Tonopah & Tide Water Employees Picnic at Shoshone
Tonopah & Tide Water Railway workers and families rode to Shoshone for an all day outing. They cooked, swam, and posed for photos, with about fifty attending dinner at the Fairbanks restaurant before returning. A few bathers missed work next day from blisters. Oasis Hotel lease reportedly held by outsiders Reed and Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonopah
C. M. Racer
Fairbanks
Oasis
Reed and
Gilbert
Local Residents Take Short Trips to Los Angeles
Ripples J I Sherridan, Murphy Bros garage manager, and Mrs Sherridan combine business and pleasure on a three day jaunt to Los Angeles. Mrs A Lane of Bagdad visits local friends while Mrs Frank Quinn visits Los Angeles relatives. Patrick Mills weekend in Los Angeles. J James Santa Fe station operator in Los Angeles on a two week vacation. Mr Fa J A Fredricks and wife San Francisco visitors for two weeks. Fredricks runs the Standard Oil station in San Francisco. Mr Hill of Barstow fills a vacancy.
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J. I. Sherridan
Murphy Bros
Sherridan
Los Angeles
A. Lane
Bagdad
Frank Quinn
Patrick Mills
J. James
Santa Fe
J. A. Fredricks
San Francisco
Mr. Fredricks
Standard Oil
Mr. Hill of
Barstow
Road crews repair Daggett bridge approach after cloud bursts
The road crew is repairing the damage caused recently by cloud bursts to the approach of the Daggett bridge over the Mojave River, restoring traffic access and safety.
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Daggett Bridge
Mojave River
Ludlow Boy Scouts Off For Big Bear Trip
George Reed and Harold Goodwin depart Ludlow for a mountain camping outing to Big Bear Lake. They prepare knives and tent gear, drive via Barstow, share plans to stay a week or more, and reflect on the pull of mountain scenery and travel. The trip evokes memories of past outings and plans not yet unpacked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Father
Reed
Harold
Coke
Oasis
San Bernardino
Grand Canyon
Fred Harvey
Fire damages Allen's room in Poole residence
Firefighters responded to a Thursday afternoon blaze at Engineer Poole's cement three room house behind the Harvey House. A short in an electric fan is suspected as the cause. Only Allen's room suffered heavy damage. he escaped with no clothing except his current wear and a set of Masonic cuff buttons.
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Engineer Poole
Harvey House
Allen
Poole
Dance Hall Planned for Barstow by Bruhn
Arrangements by Mr Bruhn to erect a dance floor in Barstow with an open air pavilion for summer use and a roof to be added when weather permits.
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Barstow
Mdue
Bruhn
Ready to drill near Silver Lake by Arapahoe Oil Co
Arapahoe Oil Company began drilling on its property three miles north of Silver Lake, one mile from the railroad, using a 120 h.p. gas engine and standard drilling outfit. A car of gasoline was delivered to the site over the T and T railroad.
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Silver Lake
Arapahoe Oil Company
Miner Brock Seeks Buyers for 48 Clay Claims Near Ashmenadows
Miner and prospector Mr. Brock holds 48 clay claims near Ashmenadows. He has disposed of five claims, with portions going to Pan American and Associated interests.
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Brock
Associated
Ashmenadows
Gasoline Outlay Sparks Desert Town Stopover
Monday the Standard Oil Company with a distributing plant at Ludlow put out over 3000 gallons of gasoline. It appears tourists are making a few stops in this desert town famed for its cleanliness.
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Standard Oil Company
Ludlow
Vacationing McRae Family at the Beaches
Isaac McRae and his wife are vacationing with Mrs. McRae’s sister and two Canadian children at the seaside. The group enjoys time on the beaches and reports sunny weather and relaxing leisure.
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Isaac McRae
McRae
Canada
Mr and Mrs Lemon Plan Sightseeing Trip
Mr and Mrs O J Lemon will be away for about three months. They intend to motor to Yosemite Valley for a sightseeing trip.
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O. J. Lemon
Yosemite Valley
Barstow Hosts Chas Wright Jr Summer Visitor
Chas Wright's son Chas Jr of Los Angeles is spending the summer in Barstow, soaking up sun and local scenery as plans unfold for the family visit season.
