Grammar School Juniors Entertain Public with A Novel Program
A grammar school program directed by Miss Sleuman and Miss Crilly delighted a full auditorium last Friday. More than 40 students from kindergarten to eighth grade performed in Minuet, a Twilight Alley operetta, and songs. The cast featured Myrtle Meek, Mina Conaway, Russel Meikle, Ruth Morriss, Mildred Wester, Milfrd Haws, and many others with Miss Smitheram on piano.
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Miss Sleuman
Miss Crilly
Edna Vlenniken
Mildred Wester
Winifred Haws
Nicholasa Argon
Harriett Lazenby
Mina Conaway
Emma Wall
Nellie Cooper
Virgina Wright
Hiobo
Drill
Floyd Carr
Clair Johnson
Louis Copp
Carl Wester
Ralph Crouch
Everett Pray
Robert Waters
Thomas Poulson
Elma Brookshire
Joseph Brown
Miss Smitheram
Dame Needy
Myrtle Meek
Meg
Jack
Russel Meikle
Angelina
Ruth Morriss
Lily
Mary Francis
Stella Smith
Katharine Topping
Marian Hutchinson
Virginia Wright
Clarice Clelland
Harriett
P. T. A. elects officers for this year
The annual election of officers was held Tuesday at the grammar school. Those chosen to run the Parent Teacher Association for this year include Mrs E L White reelected president, Mrs Charles Topping vice president, Mrs Wetenhall secretary, and Mrs Jas Burnside treasurer.
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Grammar School
E. L. White
Charles Topping
Wetenhall
Jas. Burnside
Chamber of Commerce Meets Next Monday Night in Barstow
Barstow Chamber of Commerce will convene Monday night at 7 45 in the auditorium to elect a director succeeding A J Houk and consider other important business before members.
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Barstow
PTA Picture Nites Draw Big Attendance At The Printer
The PTA reports excellent turnout after taking over management and promoting shows in the Printer. This Saturday features The Shooting of Dan McGrew, next Tuesday Pola Negri stars in The Spanish Dancer, and Thursday presents The Whispered Name. Three major pictures expected to fill houses.
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Dan McGrew
Pola Nezzi
Another World War Victim Travels Westward
Traveling on the Santa Fe from Los Angeles to Kansas City, Souza grew violently insane as the train neared Barstow. Deputy Sheriff Ed Harris and four others handcuffed him near Needles, leaving Harris injured. Souza spoke of the Argonne battle and of a silver plate in his head, while his Kansas City wife and parents remained unaware of his condition.
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Sana Fe
Los Angeles
Knsas
Souza
Barstow
Ed Harris
Needles
Harris
Kanss City
Popular Yermo Resident Laid to Rest
Mrs. T. Greiner a Yermo district pioneer died Sunday morning at her Yermo home after a brief illness. The Greiners moved to Yermo in 1905, Mr. Greiner working on Salt Lake railroad construction and later foreman. Sister lives in Chico. body shipped today by Barstow undertakers for burial.
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T. Greiner
Yermo
Greiners
Greiner
Salt Lake
Special Mothers Day Service Congregational Notes
Congregational notes report an upcoming Special Mothers Day service on May 17 with both morning and evening services. Several church events are noted including new member receptions, baptisms, and a readjusted contest in the San Bernardino Bible School rivalry. Delegates to the San Diego State Convention were chosen, finances appear solid, and a parsonage run new ice box is planned.
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Fern West
Vermo
Workers of Our Church
Mrs. McRae
San Diego
Ladies’ Aid
Jay Honig
Lenwood
Lenwood Dance Promises Music and Fun for Barstow
Barstow residents plan to attend a Lenwood dance this Saturday night with a three piece orchestra. Ed Shannon, proprietor of the new Lenwood dance hall, promises a good time. After the first show, 25 to 40 cars head to Lenwood five miles away on a good road, as Lenwood's growth in homes and businesses continues to surprise locals.
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Lenwood
Ed Shannon
Wrecked Autos Highlight Antlers Club Narrow Escapes
Occupants of two wrecked autos escaped serious harm after late week incidents. A Dodge touring car nicknamed Alabam hit a fender and tire near the Victorville bridge, while Fred Clemett in a Studebaker rolled over, the three occupants escaping with minor injuries. Last Saturday Soule’s five piece orchestraplayed for a dance in the Auditorium attracting about 75 couples. Wednesday night the Zac Haynes Orchestral and Concert Company from Mason City Iowa performed for Santa Fe employees and friends in the Reading Room then danced at the Antlers Club until after midnight. The troupe included Marlin Ridout trumpet Paul Katsch saxophone Alton Igon pianist Ollie Potter clarinet Jack Greve trombone Ralph Kelso drummer Mabel Wagner Shank Zac Haynes violin and manager.
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Soule
Los Angeles
Zac Haynes
Mason City
Iowa
Santa Fe
Antlers
Marlin Ridout
Paul Katsch
Alton Igon
Ollie Potter
Jack Greve
Ralph Kelso
Mabel Wagner Shank
Mothers Day Gift Remembrance Sets Tone for Local Shops
Next Sunday May marks Mothers Day in the United States a day to honor mothers with fond remembrances. Local stores offer lasting gifts meant to be cherished and treasured for years.
