California highway survey diary by advisory committee head
J B Gill notes aloud that state highway conditions survey by governor appointed advisory committee reveals vast California geography. They visited Alturas Susanville Reno and northern counties, meeting Nevada authorities. paving plans include Barstow three miles from Leaks ranch to Foglesong property with 60 foot vs 80 foot right of way dispute. New Oro Grande road hoped to improve main street. repairs urged for holes between Palliser Lenwood Barstow and Victorville area.
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California
J. B. Gill
Gill
Reno
Nevada
Alturas
Susanville
Co. S. Crain
Barstow
Leaks Ranch
Foglesong Place
Foglesong
Oro Grande
Palliser
Lenwood
Victorville
Union Oil Station
Highway Commission Plans Barstow Old Trails Road Improvement
E Q Sullivan state engineer for division 8 San Bernardino writes July 21 1924 to L E Tiernan secretary National Old Trail Road Association detailing that plans and specifications for the Barstow segment are complete and awaiting headquarters approval to pave the town road. A deep cut through the hill west of the High School will reduce the grade to a workable level pending funds and further improvements are planned toward Victorville and east toward Newberry Springs subject to available funds.
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The
Highway Commission
E. Q. Sullivan
Division 8
San Bernardino
L. E. Tiernan
National Old Trail Road Association
Barstow
California
Oro Grande
Victorville
Newberry Springs
San Bernardino Legion Elects Sheehan Commander
J Thimothy Sheehan was elected commander of the American Legion post in San Bernardino by unanimous vote at a meeting in the Edison Clubhouse on E Street. The vacancy followed James B Armstrong’s recent resignation, with Sheehan serving as interim commander since.
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J Thimothy Sheehan
American Legion
San Bernardino
Edison
E Street
James B. Armstrong
Mr. Sheehan
Hinx
Mining Men Visit Barstow Optimistic on Prospects
Messrs. M. F. Campbell and W. F. McLaughlin of Los Angeles inspected Barstow district mining properties this week. Experienced in California Nevada and Mexico, Campbell recalls Calico and believes further investments could unlock multiple lucrative prospects. They foresee a bright future for San Bernardino county mining if capital to develop existing prospects is secured.
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Messrs
M. F. Campbell
W. F. McLaughlin
Los Angeles
Barstow
California
Nevada
Mexico
Campbell
Calico
San Bernardino County
District Attorney Libel Case Moves to Superior Court
Labor Journal editor John K. Tibbitts faces a criminal libel charge against District Attorney George H. Johnson. Chief Deputy M. O. Hert filed the information before Judge William H. Ellis. Tibbitts will plead Monday before Superior Judge Benjamin F. Warmer, after waiving a preliminary hearing in Rialto court two weeks earlier.
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John K. Tibbitts
Labor Journal
George H. Johnson
M. O. Hert
William H. Ellis
Tibbitts
Benjamin F. Warmer
C. N. Johnson
Rialto
Railroad Crossing Application Near Hicks
The Railroad Commission reports a San Bernardino County filing to construct a grade crossing at Santa Fe tracks near Hicks. The project would provide a closer roadway to Palliser post office and store across the river for local residents.
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Railroad Commission
San Bernardino
Santa Fe
Hicks
Palliser
Santa Fe Railroad Adds Crew To Yard and Board
Business is rising on the Santa Fe with four engine men reinstated on the board. E. W. Buckman and E. W. Kretchner return to yard duty while S. E. Brooks joins the Bakersfield extra board. Fireman C. D. White is also back on the job.
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Santa Fe
E. W. Buckman
E. W. Kretchner
S. E. Brooks
Bakersfield
C. D. White
Fresno Holstein Joins 30000 Pound Class
The horticultural commissioner’s office estimates seasonal shipments by district. Delano 250 carloads cantaloupes and 400–500 carloads watermelons. McFarland 75 cantaloupes and 200 watermelons. Wasco 300 cantaloupes and 600 watermelons. Shafter 50 watermelons. Lerdo 50 melons. Kern Mesa 250 cantaloupes and 400 watermelons.
