New Year Boosts Business and Mining Hopes in Barstow Daggett Area
In Victorville and Barstow growth continues with new buildings, homes, and a major hospital planned. Miners report activity in the hills as Southern Territories Power extends lines toward mining sites. J H Christensen’s Grand View Mining Group advances 14 claims in Little Ord Mountain with an 8000 pack plate mill and ore values from $10 to $20, signaling potential riches and regional economic impact.
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San Bernardino County
Victorville
Barstow
Calico
Ord
North d
Daggett
Southern Terras Power Company
Grand View Mining Group
J.H. Christensen
Santa Monica
Minig
J. W. Joy
Little Ord
Mr. Christensen
Christensen
Grand View
Little Ord Mountain
Newlyweds from Las Vegas Visit Barstow Relatives
Mr and Mrs Cal Waggoner of Los Angeles stopped in Barstow for a few hours on their way home from Las Vegas where they wed earlier in the week. Cal is a cousin of Lloyd Tiernan and the visit delighted Mr and Mrs Tiernan. Cal works for California Title Guarantee Company, started in Los Angeles by his father O J Waggoner and now run by his brother W P Waggoner.
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Cal Waggoner
Los Angeles
Barstow
Las Vegas
Lloyd Tiernan
Cal
W. P. Waggoner
Barstow Printer Publishes Orange Show Boost Booklet
Barstow Printer publishes a booster booklet to promote the Orange Show and Inland Empire in northern San Bernardino County. The edition targets tourists entering California and guests at the National Orange Show planned for next month at the county seat.
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Inland Empire
San Bernardino Mountains
Barstow
California
Midnight Stroll and Mud Bind Rose Mine Journey
J R Burke and local officials recount a night hike from Death Valley to Rose Mine. Bob’s car stalled in mud near the lock as the party faced a cold creek and treacherous road conditions.
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J. R. Burke
Standard Oil Company
Bob
Rose Mine
Pole
Record Held by Kentucky Lodge
Louisville Lodge No. 460 leads Kentucky lodges with about 690 members and twelve Thirty-third Degree Scottish Rite Masons. The lodge also lists twelve Knights Commander of the Court of Honour, including three Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky and one Grand Commander of the Supreme Council.
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Louisville
Court of Honour
Grand Lodge of
Kentucky
Supreme Council
New Building At Camp Cajon By M J Meeker
M J Meeker enlarges his Camp Cajon garage and adds a handsome front to the business house. Travelers through the Cajon Pass will receive courteous treatment at the Meekers store restaurant and garage.
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M. J. Meeker
Camp Cajon
Cajon Pass
Meekers
Mr and Mrs Harvey Schmitz Spend Christmas in Ontario
Mr and Mrs Harvey Schmitz spent the Christmas holiday in Ontario. A family reunion was held at the home of a sister of Mr Schmitz.
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Harvey Schmitz
Ontario
Schmitz
Mr and Mrs Wallace Miller Visit San Francisco During Holidays
Mr and Mrs Wallace Miller traveled to San Francisco to spend the holidays visiting friends and enjoying the city sights.
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Wallace Miller
San Francisco
Boyce Spent Holidays with Friends in Long Beach
M. A. Boyce enjoyed holiday time in Long Beach visiting friends and sharing festive moments.
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M. A. Boyce
Long Beach
Berkeley Life Sciences Building Plans Revealed
The Life Sciences Building on the University of California Berkeley campus will measure 450 feet in length, 280 feet in width, and rise five stories. This new academic facility signals a major expansion in campus science infrastructure.
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Life Sciences
Berkeley
University of California
Young Welsh laid to rest in Inglewood
Clarence M. Welsh an 18 year old son of Mr and Mrs P T Welsh of Yermo died at Santa Fe hospital Los Angeles on New Year’s Day at 7 PM Following injuries at work for the railroad at Yermo which led to the amputation of one leg last July He died two weeks after being readmitted to the hospital Survived by his parents and siblings Helen Marie Tom Bob and Carl The Welsh family and Arrowhead route foreman for the State Highway Department received community sympathy in their loss.
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Clarence M. Welsh
P. T. Welsh
Yermo
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
Young Welsh
Welsh
Helen
San Francisco
Marie
Tom
Bob
Carl
Mr. Welsh
State Highway Department
Dagezett
Yermo East
Barstow Sees Interest From Chain Stores On Possible Opening
Local news notes visiting representatives from two chain stores exploring a Barstow store. Mrs. E L Pitcher has been ill after a business trip to Los Angeles. Alfred and George Henderson attended the Stanford versus Pennsylvania game in Pasadena on New Year’s Day. Mr and Mrs L E Tiernan were at the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena for New Year’s. Mr and Mrs Walter Mudgett spent Christmas holidays in Barstow visiting their parents.
