Supt H A Van Loon Hosts Local Open House
About fifty subscribers and friends of Interstate Company attended the open house Monday afternoon to view the newly installed automatic telephone equipment. H A Van Loon superintendent from Bishop led the event with guests from Chicago and Los Angeles, plus local officials and installers guiding demonstrations. Long distance calls will be handled through the Victorville office with the Hotel Melrose providing the long distance pay station booth for day and night service from Barstow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Company
H. A. van Loon
Interstate
Bishop
Conlee
Bruce Blackmore
The
Automatic Company
Chicago
Los Angeles
P. R. Ferguson
Southern Sierras Power Company
Riverside
Jack Reed
G. Schnitzler
Olive Garrett
Cora Riche
Victorville
Melrose
Barstow
Armistice Eve Dance Marks Observance in Town
Armistice Eve activities included flag display in the business district, Bank closed, and many businesses declaring a holiday. Sperry and Cal hosted a large dance at the Auditorium the previous night with broad attendance. thirty five couples traveled from out of town.
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Sperry
Cal
M Preston of Ludlow Dies in France
"Mother" Preston of Ludlow died recently in France after running a Ludlow store and saloon. She sold out to Murphy Brothers when France entered World War I and left for her homeland. Tom Preston and Mrs. Preston left a fortune around $75,000 with estate assets valued at about $70,000 in stocks and bonds to six nieces and nephews.
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Preston
Ludlow
France
Preson
Murphy Brothers
Tom Preston
Arm of Woman Found Near Barstow North of Town
James Kek. Bureh found an arm near railroad tracks west of Barstow while walking. A glove was torn off by animals and part of the flesh was gone. Last August a lady’s handbag with a thousand dollar insurance policy was found nearby, prompting a search for a possible body believed to be Mrs Chartier. Sheriff Shay investigates the sister’s disappearance and the Los Angeles bound auto itinerary.
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James Kek
Bureh
Foglesong
Barstow
Burch
Laura Chartit
Quincey
Massachusetts
Walter Deacon
Los Angeles
Chartier
Shay
Water rights clash in Mojave River dispute
The Mojave River Riparian Owners Association seeks to protect valley water rights as the Mojave River irrigation district plans to divert 30 000 inches of water for a Los Flores dam. Litigation pushes all questions to California Supreme Court and possibly the US Supreme Court, with appeals challenging the state division of water rights authority and the legality of the project.
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Mojave River
San Bernardino
Byron Waters
Grant Holcomb
Division of Water Rights
Irrigation District
Apple Valley
Mojave
Yero Ino
Appellate Court
Los Angeles
Per Superior Court
San Bernardino County
Supreme Court
Waters
Three Young Matrons Entertain With Bridge Party
Mesdames Rankin Shotwell and Saunders hosted thirty guests at the Ant ler Club rooms this Thursday for a bridge party with autumn decor. After scores were tallied Mrs. Harry Kilty won high and a amber glass water set. Mrs. Paul Martin took second, a hand painted centerpiece with doilies. Mrs. R Burke received a flower bowl with a hand as consolation for low scores. Mrs. Davies provided music selections.
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Mesdames Rankin, Shotwell and Saunders
Antler Club
Harry Kilty
Paul Martin
Government Asked To Make New Survey Section Lines
James K. Burch requests a government re-survey of Barstow valley land in section 10 township 9 north range 2 west. He notes conflicting local stakes and urges the Farm Bureau to push for a formal government correction to prevent future lawsuits. He encloses the commissioner’s letter offering a free re-survey upon proper application.
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Barstow
Calif
Lloyd E. Tiernan
California
Tiernan
Helendale
Land Office
Washington
Uncle Sam
Farm Bureau
Bureau
James K. Burch
Resurvey Request for Barstown Helendale District
United States Interior Department letter discusses resurvey of certain townships near Barstown and Helendale California under act of March 3 1908. It notes TO N R 2 W is eligible due to half the land still US and outlines filing a proper resurvey application per circular 520 with no expense if preliminary investigation supports the need.
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United States Department of the Interior
General Land Office
Washington
James K. Burch
Barstow
California
San Francisco
Barstown
Helendale
Sec
R. W
S.B.M
N. R
United States
Kiwanis and Barstow Clubs Host Hospitality Day
Local delegates from Barstow Kiwanis attend a convention at San Jose with leader Leon P. Whitney and guests from nearby clubs. Speakers include Rev McRae on Kiwanis as asset or liability. Barstow Woman’s Club hosts hospitality day with Harper Lake and Hinkley clubs, a musical program, and a luncheon for about seventy five attendees.
