Lone Pine notes and Inyo trip from Wray
John C. Wray reports from Independence and Lone Pine after a Sunday auto delay. Lone Pine prospers with new hotel and city hall, observatory visits, and a growing garage economy. He notes a seven-pack train heading to the mountains and mocks Blue Law talk. He visits the State Fish Hatchery with four school marms touring Inyo desert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Wray
Lone Pine
Lone Pine Observatory
W. C. Probasco
Mr. Whitney
Heaven
Independence
State Fish Hatchery
Harry Glasscock
Miss Daniels
San Pedro
Inyo County
Automobile Club of
Southern California
Death Valley
Randsburg
Harry Alderson
Coyote Shaft
Harry
Beau Brummel
Coyote Mine
Inyo County Rich in Minerals and Alpine Extremes
Independence June 24 Inyo County, though small in population, ranks among California’s minerals leaders with over forty classifications. The county, once seen as a desert no man’s land, has made rapid agricultural progress, and its vast distances strain sheriff assessor and tax collector to cover the area with limited rail lines and no finished highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Inyo
Inyo County
Congregational Church Notes Include Scout Activities And Vacation Plans
The pastor has left for vacation with Mrs Paterson and their son. Members and non members contributed to preaching, youth work and social life at the little white church. Boy Scouts enjoyed an overnight hike with new member joining the troop and plans for next camping trip. Meetings will be omitted in July and August during the pastor's absence. The church committee will supply pulpit duties and oversee services, with Miss Mary K E Cook in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jet
Paterson
Mary KE. Cook
Miss Cook
Farewell Sermon by Stella Cobb at Barstow Mission
Miss Stella Cobb pastor of the Free Methodist Mission at Barstow will deliver her farewell sermon next Sunday. Morning services at Hinkley begin at 11 o clock and an evening service at Barstow starts at 7 30. The community is urged to attend both services.
Inyo County Growth and Odd Local Notes Highlight Verdicts
The piece lauds Inyo County’s planned court house completion and regional growth while noting travel challenges after crossing county lines. It also recounts quirky local incidents including a dog returning home with corn and a water supply dispute involving Randsburg residents and a Los Angeles dealer.
Local News From Atolia Home of the Tungsten Mines
J C Raynor returns home after a winter in the northern part of the state. Mr and Mrs W J Conners occupy a Frazer avenue cottage for a permanent residence. J W Cook visited Bakersfield business trip. Garner Osdick, Redlands hs graduate, stays with parents. Mr and Mrs Geo Hasbrough on extended camping trip. Lorin guests of Mrs L B Poling in their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atolia
J.C. Raynor
W. J. Conners
Frazer Avenue
Floyd McGeorge Joins Forces With Coyote Mining Group
Floyd McGeorge has severed ties with the Kelly mine and has joined the Coyote mining team, signaling a shift in local resource leadership. The move consolidates McGeorge's operations under the Coyote banner, altering management and potential output dynamics within the regional mining market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd McGeorge
Kelly Mine
Coyote
Mrs J L Nelson Returns Home From Peach Springs
Mrs J L Nelson, guest of her daughter Mrs O R Taylor, left for Peach Springs Arizona after visiting in town and will resume residence there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Nelson
Taylor
Peach Springs
Ariz
Genta Family Arrives at Del Puppo Cottage
Mrs Genta and her daughter return from a year in Fresno and, with Mr Genta, will occupy the Del Puppo cottage.
