Barstow Night School Expands Under Local High School
Thirty adults attend Barstow Night School as classes for beginners to advanced students begin. Miss Faith Laefellow leads the program with support from teachers and local businesses. A social evening on December Tth accompanies music talks and features. Athletics notes praise clay courts, interschool games, and a Barstow Needles Victorville league under Co I EF. Scouts, lighting upgrades, and visual education initiatives are highlighted with plans for future activities and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith Lae
Gramar
Crain
Miller
Victorville
Barstow
Needles
Auto Accident at Minneola Crossing
A Minneola Crossing auto crash is reported with details limited to an accident at the crossing. Authorities investigate route and vehicles involved as emergency responders assist. No names or exact times given in readable text.
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Minneola Crossing
Serious crash at Santa Fe crossing near Minneola injures Utah couple
Dr Mott and his wife from Utah bound for Los Angeles were seriously hurt when their car went off the steep grade west of Minneola. They suffered a broken hip shoulder and multiple cuts. Will Schmidt ferried them to Yerma for aid and an evening train to Los Angeles was taken for hospital care. A preceding car plunged over the embankment but caused no injuries. Residents caution that the crossing is dangerously narrow with sharp turns.
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Santa Fe
Minneola
Mott
Utah
Los Angeles
Will Schimidt
Daggett
Yerma
McKenzie
Christmas Program Planned by High School Music Dept
Miss Vera Thomas travels to Los Angeles Friday. Miss Pfau leads the music department preparing Christmas carols and instrumental numbers for the annual program. Bernice White edits the annual staff, with planning starting after Christmas vacation. The high school will close to avoid a day lost to holiday travel, as students depart December 28. Board of Trustees met Tuesday. Helseth and Kelly report satisfaction with work. Senior class officers: President Fred Shorey and Marie Tumblin. Juniors President Jack Melton. Sophomores Mina Conway. Freshmen Virginia Wright with Muir Funk and Bruce Hartwell assisting.
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Miss Pfau
Fred Shorey
Marie Tumblin
Jack Melton
Walter Upton
Kathryn Drumm
Mina Conway
Myrtle Culley
Winnifred Haws
Myrtle Meek
Virginia Wright
Muir Funk
Bruce Hartwell
Senator King Launches Campaign for Lieutenant Governor
Lyman M. King editor of the Redlands Daily Facts announced his candidacy for the nomination of Lieutenant Governor at a Riverside meeting held Wednesday night December 3 in the superior court room. Supporters of all governor candidates attended the event, and it was described as nonantagonistic.
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Riverside
Superior Court
Court House
Lyman M. King
Redlands
Paving Underway On Main Street In 3arstow
The California Highway Commission advances paving on the state highway through 3arstow San Bernardino County in cooperation with the county and Santa Fe railroad. A. W. Gardner of Redlands wins the contract on informal bid for about 5 075 dollars for the state's share. The commission also announces condemnation of rights of way between Hicks and Daggett, with the county asked to handle the legal steps.
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Santa Fe Railroad
California Highway Commission
3Arstow
San Bernardino County
A. W. Gardner
Redlands
Hicks and
Daggett
Clarkson in Town Moves to New Interstate Office
Mr Clarkson assistant superintendent of Interstate Telegraph Co was in Barstow this week on company business. The Interstate Co will move about January first to their new office now being completed. The telephone fines in the new section will be rebuilt. The lines will be in a lead cable.
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Clarkson
Interstate Telegraph Co
Barstow
Interstate Co
Central garage reports rising Chevrolet sales in town
Slaton says according to F Slaton one of the Central garage owners people are buying Chevrolets like any staple item. It is rare that anyone asks for a demon station. J R Dockery of Daggett entered the Central garage with a check for a new coupe with gas and drove home in a Chevrolet coupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Slaton
J. R. Dockery
Daggett
Ill Miss Olinda Schuster Leaves City Homeward
Miss Olinda Schuster who had been ill after an appendicitis operation departed this week for her home in the east, ending a period of convalescence locally.
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Olinda Schuster
Christmas radio gifts brighten morning for many readers
Santa Claus plans to be generous on Christmas morning leaving radios for a number of people. Water Keats and Kennedys emerge as favorites for long distance and local stations, delivering surprising reception to listeners across the area.
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Santa Claus
Atwater Keats
Kennedys
Piping Hot at Crystal Cafe Changes Hands
The Crystal Cafe changed owners last week with Pew Willett and F S Williams taking over. Williams serves as chef while Pew Willett oversees service and keeps customers happy, playing a favorite tune on the cash register. They pledge to serve good clean well cooked piping hot food to attract trade.
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Crystal Cafe
Pew
Willett
F. S. Williams
Mr. Williams
P. W
Mr. Willett
New Subdivision on Market Near Barstow Bank
E M Kinslow purchased four tenths mile east of Barstow Bank to subdivide into lots. Modern homes will be built and sold to railroad employees on easy payments, with a central park. A water tank and direct line from the water company are planned, plus a campground service station and stores adjoining the track.
