Ex Ranger Brother of Cal Man Dies in Texas
Chas. B. Boyce of Barstow reports his brother R. H. Boyce of Coahoma Texas has passed away and was buried in Coahoma Cemetery. The hometown clipping offers a two column history of the Texas Rangers captain whose exploits are in Ranger History. He married Adifine Pearl in 1876 and had one son believed dead. Born opposite the Central Garage.
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Chas. B. Boyce
Barstow
R. H. Boyce
Coahoma
Texas
Texas Rangers
Adifine Pearl
Night At The Circus Theme Graces Senior Class Night
Senior Class Night unfolds June 8 with a Night At The Circus motif and a sequence of side shows. The program included The Wistory and Prophecy, a one act Dancing Dolls finale, and features from the Band and embassy. Audience overflow filled the hall. alumni planned visits during a closing assembly with songs and goodbyes.
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Mo Koy
Wil
Barker
Empacy
An- 1
Needles Gas and Electric Granted Time Extension
The Liciroad Commission issued an order granting Needles Gas and Electric Company an extension to October 1, 1927, to remove infractions of statutes governing overhead electric line construction.
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Needles Gas and Electric Company
Liciroad Commission
Railroad to Borax Mines Opens New Transit Route
Rail line to the new borax mines is finished facilitating large shipments daily.
Lemon Sox Summit Sparks Thirst Quarrel
A brief clash erupts at the Lemon Sox event over a shared drink break as fans chant for more lemonade. Staff intervene to calm the crowd and restore order amid the summer heat.
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Lemon Sox
Thirteen Million Meals on the Santa Fe Dining System
The Fred Harvey system reports feeding thirteen million Santa Fe passengers in 1926 through dining cars dining rooms and lunch counters. Riley Witty notes extensive dairy fruit and vegetable farms plus vast food purchases across twelve states to supply meals including eggs milk coffee tea butter flour potatoes apples oranges sugar and large quantities of beef pork poultry and lard. Barstow Harvey House patrons praise the menus and service at a $1.50 price.
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Santa Fe
Fred Harvey
Riley Witty
Barstow Harvey House
Fred J Harvey
del Rio
Ariz
Las Vegas
N. M
la Junta
Colo
Newton Kans
Temple
Texas
Harvey
Barstow
Los Angeles
Witty Graduates Shine at USC Commencement in Los Angeles
Barton Witty was one of two graduates from a 25 student mining class to receive a diploma. Over 1300 USC graduates across various colleges received diplomas at the Coliseum in Los Angeles before an audience of 380000. Mr and Mrs Riley Witty attended the exercises.
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Barton Witty
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
Riley Witty
Youngsters Married in County Seat Records
A marriage license was issued Wednesday June 8 to Harold Leroy Overby aged 21 and Eleanor Velma Redman aged 18. The records show Barstow as the bride's parents’ residence.
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Harold Leroy Overby
Eleanor Velma Redman
Barstow
Highway Worker Charmo Injured in Victorville Collision
Don Charmo an assistant blacksmith with C. C. Cash's division, based in Helen dale then Barstow, was critically injured two miles north of Oro Grande when a Dodge touring car and an Oakland sport car collided near five o'clock. Charmo was pinned under the Oakland as the compact tore the engine from the vehicle. He suffered a badly cut throat and friends Andrew Lewis and Bert hurried to the scene.
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Don Charmo
Victorville
Charmo
C. C. Cash
Helendale
Barstow
Dan Cnarmo
Oakland
Oro Grande
Charmo W
Carmo
Andrew Lewis
Bert
Frick Ranch Scene Of Girls Party
A Philanthea class held a time party at Frick ranch near Barstow on Tuesday evening. The group left Barstow at 5 PM by autos, arrived and prepared a picnic lunch, with attendees including Mrs. Lenk, Eleanor Redman, Lela Lee, Stella Smith, Leona Smith, Lillian Burnsides, Nellie Cooper, Margaret Thursby, Mary Frick, and Ernestine Frick.
Labor Editor Tibbitts Wins Case
Superior Judge Charles L. Allison sustained the defense in a Fisherton Farms inquiry, throwing out the indictment against labor editor Tibbitts for perjury. The judge ruled the grand jury lacked power to administer an oath due to faulty language indicating an investigation of a public offense.
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Charles L. Allison
Mr. Tibbitts
Benjamin Harrison
Tibbitts
Fisherton Farms
Fresh orange juice and lemonarde come to town
A large wholesome drink called The Lemon is now served in town. The beverage features fresh orange juice and lemonade and is being introduced to local patrons at a new venue.
Church Ads Urged By Clarke To Boost Attendance
Walter Irving Clarke of Philadelphia national publicity director for the Presbyterian Church advises churches to use newspaper ads as a serious investment. Ads should inspire attendance and awaken consciences balancing dignity and energy while reflecting interdependence of the nation and railroads.
