Boulder Dam celebration draws Barstow crowd and travel
San Bernardino residents prepare to entertain out of town visitors Monday July 28 for a Boulder Dam demonstration and celebration honoring Congressman Phil Swing. Parade from Santa Fe depot features multiple bands and civic groups, ending at the Municipal Auditorium with aerial bombs. Deputy J I Farley gives deputies six point gold badges depicting a grizzly bear to Oxivard and Stanley Snedigar.
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San Bernardino
Boulder Dam
Phil Swing
Sec. Mack
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Fe
San B. C
Victorville
Barstow
Needles
Arrowhead
Nevada
Browne
Adelanto
Mojave
American Legion
Kiwanis Club
Pickwick-Greyhound Company
J. I. Farley
San Bernardino County
Oxivard
Stanley Snedigar
Mrs Overton Returns Home After Auto Accident
Mrs James Overton arrived home Saturday from Los Angeles where she was under a doctor’s care for several months following an auto accident in which she sustained jaw injuries.
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James Overton
Los Angeles
Barstow School District approves 6000 tax levy in 1930
Returns from the district school tax election held July 10, 1930 in Barstow School District show a $6,000 levy approved to help maintain the district. The Board of Supervisors of San Bernardino placed the results on file for tax levies. Fifty votes were cast with no dissent, per Albert Johnson, clerk of the school board.
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Barstow
Board of Supervisors of
San Bernardino
Albert Johnson
Birthday party at Newberry Springs honors Mr Jacobson
Friends gathered Sunday evening at Newberry Springs for a swimming party and picnic supper in honor of Mr. Jacobson's birthday. Attending were Mrs. Otto Christianson, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Haan and daughter Beatrice, Mr. and Mrs. George Deskins, Mr. and Mrs. Eddy Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jardine, Mr. and Mrs. Beahan and children, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan and son Dick, Mr. and Mrs. Fredericks, Mrs. McGrath and daughter Catherine, and the guests of honor, Mr. Jacobson and family.
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Louis Jacobson
Newberry Springs
Mr. Jacobson
Otto Christianson
Ralph Haan
Beatrice
George Deskins
Eddy Evans
Robert Jardine
Beahan
Morgan
Purchase More Acreage Will Raise Guernsey Cattle
H. O. Nelson of Harper Lake visited Barstow. Evans and Nelson Incorporated reports purchasing the W. A. Davis 80 acre ranch and the 100 acre McLain property. The firm now holds eight to nine thousand acres and aims to build a fine herd of pure bred Guernseys. They have about seventy five high grade Guernseys and say their acreage is free from weed pests.
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H. O. Nelson
Harper Lake
Barstow
Nelson
Evans and Nelson, Incorporated
W. A. Davis
McLain
Modern machinery for Barstow laundry
The Barstow Laundry recently purchased by Street and Faraday installed a new washer a new mangle and a new shirt press. Two more machines a tumbler for rough dry work and another washer will be installed soon. The owners who swamped with work after taking over have contracted to do the linen for two leading hotels and say they can handle all district laundry with the new machinery.
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Barstow
Street
Faraday
Barstow to Gain Closer Union Pacific Connection
Railroading notes indicate reports circulating about imminent changes to give Barstow a closer link with the Union Pacific. The information suggests a shift in routing or scheduling that would enhance rail ties between the city and the railroad line. No official confirmation yet from the companies involved.
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Barstow
Union Pacific
Women Fight for Mining Claims in Old Camp Battle
A Ballarat miner in Bartson reports a gun battle over ninety mining claims held by three women in the old gold camp. The case has moved to court in Los Angeles. The three women are reviving the camp’s activity.
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Ballarat
Inyo County
Bartson
Los Angeles
Desert Golf Course Opens in Desert by Van Aman
The Desert Golf Course opened Wednesday night in Barstow as the first miniature golf course on the desert. Owners Mr and Mrs Van Aman are energetic local businesspeople. The 18 hole course is well lit with garden figures around it. Tourists traveling to California from St Louis said they had played miniature golf nightly on their journey. The fad has swept Southern California and deserts like Barstow may enjoy it. Read their advertisement for hours and price.
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van Aman
Barstow
California
St. Louis
Desert Golf Course
Mrs Hartwick and Weld on Vacation Roles Shift
Mrs Nora Hartwick of Hinkley works at the local bank while Mr A J Weld takes a vacation. Hartwick, formerly Miss Williamson, held a bank job before her marriage.
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Nora Hartwick
Hinkley
A. J. Weld
Hartwick
Miss Williamson
Christensen leaves for Hot Springs lumbago relief
Chris Christensen departed Monday to seek relief at Hot Springs for lumbago. Andy Christensen, his son, manages the vegetable market during the father's absence.
