Barstow Viaduct Urged After Railroad Crossing Dangers
Opinion argues the Baltimore and Ohio case assigns fault to motorists who drive onto tracks, urging Barstow to build a viaduct over freight crossings at the west end of the yards. It notes poor road conditions between First Street north end and the Santa Fe depot and criticizes Sacramento delays on crossing decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodman
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
U. S. Supreme Court
Justice Holmes
Barstow
Railroad Commission
First Street
Santa Fe
Sacramento
Robbers Rob Car In Thanksgiving Victorville Trip
In Victorville a Ford coupe carrying two Van Aman brothers and two Maywood relatives was forced off the road by three men in a well dressed gang. The men looted watches and cash, cut wiring, and fled, but the youths spliced a tail light wire and alerted officers. Mr Van Aman returned from Barstow but thieves were not found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorville
Mr. van Aman
Barstow
Roller Skating Rink Opens in Barstow on Main Street
C. E. Lockend operates a roller skating rink in Barstow on Main Street opposite the City Meat Market. He is assisted by O. A. Budwick. Both men are from Texas and promise high class amusement for locals. Ad for daily hours appears elsewhere in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Lockend
Barstow
O. A. Budwick
Texas
Barstow Chautauqua May Will Feature Seven Shows
Barstow citizens back Ellison and White Chautauqua Company with a local guarantee for seven performances in May. Theresa Mos represented the company in Barstow this week. Four evening shows and three matinees are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Ellison & White Chautauqua Company
Theresa Mos
U. C. L. A. Football Season of Transformation
UCLA under Coach H. Spaulding has turned from a doormat to an undefeated 1927 Southern Conference champion, after three years of rebuilding from 1924 to 1927. The Bruins prepare for a Pacific Coast Conference slate next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
University of California At
H. Spaulding
Bruin
Bill
Needles Man 08s Over Embankment In Studebaker Wreck
Sue Minerd of Needles lost control of a Studebaker roadster on the hill east of Needles and went over an embankment. The car suffered a badly bent front axle and a broken right front wheel but Minerd was unhurt. Barstow wrecking crew towed the vehicle to Barstow Garage. State Highway department urged a white fence at the dangerous curve for traveler protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
Needles
Sue Minerd
Minerd
Barstow
Los Angeles
State Highway Department
California burglary suspects from Wisconsin arrested in L A
Philip Day aged 18 and Raymond Wells aged 20 traveled from Wisconsin in a car and were arrested in Los Angeles for burglarizing the Hub store in Barstow California on November 23. Loot valued at several hundred dollars was taken. They confessed to another burglary in Needles. They will be held in Los Angeles for auto theft investigation before being turned over to the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Day
Raymond Wells
Wisconsin
Los Angeles
Barstow
Calif
Walter A. Shay
Shay
Wells
Needles
Sheriff's Office
Day and Wells
Marconi Compares Radio and Newspapers for News Supremacy
Marconi, famed radio pioneer, argues newspapers hold a unique record and lasting inked news, while radio offers speed and global reach. He concedes radio’s global reach but prefers the press as the enduring power for opinion and major events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marconi
P T A Card Party Friday and local social notes
The P T A will hold a card party this Friday night. Miss Alpha Porter of Hollywood is visiting her aunt Mrs J R Lane in Calico and Yermo. Barstow visitors earlier this week. Porter has served as Miss California. Mrs Tom Higgins and Mrs Jim Overton hosted Miss Hessie McCue of Needles. Ann Steinberg home from college for Thanksgiving. Mrs J A Evans returned from Los Angeles area. Mr and Mrs Jordan bought an 1828 Essex in LA trip. Bernice White spent Thanksgiving at home, returning to USC Sunday. W T Brookshire and family moved to a new four room house with bath in Williams addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Porter
Hollywood
J. R. Lane
Calico and
Yermo
Barstow
Tom Higgins
Jim Overton
Hssie McCue
Needles
California
McCue
W. T. Brookshire
Williams Addition
Bath
Thanksgiving Day News Notes and Local Visits
L. EF. Algo is confined to his home due to tongolisis. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Mitchel Mr. Lynch and Mrs. Floyd Marvin attended auto races in Colton on Thanksgiving Day. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Algeo hosted Thanksgiving dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burke and children and Donald Doran. On Wednesday, Clarence Moon of Pass-a-Grille Florida called on his cousin Chas. Leak of Morning Glow ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. EF. Algo
Charley Mitchel
Lynch
Floyd Marvin
Colton
L. E. Algeo
Robert Burke
Donald Doran
Clarence Moon
Pass-a-Grille
Florida
Chas. Leak
Morning Glow Ranch
Thanksgiving Holiday Visits and Christmas Trade Gifts
Elmer Leak spent the Thanksgiving holidays with Joe Miles at Compton. Mrs. Harry Kelly and Mrs. Lillian Jones motored to Los Angeles Wednesday. Mrs. Jones purchased stock for her Christmas trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Leak
Joe Miles
Compton
Harry Kelly
Lillian Jones
Los Angeles
Charley Wallace Tops LA Visit for Future Pictures
Charley Wallace traveled to Los Angeles at the start of the week and arranged plans for movie projects. He confirmed interest in several upcoming productions and stated anticipation for work ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Wallace
Los Angeles
Yermo Signs Up for Electric Power
Robert BR Dinsmore and Ty Jese min from Southern Sierras Power Co with Harvey Mosier spent Tuesday in Yermo surveying business and prospective electrical users. All but one business signified willingness to sign up. The refuser is blamed for lamp fire losses. Three routes proposed for the line: Daggett via National Old Trails, along the river, or the back route to Yermo. Route choice to be decided within days after the Riverside visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert BR. Dinsmore