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Horticultural Commissioner’s Office
Delano
Cantaloupes
McFarland
Wasco
Shafter
Lerdo
Kern Mesa
Trails Highway Improvement Plan Promises Indefinite Upgrades
Division Engineer BE Q Sullivan states the work on Trails Highway focuses on maintaining the current road and making improvements. He says the program of improvements will continue indefinitely as part of ongoing efforts.
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BE. Q. Sullivan
Personal Items Picked Up About Town
Bob Hook recently resigned from the Santa Fe in Barstow and departed with Mrs. Hook for San Francisco and other bay cities. They leave behind many friends who regret their departure yet are glad they will enjoy city life.
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Bob Hook
The
Santa Fe
Barstow
Grape shipments flow through Barstow to Santa Fe line
Barstow receives grape shipments in refrigerator cars from the San Joaquin Valley while the Santa Fe railroad expands its business. Wasco reports strong cantaloupe and honeydew melon trade this year. Denali ships honeydew melons by car load. Grammar school board advertises bids for school materials and supplies.
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Barstow
San Joaquin Valley
Santa Fe Railroad
Wasco
Denali
Cunningham Pharmacy Ad Promises Money Back Guarantee
Advertisement urges depleting stock before Sunday on a must-have article backed by local merchant and manufacturer with a full money back guarantee. Purchasers take no risk on purchases from Cunningham Pharmacy.
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Cunningham Pharmacy
Cunninghams
Notary Lubin J Wenderson Returns from Beach Rest
Lubin J Wenderson the district's sole notary came back the first of the week after a brief rest at the beach as noted in the Printer ads.
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Lubin J. Wenderson
Linotype tourists from Grand Rapids visit local printer
Clayton C. Cook and his wife from Grand Rapids Michigan spent a night here while en route to Lankershim to visit Mr. Cook's parents. As linotype operators they stopped at the Printer to try a modern linotype and spent hours resting and setting type after their Needles trip.
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Clayton C. Cook
Grand Rapids, Mich
Lankershim
Mr. Cook
Oldest man in Barstow inquiry sparks curiosity
Earlier in the week a photo of Ezra Meeker, 94, appeared. Barstow residents now wonder who holds the title of the oldest man in Barstow, prompting local chatter and calls for verification.
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Ezra Meeker
Barstow
Local car agent touts Willys Knight in Big Bear trip
E. L. White returns from a pleasant Big Bear trip and praises driving the hills in a Willys Knight. The Printer lists Charley Williams as the local representative for the car famed for its waterless reputation.
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E. L. White
Big Bear
E. L
Willys
Gilham's Hardware Ad Offers Tools for Ambitious Home Improvers
Read the Printer ad for Gilham's hardware department and discover good tools to upgrade living conditions at home. The note encourages readers to visit for practical items.
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Gilham
Learned Departs as Barstow Post Office Chief Clerk
Marry Learned, chief clerk at Barstow post office under the True administration, has left. Harry departed Thursday afternoon driving a Ford toward a northern vacation to Washington to visit relatives. Mrs. George Leahy succeeds Learned as chief clerk after a year in other post office duties. Postmaster True praises the clerks for their courtesy at the window.
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Marry Learned
Barstow
True
Harry
Barstow Voters Back Bonds For School Improvements
Last Monday the Waterman School District Trustees sought 6000 dollars to upgrade Barstow Grammar School. L. P. Whitney E. L. White and L. J. Henderson led the drive with Principal C. S. Pierce guiding fiscal plans. Voters approved unanimously, backing alterations additions repairs new furniture and sanitary toilets to provide the best for local children.
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Waterman
Barstow Grammar School
L. P. Whitney
E. L. White
L. J. Henderson
C. S. Pierce
Barstow
Minneola Votes on School Improvements Plan
Minneola voters face a special election this Friday to decide on a 340 tax levy for repairs to school buildings and grounds. The Board of Trustees includes Mrs. M. A. Webber Paul Waimut and Anson L. Peck. backers expect broad support and see funds improving facilities for students. More items include small ads for piano oil stoves high chairs coal heaters autos strawberry jam and modern rooms.
