Yermos Main Street Chosen for Arrowhead Trail Route
The new state highway will run along Yermo’s current main street, pleasing local merchants who feared relocation. Engineers map a path from Yermo to Barstow north of the river, linking with the Mojave highway and National Old Trails via a First Street viaduct, avoiding Daggett railroad crossings and opening up northern ranching and mining territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yermo
Daggett
Barstow
First Street
Dagget
Ludlow News Highlights Easter Kite Day and Local Visits
Ludlow reports detail Miss Marie and Emilia Contreras visiting the Cahill home for Easter. Los Angeles trips involve Mrs. Henry Trenkle and son George who fought to a draw in Pasadena. The town gears up for Barstow Play Day and Kite tournament on April 20 with schools competing in kite design, construction, flight, and aesthetics, plus May pole winding and a May queen crowning. Local residents attend dances, medical and travel trips, and school events, while Hygienic notes include a bronchial pneumonia case and routine visits by county officials and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Emilia Contreras
Los Angeles
W. S. Cahill
Henry Trenkle
Ludlow
Pasadena
George Trenkle
J. Seledon
Ruth
Seledon
Barstow
Jose Gil
Death Valley
Mexico
Reed
Gilbert
Tom Murphy
Joe Serrano
Fred George
Town Hall
W. W. Cahill
J. W. O'Connell
Silver Lake
Cahill
George Lawry
Sherridan
School Election Friday March 29 Trustees Vote
Readers are reminded of upcoming elections for grammar and high school trustees. No grammar school candidates. longtime clerk Leon P. Whitney is praised for handling funds. On the high school board Dix Van Dykes retires. Gertrude Northup and Harvey Mosier seek seats with Barstow residency favored for new member. Polls open 2 to 6 p.m. urging strong turnout. Take an interest in your school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon P. Whitney
Dix van Dykes
Gertrude Northup
Daggett
Harvey Mosier
Barstow
Mosier
Board of Trustees
Compliments Club Holds Courtesy Bridge Party
Mrs Wirts hosted a courtesy bridge party at Mrs A A True home as part of her winter visit. The St Patrick motif marked the afternoon with a late hour bridge session and a two course service. Mrs Geo Henderson won high score. Mrs Wirts plans a later trip to New York by air to Chicago.
Mormon Missionaries to Hold Meeting in Barstow Auditorium
Elder D E Reeves and Elder A F Riggs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints will hold a meeting in the Barstow Grammar school auditorium Monday night March 25 at 8 pm. The subject will be Why We are Here and Where Will We Go When We Leave This Frail Existence. There will be no collections at any meetings. Any member of any Church is invited to attend. They will hold a street meeting Saturday night March 23 at Main and First Sts and will deliver tracts at doors in the following week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Reeves
A. F. Riggs
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Mormon
Barstow Grammar School
Main
First Sts
Candidate for Barstow High Trustee Seeks Office
Mrs Gerrude A Northup announces her candidacy for trustee of Barstow Union High School in the March 29 election. Her husband works for Santa Fe Railroad at Daggett and the family lived in Needles for many years. Dix Van Dyke notes desert support while not seeking re-election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrude A. Northup
Barstow Union High School
Santa Fe Railroad Co
Daggett
Needles
Newberry Social Notes Memory Lane Weekend Gatherings
Mr and Mrs LaFleur spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ed Marsh. Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs LaFleur and others from Cronese Valley Wheating Spring Barstow Newberry and Minneapolis visitors. Mrs Ed Marsh suffered a fall and rib fractures but is improving. Other callers included Mrs Wilson from Fontana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Christensen
Minneapolis
Ed Marsh
Wilson
Fontana
Largest gathering of priests in West begins Palm Sunday
The Catholic church runs its sixth and final week of the largest Western mission drive since California’s exploration. Palm Sunday marks the start of 200 missions, with one in Los Angeles and eight in outlying parishes this week at Barstow Laguna Beach Lamanda Park Montrose Moorpark Owensmouth Catalina Island and Victorville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western America
California
Los Angeles
Southland
Barstow
Laguna Beach
Lamanda Park
Montrose
Moorpark
Ownesmouth
Catalina Island
Victorville
News of Friends in Barstow Aud i district
James Redman and his sister Miss Eleanor spent the weekend in San Francisco. Mrs. Chas. Williams has returned home from Loma Linda hospital where she spent several weeks. Mrs. Brooks Tabor is visiting in San Bernardino this week. Red Cross is helping out in Tony's Cafe during her absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Redman
Miss Eleanor
San Francisco
Chas. Williams
Loma Linda Hospital
Social notes from Daggett and Barstow area dances
