Paradise mine new manager visits Barstow for lease deal
Richard Harris new manager of the Paradise mine 24 miles northeast of Barstow visited the Barstow Mining Bureau last Tuesday on a business trip, secured a lease with option to purchase, and employs four miners. He notes old ore averaging about ten dollars per ten, experiments on extraction, and praises resuming mine operations while critiquing Congress on silver and gold issues.
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Old Paradise
Richard Harris
Paradise
Barstow
Bives
Congress
Bonmis
Mortgants
France
Uncle Sam
Calico Silver
J. R. Lane
Calico
Alvord Gold Mines
G. W. Golden
Daggett
Mining Bureau
Alvord
Roseberry
Sides
W. H. Sides
Mapa
San Bernardino County
Mojave River Valley
Henderson & Nicklin Barstow
Santa Fe
LaFoliette
Wisconsin
Uieh
Utah
Los Angeles
Hoover
Texas
Mellon
England
Sam
U. S
Mrs. Judd
Phoenix
Western Borax Doubles Capacity at Kramer Plant
N K Millett, general manager, announces expansion at Western Borax Co. in Kramer to double plant capacity. Orders to England, Russia, Germany, China and Japan surge. last week fifteen carloads to Japan. Plant runs three eight hour shifts. bunk houses and dining hall expansion planned. shaft work underway. Santa Fe freight revenue from Kramer fields reportedly averaging about two thousand dollars daily.
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N. K. Millett
Western Borax Co
Kramer
Barstow
England
Russia
Germany
China
Japan
Gilbert Millett
The
Santa Fe
Kramer Borax
Cambria Pines executive travels Barstow toward Needles
BH. Clay advertising manager for Cambria Pines Development Co. travels through Barstow en route to Needles and plans to return Monday for several days. Cambria Pines by the Sea lies midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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BH. Clay
Cambria Pines Development Co
Barstow
Needles
Cambria Pines By the Sea
Los Angeles
San Franciisco
Riley Family Moves to Santa Paula for Radio Shop
Mr and Mrs Russel Riley and their two children will leave for Santa Paula on February 14 where Russel will run a radio shop. Riley, once in Barstow, chose Santa Paula over Santa Barbara and Ventura, and has built a solid trade backed by Westinghouse. Friends wish them well as they start anew.
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Russel Riley
Santa Paula
Russel
Riley
Santa Barbara
Ventura
Hinkley
Barstow
Westinghouse Company
Edwin C. Grimes
Adelanto
Muscoy
R. L. Strong
Helendale
F. H. Merrell
Otto Notterman
San Bernardino
L. E. Pool
Marjorie
Corwin Jessup
Victorville
Oregon
Mr. Pool
Francis Johnson
O. W. Martino
Delano
Theodore Krug
Famiy
Glendale
Mr. Krug
Kiwanis Leader Visits Las Vegas Club in Sixth District
George Henderson of the Barstow Kiwanis Club and lieutenant governor for the sixth district visited the Las Vegas Club this week. The Las Vegas club is also in the sixth district.
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Kiwanis Club and
Leutenant Governor
Las Vegas
P T A Program Led by Mrs W G White In Charge
The Parent Teachers Association met Tuesday afternoon to plan a card party on March 2 with Mrs Harry Kelly as chairwoman The program was led by Mrs W G White Fifth grade children reviewed books and seventh graders spoke on school topics The high school glee club sang two numbers Mr Mill spoke on feet Tea was served by Mrs Blevins and Mrs White Founders Day will be observed at the next meeting February 17 in the evening
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Harry Kelly
W. G. White
Thomas R. Wilson
Rhinehert
Teddy Yant
Tom Swift
Gordon Phillips
Ann Crooks
Betty Lou Porter
Miss Reedy
Mill
B. Blevins
Founders Day
Parent Teachers Association
Busy Week for Miss Cook's Young Folks
Miss Mary Cook hosted several groups at her home this week. On Monday the Intermediates visited with lunch. Tuesday and Thursday committees of the Young People met to plan their Thursday party and the Christian Endeavor Rally set for Sunday afternoon February 14 at 2 30.
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Mary Cook
Christian Endeavor
Shovel Brigade to Report New Barstow Park Site
Sunday February 7 is clean up day at the new Barstow park. Local clubs civic groups and every Barstow family urged to donate if unable to attend. Plans include ball park tennis courts swimming pool shade trees and water systems. Ground cleared by 10 a.m. with Mr Finke chairing the park board.
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New Barstow Park
Barstow
Finke
Constable Harris Receives News of Father Illness
Ed Harris returned Wednesday from San Bernardino after being called home by the serious illness of his father J. J. Harris of 651 10th street. The elder Harris had shown some improvement upon his son's arrival.
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Harris
Illen County
San Bernardino
J. J. Harris
10Th Street
Miss Reedy Hosts Bridge Club Evening
Miss Dorothy Reedy hosted a Tuesday bridge club gathering. Miss Bernice White won high score with a scarf, while Mrs Jimmie Skilling received second prize a card table cover.
