Governor Richardson Opens National Orange Show in San Bernardino
San Bernardino and Riverside counties plan special community days at the Fifteenth National Orange Show in San Bernardino from February 19 to March 1. Governor Richardson will be guest of honor on opening day and officially open the new show building. An auto caravan from Needles, with 40 cars and Needles high school students, will perform. The show features San Bernardino county mineral resources and the Rand district brick of gold bullion exhibit.
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San Bernardino
Riverside
Friend W. Richardson
Chamber of Commerce Secretaries
Southern California
Richardson
Naw
Needles
Irene Blackburn
San Bernardino County
State Bureau of Mines
Golden State
P. de Osdick
Mack
Moving Picture Crew Spends Ten Days in Barstow
Colleen Moore and First National Picture’s Company spent ten days near Kramer west of Barstow filming scenes for an unannounced production. The group, including Lloyd Huces Kate Price Gene Corrato Frank Brownlee Monte Collins and director Irving Cummings, enjoyed local hospitality from Casa Del Desierto hosts Mr and Mrs Witty and Ms Wren. Barstow residents watched filming at the location and welcomed the star and cast with dances and courtesies.
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Colleen Moore
First National Picture's Corporation
Barstow
Kramer
Miss Moore
Lloyd Huces
Kate Price
Gene Corrato
Frank Brownlee
Monte Collins
Irving Cummings
Mrs. Witty
Casa del Desierto
Ms. Wren
Daggett Social Round Up Highlights Card Party and Visits
D D McKenzie now in Puente spent weekend with Mr and Mrs Robert M Campbell in Daggett, after residing in Yermo. Sunday song service at the school house led by Mrs George Hellerman followed by a party hosted by Mrs Fred Storms for Grace Hoyt and Richard Lyon. Mrs Alice Hand hosted a party with cards, dancing, candy making and refreshments. prize went to Mrs Mary Golden and booby to George Scott.
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D. D. McKenzie
Puente
Robert M. Campbell
Daggett
Dr. McKenzie
Yermo
Desert
George Hellerman
Fred Storms
Grace Hoyt Andichard E. Lyon
Bell
Alice Hand
Mary Golden
George Scott
Dr Farrington Seriously Injured In Auto Accident
Dr. Farrington spent the weekend in El Monte with his family after a collision between Victorville and Barstow caused serious rib injuries. Earlier fog traffic near Barstow led to another crash involving his son, who then sustained facial injuries and was brought to Alhambra Hospital for a months long stay.
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F. A. Farrington
EL Monte
Victorville
Barstow
Dr. Farrington
Alhambra Hospital
Rand District News Full of Local Updates and Ads
A short note invites readers to check the Rand District pages for news and lively advertisements. It urges districts not represented to send in news so neighbors see their progress and community activity.
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Rand
Rer
Neiasl
Ladies Aid Elects Officers at Concrational Church
The Ladies Aid of the Concrational Church met at the Manse and elected President Mrs Isaac McRae Vice President Mrs George Drum Secretary Mrs A J Weld Treasurer Mrs J J Henderson and pianist Mrs Weld The group praised year reports and planned a Birthday event for February 11 A meeting was held at Mrs B F Gouldin's home last Thursday with a craft session and future program and refreshments planned for the Auditorium event.
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Ladies Aid
Concrational Church
Isaac McRae
George Drum
A. J. Weld
J. J. Henderson
Weld
B. F. Gouldin
Gas Price Increase Reported in Barstow
Gasoline rises to 25 cents per gallon in Barstow under Standard Oil guidance. The text notes growing demand for printed stationery as more ranchers order letterheads and envelopes, implying a surge in local business stationery needs.
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Standard Oil Company
Barstow
Vincent Garb Injured Cutting Cocoanut Shell Knife Slip
Vincent Garb suffered a peculiarly painful incident Sunday while trimming cocoanut meat. a knife slipped threatening his palm. Printer force veteran Irrank Tiernan, eight years on the job, has returned to Long Beach to reside with his wife.