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Chas. Wright
Chas, Jr
Los Angeles
Barstow
Mr and Mrs Otto Christianson Vacation at the Beach
Mr and Mrs Otto Christianson take a ten day beach vacation. The couple plans rest and recreation by the seaside with no further details provided.
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Mrs
Otto Christianson
Local News Snippets Highlight Travels and Arrivals
Mrs FE L White and daughter visit her mother in Los Angeles this week. Steve Vihel wins passenger run for the second district between Barstow and Needles. Mr and Mrs Art T Gorman and family return from Balboa Beach. Ed Evans returns from a four day motor trip in southern California. Work on a house in Los Angeles progresses with relocation planned north of the Harvey house. Mail dispatcher Ochoa expects a summer vacation to Big Bear with Mrs Ochoa and baby.
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FE. L. White
Mrs. White
Los Angeles
Steve Vihel
Barstow
Needles
Art T. Gorman
Balboa Beach
Ochoa
Big Bear
J. S S Wilson Residence Moved in Barstow
The J S S Wilson house was relocated from old Main Street Barstow to the Williams addition. Contractor Eubanks has moved 88 buildings in recent months.
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J. SS Wilson
Main Street
Barstow
Williams
Eubanks
Mr and Mrs Kid Pitcher and Paul Connor Return from Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs Kid Pitcher and Paul ine Connor returned from Jos An geles Monday. Sd. will leave soon for Biz Bear.
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Kid. Pitcher
Pauline Connor
Jos
Angeles
Biz Bear
Barstow Highways Decorated by Bright Tin Can Labels
The article notes bright can labels along Barstow highways aimed at improving appearance. It suggests a Ludlow visit could show rubbish dumpers how a clean town looks, referencing Ludlow as a widely advertised clean desert town.
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Barstow
Ludlow
Keaton Team Filming in Barstow on Brown Eyes Comedy
Buster Keaton and a unit spent three days in Barstow this week filming on the Joberg branch. Katherine Myers stars with Keaton in the comedy Brown Eyes.
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Buster Keaton
Moving Picture
Barstow
Joberg
Katherine Myers
Keaton
Hart Family Reaches Girard After Mother’s Death
Mrs and Mrs Fred Hart and family returned Monday night from Girard Illinois where they were called due to the serious illness of Mr Hart s mother who died before reaching her bedside.
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Fred Hart
Girard Ill
Mr. Hart
Mrs Carter and daughter-in-law stay at Big Bear Lake resort
Mrs T. O. Carter and daughter-in-law Mrs Vernon Cartier are spending the week at the Big Bear Lake resort, enjoying a quiet holiday.
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T. O. Carter
Vernon Cartier
Big Bear Lake Resort
Silver Cliff Mine ore grades 62 percent iron near New Hart
The Silver Cliff Mine near New Harty reports ore averaging 62 percent iron. Mr Parker, lunch counter manager at the Harvey House, has been transferred to Williams Arizona.
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Silver Cliff
Newharty
Mr. Parker
Harvey House
Williams, Ariz
Prostrations From Heat Reported By Hinkley Farmer
A Hinkley farmer said heat caused prostrations Monday while another noted unusually cool conditions, claiming residents even slept under covers, a contrast that drew comparison to Noah Platt's fishing tales.
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Hinkley
Covners
Noah Platt
Young Man Arrested with Loaded Gun in San Bernardino
Officer Ed Harris arrested a 19 year old man last Friday after finding a loaded gun on him. Before Judge Henderson the suspect gave the name R Andrews and claimed to have worked in a Detroit machine shop but refused to disclose his location. He received a sentence of 120 dollars or 120 days and was taken to San Bernardino by Santa Fe officer Threlkeld to begin serving.
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Ed. Harris
Henderson
R. Andrews
Detroit
San Bernardino
Santa Fe
Threlkeld
Cleland family plans cooler trip next Sunday to Big Bear
T Cleland and family drove to Camp Cajon last Sunday, noting the heat. They plan a return trip to Big Bear for cooler weather, about a three hour drive from Barstow.
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T. Cleland
Camp Cajon
Cleland
Cajon
Big Bear
Barstow
Convention Highlights From Portland Thirteenth International Christian Endeavor
Herbert Gouldin and Williard Wright attended the Thirtieth International Christian Endeavor Convention in Portland Oregon from July 4 to 10. Thousands of Christian Endeavorers from across the United States and Canada participated, with several representatives from foreign lands.
