Boulder Dam branch plan and Reno tri-state talks
Union Pacific plans a thirty mile Las Vegas to Boulder Dam link pending Arizona disputes while California, Nevada and Arizona delegates meet at Reno to settle minor quibbles. Nevada seeks a better power allotment but backs start of construction. campaign talk heats up in eastern San Bernardino County as fossil hunting and Barstow barium news appear amid regional development discussions.
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Union Pacific
Boulder Dam
Union Pacific Railway
Las Vegas
Arizona
California
Nevada
Reno
Wilbur
Nev
San Bernardino County
Iace Lee
United States
New York
Henderson & Nicklin
Barstow
Petrified Forest
Dedication of Scout Home in Barstow Announces Visit
The new $6000 Boy Scouts home in Barstow to be officially dedicated next Tuesday night with Scout Executive A J Roberts of the San Bernardino area council and C J Carlson regional executive in attendance. The city scouts and youths from Yermo will hold their court of honor in the new building on Friday night January 31 with Roberts also attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of
Barstow and Vicinity
A. J. Roberts
San Bernardino
Auto Crash Near Newberry Claims One Life
A Ford veered and overturned ten miles east of Newberry killing Marvin Yost of Michigan, injuring Otto Bethel of Los Angeles. Both men were taken to Barstow and then to the County hospital in San Bernardino, where Yost died Thursday morning and Bethel was reported badly injured but likely to recover. The accident follows three recent traffic deaths blamed on negligent driving at crossings and highways.
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Newberry
Otto Bethel
Los Angeles
Marvin Yost
Michigan
Ludlow
Barstow
John Graham
San Bernardino
White & Platt
Yost
Bethel
New Dry Cleaning Building Planned on East First Street
Barstow Dry Cleaners manager O J Finke announces construction of a 40 by 45 foot reinforced cement business building on the east side of First street near the telephone office. Set ten feet back from the sidewalk and devoted exclusively to dry cleaning with modern machinery. State license is 40 dollars per year. Cement flooring planned for safety.
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Barstow Dry Cleaners
O. J. Finke
First Street
Ing
Arthur Brisbane Visits Barstow Mining Bureau
Arthur Brisbane calls at Henderson and Nicklin offices in Barstow to inspect the mineral museum and hear about local progress. He plans to meet the Barstow Kiwanis Club soon and samples borax and barium were shown. Brisbane and his wife with five children will stay at Hodge station to farm alfalfa, expanding to 600 acres.
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Arthur Brisbane
Henderson & Nicklin
Barstow
Judge Henderson
Hodge Station
Hodge Bros
Brisbane
Barstow Builds New Steel Bridge In May Celebration
Barstow plans a May first opening for a new steel bridge over the railroad yards on First street. A choir is training on the tune I stood on the bridge at Midnight and a committee on incidentals will set plans in motion soon for a traditional celebration.
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Barstow
First _ street
Baby Boy Born at Charley Mitchell’s Home in Barstow
Dr. Benson reports a baby boy arriving at Charley Mitchell’s Barstow home Thursday morning. Mother and child are healthy and happy. The stork has been busy in Barstow over the past two weeks.
Early History of Waterman and Calico Mining Districts
Bob Greer of Daggett recounts Waterman located in 1880 and Calico as an infant camp in 1881. He notes Bercham tunnels yielding rich ore over $100 per ton, and Peacok Copper mine near Lavie shipping $500 to $1,000 per ton to England. Miners faced a glass floor slide, with potential to rework ore bodies. Greer links regional water supply to Mt Whitney, arguing local sources near Daggett.
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Bob Greer
Daggett
Calico
Waterman
Mr. Greer
Bercham
Tovey Bros
Greer
Lavie
England
Los Angeles
Bob
Mt. Whitney
Snow Mountains
Barstow
Barstow News Briefs Share Localgoings On
Barstow neighbors hold a gathering as Benson’s son entertains eleven high school friends with a game of inch Long Beach visitor J D Loop tours Barstow from Good Springs Nevada seeking mining opportunities New Trail Mining Co at Cima Calico resident D T Duncan is seriously ill in South Gate hospital and not expected to recover Local residents Herbert Gauldin and May Lloyd have health issues Edyth Evans visits Nola Williamson over the weekend Daggett post office worker Mrs Harry Dobbs is on duty while Mrs R B Hellerman is ill
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J. D. Loop
Long Beach
Barstow
Good Springs
Nevada
Mr. Loop
New Trail Mining Company
Cima
D. T. Duncan
Calico
South Gate Hospital
Harry Dobbs
Daggett
R. B. Hellerman
Perris Man Misses Kiwanis Club Recall
Mr. Harvey Mosier of Perris California writes the Printer that he misses the Kiwanis Club very much. He was transferred from Barstow a few months back and is now working for the Southern Sierras Power Company in that town.
