Record June 1928 Auto Traffic Through Daggett Station
Eastern car travel to Southern California through Daggett quarantine station near Barstow set a June record with 7,931 cars and 25,907 passengers checked, surpassing 1927 figures and leading all state stations. Six month total reached 22,239 cars, with forecasts of a new yearly high in 1928.
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California
Daggett
Barstow
John P. Coy
Daggett Station
Mr. Coy
Benton
Brockway
Coleville
EMI
Eagleville
Truckee
Aissions Cere Reedites
Idea
Death of Nolan W. Allen Notices in MinneGla Region
Friends in the region mourn the death of Nolan W. Allen known as Red. He died recently at his parents' home in South Pasadena after a period of ill health. He and his mother had stayed there during winter and returned to Pasadena when recovery seemed unlikely.
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Minnegla
Nolan W. Allen
South
Pasadena
Red
Former Barstow teacher weds Madera rancher in Oakland
Edna M. Donnelly, former Barstow grammar teacher, married Edmond F. Desmond in St. Francis De Sales Church Oakland. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. J. O Shea. Attending were Lucretia Raney and Walter Price. The couple honeymooned near Los Angeles and will live on Desmond's Alpha district ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna M. Donnelly
Barstow Grammar School
Oakland
Madera
J. J. O'Shea
St. Francis de Sales
Edmond EF. Desmond
Madera County
Barstow Board Elects Teachers for Next Term
Barstow Union High School Board held a special meeting and elected teachers for the upcoming term. P Harrison Hurst will teach General Science, Miss Spight Spanish, Miss Prather English, Miss Woicklier the commercial department, and Mr Brady in manual training. one position remains vacant. Grammar and high school open September 10. Last year’s grammar enrollment was 318. planned this year is 340. A new building is under construction with a basement split into two rooms for manual training and storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Railway Hearing In Barstow August 14
A Railroad Commission hearing will be held in Barstow Auditorium on August 14 with Pickwick stages representatives. The company aims to serve local passengers from Oro Grande and towns east of Oro Grande along their line.
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Railroad Commission
Barstow Auditorium
Pickwick Stages
Stage Company
Oro Grande
Whatley Recovering From Bad Fall At Ice Plant
Claude Whatley returned to work at the ice plant after a 28 day absence. He slipped from a platform while loading a car injuring his neck and left shoulder but sustained no broken bones. He remained under a physician’s care for three weeks.
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Claude Whatley
Claude
Leave on Motor Trip by Glen Robinsons
Mr and Mrs Glen Robinson left Wednesday morning for San Joaquin Valley points to visit relatives. They motored up in their new Hupmobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Robinson
San Joaquin Valley
Outbuilding Fire At Owl Service Station
Fire department responded to a Sunday midnight blaze at the Owl Service Station on east Main street. George Cunningham acted as the entire fire service as the truck left the garage, waking the neighborhood near Second and Main. Re-enforcements arrived before the blaze was reached.
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Owl
East Main Street
George Cunningham
Second
Main Street
Mrs Hunt's Family Visits Before LA Trip After Goiter Surgery
Mrs. Fred Hunt arrives with her family this week and plans to travel to Los Angeles on Saturday to visit her mother, who recently underwent a successful goiter operation. The Hunt family previously lived in Redwood City south of San Francisco after Mr. Hunt's accident several years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hunt
Los Angeles
Mr. Hunt
Redwood City
San Francisco
Barstow Visitors Explore Local Mining Prospects
Harry Miller and John L. Von Blon visited Barstow this week making an early morning call at the Printer office. Miller expressed interest in mining property in the district while Von Blon, a magazine writer, gathered notes for a feature about the locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Miller
John L. von Blon
Barstow
Miller
Mr. von Blon
Baby boy welcomed to Barstow family
News notes from Barstow and nearby: a baby boy was born July 2 at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Anderson in Uplands with mother and Harold Jr. reported as doing well. Elinor Funk is Mrs Anderson. M K Millett of Daggett visited Barstow in a new Buick sedan.