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Minneola School
M. A. Webber
Paul Waimut
Anson L. Peck
Barstow
Calgary Relative Visits Highlight Local Stay
Miss Elsie Leak of Calgary Canada visits relatives spending several weeks here. She is a niece of Chas A Leak and Mrs Clara McClary. Engineer S J Wallace is on vacation not due back on duty until August 8.
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Elsie Leak
Calgary
Canada
Miss Leak
Chas. A. Leak
Clara McClary
S. J. Wallace
Seaberg to prove up homestead August 21
O A Seaberg of Superior Valley will make final proof on his homestead on August 21. C T Cleland and Charley Mitchell of Barstow have been named as witnesses.
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O. A. Seaberg
Superior Valley
C. T. Cleland
Charley Mitchell
Barstow
How Barstow Got Its Name and Naming Date
Barstow earned its name from early settler and trader Barstow who helped establish a frontier stop. The town was officially named Barstow in the 19th century as rail lines expanded through the region.
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Barstow
Fresh fruits and vegetables at Pens and City Meat Market
Pens offers fresh vegetables and fruits including unusual items while City Meat Market, known for Cudahy's Puritan hams and bacon, adds an extensive fruit and vegetable assortment with items like alligator pears on the list.
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City
Cudahy
Visit invitation in Barstow Printer prompts Oro Grande stop
An ad in the U S Royal card notices Barstow Printer inviting travelers passing through Oro Grande to visit R J Mills at his general merchandise store. The message highlights a ladies rest room and a social invite from a local resident encouraging readers to tell Mills they are from the district.
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U. S
Barstow
Oro Grande
R. J. Mills Soda Fountain
R. J
New Pay Plan For Chevrolet At Central Garage
Bauer and Slayton promote a new way to pay for a Chevrolet at Central Garage. With many Chevies visible around town, a number of buyers appear to be exploring the offer and considering their options.
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Bauer and
Slayton
Midnight Blaze Threatened Barstow Quarters Firefight
A Santa Fe fire response saved the Barstow Mexican quarters after a blaze began in adjoining buildings at 12:45. Fire crews used four water streams and chemical extinguishers from Dillingham store to control flames. Romolo Salasar and family narrowly escaped with only a sewing machine saved. neighboring homes of Mike Romero and Lucas Triana also caught fire but were contained with minimal damage.
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Barstow
Romolo Salasar
Santa Fe
Dillingham
Round House
Mike Romero
Salasar
Lucas Triana
Grace Beauty Shop opens in Barstow now homegrown
Grace Beauty Shop established in Barstow by Mrs Grace Garrett aims to keep beauty services local. The parlor, supplying its own stationery via Printer office, marks a shift from San Bernardino and Los Angeles marcell parlors to a first class Barstow hair dressing establishment.
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Barstow
Grace Beauty Shop
Marcell
San Bernardino
Los Angeles
Grace Garrett
Desert Missionary Visits Hinkley and Desert Areas
The Desert Missionary visited Hinkley last Sunday as Louis Rankin succeeds Lloyd Hansen as Missionary of the American Sunday School Union. Hansen takes a year off due to ill health. Rankin reports growing Sunday Schools in Mojave area including Rand sburg Daggett Yermo Kelso with Hinkley and Palliser schools doing well despite summer heat. Hinkley to close in August and new schools forming in southern San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
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Hinkley
Louis Rankin
Lloyd E. Hansen
American Sunday School Union
Hansen
Desert
Rankin
Randsburg
Daggett
Yermo
Kelso
Great
Mojave
Palliser
San Bernardino
Riverside
Shorty Vogle Loses Savings In Amboy Fire
In Amboy this week Shorty Vogle formerly of Amboy arrived after his bunk house burned at the chemical plant on the first of the month. He reportedly ruined his forty years savings as flames consumed his possessions. He stripped to his underwear and left in a barrel, joking about a clean sweep.
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Shorty
Vogle
Amboy
Shory
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OLD Trail Talks
SAN Bernardino Legion
Sheehan
Fresno
Gammar School Board
Minneola
Midnight Blaze
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