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Dorothy Reedy
Bernice White
Jimmie Skilling
Garrette Moorees Celebrate Eleventh Wedding Anniversary
Garrette Moorees celebrate their eleventh wedding anniversary with a Sunday night gathering. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Al Pitts, Mr. and Mrs. John Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. George Patton, Miss Hale of Victorville, Evelyn Whitlock of Summit, Allan McDonald, Wilmer Klintman, and Floyd Stockmeyer of San Bernardino. A buffet supper followed cards and dancing.
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Garrette
Moore
Moores
al Pitts
John Bailey
George Patton
Misses Hale
Victorville
Evelyn Whitlock
Summit
Allan McDonald
Wilmer Klintman
Floyd Stockmeyer
San Bernantino
Miscellaneous Shower for Mrs Claude Long Daggett
Mrs Claude Long of Daggett received a surprise miscellaneous shower last week. Bunco was played, a high score prize of a pretty picture went to Mrs Marie Bohlen, and a large boxed valentine filled with gifts was given to the honoree. Attendees included Mrs Long and several local residents.
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Claude Long
Daggett
Marie Bobien
Valentine
Mrs. Long
Fred D. Storms
Earl Kenny
Margaret Kenny
Marie Bohlen
Stanley Ford
Bert Osborn
Gorge Golden
A. G. Faulkner
Jack Dockery
Hollis Peel
Mamie Imes
Thelma
C. V. Northup
Ernest LaMontain
Beil
Ruth G
Francis Johnson Takes Over Helendale Garage
Francis Johnson assumes management of the Helendale garage as his mother Daisy Johnson moves from the homestead near Wild to live with him and run the household. The note appears alongside local updates including industrial activity and community notices.
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Francis Johnson
Helendale Garage
Hinkley Chamber Meets Friday at School Auditorium
The Hankley Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular meeting at the Hinkley school auditorium this Friday night February Sth at p.m.
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Hankley
Bridge Club Hosts Social Evening At Evensen Home
Mrs. Even Evensen hosted her bridge club this week with a seven o clock dinner. Five members, including Mrs. Evensen and Mrs. A W Smith, held the high scores. Mrs. Smith won a perfume. Substitutes were Mrs True and Mrs Tierman.
Recluse Wallace Meader Of Hinkley Valley Dies In Isolation
Wallace John Meader known as the hermit of Hinkley Valley died after a long period unseen at his homestead three miles south of Hinkley. Coroner's verdict cites probable pneumonia. He was born February 28, 1872 and moved to the valley in 1909, clearing land, building a windmill, and living alone until his death. He left two sisters, one in Long Beach, with burial by county at Barstow cemetery confirmed by White & Piatt.
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Wallace John Meader
Hinkley Valley
Meader
Hinkley
W. S. Frust
A. A. Sproule
U'Ren
Chas
Raftery
Ene
Long Beach
M. M. Meader
Weekend Visit Spares Curtis Family in Iglewood Area
Dr and Mrs Leslie Curtis of Iglewood along with their children spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Lubin J Henderson and other relatives, sharing time and hospitality during a familial gathering.
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Leslie Curtis
Iglewood
Lubin J. Henderson
Miss Dorothy Redy and Mrs Mendterson Visit Los Angeles
Miss Dorothy Redy and Mrs Alfred Mendterson, members of the high school teaching staff, spent the weekend in Los Angeles.
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Dorothy Re@dy
Alfred Mendterson
Los Angeles
Get Married at Home Under New License Rule
A new ruling allows couples to obtain a marriage license at home rather than going to the County Seat. Judge Henderson can prepare the papers and mail the license to Barstow after a three day wait. Couples may have a Justice of the Peace perform the ceremony or take the papers to a minister or priest for the wedding.
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Jacobson
Henderson
Barstow
Edith Laidley Birthday Party Winners Named
Ten children and Edith Laidley celebrated her ninth birthday at her home on Saturday afternoon. Betty Redman won two gels for the peanut hunt and LeRoy Forrest took the pinning the tail on the elephant prize. Ice cream cake and candy were served by Mrs. Laidley as Edith received numerous presents from her playmates.
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Uttle
Edith Laidley
Edith
Betty Redman
LeRoy Forrest
Income tax deputies to aid taxpayers in southern California
The collector of Internal Revenue Galen H. Welch will assign about 75 deputies to assist with 1931 income tax returns. Locations include Barstow Harvey House February 16 17 Cement Plant Victorville February 15 Needles Hotel Needles February 18 19 24 and San Bernardino Federal Building February 15 to March 15.
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Barstow
Needles
Internal Revenue
Galen H. Welch
Calfornia
Harvey
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T. Q. McKlin
George Henderson
P T. A
Miss Cook's
Shovel Brigade
Bridge Club
Garrette Moores
Mrs. Claude Long
Daisy Johnson
Francis
Oro Grande
Boulder Dam
Mojave Whiting Company
Mart
Mojave Mart Company
Wila
Evensens
Homestead
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