Barstow Gold and Mining Prospects Stir Local Pioneers
Gold from a shaft three miles northeast of Barstow yields reports of forty dollars per ton, with potential to grow into a major mine amid nearby copper and silver interests. The Hoover policy limits silver and copper mining here, while bankers and Congress debates reforms. Desert flower forecasts, borax and potash activity, and Barstow Chamber of Commerce advocate a spring revival.
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Barstow
Hoover
Congress
Two Hundred Prison Sites Presented for Selection
A county official and a Victorville representative traveled to Los Angeles to push the Victorville site for a proposed $1,000,000 Southern California prison. Over 200 sites were reviewed, 30 were eliminated for not meeting plan specs. Victorville, Antelope Valley options and other parcels were among early contenders, with prices and acreages noted for several bids. Specifications call for 480 acres within 110 miles of LA, 200 inches water, elevation under 3,000 feet, and suitability for 2,000 inmates aged 18 to 25. The Victorville site reportedly meets all requirements.
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A. L. Doran
Ray Sperry
Victorvlle
Los Angeles
Victorville
Southern California
Commission
Joen Nery Promoted to First Lieutenant at Presidio
According to a report from the Ninth Corps Area Headquarters at the Presidio of San Francisco, John Nedvidek of the Infantry Reserve was promoted to first lieutenant. Nedvidek moved to Barstow recently from San Bernardino, is connected with Richfield Oil Company, and active in the VFW.
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Ninth Corps
Presidio of
San Francisco
John Nedvidek
Infantry
Nedvidek
Barstow
San Bernardino
the Richfield Oil Company
V.F.W
Art Night Service at Congregational Church Promotes Choir and Sermon
At 10:45 A M Sunday the pastor speaks on The Baptism of Jesus and Carl Groot leads a Young People's Chorus tryout. An Art Night Service at 7:30 features Soord s The Lost Sheep with music and story, a liturgical program, and illuminated picture. Midweek Deuteronomy study and church classes listed. Visitors in Barstow hosted Rev Crawford and Rev Soto as they plan for a pastor arrival.
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Carl Groot
Ain Countrie
Cajon Pass to gain safer highway with fewer curves
E. Q. Sullivan outlines major Cajon Pass rebuilds to replace 91 sharp curves with 32 long radii curves. Projects relocate upper section, build undergrade crossings for Santa Fe Railroad, and move Cajon Creek to stop Blue Cat slide blocks.
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Alray
Santa Fe Railroad
Gold property opened by Jackson near Ludlow
Mrs Ruth Graves of Hollywood and party visited Lavie Lake mining property nine miles west of Ludlow to inspect a gold claim located by H J Jackson of Barstow. An engineer Mr Griffith joined the party and reported gratifying findings. Financial arrangements are in place and modern mining equipment will be installed. They returned to Hollywood the next day.
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Ruth Graves
Hollywood
Lavie Lake
Mexican community leader hurt after home intrusion
Louis De Avila was struck by a disabling incident after a masked intruder removed fuses from his home light meter. His son alerted him, darkness followed, and De Avila collapsed unconscious while explaining. Taken to Santa Fe hospital, the latest report says he remains unconscious. He leads the local Mexican community and serves as San Bernardino consul’s representative.
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Luis de Avila
Impressive VFW Recruiting Obligation Broadcast Planned
A.W. Smith announces a National Broadcast January 22 at 8 80 p m featuring Commander Chief De Coe detailing the VFW obligation to a nationwide recruit class. Congressman Wright Patman will discuss cash payment of the Tombstone Bonus and Adjusted Service Certificates. Admiral Robert Coontz and the U S Marine Corps Band headline a night of entertainment as the VFW aims for record enrollment by year end 1932.
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A. W. Smith
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Chief de Coe
Wright Patman
Texas
Patman
Smith
Robert ©. Coontz
U. S. Marine Corps Band
V.F.W
U.S
Hinkley Woman's Club discusses early California Missions
The Hinkley Woman's Club met at the Hinkley schoolhouse with Mrs. H. N. Baecht presiding. Mrs. Elmer Anderson presented Spanish music while Mrs. Emma King delivered an engaging talk on the San Luis Rey and San Bernardino Missions, illustrated by pictures from the county library. The topic will continue at the next meeting.
