18 Aug 1927
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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1927
Page
1
Barstow post office report noted steady growth, and this week the Baustow Branch of San Bernardino Valley Bank posted deposits of 217,356.22, up 48,842.66 from last year. Manager Weld praised the new high amid typical summer slowdowns, citing community confidence in the bank and local directors.
Mr and Mrs Ross recently arrived from Clovis New Mexico have moved into the Andrews house on Third street Mr Ross works as a boiler maker and will reside in the town.
Mrs Forst Dillingham will depart Friday for a several weeks stay in Los Angeles to visit relatives.
J. C. Thomson departed this week to Oklahoma where he will join his wife and infant child, who have been visiting there for several weeks.
Mrs. Van Aman welcomed her mother and brothers from Los Angeles as guests during the week, sharing time and family moments in the household.
Art Staton toured Johannesburg with his son who works as an agent at the Santa Fe station. The visit highlighted cross border ties and local transport links, with brief remarks on the station's operations.
Mrs. Frank Marvin reports a bantam hen stole her nest and hatched one chick. Mr. Marvin penned the hen and chick, then found two baby chicks hatched by the same hen two days later, indicating an unexpected clutch.
A ladies indoor baseball team was organized and given a trial on Wednesday evening. They played the high school girls team and, considering many had little or no prior experience, lost by three scores. The rooting from the sidelines by younger opponents provoked mirth, but with practice more exciting games are anticipated.
County supervisors suspend Cima Union Pacific north of Barstow and Fawnskin Bear Valley districts due to attendance averaging below five pupils. Reopening possible if eight pupils enroll by September. Baxter school abandoned. territory returned to Ludlow Yermo districts.
G D Hutchison a former Santa Fe and Union Pacific agent at Barstow died Wednesday morning after gallstone surgery at California Hospital LA. He later worked in LA real estate and was uncle to Mrs Chas Garver of Barstow who was there at his death. Funeral Monday at 2 from W A Brown parlors with Masonic order taking charge.
T G Nicklin returns to Barstow after weeks away and invites all Wisconsin expatriates to a great picnic reunion on Saturday August 27 in Sycamore Grove Los Angeles. Mrs Agnes Wright and Miss Virginia return from a trip to the east visiting Niagara Falls Topeka and Dodge City. Mrs Jack Potter Mr and Mrs Pendleton and Glen spent Sunday in Pomona.
Mr and Mrs John Chambers hosted Mr and Mrs Foster and their daughter along with Mr Chambers mother from Anaheim as weeklong visitors, sharing meals and social time at the Chambers residence.
Hans Van Lanken of Newberry left the first of the week for a several weeks vacation at Long Beach. He accompanied Mrs. Beaverstock and her son to Barstow from their Newberry home where he boarded the train.
Mr and Mrs Fred Bauer and their children spent a weekend at the beach for a real outing to celebrate Freds birthday.
A postcard from Harvey Mosier dated August 11 in Vancouver B C reports a trip during the Mosier family's annual vacation. It notes Ki wan is luncheon today and identifies Mosier as local superintendent for the Southern Sierras Power Co. with Mrs Mosier accompanying him.
Mr and Mrs H A LaMarsh returned Friday from a three day auto trip with most time spent at Long Beach.
Cooling and refreshing new beverage combines grapefruit lemon and orange at the Lemon Box. The promotional crusade highlights bright citrus flavors and a vibrant menu entry for summer drink lovers.
Mr and Mrs Baylor Cox returned Friday from an outing at Catalina and Los Angeles. They visited relatives in Iowa and Illinois during July.
KE. L. White of the White & Platt drug store is enjoying a respite in Big Bear Valley, taking a break from his business duties and soaking in the mountain air.
Local notice highlights the Lemon Box offering ice cold orange juice pressed on site. Descriptions emphasize purity and freshness. No further events or dates provided.
Mrs A Craig came back Sunday from a business trip to Wasco. Her daughter Ethel McCuistion drove from Wasco to Barstow last week and her mother accompanied her on the return.
Mr and Mrs Wallace Miller are spending several weeks at Mission Beach for a vacation. They plan to return before the start of the new school term as Mr Miller is an athletic and commercial teacher at the high school.
First for Thirst offers a fresh fruit lemonade highlight at the Lemon Box where customers can watch the drink prepared. The feature showcases vibrant citrus and a quick demonstration of squeezing and mixing for a refreshing beverage.
Telegraph operator Gleason is on leave and traveled to his Glendale home where his wife Mrs Gleason and their son reside.
Car inspector Louis Gliebe left for Canton Ohio after his mother's death as his son John accompanied him. B F Gouldin party visits Santa Barbara relatives, Hagerty family in Chicago. Bud Hillis and Carl Arends say their speed wagon stayed within California 40 mph limit. Bernice White transfers to Redlands University. Clinton McKinnon returns. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Bob McCall. Frank McCormick learns of an auto crash in Santa Ana canyon. Birch family on vacation from San Diego, tire blew, car overturned, Birch hands crushed and fingers removed. Mrs Birch and Jimmy uninjured. Birch hospitalized in Los Angeles.
