Political Pointers Highlight Candidacy Prospects and Appointments
Grand Jury report unlikely to boost Butler's bid while Champ Clark appears to be a convention favorite for Taft's potential job. Gov. Oddie of Nevada names George Wingfield to the U.S. Senate to replace the deceased Nixon. Theodore A. Bell of California is discussed as temporary Democratic convention chairman for Baltimore on June 25. Butler visits Barstow and plans desert road and water sign placements funded by the state, amid two years of promises.
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Butler
Champ Clark
Taft
Oddie
Nevada
George Wingfield
Goldfield
U.S. Senate
Nixon
Theodore A. Bell
California
Baltimore
Barstow
Notice of Contest in Homestead Entry Cancellation
Department of the Interior Los Angeles June 6 1972 notice to Perry Louis contest by Martha Graflin alleging lack of residence and improvements on Homestead Entry 11520 for SW quarter Sec 21 T North R West Be Meridian. Failure to answer within twenty days after fourth publication will cancel the entry without further hearing. Names Frank Buren Register and W Robinson Receiver with publication dates June 4 June 21 June 25 July 4.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Los Angeles
California
Perry Louis
Mimosa St
Calif
Martha A. Grafflin
Vermont Ave
Los Angreles
U. S. Land Office
Delos Trumble
Hinkley
A. B. Meridian
Register and Receiver
James Ernest Evans
Permend Trumble
Angelina Sarah Evans
William Sutton
Frank Buren
Register
Contest Notice to Homestead Entrant Frank Barrager
Emil Freier contests Frank J. Barrager's homestead entry W547 for SE1 section 22 township 6 north range 6 west S E B Meridian. Freier alleges six months’ abandonment and unimproved land. holder must answer within 20 days after the fourth publication or risk cancellation. Publications dated June 14 June 21 June 28 and July 6 1912.
Grand Jury Report Critiques County Officials Reported
The SBL News previews a grand jury report that lambasts county supervisors and officers. It notes no indictments and that the full piece will appear in a later issue.
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SBL
Victorville Preparations Spark July Fourth Festivities
Mrs. M F Goodwin and Miss Loughran will provide music for the Victorville Fourth of July dance. Victor Home Social Club names R L McNeil, Flora McNeil, and Carrie Bennett as committee. plans include barbecue, sports, picnics, and horse races possibly with Barstow Band. Dr Harris Garcelon touted for Supervisor. Mohave valley noted for more votes than Needles. Local growers report heavy fruit yields with Mr Dobie ready to operate a 45 hp tractor. Fred Lang expects five new wells.
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M. EF. Goodwin
Carrie Bennett
Victorville
Barstow
Harris Garcelon
Mohave Valley
Needles
Hugh T. Woods
Dobie
Leslie
Barstow Yard Returns to Service as McDonald Rejoins Switch Engine
In Barstow yards Engineer McDonald resumes duties on the switch engine. Promoted to traveling engineer for the L. A. division is Al Crews. Sheriff Ralphs and officers Ed Harris and V. Almon investigate a mysterious death of a stranger found in brush west of Barstow with the person’s identity yet undetermined.
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McDonald
Barstow
al Crews
L. A
Ralphs
Ed Harris
V. Almon
Dentistry by Dr Stauter in Barstow
Dr Stauter dentist operates near the passenger depot gate Barstow offering high class work with crown and bridge specialties.
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Stauter
Barstow i
Land clearing near Harvard for Tom Reed Mines venture
Otis Wim Keyler reports clearing land near Harvard for Chas Grimes owner of the Tom Reed Mines. He notes ample irrigation water at 30 feet and anticipates securing water for future development of Gold Roads Arizona operations.
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Otis-Vermo Wim
S. Keyler
Harvard
Chas. Grimes
Tom Reed Mines
Gold Roads
Arizona
Local News Roundup Sparks Fourth of July Preparations
Randsburg Miner notes plans to celebrate Independence Day while Needles residents adjust to holiday activity. L H Bennett and J B Colcord move to new Cottage street homes. Dillinghams offers new sewing machines at 25 dollars. Alaska volcano ash reaches Victoria BC twelve hundred miles away. R M Dillingham rents new cottages. F A Curtin promotes to Day Foreman at Barstow roundhouse. Colorado river levels highest since 1884 impact Needles shorelines. San Bernardino News reports Scotty fined for contempt of court and ordered to pay 1247 dollars or face jail. McRae and Arbies construct new cement building with three shops and lodging above. The Henderson sisters return for a visit before a two month San Diego trip with family. Social showers planned for the week. vacation printers can be mailed to subscribers. George Vick visits Needles and Bagdad restaurant partners. Clancey and Drumm tour Goldstone mines with favorable notes from Whyte.
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Los Angeles
McRae and Arbies
Madge
Flora Henderson
Barstow
San Diego
Lawn Party by The Band at Carter Home
The Lawn Party hosted by Thos. O. Carter will occur Monday evening June 17 at the Carter residence. Tee cream and cake will be served at 15e. A committee led by Mrs. B. W. Grady Mrs. E. Harris and Mrs. H. P. Wells handles arrangements. Previous Friday’s box social pleased attendees though finances fell short of expectations. The band provided new dance music enjoyed by dancers.
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Thos. O. Carter
8. W. Grady
E. Harris
H. P. Wells
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