Mrs Gladys B Slaton spent Sunday with her two sons attending Redlands schools. Mrs Heneforth of Glendale once of Barstow joined Mrs Ralph Haan for the weekend. Mr and Mrs C C McIntyre traveled from San Bernardino to attend the Antler Club St Patrick dance hosted by Mr and Mrs Geo Deskins. Mrs 8 G Vihel visited Bakersfield home of Mr and Mrs Robert McCron and friends. Mr and Mrs D H Campbell of Denver plan to live in Daggett. she is daughter of F S Bell of Daggett. Douglas Morris president and Harry Calvin of the Douglas Morris Company visited Barstow Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys B. Slaton
Redlands
C. C. McIntyre
San Bernardino
St. Patrick's
The
Antler Club
Geo. Deskins
8. G. Vihel
Bakersfield
Robert McCron
D. H. Campbell
Denver
Daggett
Mrs. Campbell
F. 8. Bell
Douglas Morris
Douglas Morris Company
Harry Calvin
Barstow
Betty Redman Celebrates Sixth Birthday Today
Little Betty Redman marks her sixth birthday on March 21 with neighbor friends at home. A cake with six candles, jello and candy was served as the children enjoyed the party. Betty was born in Barstow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Betty Redman
Little Betty
Barstow
Miss Olive Garrett Attends Local St Patrick Dance
Miss Olive Garrett of San Bernardino attended the St Patrick dance and is well known in the area having lived here several years. She visited her brother Pat and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Garrett
San Bernardino
St. Patrick
Olive
Pat
Freight service merger request filed by Amsell company
L. and M. 8. Amsell, co partners, applied to the Railroad Commission for authority to operate freight service between Los Angeles Newhall Saugus Vincent Harold Palmdale Lancaster Rosemond Gloster Fleta Mojave and intermediate points and to merge such operation with its present service between Los Angeles and Johannesburg and Randsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. and
M. 8. Amsell
Ls Angeles
Newhall
Saugus
Vincent
Harold
Palmdale
Lancaster
Rosemond
Gloster
Fleta
Mojave
Los Angeles
Johannesburg
Randsburg
Barstow Visit by Mr and Mrs Riley Witty During Train Stop
Mr and Mrs Riley Witty stopped in Barstow between trains on Monday noon for a short visit with friends. The Wittys are on a two month vacation from Needles where Mr Witty manages the Harvey House, previously overseeing the Harvey House in Barstow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Witty
Barstow
Wittys
Needles
Witty
Harvey House
Harvey
Barstow Visit By San Bernardino Sun Editor
L Belden county editor of the San Bernardino Sun toured Barstow this week and also visited the Hinkley district. The Sun plans an early morning edition to be distributed to tourists along the National Old Trails highway from the County Seat to Needles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Belden
San Bernardino
Sam Morris Reports Heavy Desert Travel From Shoshone
Sam Morris reached Barstow from Shoshone on Saturday and noted heavy desert traffic. He observed fourteen automobiles with occupants bound for the Death Valley resort between Shoshone and Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Morris
Barstow
Desert
Shoshone
Baker
Death Valley
Illinois Picnic Rally Sets March 30 in Los Angeles
The Illinoises of the Southland are invited by President Henry J. Brubaker to an all day picnic on Saturday March 30 1929 at Sycamore Grove Park in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southland
Henry J. Brubaker
Sycamore Grove Park
Los Angeles
Marshal Foch Dies After Uttering Final Word Allons
Marshal Ferdinand Foch, famed French World War I commander, died on March 20 while by a window. As his nurse prepared to move him back to bed, he whispered allons and died instantly before aid could reach him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Foch
France
Allons
Poilus
Creamery Talk Delayed by Incorporation Papers
Mr. Miller of Mojave Valley Creamery Incorporation reports the startup delay was due to an error in the incorporation papers. The documents have been corrected and returned to Sacramento for filing, with only a few days remaining before they are processed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Mojave Valley
Glendale Junior College to Visit Death Valley
The Glendale Junior College chemistry class with Prof. Park L. Burrill will travel through Barstow to Death Valley this Saturday. They will visit Victorville and the Southwestern Portland Cement plant in Mojave and stop with a parent and teacher in each auto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale Junior College
Barstow
Death Valley
Pacific Coast Borax C O
Mojave
Park L. Turrill
Mojave Valley
Victorville
Portland
Birthday Party for Francis Thursby Marks Sixth Birthday
Francis Thursby celebrated her sixth birthday on a Saturday with a St Patrick theme. Dolls wore green outfits and green baskets held candies as favors for the guests. After play, refreshments were served and all enjoyed a happy time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Thursby
St. Patrick
Hinkley Woman's Club Event Draws Large Audience
Local Hinkley notes report a Woman's Club entertainment drew a large crowd. Visitors from Ontario and Hemet, several local residents returning from travels, school matters, farm group meetings, and a shed fire at the schoolhouse are listed with minor incidents and social visits.
