Fielden State News Highlights California Developments
Sacramento gears to join a national air mail system with a San Francisco to Sacramento lighted airway. Work starts immediately to make the capital a key mail aviation center. Also notes a large family contest at the state fair, calls for support of a child labor amendment, local deaths, school appointments, fair dates, bank expansion, and public health advisories amid ongoing regional events.
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Satherfield
Sacramento
New York
San Francisco
Sacramento Chamber of Commerce
George A Toomb
Los Angeles
Catherine E. Gloster
California
California postal supervisors meet in Sacramento
Seventy five postal supervisors of California held their annual convention in Sacramento where key problems in postal service were discussed. Californians consume 7 million gallons of ice cream annually, matching output of seven western states. A record entry list of nearly 800 high grade show horses marks the San Joaquin county fair opening August 20 in Stockton and running through August 27.
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Holtville
Yuma
Phoenix
California
Sacramento
Stockton
Former Barstow Residents Seek Past Merchants in Town
A reader at the Printer office, T. G. Nicklin, asks what happened to former Barstow firms including Thillingham Bros Marvin s Grocery Arends Grocery Barstow Department Store and the new store across from the high school The piece notes an opening for a grocery ice plant lumber yard drug store and more in Barstow The City Meat Market remains and several old timers still advertise WhitePlatt employ a colored boy who has been knocking but Platt warns if he harms the plate glass there will be an undertaker involved
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T. G. Nicklin
Barstow
White & Platt
Platt
Undertaker
Dee Morrison Takes Rest Day Visit to Los Angeles
Dee Morrison, chief pencil pusher in the car department, values a day of rest and last Sunday visited Los Angeles to unwind and observe city life.
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Dee Morrison
Los Angeles
National Automotive School Ad Promises Quick Training
A vintage classified notice offers 40 to 100 dollars weekly for trained auto men. It promotes a short low cost course with training to qualify, earning while you learn, and a free pictorial catalogue. Write to National Automotive School Dept 145 4004 S Figueroa Los Angeles California.
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National Automotive School Dept
S. Figueroa
Los Angeles
Calif
Officers Appointed for Primary Election August Twenty sixth
The Board of Supervisors of San Bernardino County appoints officers to conduct the August 26 primary election across Barstow Barstow No 1 Barstow No 2 Daggett Hinkley precincts with named polling places and officials including inspectors judges and clerks such as Ella Pitcher T O Carter Ada F Bell Edith A Raftery and others.
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Board of Supervisors
San Bernardino County
Barstow No. 1
Ella Pitcher
F. J. Wilson
Andrew P. Ring
O. J. Finke
Martha Tiernan
Barstow No
Antlers Club
T. O. Carter
Callie G. Carter
Clara PF. Gouldin
George Henderson
Paul C. Martin
L. P. Whitney
Daggett
Stine Hotel
Anna G. Falconer
Ada F. Bell
Jank A. McShane
Martha Jo Funk
Hinkley
Edith A. Raftery
I. L. Seymour
Harry A Briggs
Beulah Wright
Pete's Shoe Shop in Barstow Expands Mail Order Repair
A. P. Ring runs a busy mail order shoe repair service with W. L. Lee assisting. Local customers send in old shoes and receive repaired pairs the next day, with postage prepaid. The shop promises prompt, same‑day turnaround and return delivery to surrounding towns.
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A. P. Ring
W. L. Lee
A. P
Pete
Barstow
Personal Items Picked Up About Town
W R White left Monday for Los Angeles and Venice for a few days rest. Bob Deuebrass was off duty three days this week vacationing at Venice returning home this Thursday. The big steel spans for the new rail road bridge have arrived and are now in the west end of the yard. The middle tracks of engine 2862 left the tracks in the east end of the yard Wednesday but were soon put back in working order.
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W. R. White
Los Angeles
Venice
Bob Deuebrass
Mrs Lillian Ramsey Returns to Seligman Post Visit
Miss Lillian Ramsey reports back to work at the Seligman car clerks desk after visiting her Barstow parents Mr and Mrs J R Ramsey.
