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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1924
Page
1
Mojave desert teachers plan a two day institute in Barstow with grammar and high school sessions in the auditorium. A playlet Land of Health will be presented by Barstow grammar pupils, plus an exhibit of children’s work. Christmas vacation starts December 19 for two weeks with a Fathers Night PTA program.
Victoria Louise Kerner, daughter of the Harvey House manager, finishes a small role in an Al Herman comedy at Fox studio. This Thursday she will showcase her dancing prowess before the Newsboys' Club boxing event in their new Culver City Studio pavilion.
Next week the Printer will begin a serialized series on the Mojave Desert's early history, authored for the paper by a pioneer. The articles will recount frontier life, exploration, and regional development through a veteran observer.
Mr and Mrs Hockensmith living southwest of Victorville visited Barsow on December 4 for business and reported indications are good for oil in their vicinity.
L S Emerson of Palliser visited the Printer office on Wednesday and presented a fine ore sample from the 400 foot level of the Gold Ridge mine, in which he is interested.
Hill has launched a campaign against rabbits by distributing poisoned barley. Farmers report rabbits so plentiful this year that a broader crop-destroyer campaign is underway. Warned handlers that strychnine and cyanide of potassium are being used. The mixture is supplied by the Farm Bureau.
Riverside men claim a canyon near Chocolate Mountain hides the Peg Leg mine location. A bank deposit slip to Albert Smith and an old hut with a hermit sparked the search, but the mine itself remains unfounded and the hermit attacked the party from 200 yards.
A discussion on bull cruelty contrasts harmful confinement with humane care. It argues farmers starve bulls of air sun and space, leaving them in mud and filth, which breeds danger. In contrast bulls shown at fairs receive kindness and respond to good treatment.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union announces a global prohibition drive from its Chicago convention. The plan includes stricter laws and using ballots to elect dry officials, with a follow up global movement at the world convention in Edinburgh next summer.
Harper Lake reports B. Anderson returning to his homestead two miles west of the school. J. Marshal of Long Beach and his Wyoming-born brother spent the weekend with Dr. Bell. F. L. Moore returned from Los Angeles with a concrete mixer for York Ranch. A Mojave River Oil Company official is said to have been jailed for embezzlement. Mr and Mrs C V Pomeroy, residents for 17 months, left by auto for Los Angeles to settle there. Miss Clayton stays at the Speaker ranch during their Los Angeles absence.
Mrs Lillian Jones was a business visitor in San Bernardino Tuesday. Mr and Mrs A J Weld and children will enjoy the weekend in Redlands. Mrs James Burnside spent two days recently attending the Ladies Auxiliary of the O R C.
Charley Williams and his wife traveled to Paradise Springs on Sunday. En route, Williams killed a lynx in a remote roadside area, prompting local authorities to begin an inquiry into the incident and determine any legal implications.
Disney and family of San Bernardino celebrated Thanksgiving in Barstow. They previously lived in this area and are visiting returning relatives for the holiday.
Mr and Mrs E W Buckman who have lived in Bakersfield for a year are now residing in Barstow Leon Morton brother of Mrs J C Wheeler is visiting the Wheeler home The visitor is from Bakersfield Mrs Geo E Ladd had a stucco house built on her homestead east of Newberry Mr Pence built the house.
Mr and Mrs Ira Hatch of Needles spent Thanksgiving with their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Clyde Orr, sharing holiday time with family in a quiet gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Haan hosted a Thanksgiving Day dinner attended by Mr. and Mrs. Steve Vihel and Mr. and Mrs. Reece Dillingham.
Miss Caroline Waters county librarian was in Barstow Tuesday visiting Atvelia Osdick Trona Waterman School and Parstow branch this week assessing library services and meeting staff and patrons.
A break in at Cunningham Pharmacy was reported after a thief cut the rear window. Mooney said the intruder rifled the till but took no items except narcotics.
Thursday and Friday of next week December 11th and 12th the school teachers on the desert will hold Institute in Barstow. Local hotels have made plans to take care of all the visitors.
A.M. Breese and his family returned to Barstow after years away. He has assumed the position previously held by W. R. Waters, a Santa Fe lineman who has recently relocated to Fresno.
Rev. F A Leak and family of Riverside spent Thanksgiving at the home of Mr and Mrs Geo T Leak. Thanks giving afternoon Donald Leak and his cousin Koblee treed and killed a very large bobcat.