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Vincent Garb
Irrank Tiernan
Long Beach
Barstow Bakery to Move Next to Lazenby Meat Market
Mr. Hudson the Barstow Bakery owner expects to relocate to a new bakery building adjoining the Lazenby Meat Market around February 15. The move marks a shift in location for the bakery business and involves nearby commercial neighbors.
Barstow Womans Club Hosts Card Party at Antler Club
The Barstow Womans Club held a public card party Friday night in Antler Club rooms. Tickets were sold at the door and in advance by Mrs A C Pratt who sold 23. Twelve tables of players competed and prizes for high score went to Mrs Chas Burnside and Lubin J Henderson. Refreshments of cake and coffee followed and the club netted $30 from the entertainment.
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Barstow
Personal Items Appearing in This Paper
Attorney Trent Penland was in town Monday from Bryman. George Drumm is in Los Angeles on business this week. Ray O'Brien was a business visitor in San Bernardino Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Marsh of Victorville were in Barstow on banking business. Mrs. Chas Brass now teaches in the grammar school two hours daily. Miss Mary Cook motored to Los Angeles Tuesday to hear Rachmaninoff. Reece Dillingham left Sunday by auto on a business trip to Berkeley. Mrs. Cooper of Redlands is visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A J Weld.
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Chas. Brass
Reece Dillingham
Berkeley
Mrs. Cooper
Redlands
A. J. Weld
Staggering thought what would a nation be without women
Digest reflects on a witty line about gender and national progress, noting a quip that a nation without women would stagnate. The brief caption frames a lively, era tone reflecting social commentary rather than a factual report.
Jim McDougall Visits Barstow from Victorville
Jim McDougall, a visitor from Victorville, stopped in Barstow during the first of the week.
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Jim McDougall
Barstow
Victorville
Getting 1926 License Plates With Certificates
Citizens may obtain the 1926 license plates by presenting white and pink certificates at the designated time and place. The policy requires the two color certificates for proof of entitlement and specifies the collection window.
Mrs Flora Curtis Excited Over Grammar School Work
Mrs Flora Curtis has been teaching in the grammar school for several weeks and expresses strong enthusiasm for her work.
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Flora Curtis
Palo Alto Man Stays at Teague Resident for Asthma
Clinton McKinnon of Palo Alto remains at the R. J. Teague residence after visiting for asthma issues.
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Clinton McKinnon
Palo Alto
R. J. Teague
Club reps to visit Barstow Garage February 6
Representatives from the Automobile Club of Southern California will be at Barstow Garage on February 6 to distribute 1925 license plates and assist motorists with registrations.
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Automobile Club of
Southern California
Barstow
Backus Family Guests Of Wetenhall in Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs Perry F Backus and daughter Helen of Los Angeles visited the J B Wetenhall family Sunday staying as guests for the day in a casual social gathering highlighting friendships between local households.
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Perry F. Backus
Helen
Los Angeles
J. B. Wetenhall
Businessmen Practicing Horseshoes Before Retirement Move
Several businessmen are shown practicing throwing horseshoes as they prepare to retire from business and relocate to Long Beach, showcasing their leisure preparation and upcoming life change.
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Long Beach
Printing initials on stationery for social correspondence
Mr and Mrs Fredericks Mrs R R Burke Mrs H L Miller and son Eugene and Mr and Mrs Robert M Campbell of Daggett were guests of the evening. They were reminded to bring boxed stationery to the drug stores and have names or monograms printed by the printer for refined social correspondence.
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Fredericks
R. R. Burke
H. L. Miller
Eugene
Robert M. Campbell
Daggett
Felix Piltz Returns After Log Day Visit to New Dillingham Building
Felix Piltz came back to We from Log on a Wednesday night in Angeles after a brief trip tied to his restaurant project slated for the new Dillingham building.
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Felix Piltz
Angeles
Jis
Dillingham
PTA Meeting Plans Fathers Night and Card Party
The Parent Teachers Association held a well attended Tuesday meeting. Plans were made to entertain the public February 20 for fathers night. A 4 card party is also planned for a future date. Tea and cake were served at the conclusion of the meeting.