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Harold Anderson
Andersons
Uplands
Harold, Jr
Anderson
Elinor Funk
M. K. Millett
Daggett
Barstow
Mr. Millett
Western Borax Company
Kramer
Dillingham Returns From Los Angeles Visit
Reece Dillingham came back Sunday after a week in Los Angeles where his wife is convalescing from an operation. Mr and Mrs Frank Millett of Daggett are enjoying a vacation in the high Sierras above Bishop.
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Reece Dillingham
Los Angeles
Frank Millett
Daggett
High Sierras
Bishop
Vacationing Doctors at Catalina Island
Dr. Robert and Mrs. White enjoy Catalina Island as they relieve his cousin from duties during a vacation. They take in the island’s climate and scenery, appreciating the tranquil getaway.
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Robert
Mrs. White
Catalina Island
Dr. White
Island
Miss Bernice White Leaves for Los Angeles for Wedding Festivities
Miss Bernice White departed early this week for Los Angeles to attend the wedding and pre nuptial celebrations of a sorority sister, joining the wedding party and related activities in the city.
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Bernice White
Los Angeles
Thames Introduces New Star Sedan in Green Shine
Rn. E. Thames unveils a new Star sedan described as a beautiful green car that pleases the eye in warm weather.
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Rn. E. Thames
Navy Sailor Floyd Butts Returns to San Diego Duty
Floyd Butts, who visited Barstow with his father B F Butts, has returned to San Diego for duty. The young man serves in the U S Navy and is stationed aboard the airline tender Aroo stook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Butts
Barstow
B. F. Butts
San Diego
Young Butts
U. S. Navy
Aroostook
Miss Mary Cook Attends World Sunday School Convention
Miss Mary Cook left Monday by auto to attend the eleventh annual World’s Sunday School Convention in Los Angeles from July 11 to 18. Nell Jordan of Lenwood accompanied Miss Cook as far as Whittier, where she will visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cook
Los Angeles
Nell Jordan
Lenwood
Miss Cook
Whittier
Mr and Mrs PF Arends Travel To Coronado
Mr and Mrs PF Arends motored to Coronado last Sunday. Mr Arends returned home while his wife remains for several weeks.
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PF. Arends
Coronado
Mr. Arends
J S Galloway Starts House Construction South of Baxter Place
J S Galloway has started construction of a house south of the Baxter place on the east side of Bear Valley road.
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J. S. Galloway
Baxter Place
Bear Valley Road
Alvie Kinsey Injures Hand Cranking Market Equipment
Alvie Kinsey of City Meat Market sustains a sprained hand while cranking obstinate equipment. The incident occurred during routine work at the market. Kinsey seeks treatment and may rest as the market adjusts operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvie Kinsey
City’ Meat Market
Ord
Surprise Birthday Party for Floyd Carr
A surprise party was held Tuesday night for Floyd Carr on his fourteenth birthday. The eight guests, boys and girls, enjoyed a fine time with refreshments of cake, jello, and punch.
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Floyd Carr
Rodwell Couple Visits Los Angeles Relative Carr Family
Mr and Mrs Rodwell of Los Angeles visit Mr and Mrs C R Carr. Mr Carr is the uncle of Mrs Rodwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Rodwell
Los Angeles
C. R. Carr
Mr. Carr
Mrs Ivor Davies Was A Passenger Enroute To Los Angeles
Mrs Ivor Davies traveled Wednesday as a passenger enroute to Los Angeles. The report notes her status and destination with no additional details about circumstances or other travelers.
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Ivor Davies
Los Angeles
Firemen Granted Pay Raise and Back Salary
The firemen have received their pay raise and back wages. Rail workers face vacation scheduling as railway men gain orderly time off.
Mrs L Larsen Hosts Minnesota Mother as Guest
Mrs L Larsen takes in her mother from Minnesota as a house guest. The arrangement highlights family ties and hospitality during an unspecified period.
