Frank Tiernan Dies at Long Beach Home
The death of Frank Tiernan, father of Lloyd Tiernan, is reported from Long Beach where he passed away at 5:30 p.m. Heart trouble caused his death. He lived in Barstow years ago with the Barstow Printer and loved the desert. Mineral services will be held at his residence 225 BE Whighth Street, Long Beach on Friday at 2:30 p.m. The Printer office will close until Tuesday.
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Frank Tiernan
Lloyd Tiernan
Long Beach
Dad Tiernan
Barstow
Whighth Street
Some Day Barstow May Become County Seat
The 18 southern counties roughly equal the 45 northern in area yet hold California's largest county, San Bernardino, with Barstow near its center. Northern areas were settled early by gold and population grew there first, leaving southern counties less proportionally divided into counties.
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Barstow
United States
San Bernardino County
Mountain and Plain
California
Fishing trip departs for Bishop country event
Ke L. Mudgett editor and companions Forst Dillingham and C F Arends leave Saturday for Bishop country to fish. They plan to reduce the funny tribe population. Each year Al Mudgett and friends visit the fishing grounds and send Barstow Printer proof of their catch.
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KE. L. Mudgett
Ed. Pitcher
Forst Dillingham
C. F. Arends
Bishop Country
al Mudgett
Barstow
Auto crash injures Mrs. Roth in Los Angeles
Mrs. George Roth formerly of Barstow sustained serious injuries in a recent Los Angeles auto accident. Doctors reported displacement of several vertebrae in the neck.
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George Roth
Barstow
Los Angeles
Sister from Seattle Plans Weekend Arrival
Mrs Polly Willett of Seattle is coming this weekend to live here with her sister Mrs P W Willett. Polly and her young daughter Virginia are traveling by car from Washington after spending several weeks this spring in town.
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P. W. Willett
Mrs Polly
Seattle
Washington
Polly
Virginia
Make Brick Here For Local Building Demand
Advocate urges using local clays and materials to construct fire proof dwellings and business houses. Warns against sending money away for materials, promoting regional industry and self sufficiency.
Complaint Filed Over Dog Killing Case Before Judge Henderson
Harry Addison lodges a complaint against C. A. Scott for killing Addison's dog. The case is set to be heard before Judge Henderson next week.
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Harry Addison
C. A. Scott
Harry
Henderson
Henderson Nicklin Realty Ad Promotes Houses and Land
Henderson and Nicklin advertise buying selling and renting houses lots and land parcels. They emphasize knowledge of values and invite inquiries for acre plots or larger tracts suitable for building. The notice cites their services dated 8 19.
Barstow Real Estate Dealers Offer Cash for Town Lots
Henderson and Nicklin of Barstow announce readiness to buy town lots and farmhands at real values, inviting sellers to prepare for quick cash transactions.
If Nicklin and Henderson Cannot Sell Your Property
Property owners are invited to list houses lots or farms with Nicklin and Henderson if they cannot sell them themselves. The notice emphasizes giving up the listing to the firm and suggests to act by August 19.
Victorville to Stage Fourth Annual '49 Camp Event
The American Legion Post No 256 in Victorville will present the fourth annual production The Olden Days The Golden Days The Days of Forty nine on September 4 at Fred Mac Dougall’s home. George Seals of Seals Garage chairs the event, inviting attendees to wear period costumes. Prizes will reward fitting costumes. Past entertainments drew large crowds and the program begins in the evening, with dancing ending at midnight.
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American Legion
Fred MacDougall
Victorville
George Seals
Seals Garage
Funeral of Daggett auto crash victim in Las Vegas
The funeral for Mrs. Daniel Jondahl who died instantly in a Daggett automobile accident on August first was held in Las Vegas on August eighth. She is survived by her husband Gilbert Campbell and daughter Leonore Campbell. The daughter, the driver in the crash, has recovered from her injuries.
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Las Vegas
Daniel Jondahl
Daggett
Gilbert Campbell
Leonore Campbell
Pacific Mines to Resume Operations in Ten Days
The Pacific Mines at Ludlow will shut down for ten days and then the mill will resume full operation. The new organization is well funded and expected to renew the mining property’s production, which previously yielded millions for Chase and Depew and other millionaires, enriching the operators.
