Edison Dies and Capone's Record Featured in Barstow
Barstow column by T. G. Nicklin notes Thomas A. Edison’s death as a prolific inventor and an honorable agnostic. It lightly critiques Capone’s impact on Prohibition, and highlights mining and local industry talk from Homestake gold mines to Barstow sheet metal needs. It also covers Canada relief funds, rail and air transport trends, and notes a Las Vegas area landslide with winter hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Nicklin
Barstow
Thomas A. Edison
Capone
U. S
Homestake Gold Mines
Qakota
United States
Comstock
California
Chamber of Commerce
Canada
Homer C. Ryerson
Daggett
Ryerson
England
Denver
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Boulder Dam
Tien
Barstow Library Receives 67 New Books
Barstow Branch of the San Bernardino County Free Library announces a shipment of 67 books. Included are Basque people by Dorothy Canfield Fisher, Mario and the Magician by Thomas Mann, Caliph of Bagdad by R. H. Davis and A. B. Maurice, and The Sante Fe Trail by Mr. Duffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Barstow
San Bernardino
O. Hlenry
Bagdad
R. H. Davis
A. B. Maurice
O. Henry
Duffs
Grea
Sout West
Kiwanis Club Hosts California Pictures Evening
Barstow and Vicinity residents enjoyed a Kiwanis Club program at the Grammar school auditorium featuring films on the Missions of California the Mother Lode mining district and other historic sites. Atty. Kavanaugh and John Andreson spoke with Doran chairing. an animal film delighted children and adults alike. Mr Barr and Mr Groot sang solos with Mrs Barr at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Missions of California
Mother Lode
Grammar School
Arthur Doram
John Andreson
Kavanaugh
San Bernardino
Atty. Kavanaugh
California
Mexico
Arthur Doran
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Barr
Mr. Groot
Woman Captured Near Helendale Resembles Arizona Murderess
A woman calling herself Mrs. Gillum, claiming Las Vegas as home, was arrested near Helendale by Sheriff deputies and taken to San Bernardino for questioning. She resembled Winnie Ruth Judd, sought for Phoenix murders, but officers concluded she is not the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filium
Las Vegas
Helendale
Farley
San Bernardino
Winnie Ruth Judd
Anes LeRoi
Hegwig Samuelson
Pheenix
Gillum
C. FE. Guess
San Pedro
Judd
Railway grade crossing needed at Helendale
The County Board of Supervisors received a notice from the State Railway Commission stating the order to construct a grade crossing over Santa Fe tracks south of Helendale will expire October 28. Construction was delayed due to lack of a clear title for the right of way. The commission will be asked for an extension of time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Supervisors
State Railway Commission
Santa Fe
Helendale
Mojave River District Faces Hearing Over Water Grant
The Mojave River Irrigation District in Apple Valley will have a hearing before a State Water Resources Department representative in Victorville in November, likely the seventeenth. The outcome is crucial for Mojave River Valley property owners as applicants seek 80,000 acre feet of river water for their 50,000 acre district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mojave River
Apple Valley
State Water Resources Department
Victorville
Mojave River Valley
Pastor moves into new Barstow parsonage
Rev. Chester Ferris moved into the newly completed parsonage adjoining the Congregational church in Barstow. The house is described as one of the finest and best constructed in the town, with thoughtful room layout. Mrs. Ferris had stayed in Los Angeles awaiting completion. Emsign Electric installed a radio in the parsonage on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
Chester Ferris
Congregational Church
Barstow
Rev. Ferris
Los Angeles
Mrs Haan Hosts Bridge Club Exchange
Mrs Ralph Haan hosted her bridge club on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Harry Hoskins won high score in the completed series and Mrs Desking led the new series. Refreshments were served. Mr and Mrs C C McIntyre of San Bernardino spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs George Deskins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Haan
Harry Hoskins
Desking
C. C. McIntyre
San Bernardino
George Deskins
Helendale area sports and community notes headlined by Jackrabbits
Helendale residents figure prominently as two local players Warren Smithson Jr and Alfred Carter anchor the Victorville Jackrabbits in a flawless season opening 14 to 0 win over San Bernardino Sophomores. A return game against Lancaster is slated in Victorville Saturday as Coach Ginn’s team touts a strong undefeated record. The issue also covers a chipped arm incident with O W Peterson’s daughter while hunting with her father and a minor burglary at Francis Johnson’s ranch with cartridge theft and reduced food supplies. W E Robinson of Oro Grande is elected director at large for the San Bernardino Farm Bureau. Barstow visitors Mrs O W Martin and Mrs Donald Leak are cited with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Peterson
Peterson
Helendale
Barstow
Needles
Victorville
Warren Smithson Jr
Alfred Carter
Jackrabbits
San Bernardino Sophmores
Lancaster
Coronal
Tehachapi
Ginn
Francis Johnson
W. EB. Robinson
Oro Grande
San Bernardino Farm Bureau
San Bernardino
O. W. Martin
Donald Leak
B. J. Krause
el Monte
Hadhey
Do Drop Inn
Analysis of Increase in County Tax Rate for 1930 1931
An excerpt shows a steep tax rate rise to cover a reduced county fund balance. Beginning fiscal 1930 1931 unspent funds of 600000 are down to 275000 due to revenue losses from unpaid taxes fees and state refunds. Increased school attendance demands and compulsory statutory increases add costs while revenue declines and refunds widen the shortfall.
