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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1929
Page
12
Since Monday the local Red Cross chapter led by Leonard Steimle has trained over 135 people in swimming or life saving. Next Friday will reveal test passers. J W Willett offered his pool at reduced rates, with proceeds donated to the chapter.
James H. Cameron Interstate Telegraph superintendent visited Barstow on Wednesday. Poles are being installed between Barstow Daggett and Vermo to connect the three towns by telephone service soon.
Letter from Newberry notes Sal rests from desert heat. The women’s club cancels weekly meeting. Mention of Mrs Osborn Geauman and ballast. Desert reformers spearhead morals, coyotes and sidewinders cited. Death Valley mining trips, Mojave cool, highway 66 progress near Daggett, highway link Newberry Harvard in need of repair.
Investigators shifted the death inquiry of 68 year old Newton Henderson to San Bernardino after questioning Guy Funk, a former Henderson helper now jailed for intoxication. Funk admitted being with Henderson to collect debts but denied knowledge of the attack. Henderson, found under his car near his Simi home on December 3, was believed robbed of 650 to 1000 dollars. his head crushed. A check on Funk’s travel from Henderson’s ranch to Los Angeles and San Bernardino was ordered.
Andrew Sorensen, a passenger en route to Los Angeles on Santa Fe train No. 9, leaped from a window as the train rode near Nebo four miles east of Barstow. He suffered a fractured skull, broken jaw, right shoulder and wrist, was treated at Dr. Graham's Santa Fe office, and died next day at San Bernardino County Hospital, with heat of the desert blamed for temporary insanity.
Early Sunday morning a fire in Needles destroyed three residences and badly damaged another, with George Hart and Wesley Myron losing homes and Jack Fisher’s home also burned. Firefighter Kroeber and Ysabel Cassillas saved Percy Heim's room as the gas and electric company manager Kime's garage suffered major damage. Total loss estimated at 10000 dollars amid concern over insurance coverage. Nearby Randsburg faced a major blaze reportedly destroying 22 buildings along the business street earlier.
Ellsworth Puffer and Kellner Brown rode from Los Angeles to Glenn Ranch Resort in seven hours, a possible record for the 65 mile journey. Owner Mr. Tally notes such bikes are rare at the ranch in years. A new road and bridal path offer scenic outings up Lytle Creek canyon away from crowds.
An automotive electrician offers insurance against highway trouble or large car bills. Mae Callaway returns to Verma after a week away in Ontario California and notes a two week visit in Salt Lake City.
Auction style notice lists two sale items including an electric stove in good condition priced at 25 dollars and a Nubin attic Reetare Pi e Miiurgey item at 35 dollars. See F M Brooks Barstow Garage for details and terms.
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