Mojave River Valley Agriculture and Industries highlights
A Barstow column by T. G. Nicklin reports on local projects including a modern residence on First Street built by Mr and Mrs Jack Potter with contractor C S Pleasant of Pomona, a small mill west of Barstow for gold treatment by Parks and Barker, and a small smelter east of Barstow planned by L P Haney and others ready by Christmas. It notes political calls for national liquor law reform, urges showcasing farm products at the Barstow Mining Bureau, discusses Boulder Dam contracts and job prospects, and mentions long distance voting challenges for miners while praising autumn river valley colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack’ Potter
First Street
S. Pleasant of
Pomona
Parks & Barker
Barstow
Henderson & Nicklin
L. P. Haney
Haney
Union
Congress
Mojave River
Barstow Mining Bureau
Chicago
Hanna
James Hamilton Lewis
Boulder Dam
Las Vegas
Boulder City
U. P
Ben Redfield
Peffley and Bailey
Goldstone
Ed Renze
T. G. Nicklin
Radio beacon installation planned near Daggett site
A Commerce Department team surveyed Daggett area for a radio beacon location four miles east of Daggett. The will be housed in a corrugated iron building powered by a 10 hp motor. The beacon will direct flyers by radio from a point south of Victorville to Las Vegas. Superintendent Goellner accompanied the official to select power line extension from Daggett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daggett
Victorville
Las Vegas
Goellner
Southern
Sierras
Daggett District
Department of Commerce
Newberry Post Office to Be Moved
Miss Doris Sischo named postmistress for Newberry post office as operations relocate from Burden store north of the railroad tracks to a new building on the west end of Cliff House cafe and store, operated by Mrs Katie Sischo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberry
Doris Sischo
Burden Store
Cliff House Cafe
Katie Sischo
Antler Club to Host New Year’s Eve Masquerade Dance
Barstow Antler Club plans a New Year’s Eve masquerade following a Halloween event that drew wide desert-town attendance. Prizes included a pirate costume prize and $5 merchandise orders. donations from Joyce Shoe Store supported awards. A revised New Year’s price to $1 per couple was approved, with Ed Beahan joining the Antlers Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Miss Gibson
George Henderson
Earl Gates
Glenn Palmer
Joyce Shoe Store
San Bernardino
Joyce
Ralph Haan
Hallowe’en
Treasury
Haan
Antlers Club
Mi Aan
Lloyd E. Tiernan
Ed. Beahan
HW House
Antlers
Halloween Parties At Congregational Church
The Goodfellowship Class held a fine Hallowe'en party at the church last Friday with good attendance and merry atmosphere. Junior Endeavors and Junior Intermediates hosted parties earlier in the week. Mr Weld and guests enjoyed a gathering at Mr and Mrs Weld's home. Ladies Aid plans a meeting next Thursday November 6 at 2 30 am in the church parlors and invites all community ladies to join the bazaar activities.
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Goodfellowship
Mr. Weld
News of Friends in Barstow And Histrict
Mrs Charley Willis is in San Bernardino receiving medical attention. Mrs Morgan captured the prize Wednesday afternoon when Mrs L E Tiernan entertained her bridge club. Mrs Street has moved to Barstow from Los Angeles. Street and Faraday, the Laundry firm, moved here in July but were unable to rent a house until recently. Russell Riley was slightly injured when he made a forced landing near Upland while accompanying his brother to Los Angeles. They feared the plane was on fire and it was damaged. H L Miller checked signs advertising his hotels and found ten bears missing between here and Ludlow and twenty five stolen overall.
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Russell Riley
Upland
Los Angeles
H. L. Miller
Here
Ludlow
Barstow
Victorville
Bakersfield Hallowe'en visit at Antler Club dance
Mrs. Al Johnson and her daughter Alice of Bakersfield attended the Antler Club dance on Saturday night. Dressed in an 1890s costume the Dutch lass and an oli Witch character drew compliments though no prizes were awarded.
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al Johnson
Alice
Bakersfield
Hallowe’en
Steve Vihel
Johnson
Vihel
Thirtieth Annual Convention Opens in Redlands Churches
The Thirtieth Annual Convention of the San Bernardino County Christian Endeavor Union begins Friday evening Nov 7. Main sessions occur at Redlands Presbyterian Church, with the banquet at Redlands Methodist Church at 6 30 o'clock.