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United States
Mother
Barstow Printer offers dollar reward for best answer
A Barstow publication announces a one dollar prize for the best answer to the question why a merchant or professional should advertise. Submissions must be received by 6 pm on May 18, with the worthy response judged on clarity and persuasiveness for public business.
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Barstow
Assessor in Barstow Seeks Visitors This Week
W. W. Thoms deputy Assessor remains at the telephone office daily from 3 to 6 in the afternoons this and next week. He urges residents to come in now as his plans may change and he could be called away.
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W. W. Thoms
Thoms
Local residents and visitors listed in Barstow bulletin
Multiple names and movements appear in this week’s Barstow notices. Harry Dobbs changes address from Barstow to Fujunga California. Mrs Leahy left the post office to visit Los Angeles. Mrs Paul C Martin and daughter planned a months visit in Oklahoma. W G Hargis traveled to San Bernardino on business. Ed Lazenby family drove to Los Angeles for a outing. E B Ross couple plan a vacation returning to Kansas City. Two carloads of merrymakers went to Harland's ranch for a winnie roast. W H Smith family arrived from Los Angeles to reside on Hinkley Ranch. Mrs Evans and her mother visited Los Angeles this week at Mrs Evans sister’s house. Harry Learned, Carstow post office clerk, took a day off and visited the south. Billy Budgett appears in this issue. John Andrews visits from San Gabriel. Mrs O L Bump and youngster visit from Long Beach at C Richardson’s home. Bud Fissel of Altoona Pa., arrives. brother of Doris Fissel. employed at Riches Barber Shops. Mrs Meyers left on the 21 for a few days in San Bernardino and Los Angeles. An ad promotes Hood tires at a local garage. Mrs C C Lobough leaves for Novato California Saturday, will be joined by Mrs F K Lobough to Stockton. she has wintered with her son in Barstow. Mr and Mrs J E Harris and Joyce visited Los Angeles, Seelig Zoo among places.
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Bud Fissel
Altoona
Doris Fissel
Riches Barber Shops
Meyers
San Bernardino
S Co Angeles
Harper Lake visitors and local farming plans noted
Mrs. J. F. Colins and sons with Mrs. Yates visited Harper Lake from Long Beach and will return home soon. Jasper Thatcher prepares to drill north of the lake, with C. F. Pomeroy to start after. I. I. Moore harvests 40 acres of alfalfa and plans to stock about 40 cows, while others consider expanding dairy herds as alfalfa feeding improves returns.
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J. F. Colins and Sons
Yates
Long Beach
Harper Lake
Mr. Colins
Jasper Thatcher
Thatcher
C. F. Pomeroy
I. I. Moore
Moore
Lenwood News Items Highlight Local Residents
Mrs Pursell and daughter Velma have been in Lenwood for a week and may stay longer. T C Stevens hosted Owen Prichard and family of Canada, who plan to move to Los Angeles. Jay Honig reported the season’s first catch, a three foot sidewinder. George Brook of Lenwood Estates visits his ranch to help his father while vacationing.
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George Brook
Lenwood Estates Company
Department of Agriculture on Foot and Mouth Disease
United States Department of Agriculture analysis of past outbreaks shows public overreaction with strict quarantines before understanding disease spread, followed by acceptance of federal rules. It notes only nonoutbreak states impose drastic embargoes, cites 1914 15 slaughter, and promises authority information to restore normal commerce and distribute crops through usual channels.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
United States
Wallace
Siat
Dillingham Bros Improve Store Appearance with New Showcases
Local bulletin notes substantial store improvements by Dillingham Bros including new display cases and a special refrigerator showcase. Walter Roberts of Santa Fe yard office, on vacation for 90 days to Vic torville, is among mentioned staff moves. Other items cover travel of Bob Redfield to Mojave and Goldstone, a Barstow family visit from San Bernardino, a farewell for Mrs. Mac Wren, progress on a Barstow yard steel railroad bridge, Narrows stone blasting used for breakwater, and a merchant ad appeal in this week’s Printer.
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Dillingham Bros
Walter Roberts
Santa Fe
Mrs. Roberts
Victorville
Roberts
Santa Fe Company
Barstow Yards
Also Mentioned on This Page
Part
Brass
McClary
Robbins
Commercial Department
Chamber OF Commerce
Harry Dobbs
Fujunga,Cal
Paul C. Martin
Oklahoma
Paul Martin
W. G. Hargis
Ed Lazenby
D Los Angeles
Mrs. E. B. Ross
Kansas City
Harland
W. H. Smith
John Charles
Hinkley Ranch
Harry Learned
Carstow
Billy
John Andrews
San Gabrial
C. C. Lobough
Novato
Cal
Stockton
F. K. Lobough
J. E. Harris
Little Joyce
Seelig Zoo
Harper Lake News
Department OF Agriculture
Bob Redfield
Mojave
Goldstone
J. J. Harris
Jack Cunningham
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