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Hinkley
Blue Cat Slide Prompts Creek Realignment Plan
The narrative describes Blue Cat slide along the creek with Santa Fe tracks on one bank and a highway above the other. Plans shift the creek to a new channel and build the highway on a fill across the old bed, placing the road hundreds of feet from the slide and preventing repeated maintenance crews from clearing debris after heavy rains.
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Blue Cat Slide
Santa Fe
Two Killed in Head-On Collision Near Helendale
A Saturday head-on crash near Bryman killed Ralph Vienella of Chicago and his Las Vegas niece Mia Marian Ranielli. The truck driver C C Clark of Los Angeles survived. Witnesses said the speeding coupe crossed into the truck’s lane. the wreck trapped victims for about an hour before hospital transport. Vienella sought a Redlands tailor shop site. Ranielli was married to a Boulder Dam worker and mother to an eight year old.
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Grim Reaper
Bryman
Ralph Vienella
Chicago
Mia Marian Ranielli
Las Vegas
Nev
Boulder Dam
C C. Clark
Los Angeles
Witnreses
Victorville Hospital
Redlands
Vienetta
Ranlelia
Merritts Survive Two Thefts During Southern Tour
Mr and Mrs C A Merritt traveling through the south report two robberies since leaving Helendale. In San Diego a wallet with papers and traveler cheques was stolen from their apartment delaying travel. In Alabama their car was broken into taking items including Mrs Merritt s expensive coat. The note suggests armored cars for sale amid many bank failures.
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C. A. Merritt
Helendale
San Diego
Merritts
Birthday Party at Johnson Homestead Honored Oscar Westendorp
Oscar Westendorp of Barstow attended a birthday dinner at Mrs. Daisy Johnson's home in Barstow Monday evening. A six o'clock meal followed cake presented by Mrs. Clevenger, with guests Francis Johns es Genevieve Ramsty and Mr and Mrs C W Martin plus Mr and Mrs Homer Cleven ger.
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Johnson Homestead
Oscar Westendorp
Barstow
Daisy
Johnson
Burden Attends Blue & White Stores Meeting in San Bernardino
Charles C. Burden a Helendale merchant attended the Blue and White Stores meeting in San Bernardino Tuesday confirming local merchant interest in the cooperative plan.
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Charles C. Burden
Helendale
Blue & White
San Bernardine
U S Surveyors Work in Helendale District
Two United States Geological Survey crews have been in the Helendale district in recent days conducting topographical surveys. One crew operates from Victorville, the other from Barstow, surveying the area for mapping and geological data collection.
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United States Geological Surveying
Helendale
Victorville
Barstow
Helendale Ladies Surprise Wild Woman Visit
A group of Helendale ladies visited Mrs. Daisy B. Johnson near Wild Thursday afternoon. At five o'clock they served mince pies and hot drinks. Present were Mrs. Johncoe, Mrs. Curtis Moye, Mrs. Warren Smithson, Mrs. Homer Clevenger, Mrs. Robert Bhilander, and Genevieve Ramsey.
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Helendale
Daisy B. Johnson
Wild
Johncoe
Curtis Moye
Warren Smithson
Homer Clevenger
Robert Bhilander
Genevieve Ramsey
Washington tax moratorium boosts corner lots finds Interior help
The contemplated three year tax moratorium idea is seen as favorable for corner lots. The Interior Department recognizes that bond issues can finance revenue earning buildings on vacant parcels and double tax assessments. Lecy Bilcon suggested the Interior Department reach this conclusion.
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Washington
Department of the Interior
Lec'y Blcilon
Interior Department
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T. G. Nicklin
U. S
California
United States
Henderson & Nicklin
Jack Barker
Lane’s Well
Uncle Sam
Henderson and Nicklin
Barstow Mining Bureau
Mojave River
Searles Lake
Commission For
Congregational Church
Cajon
E. Q. Sullivan
Cajon Pass
Needles
San Bernardino Valley
San Andreas
Mojave
Box Canyon
Horse Thief Canyon
Big Pines
Los Angeles County
Cajon Creek
Jackson
Ludlow
Louis DE Avila
Hinkley Woman’s Club
Borrow Bank
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