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San Bernardino County
Books Loaned In October At Free County Library
Mrs. Fred Hart, custodian, reports 1598 books loaned in October, a rise over any prior month. The tally included over 100 books loaned on Wednesday of the current week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hart
Free County Library
Local Hinkley Notes and Family News
Mr and Mrs Chas Baecht visited Mrs Gardener of Superior Valley on Sunday. Mrs C S Triplett and daughter spent the weekend in Los Angeles. Z N Newell filed a homestead of 80 acres northeast of Hinkley and will build a house and raise turkeys next spring. 50 ballots were cast on Nov 4 in Hinkley, about half the registered voters. only about 75 percent are registered. John Nickle missed school after catching his finger in the car speedometer gears last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Baecht
Superior Valley
C.S. Triplett
Los Angeles
Z. N. Newell
Edwards
Wallace
Hinkley
N. C. Nash
Newell
Wm. Woody
Amboy
H. C. Bailey
John Nickle
New Homes Rise Across Barstow District
In Barstow, Daggett and Yermo new dwellings surge on hillsides and alleys as garages are carved and structures rise. Walter Alf of Daggett contracts two concrete Barstow houses while local builders from all three towns stay busy. Adobe homes remain common though Americans are drafting many adobe plans. An adobe cottage of Dr Lisle Graham in Newberry is noted for comfort, and a two story adobe residence on the Verde ranch near Victorville stands out. A pair of concrete houses by L C Powell rise on a hillside facing an alley, which may soon be called a court as more homes line the street from the Southern Sierras sub station to Third street. An under construction garage at the X Blank residence, an apartment on Willett property, and seven room Barstow homes on Frederick street add to the development, with Daggett officer Jim Lucas also building a four room cement block home to be finished soon.
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Barstow
Daggett, Yermo
Walter Alf
Daggett
Yermo
Mojave River Valley
Lisle Graham
Newberry
Verde Ranch
Victorville
L. C. Powell
Sierras
Eastern Auto Tourists Hit Barstow in October
Barstow maximum tourist flow noted as 1500 daily eastbound and westbound autos in October 1980. Yermo Daggett and Daggett stations log 12 411 passengers from 4393 inspected autos, 2500 California plates, 1896 foreign plates. Counted pickups include 1816 hand luggage and 2167 camping gear.
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Las Vegas
Nevada
Yermo
Barstow
B. J. Gabhart
California
F. D. Storms
Daggett Station
L- Censes
Veterans bonds face strong lead amid amendments
Debate centers on amendments to the veterans bonds measure with supporters citing urgency and fiscal responsibility. Opponents question costs and long-term impact, while organizers push rapid passage to fund benefits and programs for veterans.
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Veterans Bonds
Rolph Wins Governor Vote in Majority Precincts
Election results show Rolph leading with 911,459 votes against Young 298,820 and Sinclair 82,098 across 9068 of 10283 precincts. Ballot items cover bonds, taxes, offices, and measures with varying Yes No tallies.
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Rolph
Young
Sinclair
San Bernardino Turkey Survey Shows 25 Percent Drop
The Agricultural Extension Service and Turkey Growers' Committee report 27 548 turkeys in San Bernardino County, down from 37 015 in 1929. Committeemen list locations, with market timing estimates and notes on price effects amid reduced production. Mojave River growers report recent sales around 35–38 cents dressed and 31–32 cents live weight wholesale.
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A. L. Campbell
San Bernardino County
Agricultural Extension Service
Turkey Growers’ Committee
Roland Gobar
Lucerne Valley
J. A. Decrow
Helendale
W. Elsholz
Daggett
Mojave River
Municipal and Constitutional Ballot Totals Recap
The report lists district by district votes on several measures including Municipal Charter Amendment Yes Nos 210 540 129 182, Constitutional Convention Yes 188 228 No 801 610, Judicial Absences Yes 162 669 No 182 651, Suffrage Yes 208 545 No 142 132, and Sunday Closing Yes 168 497 No 758 943 across measures 22 to 26 with totals 364 698 No 335 541 No.
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Washington, D. C
Antler Club
Congregational Church
Histrict
Charley Willis
Mrs. Morgan
L. E. Tiernan
Dapesti
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