Barstow Ad Marks Automatic Telegraph Switchboard Move
Barstow adds 24 hour automatic switchboard with Interstate Telegraph Company moving from old style to modern system. W F Schnitzler stationed to oversee Barstow and Victorville. Victorville to follow later in 1927. Automatic unit aims to double subscriptions without rate increases. Visitors invited to watch demonstrations at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Interstate Telegraph Company
Western Union
Postal Telegraph
Interstate Telegraph
Gud Telephone) Company
W. F. Schnitzler
Victorville
Althe
van Loon
Indigtaie
Plest
Jack Reed
Cunningham Home Hosts Merry Card Party on First Street
Mrs George Cunningham entertained a group of friends with a Monday night card party at their First street home. The high score won a prize of twenty five cents as tech man. Refreshments of ice cream cake and coffee followed. Guests included Mr and Mrs Flyin Marvin Mr and Mrs Harvey Mosier Mr and Mrs Sanders Mr and Mrs Brooks Mr and Mrs Jorden Mrs Harry Kelly Mrs Lily Mrs E U White and son Dr L White Mrs Sesma mother of George Cunningham traveled from Los Angeles to visit.
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Air
George Cunningham
First Street
Tech
Flyin Marvin
Harvey Mosier
Sanders
Brooks
Jorden
Harry Kelly
Lily
E. U. White
2. L. White
Sesma
Los Angeles
Richfield Oil Company Secures Lease At Local Paxton Station
Richfield Oil Company executives Mr Knox and district manager Mr Owen visited Paxton this week and signed an eight year lease with a five year option on a local service station. Mrs BE Pitcher and William M Ola Trails Service Station are noted as stakeholders in the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Owen
Richfield Oil Company
Paxton
BE. L. Pitcher
Wm. M
Farmer W I Fruit Improves Homestead in Hinkley District
W I Fruit is upgrading his property in the Hinkley district with a gas engine and pump and is cultivating one percent acre of alfalfa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Fruit
Hinkley District
Hodge Brothers Grow Alfalfa for Dairy Trade
Hodge brothers finish alfalfa harvest and prepare fields for next year while advertising their alfalfa as the best for dairy traders and rabbit raisers. Pr F Jordan homesteads 160 near Lenwood with a large pumping plant and new reservoir foundation. Jordan family soon to have electric service from Southern Sierras Power Company. they reside in Leawood until home is built. Mr and Mrs Linguist relocate near the Brisbane property. A Hallowe en party with over fifty guests was held Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodge Brothers
Pr. F. Jordan
Lenwood
Arthur Brisbane
Jordan Place
Southern Sierras Power Company
Mojave River
Jordans
Leawood
Linguist
Mojave Valley
Brisbane
Big Sunday School Picnic At Lenwood
A Lenwood Union Sunday School picnic attracted about eighty attendees from several Sunday schools. Mrs F J Wieler spoke on the Sunday school flag and noted twenty converts. Rev Isaac McRae of Barstow spoke on Sticktuitiveness while Ray R Perry of the American Sunday School Union discussed God's Truth. Dinner followed services, with Harper Lake folks providing a song service. Mr. and Mrs Wieler, hosting guests, are expanding their home and preparing alfalfa ground as a new project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Sunday School
Lenwood
F. J. Wieler
Hodge Sunday School
Olten
Wicler
Isaac McRae
Barstow
Ray R. Perry
American Sunday School Union
Riverside
Inyo
San Bernardino
God
O Briens Moves to State Banking Department
Ray O'Brien, former director and assistant cashier of San Bernardino Valley Bank, severed ties with the bank to join the State Banking Department. He helped open the Barstow branch in 1922 and has worked with railway unions. The O'Briens have moved to Los Angeles as Barstow friends praise his new post.
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Ray. O'Brien
San Bernardino Valley Bank
Barstow
State Banking Department
O’brien
Railway
The
Santa Fe
San Bernardino
Los Angeles
Ray
Santa Fe Publicity Ma Boosts Mojave River Scenery
A Santa Fe publicity memorandum extols the Mojave River Narrows at Victorville thirty five miles west of Barstow as a picturesque desert gateway. It notes legends of a carved arch gate and a prehistoric lake shaped by the river, with geologists affirming the tale and detailing erosion from centuries and the 1812 quake that deepened the canyon.
