Barstow Hosts County Convention for Schooleachers
Barstow welcomes 100 schooleachers for a county convention to be held next week. Sessions run November 21 to 23 1927 with county superintendent Miss Collins presiding and input from Leon P. Whitney, Gordon Watkins, Leona Paxton, John Kelly, and local educators. Reports cover art in rural schools, desert life, civics, and general education themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Gladys L. Potter
Presiding
Lennice Eyraud
Kern County
Wallace H. Miller
Barstow Union High
Gordon Watkins
University of California
Leona S. Paxton
Barstow Union High School
John Branigan
Needles
Mary S. Bolton
Victorville
Ethel Prather
Jessie Gibson
Leona Paxton
Fred M. Powell
Edith McConnell
Barstow Printer Produces Color Christmas Edition
The Barstow Printer announces a December 15 edition featuring a four color Santa Claus on the front page and a four color border on the back. The issue will showcase pictures of southern state communities, with extensive display advertising and write-ups from the rural sales staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Willett installs big electric sign at camp grounds
P W Willett owner of Willett's Camp Grounds and Willett's Cafe installs a large electric sign at the south end of First Street. The sign, visible to travelers from east or west, enhances the town's appearance and serves as advertising for the camp grounds and cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willett
P W. Willett
First Street
Barbecue Hill’s Ranch Hosts Large Tuesday Dinner
On Tuesday evening 88S. Hill entertained several hundred guests with a barbecue dinner and all the trim mings. A huge camp-fire was built with hay bases forming seats and tables. George Siemon carved the meat, reported as done to a king's taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
George Siemon
California schools manage 160 million in public funds
The California Taxpayers association education commission reports 1925 26 totals show 58 counties spending 40 8 million on education 3260 districts 80 76 million state 21 75 million federal 0 545 million plus over 15 million for interest and bond redemptions N Bradford Trenham warns of debt exceeding 200 million for lands buildings and equipment urging consolidation and business like management to cut per pupil costs in elementary and high schools
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
California
Educational Commission
California Taxpayers Association
N. Bradford Trenham
Commission
Schoos
Eighteen Days Remain for Payment of Taxes
There are 18 more days to pay the first installment of county taxes. Personal property taxes will be delinquent and subject to a 15 percent penalty after December 15.
LaMarsh Visit to Searles in Needles
Mr and Mrs H A LaMarsh drove to Hollywood on Monday to visit Mrs Geo Searles of Needles who has been very ill. They found her progressing favorably. The LaMarshes were away three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. LaMarsh
Hollywood
Geo. Searles
Needles
Mrs. la Marsh
Tile Locker and Wash Room Erected in Park Roundhouse
A tile locker and wash room is being built in the park round-house for employees. The room measures 20 by 51 feet.
Daggett man Frank Millett visits Las Vegas
Frank Millett of Daggett spent this week in Las Vegas on a business trip meeting with local firms and assessing potential opportunities in the hospitality and service sectors during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Millett
Daggett
Las Vegas
Mrs Lobaugh Returns From Los Angeles Visit
Mrs. Fred Lobaugh came back today after a trip to Los Angeles where she visited Mrs. Ernest Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lobaugh
Los Angeles
Ernest Graham
Failing Expands with Baker Arrowhead Highway Venture
E B Failing visited Monday on business and announced new Baker property on the Arrowhead highway. He operates a Midway station between Baker and Creenese with a garage service station camp ground cabins and restaurant. He emphasizes providing ample service with each sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Failing
Baker
Arrowhead Highway
Midway
Creenese
Failing
Miller couple welcome baby Thelma Joyce in Yermo
Mr and Mrs Clarence Miller of Yermo are proud parents of a baby girl named Thelma Joyce born Monday November 14 at Dr Andersons residence. The Miller family notes that Mr Miller serves as head car inspector in Yermo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Miller
Yermo
Dr. Anderson
Thelma Joyce
Mr. Miller
Co operating advertising on back page this week
Local merchants join a back page co operative ad in the Printer this week led by Southern Sierras Power Company. Ads emphasize electricity's role in progress for California's district. Participants include White & Platt Riley Electric Shop Hill's Jersey Dairy City Meat Market Willett's Cafeteria Pete's Shoe Shop Tourist Garage Tiernan Radio and Electric Store. A window card welcomes Barstow school teachers to institute next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Sierras Power Company
California
White & Platt
Riley Electric Shop
Hill
Jersey Dairy City
Willett’s
Pete’s
Tiernan Radio and Electric
Barstow
Institute
Barstow Visit Of Healdston Journalist Reported
Jack Hyde a newspaper man from Healdston Oklahoma visited Barstow this week while en route home from a trip to the northern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hyde
Healdston
Oklahoma
Barstow
Fifteenth Birthday Surprise For Lavaughn McDermott
Miss Lavaughn McDermott was surprised Monday night by high school friends at her aunt Miss Henrietta's home for her fifteenth birthday. Thirty-one guests attended with games and dancing. She received many beautiful remembrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Lavaughn McDermott
Miss Henrietta
Miss Lavaughn
Drake U and U C L A to face off in Los Angeles
Drake University prepares to travel from Des Moines after a Notre Dame game to meet the UCLA Bruins in the Los Angeles Coliseum on Saturday November 26. Coached by Captain Bill Cook, the college gridiron squad endured a demanding season facing Navy Minnesota Pittsburg and a Knute Rockne challenged slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Cook
Drake University
Des Moines
Notre Dame
Los Angeles
UC. L. A. Bruins
Iowans
East
Middle West
Navy
Minnesota
Pittsburg
Knute
Mrs Harvey Mosier Hosts Bridge Club This Thursday
Mrs Harvey Mosier invites members of her Bridge Club to a social afternoon this Thursday at her home. Event features card play and light refreshments in a relaxed, neighborly gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Mosier
Turkeys Sold From Chapin Ranch At Good Price
Dr Chapin sold seventy five turkeys this week from his ranch the buyer taking them direct from the ranch. The birds averaged over twenty pounds a piece and brought a good price.
