Sandoz Pioneer Cattle Man Ill in Los Angeles Hospital
Industrial and agricultural notes report cattleman B Sandoz of the Black ranch near Barstow seriously ill in a Los Angeles hospital. His son oversees the old Barstow holdings as the ranch sits near Harper Lake and the site hosts early settlers and Indian artifacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. McKlin
Sandoz
B. Sandoz
Los Angeles
Berstow
Harper Lake
Hinkley
Boulder Dam
Johnson
U. S
Hiram Johnson
California
Foreign Loan Board
Uncle Sam
Johnsod
Congress
Cajon Pass
B. Q. Sullivan
Old Cajon Pass
Great Canyon
Old Canyon
Bartow
Barstow
New York
Barstow Bakersfield
Mojave River
North
Bakersfield
Waterman
Zanini
Henderson & Nicklin
Division of Mines
Salt Lake City
Henderson
Nicklin
New Bridge Over Mojave River Planned at Barstow
The State Highway Commission will spend 176000 to improve three miles of the Barstow Mojave road from Barstow to three miles west and to build a bridge across the Mojave river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
State
Hghway Commission
Baratow
Mojave
Mojave River
Start Wrecking Bauer and Slaton Bldg at First and Main
P W Painter of Bakersfield won the contract to alter the Bauer and Slaton building at First and Main, bought by Standard Service Inc. Carl DeWolf began wrecking with ten men. The site becomes a Class A service station in about sixty days with steel beams and a matching roof. Over $10,000 was appropriated for remodeling to a top Standard Oil station in the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Painter
Bakersfield
Bauer & Slaton
First
Main Streets
Standard Service, Inc
Carl DeWolf
Carl DeWolt
Standard Oil
William Wrigley Jr Dies At 70 In Phoenix
William Wrigley Jr a capitalist sportsman and advertising innovator died Tuesday in Phoenix at age seventy His fortune came from chewing gum and he spent over a hundred million on advertising His interests spanned many fields all linked to advertising Private funeral services were held at 2 PM this Thursday at his Pasadena family home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wrigley, Jr
Phoenix
Arizona
Pasadena
Rim of the World Delegation Overnight Visitors Arrive in Barstow
A Rim of the World delegation visiting Barstow stopped in Victorville for a cement plant tour. Supervisor Doran led the caravan, with plans for a detour through Crestline and a mountain region tour. The group was hosted at Beacon Tavern and left for Las Vegas and Boulder Dam, returning Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Cafe
San Bernardino Mountain
Barstow
Victorville
Doran
Charles S. Mann
Crestline
Magnificent Mountain
Beacon Tavern
Tom R. Wilson
Las Vegas
Boulder Dam
Commission Approves Union Depot Plan for Los Angeles
The Railroad Commission approves a union passenger depot plan for Los Angeles submitted by Southern Pacific and Los Angeles & Salt Lake, disapproves the Atchison plan. The approved stub-end depot in the Plaza area carries cost estimates from 38.7 million to 51.7 million dollars, while the Santa Fe through depot would cost 10.8 to 18.65 million. The commission finds SP's plan compliant with orders from the commission and ICC, with state and federal court support. Santa Fe plan rejected as not meeting requirements.
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The
Railroad Commission
Southern Pacific Company
Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company
Plaza
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
Los Angeles
State Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Commission
County Légionaires Visit Barstow This Friday
The County Council of the American Legion will meet with Richard Griffith Post 324 in Barstow this Friday evening at 8 o'clock. A large caravan from San Bernardino county council led by vice commander J. B. Baille, adjutant James L. King, and sixteen valley and mountain units will attend. The 21st district, including San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange counties, now has eighteen posts, with six organized last year, and the district shows its largest membership. The caravan departs Saturday morning for Needles for initiation of newly signed members. The local post recently met with twenty nine members. the next regular meeting is set for February 9 at the Clubhouse in Yermo, with future meetings planned in Ludlow, Daggett, Hinkley and Lenwood to accommodate dispersed members. Due to the district’s growth, the County Council cannot hold its regular annual meeting in Barstow until fall, and all service members are urged to attend the Friday meeting at the Antler Club building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Council of the American Legion
Richard Griffith
Barstow
San Bernardino
Needles
Yermo
Ludlow
Daggett
Hinkley
Lenwood
Cajon Pass Realignment Near Blue Cut Slated September Completion
Highway officials report progress on realignment and construction near Cajon Pass at Blue Cut with work advancing smoothly and expected to finish around September 1. The project aims to improve traffic flow and safety in the corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cajon Pass
Blue Cut
Barstow Aims to Shine for Tourists This Year
California welcomes a million visitors. Barstow seeks to boost appeal with new promotions, attractions, and infrastructure efforts to capture a larger slice of tourism amid competitive regional offerings. Local officials push branding, events, and improved amenities to draw travelers.
