Tragic Plane Crash Kills Two Local Aviators
In Barstow area on a Wednesday morning, Carl Arends and Fulton Slaton died when their plane crashed after entering an air pocket during early flight. Slaton died at Desertaire Sanitarium, while Arends was crushed beneath the engine. The coroner later said the loss of control was due to stunt flying, not the aircraft defect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Arends
Fulton E. Slaton
Carl
Slaton
Liston
Barstow
Desertaire Sanitarium
Victorville
Fred Bauer
Even Evenson
Charley Wallace
Fulton
C. F. Arends
Los Angeles
Phylis
Fulton Slaton
Jonas
Texas
Young Arends
Bauer and
F. E. Slaton
Carl Arends Rites Set After Plane Crash Death
Carl Arends twenty one year old son of Mr and Mrs C F Arends died Wednesday morning when the airplane he rode in crashed. He will be laid to rest in Barstow cemetery with funeral services Friday at 3 p m at the Congregation Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Arends
C. F. Arends
Barstow
Death of Fulton E. Slaton in Desertaire crash
Fulton E. Slaton, 35, died at Desertaire Sanitarium from injuries in an early morning aeroplane crash at 6:30. Survived by his wife, two sons Tom 6 and Donald 10, and his parents and brother in Long Beach. Body moved to San Bernardino. funeral Saturday at Mark B. Shaw parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton E. Slaton
Desertaire Sanitarium
Tom
Donald
Long Beach
San Bernardino
Mark B. Shaw
Adolph Steiner Killed in Auto Accident
Adolph Steiner, former Jewish rabbi of Salt Lake City, was crushed to death when the automobile he was driving overturned. Eugene N. Rosenberg, his companion, was rushed to Desertaire Sanitarium by Dr. Graham of Barstow. He left the hospital Wednesday and returned to Los Angeles. The men were making a trip to Salt Lake when the driver took his hands from the wheel to light a cigarette and the car swung to the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Steiner
Salt Lake City
Eugene N. Rosenberg
Desertaire Sanitarium
Graham
Barstow
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
Spur Track To Western Borax Connects Amargosa District
Art Doran is awarded the contract to grade 4000 feet for a spur track by the Santa Fe. The line will join the Pacific Coast Borax spur at Amargosa near Kramer and serve the Western Borax Company. A 700 foot shaft is down with bunk houses and permanent buildings rising. The district hosts the world’s largest borax deposit, about 40 miles west of Barstow, served by the Santa Fe railway and the Southern Sierras Power Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Doran
Santa Fe
Pacific Coast Borax Co
Amgrgo
Kramer
Western Borax Co
Western Borax Company
Barstow
Santa Fe Railway
Southern Sierras Power Co
Republican Convention Nominates Hoover for President
Herbert Hoover was unanimously nominated for president at the Republican National Convention on Thursday evening. His running mate is to be nominated Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover Herbert Hoover
United States
Hoover
Barstow PTA installs new officers at regular meeting
The Barstow Parent Teachers Association named new officers for the school year. Mrs. Fred Hart is president, Mrs. Leslie Anderson vice president, Mrs. Thos. Brooks secretary, Mrs. Robert White treasurer, Mrs. Ruth Thomson historian, and Mrs. Clinton Whitlow auditor.
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Barstow Parent Teachers Association
Fred Hart
Leslie Anderson
Thos. Brooks
Robert White
Ruth Thomson
Clinton Whitlow
Honor Program and Farewell Reception by PTA
A PTA program closed the school year with a subsequent dance. Mrs Willett sang with Miss Pfau accompanying. Nabhel and Jimmy Weld played instrumental selections. Reginald Knagegs gave a saxophone solo. Mesdames Pray and Garver offered Godspeed. The event closed with the Paimert boys rendition The End of a Perfect Day.