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Harvey Mosier
Perris
California
Kiwanis Club
Mosier
Barstow
Southern Sierras Power Company
Eddy Evans Hospitalized With Severe Tonsillitis
Eddy Evans was taken to Santa Fe hospital in Los Angeles on Tuesday suffering a severe tonsillitis attack and is receiving medical care.
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Eddy Evans
Santa Fe Hospital
Los Angeles
Ben Redfield’s Father Dies in Illinois
Barstow reports the death of Ben Redfield’s father in Illinois and his burial occurred this Monday. Miss Alice Steel, general manager of the Harvey House System employment agency, visited Barstow this week and is in charge of all system employees, held in high regard by staff.
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Barstow
Ben Redfield
Illinois
Alice Steel
Harvey House
Steel
C B Wake Settles at Lenwood Field After Arrival
C B Wake, a mechanic for the TAT Maddux Air Lines, arrived in Lenwood on Wednesday January 22 and will be stationed permanently at the local airfield.
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C. B. Wake
TAT Maddux Air Lines
Lenwood
Elizabeth Collins Visits Pasadena Visitor Returns Home
Elizabeth Collins finished a month visiting Agnes Wright and family in Pasadena and has returned. Virginia Wright, who hosted the stay, plans a week at home before starting college in February.
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Elizabeth Collins
Agnes Wright
Pasadena
Virginia Wright
Jail Breaker From Past Escapes Returns To Barstow
Deputy Sheriff Ed Harris reports an active jail breaker in Barstow jail. The fugitive has escaped two other jails before and prefers Barstow’s climate while planning further actions.
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Ed. Harris
Barstow
Night Watchman Snedigar Proves Efficient at Keeping Suspects Moving
Night Watchman Snedigar has proven efficient by keeping suspicious characters on the move and jailing some for investigation. His service is expected to prove worth in more ways than one.
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Snedigar
Jardine Couple Take Over Hinkley Ranch In Hollywood
Mr and Mrs Robert Jardine of Hollywood arrived Wednesday to take possession of Elmer Riley s ranch about four miles east of Hinkley. Jardine plans about 100 acres in alfalfa and will raise turkeys and chickens. He was a substantial sheep raiser in northern California before moving to Hollywood and they are enthusiastic about the region.
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Robert Jardine
Hollywood
Elmer Riley
Hinkley
Jardine
Ladies Aid Meeting Recaps Bazaar Support for 1930
On January 17 at 2 30 P M Mrs Charles Garver of Cottage Street entertained twelve Congregational Church ladies. A brief Ladies Aid meeting re elected officers. Refreshments included home made nut bread cream cheese and coffee. Plans for future year discussed and memberships welcomed ahead of February 6 gathering at Mrs L J Henderson home.
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Charles Garver
Cottage Street
Congregational Church
Ladies ‘Aid
Garver
Kiwanis Convention At Santa Cruz Reported
Henry Miller recently returned from the Kiwanis district convention in Santa Cruz and visited San Francisco and Berkeley. His son Wallace Miller is manager of the Hotel Durant in Berkeley. R. J. Mills and L. Jacobson were admitted to Barstow Kiwanis Club. Kiwanis meets weekly on Thursdays with high attendance.
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Henry Miller
Kiwanis
Santa Cruz
San Francisco
Berkeley
Wallace Miller
Campfire Girls Stage Successful Benefit Show at Forum Theatre
The Campfire Girls under Miss Callaway and Miss White presented a benefit show at Forum Theatre in Barstow. Both performances were crowded and tickets valued at about $70 were sold.
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Campfire Girls
Forum Theatre
Barstow
Campfire
Miss Callaway
Miss White
DeWolf Family Welcomes Baby Girl In Barstow
A baby girl weighing 11 pounds arrived for Mr and Mrs Carl DeWolf of Barstow on Friday November 17. Carl jokes he now has three queens and a pair of jacks to form a full house. Both mother and baby are doing fine.
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Carl DeWolf
Barstow
Carl
Aimee McPherson And Mother Visit Barstow
Aimee McPherson and her mother Mana visit Barstow while en route to Death Valley and Scotty's ranch in their own car. The piece notes Harvey House, Death Valley Highway in good condition, and Barstow's appeal to visitors, praising roads, sermons, and fossil beds where ancient camels are being dug up by workers.
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Barstow
Aimee
Mana
Harvey
Death Valley
Scotty
Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Oliver Bush in January
A baby girl named Peggy Bobette arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Bush on January 13. Mr. Bush is employed by Richfield Oil Co. Both mother and infant are reported doing fine.