Mr and Mrs L J Henderson are in Los Angeles for the week Harris and family left Tuesday for a vacation and were reported to have started for San Diego.
W. P. Willett of the Crystal Cafe has rented the former Charley Waffle House on First street and will open a cafeteria. Mrs. Kinsey moved to a new home adjacent to the Melrose Annex and now operates Barstow Waffle House next door.
Kathryn Drumm plans to depart near September first to join Pasadena Junior College in Pasadena. The move marks a new academic chapter for her as she begins studies in the fall term.
Pauline Connor of Culver City and Francis Mattis of Anaheim stayed with Mr and Mrs EB Pitcher. Miss Mattis is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Mattis. Mr Mattis works as Santa Fe Right of Way Agent. The young ladies left Wednesday with the Pitchers for Los Angeles.
Fred Wart plans a foundation for an adjoining new house on the east side opposite the grammar school. Mrs. Cora Riche and her son Ralph visited Mrs. Jack Cooper, daughter of Mrs. Riche, on Tuesday evening.
Mrs. J. B. Willis came back this week after a month at the beaches. The item notes a leisure trip and absence from home.
Mrs. Fred Hart and her little daughter are in Riverside this week following a minor operation. W. T. Brookshire and family are vacationing at the beach.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Schmidt returned Tuesday from Pismo Beach with a brief family update and plans for upcoming events.
Mr and Mrs Wm H Bossard returned the first of the week from a pleasure trip to Big Bear Valley in their Erskine car.
BEF Corts, representing the Larsen Dye Works, plans a Thursday appearance in Barstow on August 25 to solicit for his company. The event aims to recruit local business and promote dye work services in the area.
Post Master True returns from Salt Lake City and plans to travel this Friday to attend the Kiwanis convention in Santa Barbara. He will join delegates and participate in sessions at the event.
Mrs Lillian Jones spent Monday and Tuesday in San Bernardino on business. Her Main Street shop received a new front addition expanding space and enhancing window display with an attractive street presence.
Walter Alf and Frank Deming of Daggett traveled to Los Angeles on Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Pitcher. Mrs Alf remains in Los Angeles.
Mrs Rhoda Hellerman of Daggett dedicates a newly constructed residence, highlighting local home-building progress. The feature notes the homeowner’s pride and community development in Daggett.
O. J. Finke reports the first half of August exceptionally busy at Bar stow Cleaning Works. He mentions using Stoddard's specification, a solvent favored by better class cleaning establishments. Mr. and Mrs. Finkel are building a solid business with careful, prompt service.
Mrs Even Evensen and her children came back Sunday after a two week stay in Big Bear valley. Mrs. R. R. Burke and her children spent the prior week there sharing a cabin with the Evensens. Mr. Evensen and Mr. Burke enjoyed a weekend trip with their families.
Mr and Mrs Otto Christianson and Mr Christianson s mother motored to San Bernardino Friday. The hard surface road and a new car are good combinations.
Steve Vihel celebrated a birthday this Thursday with friends joining for dinner. The gathering featured warm wishes and a small party atmosphere with close acquaintances in attendance.
Base fishing is excellent at Big Bear Lake and trout fishing is very good as visitors report. The lake has been restocked with crappie and bluegill, offering excellent sport for anglers. Preferred bait includes salmon eggs and worms, while popular flies are Red Ibis Royal Coachman and Professor.
American motorists are told that Germany charges more than 100 dollars for a driving license and requires a strict physical and mental examination. Information from the National Automobile Club notes the high cost and rigorous testing as part of the German licensing process.
Miss Kathryn Drumm was accidently hit by a bat while watching a ball game Monday evening. The batter swung and missed, the bat flew about fifteen feet and struck Miss Drumm as she leaned against a telephone pole. She was stunned and bear only soreness with black and blue marks, no serious injury.
E L Mudgett, manager of Barstow Creamery, has ordered machinery to begin butter production next month. The plan aims to boost Barstow Newberry and Victorville farming communities by expanding dairy cattle, alfalfa, and dairy products from milk and cream. The Hinkley district currently leads in alfalfa and the area west of Barstow has the most dairy cows.
Four U S Navy battleship planes equipped with radio gear arrived at Barstow field around 1 30 p m for a practice cross country flight from San Diego to Marshfield then Barstow and back via Griffith Park Los Angeles The flight covered 9000 ft over the San Bernardino mountains and 4500 ft elsewhere A hail storm followed shortly after departure rain also fell over Barstow with hail about half the size of a moth be.
Preliminary steps are under way by Santa Cruz San Francisco and San Mateo counties to build a 70 mile scenic ocean shore highway from San Francisco to Santa Cruz with an estimated cost of eight million dollars Col John Skeggs division engineer for the State Highway Commission drafted tentative plans and attended the meeting George H Bostrom Santa Cruz County Supervisor presided at the gathering.
A real Kentucky colonel will judge the Orange County fair horse show held on its grounds near Santa Ana. The event runs September 5 to 10 with John Ragan of Villa Park and Alfred Deffebach of Los Angeles coordinating management, drawing interest from Southern California horse lovers.
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