Barstow Mines and Power Lines Spur Mohave Valley Growth
M. K. Millett of the Western Borax Company toured Barstow and announced a Germany contract for three cars of high grade borax daily. The article notes a massive borax shaft west of Barstow, copper ore prospects within 50 miles, rising power lines, and Calico silver prospects amid regional development. Supervisor A. I. Doran joins the Barstow board as local industry expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Millett
Western Borax Company
Barstow
Germany
Barstow Museum
Warning To Watch Your Shot On Highway Rabbit Hunters
Local residents report reckless hunting from autos on the highway north of town. A coupe fired from a 22 or 32 rifle toward the Irvin Lillie home, breaking a dining room window and lodging in the wall. No one was hurt though guests were present. Children in the yard are exposed to danger from careless shooters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Lillie
Lillies
Barstow Scene Ties Local Residents Across Cities
Mr and Mrs Ed Harris and Joyce spent Sunday in Los Angeles. Julian Smith has been off duty the past week with the previous cold. Arthur O Jungkins is again in Barstow after several months absence. A C Nabers who has managed Coca Cola Bottling Works will leave Saturday for San Bernardino where he will reside during the winter. Charles Reet of Silver Lake was a Barstow visitor Tuesday with Mrs Brown who met her son Carl Brown and family who arrived at the Barstow garage in Barstow about the same time. Murphy, formerly of Barstow, now on the Los Angeles police force, sent regards to Barstow friends. A L Doran and A A True were business visitors in the county seat Monday. True visited friends in Highland while Doran attended the Board of Supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Calico Mining Company
Calico
Doran
Board of Supervisors
A. I. Doran
Barstow
San Bernardino
C. E. Grier
C. S. Crain
Mohave River
California
Calico Silver Mint
Waterman
Randsburg
Amboy
Frank Tilton
Death Valley
Ed. Harris
Joyce
Los Angeles
Julian Smith
Colk
Arthur O. Jungkins
A. C. Nabers
Coca Cola
Charles Reet
Silver Lake
Reet
J. J. Murphy
Murphy
A. L. Doran
A. A. True
M. Doran
Mr. True
Highland
Ludlow Socials and Eclipses Reported in Local News
Mr and Mrs J Seldon and son Edward traveled to Los Angeles on a business trip. Mr and Mrs J F Devine and Ruth visited their daughter Mrs G A Van Buechelaer in LA. John Jackmaster accompanied them. Lee Yim and family welcome a baby girl named Mary Margaret born Friday at 3 am. Grace John and Milton Dykstra toured Cronese Valley. Locals witnessed a lunar eclipse Monday night. Mrs Henry Trenkle visited Death Valley to see her daughter Mrs Rooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
John
Milton Dykstra
Cronese Valley
Ludlow
Henry Trenkle
Death Valley
Mrs. Rooks
Barstow Printer Special Sections Preview
Barstow Printer readers receive weekly pieces from special writers spanning farm news dairy poultry the Kitchen Cabinet and stories on Thanksgiving Simon Girty Biskra oasis town and National Geographic Society history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Elmo Scott Watson
Simon Girty
National Geographic Society
Biskra
Algeria
Creamery Progressing Across Mojave Valley
Frank Butts leads a committee on forming a Creamery Co. in Mojave Valley with strong rancher support. Victorville Oro Grande and Helendale back the plan and a joint Victorville meeting is set for Monday night December 10. All Mojave Valley residents invited to learn details and join the stock drive. Water and curiosities at Barstow Fossil Beds proposed. Boulder Dam politics loom in Arizona. Needles and Boulder Dam routes unsettled until settled. Barstow Chamber visits Hinkley Chamber December 5 with plans for entertainment and a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Butts
Creamery Co
Mojave Valley
Victorville
Oro Grande
Helendale
Hinkley and Barstow
Needles
Boulder Dam
Rat
Barstow News Briefs Show Local Flu Trends and Visits
Mrs Ivor Davies has been listed as a flu sufferer. Harry Kelly Jr was a flu victim this week but is up now. Mrs B F Gouldin attended a birthday dinner in Pasadena honoring her nephew Lorin Epinette. Mrs George Henderson hosted a bridge luncheon with club members. Annie Wallace of Hollywood will spend Thanksgiving with her son Charley Wallace. E H Depew of Gardena visited Barstow Tuesday. he previously homesteaded in Harper Lake Valley. Mr and Mrs George Deskins hosted a guest from Los Angeles over the weekend. Mrs Forst Dillingham and children left for Los Angeles to spend Thanksgiving with Forst Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivor Davies
Harry Kelly, Jr
B. F. Gouldin
Pasadena
Lorin Epinette
George Henderson
Annie Wallace
Hollywood
Charley Wallace
Gouldin Family to Attend Temascal Thanksgiving Reunion
Mrs. B F Gouldin and her son Herbert will join relatives for a Thanksgiving family reunion at Temascal in Riverside County. The event gathers kin from the area to celebrate the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Gouldin
Herbert
Temascal
Riverside County
Alfred Henderson Witnesses Notre Dame U S C Game Preview
Alfred Henderson will be in attendance as Notre Dame faces USC this Saturday. The matchup highlights a busy weekend for the Irish and Trojans with national attention on the gridiron showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Henderson
Notre Dame
U.S. C
Brooks Family Leaves for Los Angeles Transfer
T. E. Brooks and family depart today as Mr Brooks takes a new posting in Los Angeles. Miss Marie Wickler, a commercial teacher at the high school, will spend Thanksgiving with her parents in Pasadena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Brooks
Los Angeles
Brooks
Marie Wickler
Pasadena
Mrs Van Aman Travels With Nurse Dalman to San Bernardino
Mrs Van Aman travels with Miss Nurse Dalman by motor to San Bernardino on Monday.