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Ludlow
Chase, Depew
Miner Hunter John Roth Seeks Gold In California Mines
John Roth leaves Newbery Springs ranch for a mining vacation. He just returned from Owen River Valley reporting several quiet productive mines. A lead and silver mine near Big Pine once owned by Pete LeSage is highlighted as a strong producer with no gaps in output.
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John Roth
Newberry Springs
Owen River Valley
Big Pine
Pete LeSage
Social Roundup From Barstow and Vicinity
Miss Ann Steinberg visited last weekend in Victorville and San Bernardino. Mrs. Ira Hatch of Needles spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Orr in Barstow. Dr Wenderson of Needles is reported out of the hospital after a month and is recuperating at the beaches with Mrs. Henderson before returning home.
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Ann Steinberg
Victorville
San Bernardino
Ira Hatch of
Needles
Mrs. C. P. Orr
Barstow
Dr. Wenderson
District Attorney George H. Johnson Seeks Re election
Barstow Printer states no reason why George H. Johnson should not be re elected as district attorney.
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George H. Johnson
Barstow
Mrs Wheeler Travels to Visit Kin Across Cities
Mrs. John Wheeler returns from San Francisco after a month away and soon leaves with Mr. Wheeler and Bob for Los Angeles to visit their son and wife.
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John Wheeler
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Mr. Wheeler
Bob
Mrs Henderson and daughter return after weeks away
Mrs George Henderson and daughter Maxine returned Thursday after several weeks absence. They had been visiting relatives and friends in Portland Oregon.
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George Henderson
Maxine
Portland
Oregon
Mrs. Tait Visits Relatives En Route in Idaho
Mrs. Robert Tait of Pocatello Idaho spent several days traveling from Needles and visiting her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs R Z L Teague during the stopover in town.
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Robert Tait
Grace Allen
Pocatello, Idaho
Needles
R. ZL. Teague
True couple among attendees in Los Angeles this week
Mr and Mrs A A True were part of the gathering in Los Angeles this week, joining other attendees at the event.
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Mrs
A. A. True
Los Angeles
Mrs Weld and children visiting Redlands relatives
Mrs. A. J. Weld and her children are visiting the Welds’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cooper, in Redlands. Mrs. O. Christianson is spending a few days with friends in Pasadena and Santa Monica.
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A. J. Weld
Mrs Haan and Beatrice Visit Relatives in Santa Ana
Mrs. Ralph Haan and Beatrice are at Santa Ana to spend the week with relatives. Ralph Haan, accompanied By Forst Dillingham, returns home Sunday night. Forst had been visiting his family at Santa Monica.
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Ralph Haan
Beatrice
Santa Ana
Forst Dillingham
Forst
Santa Monica
High Cards in Mojave River Valley Agriculture
In the Mojave River Valley alfalfa leads as the high card in agriculture while corn is poised to become dominant. Puncture vine, Russian thistle, and devil grass threaten crops unless controlled or eradicated.
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Mojave River Valley
Reece Dillingham Family Return From Auto Trip
Mr and Mrs Reece Dillingham and their son have returned from an automobile trip through Bishop country into the northern part of the state.
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Reece Dillingham
Bishop Country
Paul Sullivan Returns From Long Beach With Improved Wife
Paul Sullivan reports returning from Long Beach where his wife showed marked improvement. The brief note highlights the positive outcome and Sullivan’s relief at her health.
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Paul Sullivan
Long Beach
Barstow Butter Factory call to local dairy growth
A regional appeal argues the Mojave River Valley can boost butter fat production to feed residents and supply Los Angeles. The author emphasizes abundant local resources and a proactive approach to develop a thriving dairy industry.
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Mojave River Valley
Los Angeles
Hills
Remarkable corn stalk length at real estate office
J. H. Pomeroy of Harper Lake left a stalk of corn eleven feet long at the real estate office of Henderson and Nicklin. The stalk bore ears and would likely have reached 13 or 14 feet if allowed to mature.
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J. H. Pomeroy
Harper Lake
Henderson & Nicklin
Mrs Ed Pitcher Returns to Los Angeles After Barstow Stay
Mrs. Ed Pitcher arrived back in Los Angeles this week following a brief visit to Barstow. The trip concluded with her return home, marking the end of a short southern excursion.
