Barstow Hosts State PTA Conference With Visitors
Barstow welcomes about a hundred PTA visitors for the State Conference meeting in Barstow Saturday. State President Mrs. W A Price of San Diego will speak on Building a better world. Barstow PTA president Mrs. Inez H Beimer, Fifth district president Mrs. J P Filance, and Arlington vice president Mrs. M Robertson outline a full program at the grammar school auditorium starting 9:45 a.m. The event includes music, lectures on life membership, funds, teen age understanding, a noon luncheon, and a question box. Open to the public all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conference of Parent Teachers Association
Barstow
W. A. Price
San Diego
Inez. H. Beimer
Beimer
M. Roberston
Arlington
Filance
California Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc
P. J. Filance
Pile
P.T.A Momey
L. Barnes
Long Beach
Ike Lorbeer
C. W. Tenny
Redlands
High School Pupils Train in Welfare Work and Support
Four Thanksgiving boxes of food and clothing were packed by Bar stow area high school classes for local families. Elmer Clark won a 20 pound turkey from El Desierto staff. A Junior Class dance boosted funds for the Junior-Senior banquet, with Marianne Ramsey praised for planning. Mr and Mrs Gordon Park and the Faculty joined a Domestic Science luncheon during open period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Elmer Clark
el Desierto
Marianne Ramsey
Manper
Black Cats
Gordon Park
Saaseege
PTA Meeting Highlights Milk Program For Children
The regular PTA meeting featured a program from Mrs Brevin's third grade class. A local dairy will supply milk to undernourished children, supporting school nutrition efforts.
Taxes Become Delinquent at Noon Saturday
The county warns that taxes not paid by noon Saturday will incur a 10 percent penalty on the first half due. The San Bernardino courthouse tax office on the second floor is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Saturday when doors close promptly at noon. County Tax Collector John W. Gatehelor facilitates the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
Noen
John W. Gatehelor
Death by monoxide poisoning in sealed hotel cabin
Clifford Nelson 24, a Fire Protection Engineering Co. salesman from San Francisco, died of carbon monoxide poisoning in a tightly closed cabin at the California Inn Camp after he turned on a gas heater and locked the door. Deputy coroner Edward Oyle signed the death certificate. the body was removed by White & Platt after an inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Nelson
Edward Oyle
Nelson
Fornia Inn
Perth
White & Platt Undertaking
Fire Protection Engineering Co
San Francisco
William Nelson
Taskee
Missouri
Miner Discovers Abandoned Car Near Daggett
An old mining prospector told O. D. Hill of the California patrol in Daggett about a car in a ravine. Hill and Constable Lucas found a Chrysler Sedan six miles up Old Mountain wash, 2600 feet west, likely abandoned in 1928 with New Mexico plate 48070. A buried driver's license and empty shell plus brass knuckles were found, suggesting possible theft use. The car’s air pathways and black top were visible from afar, prompting officials to leave it in place pending further investigation as plate matched another car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Hill
California Patrol Service
Daggett
Hill
Lucas
New Mexico
Chrysler
Tri City Flying Circus Postponed Then Rescheduled
The Tri City Flying Circus is slated for next Sunday if weather permits. The event was delayed last Sunday due to strong winds in the San Bernardino district. Barstow residents including Mr and Mrs Charley Williams plan to attend with observer Leland Miles, a celebrated local pilot who helped inaugurate landings at the Barstow field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City
San Bernardino
Charley Williams
Barstow
Leland Milea
Miles
Nevins Entertain With Thanksgiving Party
Mr and Mrs Fred L Nevin hosted a lively Thanksgiving gathering in Banning California on Saturday night inviting Miss Winifred Louthian and other friends. The evening featured games and a late luncheon followed by a twelve tube radio gift to Mrs Nevin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Nevin
Winifred Louthian
Banning
California
Nevins
Nevin
Winfred Southian
Genevieve Barnache
Dillingham
Bi Shaw
Scott Ir
Ed. Shaw
Scott i Ion
George
News Of Friends In Barstow And The Vicinity
Thanksgiving visits and guest gatherings are recounted across Barstow and nearby towns. Residents from Needles, San Bernardino, Inglewood, Daggett, Bakersfield, Richmond, El Monte, and Los Angeles shared meals, travels, and hospitality with Barstow families, including multiple trips through Cajon Pass and desert drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
New Girl Arrives at Home of Mr and Mrs Barton Rhoads
Miss Francs Addie Rhodes, weighing 12 pounds, was welcomed at 236 Williams Street Barstow at 8 p.m. Monday November 23. Mother and daughter are doing nicely, according to Dr Louise Ladd of Lenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton Rhoads
Francs Addie Rhodes
Williams Street
Barstow
Louise Ladd
Lenwood
Mann Act arrest and theft case at Yermo station
At the Yermo inspection station two men and one woman were detained. Max Pemberton Huston Miltem and Juanita Hendricks gave differing marital claims. Pemberton faced a Mann Act charge while the 1931 Buick coupe stolen in Indiana was noted. Officers Sample Gabhart and Morey supervised the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yermo
Max Pemberton
Huston Miltem
Juanita Hendricks
Pemberton
Indiana
Sample, Gabhart and Morey
Hinkley C of C Meeting Friday Evening at School
