Barstow High Band Concert Captures Saturday Night Crowd
The Barstow high school band, led by L. P. Whitney, performs on the school porch Saturday night with pieces like Hail Hail the Gang's All Here and Star Spangled Banner. The concerts draw hundreds and the community thanks the band and leader for their gratuitous service.
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Sattray Night High School
Barstow
L. P. Whitney
Spirit of Minstrelsey
BCG
Usc Cian
Accics Vice Scheat Band
Losey
O.cs de Ceecccseeeoranea Chenette
Smith
St. Clare
Uncle Sam
Weber Star Spangled Banner
Ripley
Spanish Society to Hold Cooked Food Sale for Hall
The Spanish Sociedad Ignacio Zaragoza will hold a cooked food sale Saturday to raise funds for a hall to serve as a club venue for dances. Tamales enchiladas beans and coffee will be sold in Sonora town north of the highway.
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Spanish Sociedad
Ignacio Zaragoza
Satuday
Sonora
Garrett Marries Bernice McCoy in Simple Congregational Ceremony
Troy C. Garrett and Miss Ber nice McCoy of Scott Ohio wed at the Congregational Manse Wednesday at 8 o'clock. Rev. McRae officiated. Witnesses were Olive Garrett sister of the groom Miss Early Alfred Henderson and Homer Martin. The groom is employed here as a roundhouse clerk.
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Troy C
Pat) Garrett
Bernice McCoy
Scott
Ohio
McRae
Olive Garrett
Miss Early
Alfred Henderson
Homer Martin
Round House Cleink
Charley Wallace Visits Forum Theatre Owner in Los Angeles
Charley Wallace proprietor of the Forum Theatre was a visitor in Los Angeles today.
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Charley Wallace
The
Forum Theatre
Los Angeles
Vick's Cafe Installs New Electric Refrigeration Unit
A new electric refrigeration unit is being installed this week at Vick's Cafe to modernize food storage. The project aims to improve efficiency and maintain food safety standards for customers.
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Vick’s
Residence of George Cunningham Enlarged With Screen Porch
The home of George Cunningham is being expanded by a screened sleeping porch. Carpenter Chas Brass and painter Mr. Butts completed the exterior work. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Marvin hosted guests on Tuesday, Mrs. Mart Osgard and a visiting niece from Hemet en route to Sheridan, Wyoming.
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George Cunningham
Chas. Brass
Butts
Floyd Marvin
Mart Osgard
Hemet
Sheridan
Wyoming
State highway crew to oil highway east of Newberry
The state highway department plans to begin oiling the highway east of Newberry next week. Work will focus on paving and surface maintenance to improve riding quality and safety for motorists.
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Newberry
Van A mans Return From Seven Week Eastern Trip
Mr and Mrs Van Aman arrived back Friday after a seven week journey to the east. Mr Van Aman drove to New Jersey in nine days from Barstow in his Ford with the family along for part of the trip.
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Mrs. van Aman
Mr. van Aman
New Jersey
Barstow
H F Petre Pioneer of Hinkley District Dies
H F Petre, a pioneer of the Hinkley district, is reported dead in the east. No details on the cause are available, though it is said to be related to financial loss.
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H. F. Petre
Hinkley District
Altho
Cafe owner travels to advertise across Southwest
P. W. Willett, owner of a cafe and camp grounds, left for Arizona on Wednesday to promote his business. He plans to drive to New Mexico and contact campground managers along the route.
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East
P. W
Davidson seeks to discontinue Oro Grande winter service
Anna L. Davidson administrix of C A Davidson estate applies to the Railroad Commission for permission to discontinue and abandon Davidson s Winter Service in the town of Oro Grande.
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Anna L. Davidson
C. A. Davidson
Railroad Commission
Daviddson
Oro Grande
Saint Josephs Church to Hold Two Masses Next Sunday
St Josephs Church Thet12 will stage two Masses next Sunday July 81 at 8 30 a m with sermon in English and at 9 30 a m with sermon in Spanish In the evening Benediction at 7 30 Rev T Kerf3 will conduct services.
