Mojave River Valley Agriculture And Industries
A Barstow report surveys local industry from pension payments aiding soldiers to avoid home loss, to rising work at Trena Sorax and Potash near Barstow, and new mining prospects around Imperial Lode and Death Valley. The piece notes increased Barstow traffic from Boulder Dam contracts and government efforts to reserve water resources while highlighting divorce trends and California state division discussions. It closes with Death Valley Exploration Company building a ball mill near Cave Springs and seven workers employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Nicklin
Barstow
Trena Potash
Borax
Trena Sorax
Boulder Dam
Imperial Lode
Frank W. Orr
Newberry
Orr
Death Valley
U. S
Inyo County
Borax Smith
Kramer Mines
Nevada
Arizona
Sacramento
California
B. A. Heath
Centralia
Kansas
Death Valley Exploration Company
Cave Springs
P. J. Williams
Colump
Contract Awarded for Highway Work In California
Sacramento McCray Co of Los Angeles awarded a $247,706 contract by the California Division of Highways for grading and surfacing 13.6 miles of the National Old Trails Highway from Cronise Valley to six miles west of Baker using oil treated crushed gravel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
McCray Co
E. Worth St
Los Angeles
Division of Highways
State of California
Cronise Valley
Baker
Once in a Blue Moon Operetta at High School
A high school operetta directed by Miss Reedy promises an entertaining evening with colorful scenes costumes and clever performances. The three act musical romance features Sylvia Montgomery played by Maxine McCowan George Taylor Elvin Midge Mrs Montgomery and a large cast including Mildred Gibor Leatrice Montgomery Thelma Im Mr Babbitt Morton Earl Barto Betty Morton Marianne Ramsey and many others with a guest chorus and Spanish dancers attending the Spanish Fiesta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Montgomery
Maxine McCowan
George Taylor
Elvin Midge
Montgomery
Mildred Gib
Leatrice Montgomery
Thelma Im
Babbitt Morton
Earl Barto
Betty Morton
Marianne Ramsey
Lila Lavendar
Claire Seymour Billy Maxwell
John Funk
Percival Chetwood
Willis Coope
M-Rene LeMoo
Dean Wicks
Supamne
Ceeees
June Williams
Hop Sing
Daniel Deuchrass Skylark
Jack Brainard Moooney
Donald Marvin Moon Wady
Joyce Morley
Fathers Night entertains with talks and songs
The Parent Teacher Association arranged a Fathers Night program on Wednesday. Mrs. Burton Leak chaired a short business session before four students from Mrs. Wilson's English classes spoke. Lucile Thursby played piano, E. E. Barr performed two solos, and Mr. Whicker spoke on highway 66. A PTA song led by M. Barr closed the social hour with thanks from Mrs. Dee Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teacher’s Association
M. Barr
Lucky Lady Receives Wedgewood Range at Southwest Gas Demo
Mrs A E Rice won a full enamel Wedgewood gas range worth a hundred dollars at a Southwest Gas Corp demonstration in Barstow. Rice works for American States Water Service Co of California. The event featured cooking demonstrations by Miss Lutie V Burkholder for the utility last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Gas Corp
A. E. Rice
Rice
American States Water Service Co. of
California
Barstow
Lutie V. Burkholder
Southwest Gas Corporation
Stern Leads Gas Sales at Southwest Barstow Office
Ed Stern heads Southwest Gas Corporation in Barstow and reports rapid equipment placement as the Dillingham apartments will receive gas ranges hot water heaters and radiant heaters. He is brother to Charles F. Stern owner of the gas plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Stern
Southwest Gas Corporation, Ltd
Barstow
Dillingham
Mr. Stern
Chrles F. Stern
Smith of Los Angeles Visits Brother and Wife
B C Smith of Los Angeles visiting his brother A W Smith and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Smith
Los Angeles
A. W. Smith
Marriage License Issued in Colorado for Barrow Archer
On March 18 a marriage license was issued to Wilfred Barrow and Sybil Viola Archer, both of Hinkley, in Colorado. The Antless Club held its annual St Patrick's dance at the Rose Inn Tuesday night with strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Wilfred Barrow
Sybil Viola Archer
Hinkley
Antless Club
Rose Inn
Waalter Upton Passes Civil Service Exam for Clerk Position
Walter Upton passed the civil service examination for the post office clerk vacancy created by Mr Priggie leaving. He will assume duties on April 1.