High School Athletics Center Stage At Local Grounds
The high school enlivens campus life with new courts for basketball and tennis, morning noon and after school. Seniors plan San Bernardino photo trip. juniors host assembly and a bake sale. Enrollment rises with several new students. lockers expanded. quarterly exams end. Civics shifts to Economics. Glee Club rehearses operetta. Scholarship Federation Chapter 93 established. pins ordered for honors. Tennis courts ready. outsiders may use them when not in session. John Gliebe posts top typing speed of 50 wpm. many visitors noted. Miss Curtis welcomes guests.
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Maria Drumm
Grace Overton
Fay Overton
Floyd Butts
Floyd Weaver
Anna Tarbett
Gilbert Cox
Glee Club
California Scholarship
Lamp of Knowledge
C.S. F
John Gliebe
Curtis
Willetts Open Half Block Camp Ground In Williams Addition
Mr and Mrs P W Willett recently moved to Barstow from Lenwood and plan a new camp ground south of the highway in Williams addition. Three cement buildings near completion include a community kitchen with hot and cold water, a bath house with showers and laundry tubs, and the couple's four room cement cottage. Two more cottages will be built with kitchen sleeping area and bath. Trees will be planted, temporary shade erected, and a half block leveled with posts for fencing as Barstow shows growing interest.
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P. W. Willett
Barstow
Lenwood
Williams
Mrs. Willett
Hodge brothers grow alfalfa on Hicks district farm
The Hodge brothers cultivate alfalfa on 17 acres in Hicks district and have cut 127 tons for market this year. They take seven cuttings annually and the price per ton ranged from 27 to over 80 dollars. Last week they shipped two carloads to the Los Angeles market.
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Hodge Brothers
Hicks
Los Angeles
May Start Odd Fellow Lodge in Barstow
J P Hoffman Amaral R P Turner and Harry Coligny of Victorville visited Barstow this week to organize an Odd Fellows Lodge. Victorville's lodge has about ninety members and will begin building a club. Walker Jones joined the delegation as local I O C F members were asked about forming a Barstow lodge.
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J.P. Hoffman
A. §. Amaral
R. P. Turner
Harry Coligny
Victorville
Barstow
Walker Jones
I.0.c.f
Grammar School Party At Cleland Home
Eighth grade boys and girls attended a taffy pull at the Cleland home Thursday night, January 29, chaperoned by Miss Ruth Crilly. The evening featured games, music, and several piano selections by Clarice Cleland, Mary Francis, and Virginia Wright. Attending were Mrs Crilly, Marion Walsh, Elean Redman, Margaret Shuckhart, Mary Francis, Virginia Wright, Stella Smith, Eileen Moore, Clarice Cleland, Henry DeSchler, Russell Meikel, Jose Arragon, Ogden Platt, Harvey Row, Elmer Moore, Robert Wheeler, and Bruce Coleman.
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Ruth Crilly
C.T. Cleland
Clarice Cleland
Mary Francis
Virginia Wright
Mrs Crilly
Marion Walsh Elean Redman
Margaret Shuckhart
Stella Smith
Eileen Moore
Clarice Cléland
Henry DeSchler
Russel Meikel
Jose Arragon
Ogden Platt
Harvey Row
Elmer Moore
Robert Wheeler
Bruce Coleman
Samuel Gompers Masonic Lodge Formed in His Honor
A Masonic lodge named for the late labor leader Samuel Gompers is in formation. His son Henry J. Gompers, 82, will serve as Master. Gompers was a Dawson Lodge member in Washington DC, a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, and an honorary member of Kilwinning Lodge No 0 in Scotland.
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Samuel Gompers
Scotland
Train 17 axle break halts service to Los Angeles
Wednesday at Hicks a trailer axle on engine of train 17 broke forcing an emergency move to Los Angeles. Tracks were cleared by 9 30. No injuries were reported.
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Hicks
Angine
No. 17
Los Angeles
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Governor Richardson
Moving Picture Company
Daggett News
Trent Penland
Bryman
George Drumm
Ray O’brien
Mojave Desert
Mary Cook
Rachmanioff
Burstow
Willetts
Cleland
Samuel Gompers Masonic
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