Explosion Injures Highway Workers at Ludlow
A Saturday blast in a dirt pit near Ludlow injured three highway workers including George W. Walden J J Moxley and Leon L Beachler. Dynamite placed the day before misfired as a shovel struck it. Walden suffered facial burns Beachler arms face and eyes burned though sight later saved Moxley had minor burns. Two ambulances took the men to hospital chased by traffic accidents.
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Ludlow
George W. Walden
Forman
State Highway Commission
J. J. Moxley
Leon L. Beachly
Graham
Barstow
Telegraph
San Bernardino
Mark B. Shaw
Walden
Thard
F Streets
Leon L. Beachler
Mrs Welch Visits Portland on Weeklong Trip
Mrs Welch returned Thursday from Portland Oregon where she enjoyed several weeks visiting.
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Mrs. Welch
Portland
Oregon
One Million Atwater Kent Radios Hurry Demand
The article notes high demand for Atwater Kent radios with Christmas orders advised now. New York buyers have absorbed $5,000,000 worth this year and southern California distributors report receiving the one millionth unit this week. Also mentions A Douglas expanding Cliff House resort near Newberry Springs to accommodate tourists along the National Old Trail.
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Atwater Kent
New York
Atwater
Hr. A. Douglas
Cliff House
Newberry Springs
Doug
Daggett
Newberry
Cosy Cove
Amboy Miner Dies After Paralytic Stroke
Amboy blacksmith and miner Adam Bletzer, age 61, died Wednesday morning at the General hospital after a six week treatment for paralysis. He had left Amboy for Barstow, car slid in mud near Camp Cajon, and he was stricken while seeking roadside accommodations. A German native, he had lived in California 50 years, much of that time on the desert.
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General Hospital
Adams Bletzer
Amboy
Camp Cajon
Bietzer
Barstow
Bletzer
Adam Bletzer
Germany
California
Desert
Former Santa Fe Engineer Becomes Kern County District Attorney
Ray Bailey was administered the oath as district attorney elect by County Clerk Frank E. Smith in Bakerfield. He posted a $7500 bond and will assume office January 1, 1927 after years as a Santa Fe engine operator between Bakerfield and Barstow and studying law. Barstow friends extend congratulations.
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Bakerfield
Ray Bailey
Frank E. Smith
Attorney Bailey
Barstow
Kern County
Osdick Plans Larger Mineral Display at Orange Show
Pete Osdick of Osdick California passed through town en route to Sam Bernardino. He announced the mineral exhibit at the Orange show will have double the space of former years. Barstow will be allotted eight feet of display space.
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Pete Osdick
Osdick
Cal
Sam Bernardino
Barstow
Tourists Catch Thieves At Ludlow Garage
Two young tourists bound for Southern California stopped at the Oasis garage in Ludlow at 1 am and removed a car tire. George Reed, inside with lights off, saw them leave with the tire and alerted mechanic A F Cavanaugh. They chased and caught the thieves at the railway crossing. Judge M Reinerth sentenced the county to use their labor on the road for 60 days.
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California
Oasis Garage
George Reed
A. F. Cavanaugh
Ludlow
M Reinerth
P T A Plans Raffle Chevrolet Touring Car
The P T A met in the auditorium amid rain with many members present. The social committee reported 37.15 net from the Nov 18 card party. A membership drive was assigned and a $20 grant was approved for science class film purchases. Miss Phau spoke on music appreciation for the upcoming concert. Refreshments were served.
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Tuseday
C. E. Union to Convene Executive Committee Meeting
The San Bernardino County C. E. Union will hold an Executive committee meeting at the Presbyterian church in San Bernardino on Sunday afternoon at 2 30. Eleven newly elected officers attended the state C. E. Executive Committee meeting in Los Angeles last month and plan a definite program. All Society Presidents and other Endeavors are urged to attend.
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San Bernardino County
C. E. Union
Presbyterian Church of
San Bernardino
C. E
Los Angeles
Barstow Area Sees Roads Water Plans and Industry Growth
Mojave River Valley residents observe multiple aqueduct routes near Barstow, with safety upgrades on the Gajon grade and highway improvements. Barstow aims to attract cement plants and dairies, with new yards work and water service upgrades. Barstow and Victorville push street numbering, shade trees, rail expansion, and agricultural ventures including dairies, orchards, and fruit crops. New borate discovery near Barstow promises payroll growth. 323 feet of shaft at Gold Store mine shows ore value. Mrs. Roth visited Ludlow. Barstow embraces summer camp shade and tourism.