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Barstow
Woman’s Club
Kiwanis
Kiwanis Club
Antlers Club
Pete) Ring
Kiwanis Orchestra
Bob Burke
Leon P. Whitney
Rev. McRae
San Jose
Washington
Stanford University
Alfred A. True
H. L. Miller
Hinkley Woman's Club
Doris
McClean
Renfro
Siemon Jar
Santa Lucia
Weld
Mary Cook
Anise Leak
Litle Joy Warris
Mrs Lobaugh Hosts 500 Card Party in Barstow
Mrs. Fred Lobaugh entertained eight ladies at her north Barstow home with a 500 card party honoring Mrs. Billie William who left for Bakersfield. William won first prize and Mrs. Jordan the consolation trophy. Refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Billie Williams and their son moved to Bakersfield. Eight puppies were born to H R Brown’s wolf hound this week.
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Fred Lobaugh
North Barstow
Billie William
Bakersfield
William
Jordan
Lobaugh
Billie Williams and
Teague Buys 40 by 100 Foot Lot Near Third Street
R L Teague reports purchase of a 40 by 100 foot plot near Third street from Messie Bigger and Taylor and immediate work to improve the property.
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R. L. Teague
Third Street
Messie Bigger and Taylor
Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Offer at Tiernan's Store
Five dollars buys a Eureka vacuum cleaner at Tiernan's store with a promotional sale. The deal highlights a single model and price point aimed at local shoppers.
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Joe Dollara
Eureka
Tiernan
Tiernan’s
Jackie Coogan's Mother Tied to Beauty Shop Patronage
Jackie Coogan's mother was a patron of Ethel Chlerts Beauty Shop this week as she traveled en route to New York.
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Jackie Coogan
Ethel Chlerts
New York
New Arrivals: Graham Family Lands in Local Area
Mr and Mrs Ernest Graham and their two sons Norman and Lee have moved from Los Angeles. Mr Graham is a mining engineer and part of the family’s recent relocation to the region.
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Ernest Graham
Norman and
Lee
Los Angeles
Mr. Graham
Henderson to Attend Masonic Meeting in Hemet
Alfred Henderson attends a Masonic gathering in Hemet and will progress into deeper Masonic rites during the event.
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Alfred Henderson
Hemet
Miller Brothers join Hotel Biltmore orchestra in Los Angeles
Forest and Eugene Miller sons of Mr and Mrs H L Miller will join the Hotel Biltmore orchestra in Los Angeles. They have recently been playing in San Francisco and bring local talent to the west coast stage.
Tax meeting over tax hike in Barstow district
San Bernardino Tax Assessor Allen and Deputy Mc Intyre met with about thirty aggrieved Barstow taxpayers in the high school auditorium. Judge Henderson opened the session. Officials noted taxes are about 2.5 times last year due to newer buildings in the business district and questioned the district deputy’s valuation variances. A citizens’ committee will travel to San Bernardino to present grievances while taxes for the year will remain as billed.
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Allen
McIntyre
San Bernardino
Barstow
Henderson
Miss Norine Briggs Visits Chicago Friends
Miss Norine Briggs of Chicago is visiting friends, staying briefly with local acquaintances while in town.
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Norine Briggs
Chicago
Mrs George Henderson and Mrs Arthur Birch Visit San Bernardino
Mrs George Henderson and Mrs Arthur Birch were San Bernardino visitors this week, stopping by local shops and reporting on a brief stay in the city.
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George Henderson
Arthur Birch
San Bernardino
Miner Julius Schaldach Injured In Gear-Shift Accident
Julius Schaldach, 50, a miner from Cima, was struck and suffered a broken back when he attempted to crank his ear while the car was in gear after pausing to talk with a friend. He was taken to a San Bernardino hospital and doctors hope for recovery.
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Julius Schaldach
Cima
Schaldach
San Bernardino
Fire Department Makes Second Run in Barstow Trash Fire
The fire engine was called out to north Barstow this week but the blaze proved to be only a trash fire with an old auto fire furnishing most of the smoke.
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North Barstow
C. E. Meeting at Yermo Observes Armistice Day
A Sunday evening C. E. meeting in Yermo included Wright leading services in observance of Armistice Day. Items featured a Sousa piano duet, a Mrs. Amos solo, a Ruskin poem, a painting reproduction, and an honorable discharge display. Mrs. Ames leads next week. services continue Sundays at 7:30.
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Yermo
Wright
Sousa
Amos
Ruskin
Lee
Grant
N.Y
Ames
School House
Booth
Miss Miner Visits Lindsay Sister for Health Stay
Miss Miner of Lindsay California visits at the home of her sister Mrs James A Moore and expects to stay several months for health reasons.
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Miss Miner
Lindsay
California
James A. Moore
Miner
Camp Fire Girls Program 19th Staged by Local Camp
The 19th Camp Fire Girls program at Minnetoska’s Dream has been postponed to next Friday night. The one act play with tableaux songs and dances directed by Dorothy Steinberg and Miss Smitheram aims to draw a full house for a local entertainment benefiting a good cause.
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Fire Girls
Dorothy Steinberg
Miss Smitheram
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Supt. H. A. van Loon
M. Preston OF
BP. EK. Parrott
Mrs. Lobaugh
H. R. Brown
Fire Department
C. E
Camp Fire Girls Program
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