Barstow Autos Collide at Third and Hutchinson
Earl Brett driving west and Frank McDonald with George Brown driving north crashed at the Antler Club corner. Brown was unconscious about twenty minutes, treated for cuts and bruises while the drivers escaped injury. Cars were damaged.
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Earl Brett
Frank McDonald
George Gervase Brown
Third
Hutchinson
Antler Club
Brett
McDonld
Brown
McCue
Dr. Benson
Mudgetts Plan Fishing Trip in Bishop Country
Mr and Mrs Jim Mudgett will depart Monday for a fishing trip in Bishop Country with camp gear. They plan to set camp where and when they please. Jim's father E L and fishing companions returned Sunday from a successful outing in Inyo County.
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Jim Mudgett
Bishop Country
Jim
E. L
Inyo County
Evelyn Kerr Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party
Evelyn Kerr marked her ninth birthday with a three to six party for friends. They played games afternoon, enjoyed ice cream and cake, and she received many small gifts.
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Evelyn Kerr
Evelyn
New Hotel Project Underway for H L Miller
Work began this week on a new hotel building for H L Miller at the corner of Second Street and the Highway, marking a significant local development and expected to boost nearby commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Miller
Second Street
The
Highway
Santa Fe to Run 19 Trains Daily for Summer Excursions
Santa Fe announces a May 22 departure from Los Angeles with nineteen trains and possible extra sections for Back East summer excursions. The lineup includes California Limited No 22 Missionary No 2 Navajo No 10 Scout No 8 and more, with heavy bookings and additional sections planned for both east and westbound service. California welcomes thousands of visitors as hotels and resorts prepare, and the first westbound arrivals are due May 18 after the season opens May 15.
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Los Angeles
Santa Fe
Barstow Yards
Jas. B. Duffy
California Limited
Missionary
Scout
Duffy
California
Limited
Farmer Gain Through Flivver and Film, Says Senator
In a Washington Star exchange, a farmer asks if efforts ease farming life. Senator Sorgum replies that substantial progress exists, noting most farmers own a flivver and have access to a motion picture in the nearby town.
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The
Washington Star
Senator Sorgum
A Nation of Rails and Roads Leads World
A quotation notes that with only one eighteenth of the world's area the country holds about one third of global railroad mileage and praises the high quality and low cost of its railroad service compared to the world.
Barstow Records Growth in Desert School Attendance
The county school superintendent reports notable growth in desert school attendance this year attributing the rise to improved roads. No desert area remains isolated with better roads and ready access to automobiles for most students.
Old Trails Highway Traffic Boosts California Commerce
The Sun of San Bernardino notes that the Old Trails highway via Needles and Barstow, the Arrowhead Trail via Barstow, and the San Bernardino to Yuma route via Redlands carry over half the state’s entering traffic. The resulting commerce has become vital to many local economies, sustaining San Bernardino’s interest in improving these transcontinental routes. More traffic passes through Barstow than other southern routes into California.
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the Sun of
San Bernardino
Needles
Barstow
Arrowhead
Yuma
Redlands
Barstow Chamber invites visit to Hinkley and Harper Lake
Barstow Chamber of Commerce plans a community outreach trip to nearby Hinkley and Harper Lake. The group will meet on the highway between 1st and 2nd streets at 9 A M on Friday, May 21, inviting as many Barstonians as can attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
The Puncture Vine Gaining Foothold in County
After heavy desert rains puncture vine spreads across ranches and yards. It lies close to the ground and multiplies quickly. Horticultural commissioner John P. Coy warns it is one of the worst county weeds and must be fought yearly to eradicate it. Father’s Day is celebrated nationwide on June 20.
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John P. Coy
New Canady Home Near Harvey House Completed
W. W. Clark has completed a new residence for Roy C. Canady located north of the Harvey House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. .W. Clark
Roy C. Canady
Harvey House
Union Pacific Agent Visits Barstow and Local Dance Scene
The Union Pacific service agent B. M. Presscott calls on Barstow business interests as the company seeks non metal scores and deposits contacts. Meanwhile the Kramer Hills Syncopating Prospector Orchestra, employed by Mr Irving, draws crowds at Discovery Palace in Kramer Hills and Barstow, with performances planned for June 10 and weekly dances in Kramer Hills drawing attendees from nearby towns.