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Boulder Dam
Los Angeles
Lite
Army of Engineers
Barstow
Mojave
Snow Mountains
Gajon Highway
River Valley
Mojave River Valley
Victorville
City of
Drumm & Clancy
Death Valley
George Siemon
Arm Found Near Barstow Mystery Deepens
Sheriff Walter A. Shay continues the Barstow desert arm mystery after months of investigation. The arm’s link to Mrs. Lucy Chartier, who allegedly drove from Quincy, Massachusetts, to California, was ruled out when records show her arrival in Los Angeles. Surgeons at General Hospital dispute the arm’s gender, leaving the case unresolved.
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Walter A. Shay
Barstow
Lucy Chartier
California
Quincey
Mass
Barstow Couple Wed In License To Wed Issuance
A license to wed was issued Saturday to Leslie Dodward Storey aged 22 born in Pennsylvania and Margaret Richardson aged 23 from Illinois, in Barstow.
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Leslie Dodward Storey
Pennsylvania
Margaret Richardson
Illinois
West Barstow birthday party and local notices
Mrs Carl De Wolf hosted a West Barstow gathering with games 500 and hearts and a high score prize awarded to Mrs Fred Lobaugh and a consolation prize to Mrs Arthur Stanley. A luncheon followed with guests including Mr and Mrs Arthur Staley and others. Separate items note Bridge Club, travel to Los Angeles, Thanksgiving visits, and lettuce shipments plus road conditions and the opening of a new road section on the National Old Trail.
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Carl de Wolf
West Barstow
Fred K. Lobaugh
Arthur H. Stanley
Arthur H. Staley
Thos. E. Brooks
de Wolf
Claud J. Whatley
Ernest Graham
Percy FP. Jordan
Crain elected desert district Board of Supervisors chairman
By unanimous vote C. B. Crain of Victorville was chosen chairman at the annual organization meeting. He will also serve as county purchasing agent and has six years on the board. Grier, of Upland, declined re-election. Cheney declined the chair's nomination.
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C. 8. Crain
Victorville
Board of Supervisors
Crain
C. E. Grier
Upland
Desert Mountains
San Bernardino Valley
Grier
Cheney
Chaney
Local Household News And Family Travels
Mrs J L Ziegenfusa takes first grade class. Kenneth Marvin and Forst Dillingham Jr. travel to San Bernardino to join the De Moyles. Barstow visitors Ochoa Vihel and Henderson attend the Notre Dame game. Mrs E W Buckman relocates to Needles for several months for Mr Buckman’s work. Mrs J L Davis travels to Los Angeles after her sister’s accident. sister not seriously hurt. Mrs L J Henderson visits Los Angeles to see daughter Mrs Leslie Curtis. Beatrice Haan to celebrate twelfth birthday in Los Angeles with her mother. Paul and Otto Martin and Christianson family visit Los Angeles. Notre Dame game attended.
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J. L. Ziegenfusa
Carlyle Thomson
Kenneth Marvin
Forst Dillingham Jr
San Bernardino
de Moyles
Mike Ochoa
Steve Vihel
Alfred Henderson
Barstow
Notre Dame
E. W. Buckman
Needles
Buckman
J. L. Davis
Los Angles
L. J. Henderson
Los Angeles
Leslie Curtis
Beatrice Haan
Paul Martin
Otto Christianson
Bargain Lands for Sale in California Advertised
Watered soil for sale in Los Angeles and San Francisco offered by Henderson and Nicklin Barstow California. Readers with land near Barstow can write for description and purchase inquiries. Sellers and buyers are invited to contact the Barstow firm.
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Los Angeles
San Francisco
Barstow
Henderson & Nicklin
California
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Santa FE
Mojave River
BY T. A. Nicklin
John Roth of
George Deskins
Bridge Club
Frank Warner
Chicago
Andy Kondanick
F. K. Lobaugh
Lane
Lee
Norman
Mr. Graham
F. R. Lobaugh
Miss Long
Hinc
Harvey House
Thomas Sullivan
Noriie Briggs
Fulton Slaton
Donald
Tommy
Mr. Slaton
Les Beach
Mr. Scovel
Nevada
Tom Sullivan
Mrs. Fish
Newberry Cliff House
Mr. Fish
Hickley
Desert District
C. I. Grier
George
John Anderson
Mr. Grier
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