Mrs E L White Busy At White Platt Drug Store
Mrs E L White runs the White Platt Drug Store this week while her husband remains at home ill with the flu in a local household note reflecting shop activity during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. White
White & Platt Drug Store
Chevrolet Announces New Six model and price in ad
The issue features an auto advertisement for a Chevrolet six model with price details. It highlights the new six cylinder offering and its listed price, signaling a fresh option for buyers.
Thanksgiving Plans From Local People
Miss Florance Topping of the Post Office will spend Thanksgiving in Los Angeles. Dr. and Mrs. Robert White will spend Thanksgiving at Mrs. White’s parents’ home in Redondo Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florance Topping
Post Office Force
Los Angeles
Mrs
Robert White
Mrs. White
Redondo Beach
Mrs. Tait Spends Weekend in Los Angeles
Mrs. Robert Tait spent the weekend in Los Angeles visiting friends and touring local sites. She returned home enriched by the city’s culture and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Tait
Los Angeles
Thanksgiving Guests From Los Angeles
Mrs. Otto Christianson will host Thanksgiving guests Mrs. Hantley and Mrs. Pease and son of Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Christianson
Hantley
Pease and Son
Los Angeles
Thanksgiving House Guests From Los Angeles Family
Mrs. Reece Dillingham will host Thanksgiving visitors from Los Angeles including her mother Mrs. Orner, sister Leona, and brother Harold. The family gathering highlights domestic travel and holiday plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reece Dillingham
Mrs. Orner
Leona
Harold
Los Angeles
Miss Ann Steinberg to Spend Thanksgiving in LA
Miss Ann Steinberg of Los Angeles will spend Thanksgiving with her parents in the city, according to family plans announced recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Steinberg
Los Angeles
Miss Ethel Sell Spends Weekend in Anaheim
Miss Ethel Sell spent the week end with her brother and his wife in Anaheim, enjoying the visit and time together in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Sell
Anaheim
Bank Branch to Close for Thanksgiving Day
The Barstow Branch of the San Bernardino Valley Bank will close on Thursday November 29 for Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
San Bernardino Valley Bank
C. J. Lewis Plans Thanksgiving With Family
C. J. Lewis of Cunningham Pharmacy will spend Thanksgiving with his family in Manhattan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Lewis
Cunningham Pharmacy
Manhattan Beach
Couple Reece Dillingham and Donald Doran in Big Bear Valley
Mr and Mrs Reece Dillingham with Mr and Mrs Donald Doran spent Sunday in Big Bear Valley. They report some snow but the lake is very low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reece Dillingham
Donald Doran
Big Bear Valley
Freburg Leaves Harvey News Stand for Vacation
G. C. Freburg the night clerk at the Harvey news stand departed Monday night for a vacation after 15 months of steady service. His parents live in Los Angeles. J. E. Perilloux, a former worker at the stand, has been transferred from Mojave to relieve Freburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Freburg
Harvey News Stand
Los Angeles
J. E. Perilloux
Mojave
Mr. Frebure
Mrs St McCron Returns From San Diego Vacation
Mrs St McCron came back Monday night after a two week trip with friends to San Diego. She found Mr McCron ill in bed with what doctors call the flu which has many people staying home this past month.