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Lillian Ramsey
Seligman
Barstow
J. R.ramsey
Brother of John L Reilly arrives to care for ill man
The brother of John L. Reilly arrived today from his eastern home to tend to John who has been ill for some time. John is hospitalized at the County Hospital.
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John L. Reilly
John
Mrs Erwin Family Moves to Santa Barbara
Mrs W F P Erwin and children relocate to Santa Barbara so the family can keep their son under the doctor’s care at his new location.
Road to California with hard surface progress hoped
The author notes the early questions from travelers about the road ahead and expresses hope that by next year there will be a continuous hard surface road reaching both southern and northern California. The tone is forward looking about infrastructure completion.
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California
Shoe Repairer Lee Takes Post at Pete's Shoe Shop
W E Lee, formerly in Barstow shoe repair, has settled in town and begun work at Pete's Shoe Shop under A P Ring. The Lee family lives in La Mesa near San Diego.
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W. E. Lee
Barstow
A. P. Ring
Pete
Lee
la Mesa
San Diego
Studebaker Vehicle To Carry Barstow Students Next Season
W. W. Warren bought a large Studebaker for transporting Barstow high school pupils to the Hinkley district next season. R. L. Stewart served as the Studebaker representative during the demonstration.
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W. W. Warren
Studebaker
Barstow
Hinkley
R. L. Stewart
Powell family summering at Venice and hospital plans
The Powell family are summering at Venice. Mr Powell took his family to the beach and the following day began searching for John Reilly to arrange sending him to the soldiers hospital. He is currently in the County hospital at San Bernardino.
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Powell
Venice
John Reilly
Soldiers Hospital
San Bernardino
Barstow Cafe Welcomes New Staff as Business Doubles
Wim MacGowey, new proprietor, reports business more than doubled since starting ads. A new waiter and waitress join the staff today. The new cook at the Barstow Cafe is delivering what the public wants.
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Wim.MacGowey
Barstow
Water tank gauges aid daytime water level monitoring
The large hill water tank now has gauges to help pump crews track water level by day. No night gauges exist yet, so much water is wasted as it overflows at night.
Covered Wagon at Auditorium September five in Barstow
PVTA brings the famous picture The Covered Wagon to the Auditorium on September five costing the Barstow venue 150 dollars. H L Miller returns to duty at the Melrose Hotel.
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PVTA
Barstow
H. L. Miller
Melrose Hotel
Trains Upgrade Tonnage From Local Yards
Conductor Coile left east today with engine 1693 hauling 8,000 tons, up from about 1,900. The load increases by roughly 15 cars, with a helper engine added at Hector to boost the bill. This also means an additional brakeman may be required.
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Hector
Nine men laid off at Santa Fe round house
Nine men were laid off at the Santa Fe round house Monday. Dr. O. R. Mapes the local dentist is leaving Saturday and will be out of town for the next week. The Melton family have moved to one of the Santa Fe houses on the south side of town. O. R. McGowan is out from Los Angeles for a two weeks visit at the McGowan home.
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Santa Fe Round House
O. R. Mapes
Melton
O. R. McGowan
Los Angeles
McGowan
Mrs Homer Martin Returns From Summer Visit
Mrs Homer Martin came home Wednesday after spending the summer in a cooler climate.
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Homer Martin
Mrs George Deskins and Mrs Sullivan Return From San Bernardino
Mrs George Deskins and Mrs Sullivan arrived back Thursday evening after spending the day in San Bernardino.
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George Deskins
Sullivan
San Bernardino
Jackie Coogan Stars in Saturday Auditorium Screenings
Jackie Coogan headlines Saturday night at the Audi torium with the film Daddy on the screen. The event highlights the youngster actor in a featured screening, drawing local cinema fans for an evening of classic entertainment.
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Jackie Coogan
Daddy
Danielson family visits Meeks home in Sunday gathering
The Danielson family, formerly of Jarstow and now residing in San Bernardino, were weekend visitors at the Meeks home on Sunday.