Atolia shower for bride to be Mary Powell Miss Mary Powell to wed McKitchen
A Thursday bridal shower in Atolia for Mary A Powell wife to be of Wm McKitchen details guests from Fremont Randsburg San Francisco and Atolia area were listed. The couple will marry soon with a Frazer Avenue cottage ready for them and a festive charivari planned after the event with music and refreshments afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atolia
Mary A. Powell
Oklahoma
J. S. Jones
Fremont
Cupid
Wm. McKitchern
France
Germany
Frazer Ave
QO. F. Rinaldi
Tim O’conner
Messrs
Joe Wright
J. H. Nadine
Ralph Swerking
A. Veig
John Gent
A. B. Poling
Albert Dygert
Max Swerking
Madame Trues
Mrs. Taylor
Second Jones daughter wed in Denver nuptials
Announcement reports Miss Doris Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, wed May 9 to Steve Frafal of Denver. The wedding surprised relatives as Doris, previously visiting Denver relatives, joins Steve in Denver where they will reside. Mrs. Connors’ daughter Miss Beguin, visiting her mother, was a notable guest at a recent shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelma Larzalere
C. E. Green
Barstow
Constance Larzalere
Mrs. Green
State of
Washington
Inyo Independent Office Finds Old Washington Mine News
With time to spare, Mr. Livingston opened files at the Inyo Independent press No. 8 and unearthed old Washington mine news. Consumers protest and water company officials vent sharp criticism while dealers and railroads mock the supply deal. The note mentions June 27 as a cutoff and hints at continued coverage on the last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Inyo Independent
Livingston
Painted Hills Continues To Drill At Full Pace
Painted Hills operations press on with 24 hour drilling led by Cecil E. Phillips. Two horsepower boilers power a rotary drill, delivering double the prior capacity. a second plant covers outages. Twelve hour shifts run from midnight to noon while crews tackle clay and sand strata and a fresh drill casing shipment arrives from Whitewater station for the rig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painted Willis
Cecil EH. Phillips
Whitewater Station
Silver Valley Dart Baron Meeting At Webber Valley
The Silver Valley meeting at Webber Valley on June 21 drew a good crowd. County farm advisor Ir Pax spoke on cooperation in marketing. Mr and Mrs DD W Edwards and their young son left for Los Angeles after leasing their ranch to W A Miller and J V Mumoina. Mr and Mrs Jack Richardson returned from Hart and are in Los Angeles briefly. Miss Amy Rose Webber visits relatives in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webber Valey
Ir. Pax
DD. W. Edwards
Little Son
Los Angeles
W. A. Miller
J. V. Mumoina
Jack Richardson
Hart
Amy Rose Webber
Barstow to Decorate for Fourth and Elks Visit
Elks of Barstow organize decoration for the Fourth and the Elks National Convention bound for Los Angeles. Merchants will display Elk colors at their businesses. A decoration committee and a welcoming Harvey House setup are planned as 22 special trains and other locomotives are scheduled. Ladies join in the welcoming events with a meeting set for Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Barstow
Los Angeles
Santa Fe
Salt Lake
Harvey House
California
Ellis
Local Notes Show travels and arrivals across towns
Water C L Wright visited friends and tended ranch affairs. Mrs. Gordon Callendar returned from a Los Angeles trip. D W Edwards and J W Mumina were in Barstow on business. Mr and Mrs KR D Lippincott plan Briggsdale residence after detours via Santa Fe and Colorado flood. The Burdens planned Nebraska visit and stop in Briggsdale. Wrinkenbeard returned from Los Angeles. Edwards headed to Los Angeles. J Paine to wed Mrs Anna Bubenzer in Los Angeles June 28. Mrs Hennessey ill the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. LL. Wright
Charles
Gordon Callendar
Los Angeles
D. W. Edwards
J. W. Mumina
Barstow
KR. D. Lippincott
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Gloudburst
Colorado
Briggsdale
J. W. Burden
Ruth
Nebraska
R. D. Lippincott
Wrinkenbeard
Anna Bubenzer
Fom Hennessey
Undertaking duo departs for ten day fishing trip
Ek L White and Nene Platt of White and Platt undertakers leave for Independence and Bishop for ten days of fishing in the mountains. The editor holds the morgue key and Platt’s to the cemetery. the minister is away and a funeral sermon may be preached in their absence. The note hints at who takes the Printer head and who fails to pay for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ek. L. White
Nene Platt
White & Platt
Independence
Bishop
Platt
Dickason Lichty wedding in Barstow this June
Frank S Dickason and Nina Carolyn Lichty were married at noon Sunday June 26 at T O Carter's home. Mrs Lichty and Mrs Carter attended, with Pauline Carter present. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs M W Lichty of Yermo and the groom son of Mr and Mrs J S Dicknson of Memphis Tennessee. They will reside in Barstow after July first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Dickason
Nina Carolyn Lichty
Vermo
T. O. Carter
Lichty
Carter
Pauline Carter
M. W. Lichty
Yermo
Santa Fe
J. S. Dicknson
Memphis, Tenn
Barstow
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Wray
Congregational Church
Stella Cobb
Auto Club of
Southern
Santa Peak
W. Bisbee
Bisbee
Johannesburg
J. W. Cook
Bakersfield
Garner Osdick
Redlands High School
Painted Hills
Minneola
Fourth
W. P. Boyd
H. P. Weick
Dickason-Lichty
Mr. and
Mars
S. S. III
George Miles
San Bernardino
The
Elks’ Lodge
Bessie Bent
van Guindy
Hinkley
Prado
Mrs. Bent
Dr. Anderson
HH. P. Weick
G. B
Yerba Hinds
Wilson
Alfalfa Grosvers’ Association
Lela Duncan
S. S. Hill Ranch
Bessie Hill
Nance
Dillingham Brothers
Millers
White's
Victorvile Fourth of July
S. S. Hill
Victorville
Southern Pacific
Colton
Tech
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