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Barstow Bank
E. M. Kinslow
Mr. Kinslow
Baby Sturnacle Jack George Sturnacle Born
Baby Sturnacle Jack George Sturnacle weighs 9 pounds and arrived Monday December 7 at Dr. Andersons. Grandfather J. S. Sturnacle Sr. is 87 years old.
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Jack George Sturnacle
George Sturnacle
Dr. Andersons
J. S. Sturnacle, Sr
Southern Sierras Power buys land for future substation
For the Future The Souther Sierras Power Co has purchased from the Pacific Land Co the lot where the Power companies house stands and two lots located across the street east of the companies house. This ground is for a future sub-station site. Each year the power needs of this section has increased and the Southern Sierras Power Company is planning for its future needs.
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Souther Sierras Power Co
Pacific Land Co
Power Companies
Companies
Southern Sierras Power Company
Examination for Hinkley postmaster set, January 6
Hinkley acting postmaster Hinkley B. P. Sitton announces a formal examination for the Fourth class postmaster position at Hinkley. Applications must be received by January 6, 1926. The notice calls eligible residents to compete for the vacancy in the local post office.
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B. P. Sitton
Hinkley
Electric light wires laid for new ornamental street lights
Conduits are being laid this week for the electric light wires to service the new ornamental street lights. The work denotes progress in urban illumination, signaling the upcoming deployment of enhanced street lighting.
California Visit Ends as Scottish Ladies Sail Home
Mrs Archibald Henderson and Mrs John McFarland depart California for Scotland via New York after weeks of sightseeing. The Barstow gathering of the clan at Antler Club house marked their visit. They will stop in Needles with Mr and Mrs Donald Henderson, may visit the Grand Canyon, and plan home by the year's start.
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Archibald Henderson
John McFarland
New York
Scotland
California
Lubin J. Henderson
McFarland
Barstow
Antler Club
Needles
Donald Henderson
Grand Canyon
Gingerbread Boy Delights First Graders at School
Local baker Mr Zimmerman presented a large gingerbread boy to first graders as Miss Creilly’s class reads Gingerbread Boy. The class will finish the tale Friday with the Fox eating the gingerbread, followed by a party for thirty-one students and their teacher. A banker's gift, raisin-eyed with buttons, sparked excitement as the children queued to play in the fox game.
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Mr. Zimmerman
Miss Creilly
For Sale Items from R F Thursby
One used electric washer priced at 60 dollars and a cement block machine with attachments sold for 80 dollars. Agent: R F Thursby.
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R. F. Thursby
Washing machines promise seven minute clean in Barstow ad
An advertisement directs readers to Mrs. R. F. Thursby for a demonstration of the latest Maytag washing machine that can wash clothes in seven minutes, with agent Schuster’s listed at P O Box 335 Barstow.
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R. F. Thursby
Modern Service Station Opens in Barstow
A new service station on the highway near Barstow will open around December 20. Built by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pitcher and operated by Mr. Pitcher, the Shell O71 Company station features three visible pumps and offers Shell, Richfield, and Standard products. Walter Conner of Pomona assists. the site aims to attract desert-crossing tourists with attractive grounds showcasing flowers and grass. The business is named The National Old Trail Service Station.
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Ed Pitcher
Pitcher
Shell O71 Company
Barstow
Shell
Walter Conner
Pomona
Pitcher’s
Christian Endeavor Sunday Service in Auditorium
The Christian Endeavor meeting runs Sunday evenings at 6 30 in the Auditorium led by Miss Crilly's group. About fifty attended last Sunday. The contest lasts three more Sundays followed by a special surprise. Everyone is welcome and urged to join for a lively, helpful meeting.
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Christian Endeavor
Miss Crilly
Antler Club Hosts Annual Hard Times Dance
Barstow Antler's Club hosts its New Year’s Eve Hard Times Dance in the local Auditorium. A wards will be given to the couple with the tackiest outfit. A large crowd is expected from outlying districts.
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Barstow Antler’s
Auditoriuum
Educational Value of Touring in California
I L Norris of the National Automobile Club extols touring California to widen imagination. He cites diverse scenery from Yosemite to Lake Tahoe, Lassen Peak, Kings and Kern canyons, the Mojave, and volcanic regions, arguing motor travel mirrors global wonders. California offers varied wildlife, climates, and dramatic landscapes accessible by car.
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I. Ll. Norris
National Automobile Club
Thoreau
California
Yosemite
Lake Tahoe
Clear Lake
Windemere
Wordsworth
Southey
Imperial Valley
Mojave Desert
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The
Scout’ Movement
Boy Scout
Mosier
Southern
Forum Theater
University Extension Department
University of California
Mabel Taylor
Stevens
G. R. Irvine
Pacific Rural Press
Bessie Mellon
Newberry
Webber Ranch
H. J. Taylor
C. W. Moris
Pasadena
R. H. Thomas
Flintridge
Death Valley
Furnace Creek Ranch
Vera Thomas
Bernice White
Mrs. Pence
Board of Trustees
Helseth
Miss Kelly
Hesseth
Lompoc
Kelly
Merced
Senator King
Slaton
Baby Sturnacle
Antler
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