Five Candles Birthday Party for Barbara Jean Justice
Barbara Jean Justice turned five on Saturday as friends joined her for an afternoon of birthday cake and candles. Refreshments were served and the celebration was enjoyed by all in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Jean Justice
Deputy Farley Hospitalized After Two Heart Attacks
Deputy Sheriff J. F. Farley lies in a San Bernardino hospital in critical condition following two heart attacks. Doctors report stability may be possible with ongoing treatment and monitoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Farley
San Bernardino
Eureka Cleaner Tiernan Electric Store Barstow Storm Cleanup
After the storm, Eureka Cleaner and Tiernan Electric Store in Barstow offer debris removal, electrical safety checks, and storm cleanup supplies. Local crews assist residents with securing utilities, drying out basements, and restoring damaged property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Cleaner—Tiernan Electric Store
Barstow
Capture Men Who Robbed Local Merchant
Sunday morning between one and two o'clock Carl F Aren ds, a local merchant, reported to Constable Ed Harris that he was beaten and robbed by his guests. Watches, keys, several dollars, and checks were taken. At the east end of the Harvey House, two groups quarrelled. Harold Sweeney, BF. GL. Millier, and others were involved. Arends rode with Millier and Sweeney, then was assaulted on a ride toward Daggett and left near Barstow. He headed to Officer Harris for help and was hospitalized for three days. Millier was jailed in Barstow then sent to Daggett. Sweeney was captured in Provo, Utah, and returned for trial. Arends remained at home and not fully recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl F. Arenas
Ed Harris
Arends
Harold Sweeney
Millier
Harvey House
Mr. Arends
Barstow
Harris
Mojave River Valley Hospital
Oro Grande
John Graham
Daggett
Henderson
Shay
Sweeney
Provo
Utah
American Fork
Power Company Plans Major Improvements in Hinkley Substation
The Southern Sierras Power Company led by N W Mosier announces extensive upgrades near Barstow between Barstow and Kramer to cost over 2000 dollars, upgrading from 2800 to 4000 volts, adding steel cubicle switchgear, revamping lines and transformers. Additional contracts include Riverside industrial building group for 152950 dollars, Perris substation work, and Colorado River transformer capacity expansion, all totaling over 250600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Mosier
Southern Sierras Power Company
Barstow
Hinkley
Kramer
Santa Fe
Riverside
Perris
Colorado River
Oasis
Coachella Valley
20 30 Club Meeting and Birthday Talk
At the 20 30 Club meeting this week Dorris Fissel gave a birthday talk noting he is 27 this month. Earl Johnson Herb Gaddin Jimmie Skilling and Harry Martin gave craft talks of interest. Two new members P T Jordan and Chick Cantery were admitted. Afterward some members organized an orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorris’ Fissel
Earl Johnson
Herb Gaddin
Jimmie Skilling
Harry Martin
P. T. Jordan
Chick Cantery
Mexican Orchestra to Play for Free Dance
Laras five piece orchestra will perform a free dance for the Mexican population on March 30 at the grammar school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laras
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Ludlow News
Jurgen Dykstra
Cronese
Rose Inn
Dorothy Green
Doran
Ronald
Doyle
Miss Cole
Marvin Markson
Boyd Wilson
Ludlow Highway
Bona Morgan
Hattie Lowell
Hemet
Sarah Ralphs
Irene Lamb
Brown
Crucero
West
Audi District
Heneforth
Glendale
Ralph Haan
Illinois
Ferdinand Foch
Woman’s Club
King
Garden Grove
Farm Bureau
Chapin
Richard
Harold Bailey
East
H. A. Briggs
Winnona Padgett
Guy Padgett
Bellflower
Miss Stofflet
Geo. Padgett
Guy
Archie
Miss Margret
Helen Crockstad
San Pedro
M. E. Bryne
Woman's Club
Arived
Mr. Pine
Sproule
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