The Hinkley Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular meeting Friday at 8 PM in the Hinkley school auditorium. Civic improvements will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinkley
Community Welfare Aid Helps Barstow Families at Thanksgiving
The Community Welfare Association of Barstow reports aid to 103 people in 17 families through grammar and high school distributions. Food items include canned vegetables fruit potatoes rice and clothing. A benefit card party on December 17 supports the effort. normal updates appear in the Barstow Printer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Welfare Association of
Barstow
Vivian Barr
Grammar School
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Commander Smith Booster for VFW Welfare
A booster meeting of the VFW in Los Angeles drew veterans and Mrs Smith to hear talks on the bonus question. Decoe, VFW commander in chief, spoke on immediate cash payment of adjusted service certificates. The Barstow Printer advertises a ballot asking approval or opposition. ballots available at the printer's office for return to National Headquarters in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Smith
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Barstow
Order of the
V.bf.w
National Headquarters
Kansas City
Former Barstow Boy Becomes Registered Pharmacist
Walter T. Richie, longtime Burnham drugstore clerk, passed the State Board of Pharmacists exam and earned his license. A Barstow native, son of Mrs. Cora Riche of San Bernardino, and brother of Mrs. Jack Cover, he previously lived here with the Richie family. Local friends join Date Palm in congratulating him on his achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter T. Richie
Burnham Drug Stores
State Board of Pharmacists
Walter
Date Palm
India
Calif
Cora Riche
San Bernardino
Jack Cover
Barstow
Richie
Atwell Kills Itinerant in Ludlow Road Incident
Atwell of Ludlow struck and killed an unknown itinerant while driving to Los Angeles. The man stepped into the center of the road. Atwell swerved but the pedestrian jumped in front of the car. The body lay two miles east of Mojave water camp and was sent to Ludlow. A Globe Arizona letter was the only clue to identity. The man, about 45, wore new overalls leather coat and fur cap. Thanksgiving guests at the Beimers’ included Mrs. Margaret Beimer and Mabel Desking with Dorothy Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwell
Ludlow
Los Angeles
Mojave Water Camp
Globe
Arizona
M. A. Beimer
Margaret Beimer
San Bernardino
Mr. Beimer
Mabel Desking
Moorepark
Dorothy Wright
Santa Barbara
Engineer Wrecks His Auto In Yerma Route
Engineer Jim Soules escaped unharmed when his Ford coupe overturned enroute to Yerma this week. The top was torn off in the crash and he was not injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Soules
Yerma
Knaggs and Cassilas Wreck Cars in Thanksgiving Crash
Reginald Knaggs of Redlands visiting Barstow during Thanksgiving had his Ford collide with a Pontiac roadster driven by José Cassillas from San Bernardino. Knaggs and two companions escaped injury. both cars were towed to Barstow Garage. Insurance adjuster examined Knaggs Ford. Cassillas' uninsured vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Knaggs
Redlands
Barstow
San Bernardino
Reginald
Owl
José Casillas
Young Knagg
Kingman Hoover Dam Highway Opening Celebration
Supervisor A L Doran and Walter Stump travel to Kingman Arizona for the opening ceremony of the Kingman Hoover Dam highway. Delegations from Nevada Utah California and Arizona will take part in a barbecue and program. Barstow Printer notes invitation from Secretary L Y Root.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Doran
Walter Stump
Barstow
Kingman
Arizona
Kingman-Hoover Dam
Nevada
Utah
California
L. Y. Root
Thanksgiving Host Harry Kelly Welcomes Twenty Guests
Mr and Mrs Harry Kelly hosted twenty guests on Thanksgiving day with some staying over the weekend. Attending were Mr and Mrs Oswald with two sons and two friends from Los Angeles and multiple Beaumont families including Mrs Kathrine Roberts and Mrs Sampson. The Oswald and Roberts families are sisters of Mrs Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kelly
Mr. Oswald
Los Angeles
H. L. Roberts
Ray Sampson
Kathrine Roberts
HL. Roberts
Beaumont
Oswald
H. L. Roberta
Sampson
Eelly
Blue & White Visitors Visit Local Merchants
I H Royton special representative for Smart & Final Co Ltd accompanied George Gallavan during their weekly Wednesday visit to the Blue and White merchants district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue & White
I. H. Royton
Smart & Final Co. Ltd
George Gallavan
Mrs May Morris Tabren Hospitalized in San Bernardino
Mrs May Morris Tabren was taken to a San Bernardino hospital Monday by Mrs Street. Mrs Morris has been employed by Mr and Mrs Street, who supplied care during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Morris Tabren
May Morris
San Bernardino
Street
Morris
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State PT. A
The
Parent- Teachers Association
E. B. Hebert
George Morden
Needles
E. W. Buckman
Mrs. L. C. Powell
J. H. Grover
Walter Caley
Mrs. Brooks Tabor
Miss Louie Anthony
Bakersfield
Frank J. Wieler
Barstow High
Uc.l.a
Lulu
Beverly Hills High
I. Oo
Illard Eaty
Ands
McClary
Chris
Clara Bell
Richmond
Bell
Arthur Bell
el Monte
Family
Hamill
W. W. Clark
Clark
Elmer
Alice Salsman
Imel
Northup
Clyde Orr
D. S. Willams
Madaline
Harl
Alhambra
Steve Vihel
Cajon Pass
Vihel
Odessa
Calico Canyons
Williams
Mrs. Vihel
Gene Roberts
King
Mrs. Roberts
Mrs. King
Varden Benson
Leroy Imel
E. L. White
Bernice
Robert White
Redondo Beach
Watha Justice
Baratow
Alfred Henderson
Mann
Hinkley C
Grandma White
Commander Smith
V. F. W. Welfare
Hal
Ludlow Autu
Knaggs and Cassilas
Kingman Highway
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