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L. Larsen
Minnesota
Baby in a Studebaker Sedan Highlights Van Aman Family
Mr and Mrs Van Aman are seen driving their new baby around in a brand new Studebaker Sedan boosting hometown pride and marking a cheerful family milestone.
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Mrs. van Aman
Studebaker
Local Pool Opens Free Swim Week During Red Cross Event
From July 16th to 31st Red Cross Swimming Week is noted with arrangements under way at a local pool offering free swimming sessions this week.
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Red Cross
Radioia Model SOA Price Cut at Tiernan Radio
The Radio Corporation of America notified Tiernan Radio and Electric of a price drop for the Radioia Model SOA from 495.00 dollars to 285.00 dollars. This is one of the large cabinet radios.
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The
Radio Corporation of America
Tiernan Radio and Electric Store
Radioia
Mr and Mrs M A Boyce Return Home to Manage Annex
Mr and Mrs M A Boyce return from a Las Vegas to Yosemite honeymoon and assume management of the Melrose Hotel Annex. Mr Boyce continues sales at Barstow Garage and recently brought a new Ford Forder sedan from Los Angeles. The move signals the first of seven new plans for the B be Tstory Garage showroom.
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M. A. Boyce
Las Vegas
Nevada
Yosemite
Melrose Hotel Annex
Annex
Boyce
Barstow
Los Angeles
Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration in San Bernardino
Mr and Mrs J J Barris celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in San Bernardino with many friends attending. Constable Ee Harris is a child of the couple. Ed expressed that only the priests of the County Branch hotel prevented his attendance.
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J.J. Barris
San Bernardino
Ee. Harris
Griffth Drives New Chevrolet Sedan Through Town
BE O Griffiths, employe at Central Garage, showcases a new Chevrolet Sedan around town. He says he bought the car with cash a few weeks ago.
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BE. O. Griffth
Mr. Griffith
Barstow Legion Post Receives Charter and Officers
The Richard Arnold Griffith Post No. 324 of Barstow received its American Legion charter with assist from County Commander Colton Healey and Ontario Post officers. New officers named include Way Brooks as commander Thomas Brooks as vice commander Pigman adjutant and others. directors to be chosen next meeting.
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H. J. Caldwell
San Bernardino
Ontario
Richard Arnold Griffith
Barstow
American Legion
Legion
IT. B. Wiley
F. M. Martens
Col. Healey
Colton
Brooks
Thos. Brooks
Pigman
C. G. Brass
Wm. Steen
Geddy
Chaplin
Brewer
Geo. Smuin
Wm. G. Brooks
A. E. Long
W. G. White
L. A. Anderson
M. G. Powell
H. F E. Brewer
A. E. Layman
Chas. G. Grass
P. B. Pigman
L. J. McKenna
R. M. Sharp
H. G. Atkins
W. F. Garb
D. L. Lynn
Wm. M._ Steen
Chas. Micthell
George Smuin
Geddy, White
Bank Deposits Nearing Two Million Dollars
The San Bernardino Valley Bank including the Bartsow Branch shows total deposits of 1,895,941.42 dollars in today’s Printer. The local branch deposits amount to 223,667.26 dollars.
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San Bernardino Valley Bank
Bartsow
Miller to Visit Bartow Then Vacation on California Beaches
H. L. Miller, in a Berkeley card, says he will be in Bartow next Monday for a day and then depart for a Southern California beach vacation.
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H. Ll. Miller
Berkeley
Bartsow
California
District Traffic Chief Visits Barstow for Kiwanis Club
District Traffic Manager C. D. Hall toured Barstow today as a guest of the Kiwanis Club, meeting local members and discussing city traffic concerns.
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C. D. Hall
Barstow
Kiwanis Club
Nellie Cooper Hosts Guest Mary Buea in Santa Monica
Nellie Cooper welcomes her friend Mary Buea from Santa Monica who says the weather is pretty warm but she is enjoying the visit and having lots of fun.
