Barstow Raises Honor Flag Over Post Office
Barstow celebrated with the flag raising at 8 p.m. in front of the post office as a nine star honor flag was unfurled. Attorney R. Ek. Hodge of San Bernardino praised Barstow for going over the top in the Third Liberty Loan and urged continued support for Red Cross and soldiers.
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Barstow
Hinkley
Daggett
Purviance
R. Ek. Hodge
San Bernardino
Red Cross
Our Soldier Boys
Bert Gibbs Describes Camp Life From Ft. Leavenworth Letter
A letter from Bert Gibbs of Co. F 8ls Eng Ft Leaveworth Kansas to Mrs. A. F. Smith at the Barstow Hotel shares camp routines. He notes drills in rain, strict inspections, bed making and floor cleaning, plus longing for Barstow and his mother’s welcome.
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Bert Gibbs
A. F. Smith
Barstow
Bert
Co. F
Eng
Ft. Leaveworth, Kans
Doctor Morhodge to Speak for Red Cross in Mojave Chapter
San Francisco headquarters sent Dr. Joseph Morhodge to address the Mojave River Valley Chapter on May 7. He has toured the Pacific Division and impressed audiences with his experience as an American Medical Missionary to Armenia and as a German and Turkish wartime internee.
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Joseph Morhodge
San Francisco
Mojave River Valley
Pacific Division
Armenia
Europe
Morhodge
Red Cross
Dr. Morhodge
Majove River Valley
A.R.C
Joseph B. Roure
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
San Jacinto
St. Josephs
F. Mitchell
Needles
Gold Medal Contest in Sloan's Hall
In Barstow Sloan's Hall hosts a small Gold Medal contest with only three entrants from the High School district. Contestants from Victorville include Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Haynes, with Miss Gobel and Miss Clark providing vocal and violin numbers. Mrs. Lippincott wins the medal as the judges deliberate. an old fashioned picnic is announced for May 11 near Barstow's bathing beach.
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Sloan’s Hall
Barstow
Purviance
Phillips
Hinkley
Miss Gobel
Victorville
Miss Clark
Haynes
Messrs Gobel
Thomas
Layman
Lippencott
R. R. Bridge
Barstow News Roundup Touches Transfers and Delays
Sheriff McMinn roamed Barstow on official business Tuesday and Wednesday. Residents await homecomings from Santa Barbara and Needles while local families prepare for visits. The town reports dog poisonings, fishing party travels, and a May 16 meeting for Barstow Daggett and Hinkley.
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Sheriff McMinn
Barstow
Red Cross Members Busy at Daily Meetings
Local Red Cross members, including Mrs J F Harris and Miss Clara Hopping, contribute crochet items and sweaters to the chapter. A sewing circle attendance list names numerous ladies and gents as active participants, with a member register being kept and a new member drive forthcoming for renewals.
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Red Cross
The
J. EF. Harris
Clara Hopping
W.R. White
Venice
Sewing Circle
Mesdames T. C. Carter
B. FP. Gouldin
J. ©. Wheeler
J. J. Merryman
F. B. Josselyn
Bert Kerr
W.H. Conley
F. G. Mitchell
J. L. Crooks
Holmes
J. C. Owen
Ss. L. Myers
W. H. Conley
EB. L. White
Kk. H. Benedict
F. J. Wilson
A. L. Cooper
I. L. Chambers
L. L. Fanning
Joe McCue
J. B. Willis
Jas. Burnside
Fred G. Dressie
Carl Hopping
Wm. Boyle
Abby L. Water
Barstow Bay Enlists in Navy as Hospital Apprentice
A Barstow resident, William Edward Webster, has joined the U S Navy at Los Angeles Navy Recruiting Station as hospital apprentice and will serve at the front. Enlistments span the war duration and drafted men may enter the Navy. Postmasters and the Recruiting Station can provide information.
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U.S. Navy
Union Oil
Los Angeles
Barstow
William Edward Webster
Naval Service
Navy Recruiing
Cal
Navy
Chas. A. Harris
U.S.N
Barstow Plans Service Flag for Local Servicemen
Barstow residents raise a town service flag to honor local boys now serving in the army and navy. A subscription is underway to buy stars and stripes, and townsfolk are asked to submit names and addresses of Barstow servicemen to the printer.
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Barstow
Uncle Sam
Army and Navy
Santa Fe Red Caps Donate to the Red Cross
The Santa Fe depot porters raised 5.65 dollars by shining shoes on Sunday and donated the proceeds to the local Red Cross chapter. The act underscored a community effort with the remark that every little bit helps. Dr Marlenee announces a Barstow visit to see patients and glasses recipients, noting his wife Mrs Marlenee will accompany him.
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Santa Fe
The
Red Cross
Dr. Marlenee
Barstow
Mrs. Marlenee
Honolulu
Mrs. Marienee
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America
Liberty
Sloan's Hall
E. T. Hillis
Santa Barbara
Bert Hamilton
Richmond
Donald Henderson
Flora Allen
Mrs. Stauter
Son
Mrs. Craig
W. E. Thompson
Reilly Family
Williams Addition
L. W. Yeary
Don
623 Aviation Squadron
Waco
Tex
Fred
Trona
Adaline Glass
Melrose Hotel
Lionel Brooke
J. F., Brooke
Goffs
Camp Lewis
Young Brooke
Colorado School of Mines
Camp Gordon
Golden State Portland Cement Company
Billy Bryan
Yermo
Elke
Goross Treasury
F. W. Rich of
Kramer
Messrs
M. H. Goldsmith
R.C. Griffith
W. R. White
Kate
Fred Lewis
the Postal
Downey
Fred Harvey Hotel
P. J. Andurean
Mr. Andurean
Gladys Ballard
Elmer
Jerome, Ariz
Arizona
C. F. Price
W. G. Dixon
Oakland
Phoeby Sanford
Spadra
Jake
Sam
Barstow Grammar School
B. F. Gaulding
Marietta Springs
Herbert
C. L. Brush
Phoenix
Melrose
Clifford Carr
Fort Douglas
31St Engineers
Hugh Byrne
Fred Harvey’s
Edward Farmen
Lantfair
Edward Howland
Claud Pierce
Salt Lake
Fred McDougall
R. Scurlock
E. A. Rennerts
Power Company
Scurlock
Reinaerts
Fort McDowell
Guy Holt
Washington
Nfred McDougal
Barstow Bay
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