Power expansion planned to Yermo by Southern Sierras
George T. Bigelow and R. R. Dinsmore of the Southern Sierras Power Company visited Barstow en route to Yermo to assess extending power lines. If Union Pacific uses more power and line costs are offset, Yermo could receive electricity, boosting mining, farming, and oil-alternative operations in Calico and Newberry districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Bigelow
Southern
Yermo
Sierras
California
Arrowhead
Calico
Newberry
Local garage offers summer car prep tips
A local garage urges motorists to ready vehicles for summer with checks or a mechanic. It warns neglecting bearings and steering can cause loss of control and costly repairs. Regular lubrication and periodic mechanism checks are emphasized to ensure safe driving.
Hadley Ernest Alf Born to Walter S Alf Family
The newborn son Hadley Ernest Alf arrived May 14 at Dr. Anderson's home. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Alf welcomed the second son as the father had returned from Arizona where he had been tending mining interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadley Ernest Alf
Walter S. Alf
Dr. Anderson
Arizona
Bradley Ernest
Alf
Yeed Speaks On Dogs Editorial Proposal
A subscriber suggests a springtime editorial on dogs as the most fitting topic. The column notes readers’ varied canine scenes from friendly to troublesome, praising well behaved dogs and urging undignified ones to improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Street
Rose Virginia Wright Birthday Celebration at Antlers Club
Mrs Agnes Wright hosted forty guests at the Antlers Club on Saturday May 14 to honor Rose Virginia Wright on her birthday. Assistants included Mrs Floyd Marvin Mrs Cooper and Mrs Burnsides. The blue and white decor featured carnation flowers as activities of games music and dancing filled the evening. Delicate refreshments were served and Rose Virginia received many gifts with best wishes for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antler’s Club
Agnes Wright
Rose Virginia Wright
Wright
Mrrs
Floyd Marvin
Cooper
Burnsides
Virginia
Promoting Dairy Industry in Helendale Community
Ranchers in Helendale promote dairying to boost earnings from alfalfa and dairy stock. A meeting encouraged growth of the dairy industry with plans for a local butter factory once milk volume rises. Currently butter is made in Modesto and shipped to Barstow, with some shipments from Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helendale
Modesto
Fresno
San Joaquin Valley
Mojave River
Barstow
Kansas City
Barstow Opens New Vulcanizing Plant At Service Station
Barstow announces a new tire vulcanizing building behind the Barstow Service Station owned by H A Sullivan. The Kehawkee System is installed, making the facility one of the most complete tire vulcanizing plants in the county capable of handling all tire sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Sullivan
Barstow
Sullivan
New Arrival Edwin King Born to Clarence King Family
Edwin King, infant son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Rigg King, arrived at Dr B C Anderson’s home in Barstow on May 15. A wireless message said Mr King was at sea returning from South America and headed to New York then home to Hinkley. Clarence King Sr is a mining engineer formerly with California Rand Silver at Randsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin King
Clarence Rigg King
B. C. Anderson
Barstow
South America
Edwin
Mining Breeds Hope In Old Montana Mine Revival
An 1866 Montana mine, long tested by highs and lows, has opened an ore vein yielding about $500 per ton in silver. A 50 ton flotation mill may be built to exploit the find. Across the West, aging mines are resurging, aided by renewed optimism and renewed production potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Bonanza
West
Personal Items Of Friends In District
Local merchants push affordable cars and tires in district pages while Mrs. W. W. Melton recovers after a gasoline explosion injury. Dr. Graham reports she is recovering nicely at the Los Angeles Santa Fe Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Melton
Graham
Los Angeles Santa Fe Hospital
Crums Head to San Diego for New Job at Ice Company
Mr Crum and his wife left for San Diego this morning where he will join an ice company. He previously worked at the Barstow plant for two years. Mrs Cora Riche of Victorville visited Barstow today. Clinton McKinnon traveled from Redlands to spend the weekend and attend Virginia Wrights party. A local furniture store advertises home improvements with an easy payment plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Crum
San Diego
Mr. Crum
Barstow
Clinton McKinnon
Redlands
Local residents note business visits and a wedding in Southern California
L. J. Henderson visits Los Angeles this week for business. Mrs. Steve Vihel and Mrs. Ethel Eblert traveled to San Bernardino on Tuesday for business. Jack Cooper and Edith Riche wed in Los Angeles in May and reside there. Jack attended Barstow High School and is the son of Dee and Mrs. Cooper. Edith is the daughter of Cora Riche of Victorville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Henderson
Los Angeles
Steve Vihel
Ethel Eblert
San Bernardino
Jack Cooper
Edith Riche
Jack
Barstow High School
Dee Cooper
Cora Riche
Victorville
Classified ads offer income property for sale this week
Classifieds repeat this week with listings of income property for sale. Local brokers and sellers promote rental yield opportunities, noting location, price ranges, and terms.