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The
Santa Fe
Mojave
Victorville
Barstow
Desert
Santa Fe Railway
Cajon Pass
San Bernardino Range
Gid
California
Statewide amendments show broad support and defeats
The Federal Plan for reapportionment won by a large majority while the Gas Tax failed. A bond issue aiding world war veterans with farm and home loans was approved. The Wright Act section passed by over 160,000 votes. Oleomargarine remains untaxed.
Printer’s Serial Story Opens Anew This Week
The paper announces a fresh installment of a serialized tale beginning this week. Readers are invited to follow a new plot thread featuring returning settings and recurring characters, promising ongoing intrigue and weekly installments.
First baby arrives in Barstew on Third Street
A newborn boy named Jordan Bruce arrived to resides with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ashby marking Barstew’s newest arrival. The proud parents welcomed the child into the community and family.
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Barstew
Third Street
Wm. Ashby
Jordan Bruce
Barstow Spectators Witness LA Football Thriller
Mr and Mrs Wallace Miller George Henderson and Mike Ochea were among Barstow residents who witnessed a thrilling football game last Saturday in Los Angeles.
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Wallace Miller
George Henderson
Mike Ochea
Barstow
Los Angeles
Christmas Card Orders From Barstow Printer
Barstow Printer urges customers to order Christmas cards promptly to avoid missing out on a fine selection. The notice emphasizes limited quantities and urges timely action.
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Barstow
Mrs Homer Martin At Barstow Works Election Day Polls
Mrs Homer Martin arrived in Barstow from Pasadena this week and worked Election Day at polls number two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Martin
Barstow
Pasadena
Willett Brother In Atascadera Case Against Mr Lewis
P W Willett travels to Atascadera with his brother to handle the case involving the people and the founder of that city, Mr Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Willett
Atascadera
Mr. Lewis
Mrs John Francis Dies After Illness in Los Angeles
Mrs John Francis died Wednesday night at 8 30 in St Vincent hospital Los Angeles after a lengthy illness. Her husband and four daughters Elizabeth Mary Catherine and Peggy, with a Needles niece Miss Ford, planned to attend the funeral in Los Angeles at the Cathedral on Main Street First. A brother in the east is unable to visit due to illness.
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John Francis
St. Vincent Hospital
Los Angeles
Elizabeth
Mary
Catherine
Peggy
Needles
Miss Ford
Cathedral
Main — Street
Camp Fire Girls Prepare Play at Barstow Auditorium
The Camp Fire Girls under Dorothy Steinberg and Miss Smitheram rehearse a program for presentation at Barstow Auditorium next Friday night.
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Camp Fire Girls
CampFire Girls
Dorothy Steinberg
Miss Smitheram
Barstow Auditorium
Examination for Postmaster at Hinkley
Applications will be received for admission to the civil service examination to be held at San Bernardino to fill a contemplated vacancy in the position of postmaster at Hinkley. The compensation of the postmaster at this office was $542 for the last fiscal year.
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Civil Service
San Bernardino
Hinkley
Wright Witnesses Stanford US.C. Game
Williard L. Wright was among the enthusiastic witnesses at the Stanford versus USC game last Saturday.
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Williard L. Wright
Miss Betty Thames Visits Ill Father From San Bernardino
Miss Betty Thames and sister Barbara Eastham arrived today from San Bernardino to see their father E Thames who has been very ill over the past week.
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Betty Thames
Barbara Eastham
San Bernardino
E. Thames
Big Show Indoor Carnival by Band Orchestra and Singers
A combined concert event featuring band orchestra and singers presents a big show at the indoor carnival venue over two days November 24 and 25.
Mrs Barr Starts Improvements on North Hinkley Farm
Mrs. Barr of the Hinkley district has taken up 80 acres north of W I Fruits 160 and is starting improvements with a well and house.
Charley Wallace Ill This Week At The Forum Theatre
Charley Wallace of the Forum Theatre is reported to be quite ill this week. He has been under medical care with friends and colleagues keeping watch. Further updates are expected as the situation develops.
