Highway work on Las Vegas Route near Hicks and Victorville
The Highway Commission outlines grading and surfacing of the National Old Trails from Hicks to Daggett, 18.5 miles, and a parallel 36.7 mile segment from Ricardo to Five Mile Canyon part of the East of the Sierra trunk highway connecting Los Angeles and Owens Valley. Primary construction is funded by federal aid and includes relocation and surfacing.
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Hicks
Daggett
Victorville
Ricardo
Five Mile Canyon
Los Angeles
Owens Valley
California Highway Commission Takes Over Silver Lake Cut Off
Announcement from Commissioner Nelson T. Edwards states the California Highway Commission now maintains the Silver Lake Cut Off from Daggett San Bernardino County to the Nevada border near Jean. Route is part of Arrowhead Trail linking Los Angeles to Salt Lake City. Division VIII in San Bernardino oversees work with E Q Sullivan supervising. Three tractors graders drags and a truck have arrived to start a maintenance camp and road work. grading shaping and surfacing will be done as part of an economic desert-road improvement plan with operations expected within one to two weeks.
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Los Angeles
Nelson T. Edwards
Orange
California Highway Commission
Silver Lake
Daggett
San Bernardino
Nevada
Jean
Salt Lake City
R. M. Morton
Division VIII
Riverside
Alfalfa Field Yields Report From Hinkley Valley
Reported last week a Hinkley valley alfalfa field produced ten tons per acre from a three year growth. Subsequent data show five cuttings averaged three tons per acre per cut, reflecting high bay quality and strong productivity.
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Hinkley Valley
Miss Gertrude Raftery Weekend Homecoming
Miss Gertrude Raftery returned from college for a weekend visit this week, spending time with family and friends at her hometown.
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Gertrude Raftery
Miss Linn and sister seen at Raftery home this weekend
Miss Naomi Linn and her sister were seen at the Raftery home Saturday and Sunday. Linn is teaching at Victorville this year and her sister attends Victorville high school.
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Naomi Linn
Raftery
Miss Linn
Victorville
Farm Bureau Meeting Focuses On Hat Making And Agriculture
The Farm Bureau Home Department met at the school house for an all day session devoted to hat making and remodeling. In the evening the gathering featured an engaging discussion led by Mr. Campbell, Assistant Farm Advisor, covering alfalfa, sheep and hog raising and the dairy business.
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Farm Bureau Home Department
Campbell
Mr H C G Michell Leases Mahnk Ranch For Coast Year
Mr H C G Michell has leased the J A Mahnk ranch for the counicr year as Mrs Mahnk's health will not allow her to live there at present. The Mahnks will leave shortly for the Coast to stay there for this year.
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H. CG. Michell
J. A. Mahnk
Grammar and High School Faculties Entertained
Teachers from the grammar and high school were hosted Monday evening by Mr Pearce. Five tables of cards were played with Miss Thomas winning high score and Mrs Brass taking second prize. A Halloween motif, refreshments, and cheerful service by Miss Paxton and Miss Plau marked the enjoyable event.
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Grammar and High School
Pearce
Grammar School
Miss Thomas
Brass
Miss Paxton
Miss Plau
Enrollment rises as Mina Conway returns to roll
Mina Conway recently back from Kingman Arizona increases school enrollment to ninety three students.
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Mina Conway
Kingman
Arizona
Manual drawing class builds plans for future projects
Sixteen boys work hard in the manual training class creating individual drawings and blue prints for projects to be constructed later.
Farrington to El Monte for Weekend Visit
Mr. Farrington will travel to El Monte for the weekend due to the illness of Mrs. Farrington.
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Mr. Farrington
el Monte
Clearwater School Hosts Minnola Visitor and Trustee
Among our visitors this week were Mr. Wooldridge of Minnola and his brother from Lakeport. The latter has been a trustee of the Clearwater Union High School. He enjoyed looking over our plant and complemented the district highly. Clearwater seemed to be having about the same problems as our own school.
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Wooldridge
Minnola
Lakeport
Clearwater Union High School
Clearwater
Never Weres Lead Four-Team Basketball Standings This Week
Four organized teams compete for top spot with the Never Weres in the lead this week ahead of the Has Beens Misfits and Slickers as standings stay tight.
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Beens
Local picnic party visits Fossil Beds Camps
Miss Vera Thomas spent a weekend with Miss Higgins of Todd district and joined a picnic party from Todd Hinkley and Harper Lake on a trip to the Fossil Beds and Fuller's Earth Camps. She reports a most enjoyable time.
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Vera Thomas
Higgins
Todd District
Todd
Hinkley
Harper Lake
Fossil Beds
Fuller’s
Halloween party replaces freshmen reception at school
The student body hosts a Halloween party Friday evening to replace the former freshmen reception. Attendees anticipate a fine time as plans proceed.