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Ed. Pitcher
Los Angeles
Barstow
Albert Thomas Vacationing with Raymond Tumblin in Barstow
Albert Thomas of Los Angeles is spending his vacation with Raymond Tumblin in Barstow. They are seen at local sights and plan to return next week.
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Albert Thomas
Los Angeles
Raymond Tumblin
Barstow
Chas Brass Spends Week With Family at Del Mar
Chas Brass is visiting Del Mar for the week with his family after leaving Barstow last Saturday.
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Chas. Brass
del Mar
Barstow
Increase the Payroll in Barstow Industries Push Local Growth
Barstow business men are urged to expand locally by adding hundreds to the payroll and starting small factories such as a cement plant. The piece questions local support for own bakeries printers and banks versus out of town institutions and urges loyalty to sustain the town’s economy.
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Barstow
Los Angeles
Platt Family Trip Ends After LA Visit
N. F. Platt returned Tuesday from a three day visit spent in Los Angeles with his family. Mrs. Platt and children along with Mrs. White, mother of Mrs. Platt, are enjoying a month in the city.
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N. F. Platt
Los Angeles
Monrovia visit ties families of Lazenby and Arnold
Mr and Mrs Bowers from Monrovia spent Sunday with the Lazenby family. Mrs Bowers is sister of Mrs Lazenby and formerly lived in Barstow, widely remembered as Mrs Chas Arnold.
Wisconsin Reunion Picnic in Los Angeles at Sycamore Grove Park
All residents of Wisconsin are invited to a full day picnic reunion on Saturday August 28 at Sycamore Grove Park in Los Angeles. The event gathers former Wisconsin residents for fellowship and community.
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Wisconsin
Sycamore Grove Park
Los Angeles
Long Beach Visitors Visit Barstow With Tiernan Family
Mr and Mrs Tiernan with Mrs Steve Videl visited the Tiernan home in Barstow, where the editor’s parents noted plans for the end of the month. Dad intends to travel to Barstow to check if the town has really moved as rumor says the railroad once planned.
Highway Oiling Test Planned Next Monday
Preparations are under way east of Victorville to oil the highway next Monday using a new process trialed in Oregon. Local officials and residents will watch the test closely as it marks a first for southern California and may affect daily travel on the route.
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Victorville
Oregon
California
Bud Powell Breaks Arm on Oregon Ranch Vacation
Mrs. Breese reported that Bud Powell son of Mr and Mrs L C Powell fractured his right arm after a fall. The family is spending a month on their Roseburg Oregon ranch. Grandfather Jim McCue returned from Boston and then joined them at Roseburg.
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Breese
Bud Powell
L. C. Powell
Powells
Roseburg
Oregon
Jim McCue
Bud
Boston
Victorville Editor Loses New Nash Sedan
Cliff Moon owner of the Victorville News reports his Nash sedan was stolen Tuesday night. Officer JKE Farley pursued suspects to Barstow but his car broke down en route and the vehicle had not been recovered by Wednesday morning.
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Victorville
Cliff Moon
J. KE. Farley
Barstow
Holmes Supply Co Warehouse Destroyed by Fire
John McCue spotted smoke issuing from the west end of the Holmes Supply Co. warehouse Tue day at about 1 30 p.m. Fire alarm was sounded but the frame structure was quickly consumed by flames.
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Holmes Supply CO
John McCue
Hallecks Together With Mitchells In National City Visit
Mr and Mrs C J Halleck of National City are visiting with Chas Mitchell and family Mrs Halleck is better known as Martha Mitchell.
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C. J. Halleck
National City
Chas Mitchell
Mrs. Halleck
Martha Mitchell
Good Corn Crop Attracts Barstow Area Farmers
Mojave River Valley farmers note corn as a key feed crop alternating with alfalfa, supplying cattle hogs and poultry. S. S. Hill west of Barstow and S. J. Clark of Yermo show fine corn samples in Barstow while many farmers plant smaller acreage. As a staple feed crop corn is here to stay thanks to the pioneers.
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Mojave River Valley
S. S. Hill
Barstow
S. J. Clark
Yermo
Barstow Visit Signals Calico Mining Sale Aligned
J. RR. Lane toured Barstow and announced a pending sale that could inject new blood into Calico mining enterprises, signaling potential changes in local operations and investment.
