California News Items Consolidate Local Barstow Notes
A Barstow memo rounds up multiple local items. Detroit inventor builds airless tires while legal moves loom for Benjamin Harrison Needles attorney to San Bernardino. Rex Goodwell visits Barstow on IR duties and bank finances await six months post opening. Weather shifts bring rain. diocesan changes in Monterey Fresno path. SP cuts holiday fares. Local socials, travels, yardmaster change, and a Daggett theft accompany weather and commerce notes.
Community Christmas Tree for the Children
On Friday night December 22 the community Christmas tree event will take place in the Grammar school auditorium A special program is planned Santa Claus will attend with candies and nuts for all the children The Antlers Club and the schools aid churches in collecting contributions and $150 had been raised by Monday evening to help the children this Christmas and to assist those in need
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Grammar School
Santa Claus
Antlers Club
Parent Teachers Meeting at Grammar School Auditorium
The Parent Teachers Association met last Friday at 2 o clock in the Grammar School Auditorium. Members read essays on Education, L J Henderson gave a 20 minute talk, and primary grade folk dancing pleased attendees. Mrs Turvey presided and Mrs Paul Martin was elected president with Mrs Floyd Marvin secretary. a fundraising dance is planned for the 22nd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teachers’ Association
Katherine Drumm
Harriett Lazenby
Gerald Strohm
Milo Erwin
L. J. Henderson
Turvey
County Association
Paul Martin
Barstow P. Y. A
Floyd Marvin
Bob Flinniken Laid to Rest in San Bernardino
Robert Flinniken died at his home in Barstow on December 9 after a year long illness. He owned a Barstow livery stable once, later turned into Barstow Garage. He is survived by his wife Edna May and four children. The remains were prepared in Barstow and shipped to San Bernardino for interment at Mountain View Cemetery.
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Robert Since Flinniken
Barstow
Bob
E. T. Hillis
Edna May
A. F. Colcord
San Bernardino
Mountain View
California Invitation Ad From Southern Pacific
An issue features an invitation to readers to forward a California advertisement coupon to the Southern Pacific company. The ad suggests naming several eastern friends and mailing addresses to receive the promotional literature, coordinated through Lord and Thomas.
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California
Southern Pacific Company
East
S. P
Southern Pacific
Barstow
Lord & Thomas
Fatal Train Collision Near Humble Depot
In Houston Texas on December 13 a wreck at Humble 17 miles from the city killed upwards of 15 and left about forty injured, many fatally, when passenger train No 28 on the Houston East and West Texas railway sidewiped a switch engine in front of the depot shortly after 10 PM.
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Houston
Tex
Houston, East and West Texas Railway
Humble
Goffs Local News Highlights
Mr and Mrs Lionel Brooks spend winter with J F Brooks family in Goffs. Mrs Imel and daughter Helen arrive to stay a while. Johnnie Ordway and Alex Fernandez drive to Fenner in a roadster. Marion Brooks builds a new home nearing completion. Mrs J A Miller visits Needles. Goffs children practice for the Christmas program at the schoolhouse as Miss Vernon departs for the teachers institute.
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Johnnie Ordway
Alex Fernandez
Fenner
Oakland
J. A. Miller
Needles
Goffs
Miss Vernon
Teachers’ Institute
Christmas Tree Fund for Barstow Main Street
Readers are asked to donate to a Community Christmas Tree project on Barstow main street. The Chamber of Commerce funds are depleted and volunteers propose a large illuminated tree from December 22 to after New Year’s. Contributions labeled Christmas Tree Fund can be left at the City Meat Market.
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Barstow
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Fe Reading Room at Needles Station
The Santa Fe reading room serves railroad crews from Needles and division points, offering daily papers, magazines, a library of hundreds of books, and facilities like hotel rooms with hot and cold water and electricity. Some travelers enjoy games while hosted entertainments occur in winter. supervision rests with Messrs McMullen and Smith.
