Barstow Chamber News Promotes Local Industry Plan
Mojave River Valley agriculture and Barstow business efforts push for a rock mill to cut freight, a produce market, new park, and local industry growth. The Chamber discusses water, sewer, and city services while plans for an Orange Show exhibit and mineral samples unfold. Local miners send ore to Barstow Fair and teams eye riverside development and county-seat ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Barstow
River Valley
Important Notice to Mining Men and Protectors
U S General Land Office mineral examiners Leroy A Palser and Nathan J Fubish will inspect lands selected by the Southern Pacific Railroad in about a month. The work covers multiple townships and ranges including Ts 5 6 7 and T4N 13 E. 8 B M. Anyone with mining claims in these sections may notify the Printer to inform the examiners when in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy A. Palser
Nathan J. Fibush
U. S. General Land Office
Southern Pacific Railroad
N.R
For Men Only On Page 179 In The Saturday Evening Post
A notice targets married men in Barstow about intriguing news located on page 179 of the Saturday Evening Post dated February 5. The brief hints at content likely aimed at adult male readers and local readers are urged to consult the specific issue for details.
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Saturday Evening Post
Barstow
Barstow Defeats Needles High in Close Local Showdown
Barstow High beat Needles 34 to 12 on Friday at the local courts. Starters Kerr Shotwell Topping Wetenhall Melton led a fast, physical win with Topping scoring 12 and Wetenhall 9. Upton Leak Serrano and Rowe added later. next Friday a rematch is set for 2:30.
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Needels
Barstow
Needles
Crabske
Kerr
Shotwell
Topping
Wetenhall
Melton
Upton
Leak
Melon
Serrano
Rowe
Needles Shotwell
Wadsworth
Clem
Jew Upton
Domelt
Hagles
Bemish
Lacey
Jones
All Badgers Called to Picnic in Sycamore Grove Park
An all Wisconsin gathering announced for February 12 1927 at Sycamore Grove Park invites every resident to join a statewide picnic hosted by local union organizers with plans for a full day of outdoor activities and community unity.
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Wisconsin
Union
Sycamore Grove Park
Ben Hemus Ruse Reveals Page Death Notice Error
Ben Hemus writes from beyond the joke that a death notice published about him was a mistake. He notes no illness, shares humor about winter underwear, planting onion sets, and asks Printer Tiernan to keep the check safe, a playful rebuttal to the erroneous notice.
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Tiernan
P T A Plans Membership Drive and Charity Efforts
The P T A held a busy meeting on Tuesday to plan future events. They discussed forming a section for Spanish and Mexican parents, appointed Miss Ramsey to lead the effort, and organized cloth donations for a rummage sale to aid the needy.
Local man recognized in gas theft at Dillingham Bros
Last Friday burglars entered Dillingham Bros store by breaking a rear window. They knocked the safe lock off with an ax but could not open it. On Wednesday evening Reece Dillingham reported two men siphoning gasoline from the store truck between the buildings. He identified one of the men. Trona Railway seeks to abandon non agency stations at Borosolvay Magnesium and Spangler in San Bernardino County.
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Dillingham Bros
Reece Dillingham
Reece
Trona Railway Company
The
Railroad Commission
Borosolvay
Magnesium
Spangler
San Bernardino County
Orange Show Plans Display of Minerals
San Bernardino County plans a major mineral exhibit for the National Orange Show in San Bernardino from February 17 to 27. P. J. Osdick, Chamber of Commerce mineral exhibit chairman, urges mine owners and prospectors to submit samples labeled for mineral exhibit. A county appropriation of 500.06 supports the display to showcase diversified mining. Samples may be left with Henderson & Nicklin Barstow.
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Barstow
RF. W. Bauer
F. E. Slaton
East Barstow
Henderson & Nicklin
Senderson & Nicklin
San Bernardino
Chamber of Commerce
San Bernardino County
P. J. Osdick
Osdick
County Board of Supervisors
Orange
Mr. Osdick
Henderson & Nicklin Barstow
Christian Endeavor Week Marks 46th Birthday Worldwide
Christian Endeavor observations honor the 46th anniversary of the group first organized February 2 1881 at the Congregational church in Portland Maine by Dr. Francis E Clark. The movement now spans many churches and nations with Dr Daniel A Foling succeeding as president. The week began January 30 Denominational Day with meetings and activities across counties and churches, concluding February 6 Christian Endeavor Day with observances of the organization.
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Christian Endeavor Societies
Christian Endeavor
Christan Endeavor
Congregational Church
Portland
Maine
Francis E.clark
Clark
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Daniel A. Foling
New York City
Societes
Endeavor Societies
Organization of Christian Endeavor
Bill Riggs Laid To Rest In Los Angeles Cemetery
William Cochran Riggs known as Bill, died at his Los Angeles home after months of illness. A longtime life insurance salesman, he once led Aetna Life Insurance in sales from Barstow to Los Angeles. His wife cared for him, and his sister Mrs. Clarence King helped arrange his funeral with many friends in the Hinkley district. Mrs King left for Los Angeles to attend the service.
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William Cochran
Bill) Riggs
Los Angeles
Bill
Bill Riggs
Barstow
Aetna Life Insurance
C. Rigg
Clarence King
W. C. Riggs
Farmers Merchants Hold Successful Meeting in Barstow
In Barstow at the Antler's Club a January gathering of about 30 farmers and merchants aimed to improve local markets for Mojave River Valley eggs butter and milk. A committee proposed locating Barstow market facilities and Barstow store for grain and chick feed while noting rising alfalfa acreage and expanding shipments to city markets.
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Barstow
Antler’s Club
Mojave River Valley
Hill
Wapod
Waterman Ranch
L. P. Haney
Marshall
Pomery
Hanley
Harper Lake
Messrs Barton
Seaberg
Superior Valley
Brooke
Hodge
Webber
Minneola
Whterman
Haney
Chamber of Commerce
Harper Lake Farm Bureau
Hinkley School
S. Hill
L. J. Henderson
E. D. Evenson
A. J. Weld
H. L
David Hanley
M. A. Webber
Miss Waterman
G. C. Phillips
Mr. Manson
M. Ochoa
G. Cunningham
F. Bauer
A. Doran
L. E. Tiernan
Needles and Victorville Face Off On Local Court Saturday
Needles High meets Victorville High in a basketball clash at the local school gym Saturday at 10 AM. Both teams are evenly matched and expected to produce an exciting game. Admission is 25 cents.
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Needles High School
Victorville High School
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Mojave Liver Valley
T. G. Nicklin
John Kennedly
George Parks
Stoddards Wells
Org Mountain
Ben Hemus
PT. A
Ther
Pearce
Grammar School
Hart
Kelly
Ziegen
Cearing
Victorville
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