ocean. Ira called it one of his best vacation experiences and the couple enjoyed their seaside visit together.
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Ira Ramsey
Ira
Atlantic City
Atlantic Ocean
Local melon grower sees rising muskmelon demand
John D. Pearson, a local melon grower, reports steady growth in muskmelon consumption. The Harvey House has contracted 20 dozen per week, but current demand likely requires delivery of 30 dozen.
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John D. Pearson
Harvey House
Death of 10 month old Little Guadelupe Negrete
Little Guadelupe Negrete aged 10 months son of Mr and Mrs Padre Negrete died last Wednesday and was laid to rest Thursday from Barstow Undertaking Parlors in Mountain View Cemetery.
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Little Guadelupe Negrete
Padre Negrete
Barstow
Mountain View
Four Year Old Dies From Bootleg Whiskey Death
Jesus Perez aged four died last Sunday from alcohol poisoning per death certificate. The body was cared for by Barstow Undertaking Parlor and entered in Mountain View Cemetery.
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Jesus Perez
Margareto Perez
Barstow
Mountain View
Miss Virginia Wright Vacationing in Long Beach
Miss Virginia Wright is enjoying a vacation in Long Beach. The report notes her leisure trip and local sightseeing during her stay.
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Virginia Wright
Long Beach
Mrs Roy Moore Hosts Sister In Law Guests
Mrs Roy Moore has as house guest her sister in law and children of San Bernardino staying at her home for an unspecified visit with family hospitality noted in wartime era social notes.
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Roy Moore
San Bernardino
Newberry Farewell Party for Harp Family at Osborne Home
A farewell gathering at Mrs. Louise Osborne’s home honored Mr. and Mrs. G Harp who leave for Oklahoma. Prizes were won in a 500 game with Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Harp taking first byes, while Mr. Clinkenberd and Mrs. Hoerner captured booby prizes. Mr Harp lately led the division as foreman, with E D Marsh replacing him from Wheaton Springs. Ice cream and cake were served and Mrs Harp received a desert picture.
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Louise Osborne
G. Harp
Oklahoma
Barnes
Harp
Clinkenberd
Hoerner
Co. W. Barnes
Lester McCoy
Fillmore
Calif
Burdens Store
O. N. Northup
Modesto
Gene Cunningham Tonsil Adnoid Operation Reported
Gene Cunningham underwent tonsil and adenoid removal Wednesday in Los Angeles. Mrs George Cunningham and their young son are in Long Beach for the time being.
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Gene Cunningham
Los Angeles
George Cunningham
Little Son
Long Beach
Brooks Family Vacationing in Long Beach
Mr and Mrs Thomas Brooks and their family are enjoying a seaside getaway in Long Beach with plans to visit local attractions and relax by the coast.
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Mrs. Thomas Brooks
Long Beach
Arthur Doran Expands Camp Grounds with Two More Cottages
Arthur Doran plans two additional cottages at his camp grounds north of Barstow garage. The project extends the waterfront facilities and enhances lodging for visitors. This development signals continued growth in the local recreation site near Barstow.
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Arthur Doran
Barstow
Visit by Edward Connor From Oklahoma
Mrs. E. L. Pitcher hosted her nephew Edward Connor of Cleveland Oklahoma this week. He was en route home from Yakima Washington where he had been visiting relatives.
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E. L. Pitcher
Edward Connor
Cleveland
Oklahoma
Edward
Yakima
Washington
Conductor T H Wilson and Wife Visit Big Bear Valley
Conductor T H Wilson and his wife drove up to Big Bear Valley Sunday and returned home Wednesday indicating a short inland trip to the mountain resort. The couple enjoyed the scenery and reported pleasant weather during their excursion.
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T. H. Wilson
Big Bear Valley
Cash & Carry Ad Lets Prices Mirror Chains This Week
The advertisement claims Cash & Carry prices are about the same as rival chain stores this week. Readers are invited to compare listings across departments and verify the parity in everyday essentials and bulk items.
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Cash & Carry
Faulty Tale of Travel Partners Visit in Los Angeles
Forst and Reece Dillingham and Dr. S L Benson motored into Los Angeles this weekend to visit their respective wives who are temporarily staying in the city during warm weather. Dr Benson reports his wife will return home at week's end.