Ty. Jesemin
The
Southern Sierras Power Co
Harvey Mosier
Yermo
Daggett
Yerimo
Riverside
Slaton First To Own Aeroplane Locally
I. S. Miles visits Barstow teaching local boys to fly as Futon Slaton John Kennedy Carl Arends and Bud Hillis take daily lessons. Slaton builds the first locally owned aeroplane. Thunderbird Aircraft Inc of Glendale shows planes and pricing from 2750 to 4500 dollars with Curris and Whirlwind motors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. S. Miles
Barstow
Futon Slaton
John Kennedy
Carl Arends
Bud Hillis
Mr. Slaton
Theodore A. Woolsey
Thunderbird Aircraft Inc
Glendale
F. C. Woods, Jr
Pasadena
L. A. Miles Air
Fulton Slaton
Johnsons to Visit Vermo From Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs Fred Johnson and their young daughter will arrive in Vermo from Los Angeles Saturday afternoon by air. Johnson is the Examiner automobile editor and enjoys taking to the road in this district to rest and enjoy the ideal winter climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Johnson
Vermo
Los Angeles
Johnson
Examiner
Power Company Thanks Merchants For Co operation
Barstow California November 23 1927 local superintendent of Southern Sierras Power Co expresses gratitude to Barstow Printer and participating merchants for the November 17 cooperative page advertisement showing uses of electricity. He notes the company aims to provide best service to consumers and appreciation for merchant cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Southern
Sierras Power Comany
Power Company
Riley Electric Shop
White & Platt Drug Store
Hill's Jersey Dairy
City Meat Market
Willett’s
Pete’s Shoe
Tiernan Radio and Electric Store
California
Co-operative
Southern Sierras Power Co
H. W. Mosier
Leaks Tour San Diego and Imperial Counties
Mr and Mrs Chas Leak and Mr and Mrs Burton Leak with daughter Dorothy spent a week before Thanksgiving touring San Diego and Imperial Counties and visiting Rev F A Leak of San Diego for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Leak
Burton Leak
Dorothy
San Diego
Imperial Counties
Rev
F. A. Leak
Buckmans Drive to Needles For Winter Work
Mr and Mrs E W Buckman traveled from Bakersfield to Needles on Monday. They plan to winter there with Mr Buckman employed in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Buckman
Bakersfield
Needles
Mr. Buckman
Old Ontario Friends Share Thanksgiving in Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs B B Tupper of Los Angeles visited Mrs Chas Leak over Thanksgiving. The two ladies, longtime pals, first lived on adjoining farms in Ontario during their first fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Tupper
Los Angeles
Chas. Leak
Ontario
Long Beach Men Visit Barstow on Mining Claim Trip
Gilbert Sproul and Harry Smith of Long Beach and Los Angeles were Barstow visitors Tuesday on their way to stake out mining claims near Needles. Mr Sproule is a brother of A A Sproule of Hinkley whom he will visit on his return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Sproul
Harry Smith
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Barstow
Needles
Mr. Sproule
A. A. Sproule
Hinkley
Tea Party Honoring Sister At Mrs Leak Home
Mrs Burton Leak hosted Thanksgiving guests from Los Angeles including her father and mother Mr and Mrs Henry Bush. Also present were her brother Wesley and sister Mrs Sam Reynard. On Saturday afternoon a tea party was given in honor of her sister visiting several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Leak
Henry Bush
Wesley
Sam Reynard
Los Angeles
Hinkley Women's Club Meeting and Social Report
The Hinkley Women's Club met at the Hinkley grammar school auditorium for a business session followed by piano numbers read by Mrs Kinslow and performance by Miss Malley. Guests included 16 at Mrs Geo Siemon's home, with refreshments and autumn flowers. Scouts presented an educational program and a pie contest preceded by a fire building demonstration. proceeds go to County Council. The club plans an indoor carnival on Dec 10 offering a cedar chest as a prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinkley Women’s Club
Hinkley Grammar School
E. WH. Niver
Greenfield
Oregon
Geo. Siemon
Hinkley Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts
J. Franklin Johnson
Johnson
Burke S.S. Johnson
Milton
BE. L. Seymour Ranch
A. C. Thomas
Mis
Lou Johnson
Seymour Ranch
Bailey
Hemet
Sinkley
Mrs. Dewey
Bailey Ranch
Clarence King
Arizona
Optimistic Club Hosts Mrs Lillie’s Home Event
Mrs Irvin Lillie entertained the Optimistic Club Monday at her new north town home. Mr and Mrs T E Brooks won prizes for high score while Mr E Evenson took low score. Five hundred was played by the club.
Wednesday Afternoon Club Meets for Bridge and Tea
The Wednesday Afternoon Club held a regular meeting at Mrs. Dave Decker’s home with president Mrs. Harry Akins presiding. A brief business session preceded an afternoon of bridge, followed by pleasing refreshments and guests Mrs. Cubbaze of Los Angeles and Miss Essie McCue of Needles.
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Dave Decker
Harry Akins
Cubbaze
Los Angeles
Essie McCue
Needles
Hart Family Hosts Thanksgiving Guests
Mrs. Fred Hart invited her father and mother Mr. and Mrs. W A Miller and her sister Miss Lena for Thanksgiving visitors. Mr. Miller stayed until Wednesday for a longer visit. They live in Riverside. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Estes and their son Warren from Glendale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hart
W. A. Miller
Lena
Miller
Riverside
Fred Estes
Warren
Glendale
Hart
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Nea Victorville
U. C
L. A
Ann Steinberg
J. A. Evans
Vacinity
Mrs. Jordan
Slaton
Power Company Appreciates Merchants Co—Operation
Lloyd Tiernan
Hinkley Valley
Hinkley Woman’s Club
Optomistic Club
Wednesdas Club
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