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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1929
Page
8
Constable Ed Harris reports the road from Barstow to Stoddard Wells via Big Bear Valley is in its best condition for several years after a trip on the route last weekend. Harris was on a business trip along the road during the past weekend.
Mrs. Pence hosted weekend visitors including Mr. and Mrs. S A Glover from Santa Ana and Mr. and Mrs L Birden and family from Long Beach. Also Mr and Mrs Chas Glover and family from Rivera and nurse Clarice Glover at Mojave River Valley hospital Victorville, with Mr and Mrs Jay Woods from Rivera.
A telephone was installed at Constable Ed Harris home, number 5381. Mr and Mrs BE Bradford returned to Barstow from a three week trip east spending time with Mrs Bradford's Missouri family and Chicago detour. EB R Bradford a Western Union telegraph operator is local. William Fitzpatrick will begin work in Barstow as auto mechanic for John Chambers. George Roberts was reported dead and then believed alive after a hospital stay in San Bernardino.
Mrs. Bessie R. Price married Mr. I. P. Haney on January 5 at the home of Miss Grace Howe in Pasadena, with the ceremony conducted by Dr. Freeman of the First Presbyterian Church.
At the regular monthly meeting of the Hinkley Chamber of Commerce all officers were re elected for the coming year. BH M Kinslow was named president J A Malink vice president M H Bullock secretary and Dr Roy Chapin treasurer. The board includes W J Dewey D N Falvey W P Hodge Ray Kelly A Speth E M Kinslow and M H Bullock. Committees on roads and rabbit extermination reported progress. Refreshments followed the session, signaling a new year of active effort.
A stove sparked blaze that ruined Claude H Longs modern four room house this Thursday afternoon. Mrs Agnes Wright and her children Willard and Virginia were absent at the time. Insurance covered building and furniture partly. Volunteers fought flames saving nearby garage and a Willard Wright residence within twenty feet. Fire Chief BE White and crews refilled chemical tanks as George Cunningham and George Henderson operated the chemical engine assisting a bucket brigade to keep the fire contained to the home.
A theft occurred after midnight when the Owl Service Station pump locks were broken and the gasoline hose cut in two. About 12 to 15 gallons were taken. it is unclear if a local resident or a tourist committed the crime.
W K Millett of Daggett is in Loma Linda hospital. His friends wish him a speedy recovery. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE for any debt contracted against TATE S CAFE. Wm. M. Tate, Osdick Calif. 1-10-31p.
Rent for one of the new cement rooms in Cozy Cove on First Street with electricity and easy terms. See Henderson and Nicklin. Dated 12-27.
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