Redlands Trip Spawns Night of Events After Football Game
Henry Ways Virginia Wright and Kenneth Marvin drove to Redlands for the Armistice day football game between Redlands and Pomona. After the game they were joined by Jack Wetenhall, then traveled to San Bernardino for dinner at the Broiler before heading to Barstow for a PTA dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ways
Virginia Wright
Kenneth Marvin
Redlands
Pomona
Jack Wetenhall
San Bernardino
Broiler
Barstow
Government to Stop Local Radio Interference
Barstow Printer circulates petition to Washington asking government action to halt local radio interference. Residents urge a government inspection to identify and remove interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Washington, D. C
Goverment
Railroad Commission Postpones Barstow Hearing
The California Railroad Commission has reset the hearing on its own motion into safety and necessity of public grade crossings near Barstow San Bernardino County. The further hearing is now set for December 19, 1927 at 9:00 a.m. in Barstow Grammar School Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commission
State of
California
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Co
Barstow
San Bernardino
Railroad Commission of
State of California
Williams
Barstow Grammar School
Barsstow
Raiload Commission
Pete Ring Enters Shoe Repair Business Near San Diego
Pete Ring, longtime Barstow figure, departed for the southern state to start a shoe repair shop near San Diego after selling his Barstow shop last spring. A former 20 mule team borax driver, he recalls mining days and plans to visit relatives. He will be missed by desert friends.
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A. P
Pete Ring
Barstows
San Diego
Pete
Kiwanis
Memphis
Tenn
Chicago
Barstow
Minneola Couple Wed in Las Vegas Married at Las Vegas
Miss Amy Rose Webber and Mr. David Robert Henderson wed in Las Vegas on November 10. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs M A Webber, will resume BUHS studies after Thanksgiving. Local poultry dealers toured for Thanksgiving trade and the Minneola school plans a Barstow playlet "The Desert Rat" by Mrs Hand at Teachers Institute next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Rose Webber
M. A. Webber
David Robert Henderson
Barstow
Las Vegas
Nevada
Utah
Henderson
J. Will Blackman
National Poultry Co
al. Warner
Pasadena
Archie A. Taylor
Minneola School
Teachers’ Institute
Hand
Wednesday Afternoon Club Meeting Recap
The Wednesday Afternoon Club met at Mrs. Harold Overby's home last Friday. Attendees included Mrs. Akins, Mrs. Overton, Mrs. Higgins, Mrs. Redman, Mrs. Co. Canady, Mrs. Stafford, Mrs. Decker, and Mrs. Overby. Refreshments were served. next meeting is at Mrs. Akins on Wednesday afternoon November 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Overby
Harry Akins
James L. Overton
T. G. Higgins
Wim. Redman
Roy Co. Canady
B. C. Stafford
Dave Decker
Christ mas hemstitching deals at Weld’s Barstow shop
Mars A. J. Weld at 410 Williams Street Barstow advertises trimming services for Christmas items. Hemstitching offered to enhance luncheon sets and pillowcases with attractive work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
A. J. Weld
Williams Street
Barstow
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Kiwanis, Pta
of i
LLC
Barstow High School
Clarence S. Pearce
Parstow Grammar School
Desert
Love Homes Miller
Victor Valley Union High School
H. G. Wells
Rabindranath Tagore
Lyman Bryson
John Kelly
Sunrise School
Desert Rat
Alice Hand
Olive Dodson
W. B. Bowles
Veterville
Charlotte Foster
Irene Blackburn
Myrtle Baskin
Summit
Hilda Haney
Ethel Wyatt
Trena
A. R. Skinner
May Morris
Esther Longfellow
Need
Les
Louisa Pfau
The
Paul Grabske
Seth Conrad
Wallace Miller
Florabel Skinner
Victor
Ville
Rebecca Glambos
Dorothy M. Brass
J Miss Collins
Victorville High School
Samuel Haig Jameson
Miss Cook
George Deskins
Raton, New Mexico
Reece Dillingham
John Chambers
Santa Ana
Mr. Chambers
C. E. Pray
Childen
Mrs. L. Fisher
B. F. Gouldin
Woodberry College
Herbert
Business College
State Railroad Commission
San Francisco
H. G. Mathewson
Secetary
Railroad Commission of the State of
Minneola News
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