County Boys Land For Jail Site
The town hostise is in the process of being moved. Men have been working at the foundation for the past week preparatory to its being moved to a lot on the alley opposite the City Meat Market. The jail site ground, across the alley south of Main Street, was sold to the county last week by A L Doran for 500 dollars. Doran also bought land extending back 150 feet behind his camp grounds and to the alley east from Henderson and Nicklin.
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Hostise
Main Street
A L Doran
Doran
Henderson & Nicklin
New Arrivals Improve Baldy View Ranch in Hinkley Valley
Mr and Mrs D F Falvey arrive on the old Petre homestead in Hinkley Valley after purchasing 160 acres. They plan to plant alfalfa once repairs on the well and pump are completed. W D Wilson visits to assist, as the Falveys relocate from Milwaukee to the Baldy View Ranch.
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D. F. Falvey
Petre
Hinkley Valley
Mr. Falvey
Baldy View Ranch
W. D. Wilson
Falvey
Milwaukee
Winge Held Without Bond in Judge Henderson Case
Roy N. Winge appeared before Judge Henderson after a felony charge by Chief Special Officer Smithson. The accusation stems from an attack on Officer Colwell near Bagdad on July 20 by several hobos. Crain was shot and died the next day in county hospital. Winge is bound over to the Superior Court.
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Roy N. Winge
Henderson
H. Colwell
Smithson
Winge
Colwell
Bagdad
Crain
Wingo
Mudgett returns from short vacation in mountain area
Mudgett returned from a brief vacation in Big Bear on Sunday. He left Mrs Mudgett and their children in Bear Valley at their mountain cabin.
New Bridge Planned Over Mojave River Near Victorville
A new bridge will be built over the Mojave River on the Victorville to Apple Valley and Big Bear road. The old bridge is dangerous and must be replaced after repeated postponements. The route serves Bear Valley traffic and has been a critical winter link for Lucerne Valley Apple Valley and areas north of the river.
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Mojave River
Victorville
Apple Valley
Big Bear Resorts
Bear Valley
Lucerne Valley
Local Personal Items You and Your Friends
Mrs. G. O. Robinson travels to Loma Linda Monday for a tonsil operation with Dr J. J. White in charge of Dr R L White’s dental office during a two week honeymoon. Ben Zentmire, Express agent, leaves town Saturday for Grand Canyon and eastern states on summer vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Newton Henderson and baby go to the beach. Mrs. S. A. Shotwell and young son visit relatives in Fort Worth Texas.
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J. J. White
R L White
R L
Ben Zentmire
Express Company
Bond
Ben
Grand Canyon
S. A. Shotwell
Fort Worth, Texas
Open Air Dance Tuesday At Barstow High School
An open air dance on Barstow Union High School courts next Tuesday night aims to support indoor baseball clubs playing nightly there. A five piece orchestra led by Barton Witty, with the Palmer brothers, a trap drummer from Victorville, and Witty, will perform starting at 9. Residents from Victorville Hinkley Yerma Daggett and Newberry districts are invited for an evening of fun.
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Barstow Union High School
Kiwanians
Barton Witty
Palmer Brothers
Helendale
Victorville
Hinkley
Yerma Daggett
Newberry
Witty
J W S Shuckhart Buys Ford Roadster This Week
J W S Shuckhart purchased a Ford roadster this week, adding a new motor vehicle to his transport lineup. The purchase highlights local automotive activity and consumer interest in affordable, stylish roadsters during the period.
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J W. S. Shuckhart
Mrs Rumsey and family travel to Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs E Pitcher and Mrs Wim Steen's mother Mrs Rumsey drive to Los Angeles on Wednesday with Steen's three children joining them for the trip.
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Wim. Steen
Rumsey
Los Angeles
Visitor from Phoenix at Welch Home This Week
Dwight Faulkner of Phoenix Arizona was a visitor at the Welch home during the past week in a small community note.
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Dwight Faulkner
Phoenix, Ariz
Welch
Mrs Edith Tuttle Visits Niece Mrs Blanch Welch
Mrs Edith Tuttle is visiting her niece Mrs Blanch Welch in a brief social note. The quiet visit highlights family ties and local social activity.