Mrs Shale Family Leaves Harvey House for Barstow Winter
Mrs Shale and her young daughter, visitors at the Harvey House for months, have departed Los Angeles and will spend winter in Barstow. Mr Shale remains in the Calico district mining.
Alfred Henderson Receives Third Degree in Masonry
Alfred Henderson advanced in Masonry by taking the third degree this week in San Bernardino, marking a notable milestone in his fraternal progress within the lodge.
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Alfred Henderson
San Bernardino
AmBoy Couple Visiting George Benjiman in LA Area
Mr and Mrs Muier of Los Angeles are visiting George Benjiman for a few weeks, sharing time with friends and enjoying local sights during their stay.
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Mrs. Muier
Los Angeles
George Benjiman
Local Items From Town Highlight Social Visits and News
Mrs. George of Kingman Arizona visits Mrs. Paul Sullivan as house guest arriving Wednesday by auto. Mrs. George Henderson hosts a luncheon for her mother Mrs. Crawford from Portland with attendees including Mrs. Crawford and several local women. Mrs G L Hudson of Victorville stays at Melrose Hotel visiting friends and her son. Mr. and Mrs. Hudson recently moved Barstow Bakery to Victorville. Miss Margaret Meikle, a 1924 Barstow High School graduate, to marry Carr Greer of Riverside this week. Meikle family moved to Needles. Haws family buys a new Dodge sedan.
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George
Kingman
Arizona
Paul Sullivan
George Henderson
Crawford
Portland
Oregon
L. J. Henderson
John Chambers
Birch
Chas, Topping
Hindle
B. F. Gould
E. L. White
A. C. Pratt
G. L. Hudson
Victorville
Melrose Hotel
Hudson
Barstow
Margaret Meikle
Barstow High School
Carr Greer
Riverside
Meikle
Needles
Margaret
Riverside Business College
BE. W. Haws
Mrs Lillian Jones Reopens Fire Damaged Store
Mrs Lillian Jones reopened her business this Saturday in a new building beside the former site after a spring fire destroyed the old store. New stock replaces the loss of all items in the blaze.
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Lillian Jones
Miss Verda Haws Arrives Home From San Francisco
Miss Verda Haws returned home Tuesday night after several months in San Francisco.
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Verda Haws
San Francisco
Harry Dobbs Buys Chevrolet Coupe From Local Agents
Harry Dobbs this week purchased a Chevrolet coupe from the local agents, marking a notable sale in the town auto market. The deal reflects steady demand for mid century American cars and strengthens relations with the dealers serving the region.
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Harry Dobbs
Hinkley Residents Attend Harper Lake Picnic at Fuller's Earth
A group of people from Hinkley attended the Harper Lake Sunday school picnic held at Fuller’s Earth, enjoying outdoor activities and fellowship with other attendees.
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Hinkley
Harper Lake
Fuller’s Earth
Lenwood Doctor Drills for Artesian Water at Lenwood
Dr Hutch of Lenwood fields a crew drilling for artesian water on his property. Water struck at 135 feet, plans to reach 600 feet to irrigate 160 acres, aiming for a productive well.
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Hutch
Lenwood
Tufts Ad Aims at Landowners for Clarity of Title
Local notice states M. F. Tufts has an advertisement designed to interest landowners in the area who want to have their property clearness of title addressed. The item targets owners seeking to resolve title issues.
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M. F. Tufts
Wooldridge Brothers Visit From Lakeville Pear Growers
Minneola SE M Wooldridge hosts his two brothers Charles and Joseph Wooldridge who drove from Lakeville last week. The brothers are extensive pear growers in Lake county.
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SE. M. Wooldridge
Charles
Joseph Wooldridge
Lakeville
Lake County
Am boy Lave Couple Opens New Restaurant
Mr and Mrs Tom Morgan of Am boy Lave opened a new restaurant and are enjoying a good business.
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Tom Morgan
Amboy Lave
Mrs Walker and Grand Daughter Arrive Home from Ontario
Mrs Walker and her granddaughter arrived home from Ontario California for a short stay.
Dance at Bagdad Put on by Salt Works Supt Jack Malloy
Amboy residents enjoyed a social dance at Bagdad hosted by Salt Works superintendent Jack Malloy. Attendees reported a lively evening with music and community cheer.
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Amboy
Bagdad
Salt Works
Jack Malloy
Miss Annie Reilly Spends Weekend in Los Angeles
Miss Annie Reilly, a teacher, spent the weekend in Los Angeles with her parents.
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Annie Reilly
Los Angeles
Alvin Wet Leaves for Blythe Junction Job
Alvin Wet has traveled to Blythe Junction to accept a position with the U. S Gypsum Co. The move marks a new chapter in Wet's career with the company expanding its operations in the region.
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Alvin Wet
Blythe Junction
U. S
Valley inspection by McKesson and Blake in Los Angeles duo
O P McKesson and partner Blake from Los Angeles, joined by a friend, spent Monday surveying the valley.