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Walter Irving Clarke
Philadelphia
Mr. Clarke
Debts to the Rails Highlight Santa Fe’s 1926 Report
C A Whitlow, Barstow Chamber of Commerce secretary, lauds annual railway reports as a window into development. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe 1926 figures show freight revenue rising from 20 to 196 million and passenger revenue from 6 to 44 million, with track miles increasing from 6445 to 12121. The piece links these numbers to home building, farms, and cities across California through Kansas and Oklahoma, naming Barstow, Mojave, Flagstaff, Santa Fe, Amarillo, Silver City, and Oklahoma City among stations illustrating the expansion.
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C. A. Whitlow
Barstow
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Colorado
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Mojave
Flagstaff
Santa Fe
Amarillo
Silver City
Oklahoma City
Texas Panhandle
United States
Barstow Pool Hall License Granted by Board of Supervisors
W B Fisher was granted a pool hall license by the Board of Supervisors at their meeting last Monday in Barstow. James B Rodden, a Labor Journal solicitor from San Bernardino, was arrested by Constable E L Stanfield at Big Bear Monday. Rodden faces extortion charges for allegedly obtaining advertising by claiming state representation.
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W. BB. Fisher
B Board of Supervisors
Barstow
James 8. Rodden
Labor Journal
San Bernardino
E. L. Stanfield
Big Bear
Rodden
Vacation Expenses Ltd. Visitor Spends Week in Barstow
Cunningham of El Centro visited Barstow at his brother George's home the first of the week. Ed left his Long Beach family to spend the summer there, then returned to Barstow for two profitable evenings with the boys before driving back to El Centro to resume his drug store business.
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Cunningham
el Centro
Barstow
George
Long Beach
Mrs Forest Dillingham Heads West with Family
Mrs Forest Dillingham and her children joined by Mrs Joe Rankin and her little son traveled to Los Angeles this week for a brief visit lasting a few days.
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Los Angeles
Forest Dillingham
Joe Rankin
Little Son
Adele Beckwith Guest at EF L White Home
Miss Adele Beckwith of Los Angeles is a house guest at the EF L White residence, with friendly social stays noted in local society records.
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Adele Beckwith
Los Angeles
EF. L. White
Bridge Club at Mrs Bloyd Marvins Hosts Evening
Mrs Bloyd Marvin will entertain the bridge club at her home tonight. Mr and Mrs P W Willetts of the Crystal Cafe and Willetts Tourist Camp were visitors in San Diego and Los Angeles earlier this week. Improvements are being made in the Crystal Cafe for tourist comfort and attraction.
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Bridge Club
Bloyd Marvin
P. W. Willetts
Crystal Cafe
Willetts
San Diego
Los Angeles
They Admit It at Crystal Cafe Admits Willett’s Cooks
An ad from the Crystal Cafe reports that Mr Willett employs the best cooks and waitresses along the National Old Trail route. The staff doubt whether "The Boss" is aware and instruct the reporter to inform readers.
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Crystal Cafe
Visiting Pitchers Visit Fall River Bank Family Friends
W. A. Wickersham the bank cashier of Fall River Kansas is visiting his friends Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Pitcher during a brief stay.
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W. A. Wickersham
the Bank
Fall River, Kansas
Mrs. E. L. Pitcher
Union Pacific Stage Company authorized to operate Death Valley auto stage
A supplemental railway order grants Union Pacific Stage Company permission to start Death Valley auto stage service on October 1, 1927. The text also mentions Heath's Sake a glass of orange juice daily and a Lemon Box promotion plan involving churches in a united newspaper appeal. If churches fund ads, newspaper advertising will benefit the church.
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Union Pacific Stage Company
The
Railroad Commission
Death Valley
Heath
Send In News From Youristrict
Community guidelines urge plain reporting with correct names, factual notes, and concise writeups. Emphasizes answering Who Where When Why How, avoiding opinion, and timely submissions by mail or phone for extraordinary events.
Chamber to Decide Barstow Fourth of July Celebration
On Monday evening the Barstow Chamber of Commerce will vote on whether the town may celebrate the Fourth of July. The decision hinges on the chamber’s assessment of community interest and logistical readiness.
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Chamber of Commerce
Barstow
Mrs Harry Kelly Called to Los Angeles After Brother's Death
Mrs. Harry Kelly traveled to Los Angeles this week due to the death of her brother. The brief notice notes her prompt departure and the family’s loss.
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Harry Kelly
Los Angeles
Bernice White Returns Home for Holidays From USC
Miss Bernice White is home for the holidays from Los Angeles where she attends the University of Southern California.
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Bernice White
Los Angeles
Kraschel and Iveson celebrate San Bernardino graduation
Mr and Mrs E F Kraschel of Fresno and Miss Ellen Iveson of Barstow attended the graduation of their brother Robert Iveson at San Bernardino.
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E. F. Kraschel
Fresno
Ellen Iveson
Barstow
Robert Iveson
San Bernardino
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U.S
Jared
Anto
Frick Ranch
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Standard Electric Stove Co
Tiernan Radio & Electric Store
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