Mrs Strohm Visits Los Angeles Friends This Weekend
Mrs Strohm of Los Angeles spent the week end with Mr and Mrs D F Gauldin and Mrs Morris, sharing time in a social visit with local hosts and noted acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strohm
Los Angeles
D. F. Gauldin
Morris
Olive Garrett on Visit at Fontana Inn Barstow
Miss Olive Garrett visits Barstow today and, with her sister Stella Foley, oversees the Fontana Inn dining room in Fontana California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Garrett
Barstow
Miss Garrett
Stella Foley
Fontana Inn
Fontana, California
Baby Jean Arrives At Jensen Home North Of Town
A baby girl was born at the A. B. Jensen home north of town. She is healthy and described as a perfect specimen of babyhood. She has been named Jean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Jensen
Jean
Read the paint ad comparing good paint to cheap paint
An advertisement presents a comparison between superior and inexpensive paints. It highlights quality differences, likely urging readers to choose better coatings for durability and finish. No specific brands or figures are provided in the readable text.
Deputy Assessor Grant McIntyre Tours Arrowhead Lake District
Grant McIntyre has completed his county tax assessment work and now operates in the Arrowhead Lake district. He has maintained an office at the Antler's Club in Barstow for the past two weeks, inviting taxpayers from the district to meet with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant McIintyre
Arrowhead Lake District
McIntyre
Antler’s Club
Barstow
Hhe
Los Angeles Visitor Spends Week at A A True Home
Mrs H G Hargus of Los Angeles has been a house guest at the A A True home the past week. Mr and Mrs Hargus lived here a few years ago when Mr Hargus owned the Barstow Mercantile Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Hargus
Los Angeles
A. A. True Home
P T A Reports Loss From Frieda Peyoke Entertainment
The P T A reports a net loss of 31 dollars from the Frieda Peyoke entertainment event held last Thursday evening.
Stolen Ford Coupe Reported From West Garage
Frank West reported a Ford Coupé stolen earlier in the week from his garage where doors had been secured after the theft. The incident notes the vehicle’s disappearance and subsequent locked garage condition.
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Frank West
BE Haws at Loma Linda SanitariumReported Slow Recovery
BE M Haws recently moved to Loma Linda Sanitarium and is not improving quickly according to latest reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. M. Haws
Loma Linda Sanitarium
Kathryn Drumm Vacationing in Pasadena with Aunt Empie
Kathryn Drumm spent the week end in Pasadena with her aunt Mrs. Empie, enjoying a quiet visit and exploring local sights together.
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Kathryn Drumm
Pasadena
Mrs. Empie
Chicago man Joseph Cochran at Riley Witty hostelry
Joe Cochran of Chicago attended a local dining car inspector Fred Harvey's dining service hosted by Riley Witty at a nearby inn, as recorded in the era’s social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cochran
Chicago
Fred Harvey Dinning
Riley Witty
Parent Teachers Drive For New Members Success
The Parent Teachers Association organized a drive for new members. Twenty four members, twelve per side, competed with Mrs. Harry Kelly and Mrs. Fred Hart as chairmen. Kelly’s side won 31 new members and was treated to supper. a picnic at Harland Ranch followed with husbands in attendance.
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Parent Teachers Association
Harry Kelly
Fred Hart
Kelly
High School Music Recital Tops May calendar
The sopomore class hosted a swimming party for teachers and students Friday afternoon. After the swim, sandwiches were served. The final High School Music Department recital is set for Friday May 20 1927 at the High School with instrumental ensembles duets and pieces by Beethoven Grieg and others led by Kathryn Drumm Mildred Vester Helen McDonald and peers.
