Harry Miller's Son Drowned In Catalina Incident
Harry Miller reported his son Hawley drowned on Tuesday at Catalina. The family, visiting from Barstow, had left for Los Angeles. Hawley, about twelve, had been at the Black Metal Mine with his father for two months. No cause released. AP article notes Harley Miller, ten, drowned last night near Isthmus Catalina Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Miller
Catalina Tueday
Miller
Hawley
W. Comstock
Black Metal
Barstow
Los Angeles
Comstock
Catalina
Million Miles of Wire Used by General Motors
General Motors and its divisions use immense material volumes in a single year. The parent company consumes about 1,000,000 miles of copper wire, 8,300 carloads of steel, 500,000,000 lock washers, 250,000,000 screws, and 100,600,000 pins of various sizes. The copper string would circle the globe forty times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
Chevrolet
Feraud Seeks Re-Election as County Recorder
Fillon G. Feraud announces candidacy for County Recorder for the next term. He highlights twelve years in county service, including Chief Deputy experience in the Recorder and Assessor offices. He urges voters to support his bid and notes plans to add facilities after the new courthouse opens to save time for the public. The office reports net county revenue rising from about 7,000 in 1922 to 24,000 in the year ending July 1, 1926, with total income from fees near 60,000 and rising profits.
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Fillon G. Feraud
Fernaud
Feraud
Mirceno i Icsccdanean
Southern California Hosts National Editorial Association
Editors from across the United States visit Los Angeles and areas of Southern California. About 500 representatives tour studios in Hollywood and Culver City, view celebrity homes, and attend a Writers Club luncheon with Will Hays speaking for the motion picture industry. Cecil De Mille’s studios are highlighted as major investments ahead of 1926 27 productions including No King of Kings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Editorial Association
Los Angeles
Southern California
Southern California Editorial Association
Points North
San Francisco
Motion People
Writers’ Club
Hollywood
Aftter
Will Hays
Jackie Coogian
Governor Richardson
Tier
Alexandria
Graumans Egyptian Theatre
Mary
Douglas Fairbanks
Scouts Head to Barton Flats Camp for Summer Week
Scouts Reginald Knaggs Junior Donald Marvin James Redman and Cub Sheridan Martin depart Barstow for Boy Scout Summer Camp at Barton Flats near Big Bear. Kenneth Ramsey Daniel Deuebrass have spent three weeks at the camp while Bruce Coleman and Carl Wester returned earlier this week. All the boys report a peach of a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Knaggs
Donald Marvin
James Redman
Cub Sheridan Martin
Barstow
Barton Flats
Big Bear
Kenneth Ramsey
Daniel Deuebrass
Bruce Coleman
Carl Wester
True presents US flag to troupe on Friday evening
Last Friday evening Mr. True presented the troupe with a United States flag, marking a ceremonial gesture of honor and patriotism for the group during the event.
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Mr. True
United States
Crestline Visit Noted By Local Residents
Suec Hen Lacy enjoys the Crestline mountains with Mrs. C. C. Me Intyre of San Bernardino during a southern California outing.
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Suec Hen Lacy
C. C. Me
San Bernardino
Mr and Mrs Myers return from three week pleasure trip
Mr and Mrs E L Myers came back Wednesday after a three week leisure trip visiting San Bernardino Los Angeles and San Diego. Mr Myers had a sixty day layoff due to illness and is set to return to work on Sunday.
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E. L Myers
San Bernardino
Los Angeles
San Diego
Myers
Brown couple depart for East on Yellowstone Park visit
Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Brown leave today for a vacation through the East. They plan to visit Yellowstone Park on their homeward journey.
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Mr. H. R. Brown
East
Yellowstone Park
Doolittle Couple Return From Chicago Visit
Mr. and Mrs. O F Doolittle returned Monday from a two weeks visit in Chicago.
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Mrs. O. F. Doolittle
Chicago
Clara and Belle Plan Auto Trip to Yosemite Valley
On Sunday Clara and Belle, stenographers at a Santa Fe storehouse, will depart with her brother for an automobile trip to Yosemite Valley.
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Clara
Belle
Santa Fe
Yosemite Valley
Miss Verda Haws Enjoys Holidays at Strawberry Flats
Miss Verda Haws spent a festive holiday period in the San Bernardino mountains at Strawberry Flats enjoying the winter scenery and quiet retreat with family and friends.