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Nellie Cooper
Mary Buea
Santa Monica
Miss Mary
Pasadena Couple Plans Fall Return and Development
Mr and Mrs Shepard of Pasadena visited friends in Hinkley Thursday and Friday. They contemplate returning in the fall and will develop their property.
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Mrs. Shepard
Pasadena
Hinkley
Ramsey couple to start summer trip to east coast towns
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Ramsey plan a 30 day summer outing from Barstow starting Sunday. They will spend time in Altona Pennsylvania where on the 18th Miss Ethel Earhart the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic will be honored at a large celebration.
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Ira Ramsey
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Barstow
Altona
Penn
Ethel Earhart
Atlantic
Kelly Home Destroyed By Fire Near Hinkley
A fire destroyed the Ray Kelly home south of Hinkley about 6 p m Thursday evening. Kelly, away briefly at the barn, could not save anything as flames started from a faulty flue. The dry timbers burned in about twenty minutes, with wind fanning the blaze. Kelly had relocated to the area a year ago near the river.
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Ray Kelly
Hinkley
Mr. Kelly
Los Angeles
Yermo Farm Gets Electricity for 160 Acre Holdings
Improving Yermo farm by C W Spaulding of Yermo marks the second farm in the area to receive electric service. Spaulding and family moved from Riverside this spring to the northwest Yermo property spanning about 160 acres.
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C. W. Spaulding
Yermo
Mr. Spriding
Riverside
Traveling agent visits businesses in Barstow
B M Presett, traveling agent for the Union Pacific System, visited Barstow this morning calling at business houses to discuss services and routes.
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B. M. Presestt
Union Pacific System
Mrs Wh A Clark Travels Through Barstow to Santa Barbara
Mrs Wh A Clark and her siblings journeyed through Barstow on the Union Pacific en route to Santa Barbara where she maintains a summer home. She is the widow of the late Senator Clark of Montana.
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Wh. A. Clark
Barstow
Union Pacific
Santa Barbara
Clark
Clark Montana
Cost per pupil at Barstow high school linked to statewide study
Payers association released the average current expense per pupil for southern California high schools with fewer than 100 pupils, based on the 1926-27 school year. Figures list Julian, Capistrano, Imperial Valley, Calipatria, Moorpark Memorial, Nordhoff, Santa Ynez Valley, Victor Valley, Coast, Simi Valley, Mountain Empire, lost in ranking, Carpentaria, Perris, Banning, Templeton, Fallbrook, and Ramona.
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Payers’ Association
Southern California
Williard S. Ford
University of Southern California
Julian Union High School
Capistrano Union High School
Imperial Valley Union High School
Calipatria Union High School
Moorpark Memorial Union High School
Nordhoff Union High School
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Victor Valley Union High School
Coast Union High School
Simi Valley Union High School
Mountain Empire Union High School
Sarston Union High School
Carpinteria Union High School
Perris Union High School
Banning Union High School
Templeton Junion High School
Fallbrook Union High School
Ramona High School
New Garage at Daggett by Moore Family
Daggett resident W H Moore father of Tom Moore and manager of Moore's Garage visited Barstow this morning adding his name to the printers list of subscribers. The Moores have just erected a new garage near the inspection station and are installing modern machinery and will have a fully equipped shop once remaining equipment arrives.
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W. H. Moore
Tom Moore
Moore
Daggett
Barstow
Moores
Highway 66 to Drive Barstow Growth and Traffic
Barstow stands to gain from National Highway 66, a transcontinental route linking Chicago to Los Angeles via Kansas City and Joplin. The federal state project expands US 66 and other roads, with Barstow positioned on a premier California corridor, aiding future growth as government funding shifts to interstate highway control.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Barstow
California
United States System of Highways
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bartsow
Pacific Coast
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Whatley
B. F. Gouldin
Azusa
Herbert
O. M. Lowell
Oaks
West 6Th Street
Merical Legion
Barstow High School
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