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Danielson
Jarstow
San Bernardino
Meeks
Hollywood visitors witness Pasadena marriage
Mrs. and Mrs. O R McGowan visited Hollywood last week to witness the marriage of Walter McGowan and Mrs. Rice of Pasadena. Walter McGowan is the father of OLR.
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O. R. McGowan
Hollywood
Walter McGowan
Rice
Pasadena
OLR
Harper Lake District considers $2000 water project bond
Voters in the Harper Lake School District will go to the polls Saturday to approve a $2000 bond issue aimed at improving the district school. Funds would cover drilling for water and purchasing a pumping plant to ensure a reliable supply.
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Harper Lake
Storkkeepers Office Stenographer Attends The Female Show
Miss Clara Bell a stenographer in the division storkkeepers office visited Los Angeles for the weekend and saw Betty Compton performance in The Female at the Metropolitan Sunday afternoon.
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Clara Bell
Division Storkkeepers
Los Angeles
Betty Compton
Metropolitan
Gates Hotel Ad Offers Stay in Los Angeles
A reader is urged to visit the Gates Hotel at 6th and Figuer oa in Los Angeles. The promotional note promises a likable stay and suggests mentioning the Printer advertisement when calling or visiting.
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Los Angeles
Gates Hotel
6Th and Figueroa
Mrs Roy Baughn visits Yermo area from Inglewood
Mrs Roy Baughn has spent the past week as a visitor in Yermo at the home of her sister Mrs J C Fisher. The Baughns have bought the John son place east of Yermo and plan to move soon from their Inglewood homes.
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Roy Baughn
Yermo
J. C. Fisher
Baughns
Johnson Place
Inglewood
State Highway Commission to act on Barstow paving plan
We believe the State Highway Commission was set to decide this month on a Barstow highway project that would convert the route into a paved street. With one week remaining, residents await official action and details.
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State Highway Commission
Barstow
Minneola News Notes Mentions Ill Cole and Local Events
Ill resident Cole was taken to a San Bernardino hospital on Monday. E Gauthey of Los Angeles visits Minneola and Newberry this week, a former Santa Fe section foreman here. H J Taylor hosts a surprise party for his wife’s birthday with friends, delicious refreshments, and many well wishes. Webber ranch reservoir is a busy summer swimming spot. Yermo baseball did not visit. Daggett and Silver Valley play next Sunday at Daggett. Silver Valley Club to meet at Alderson house after Fair view school opens September 1. Final schoolhouse dance scheduled for Saturday night August 23.
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WY. Cole
San Bernardino
E. Gauthey
Los Angeles
Minneola
Newberry
Gauthey
Santa
Fairview
Silver Valley Club
Alderson House
Old Burden Place
Big Bear
Tunt
van Doren
Burden
John Burden
John
Irving Hanan
U. B. Dam Ranch
A.A. Durance
Wild Women Ranch
Mart Webber
Newt Henderson
A. L. Peck
The
Soap Ranch
Jonas
Claud Smith
Claude
Failing
Failingville
Barstow
Jerry Partch
Cliff House
Jerry
Newberry News Gathers Town Talk and Local Happenings
Old Timer recaps return of Mr and Mrs Thornbuerg from Los Angeles and notes fair feed with scarce water. Ludlow beat Newberry 9 to 7 after a lively baseball game. umpiring drew complaints. Town notes cover transfers, tours, cattle reports, water scarcity, and community events including dances, visits, and local businesses.
Friday Night Dance at Barstow Auditorium
A dance will be held August 29 at Barstow Auditorium starting at 9 P.M. The event is presented by the McClary Sullivan Thursby orchestra. Admission is $1.00 with ladies free. For Sale Three furnished houses W F Erwin Barstow. Hemstitching and piping attachment fits any sewing machine 2.50 prepaid or C C D circulars free LaFlesh Hemstitching Co Dept 2 Sedalia Mo itp
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Barstow Auditorium
McClary—Sullivan—Thursby
C.C.D
LaFlesh Hemstitching Co
Dept. 2
Sedalia
Itp
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