Federal agents survey Needles trade and labor conditions
Edwin Bates and C R Niklason of the U S Department of Commerce conducted a commercial survey in Needles for a regional study of the Southwest. They questioned chamber officials and merchants on business conditions, supply sources, freights, and the Mexican labor force. The survey aims to inform Colorado River legislation and regional resources. Mrs Ti A Matwin of Kingman visited Needles, planning Christmas with her daughter in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Bates
C. R. Niklason
U. S. Department of Commerce
Needles
Southwest
Utah
Nevada
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Hoover
Needles Nuggett
Ti. A. Matwin
Kingman
J. M. North
Los Angela
Avawats Salt and Gypsum Co seeks patent for Gypsum King claims
Notice from the U S Land Office Sacramento dated November 29 1927 states Avawats Salt and Gypsum Company represented by Porter J Kerguott seeks patent to Gypsum King No 1 No 2 and No 3 placer mining claims in unsurveyed San Bernardino County California mineral survey 5925 with described boundaries from Corner No 1. There are no adjoining or conflicting claims and amended location notices are recorded in Book 91 pages 391 392 and 393 mining records. First pub December 8 1927 to February 2 1928 Ocoing Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Land Office
Sacramento
California
Avawats Salt and Gypsum Company
Porter J. Kerguott
Sun Finance
Sixth and
Olive Streets
Los Angeles
Mineral Survey
San Bernardino County
Notice for Publication Deserts Land Claim by Anna Monroe
Department of the Interior Land Office Los Angeles November 21 1927 announces Anna M Monroe of 8141 Glassell Ave Los Angeles has filed to prove final claim for desert land described as SWYNEY W%SEY BEXZNE% Section 81 Township 9 N Range 4 East 8th Meridian. Final proof set January 4 1928 at 10 AM before the U S Land Office Register witnesses listed Newberry James Monroe 3141 Glassell Elda Messick 4600 Bowman, etc. Public notice period December 1 to December 29 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Land Office
Los Angeles
Calif
Anna M. Monroe
Glassell Ave
Swyney
Sey
Township
Range
B. Meridian
Register of U. S. Land Office
Day Picker
Newberry
James Monroe
G. E. Wheaton
Bixel St
Elda BE. Messick
Bowman Blvd
Louis Vandenhook
First
A Good Place To Buy Stove Wood
Bob Rhodes owner of Bob's transfer advertises selling local hard mesquite stove wood. He contracts with farmers to clear land and deliver to Barstow buyers a full cord at a right price and full measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Rhodes
Bob
Barstow
Readers invited to share notes on Desert Volcanism
An Oakland letter requests more information on Soda Lake Mojave River and nearby volcanic history. The writer plans a desert visit next summer and asks for pamphlets or printed material to outline what to expect and any available literature for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Soda Lake
Mojave River
Desert
Woman's Improvement Club Plans Indoor Carnival
A special meeting at Mrs William Kinslows home with fifteen members approved a December tenth Chest of Cedar fundraiser to aid Christmas gifts. Booths include Lucky Booth fortune teller candy and nut sales. cats will be served hot chicken sandwiches coffee pies and sponge cake. Participants planned refreshments and future visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Improvement Club
William Kinslow
Delinquent Shares to Be Sold by Western Pacific Oil Co
Notice from Western Pacific Oil Company listing delinquencies on the 22nd assessment dated October 12, 1927. Shares will be sold at 415 Hollingsworth Building Los Angeles on December 16 1927 at 10:00 AM to cover delinquent assessments and sale costs. Frank W. Clark secretary. First pub. 128-27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollingsworth Building
Los Angeles
California
Western Pacific Oil Company
Frank W. Clark
First Pub
Kramer Consolidated Oil Company
H. W. Hellman
South Spring Street
Los Angeles City
Los Angeles County
State of California
Hawes
San Bernardino County
Said Corporation
J. J. Morris
Hoéom
H. W. Hellman Bidg
South Spring St
Board of Directors
Taxpayers warned of delinquent fourth quarter payments
Collector Galen H. Welch notes that fourth quarter 1997 income tax payments become delinquent after Thursday December 15. Notices were mailed to the last known addresses in the Sixth Collection District covering ten southern California counties. Failure to receive the notice does not excuse payment when due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Galen H. Welch
Welch
California
New Arrival at Reece Dillinghams
A six pound baby boy was born in Los Angeles on the sixth to Mr and Mrs Reece Dillingham. It is their second child and both children are boys, brightening the Dillingham home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Reece Dillingham
Dillingham
Advertising Representative Seeks News and Orders
A Barstow Printer ad man travels to nearby towns seeking news, advertising and printing work. He invites local businesses to share courtesies shown to the representative, hoping to secure future orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
FOR SALE Historic autos and trucking ads and stock notice
Multiple sale notices for Ford and Overland vehicles with prices and contact data. a Turkey sale notice. and a formal assessment notice from Kramer Consolidated Oil Company detailing annual stock delinquency, postponements, and sale dates with addresses in Los Angeles 1927 1928. Includes specific dates and locations.
Church Bazaar Monday At Grammar School Auditorium
The Ladies Aid of the Congregation Church will hold their annual bazaar at the Grammar School auditorium next Monday afternoon. The bazaar supports church expenses and has historically drawn shoppers seeking holiday gifts from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Congrégational Church
Grammar School
Classified Ad Selling Baby Chix and Pullets
FOR SALE Baby Chix and Pullets Barred Rocks R I Reds Turkens Golden Buff and White Leghorns Booking orders for Dec and Jan delivery Enoch Crews Seabright California Dec 15 pd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. I
Enoch Crews
Seabright
California
Also Mentioned on This Page
Federal
Department OF the Interior
Hollingsworth Bldg
Name Cert. No. Amt
Andirassy Frank P
Bryner
Lyle
Kenney
le O
Livesley Gick
Odell Anna
Reddington
Wagner
A. Williams
Margaret C
Reece Dillinghams
Kelly—Springfield
Adelanto
Adelanto Fruit
Marie Milt Dagge
Milletts
Marie Millett
Business
B. C. Anderson
S. L. Benson
M. D
White & Platt, Bidg
John A. Graham, M. D. Burvenan
WUE Bovis
R. L. White
White & Platt
Roy H. Chapin
Postoffice
Stewart
San Bernardino
J. H. Smith
Mer
Ford
Riley Bros
Riley Electric
Hudson
Box 244
Chilson Ranch
W. H
Mapes
Golden Rule Garage
Hutchinson Street
KE. E. Calvert
van Dyke Ranch
Daggett,Calif
Hinkley
Briggs Ranch
M. C. Sherman
2Nd
St. Long Beach
Haws Ranch
Haws
Kramer Consolidated Qi Company
Spring St
E. E. Calvert
Mojave River Valley
Corts
Larsen Dye Works
St. San Bernardino
Cal
Murphy Bros
Ludlow
Fordson
Notary Public
Lubin J. Henderson
Justice of the Peace
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