Beimers and Gouldins Spend Weekend in Southern California
Mr and Mrs M A Beimer and their son Lawrence visited Los Angeles and Fullerton over the weekend staying with Mr and Mrs B F Gouldin, a former Barstow resident, during a Saturday and Sunday trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Beimer
Lawrence
Los Angeles
Fullerton
B. F. Gouldin
Barstow
Mrs Upton Recovers After Severe Illness And Breakdown
Mrs. James Upton is convalescing from two weeks of severe illness that confined her to bed. She suffered a nervous breakdown, with medical attention ongoing as she recovers at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Upton
Upton
Addition Set At Gilham General Store Rear
A 24 by 25 foot addition is under construction at the rear of Gilham General store. Baxter and Thursby handle the concrete work while W. W. King completes the lumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilham General
Baxter & Thursby
W. W. King
Mrs Wilson Hosts Relatives From Southern California
Mrs. T. H. Wilson of First street receives her mother Mrs. Theresa Maloney of San Bernardino and her aunt Mrs. J. B. Ball of Bakersfield visiting over the week end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Wilson
First Street
Theresa Maloney
San Bernardino
Wilson
J. B. Ball
Bakersfield
Kimbal Couple Run North End Grocery During Illness
Mrs. C. M. Kimbal recovers from severe pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Kimbal operate a grocery store north of the viaduct, continuing local business duties during her illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Kimbal
Mrs. Frank West Returns From West Coast Vacation
Mrs. Frank West arrived back Tuesday after a weeklong vacation spent in Los Angeles and Oakland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank West
Los Angeles
Oakland
Mrs Merla Drumm Returns From Pasadena to Manage Hotel Drumm
Mrs Merla Drumm came back Saturday from Pasadena where she had lived for several years. She plans to stay and oversee her property, the Hotel Drumm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merla Drumm
Pasadena
Hotel Drumm
Newberry Woman Proves Up Homestead Claim
Carolyn W. Cole of Newberry proved up on her homestead, Wednesday. Elisabeth DeWolf, a Kramer teacher, advertises for her lost shepherd-collie in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn W. Cole
Newberry
Eliabeth DeWolf
Kramer
Breaks Both Arms While At Play In Lenwood
Hixson Harris six year old son of Mr and Mrs George R Harris of Lenwood fell from a pump house last Sunday and broke both arms. He and another child were playing on the porch when the railing gave way and he fell about ten feet. The Harris family moved to the desert last year from Los Angeles. Mr Harris is a sign painter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hixson Harris
George R. Harris
Lenwood
Hixson
Harris
Desert
Los Angeles
Pete Ring Faces Possible Amputation of Other Leg
Former Barstow merchant Pete Ring now living in Escondido fell and broke his hip months ago. Amputation of the other leg is considered due to blood circulation problems. Ring once ran a shoe repair shop in Escondido and Desert areas. Tiny Houck reports physicians advise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Pete Ring
Escondido
Tiny Houck
Desert
Mr. Houch
Correction: Do Drop Inn ad says wrong menu
The Do Drop Inn corrects a published menu and says the management is seeking young turkeys or chickens for Sunday at the regular price of fifty cents. The note clarifies the advertised menu to fix the error for customers.
