Barstow prospects push for mining growth and dam vote
Barstow boosters outline plans for local mining support including Ord Mountain mill with twenty workers and a $10 per ton gold deposit. They urge a Barstow delivery truck and wholesale house, note alfalfa, moss control, Kramer Hills mining activity, and a Utah Boulder Dam vote. Barstow markets expand with lead copper zinc, Copper City ores, and new factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Nicklin
Ord Mountain Mill
Ord Mountain
Barstow
Millois
R. W. Chapin
Ladies Night At 20-30 Club Meeting
Seventy five attend the 20-30 Glob meeting on Tuesday night. Mr. Perdy served as speaker delivering forty minutes of comedy while the audience responded with smiles and laughs. The 20 30 orchestra led by Al Henderson played with Van Amen on piano. Members contributed to the kitty as President Davies urged support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20-30
Mr. Perdy
20 30
al Henderson
van Amen
Fines
Kitty
Davies
Carl Jordan
Salvation Army
Almond Hotel Owner Curley Chambers Returns Home
J. J. Curley Chambers proprietor of the Almond Hotel in Randsburg has spent the past weeks in Los Angeles under medical care and was expected to return to his hotel this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. (Curley) Chambers
Almond
Randsburg
Los Angeles
Mrs Leslie Curtis Visits Barstow With Wenderson Family
Mrs. Leslie Curtis from Inglewood spent Saturday in Barstow accompanying her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Wenderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Curtis
Inglewood
Barstow
L. J. Wenderson
Creamery Ad Calls Mojave Valley Property Owners
An important local advertisement urges all property owners in the Mojave River Valley district to invest in a new creamery organization. Contacts listed include H. L. Miller president Leland Jonas secretary and Harry A. Moon manager. Residents outside the district are encouraged to support the dairy venture by buying stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Creamery Organization
Mead
H. L. Miller
Leland Jonas
Harry A. Moon
Creamery Association
Prominent visitors from Los Angeles visit desert
Mr and Mrs Rowe Sanderson from Los Angeles spent a weekend in the desert, staying at the Harvey House after a trip via Mint Canyon Palmdale and Victorville. A Saturday sandstorm disrupted their excursion to the Rand mining district on the way to Randsburg, then they returned to Los Angeles Sunday. Sanderson is president of the California Truck Company and the Metropolitan Warehouse Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Rowe Sanderson
Harvey House
Mint Canyon
Palmdale
Victorville
Rand Mining District
Randsburg
Sanderson
California Truck Company
Metropolitan Warehouse Company
Benefit Bridge Party At Rose Inn By Barstow Club
A Barstow Woman's Club bridge event drew a crowd of ladies at the Rose Inn. Score cards and decorations followed a red white and blue patriotic theme with high scores awarded to Mesdames Gouldin Lester and W W Bagby. Nellie Copper received a decorative pillow and Mrs Robert White crafted the score cards. Refreshments included fruit salad in gelatin hot rolls and coffee. The organizing committee is praised for a successful afternoon though the total receipts were not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Inn
Barstow
Robert White
Barstow News Notes From Friends And Visitors
Almer Cunningham and family weekend in Los Angeles. Reginald Knaggs visited Clinton McKinnon at Redlands University. Principal Flurst and family in LA with wife and son visiting Barstow later. Marvin McCoy orders Chevrolet coach for March delivery. Conductor Cardwell buys 1928 Chevrolet sedan from Archibald of Vermo. Mrs H L Miller visiting son Wallace and wife in Berkeley. Mormon elders Reeves of Salt Lake and Riggs of Springville arrive in Barstow for two to three weeks of missionary work. Mr and Mrs Joe Whalen in Los Angeles today. Mrs Lillian Jones and daughter Helen business visitors in LA. Antler Club plans St Patrick dance Saturday March 16 with Bailey’s Orchestra from San Bernardino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas R. Reeves
Salt Lake
A. F. Riggs
Springville
Utah
Mormon Church
Birgstow
Barstow
Weeves
Joe Whalen
Los Angeles
Lillian Jones
Hellen
Mrs Floyd leaves Santa Fe index clerk post for Needles assignment
Mrs M A Floyd who has served as Santa Fe index clerk for several years departed Sunday to join the office of the superintendent in Needles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Floyd