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Edith Tuttle
Mrs. Blanch Welch
Doctor Sends Tyrell to Hospital for Possible Appendicitis
Dr. John Graham dispatched Mr. Tyrell, a chef at the Harvey House, to the Santa Fe hospital in Los Angeles on Saturday. It was unclear whether surgery would be required for appendicitis.
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John Graham
Mr. Tyrell
Harvey House
Santa Fe Hospital
Los Angeles
Navy life noted by Lloyd Welch for his son Ro
Lloyd Welch reports his son Robeson has joined the navy and is adjusting to the steady grind of training, reflecting on Uncle Sam's demanding routine for his boy.
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Lloyd Welch
Robeson
Navy
Sam
Weddle Family Returns from Prescott Arizona Visit
Mr and Mrs Ronald Weddle and their baby came home this week after a trip to Prescott Arizona.
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Ronald Weddle
Baby
Prescott
Arizona
Mrs. Buckman Returns Home After Illinois Visit
Mrs. E. W. Buckman came back Wednesday from a five week stay in Illinois. Her trip included family contact and rest, with plans to resume local duties soon.
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Illinois
Mrs Hart and Children Move to Riverside
Mrs. Fred Hart and her children departed for Riverside this week. The move reflects a family relocation noted in local society notices.
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Fred Hart
Riverside
Mrs Kinsey to Move Charleys Waffle House At First Street
Mrs Kinsey who runs Charleys Waffle House on First Street will relocate at the start of the month to the Paramount Furniture Company building now occupied by Paramount. Mr Taylor, owner of the Furniture Store, began moving today into a new store he has erected on his Main Street property, leaving his current location.
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Kinsey
First Street
Charleys Waffle House
Paramount ‘Furniture Company
Taylor
Furniture Stone
Main Street
Mrs Deschier Visits Los Angeles Reading Room Matron
Mrs. Deschier went into Los Angeles on Saturday and serves as matron at the Santa Fe reading room.
Mrs McGowan Returns Home From Glendale Visit
Mrs McGowan returned home Sunday after several weeks away including time in a hospital.
Mrs Cora Riche Visits Barstow From Victorville
Mrs. Cora Riche, manager of the Victorville telephone office, spent Tuesday visiting her daughter Mrs. Jack Cooper in Barstow.
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Cora Riche
Victorville
Barstow
Jack Cooper
Barstow Visit Highlights Champion Mine Output
Mr. Galoway reported from Barstow that the Champion mine in the Death Valley district operates a 50 ton mill. Recent runs show profitable returns and about 200 tons of $8 ore on the surface are being staged before any further mining.
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Galoway
Barstow
Champion
Death Valley
Mr. Galoway
Vihels and Ehlerts Visit Friends in Victorville
Mr and Mrs Steve Vihel and Mrs Ethel Ehlert were visiting friends in Victorville on Thursday and Friday.
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Myr
Steve Vihel
Ethel Ehlert
Victorville
Mrs Edna Filenniken Travels From Barstow
Mrs Edna Filenniken of San Bernardino formerly of Barstow drove Monday night and said the weather here is more comfortable than in the city.
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Edna Filenniken
San Bernardino
Barstow
Mrs Henderson Returns From Los Angeles Visit
Mrs L J Henderson came home last night after a week long visit in Los Angeles.
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L. J. Henderson
Los Angeles
Miller Couple Tour Northern States and Canada
Postcard from Mr and Mrs H L Miller describes an enjoyable trip through northern states and across the Canadian border marking a pleasant travel experience.
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H. L. Miller
Canada
Fire destroys T and T warehouse in Ludlow
Fire swept Ludlow Saturday night damaging the Napah and Tidewater facilities. Reported minimal breeze and lack of town fire protection left Ludlow vulnerable to near total destruction without quick action.
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Napah
Tidewater
Ludlow
Kiwanis Base Ball Team Beats Santa Fe 17 to 4
Four indoor baseball teams are set, Kiwanis Barstow Produce Santa Fe and Lemon Box. Kiwanis defeated Santa Fe 17 to 4 as Andy Kohamekis played while on vacation in Los Angeles.