Pretty Party Hosts Bridge Party At Mrs Dillingham Home
Mrs Reece Dillingham entertained about twenty eight friends with a bridge party at her home last Thursday afternoon. Blue and old rose delphinians and other flowers decorated the rooms. After five hands, a two course service was served with pastel linens and candy cups. Prizes included a hand decorated magazine rack, hand made pillow cases, a red enamel pan, and a pink glass mayonnaise set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reece Dillingham
Delphinians
Arthur Birch
Harry Kelly
Steve Videl
A. Craig
Kiwanis Indoor Baseball Drive Supports Scout Fund
Kiwanis Club sponsors another indoor baseball season with proceeds to the Boy Scouts Building Fund. League directors include representatives from various organizations led by George Henderson as president and Even Fvensen as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Boy Scouts Building Fund
George Henderson
Fvensen
Music Recital At Grammar School Draws Large Audience
A large audience filled the Grammar school auditorium at 7 30 Tuesday for Miss Cook s annual Public Recital praising the program. Performers included Andrey Peterson Ethel Eddy Louis De Avila Ruth Resender and many others. The report also notes a traffic accident involving Adolph Steiner whose body was brought to Barstow Funeral Parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grammar School
Miss Cook
Annico Leak
Nathelle
Eleanor
James Weld
Eunice Pray
Mary Eilen Chambers
Edith Tripp
Marion Ramsey
Beatrice
Rosenbete
Steiner
Adolph Steiner
Barstow
News of Friends In Barstow And The fhistrict
Mr and Mrs Sam R Clark and daughter Mildred visited the A H Pendleton family then continued to Denver and Kansas City Clark runs a San Diego meat business Pendleton later bought his partner’s share Miss Seaman from Dick Young’s Barber Shop plans to move to Los Angeles for work The Kellys begin a ninety day vacation including Long Beach and a Washington state trip Mrs Arthur Birch hosted a bridge party with men and women Then a second bridge party was held for the ladies Mr and Mrs C A Whitlow and children depart for the Kiwanis convention in Seattle later this week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam R. Clark
Mildred
A. H. Pendleton
Denver
Kansas City
Clark
San Diego
Messrs. Pendleton and Clark
Barstow
Pendleton
Seaman
Dick Young
Los Angeles
Harry Kelly
Long Beach
State of Washington
C. A. Whitlow
Seattle
Henderson and Mosier Families Attend Kiwanis Convention
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Henderson and their children travel with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Mosier to Seattle to participate in the Kiwanis International convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Henderson
Harvey Mosier
Seattle
Paramount Furniture's I C Taylor Visits Los Angeles
I C Taylor of the Paramount Furniture Company conducted a business visit in Los Angeles this week, meeting with local partners and discussing potential collaborations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Taylor
The
Paramount Furniture Company
Los Angeles
Barstow San Bernardino ball game attended by multiple couples
Mr. and Mrs. Tumblin, Mr. and Mrs. Bigger and Mr. Rowe attended the Barstow and San Bernardino ball game at the County Seat Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tumblin
Bigger
Mr. Rowe
Barstow
San Bernardino
County
Mrs Josephine True Heads to Portsmouth NH to Visit Kin
Mrs Josephine True mother of pét master True departed Monday for Portsmouth New Hampshire to visit two sisters. She has one sister aged 81 and another aged 90 staying with her in the family group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine True
Pétmaster True
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
Mrs Benson Family Moves to Los Angeles for Summer
Mrs. 8S. L. Benson along with her mother and daughter Virginia Johnson left for Los Angeles on Monday to spend the summer there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8S. L. Benson
Virginia Johnson
Los Angeles
R L Teague LAID OFF DUE TO ILLNESS AT WORK
R L Teague has been laid off from work for the past week because of illness. The notice notes the temporary status and unwarranted absence from duties during the period of sickness.
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R. L. Teague
Kinsey Installs Auto Matic Orthophonic at Barstow Cafe
Mrs Kinsey has installed an automatic orthophonic phonograph at her Barstow cafe inviting patrons to enjoy early sound recordings. The device, a new feature for the cafe, offers music and entertainment during business hours.