Barstow 20 30 Club Meeting At The Beacon Cafe
The Barstow 20 30 Club held a Tuesday evening gathering at The Beacon Cafe with Joe Gray and Carl Groot presiding. C B E Williams spoke on mineralogy, displaying local specimens, while Jas Overton and William Jarrett provided music. several guests attended and some members planned to attend the San Bernardino 20 30 Club meeting at The California Hotel on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Beacon Cafe
Joe Gray
Carl Groot
C. BE. Williams
Mr. Williams
Jas. Overton
William Jarrett
Jimmie McKinley
Ralph Fullerton
Phil Pacina
Ray Jones
Ray Smith
Jim Overton
Bill) Jarrett
Chas. Williams
San Bernardino
California Hotel
Local men urge fire loss protection and insured safety
Advertisements from Barstow fire insurance agents urge residents to obtain proper policies for family and business protection. T. O. Carter E. D. Evenson A. J. Weld and B. L. White promote local agents endorsed by the National Board of Fire Underwriters. Dillingham Bros. led by Forst Dillingham tout fire resistant materials, cement building, and reduced prices as they stock wall board and hardware for builders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
T. O. Carter
E. D. Evenson
A. J. Weld
B. L White
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Dillingham Bros
Forst Dillingham
Caf
Helendale Social Ties Highlight Barstow Dance
Helendale residents who attended the Barstow dance included Mr. and Mrs. A C Moye and their Riverside niece, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Smithson with cousin Mrs. James Skiffington, and Genevieve Ramey. Visitors Mrs. Neilie Barker, Mrs. James Skiffington, and Mrs. Warren Smithson called on Homer Clevenger Thursday. Helendale merchant Charles Burden joined a Blue and White stores meeting in San Bernardino on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helendale
Barstow
A. C. Moye
Riverside
Warren Smithson
James Skiffington
Genevieve Ramey
Neilie Barker
Homer Clevenger
Charles Burden
San Bernardino
PTA Fathers Night At Auditorium Draws Crowd
Grammar school auditorium packed for Fathers Night by the PTA. Membership drive tallies read by captains Floyd Lindsley and Mr. Barr, with 84 women and 16 men plus 57 women and 48 men recruited. Winners earn a chicken dinner November 4, while losers dine on beans. Program chaired by Mrs. W G White featured two one act plays, violin duets, glee club numbers, and a closing community singalong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Lindsley
Mr. Barr
Grammar School Glee Club
Brisco
Barr
Glee Club
PTA District Meeting Notes From Sam Bernardino
Mesdames Kelly Hart and Belmer attended the fifth district PTA meeting in Sam Bernardino last Friday. The fifth district will hold a Barstow meeting on Saturday December 5 with hopes for the state PTA president and other state officers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Kelly
Hart and
Belmer
Sam
Bernardino
Barstow
Mrs Wes Miller Returns Home After Month Away
Mrs Wes Miller returns to Hollywood residence Saturday following a one month stay with Mr and Mrs Job Campbell. The visit concluded with travel back to the Hollywood home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Miller
Hollywood
Job Campbell
Staff selected for high school annual
The Freshman Class will be guests of Barstow Elementary on Wednesday October 28 for a costume Halloween party sponsored by the Eighth Grade. Seniors discuss class emblem and favorites pins or rings will be chosen at the next meeting. New seniors Margaret Lankford and Howard Johnson added to roll. The Dramatic Class presented Fathers Night play Nevertheless with Ruth Morris John Thursby and Albert Rupert plus In the Middle of the Road cast. ViolIn duet O Sole Mio by Bonnijean Mc Glasson and Maxine McGowan. Scott Kerr returned from La Verne College to visit and speaks of football practices. Olga Braunzweig announces staff for 1982 year book El Desierto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Margaret Lankford
Howard Johnson
Phineas Banning
Wilmington
Calif
Dorothy Reedy
Ruth Morris
John Thursby
Albert Rupert
Burnell McGowan
Simon Martinez
Andrew Oliver
Olga Braunzweig
Also Mentioned on This Page
Barstow Library
California Pictures
Arizona
Mojave
Mrs. Haan
PTA
Fathers’ Wight
Parent Teachers Association
W. G. White
Miss Reedy
Maxine McGowan
Bonnie Jean MacGlassen
Davis Clark
Renee Ree
Nam Eeteenem
Ruth Parish
Armand Stewart
Thelma -Imel Soo
James Redman
Beatrice Haan
LaVon Peck
Lillian Jacobson
Penne Eeneeee
Ruth Georss Borys
Edwin Wester
Winnifred Swanger
Irene DewWolf
Mee
Allen Todd
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