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Herbert Gouldin
Williard Wright
Portland
Oregon
United States
Canada
Barstow Bakery Increases Local Pay Roll
The Barstow Bakery, a local manufacturing employer, expands payroll by hiring local workers. The note asks whether you support Barstow Bakery or two Los Angeles bakeries.
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Barstow
Los Angeles
Camp & Camp Partner Spends Weekend at Lake Arrowhead
Tommy Camp of the Camp and Camp firm spent the weekend at his cabin at Lake Arrowhead, enjoying time away from the city.
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Tommy Camp
Camp & Camp
Lake Arrowhead
Barstow Bottling Works Urges Local Patronage
Barstow Bottling Works promotes its locally produced soft drinks claiming superior purity and employment for residents. The message urges community support to strengthen the local economy and deter customers from patronizing distant rivals.
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Barstow
National Old Trail road work improves long stretch
The State Highway crew upgrades the National Old Trail between Ludlow and Barstow with crushed rock surfacing. Large traffic loads rely on a small share of roads, as a Maine study shows 7.1 percent of primary mileage carries over half the traffic. The federal aid system guides modernization efforts to meet the greatest needs.
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Ludlow
Barstow
Tenvic
Newherry
Daggett
Tudlow
Bureau of Public Roads
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Maine
Bureau
Maine State Highway Commission
Harper Lake Notes On Sent Off Captain And Visitor Arrival
A Harper Lake community gathering at the MacLaughlan home farewells the captain before his San Francisco exam for renewal of his master’s certificate. Mr. and Mrs. Davis receive a surprise visit from Mrs. Almina A. Davis, now vacationing with relatives in the high Sierras.
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Harper Lake
MacLaughlan
San Francisco
Davises
Davis
Almina A. Davis
Santa Rosa
High Sierras
Nash visits Barstow to scout ideas for Phoenix club
Nash, a day hotel clerk and Phoenix Country Club manager, traveled to Barstow the first of the week. He stayed at the Harvey House while seeking new ideas to apply at the Phoenix Country Club.
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FE. Nash
Phoenix Country Club
Phoenix
Arizona
Barstow
Harvey House
Arrests After Saturday Night Incident
Officer Ed Harris arrested Mrs. Lovey White and W. E F. Brock last Saturday night. Bail was posted and Monday they appeared before Judge Henderson. They faced a $400 fine or 200 days in jail. Mrs. White paid the fine while Brock went to county jail. The piece hints July Fourth business boosted bank accounts.
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Ed Harris
Lovey White
W. E F. Brock
Henderson
Cliff House at Newberry Springs A Rest Stop Oasis
The Osterman Brothers manage Cliff House at Newberry springs, a scenic resort 21 miles east of Barstow. The clean site offers shade trees grape vines and a cool swimming pool attracting tired motorists in heat. Forty trees were planted last year to enhance future camping enjoyment.
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Osterman Brothers
Newberry Springs
Barstow
Lankin At Cosy Cove On The Old Trails
H V Lankin, the district's first homesteader since 1918, runs Cosy Cove Store and service station along the National Old Trail. Travelers need only a mile and a half from Newberry Springs to reach Cosy Cove where fuel and supplies await at regular service stops each season.
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Newberry Springs
Little Cosy Cove
H. V. Lankin
Hinkley Ranch Life Warm in Heat and Community
Hinkley residents report hot weather with ample water aiding alfalfa third cutting. Local events include Ronald Seymour's 12th birthday surprise party with 30 children, a Todd district school expansion plan, and club activities. Mrs. Phillips visits Washington and Virginia. Seymour family travels to Seal Beach. Kinslows move to Barstow, with care by Anderson. Mary Cooke forms piano class. women’s clubs plan fair displays.
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McClean
Harper Lake
Buell
Shanean
Hinkley
Seymour
Mary Cook Fhasi
Bentonite Clay Deposit Near Santa Fe Railroad
H V Lanken holds 40 acres of bentonite clay two miles from the Santa Fe railroad. Locals use the clay as a soap substitute, forming a soft lather with water. The clay is not injurious and leaves skin smooth. It is also used for laundry purposes.
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H. V. Lanken
Santa Fe
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Harry Allen
Ed. Evans
California
Ing
Illinois
Old
Prairie State
Bixby Park
Long Beach
Lankin
Cosy Cove
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