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Barstow
E. L. Pitcher
Los Angeles
Alfred and
George Henderson
Stanford
Pennsylvania
Pasadena
L. E. Tiernan
Walter Mudgett
Burke
George Siemon
Harvey Mosier
Atttendance
Judge Henderson
Ben Zentmire
Even Evenson
Clinton Whitlow
A. A.true
Chas. Brass
George Cunningham
Mike O'Chea
Henry Miller
Issac McRae
House
Lioyd E
Tiernan
Miss Mary Walker Hosts Christmas Stay in Long Beach
Miss Mary Walker of Long Beach spent Christmas holidays at the home of her sister, Mrs. Isaac McRae.
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Mary Walker
Long Beach
Isaac McRae
Miss Sproule Visits Hinkley Parents Amid Rose Tournament
Miss Sproule of San Francisco visits her Hinkley parents while Mrs. C E Pray and Mrs. Raymond Leonard join friends in Los Angeles to attend the Rose Tournament in Pasadena on Monday.
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Miss Sproule
San Francisco
Hinkley
C. E. Pray
Raymond Leonard
Los Angeles
Pasadena
Editor thanks Minneola correspondent for Christmas edition remarks
The editor expresses gratitude to a Minneola correspondent for complimentary remarks about the Christmas edition this week.
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Minneola
Barstow Antlers Club Dance Ends Old Year Cheerfully
The annual New Year’s Eve dance by the Barstow Antlers Club drew a large crowd, marking the end of the old year and the welcome of the new one with lively celebration and social cheer.
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Antlers
Barstow Antlers Club
Announcement of New Chevrolet Prices and Line
The Chevrolet company unveils a complete new line following its record year of one million units, signaling an era of heightened activity. The new model, dubbed the Biggar and Better Chevrolet, succeeds the Most Beautiful Chevrolet and adds refinements that strengthen its appeal across the United States.
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Chevrolet
United States
General Motors
Automobile Industry
Kiwanis Club installs New Officers at Barstow meeting
Barstow Kiwanis Club held a turkey banquet to honor outgoing officers and greet new ones led by president Burke. A. Haven Smith of Redlands spoke on Kiwanis purpose and community boosters, with high attendance marks cited for 1927.
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Kiwanis Club
Ofiers Witney
Burke
Barstow
P T A Meeting Plans and Fund Totals
The P T A met last Tuesday with a $115.81 balance reported by the treasurer. Dance profits of $10.25 and a board party net $12.04. They discussed bus service, arranged for film projectors, and approved a mimeograph purchase for the grammar school. Founders Day set for February 17 evening.
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Grammar School
Missus Fry
Prather
Pfau
Former teachers greet B U H S with memories
Miss Viola C. Kelly of Detroit Miss Valborg Helseth of St. Paul Miss Vera Thomas of Crystal Lake Minn Mrs Winnifred Mills Knapp of Presho S D Mrs Esther Ireland Keteisen of Fresno Mrs Jessie Metzger Williams of Hanford Mr Melvin Ricks of Compton Mrs Marjorie Hitzier Pitkin of L A Mr George A Crain of Inglewood Harry B Thomas of Alhambra School reopened Tuesday with nearly all back after a wonderful vacation Only three weeks remain before the half year ends.
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Viola C. Kelly
Detroit
Valborg Helseth
St. Paul
Vera Thomas
Crystal Lake
Minn
Winnifred Mills Knapp
Presho
Esther Ireland Keteisen
Fresno
Jessie Metzger Williams
Hanford
Melvin Ricks
Compton
Marjorie Hitzier Pitkin
L. A
George A. Crain
Inglewood
Harry B. Thomas
Alhambra
Vihels Spend Week in Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs Steve Vihel are spending a week in Los Angeles. They plan to visit local sights and attend events during their stay.
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Steve Vihel
Los Angeles
Auto crash on Mirmeola Road injures two youths
A two young men were injured when their car overturned on Mirmeola Road near the crest while traveling east. Dr. Graham attended to their injuries at the scene or nearby medical facility.
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Mirmeola Road
Graham
Party at Williams Home Delights Eight Guests
Mrs. Chas. Williams entertained eight ladies with a delightful bridge party at her home on Tuesday evening. Two tables of bridge were played with Mrs. Otto Christensen winning high score and receiving a silver plated pie plate with a pyrex inset. Refreshments included pineapple salad assorted cakes and coffee as guests praised Mrs. Williams as a charming hostess.
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Chas. Williams
Otto Christensen
Mrs. Williams
City Meat Market Promises 1928 Advertisements
A. J. Pendleton, proprietor, announces City Meat Market will run yearlong advertising in the local paper. The market is described as a booster for local industries and notes its own modern refrigeration plant and premier county market position.
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City Meat Market
A. J. Pendleton
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R. F. Dickensen
Dickensen
Christenen
Kentucky Lodge
Kiwanis
Leon P. Whitney
Starvey Mosier
Arthur Farrar
S. Hill
Rea. Burke
Williams
Robert Winfield Laniels
Chicago
Charles E. Erbsiein
Daniels, Bodde, Tone & Challenger
Valparaiso University
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