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America the Bautiful
Crawford
Tarantella
Rogers
Genevieve Ramsey
Gobblins—Wright
Lucille
Music recital highlights Cook pupils in annual program
Miss Cook presented her pupils in the annual recital Wednesday evening in the Auditorium. Participants included Joy Harris Edith Thrasher Marion Ramsey Kenneth Ramsey Eunice Pray Eleanor Nathelle James Weld Mary Ellen Chambers Margaret Francis Agnes Powell Annice Leak Norma McDonald Irene De Wolf Ruth Morris Andrey Peterson Ruth Resender Barstow Helen Davis Robert Davis Jean McLean Earl Barton Harper Lake and others as parents and friends filled the house.
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Miss Cook
Joy Harris
Eidth Thrasher
Marion
Kenneth Ramsey
Eunice Pray
Eleanor
Nathelle
James Weld
Mary Ellen Chambers
Margaret Francis
Agnes Powell
Annice Leak
Norma McDonald
Irene
Marion de Wolf
Ruth Morris
Andrey Peterson
Ruth
Dorothy Resender
Barstow
Helen
Robert Davis
Jean An Helen McLean
Earl Barton
Harper Lake
Birthday Dinner Honors Miss Paxton at Casa Del Desierto
Miss Paxton, Miss Pfau, Miss Hitzler and Miss Leon Hill, all high school teachers, celebrated Miss Paxton birthday Sunday night at Casa Del Desierto. The group presented a clock as a gift and later gathered at Miss Paxton and Miss Pfau home for cake and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Paxton
Miss Pfau
Miss Hitzler
Leon Hill
Residence roof receives Sherwin-Williams paint coat
The home of Mr and Mrs McMuhen is being painted with a green coat by local painter Mr Butts.
Grace Tait Visits Aunt in Idaho
Mrs. Grace Tait of Idaho is staying as a guest at her aunt Mrs. Teague's home.
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Grace Tait
Idaho
Mrs. Teague
Graduation season prompts local gift ideas
As graduation approaches the town sees merchants promoting thoughtful presents for new graduates. Stores suggest practical keepsakes and accessories to mark the milestone and honor the graduate’s achievements.
Benson in Los Angeles Relieves May Co. Doctor
L. Benson is in Los Angeles this week relieving Dr. Rodgers of the May Company while he is absent on a case. The arrangement places Benson temporarily overseas from the firm.
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L. Benson
Los Angeles
Dr. Rodgers
The
May Co
Barstow Kiwanis Delegation Visits Las Vegas
A dozen Barstow Kiwanis members toured Las Vegas Nevada with a Boulder Dam side trip and banners on autos. Sixteen Las Vegas Kiwanians previously visited Barstow for a division meeting. E. B. Criddle of Riverside Kiwanis will speak on The Romance of Electricity at Barstow tonight. All participants have returned home after a sandstorm crossing the desert.
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Barstow
Las Vegas
Harvey Mosier
E. B. Criddle
Riverside Kiwanis Club
Southern Sierras Co
Mike Ocho
Geo. Siemon
Fred Bauer
Robert Burke
Even Evenson
George Cunningham
Sam Steinberg
Eastern Railroads Adopt Musical Whistle
An Eastern railroad has adopted a new locomotive whistle that replaces the piercing tone with a musical sound to warn pedestrians without frightening them. A nationalist auto club report notes the change and an editor cheekily suggests the engineer at crossings should sing Tosti’s Good-Bye.
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Eastern
National Automobile Club
Tosti
Local Fishermen Return From New Port Beach Trip
Four fishermen from the area drove to New Port Beach Monday for a surf and deep water fishing outing. The group named J. S. Taylor J. H. Crouch and lc Hill reported a good catch and noted a sunburnt red nose as they claimed they got all the fish they wanted.
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Newport Beach
J. S. Taylor
J. H. Crouch
Lc Hill
Teachers Seek San Bernardino Jobs as Vacancies Number
San Bernardino reports 305 teachers applied for San Bernardino schools positions, but about 39 vacancies will leave many to be considered. Victorville notes changes in the school staff. Barstow Union High School leader N F Platt says all local teachers have been asked to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
San Bernardio
Victorville
N. F. Platt
Barstow Union High School
May Broadcasts Preempt Shell Company Programs
In May KFI and KPO will jointly air a Shell Company of California program each Monday night from 9 to 10. The remaining dates are May 28 and 30. These broadcasts take precedence over previously announced programming and alter the schedule.
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KFI
KPO
Shell Company of California
Mrs Richard Moore Visits Husband In Water Service Dept
Mrs Richard Moore, from Los Angeles, is visiting her husband who serves as a foreman in the water service department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Moore
Los Angeles
Forman
Water Service
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