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Jarstow
Santa Fe
Needles
Messrs. McMullen and Smith
Engineer Attacked by Special Guard in Needles Clash
R W Brewer a Santa Fe engineer testified in defense of eight Needles strike leaders that a railway guard assaulted him on a station platform last summer, jabbing a revolver against his back and knocking him down. Other witnesses cited defective equipment and guard misbehavior linked to the walkout as prosecutors seek conspiracy charges. John H Bland, conductor, said two youth guards mishandled revolvers causing passenger protests.
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Needles
R. W. Brewer
Santa Fe
Brewer
San Bernardno County
John H. Bland
Santa Fe couple wed quietly in San Bernardino
Harry Learned visits Los Angeles before returning to Barstow. Five tables of five hundred enjoyed at Antlers Club with Mr and Mrs Mc Graw winning high score. Hostesses Mrs Reece Dillingham and Mrs Walter Mudgett served cake and coffee. Clyde Orr and Miss Mona Hatch, Santa Fe employees, wed in San Bernardino with a Studebaker as a gift. They reside at No 14 Dillingham apartments.
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Mr. Ramsey
Seligman
Barstow
F. A. Bilis
San Bernardino
Antlers Club
McGraw
Reece Dillingham
Walter Mudgett
Clyde Orr
Mona Hatch
Santa Fe
Studebaker
Dillingham Apartments
Kegines George Hughes Dies Very Suddenly
Engineer Geoughes, employed on a Barstow to Los Angeles run, died suddenly in Los Angeles Monday around 10 o clock. He had just returned from his run the previous Sunday and appeared well, then played pool before returning to his home where he died. His death shocked many Barstow friends.
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Geoughes
Barstow
Los Angeles
Santa Fe
Week's Program in Barstow Features Theatre and Events
Barstow's week offers a busy lineup with two Liberty Theatre films starring Jackie Coogan in Trouble and Marie Provost in The Little Deton, a Courage all star cast, and a Christmas tree event at the grammar school auditorium. Community activities include an Antlers Club meeting, dances, and social nights through Saturday December 3rd with a masquerade ball.
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Grammar School
Liberty Theatre
Jackie Coogan
Shop Crafts
Marie Provost
The
Liberty
Courage
Antlers Club
Shower Honors Mrs Thorsby With Stork Party in December
Mrs. Chambers and Mrs. Drumm hosted a stork shower for Mrs. Ritson Thorsby on December 9 at Mrs. Drumm's home. Guests made hand work for the stork's use with prizes awarded for best and booby. Refreshments were served. attendees included Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Teagel, Mrs. Vihel, and others.
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Chambers
Drumm
Ritson Thorsby
Cecelia Mitchell
Teagel
S. @. Vihel
Agnes Upton
Theda Conaway
L. J. Henderson
Ablert Walton
Burton Leak
Ruby Griffith
FE. Lazenby
BB. Deshler
M. McRae
R. H. Deuchrass
J. R. Jamiesch
Recommends Dr Mapes The Local Dentist
A Barstow letter extols Dr O K Mapes as a first class dentist and a trustworthy gentleman. The writer cites a 16 year old bridge work and praises his character, noting overwork in the city hampers his ability to practice.
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Mapes
Barstow
Dillinghan
O. K. Mapes
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Detroit
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T. W. Duckworth
Rex Goodwell
Internal Revenue Collector
Washington
Barstow Bank
San Bernardino Valley Bank
H. A. Briggs
Philpot Place
Simmons Bros
Whittier
Mr. Briggs
Hinkley
J. M. McCormick
I. E. Bush
Harvey House
Pacific Coast
Monterey
Fresno
Bertha Deechler
C. E. Green
San Jose
Mr. Green
Barney Robles
San Francisco
F.C. Rochette
George Santhu
Williame
Arizona
Ludlow
Cal
Ralph Haan
Beatrice
Miss Beatrice
Dillingham Bros
Joe McCue
Daggett
Russell R. Rouch
Frank Rouch
Oklaho
Ma City
Okla
George H. Eanes
San Marcial
N. M
H. O. Busham
New Mexico
Hanna
Tisenger
Parent Teachers Meeting
Bob Flinniken
San Bernardin
B. R
Mrs
Lionel Brooks
J. F. Brooks
Mrs. Marion Brooks
Harry Learned
Harry
Kegines
George Hughes
Mrs. Thorby
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