Santa Fe
Needles
George Scott Returns Home From New York City Trip
George Scott brother in law of Homer Ryerson of Daggett has returned home after an extended trip to New York City. It was reported George was successfully playing the stock market last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Scott
Homer Ryerson
Daggett
New York City
George
Larson Couple Travel After Sister-in-Law's Death
Mr and Mrs Leonard Larson departed Friday to Marshall Michigan due to the death of Mrs Larson's sister. Larson serves as cashier at the local American Railway Express office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Larson
Marshall
Michigan
Narrow escapes at True residence in week
The A. A. True residence faced two close calls this week. Initially coal gas buildup in a heater caused an explosion that enveloped the room corner. Later Mrs. True was cooking when shoe string potatoes and a kettle of grease boiled over without further incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. True
Evans Visitors Include Aunt and Uncle from Los Angeles and Iowa
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Evans received Mrs. Evans aunt Mrs. W. E. Henry of Los Angeles and I. B. Hunt of Denison Iowa as guests. Mr. Hunt arrived from the east and plans to continue the visit in Los Angeles with his sister Mrs. Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Evans
Evans
W. E. Henry
Los Angeles
I. B. Hunt
Dennison
Iowa
Hunt
Henry
Mrs Evans Notified of Grandmother's Death in Albuquerque
Mrs Edward Evans was summoned to see her mother Mrs Drumm who died at an Albuquerque hospital after being ill three weeks ago and the prior weekend. The Evanses received a telegram confirming the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Evans
Langworthy Leaves for Oregon After Father's Death
Local high school teacher Mr Langworthy travels to Oregon following his father's death. Miss Craig of Los Angeles substitutes during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langworthy
Oregon
Miss Craig
Los Angeles
Barstow Visitors Attend Orange Show Last Thursday
Mr and Mrs Addison and grandpa Addison Helen McDonald Mrs De Wolf Mr and Mrs Claude Whatley and Laura Woney and Mr and Mrs F J Wilson were Barstow visitors to the Orange Show last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison
Grandpa Addison
Helen McDonald
de Wolf
Claude Whatley
Laura Woney
F. J. Wilson
Barstow
Branding eggs at the ranch to boost sales
A farmer is urged to use private containers printed with his name to market eggs. He should handle the eggs carefully so customers can trust the brand. Merchants and customers will learn to depend on the ranch brand and demand eggs from it, with advertising paying dividends.
Motor trip to Las Vegas from Los Angeles ends for Mortinsens
Mr and Mrs Peter Mortinsen and Mr and Mrs Wm OConnor of Los Angeles drove to Las Vegas this weekend. Mrs OConnor, aunt of Mrs Mortinsen, stayed to spend the week. her husband returned to Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Mortinsen
Wm. O'Connor
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Batter Up poem feature by C Lawrence Hawthorne
Readers are reminded of a poetry series on page two written by C Lawrence Hawthorne titled Batter Up. The publication invites old time baseball fans to enjoy the verses and reflects on the sport in a literary form across recent installments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Lawrence Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Kiwanis Lieut Cov Visits Barstow for Talk
California Nevada Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor Harold Tiernan visited Barstow for the weekly meeting where Lloyd Tiernan welcomed him as speaker. Miss Mary Lynn performed two piano numbers, Phil Hurst raffled a cake raising about ten dollars, and visitors from Riverside joined. After the meeting, the board discussed plans, including Barstow tree planting and irrigation water supplies this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Tiernan
Barstow
Kiwanis
Lloyd Tiernan
Mary Lynn
Wm. O’hearn
Pasadena
J. H. Murphy
San Francisco
Arthur Farrar
Philip Hurst
Riverside
Peddington
Fd Dales
Charley Reed
Riverside Club
Frank Butts
Dam settlement near Santa Fe planned Monday
Reported settlement of Boulder Dam case near Santa Fe is expected to be reached Monday, with Santa Fe officials coordinating the talks and the region awaiting outcome.
