Desert Turkeys Grow Big in Silver Valley Trade
Desert turkey farms in Silver Valley thriving with dozens of flocks shipping Giant Bronze Calistoga birds to Los Angeles markets. Notable producers include Elsholz and Nickl, with hundreds of birds totaling thousands of pounds shipped by multiple ranchers. Market price exceeds other regions as buyers seek these hardy desert birds.
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Elsholz Ranch
Elsholz
B. Dedo
Mr. Newbrough
M. A. Webber
J. Richards
Doug. Sayers
Alice Essenbaur
PB. E. Clinkerbeard
A. Osborne
F. Shelman
Pedes Santos Ranehn
Ben Nicholas
Geo. Shaffer
Barstow Printer Prepares Turkeys for February Market
About 1210 turkeys will be ready for the February market besides 2000, which are being held in the valley.
Christmas Cheer Arrives in Barstow with Santa Visit
Santa Claus will appear Friday night in the Barstow grammar school auditorium for a district wide Christmas program. All children are invited to a big tree with candy nuts oranges and a present for each youngster. The event is organized by churches community groups and the Antlers club with Miss Cook directing the program and decorations by L P Whitney and Charley Wallace.
Turkeys Dominate Desert Valley Agriculture
In the Silver Valley district near Barstow, over 500 turkeys were raised on the Carl DeWolf ranch ten miles south of Barstow, with Daggett Minneola and Newberry towns in the area. Most birds head to Los Angeles at night to reduce weight shrinkage, hauled by Joseph D. Lowman and others. Breeds include Golden Nuggett and Giant Bronze Calistoga, with Mexican Wild turkeys contributing to stronger stock. Skobel & Haimut were the top shipper with three tons of dressed birds.
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United Press
United States
Skobel & Haimut
Ben H. Nicholas
Henry G. Tienken
Silver Valley
Carl DeWolf
Barstow
Daggett
Minneola
Newberry
Los Angeles
Joseph D. Lowman
Tienken
New Apartment House Under Construction on Crooks Avenue
Contractor Cleland erects a two story four unit apartment building on Crooks Avenue near Barstow swimming pool. Each four room unit will include modern conveniences. Foundation laid months ago. Cleland now focuses full time on his own property to meet Barstow’s housing demand.
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Cleland
Crooks Avenue
Barstow
Boy Scouts to Reorganize Meet at Congregational Church
All former Boy Scouts and all boys 12 and over interested in scouting convene at the Congregational Church on Saturday December 20 at 9 a m. The gathering aims to reorganize and recruit participants for the program and activities.
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Congregational Church
Hard Times Party at Harvey House Night
At the Casa del Desierto last Monday a hard times party drew attendees in full regalia. Eva Parisa and J I Moring performed, Dean Braucher played piano, and costumes drew attention including Vivian Garell as the Kid Sandra Unger as the chink lady and Irma Reich as the Bowery girl who won first prize.
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Casa del Desierto
Eva Parisa
J. I. Moring
Dean Braucher
Vivian Garell
Sandra Unger
Bowery
Irma Reich
Miss Reich
Tia Juana
Harvey House
Mary Connor Heads to Los Angeles for Christmas
Mary Connor left for Los Angeles on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Pitcher expect to go in for Christmas.
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Mary Connor
Los Angeles
Mrs. Pitcher
Mrs Harriett H Lazenby Dies After Night At Bedside
Mrs Harriett H Lazenby mother of Ed Lazenby is not expected to live through the night at the bedside with her daughter Mrs W J Morse of Ontario and families. Later she passed away at 9 30 Thursday night.
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Harriett H. Lazenby
Ed. Lazenby
W. J. Morse
Ontario
Barstow Bank marks six months of growth in Mojave Valley
The Barstow Branch of San Bernardino Valley Bank celebrates six months of operation with 348 commercial checking accounts totaling 72 465 21 and 91 savings accounts totaling 21 217 54. Combined deposits reach 938 682 75 as manager A J Weld targets a 100 000 New Year opening. Accounts hail from Hinkley Mojave Inn City Helendale and Water and other Mojave valley communities.
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Barstow
San Bernardino Valley Bank
Barstow Bank
A. J. Weld
Hinkley
Mojave
Inn City
Helendale
Water
Mojave Valley
Promotions at Tonopah & Tidewater Railroad
W. W. Cahill and his wife Mrs Cahill arrived from New York last Friday. Cahill promoted to assistant general manager and Ben Horton promoted from yard master to superintendent to fill Cahill’s vacancy. Friends in the desert welcome the move and view it as a fitting Christmas gift from the company.
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W. W. Cahill
Cahill
New York
Tonopah & Tidewater Railroad
Ben Hforton
Desert
Local guest visits Tiernan home during travels
Lester P. Holcomb, a school chum of Lloyd Tiernan, stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Tiernan Tuesday and Wednesday while en route to his home in Winslow Arizona. The visit highlights friendly brief calls during a travel period through the region.
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Lester P. Holcomb
Lloyd Tiernan
Save Mojave River Water For Farms On The Desert
A historical plea urging support for diverting Mojave River water to Pasadena and other cities. The River Riparian Owners Association seeks funds and members in Victorville and Barstow to defend water rights, oppose Pasadena’s application, and ensure long term water for county farms and towns.
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Mojave
W. A. Foster
Sec
Treas
California
Mojave River
San Bernardino Desert
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Bernardino
Pasadena
State
Grammar School Children Donate for Christmas Tree
Grammar School pupils raised 67.25 from a Christmas entertainment and dance. Twenty dollars supported the community Christmas good cheer fund. Antlers and musicians donated services, aiding a successful evening. They sold 18.11 in Christmas seats. The school closes Friday for vacation until January 3. A social hour followed by teacher candy gifts after presents.
Chambers family heads to Anaheim for holidays
Joseph and J Ellie Chambers left Saturday for Anaheim to spend the holidays with their grandmother. The boys are anticipating a wonderful time. Mrs Chalmers and little daughters will join them later.
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Joseph
J Ellie Chambers
Anaheim
Mrs. Chalmers
Early Christmas Present at Sinclair Home
At 2 a.m. on Tuesday December 19 Santa delivered a baby girl to the J. N. Sinclair household via Mr. Stork. Mrs. Sinclair notes the new arrival is a daughter, the second for J. N. Jr., who is pleased with a sister. Mrs. James Upton assists with the mother.
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Santa Claus
J. N. Sinclair
Mr. Stork
Beatrice Haan Birthday Visit in City
Mrs. Ralph Haan and daughter Beatrice returned from Los Angeles after a five day visit. Beatrice marks her eighth birthday on the 14th with celebrations in the city each year.
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Ralph Haan
Beatrice
Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs Clooney Visit California Holiday Home
Mr and Mrs Fred Clooney traveled from Ludlow to San Bernardino and Los Angeles on Monday to spend the holidays at the home of Mrs Clooney's parents Mr and Mrs W W Cahill.
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Fred Clooney
San Bernardino
Los Angeles
Ludlow
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PN West
Pearance
Antlers Club
Ted, L. P. Whitney
Charley Wallace
Decora
George Tienken
BOY Scouts
Tonopah & Tidewater
Victorville
Pansadena
Grammar School
Sinclair Home
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