San Bernardino visitors call on local families
Mrs. Robert Tait and Mr. and Mrs. George Allen of San Bernardino visited Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Teague on Saturday and Sunday, sharing a weekend visit with the local couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Tait
George Allen
San Bernardino
R. L. Teague
Brooks Tabors Take San Bernardino Trip for Work and Pleasure
Mr and Mrs Brooks Tabor departed Sunday for San Bernardino for a business and leisure visit and returned home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks Tabor
San Bernardino
Gleibe Family Trip To Ohio For Relatives Visit
Mies. Lewis Gleibe and daughter Margaret departed Monday morning for Ohio to visit relatives. Mr. Gleibe recently returned from a separate visit in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Lewis Gleibe
Margaret
Ohio
Mr. Gleibe
Local notices and weekend plans in Barstow area
Mr and Mrs Charley Mitchell attend auto races at Colton Sunday. Bauer Slaton firm closes until Sunday honoring two aviators who died Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Marvin enjoy a new Chevrolet coupe. George Wagoner Jr leaves Sunday for Kansas City to visit his aunt. Mrs George Wagoner and Harold spend summer in Los Angeles and Long Beach. Kiwanis to meet Monday at 8 pm. Ladies night. Mrs Mary Templeton visits Chillicothe Ohio for five weeks. Seymour Tally reports dance at Gienn Ranch Resort with new floor orchestra and cafeteria. Gienn Ranch 13 miles north of Rialto. Mrs Dick Young plans Missouri visit around May first. Memorial Day picnic at Newberry honors Mr and Mrs Walter Hancock of Alhambra. attendees listed. Santa Fe Carmen of San Bernardino to play in Barstow Sunday.
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Charley Mitchell
Colton
Bauer & Slaton
Marvin
George Wagoner Jr
Kansas City
George Wagoner
Harold
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Kiwanis Club
Mary Templeton
Chillicothe
Ohio
Seymour Tally
Gienn Ranch
Gienn Ranch Resort
Rialto
Dick. Young
Missouri
Newberry
Walter
Hanecock
Alhambra
William's St
V. Ross
Marjorie
Waiter
Hancock
Wallace and
Ardrey
Carrie Pray
Gladys
Leonard
Hazel Pray
Jas
Shillig
Dave Cox
C. B. Pray
Santa Fe Carmen
San Bernardino
Barstow
Barstow Ball Club Joins Regional League
Barstow baseball fans will see the Barstow Ball Club join a new league formed in San Bernardino with five other teams including Santa Fe Apprentice Santa Fe Carmen Sandno Centrals Pacific Fruit Express Colton Bryn Marr Redlands Barstow Santa Fe. The league opens June 24 with Barstow at home for five games and Santa Fe Carmen plays Barstow on June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
San Bdno
San Pres
Telegram
Clarence Gurr
Gurr-Smith Co
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Carmen
Sandno
Centrals
Pacific Fruit Express
Colton
Bryn Marr
Redlands
Barstow Santa Fe
Barstow
City Meat Market Ad Shows New Fruit and Vegetable Dept
C Christensen takes over the fruit and vegetable department at City Meat Market and advertises on the back page of this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Christensen
Isue
Pray family trip includes Flint visit and ball game stop
Mrs. Carrie Pray and Mrs. Gladys Leonard left Tuesday afternoon after an extended visit here for their home in Flint Michigan. En route they will visit Chicago and Detroit. They were accompanied by Miss Roberta Pray who will spend her vacation there. Mr. and Mrs. C FE Pray and son Everett spent the weekend in Alhambra. Returning they witnessed the Barstow versus San Bernardino Apprentice Team ball game at San Bernardino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Pray
Gladys Leonard
Flint
Mich
Chicago
Detroit
Roberta Pray
C. FE. Pray
Everet
Alhambra
Barstow
San Bernardino
Whitney Opens New Automotive Electric Shop
Leon F P Whitney opens a modern automotive electric shop in a new Main Street building at Bear Valley Road corner. The facility features updated equipment and skilled staff ready to serve customers with expert electrical work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon FP. Whitney
Main Street
Bear Valley Road
Whitney
Honor Mother With Outdoor Party In Local Guests
Mrs. C. Fe Pray hosted an outdoor Saturday afternoon gathering to honor her mother Mrs. Carrie Pray before her planned return to Michigan after a two year visit. The event featured conversations with fruit punch wafers and refreshments while guests expressed regret at her departure.