Albert Brunzwieg grocery store held a Thanksgiving turkey raffle with every grocery purchase earning a ticket. A.J. Weld drew the winning 14 pound bird named Mr. Gobbler and enjoyed it on Thanksgiving Day.
Barney Robles formerly of Barstow and Charles B Link visit from Long Beach on organization business greeting locals. They are representatives of the Mille Organization of Long Beach.
The winners include Andy Gump taking first prize of $10, with Kelly East ham second prize a box of cigars, and Dean Braucher also awarded a box of cigars. The second tournament has started.
Wm. Tromblin has purchased the C. 8. Crooks ranch north of the river. He and his family, recently from Los Angeles, are now living on the place. They have two children attending school and are visiting in Stockton and vicinity.
Robert Wheeler killed a rattlesnake on the hill behind his home this week. The reptile had eight rattles and was seen late in the year as rattlers usually hibernate in cold months.
Mr and Mrs Forst Dillingham and family spent Thanksgiving holidays in Los Angeles with relatives. Mrs Burness, sister of Mrs Dillingham, accompanied the family on their return home Sunday.
The Cunningham family and parents Mr. and Mrs. F. Sesma, joined by brother Tom Cunningham, spent Thanksgiving with relatives. They traveled from Los Angeles to visit in the area and enjoy the holiday.
Mrs. E L White hosted a Wednesday night Antlers card party. Mrs. Floyd Marvin won a guest set for ladies high score and a pair of black silk hose was the favor for Mr. Sullivan. Beans Spanish style, pickles, crackers and coffee followed the playing.
Dynamiting an obstruction in the Victorville oil well released oil this week but not in commercial quantities. Promoters remain confident of a producer and the discovery has sparked excitement with a rush to take up nearby land.
In honor of her birthday Mrs Frank West received a surprise party this week. Two sterling silver pieces were presented as tokens of esteem. Guests enjoyed dancing a social good time with refreshments including sandwiches cake and coffee.
Mrs Frank West departs December 18 for Los Angeles to meet Mr and Mrs Jim Hisaman and their son Keneth of Pittsburg Pa. Mr and Mrs Eisman with son tour Belgium. Wests son and daughter Mr and Mrs Leonard Bush of Inglewood join at the new Biltmore hotel in LA.
Grace and George J Tate were married on November 7 in Needles at the Methodist parsonage. Sister Mrs D C Henderson and husband attended. Mr Tate is a Santa Fe employee. They reside in Ripley California.
Dr. A. W. Morton medical director of Morton Hospital San Francisco travels to Europe for three months of study in England Germany Austria and France. A digest will be issued upon his return in February for about 15 000 medical professionals. The Morton hospital carries a card in the Printer.
Relatives gathered at Ed Harris home on November 23 for a birthday dinner party. Attending were J J Harris and wife, Mrs Vine and husband with two daughters Norma and Nadine, sister Mrs Cunningham and husband, and Mrs Witt mother of Mrs Harris, all of San Bernardino.
Thursday evening a freight train hit M. Ochoa's truck at Barstow yard crossing. The vehicle was dragged 35 feet and wrecked, but driver A M Alcantara escaped unharmed. The truck toppled into Mrs L Fisher's car, damaging radiator, fenders and tires while Mrs Fisher had the cagelear of the tracks.
Lloyd E Tiernan is convalescing after suffering an attack of the flu. He is reported resting and progressing toward full recovery.
H D Hammer president of Go taverken Co Gothenburg Sweden toured a U S school during a Los Angeles trip to deliver two motor boats to Civic Mail Service He praised American schools and desert life while local Santa Fe agent showed him the town’s facilities including a new basketball court Freshman class held a hard time dance December 5 plan James Irvine transferred to Prescott Arizona Thanksgiving break illness reports and December institute dates with county and state educators events. Greer married Verna Zavier with best wishes from the school holiday schedule and New Year’s week adjustments due to institute timing
The Silver Valley Club rooms hosted a Saturday dance that drew the largest crowd yet and may prompt an expansion of the hall. Mrs H P Jordan and two daughters joined Mr Jordan from town for the weekend. Mrs Espy Guy and her son Dewey visited from Hollywood Thanksgiving Day renting their place to Mr J Peacock and family. Simon Martinez, son of the section foreman, fractured his wrist after cranking his car after school. Progress continues on the new county road linking Yermo with the National Old Trail Highway, one mile east of Minneola.
Advertisers report seeing their ad placement in the Printer publication. The note urges advertisers to verify their listings and ensure correct insertion for upcoming issues.
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