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Chris. Christensen
Lumbago
Andy Christensen
News of Friends in Barstow and District
Louis Jacobson spent several days in Los Angeles this week. Mrs. Fred Hart received a telegram stating his sister Mrs. Wisher of Santa Ana was dangerously ill with pneumonia. Lubin J. Henderson visits Catalina Island with Mrs. Henderson who has been recouperating in Inglewood. Chapin ranch trip to Hinkley valley. wife and children return home. Dr. and Mrs. Robert White and baby spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. I. White of San Bernardino.
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Louis Jacobson
Los Angeles
Fred Hart
Wisher
Santa Ana
Lubin J. Henderson
Catalina Island
Mrs. Henderson
Inglewood
Mr. Renfro
Huntington Beach
Chapin Ranch
Hinkley Valley
Robert White
Robert Jr
San Bernardino
E. I. White
Robert
Mrs Leland Jonas Vacationing at Big Bear Valley
Mrs Leland Jonas and her young daughter are staying the week at Big Bear Valley with Mrs George Henderson and her children.
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Leland Jonas
Big Bear Valley
George Henderson
Pasadena Woman Visited By Aunt For Week
Miss Gertrude Webber of Pasadena spends the week with her aunt, Mrs. H. A. Martin, in a family visit noted in local society circles.
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Miss. Gertrude Webber
Pasadena
H. A. Martin
Mrs H A Martin Called to Pasadena for Sister Illness
Mrs. H. A. Martin was summoned to Pasadena last week due to a sister’s illness, with little hope for recovery.
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H. A. Martin
Pasadena
Miss Wickler Visits Barstow From Pasadena Home
Miss Wickler a popular high school teacher spent Saturday and Sunday in Barstow and currently resides in Pasadena.
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Wickler
Barstow
Pasadena
Mrs Knaggs and Mrs Weithoff Travel to San Bernardino
Mrs Knaggs and Mrs Weithoff spent Tuesday in San Bernardino visiting points of interest and meeting local contacts. The trip appeared largely social with possible informal business notes but details remain sparse.
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Knaggs
Weithoff
San Bernardino
Jimmy Abbot Receives Ford Coupe Delivery This Week
Jimmy Abbot of the Standard Oil Company took delivery of a new Ford Coupe this week. The handover marks a personal milestone for Abbot and highlights ongoing company vehicle use.
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Jimmy Abbot
Standard Oil Company
Mrs John Benson Visits San Bernardino With Friends
Mrs John Benson spent several days in San Bernardino this week visiting friends and enjoying local sights.
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John Benson
San Bernardino
Luminoso Becomes Needles Caller After Board Cut
A. Luminoso, once a baggage handler at Barstow, has shifted to the role of caller at Needles following a local board cut. The move places Luminoso in a central communications position as the town reorganizes staffing.
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A. Luminoso
Barstow
Needles
Miss Olga Rizzardini Enjoys Months-Long Los Angeles Vacation
Miss Olga Rizzardini is enjoying a months vacation in Los Angeles. The article notes her leisure break and time spent away from home, highlighting the location as Los Angeles and the duration as months.
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Olga Rizzardini
Los Angeles
Barney Family Visits Uncle in Pacific Grove
Mr and Mrs Sue Barney and family of Pacific Grove arrived Saturday night to visit with Mrs Barney s uncle Chas Mellroy.
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Mrs
Sue Barney
Pacific Grove
Mrs. Barney
Chas. Mellroy
Barstow crowd at Ludlow dance enjoys Palmer orchestra
A sizable Barstow audience attended the Ludlow dance Saturday evening. The Palmer orchestra provided music and a return engagement is planned for August 2.
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Barstow
Ludlow
Palmer Orchestra
Wade Parker Visits Nellie Cooper in Mecca
Mecca resident Nellie Cooper hosted Mr. Wade Parker for a Sunday visit, details noting friendly call and cordial conversation during the family gathering.
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Wade Parker
Mecca
Nellie Cooper
Mrs Goellner to vacation by La Jolla this Friday
Mrs. Goellner who has been ill this week plans a Friday departure for La Jolla to spend several weeks by the ocean and regain strength.
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Fred Goellner
la Jolla
Ocean
Willetts to Leave Washington Trip Soon
A telegram received this week by employees states Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Willett, who have been vacationing in Washington, will soon depart for their return trip.
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Employes
P. W. Willett
Washington
Lazenby to Undergo Operation at Ramona Hospital
Ed Lazenby partner in Lazenby and Ochoa will enter Ramona hospital Monday for an operation. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery.
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Ed. Lazenby
Lazenby & Ochoa
Lazenby’s Tarket
Ramona Hospital
Scorpion mix up leaves Arends stung on both feet
Cc. F. Arends, a retired man, describes a scorpion incident after a scare. He says the insect crawled on his foot, prompting him to brush it away with the other foot, resulting in a sting on each foot. He remains shaken by the unusual encounter.