Barstow Home Bakery Seeks Public Bread Suggestions
Mortensen of Barstow Home Bakery asks for community input to create a bread that pleases all residents of the district. He invites suggestions from readers this week to guide the bakery’s efforts.
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Barstow
Miller couple returns from northern trip via Yosemite
Mr H L Miller and wife visited Yosemite Valley on a northern state vacation and returned to Long Beach Monday. In Mr Miller's absence over the weekend, Mr Clark Downs of San Bernardino and his bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Boyce, cared for the Hotel Melrose. the Downs had previously lived in Barstow.
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H. L. Miller
Long Beach
Minneola School House Enlargement Let to D E Thompson
The contract for enlarging the Minneola school house was let to D. E. Thompson. Work began on the building Monday.
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Minneola School House
D. E. Thompson
Local Notes from Yermo and Nearby Areas
Fred Shorey Jr. left Monday for Marshfield to take an aviation general course exam. Tom Williams visited the County Seat on Monday. Mrs. Beebe is building three three room cottages near completion. E Lilliard of the Yermo garage was in San Bernardino on business. Joe McCue returns to Hot Springs briefly for rheumatism. Mrs. Joe McCue enjoys a vacation in the Big Bear mountains.
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Fred Shorey Jr
Marshfield
Tom Williams
Beebe
E. Lilliard
Yermo
San Bernardino
Joe McCue
Big Bear Mountains
Barstow Hearing Weighs Pickwick Passenger Express Service
Witnesses Burns and Hobley testified at Barstow on Tuesday in favor of letting Pickwick stages handle passenger and express travel between Oro Grande and the California Nevada state line. Barstow Yermo Victorville are rail served. Barstow Chamber favored permits. Officials argued demand insufficient and rail lines could meet needs with viaduct improvements.
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Mr. Burns
Wheaton
Frank H. Hobley
Baker
Barstow
Pickwick
Oro Grande
Victorville
State Line
Arrowhead Highway
Yermo
Santa Fe
Union Pacific Railway
Main Street
Phylis Arends Married in Los Angeles
Miss Phylis Arends wed last month in Los Angeles to a young man described as a USC graduate who has taken up journalism. Mrs Arends says he is a graduate of USC and has taken up journalism. Phylis has many friends who wish her happiness.
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Phylis Arends
Faulk Brother Injured In Auto Accident At Crossing
Dick Faulk learned his brother J L Faulk of Los Angeles was seriously injured in a crash. He went Sunday and found him improving, while a companion was killed and the car destroyed. Report says no signals at the crossing and view blocked by trees. Mojave Record
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Dick Faulk
J. L. Faulk
Los Angeles
Faulk
P. BE
Mojave
Millett Back in Las Vegas Residence Returned to City Life
Frank Millett former Las Vegas resident now in Daggett service station business has sold his California plant and returned to Las Vegas with his wife. He has taken his old Seventh Street home between Carson and Bridger and will reside there going forward, per the Las Vegas Review.
Mrs Taylor of Paramount Furniture Co Recovers in LA
Mrs Taylor, tied to Paramount Furniture Co, has been seriously ill but is reported recovering well in Los Angeles, with friends noting improvement after treatment and rest in the city.
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Taylor
The
Paramount Furniture Co
Los Angeles
Famous Artists Dinner Guests Visit Crooks Home
Perc y Grainger world renowned composer and bride Viola Strom visited Clarence Crooks home this week. Grainger’s manager Fredrick Morse and wife accompanied them. Grainger conducted at the Hollywood Bowl for 22 000 during his wedding. He composed To a Nordic Princess for the bride. The couple plan a year long honeymoon.
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Percy Grainger
Clarence Crooks
Grainger
Fredrick Morse
Mr. Grainger
Hollywood Bowl
Viola Strom
Australia
Melbourne
Marie Crooks
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J. W. Whitcar
Ithica, Ill
Whitcars
Louis Gliebe
Margaret
Berkeley
Zenda Gol Mining Co
Hhistrict
Riley Electric Shop
Kelvinator
Russell
Famous Artists
Crooks Home
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