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O. P. McKesson
Mr. Blake
Los Angeles
Our
Amboy Visitors From Dhbnby With Mrs Phillips
Mr and Mrs Dean visited Amboy today along with Mrs Phillips and her granddaughter, arriving from Dhbnby.
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Dean
Amboy
Phillips
Am boy sees Dale Mine opening sparks excitement
Am boy residents react with excitement as the Dale Mine opens drawing attention to new prospects. A number of machines are being moved from Amboy as part of the mining activity.
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Amboy
Dale
Prophet Not Honored Locally, Minneola Note Indicates Exceptions
A Minneola correspondent highlights exceptions to the rule that a prophet has no honor in his own country, suggesting local appreciation can surpass stereotypes. The reader notes appreciation letters and comments that challenge the common saying.
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Minneola
Ben Anderson Visits Father in Pasadena
Ben Anderson of Colorado Springs spent the weekend with his father Dr. B. C. Anderson in Pasadena, returning after the visit.
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Ben Anderson
Colorado Springs
Pasadena
Dr. B. C. Anderson
Minerals Worth 35 Million Listed From Randsburg District
State Mining Bureau releases Bulletin No. 95 detailing geology and ore deposits of the Randsburg Quadrangle west of Barstow. Carlton D Moulin reports months of fieldwork and microscopic ore studies. the 148 page clothbound publication includes color maps, mining claim maps, underground workings, photo micrographs, rock sections, and eight drawings.
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Randsburg
Barstow
State Mining Bureau
Lloyd Root
Atolia
Rand
Carlton D. Moulin
Randsburg Quadrangle
Witty Leads Harvey House Manager On Vacation
Riley Witty and his wife departed Monday for a two week vacation. Witty serves as general manager of the Harvey House and has been with the Harvey System for twenty five years. The system regards him as a faithful and efficient manager.
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Riley Witty
Moniay
Witty
Harvey House
Harvey System
Mr. Witty
Mains Family Welcomes Little Girl at Hicks Ranch
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Mains welcome a baby girl born at the Hicks Mains ranch. The birth adds a new member to the family as they celebrate the arrival in the community.
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J. L. Mains
Hicks
Mains Ranch
New Hicks School Hires W B Walker From Kansas City
W B Walker of Kansas City Missouri is the new teacher at Hicks. He reports fourteen enrolled with six white, six Mexican, and two colored boys. The grades taught are first through fourth and sixth. Every seat in the school is filled, yielding one hundred percent attendance per seating capacity.
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W. B. Walker
Kansas City
Missouri
Hicks
Children of Arthur Brisbane Hire Private Tutor
The Hodge ranch hosts a private tutor for the Brisbane children, providing individualized instruction away from public schooling. The arrangement emphasizes discreet family education on family property.
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Arthur Brisbane
Palliser Postmistress Released After Embezzlement Accusation
Wt. E. Storey, Palliser postmaster husband, says his wife was released after being taken by postal authorities on embezzlement charges. He claims the shortage under $700, not $7,400 as reported, caused by post office errors, and that the amount has been made good to authorities.
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Wt. E. Storey
Palliser
Senators Meet In Los Angeles For Boulder Canyon Hearings
A sixteen member Senate committee on irrigation and reclamation arrives in Los Angeles to open hearings on the Boulder Canyon project and the All American Canal. The visit, tied to the Swing-Johnson bill, aims to secure congressional action this year. The group will tour Southern California Arizona Nevada stopping in San Diego Imperial Valley Yuma and Las Vegas before visiting the Boulder Canyon site. Municipal leaders plan a large reception at the Biltmore Hotel.
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United States
Committee On
Los Angeles
Goulder Canyon
California
Boucher Canyon
Congress
Southwest
Senate Committee
Biltmore Hotel
Senate
Colorado River
Allorhl
Washington
Arizona
Nevada
San Diego
Imperial Valley
Yuma
Las Vegas
Boulderanyon Dam
Mind of Man
Southland
White to Leave for Bakersfield on November 1
Agent W R White will depart for Bakersfield on November 1 after being transferred to that location. The move shifts his duties to the Bakersfield office, signaling a routine personnel relocation within the agency.
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W. R. White
Bakersfield
Ed Pitcher Visits San Bernardino for Masonic Lodge
Ed Pitcher motored into San Bernardino the first of the week to attend the Masonic lodge. He says his new Buick is a dandy.
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Ed Pitcher
San Bernardino
Masonic Lodge
Grapes Grow in Palliser and Mojave River Lands Near Hicks
The Emerson ranch at Palliser near Hicks leads the region in grape culture with a successful vineyard. In Hinkley valley land is cleared for a large vineyard, signaling diversified crops over alfalfa on Mojave River lands. California grapes enjoy a growing market as climate and soil promise high quality, though small bird forays cause localized losses.
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Emerson
Palliser
Hicks
Hinkley Valley
Mojave
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