Behind River Water Scheme In Mojave Valley
A San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce debate on a 3 million dollar plan to develop 1000 inches of Mojave River surplus water for San Bernardino, with two powerhouses in Devil Canyon and water rights purchase, was rejected. The item follows broader water law changes and ongoing efforts to spur new industrial growth in Barstow Daggett and surrounding Mojave River Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Nicklin
Barstow
San Bernardino
Los Angeles Times
Mojave River
Royal H. Mack
Chamber of Commerce
Ralph E. Swing
Devil Canyon
Dix van Dyke
Daggett
Barstow Poised to Form Local Tennis Club
Local enthusiasts form a nucleus for a Barstow Tennis Club to develop talent, select a team, and challenge nearby clubs. A non profit group would fund a tennis net and supplies with small fees. Regular players include F. J. Goellner, Loretta Klepfer, R. H. McMann Jr, Ruth Parish, and G. C. Gilson who play weekly at Barstow high school courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
F. J. Goellner
Loretta Klepfer
R. H. McMann, Jr
Ruth Parish
G. C. Gilson
Barstow High School
New Year Communion and Cliff Dwellers Talk at Congregational Church
The Congregational Church invites worshipers to a New Year Communion service next Sunday with a sermon on Your Fortune Told for 1931. An evening lecture by Rev. Reid explores the Cliff Dwellers. Mary Deuchrass will sing an obligato. a 2:30 Sunday rally by San Bernardino county Christians is announced with state and county leaders attending. Watch Night on Wednesday closes the week with a devotional and social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Mary Deuchrass
San Bernardino County
F. M. Barney
Howard Brown
Brown
News of Friends In Barstow And Ihistrict
Mr and Mrs Brooks Tabor left Tuesday for San Francisco to spend New Years with Mr and Mrs Dell Whitney They will return Saturday Andy Christensen and family spent Sunday in Randburg with Andy's brother Jim Christensen Dad Griffith for many years employed at the Central Garage is now in charge of the gas oil and tires at the Charley Mitchell Garage His advertisement appears elsewhere in this issue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks Tabor
San Francisco
Dell Whitney
Andy Christensen
Randburg
Andy
Jim Christensen
Griffith
Central Garage
Charley Mitchell
Mrs Hokum and Johnsons Spend Christmas Together
Mrs E W Hokum of Hollywood and her son visited for Christmas with the P F Johnson family. Mrs Hokum and Mrs Johnson are sisters, bringing holiday family reunion to the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Hokum
Hollywood
P. F. Johnson
Hokum
Mrs. Johnson
Christmas Visit Of Carl Jordan And Fenton Young
Carl Jordan and Fenton Young spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at the home of Mrs. E B Easley in San Bernardino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Jordan
Fenton Young
E. B. Easley
Carl
San Bernardino
Mrs Annie Wallace Visits Los Angeles Family
Mrs Annie Wallace of Los Angeles arrived Tuesday to spend a few days of the old and of the new year with her son Charlie Wallace, sharing time with family and friends during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Wallace
Los Angeles
Charlie Wallace
Wallace Millers Visit Barstow on Weekend Trip
Mr and Mrs Wallace Miller of Berkeley spent Sunday night in Barstow with Mr and Mrs H L Miller parents of Wallace. They left the next day by auto for Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Miller
Berkeley
Barstow
H. L. Miller
Wallace
Los Angeles
Mrs Meek Spends Christmas in Phoenix with Mother
Mrs. A. R. Meek spent Christmas in Phoenix Arizona with her mother Mrs. P. T. West. She returned home Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Meek
Phoenix
Arizona
P. T. West
Christmas Guests Visit Edward Evans Family
Mr and Mrs Edward Evans hosted Christmas guests including Mrs J H Evans and son Walter mother and brother of Edward from Long Beach and Mr O R Murphy from Los Angeles in a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Evans
J. H. Evans
Walter
Edward
Long Beach
O. R. Murphy
Los Angeles
Myrtle Meek Celebrates Christmas in Santa Barbara
Myrtle Meek enjoyed Christmas and several days following in Santa Barbara, relaxing and sightseeing with family and friends. She visited vacation spots, shared meals, and relished the festive season away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Meek
Santa Barbara
Caley Family Spend Christmas in San Bernardino
Mr and Mrs W E Caley and their little daughter spent Christmas in San Bernardino visiting relatives and enjoying holiday warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Caley
San Bernardino
Business visitors in San Bernardino on Tuesday
Mrs. Elmo Alman and Fred Bauer of Bauer and Slaton traveled to San Bernardino as business visitors on Tuesday, meeting local contacts and discussing potential collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Alman
Fred Bauer
Bauer and Slaton
San Bernardino
Miss Glenda Miller Attends New Year's Dance in San Bernardino
Miss Glenda Miller of San Bernardino attended a New Year's dance with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Geo Patton. The event highlighted local social circles and featured prominent residents from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenda Miller
San Bernardino
Geo. Patton
Connie Bradford Joins Barstow Beauty Shop Staff
Connie Bradford of Yermo has begun work at the Barstow Beauty Shop, adding to the salon’s styling team. Her appointment broadens service options for local clients in Barstow and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Bradford
Yermo
Barstow
Mr and Mrs Harry Dobbs Drive To San Bernardino Sunday
Mr and Mrs Harry Dobbs motored to San Bernardino Sunday in their car for a day trip. Their excursion highlights a pleasant leisure outing with a focus on travel and family.
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Mrs
Harry Dobbs
San Bernardino
Allmans Spend Christmas in Long Beach Home
Mr and Mrs Elmo Allman with their children and Mrs Allman’s sister Miss N J Shumate celebrated Christmas in Long Beach at the residence of Mrs C E Slaton. Mrs Slaton is the grandmother of the two Allman boys.