New Owners Take Possession Cottage Camp
Mr and Mrs F B Woods sold Cottage Camp to J M Stewart and W B Hollon after two years ownership. Hollon reports full cabins nightly with twenty onlookers turned away last night. Stewart and Hollon bring Casper Wyoming and Las Vegas Nevada backgrounds, plan to build hollow tile modern cabins and relocate existing ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Woods
J. M. Stewart
W. B. Hollon
Hollon
Stewart
Casper
Wyo
Powers Family News From Denver Visit and Loss
Mrs. Wm Powers returned Saturday from Denver Colorado where she was summoned five weeks ago by her daughter’s illness. While there the husband of another daughter living nearby died. Mr and Mrs Powers have run the Hotel Drumm for the past fifteen months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Powers
Denver
Colorado
State Highway Dept Inspects Low Highway Patches
Officials from the State Highway Department surveyed low spots along Seventh Street and in front of the Highway Communities property this morning. They will take action to fill these areas after rain pools hinder access to the Mitchell garage Beacon Cafe and Richfield station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Seventh Street
Highway
Mitchell Garage
Beacon Cafe
Richfield Station
Easter Motif Dinners Bridge Tea Hosts
Mrs A A True hosted a Wednesday bridge club with Easter table decorations and a two course luncheon. Mrs L B Tiernan won high score in the afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. True
Birthday party honors Mr. Barr with local guests
Mrs. E. EB. Barr hosted a birthday party early this week for her husband. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Homer Clevenger, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Smithson of Helendale, Mrs. Reba Henry of Los Angeles, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scharfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. EB. Barr
Homer Clevenger
Warren Smithson
Helendale
Reba Henry
Los Angeles
Harold Scharfe
Warren Smithson Family Visits Barstow Ranch
The Warren Smithson family hosted relatives at their Helendale area ranch. Bakersfield couple E B Smithson and their daughters Belva and Beatrice stayed with Barstow links as they traveled home via Barstow. Reba Henry and T A Smithson accompanied them. Mrs Henry and her father are Los Angeles visitors enjoying the desert after years away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Smithson
Helendale
E. B. Smithson
Bakersfield
Belva
Beatrice
Barstow
Reba Henry
T. A. Smithson
Henry
Los Angeles
Desert
Mr. Smithson
Smithsons
Dad Smithson
Mrs. Henry
Boy Scouts Clean Up Barstow This Saturday
In Barstow a community clean-up campaign kicks off with the Boy Scouts led by Frank Butts of the Chamber of Commerce. Local groups Kiwanis Club Woman's Club and others sponsor the effort paying scouts 12 1/2 cents per hour. Residents can request cleanup by sending property locations and contributions to the Printer office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Frank Butts
Chamber of Commerce
Boy Scouts of
Barstow
Kiwanis Club
Woman's Club
Fire Department
Santa Fe and Supervisor
Doran
Boy Scouts
Town
New Cabinet Shop Opens in Barstow
W. H. Blevins rents 201 North Third Street and announces the opening of a cabinet and furniture shop. He has 25 years in the cabinet and furniture business and now specializes in built-in features for homes and custom furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
W. H. Blevins
North Third Street
Mojave River Association Proposes Private Meetings
The Mojave River Protective Association plans a meeting in Helendale this Saturday evening amid reports of a recent Victorville gathering with no public notice. Local property owners in Newberry and other Mojave River basin towns seek official action details and a weekly notice to Victorville and Barstow papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mojave
Victorville
Barstow
Mojave River
Mr and Mrs Moore Visit Wallace Family in Weekend Stop
Mr and Mrs James Moore of Pomona visited with Mr and Mrs Charley Wallace Saturday and Sunday. The Moores had previously resided in Barstow for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Moore
Pomona
Charley Wallace
Mrs. Moore
Barstow
County Motor Patrolman Injured in Motorcycle Accident
G. C. Kingman a State Motor Patrol officer with Captain C. Jay Boone's San Bernardino county squad sustained painful injuries Tuesday after the front wheel brake locked on his motorcycle. He was thrown to the pavement near Bakersfield while en route to exchange his bike for a new one issued by the State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Kingman
C. Jay Boone
San Bernadino County
Bakersfield
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Dee Cooper
Lucky Lady
Histrict
R. E. Thames
A. Crase
Marion
Bertha Deshler
Falconer
Redondo Beach
George Deskins
Mrs
Walter Mudgett
Little Son
Cross Roads
Dixie Service Station
H. N. Dickey
Harry Dobbs
Water Association
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