Notice to Customers From Barstow Coca Cola Bottling Co
Deliveries will be made from the San Bernardino plant until Spring. Mr Langworthy of the High School Faculty will live 2 doors west of the plant beginning December 8 and will gladly serve customers. Barstow Coca Cola Bottling Co A C Nabers Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
Langworthy
Barstow
Coca Cola Bottling Co
A. C. Nabers
Mgr
Aimee McPherson Visits Barstow This Thursday
Aimee Semple McPherson returns from a three months European tour aboard the Santa Fe Chief today en route to Los Angeles. She will be met by brass bands and as many as a thousand church members at the train, then parade to Angelus Temple for Thanksgiving services. A four day revival follows the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Aimee Semple McPherson
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
Angelus Temple
McPherson
Stolen Ford Recovered After Navy Deserters Apprehended
A Ford owned by John Tierney and driven by Jimmie McKinley was stolen Sunday night by two navy deserters. They were chased to Grey's service station two miles east of town and captured. The suspects, George Nelson and Allen Brunehler, were taken to San Bernardino jail and will face trial for theft. Additional local notes cover visits, upcoming church events, and a Riverside case involving Gordon Stewart Northcott en route from Vancouver to Riverside to face charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tierney
Jimmie McKinley
Navy
Young Crouch
McKinley
Grey’s
Cooper
Bud Hillis
Bud
Jack Kelp
Gaddy
Harris
San Pedro
Los Angeles
Judge Henderson
George Nelson
Allen Brunehler
San Bernardino
Continuous Power Needed To Run Mine
Power interruption hits Yermo Calico district as transformer failure and lightning arrester knock out service. Zenda Gold Mining Co assists by notifying Southern Sierras Power, while relay delays from Yermo to Los Angeles slow restoration. Mines pumping water from shaft risk flooding if power loss lasts three hours. Presses briefly halt due to a high line outage near Bishop Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Yermo
Calico
Bishop Creek
Los Angeles
Barstow
Power line extension to mill and crusher install underway
Engineers finished the survey for the power line to the new mill on Gibson stow Yermo road. A 6 ton mill and table will be installed. Manager Vanburg pushes the project to completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Gibson
Yermo Road
Vanburg
County Property Sale Set At 125 Per Foot
The 74 feet of frontage of the old hall of records remains unsold as the board of supervisors prepares for a sale. A minimum price of 125 dollars per foot was set. Court Street property receipts total 247800 with 210600 used to retire the new courthouse bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Hall of Records
Board of Supervisors
Court Street
Court House
Standford Army football game to be broadcast live
All seats are sold but listeners can hear the Stanford Army game Saturday at 10 15 A M over KFI with Graham Mc Namee calling from the field. An Atwater radio is advised to not miss any part of the game. In the afternoon USC plays Notre Dame. Bill Steen and Mr Moody from National Old Trail Service Station leave for a trapping trip. Mrs A Craig hosts Thanksgiving guests including Mrs Mary Craig and her mother Mrs Margaret Sloan Nellie McDonald and Mamie Sloan of Redondo Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standford Army
KFI
Graham McNamee
Atwater
Notre Dame
W. M
Bill) Steen
National Old Trail Service
Mr. Moody
Bill
Candidate for Governor Buried at Sanger
Joint funeral services were held in Fresno for W. D. Mitchell and his daughter Merle. W. D. Mitchell previously sought the Republican nomination for governor. The father died of pneumonia in Leavenworth Kansas and the daughter died three days later in Hollywood California while serving as assistant secretary to Cecil DeMille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresno
W. D. Mitchell
Merle
Leavenworth
Kansas
Hollywood
Cal
Cecil DeMille
Local Kiwanis Visit to San Bernardino Program
Barstow Kiwanis Club members planned a Wednesday program in San Bernardino for the County Seat Club. Despite flu keeping several at home, George Henderson, Clinton Whitlow, Chas Brass, Frank Butts, Leon Whitney, Rev Isaac McRae, and Mrs Weld and Mrs McRae attended to assist. Rev Isaac McRae was the principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
Barstow
Kiwanis Club
County Seat
Altho
Genwa
George Henderson
Clinton Whitlow
Chas. Brass
Frank Butts
Leon P. Whitney
Isaac McRae
Weld
Local News Briefs From California Rail and Telegraphic Circles
Carl Jordan telegraph operator recovers at his sister’s San Bernardino home after a severe influenza illness. Mr. and Mrs. O J Lemon of Pacific Grove, formerly Barstow, visit to attend property interests. Mrs. Tennie McKinnon pursues at the T H Wilson family, reporting four ill in the household. Mr. and Mrs Claude Green return from Los Angeles. James Leggitt, a switchman, resumes work after a nine day lay-off due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Jordan
San Bernardino
O. J. Lemon
Pacific Grove
Barstow
Tennie McKinnon
T. H. Wilson
Claude Green
Los Angeles
James Leggitt
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Henderson & Nicklin
Sierras Power Service
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Yerms
Supt
H. W. Mosier
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Haney Ranch
Rucker
Starnacle
King Ranch
Leak and
Myers Alfalfa
Daggett
Harland, Gibbs
Spaulding
John Speth
Hinkley
Ludlow News
Histrict
E. H. Depew
Gardena
Harper Lake Valley
George Deskins
Mr. Deskins
Aimee McPherson
Clarence Lemon
Texas
Ladies Aid
Woolworth
Geo. Drumm
Walton
Chas. Garver
Garver
William Graves
Fayle
Henderson
Jean Fayle
Mills College
R. E. Lane
Burlingame
Calif
Harvey House
Monady
Furnace Creek Inn
8. G. Vihel
Jerome
Ariz
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