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Unia Pacific System
B. M. Presscott
Presscott
Barstow
Altho Barstow
Prescott
Kramer Hills
J Finke Returns From Vacation Then Heads To San Francisco
J Finke came back this week from a several weeks vacation spent in Chicago and New York. He left Monday evening for San Francisco to be away several days.
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J. Finke
Chicago
New York
San Francisco
Barstow Meet Former Resident S J Wallace Visits
S J Wallace a former Barstow resident and retired Sant Fe employee was in Barstow on Monday en route to San Diego from Centerville Iowa where he has wintered. Known as Smokey he plans to return soon to handle business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Wallace
Barstow
Sant Fe
San Diego
Centerville
Iowa
Smokey
Local News On Mrs. O. EF. Doolittle Recovering
Mrs. O. F. Doolittle who recently had surgery at Morton Hospital in San Francisco is not recovering as rapidly as anticipated and remains under careful observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. EF. Doolittle
Morton Hospital
San Francisco
Mrs Vihel Recovering After San Francisco Hospital Operation
Mrs Steve Vihel underwent an operation at Morton Hospital in San Francisco Saturday. Her many friends will be glad to know she is recovering nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Vihel
Morton Hospital
San Francisco
Dillingham Apartments Get Fresh Look by Local Painter
Seven of the Dillingham apartments have been retinted and redecorated to a more attractive condition by Chas Jones, a local painter and decorator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillingham
Chas. Jones
Walter Ends Prayer Time With Simple Good Night
A Boston Transcript item notes the boy Walter, finishing prayers, telling his mother that the program is over and bidding good night with Amen, reflecting a quaint family moment from the evening routine.
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Little Walter
Boston Transcript
UC Bound Student Charles Topping Returns Home
Charles Topping came back Saturday from Berkeley where he completed his first year at the University of California. He was accompanied home by his classmate Roger Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Topping
Berkely
University of California
Roger Johnson
Dr Leslis Curtis to Take Vacated White and Platt Apartment
Dr Leslis Curtis and his family will occupy the apartment left by Dr Benson and family in the White and Platt building. Dr Benson’s family recently relocated to Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Leslis
Curtis
Dr. Benson
White and Platt
Los Angeles
Barstow Womans Club Meets on Indian Welfare Program
The Barstow Womans Club, led by President Mrs. E L Pitcher, reviewed minutes and received over 34 dollars from the Tom Thumb Wedding. The afternoon featured talks on Indian welfare with papers by Mrs White and Mrs Garver, plus songs by Mrs Knaggs and Mrs Willett. A May 26 dinner plan was set to accommodate County president Mrs Wilder, with farewell for Mrs A C Pratt and preparations for a Casa del Desierto gathering.
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Barstow Womans’ Club
E. L. Pitcher
E.L. White
Chas. Garver
P. W. Willett
Honduras
Too Prosperous to Advertise in Barstow Carnival
Barstow thrives with prosperity as a carnival troupe visits for a week, a Mexican visitor cashes about two hundred dollars in worthless checks and leaves. The Auto Club notes more cars than any town its size, and Barstow boasts good roads, payrolls, and a strong newspaper. The local paper, normally 16 to 20 pages, drops to 12 pages this week due to merchants’ prosperity and reduced advertising.
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Barstow
Auto Club
Barstw
Mexican Finds Local Merchants Prosperous
Francisco Benitez a Mexican employed at Lead Mountain mine passed seven worthless checks totaling 283 dollars in Barstow on a Saturday. He timed it after bank closing, used H J Harkleroad as maker, and endorsed Frank Benitez. Several merchants cashed or accepted his checks before discovery. Benitez fled toward the east after returning a forged check. a search followed as Bauer and Slaton and Sam Steinberg pursued him toward Amboy. He was described as short, heavy set, with a married sister in Barstow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Benitez
Lead Mountain
Barstow
H. J. Harkleroad
Frank Benitez
Benitez
Sullivan's
Dillingham Bros
Bauer and Slaton
City Meat Market
Ed. Burke
Central Garage
Lillian Jones
San Bernardino
Castle
Old Street
Bauer
Slaton
Sam Steinberg
Amboy
Shotgun Club Organized at Gilham's General Store
Barstow residents formed the Barstow Shotgun Club at Gilham's General Store Thursday night May 18. Officers elected were Dr. Benson as President, Dr. de Lautoure as Vice-President, and Mr. A. I. Farrer as Secretary-Treasurer. The group adjourned to meet again at the same location Monday night May 1 at 7 30 P M urging all members and interested parties to attend.