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Elmo Allman
Promotion of Mr James Moore at Los Angeles plant
Friends of Mr and Mrs James Moore formerly of Barstow learn of Mr Moore’s promotion to labor superintendent at the Los Angeles Firestone Tire and Rubber Co with an office at the plant Mrs Moore teaches and Jim was formerly employed by Standard Oil Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Moore
Barstow
Moore
Los Angeles
H J Jacksons Move Into Modern Barstow Home
The H J Jackson family have moved into a new Barstow residence on Frederick Street. The house is noted as highly attractive and equipped with modern electric amenities including an electric ice refrigerator an electric stove and an electric water heater with electric lighting fixtures.
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H. J. Jackson
Frederick Street
Barstow
Deputy Sheriff Farley Injured by Fall in Barstow
Victorville deputy sheriff J. Farley was injured in Barstow when he slipped on icy cement while crossing from his car at the Barstow Garage. He struck the back of his head and remained unconscious from about 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. FE. Farley
Victorville
Barstow
Farley
Tony
Miss Margaret McKinney Moves to Arcadia
A farewell party honored Miss Margaret McKinney at the Ochoa home Saturday night. She left Sunday for Arcadia where she and a sister will open a beauty parlor, after working the past year for Mrs. Patton.
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Margaret McKinney
Mike Ochoa
Miss McKinney
Arcadia
Patton
Guests at Skilling Home Share Holiday Visit
Miss Charleen Smith and Miss Beaumont, former high school teachers, visited Mr. and Mrs. James Skilling. Beaumont stayed from Christmas through Sunday, Smith arrived Sunday and left Tuesday. Mrs. Skilling teaches at the high school, and her friends taught there at that time.
Former Residents Host House Party in Crestline Weekend
Barstow natives Mr. and Mrs. George Deskins joined out of town guests hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C. C. McIntyre in San Bernardino. A turkey dinner followed by cards, a Crestline cabin breakfast, and Lake Arrowhead ice skating punctuated the visit. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Falconer Redondo, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Leahy Needles, Mr. and Mrs. Bartram Los Angeles, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Eldridge San Bernardino.
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George Deskins
C. C. McIntyre
San Bernardino
Barstow
Crestline
Lake Arrowhead
Local Contractors named Thursby and Baxter in project notes
Mrs Priscilla Lester a teacher has been quite ill the past week with illness surrounding a local project led by contractors Thursby and Baxter.
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Lamps Thursby & Baxter
Priscilla Lester
Harry Kelly Jr Visits Long Beach for New Year Visit
Harry Kelly Jr traveled to Long Beach to spend New Year's with his aunt, planning a quiet holiday. The trip centers on family gathering and seasonal greetings.
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Harry Kelly, Jr
Long Beach
Harris Family Vacation in Winslow Arizona
Mr and Mrs Ed Harris and daughter Joyce spent from Friday until Tuesday in Winslow Arizona with relatives of Mrs Harris.
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Ed Harris
Joyce
Winslow
Arizona
Harris
Mrs Beimer and Son Lawrence Visit Fullerton Guests
Mrs. M. A. Beimer and her son Lawrence left Monday for Fullerton to visit Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Gouldin and to spend time in Los Angeles. They expect to return home on Friday.
Nevin Wins Door Prize at PTA Dance
Fred Nevins of Cunningham Pharmacy won the door prize a fancy auto robe at the Christmas night PTA dance. Many out of town guests attended and the PTA announced they were well pleased with attendance.
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Fred Nevins
Cunningham Pharmacy
Christmas Guests and Jail Improvements in Daggett
Mr and Mrs L G Smith of Long Beach were Christmas guests of the Morris family of Daggett. The Daggett jail received a Christmas donation this week. Water has been piped to the building, two new banks were built and a high wire fence built around the building. Continued on last page.
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L. G. Smith
Long Beach
Morris
Daggett
Daggett Jail
Prosperity New Year Dance Welcomes 1931 at Amboy Barstow
The Antlers Club hosted a New Year’s Eve Prosperity Dance with attendees from Amboy Los Angeles Hollywood San Bernardino Victorville and Barstow. Otis McCain won the door prize and Miss Winifred Lowthian the best dressed lady while Jimmy Kerr won best dressed man. The orchestra played four hours of continuous dancing as the crowd celebrated the year’s arrival.
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Antlers Club
Amboy
Barstow
Los Angeles
Hollywood
San Bernardino
Victorville
Otis McCain
Winifred Lowthian
Jimmy Kerr
Barstow Printer Attends Tournament of Roses Parade
After leaving the Antlers Club dance on New Year’s Eve, the Barstow Printer force drove to Pasadena to witness the Tournament of Roses parade and the Alabama Washington football game.
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Antlers
Barstow Printer Force
Pasadena
Alabama Routs Washington State In Rose Bowl Showdown
Alabama defeated Washington State 24 to 0 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on New Year’s Day. Strong eastern team, long Alabama passes, and a 160 piece Pasadena Bulldog Band highlighted the game under fine weather with a brief late rain.
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Alabama
Washington State University
Pasadena
Washington
University of Washington
Pasadena Bulldog Band
Local Residents Attend Tournament of Roses in Pasadena
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Goellner joined several hundred representatives from the district at the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena on New Year’s.
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Fred Goellner
Pasadena
New Years
Brothers to Meet After Thirty Two Years
After a separation of thirty two years two Santa Fe employees will meet. The welcome visitor is Frank Davis of Newton Kansas and his brother S M Davis a 3 yard foreman.
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Santa Fe
Frank Davis
Newton
Kansas
S. M. Davis
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