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Kiwanis
Barstow Produce
Santa Fe
Lemon Box
Kiwanis Boys
DeWolf Undertakes Curb and Sidewalk Addition
Carl DeWolf starts a curb and sidewalk project in front of the new building south of the Printer building. Property owners adjoining the site welcome the improvement.
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Carl DeWolf
Sunday services at Free Methodist Mission
Mrs. Pierce will helm the morning services on Sunday July 31. Moses Bullock speaks in the evening on Come Ye Out from Among Them. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. The public is invited to attend these services.
Mrs Teague Hosts Far Guests From San Diego
Mrs R L Teague entertains guests including Mrs Jess Hilden of San Diego and Hilden’s daughter Mrs Rago with two children. Mrs Rago visits at the Dix Vian Dyke ranch in Dagget.
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R. L. Teague
Jess Hilden
San Diego
Hilden
Rago
Dix Vian Dyke
Dagget
Mr and Mrs Culey Return From Long Beach Vacation
Mr Culey chief clerk in the division foreman's office and Mrs Culey a clerk at the Barstow bank have returned from a two weeks vacation spent in Long Beach.
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Mrs. Culey
Long Beach
Mr. Culey
Barstow Bank
McDonald Appointed Price Clerk at Needles Store
Frank A. Happy McDonald was appointed price clerk in the Needles store department, succeeding as store helper at the round house store. Walter Upton, machinist's helper, took Happy's place in the store, with the shop handling repair parts for engines and cars.
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Frrank A
Happy) McDonald
Needles
Round House
Walter Upton
Happy
Taxes for Barstow About Same as Past Year
Deputy Assessor McIntyre visited Barstow Tuesday and Wednesday collecting personal taxes. A $400 reduction on Main Street property was offset by higher personal taxes, keeping Barstow taxes above last year. Barstow Grammar School district canvassed its vote. a $6,000 special tax for school repairs passed 24 to 1 as the district nears its taxation limit.
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McIntyre
Barstow
Main Street
Board of Supervisors
Postal Telegraph Go Increasing Force Fifteen Men
W. W. Smith, division lineman for the Postal Telegraph Company, will lead a crew of fifteen in Barstow to relocate two miles of poles for ongoing Santa Fe and Union Pacific yard improvements. Five linemen plus three on their payroll will move the line near the stock yards, with work expected to last about two months as poles are swung across the river from the hill.
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W. W. Smith
Postal Telegraph Company
Barstow
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Smith
Indoor baseball league forms in Barstow with five teams
Five teams enter Barstow indoor baseball league to begin Friday at 7 30 pm on high school grounds. Barstow Kiwanis Club to install lighting for Friday night games. Teams include Lemon Box, Barstow Produce Market, Kiwanis Club, Santa Fe and Switchmen. Admission is ten cents to help cover costs. Managers meet Thursday at Melrose Hotel to set schedule and rules.
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Barstow
Barstow Kiwanis Club
Lemon Box
Barstow Produce Market
Kiwanis Club
Santa Fe
Switchmen
Kiwanis
Produce Market
Melrose Hotel
Riverside
San Bernardino
Los Angeles
Barton Witty
Glenn Palmer
Miner Tom Schofield Enjoys Pismo Beach Clams
Tom Schofield, a miner and prospector, vacationing at Pismo Beach known for its clams. He has visited before and relishes digging and eating clams during his trip.
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Tom Schofield
Pismo Beach
Tom
Pismo
Thousand Acres Sold in Harper Lake District
The Southern Pacific Land Co. of Los Angeles has purchased several thousand acres in the Harper Lake district from the Santa Fe. Unofficial reports say drilling for water wells has begun and a large area will be planted to alfalfa. The district shows abundant water and fertile soil.
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Southern Pacific Land Co
Los Angeles
Harper Lake District
Santa Fe
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Bernice McCcoy
Pat Garrett
ST. Josephs Church
Petre Place
Newton Henderson
Beaches
Mrs. A. A. True
Mrs
Walter Mudgett
Chas.Brass
R. A. Burke
Standard Oil
Arthur Doran
Lion’s Club
Mrs Kinsey
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