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Barstow
Gilham’s
Benson
de Lautoure
A. I. Farrer
Secy-Treas
Visitors at Willett Home Celebrate Mothers Day
Mrs. P. W. Willett hosted her mother Mrs. J. W. Sand and daughter Agnes Polly from Seattle. Mrs. Sand traveled to New York to join another daughter and sail for France for several months. Agnes Polly stays in Barstow for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Willett
J. W. Sand
Agnes Polly
Seattle
Washington
Dislocates Shoulder in Rails Accident Near Barstow
Lineman Smith of the Postal Telegraph Co. suffered a dislocated right shoulder when his motor car jumped the track after allowing a train to pass near Barstow. A rock on the track derailed the car and left him five miles from town before a farmer found him and brought him in.
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Lineman Smith
The
Postal Telegraph Co
Barstow
Judge Henderson Tours San Bernardino and LA for Store Occupant
Judge Henderson, a business visitor in San Bernardino and Los Angeles, sought an occupant for his tailoring and cleaning store on First Street beside Henderson and Son Tailoring and Furnishing. The visits aimed to find tenants or partners to run the adjoining shop.
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Judge Henderson
San Bernardino
Los Angeles
First Street
Henderson & Son
Bu H S Commencement Set for June
Dr Walter F Dexter president of Whittier College has been chosen as speaker for the 1926 Barstow High School commencement exercises. He impressed as a leading speaker at the Pasadena Principals Convention and will address graduates on June 7 with his mix of insight and humor. Everyone invited to hear him. Trustees Entertained by Domestic Science Class
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Walter F. Dexter
O Whittier College
Pasadena
Barstow
Piano Recital Friday Evening at Grammar School
Miss Cook, teacher of piano, will present a recital at 7 30 Friday May 21 in the Grammar School Auditorium. Barstow Hinkley and Harper Lake pupils will perform.
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Miss Cook
Barstow, Hinkley
Harper Lake
Cinderella in Flowerland Operetta at Grammar School
Grammar school teachers stage the operetta Cinderella in Flowerland to be performed Friday evening May 14. The ensemble includes Betty Curtis Helen Breese Dorothy Martin Lucille Whitlow Gladys Thursby Eleanor Weld and many others with Reginald Knacks directing and Ruth Crilley Thomson guiding music with pianist Ethel I. Robinson.
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Cinderella
Betty Curtis
Helen Breese
Dorothy Martin
Lucille Whitlow
Gladys Thursby
Eleanor Weld
Freddie Brass
Jack Swanger
Jimmie Burch
Laurence Beimer
Ralph Doran
Buddy Powell
Reginald Knacks
Prince Sunshine
Daisy
Sun Beam Castle
Ruth Morris
Proud Sisters
Edith Copp
Holyhock
Maxine Parquet
Tiger Lily
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New Canady
Union Pacific Service
Womans’ Club
Beniett
Ed. Lazenby’s’ Meat Market
Smuin’s
Willett Home
BU. H.S
Dr. Dexter
Dorothy M. Brass
Dorothy Peck
Virginia Wright
Mery Francis
Grace Millett
Stella Smith
Eleanor Redman
Eileen Moore
Arthur Bell
el Monte
Berl v
Bonnie Bee
Robin Red
I Prince Sunshine
Margery Ross and Cunningham
Jalio Rizzardini
Jimmie Weld
Audrey Hart
Grace Stafford
Vivian Redman
Martha Hart
Theda Upton
Nathelle Weld
Shirley Copp
Claire Zimmerman
Margaret Thaddus
Ester Ehlert
Merrick Dillingham
Tommy Whitlow
Junior Melton
Ralph Flenniken
Roger Kerr
Gene Stafford
Margaret Dailey
Even Evenson
Mack Canady
Ruth Crilley Thomson
Ethel I. Robinson
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