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Verda Haws
Strawberry Flats
San Bernardino Mountains
Morrison family heads to Iowa for summer
Mrs G J Morrison and her daughter leave for Iowa for the summer, accompanying Dee Morrison. The family travels from Tony Beach, as stated in local notices.
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G. J. Morrison
Tony Beach
Dee Morrison
Iowa
Mrs Gauldin and Son Visited Fresno With Friends
Mrs B F Gauldin and her son spent the Fourth of July in Fresno as guests of Mr George Santhu and his wife.
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B. F. Gauldin
Dr L Bensons Enjoy Holiday In Big Bear Valley
Dr L L Benson and family spent the holidays from Saturday to Monday enjoying the beauty and coolness of Big Bear Valley and Lake Arrowhead. Airs Leslie Curtis improves after a short illness at Ramona hospital in San Bernardino. Barstow Garage added to town’s July Fourth charm with electric globes lit in national colors red white and blue.
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8. L. Benson
Big Bear Valley
Lake Arrowhead
Leslie Curtis
Ramona Hospital
San Bernardino
Barstow
Quiet Fourth of July in Barstow Draws Outing Crowds
The Fourth of July passed quietly in Barstow as residents visited nearby mountains or the sea shore during the holidays. Others stayed home or enjoyed picnics at bathing pools in the Barstow district.
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Barstow
Miss Winifred Haws Vacationing in Pasadena and Balboa Beach
Miss Winifred Haws spends her summer vacation with her aunt in Pasadena and Balboa Beach, enjoying visits and seaside leisure during the break.
Barstow Doctor’s Family Grows As Great Grandchild Born
Dr. Ben Anderson, son of Barstow physician B. C. Anderson, visited his father while en route to Colorado. On July 2, he became a great grandfather when his son and daughter‑in‑law welcomed a baby, marking a family milestone.
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Ben Anderson
B. C. Anderson
Barstow
Colorado
Anderson
Turner Opens Successful Mine Near Oro Grande
A. A. Turner formerly of Barstow operates a thriving mine near Oro Grande, drawing attention for productivity and local mining activity.
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A. A. Turner
Barstow
Oro Grande
Mines at Ludlow Develop With Pacific Gold Employs Men
About a dozen men are employed in the Pacific Gold Mines at Ludlow, and other mining properties adjacent are developing.
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Pacific
Ludlow
Welds Holiday Visit at Redlands Home
A. J. Weld spent the holidays at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cooper in Redlands. Mrs. Weld and her children are visiting Redlands for the summer. They visited Forest Home mountain resort Monday and returned home Monday night.
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A. J. Weld
Mr and Mrs Chas A Leak Enjoy Summer Outing
Mr and Mrs Chas A Leak are enjoying their summer outing at Los Angeles and the beaches. They departed for a change of scenery and cool breezes last week.
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Chas. A. Leak
Los Angeles
Beaches
Miller couple heads to Los Angeles for holiday visits
Mr and Mrs H I Miller departed Friday to enjoy the holidays in and around Los Angeles, taking a seasonal trip with plans to tour nearby sights and visit friends during the festive period.
Mrs Paul Sullivan Spends Fourth in Needles at Mother's Home
Mrs. Paul Sullivan observed the Fourth of July in Needles staying with her mother at a private residence. The visit highlighted family gathering amid holiday activities and local community life.
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Paul Sullivan
Needles
Knaggs and Reginald Visit Redlands and Forest Home
Mrs W A Knaggs and Reginald left Sunday for San Bernardino. They spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Weld in Redlands. Monday morning Reginald joined the Boy Scouts at Barton Flats and Mrs Knaggs went with the Welds to Forest Home for an outing, returning to Barstow that evening.
Leak Guests at Big Bear Lake Trip Return
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. T. Leak spent several days at Big Bear Lake last week with Mrs. Wim. King joining as their guest.
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Geo. T. Leak
Big Bear Lake
Wim. King
Tom Sullivan Enjoyed the Fourth in Big Bear Valley
Local note recalls Tom Sullivan celebrating Independence Day in Big Bear Valley with family activities and community events.