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Charley Wallace
The
Forum Theatre
Former Barstow lad Charley Demetrius visits town
Charley Demetrius, once a Barstow boy, recently visited the area. He left years ago as a youth and only his business card disclosed his identity to several former acquaintances.
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Charley Demetrius
Barstow
Santa Fe and Amex Rehearing Petition Denied
The Railroad Commission denied the petition of the Santa Fe railway and the American Express Company for rehearing of the application of John H. Eagle for a certificate to operate motor freight service between Los Angeles and Randsburg, Johannes burg, Osdick, Inn City, Hampton and Atolia.
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The
Railroad Commission
Santa Fe Railway
American Express Co
John H. Eagle
Los Angeles
Randsburg
Johannesburg
Osdick
Inn City
Hampton
Atolia
Barstow Printer Bid Sparks Local Printing Debate
A Barstow business wrote a letterhead from San Bernardino and had it printed in Los Angeles about local printing bids and district livelihoods. The note asks what happens to local printers if all residents send work to distant shops, and questions the impact on local business sustainability.
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Barstow
San Bernardino
Los Angeles
Fire Devastates Luminosa Home. Valuables Lost in Smoke
A Tuesday morning fire destroyed the Luminosa residence with barns and trash nearby burnt. Mrs. Luminosa herded four children to safety and saved valuables including family pieces from the old country. The blaze damaged an insured household and a nearby auto, aided by city water pressure and a chemical engine.
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Luminosa
Old Country
Santa Fes
City Water Works
Williams Addition Winhther
Lumonoso
Charles Mitchell Star Dealer for District
L. M. Salazar field manager for sub-dealers for Star Carg appointed Charles Mitchel of the Mitchel Gar 3e as a local dealer for the eastern part of the county. He was joined by I. Lorenz service man from Thompson Motor Co of San Bernardino. An ad announcing the appointment appeared on the Barstow visit and in this issue reminding readers where to buy the new low priced automobile.
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L. M. Salazar
Star Carg
Barstow
Charles Mitchel
Mitchel Gar
Mr.Salazar
I. Lorenz
Thompson Motor Company
San Bernardino
Charles Mitchell
McElhaney Granted Certificate to Operate Auto Truck Service
D T McElhaney receives a certificate from the Railroad Commission to run an auto truck service between Colton and San Bernardino and to connect Helena Hicks Lenwood Barstow Daggett and Yermo with those routes.
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D. T. McElhaney
The
Railroad Commission
Colton
San Bernardino
Helenda'e Hicks
lLenweed
Barstow
Daggett and
Yermo
Indoor Carnival Attempts Big Turfer on November 21
The event aims to crown a big turfer during the Indoor Carnival on November 21. Organizers invite participants to register early and compete for top prizes in a festive indoor setting.
Oakland man rents Harris residence for family visit
J A Ziegenfuss of Oakland has rented one of the Ed Harris residences and his wife will arrive here this Sunday. Their daughter will remain in Oakland until the close of school.
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J. A. Ziegenfuss
Oakland
Ed. Harris
Barstow Sides Eyes Site for Future Camp Grounds
W H Sides, visiting Barstow again this week, seeks a location to open a camp grounds. He has traveled along the Old Trails and Arrowhead routes, and Barstow is his chosen site for a future business venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Sides
Barstow
Mr. Sides
Beautiful Pictures of the Pacific Palisades Displayed
A framed tinted picture of the Pacific Palisades was gifted during the National Batteries Convention in Los Angeles. Delegates toured the Palisades via motor coach, and the editors received the gift from the Pacific Palisades Association. The Palisades is a Christian Educational Center under the Southern California Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church.
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Pacific Paisades Association
National Batteries
Los Angeles
As &Ittle
Bradley
Pacific Palisades
Chautaqua Institution of
New York
Southern California
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
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Hodge and
Kay O'Brien
Sinclair
Wardell
Oungry
Richardson
Kailes O. Dunbar
Baron Fitts
Lena M. Lewis
Secretary of
Sultton Bryan
James Jensen
Jordan
John BL. Elliott
Palisades
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