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J. RR. Lane
Barstow
Calico Mining Enterprises
Peaches Stolen From Henderson Nicklin Window Display
Mrs A Speth sent processed peaches to the Nicklin and Henderson office. the display window at Henderson and Nicklin was robbed by a thief who took the fruit.
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A. Speth
Nicklin & Henderson
Henderson & Nicklin
Burglary of a Yick Restaurant Ends in San Bernardino Release
W Hickman and Jack Albin weighing 225 pounds visited the Yick Restaurant on Sunday morning and ordered two chickens. After attempting to pay with a questionable check, they fled toward the depot. Officer Harris stopped them and escorted them to jail. Judge Henderson sentenced both to 60 days in San Bernardino to curb their alleged appetite and indigestion from the ordeal.
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W. Hickman
Jack Albin
Yick
Lee
Harris
Calmont Gold and Lead Mines Incorporated Prospectus
George B. Parks serves as president and Frank Tilton as vice president of the newly organized Calmont Gold and Lead Mines Incorporated. The prospectus touts attractive properties and potential high profits for stockholders. J. Wesley Harris is general manager. the firm advertises as a close corporation offering stock for sale.
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George B. Parks
Frank Tilton
Calmont Gold and Lead Mines, Incorporated
J. Wesley Harris
Barstow High School Coach Weds Former Teacher
Wallace H. Miller married Joan Epstein in Santa Monica on August 10. The couple, honeymooning to the north and Lake Tahoe, plan to reside at the Hotel Melrose in Barstow after returning in early September. Epstein taught English and history at Barstow Union High School.
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Wallace H. Miller
Joan Epstein
Garrett
Santa Monica
IL. S. Miller
Miss Epstein
L. A. Epstein
Los Angeles
Barstow Union High School
Lake Tahoe
H. J. Miller
Injured Man Plans Month-Long Return Home
Fred Trunt, badly hurt in Barstow on New Year’s night, writes he will leave Los Angeles hospital to spend a month at home. Mr and Mrs Hunt bought a house in Redwood City last year.
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Fred Trunt
Barstow
Los Angeles
Mrs. Hunt
Redwood City
Wool and mutton prices rise as lambs grow scarce
Wool and mutton now command top prices as beef costs ease. A Mojave River Valley experiment by Mr. Manson of the Water man ranch suggests sheep and wool will LY in the region, while Mary’s lambs remain scarce.
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Mary
Manson
Waterman Ranch
Mojave River Valley
Thrifty Cotton Grower in Yermo Cites Large Water Flow
Tom Williams reports a thriving cotton field at Yermo and claims one of the valley’s largest water flows. He says the well, pumped from the Mojave River Valley, yields nearly as much water as the Narrows at Victorville.
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Tom Williams
Yermo
Mojave River
Victorville
Mojave Valley Fair Sought For River Valley Farmers
The Mojave River Valley plans an annual agricultural fair to showcase farm and garden products. The event could rotate between Barstow and Victorville to boost publicity and mutual improvement for farmers gardeners stock raisers and miners. Public input is requested through the Printer.
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Mojave River Valley
Barstow
Victorville
River Valley
Barstow Growth Call Through Farm Ties and Local Buy
Lubin J. Henderson urged Kiwanis club to boost Barstow’s payroll by strengthening ties with local farmers and the farm bureau. He said immediate factory growth may be distant, but immediate gains come from purchasing local produce, attracting new settlers, and leveraging good land and water with capital and labor.
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Kiwanisub
Lubin J. Henderson
Barstow
Farm Bureau
Auto mishap spree hits multiple states and towns
The J. P. reports more than half a dozen auto mishaps in recent days. Henderson’s car collided with a Salt Lake vehicle. Constable Harris’s car was damaged by a Los Angeles car. Ed’s car was struck by a Te A speed fiend, injuring his foot and eyebrow. Judge seeks driving guidance as he spars with protection. Hendricks from Chicago and Kushweryk of Spokane collide, causing vehicle damage but no injuries.
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J. P
A. E. Henderson
Salt Lake
Constable Harris
Los Angeles
Guy R. Hendricks
Chicago
John Kushweryk
Spokane
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Pacific Mines
Friends
Barstow and Vicinity
Barstow High School
Mojave Valley
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