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Tom Sullivan
Big Bear Valley
Mrs McKinnon Plans Palo Alto Visit Then Waco Trip
Mrs John C. McKinnon left last Friday for Palo Alto for a short stay on pleasure and business. She will return Thursday and then go this weekend to Waco Texas to visit relatives and friends.
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John C. McKinnon
Palo Alto
Waco
Texas
Mrs Vihel Hosts House Guests Over the Fourth
Mrs Steve Vihel had as house guests over the Fourth her brother Paul and Mrs Cockrell and baby from Alhambra.
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Steve Vihel
Paul
Mrs. Cockrell
Baby
Alhambra
Mr and Mrs Otto Christianson Holiday Trip San Diego Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs Otto Christianson spent the weekend holidays visiting San Diego and Los Angeles, enjoying warm weather and sightseeing. The couple reported a pleasant break with time in concerts and museums before returning home.
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Otto Christianson
San Diego
Los Angeles
Buckner and Smith Seek Mining Machinery in Barstow
J B Buckner and Leon Smith visited Barstow on Wednesday to view mining equipment advertised in the Printer classifieds. They plan to begin operations at the Desert Antimony Mine in the Clark Mountain district soon.
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J. B. Buckner
Leon Smith
Barstow
Clark Mountain District
Kiwanis Luncheon At High School Attendance Reported
The Kiwanis Club held its weekly meeting at the high school at noon with twenty five members present. Dr. Albert S. de Lautour served as chairman. George Sieman spoke on "Our Aims" and Tom Cunningham discussed "Citizenship." Next Thursday the Banning Club will attend for an inter club lunch.
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Kiwanis Club
Albert S. de Lautour
George Sieman
Tom Cunningham
Banning Club
Junior Christian Endeavor notes and prize winners
The Junior Christian Endeavor invites all grammar school age children to a meeting at six o'clock Sunday evening led by Earnest Walton. A Beheading Party was held Thursday evening with refreshments served. Eunice Pray and Scott Kerr won the two month contest ending last Sunday in June and will receive Junior C E pins.
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Junior Christian Endeavor
Earnest Walton
Shadluu Eunice Pray
Scott Kerr
Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus Arrives Barstow
Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus and Princess Louise of Sweden travel from the Grand Canyon and New Mexico to Barstow on July 21 aboard a special train. They will first stop in Barstow then San Bernardino, visiting Riverside Pasadena and Hollywood with possible trips to San Diego and Santa Barbara before leaving July 24 for Yosemite Valley and San Francisco.
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Gustavus Adolphus
Louise of Sweden
Barstow
Grand Canyon
New Mexico
America
California
San Bernardino
Riverside
Pasadena
Hollywood
San Diego
Santa Barbara
Carol E B. Wallarstedt
United States
San Francisco
William A. Monton
Los Angeles
Yosemite Valley
James Russell Named Supervisor by Governor Richardson
James Russell received the commission from Governor Richardson to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Chairman A G Kendall. He took the oath before County Clerk Harry N Allison and will hold the office until the election certificate is issued after the November vote, around early December.
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James Russell
Richardson
A. G. Kendall
Russell
Harry N. Allison
Henderson Family Heads to Salt Lake Visit
Mrs A C Henderson and two children departed Saturday for Salt Lake to visit her mother for two months. Mr and Mrs W W Smith hosted three Postal Telegraph operators with a chicken dinner on July Fourth. The three men, all bachelors, enjoyed the specially festive meal.
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A. C. Henderson
Salt Lake
W. W. Smith
Martha Roth Visiting Friends on West Coast Vacation
Martha Roth of Eugene Oregon formerly of Barstow arrived today as a guest of Mrs Floyd Marvin. She plans a month long vacation visiting Los Angeles and San Francisco before returning, visiting other friends along the way.
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Martha Roth
Eugene
Oregon
Barstow
Floyd Marvin
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Semi Annual Sales Advertised This Week
Local issue highlights a twice yearly clearance sale in Barstow with merchants advertising bargains. Subscribers are urged to visit nearby districts to save on their year subscription price by taking advantage of advertised offers.
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Barstow
Friends and Yoursel t About Barstow
Master Edgar de Lautour arrived Friday from Glendale to visit his father Dr. de Lautour. Mr. and Mrs. Reece Dillingham and Son and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mudcart drove to Big Bear Valley for weekend holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Andy McClintock of Los Angeles, aunt and uncle of Mics, E. L. White and Mrs. Forst Dillingham stayed Wednesday night at the 3. L. White home enroute to Yellowstone Park. Mrs. Agnes Wright and daughter Virginia are visiting Los Angeles this week.