Barstow Visit Of San Francoiso Cosmetology Chairman
Mr. F. F. Leitner chairman of the Department of Cosmetology of the San Francoiso Chamber of Commerce is visiting Barstow this week at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Forrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Leitner
San Francoiso
Mrs White Returns From Trip After Daughters Illness
Mrs FE L White went to Los Angeles after a telegram reported her daughter Bernice was ill. On arrival she learned Bernice, a college student, has a spinal injury from high school six years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. L. White
Los Angeles
Bernice
Barstow Visit By Southern Sierra Power Official
Leon Heseman of the Commercial Department of Southern Sierra Power Company toured Barstow visiting local superintendent I. M. Mosier to discuss regional energy matters and ongoing projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Heseman
The
Southern
Meek Visitors Visit County Seat This Week
Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Meek were visitors to the county seat this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Meek
Funeral for Frank J. May Held in Barstow
The funeral for Frank J. May a former Santa Fe employee who died in Los Angeles last Thursday will be at 1 30 p m today at J W Woodhouse funeral parlors with Rev J G Carmichael of the First Baptist church officiating Interment will be in Mountain View cemetery San Bernardino Sun
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. May
Santa Fe
Barstow
Los Angeles
J. W. Woodhouse
J. G. Carmichael
First Baptist Church
Mountain View Cemetery
San Bernardino
Airplane crashes into power lines near Barstow during solo flights
Cadet McElwee suffered skull fracture and leg injuries after his plane struck Southern Sierras Power lines while flying west along the Old Trails Highway. The crash, at about 3 PM, damaged multiple towers and forced emergency power shifts to keep service to San Bernardino area. Cadet Hummel escaped serious injuries though his plane burned after triggering a 2200 volt line and a 32,000 volt transformer near Victorville Bryman district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Mosier
Southern Sierras Power Company
Barstow
March Field
Hummel and
McElwee
BE. W. McElwee
Victorville
San Bernardino
Southern California Edison
San Diego Consolidated Gas & Electric Systems
Cadet Hummel
Bryman Distributing Service
Rich Ore Found in Hirst Deep Calico Mining
The Zenda Gold Mining Company, a New York firm, began deep mining in Calico. Core drilling showed extensive ore including a 40 ounce body. They plan a 500 foot shaft with water at 300 feet and intend to 340 level and beyond, with a 350 ton daily mill and cyanide tanks. An additional 1000 foot shaft is planned, with stockholders meeting March 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calico
Zenda Gold Mining Company
New York
Buyig
Calico Hills
Caliente
Dave Morgan
John Kasser
Capital Needed in Calico to Grow Mining District
Prominent mining men urge businesslike dealings by claim holders to attract capital and develop properties. Capital waits to enter the famed district as the Zenda and similar firms conduct theftlike operations, exposing underground values and potential riches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calico
Former Barstow People Have Reunion
Mesdames W A Burch Geo J Deskins and C L Garver entertained former Barstow residents from Los Angeles last weekend. The group played bridge at Mrs Deskins home with awards of bead necklaces a fancy apron. They dined at the Harvey House with holiday color themed decor then attended a Boy Scout benefit dance at the Rose Inn. Saturday a Calico trip followed by tea at the Rose Inn and a prize for Mre Warren Bagby. An evening at Mrs Deskins home concluded the visit with out-of-town guests returning Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
W. A. Burch
Geo. J. Deskins
C. L. Garver
Lo Angeles
Deskins
McIntyre
Margare Sloan
Th Harvey
Rose Inn
Calico
Warren Bagby
Daggett
Margaret Sloan
Daisy MacDougall
Carl Hopping
Albert Craig
Walter Robert
A. Burch
Luminosa Family Spends Sunday in Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs A Luminosa and their children spent last Sunday in Los Angeles with a brief family outing. the record notes a quiet domestic excursion and a minor holiday mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Luminosa
Los Angeles
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mojave River Valley
John Kennedy
Kennedy
Copper City Minerals
Copper City
Slocum
Dam
Utah Legislatue
Boulder Dam
Senate
Congress
Henderson & Nicklin
Parstow
Perdy
Barstow Woman's Club
Barnes Circus
Clyde Orr
Fords
B. F. Gouldin
E. L. White
Benefit Bridge Party
Andiistrict
Almer Cunningham
Reginald Knaggs
Clinton McKinnon
Redlands University
Clinton
Flurst
Marvin McCoy
Newberry
Cardwell
Mr. Archibald of
Vermo
Mrs. H. L. Miller
Wallace Miller
Berkeley
Antler Club
St. Patrick
Baileys Orchestra
Lennie McKinnon
Redlands
Glendale
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