Tourists Remember Our Hospitality And Service Quality
Hundreds of daily visitors note the experience while thousands each month anticipate their stay, shaping how travelers view the establishment based on how staff greet and assist them.
Mrs Pitcher Ill This Week With Flu And Heart Attack
Mrs B L Pitcher is reported quite ill this week with influenza and a heart attack. The note cites her condition as serious but not life threatening, with care being provided at home under a physician’s supervision.
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B. L. Pitcher
Barstow Laundry Burns to Ground in Morning Blaze
The Barstow Laundry owned by Mr. and Mrs. E Street burned to the ground after a 6 80 morning fire started by Bill Myers who slept inside the building. He raised the alarm after finding the fire in the ceiling near an overheated flu. The fire was reported to the Harvey House and Santa Fe, with fire and a town siren responding quickly. A fuel oil tank outside the building prevented a larger loss. Street estimates about 500 dollars of laundry lost, with only hotel linens insured. The building owned by Judge Henderson carried 2500 dollars in insurance. Street plans to relocate laundry operations pending rebuild, as an adjuster from Los Angeles evaluates the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Santa Fe
Street
Judge Henderson
Los Angeles
Henderson
Fire department house contract awarded in Barstow district
Fire bid submissions to Barstow Fire District honored W W Clark with the award to build a 26 by 26 foot concrete block reinforced concrete firehouse on First Street. Double front doors planned. Completion target set for February 15 with Mr Clark aided by his two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Fire Commissioners of
Barstow
Hill Dairy Creamery Controversy Decision Soon
Mojave Valley Creamery seeks an injunction against S. B. Hill of Hinkley to halt dairy trade in the district. Judge Allison in superior court awaits a ruling within ten days. Creamery says Hill sold the business and signed a ten year non compete. breaches alleged by selling milk and soliciting customers. Hill says a later agreement cancelled the first contract. damages of 5000 sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mojave Valley
Hill
Ground Lease for Public Park at Barstow Received
Kiwanis Club reports the Santa Fe railroad leases about eight acres for a park at Barstow for one dollar yearly. The plan is pay as you go with donations, including 23 from Kiwanis, to start. Ground work to begin soon with trees to be planted, and clubs to care for them. Local officials Taylor and Walker Jones offer gardening services.
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H. L. Miller
Kiwanis Club
Santa Fe
Miller
Kiwanis Board of Directors
Melrose Hotel
Taylor, Gardiner
Court House
San Bernardino
Walker Jones
Desert Horticultural Inspector
Best Ever Teachers Meet Held At Barstow Grammar School
Teachers praised the Barstow grammar school gathering as the best annual teachers meet, with art and music demonstrations all day. Notable attendees included Miss Ida M. Collins, Fred Clooney, and several supervisors, plus a pageant by Summit school on Horse Thief Canyon. Barstow hosts the county grammar school track meet April 23.
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Lindsley
Barstow Grammar School
Ida M. Collins
San Bernardino
Fred Clooney
Victorville
Miss Thomas
Edward M. Hausladen
Margaret McDonough
Margaret Erdt
Ernestine C. Spurgin
Fontana
Gertrude Yerdham
del Rosa
Summit School
Haws
Horse Thief Canyon
Gwi
Sumuzu
Barstow
Barstowr
Desert Dan's Helped Man Struck By Wiseman Incident
Desert Dan Parham, known as Desert Dan, helped by lending $50 to Wiseman family, was knocked unconscious and choked after Wiseman assaulted him. Police jailed Wiseman, who boasted of his toughness and claimed some Indian identity. A preliminary trial is set before Judge Henderson on felony charges including assault and battery and robbery.
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Dan Parham
Desert Dan
Wizémar
Kimbal
Wiseman
Wseman
Parham
Wizeman
Santa Fe
Jenkins
Wideman
George Cunningham
Henderson
Gandhi history recall at Barstow Woman's Club
Rev Chester Ferris of the Congregational church spoke on Mahatma Gandhi before Barstow Woman's Club recounting his study of the leader as a second Messiah to millions of Indians. Members shared current events and music numbers, with prizes and club leadership noted.
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Barstow
Mahatma Gandhi
Chester Ferrig
Congregational Church
Ferris
Gandhi
L. E. Tiernan
Birch
Ivor Davies
George Deskins
Barstow Park
Melrose Hotel
Helen McDonald
Phil Johnson
M. A. Beimer
Johnson
Harry Kelly
Catholic Ladies Card Party Draws Big Attendance
The Catholic church ladies held a card party last week with strong turnout. About 40 dollars was raised. Mrs. Fred Nevins and Mrs. Irvin Lillie will host the next church event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Church
Fred Nevins
Irvin Lillie
Mrs Ira Ramsey Visits Daughter in Los Angeles
Mrs Ira Ramsey traveled to Los Angeles on Wednesday to spend several days with her daughter, Mrs Salsbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Ramsey
Los Angeles
Mrs. Salsbury
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Rimo
County Légionaires
Have
Rev Ferris
Woman's Club
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