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Mrs. Oliver Bush
Mr. Bush
The
Richfield Oil Co
Peggy Bobette
Journey to Mexico City by Mr and Mrs L B Tiernan
Mr and Mrs L B Tiernan report a very enjoyable journey en route to Mexico City arriving January 14. They stopped at Mazatlan visiting coconut groves and markets and saw many beautiful flowers. They also saw the world’s tallest lighthouse and spent January 15 and 16 in Guadalajara before heading to Mexico City on January 17.
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L. EB. Tiernan
Mexico City
Mazatlan
Guadalajara
Mexico
Mrs Otto Christianson Hosts Bridge Club Meeting
Mrs Otto Christianson entertained eight ladies of her bridge club on January 17 at 1 30 PM. A typical New England dinner was served. Mrs Rudolph Haan won the high score prize.
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Otto Christianson
New England
Rudolph Haan
Mrs M E Byrne Buys First 1950 Ford Sedan in District
Mrs M E Byrne who runs the Hinkley store has purchased the first 1950 Ford 4 door sedan in this district.
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M. E. Byrne
Hinkley
Mr and Mrs A Van Aman Travelled To Agua Caliente Races
Mr and Mrs A Van Aman drove to Agua Caliente last Saturday to attend the races returning Sunday with the trip noted in local society coverage.
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Mrs. A. van Aman
Agua Calienta
Dr Robert White Visits Barstow Over Weekend
Dr Robert White and his wife spent the last weekend visiting parents and friends in Barstow, sharing time with local acquaintances and taking part in informal gatherings during their stay.
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Robert White
Barstow
Trapper and prospector die in Daggett crossing crash
Henry L. Hannon a 30 year old trapper from Arvin California and Harry Morris a 65 year old prospector from Holland Oregon died when their Essex coach collided with Union Pacific train No 220 at Jensen's crossing two miles west of Daggett California. The crash occurred at 2 50 P M Saturday as they failed to notice the oncoming train traveling about 45 miles an hour. Both men were killed instantly and buried at Mountain View Cemetery Barstow. Coroner's jury found the accident due to being struck by the train with engineer and fireman absent for testimony.
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Henry JL. Hannon
Arvin
California
Harry Morris
Holland
Oregon
Daggett
Mussetter
Union Pacific
al U’ren
San Bernardino
Bob Rhoades
Michael O’chea
Carl de Wolf
Billy Burgett
I. R. Harris
Alvin Pocock
Inques
F. E. Hannon
J. B. Hannon
Vallejo
Mountain View
Barstow
Brother of Barstow Woman Dies in Mission City
Miss A L Waterman of Barstow learns Riverside mourns Sunday death of her brother Dr J B Waterman. He was the only son of the late Gov Robert W Waterman, a Brooklyn resident and world traveler. A Waterman sister in Barstow survives along with another sister and two sisters elsewhere.
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Barstow
Mission City
A. L. Waterman
Riverside
J. 8. Waterman
Dr. Waterman
Robert W. Waterman
Brooklyn
N. Y
Waterman
Miss Waterman
Lost near Harvey House bag of valuables offered reward
Hand woven bag containing valuables lost near Harvey House. Liberal reward offered for return to the Printer office with no questions asked.
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Harvey House
Hart Sisters Perform For 20 30 Club Members
The 20 30 Club held a Tuesday night meeting with seven teens present. Guests Martha and Audrey Hart performed piano pieces and danced in rain coats with an umbrella. Four teams were formed for monthly meals based on high percentage, with members urged to recruit new youths to explain the aims of the 20 30 group.
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Hart Sisters
Martha
Audrey
Frank Leoni
al Henderson
Russell Riley
Everett Williams
Earl Johnson
Roger Hart
Don Leak
Leroy Phelps
Wiley Owens
Pat Garrett
Ivor Davies
Will Lee Jonas
Macl
Rizzardini
Newt Henderson
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Agnietture
Audustry
Lead Mountain
L. F. Flormann
First ST
Mitchell
Waterman and
Vaiden Benson
J. H. Benson
Tey
Inch
Jack Melcher
the Tat-Maddux Air Lines
Babe Stiles
Myron Black
al Green
Beverly Hills
Herbert Gauldin
Herbert
May Lloyd
Idaho
Edyth Evans
Redlands
Nola Williamson
Mrs. Garvers
Dewolf
Aimee McPherson
Mother
U. P Trail
Essex
Carl Jordan
al Pocock
Herb Gouldin
Bill Mosely
Jimmy Skilling
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