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Cc. F. Arends
Mr. Arends
Auto Traffic Reported on State Highways
The State Highway department released a two day count for July 13 and 14 detailing traffic on major routes. Victorville to Barstow reported 1,884 cars versus 510 last year, Barstow to Needles 1,189, Arrowhead Trail Barstow to Las Vegas 1,081, Amboy on Old Trails 782 with 286 prior year, California Nevada state line 632 up from 211, and Sunday and Monday totals 324 and 308 respectively.
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State Highway Department
Victorville
Barstow
Needles
Old Trails
Arrowhead
Las Vegas
Amboy
California-Nevada State Line
Gas For Barstow San Francisco
Harold G. Lamb applies to the Railroad Commission for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to supply liquefied petroleum gas for heating and lighting to Barstow in San Bernardino County. The gas, about 2800 BTU, would serve the Mojave Desert town.
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San Francisco
Iarold G. Lamb
Railroad Commission
Barstow
Mojave Desert
San Bernardino County
Trains 1 and 10 to Be Taken Off in August
It is reported that Santa Fe trains number one and number ten will be taken off sometime the first of August.
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Santa Fe
Barstow Garage Changes Hands With Buckley Takeover
Arthur L. Doran resigns after eleven years as manager of Barstow Garage and passes leadership to F. S. Buckley of Pasadena who will relocate with his family. Mrs. L. H. Hillis, owner, resumes active management duties.
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Arthur L. Doran
Barstow
F. S. Buckley
Pasadena
Yermo Officer Weds Miss Winifred Young
Last Saturday in Barstow Rev. F C Reid joined Yermo night officer Hurst Julian and Miss Winifred Young of Pacific Grove in marriage. Kenneth Zug and Irene Young witnessed the ceremony. The couple will live in Yermo where Julian serves as night special officer for Union Pacific. Miss Young taught in Pacific Grove and is a native of England.
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Hurst Julian
Yermo
Winifred Young
Pacific Grove
F. C. Reid
Barstow
Kenneth Zug
Irene Young
Julian
Union Pacific
Miss Young
England
Scout Camp Records Second Period Camp Attendance
In a letter from Mrs. Tennie McKinnon a nurse at the Boy Scout Camp Arataba she notes over eighty in the second period camp. Five boys come from Yermo and five from Barstow. Joe Parasia of Barstow and Paul Isham of Daggett are named to the rank of brave in the tribe.
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Tennie McKinnon
Arataba
Yermo
Barstow
Joe. Parasia
Paul Isham
Daggett
Ludlow Couple to Marry in July Ceremony
Miss Ova E. Bunch will wed John O. Gibson Sunday evening at Ludlow in a small ceremony conducted by Judge Brown at Harlem Bunch’s home. The couple met in Colorado last winter. Miss Bunch is from De Beque, Colorado, and Gibson works for the New Mexico Construction Company in Ludlow. They plan to visit Colorado relatives later.
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Ludlow
Ova E. Bunch
John O. Gibson
Judge Brown
Harlem Bunch
Colorado
Miss Bunch
B. F. Bunch
de Beque
Gibson
New Mexico Construction Company
Remze Buys LA Grocery Store From Christensen
Edward Remze of Los Angeles purchased the grocery and produce store owned by Andy Christensen. He suffered a bite to the foot by an insect this week but remains able to hobble about.
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Edward Remze
Los Angeles
Andy Christensen
Remze
Alfalfa Seed Growing Holds Out For Better Prices
Ranchers on older farms let alfalfa go to seed after the second cutting to fetch higher prices. Markets show weaker overall demand with top grades scarce, while Mojave region output may reach 35000 tons despite lower prices, and acreage is rising to meet demand.
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Siemon, Bailey
Seymour
Mahnk
Hinkley
Department of the U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics
U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics
San Francisco
San Joaquin
Sacramento
Delta
Mojave
Mojave River Valley
Federal
State
Imperial Valley
Legion auxiliary sends treats to veterans in hospital
The Richard Arnold Griffith Auxiliary of the American Legion met at Mrs. Bert Osborne’s Daggett home on Tuesday evening. Members shared a social hour, enjoyed sherbert and cake, and packed jelly or jam into boxes destined for disabled war veterans at San Fernando Veterans Hospital.
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Richard Arnold Griffith
The
American Legion
Bert Osborne
Daggett
San Fernando Veteran’s Hospital
Osborne
Mrs Reno Visits Her Mother This Week
Mrs Reno formerly Florance Stutsberry is visiting her mother Mrs Stutsberry this week, staying at the family home and sharing news of relatives and recent events.
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Mrs. Reno
Florance Stutsberry
Mrs Stutsberry
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Guernsey
Railroad Reports
Desert
GAS
Barstow Garage
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