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Edgar de Lautour
Glendale
de Lautour
Reece Dillingham
Jim Mudcart
Big Bear Valley
Andy McClintock
Los Angeles
Mics
E.L. White
Forst Dillingham
3. L. White
Yellowstone Park
Agnes Wright
Dauwehio, Virginia
Two San Francisco guests return from ten day visit
Anna B Leitner and Virginia Nic Carthy came back to their San Francisco home after an enjoyable ten days with Mrs. Forst at her residence.
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Anna B. Leitner
Virginia NicCarthy
San Francisco
Mrs. Forst
Mrs Wixom Returns Home After Six Week Los Angeles Visit
Mrs. R. Wixom, mother of Mrs. Forst, returned home Sunday following a six week visit in Los Angeles.
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R. Wixom
Forst
Los Angeles
Miss Helen Jones Visits Sister in San Francisco
Miss Helen Jones travels to San Francisco to visit her sister Irma and together they plan a trip to the famed Yosemite Valley, aligning family reunion with a regional excursion.
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Helen Jones
Irma
San Francisco
Helen
Yosemite Valley
Dr. Robert White Returns From State Dentistry Exam
Dr. Robert White arrives back this week from Los Angeles after passing the state dentistry examination. He plans to establish his own practice later.
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Robert White
Los Angel
Nancy Giham Returns From Yosemite Valley Vacation
Miss Nancy Giham returns from a pleasant vacation visiting Yosemite Valley while away.
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Nancy Giham
Nancy
Yosemite Valley
Mrs Floyd Marvin Reports Husband Improves at Hospital
Mrs Floyd Marvin says her husband is better and will return home from the hospital the first of next week.
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Floyd Marvin
Mrs Harry Kelly Hosts Birthday Party At Home
Mrs Harry Kelly entertained this week with a party in honor of her husband s birthday. The evening was spent playing bridge.
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Harry Kelly
Editorial party heads north from Los Angeles with Mrs Tiernan
Mrs. L. E. Tiernan will join the Editorial party tomorrow for a northern trip from Los Angeles. She plans to spend the rest of the month visiting in San Francisco.
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L. E. Tiernan
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Barstow Visit For Yucca Grove Service Station Couple
Mrs Fix of the Yucca Grove Service Station opposite the State Inspection Station at Daggett was a Barstow visitor this morning. Mr and Mrs Fix are UC graduates and recently opened the new service station in Daggett with their move.
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Fix
Yucca Grove
Daggett
Barstow
Mrs. Fix
University of California
Mrs Sullivan and Mrs Cunningham Headed for Long Beach
Mrs Paul Sullivan and Mrs Ea Cunningham will depart Monday for Long Beach and stay away for two months.
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Paul Sullivan
Ea, Cunningham
Long Beach
Mrs Arends Returns From Los Angeles Pageant Trip
Mrs C F Arends and baby Ethelyn came back today after a week visiting her sister Mrs Robert Smith in Los Angeles. Mrs Arends attended the Liberty program in the Coliseum on July 5 and saw a pageant plus about 4000 aliens swear allegiance as they became American citizens before about 60000 spectators.
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C. F. Arends
Ethelyn
Los Angeles
Robert Smith
Sunday Readings on Would Christ Be for the World Court
Young People’s Christian Endeavor invites all to Sunday evening services at seven in the Auditorium. Clin ton McKinnon will deliver a reading titled Would Christ Be for the World Court. A cordial invitation extends to all attendees.
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Young People’s Christian Endeavor
Clinton McKinnon
Christ
World Court
Babe Stiles and Ruby Wilson Visit San Bernardino
Babe Stiles and Miss Ruby Wilson motored to San Bernardino Sunday to enjoy the pleasures of a large city.
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Babe” Stiles
Ruby Wilson
San Bernardino
Mrs S A Shotwell and Son Merle Return From Redondo Beach
Mrs. S A Shotwell and her son Merle returned Monday from Redondo Beach where they spent the past week in the company of Mrs. Anderson of Los Angeles, sister of Mrs. Shotwell.
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S. A. Shotwell
Merle
Redondo Beach
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