Veterans Meet to Form Barstow Legion Chapter
War veterans from Barstow met the Chino Legion on June 12 with State Commander Fisk represented. Local veterans plan a new legion chapter. Attendees at Chino included George Smuin Wu Steen Hoe Brewer Ed Layman Vincent Garb Pigman and Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Chino Legion
Fisk
Chino
George Smuin
Wu. Steen
Hoe
Brewer
Ed. Layman
Vincent Garb
Pigman
Brooks
Newberry residents and visitors join summer activity bustle
Lester McCoy heads to Fillmore for summer work while families and individuals from Newberry mingle with relatives and friends at Claremont Barstow and Los Angeles. Residents undertake property improvements and highway work near Newberry station as mining claims, travel, and local business dealings unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester McCoy
Fillmore
C. W. Barnes
Claremont
Leland Jonas
Jonas Ranch
O. O. Jonas
Barstow
Alice Elsenhar
B. M. Jones
Los Angeles
Arroyo Grande
P. FE
P. FE. Clinkenbeards
Alice Hand
P. B
San Bernardino
Newberry Station
Posscriies
C. F. Sischo
Los Argeles
Ernest Northup
C. L. Northup
Pomona
Lyle Graham
Luievy
H. L. Mellon
Big Bear
State Highway Commission
J. W. Burden Anison
Collecting Funds To Erect Building For Scouts
Barstow residents are urged to support a Kiwanis Club project to build a Boy Scout House on Williams Street between 6th and 6th. The 60 by 115 foot facility will include indoor space for baseball and basketball, showers, a club room, and seating for 800. The campaign emphasizes character building and long term civic benefit, urging generous giving as a community good turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Kiwanis Club of
Williams Street
H. L. Miller
Boy Scouts Free Swim and Thanks Noted at Brewers Pool
The Boy Scout group held a meeting Friday night June 15 1928 at Brewers pool with free swimming and gratitude to Mr Willett for the meeting space and pool rates. They thanked Barstow Printer for posters and donations to the new building, praised Kiwanis Club and Building Committee, and announced merit and second class badges for Kenneth Ramsey Charles Wright Evert Pray Ralph Crouch and Joe Booth. Committeemen Mosier Whitlow Knaggs assisted Garver. Scout Master Drensen scheduled next week for his night and reminders of good turns and badge wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewers Swimming Pool
Willett
Barstow
Kiwanis Club
Garvers
Kenneth Ramsey
Charles Wright
Evert
Ralph Crouch
Joe Booth
Burke
Beverly Burke
Albuquerque
Mosier
Whitlow
Knaggs
Garver
Drensen
Farewell Party Honoring Mrs Gindis Loonamites
Mrs Gindis Loonamites attended a farewell gathering hosted at Mrz 2 on a Wednesday evening. Friends enjoyed refreshments including ice cream cake wafers and fruit punch. A knitted photo gift from the neighbors recalled Miss Gaunnett’s kindness and her departure prompted many regrets yet warm friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gindis Loonamites
Mrz
Ani Bridze
Gaue Earnett
Nic Ohesore
Ares
Leonard
Gnotts
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Borax
Mrs
Fhistrict
Barstow Ball Club
PARTE
Ross Gome
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