Barstow's Industrial Push and Regional Prospects
Barstow aims to become an industrial hub with Pacific Minerals and customs mill employing workers in town and camps. Barstow's rail yards glow nightly as trains move with precision, while local efforts urge more cattle production, a Mohave River Valley agricultural station, and expanded rock and mineral ventures from Amboy to Searles Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Pacific Minerals Company
Daggett
California
Mohave River Valley
Democratic Rally in Yermo Barstow Auditorium Tonight
The Democratic committees of Yermo and Barstow host a rally at the auditorium at 8 P M with speakers Hon Wilbur LeGette former Reed campaign manager and R E Parsons regional director Smith Robinson campaign. All invited regardless of registration to hear the speakers and bring friends. Also notes a birthday celebration for Maxine Henderson at four yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Committee
Yermo and
Barstow
Wilbur LeGette
James A. Reed
R. E. Parsons
Reginal Direcor Smith-Robinson
Wester Child Celebrates Fourth Birthday
The little son of Mr and Mrs C O Wester celebrated his fourth birthday on Monday with a wonderful birthday cake enjoyed by the child and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Wester
Hero
Auditor Roth Visits Barstow Trona Ludlow in County Affairs
Vincent L. Roth county auditor traveled from Barstow to Trona for official duties then continued eastward to Ludlow to handle county business during a Barstow visit this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent L. Roth
Barstow
Trona
Ludlow
Barstow visit by county superintendent Ida Collins
County superintendent of schools Mrs Ida Collins visited Barstow at the start of the week to discuss local educational matters and inspect district programs. The trip highlighted ongoing efforts to review schools and support local teachers and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Collins
Barstow
Aviator Path Outlined by 20 30 Club Speaker
At the Rose Inn Tuesday evening the 20 30 lab held a cordial meeting. Leland Jonas described the steps to become an aviator, noting two years of college, credentials, and eligibility by schools or government programs. He cited only about half of entrants reach flight and about a third become aviators. Members were puzzled by the four letters 8 SSS and the slogan Sincerity and Service for success. Youth to ye served, must serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Inn
Leland Jonas
SSS
Former Postal Employee Dies in San Francisco
Thomas H. Berry, a Barstow postal telegraph office worker for three years, died two weeks ago at his San Francisco home after a period of ill health. He was eighty and a native of Tennessee, having left Barstow only a few weeks earlier.
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Thomas H. Berry
Barstowostal Telegraph Office
San Francisco
Mr. Berry
Tennessee
Barstow
Barstow Mexican Band Plays Near Ice Plant
Near the ice plant in Barstow the Mexican band boys practice each evening under leader G S Plasencia. The group shows growing skill with members Rafael Villa Francisco Duran Jose Carvajal Francisco Raya Martin Flores and others listed, with Ignacio Robles as president and G B Plasencia as director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. Plasencia
Rafael Villa
Francisco Duran
Jose Carvajal
Francisco Raya
Martin Flores
H. Salazar
Antonia Espinoza
Agricol Andrade
Julian Flores
Jose Rinteria
Juan Salazar
Tomas Hermandez
G. Delgado
Ernesto Puente
Raven Lara
Jose Hermandez
Jose Duran
Ignacio Rob
New Pastor for Catholic Church in Barstow District
Rev. L. J. Lambrick arrived in Barstow last Friday to take charge of the Local Catholic Church and other churches in his district extending to Ludlow and Blythe. He previously served as assistant pastor at St. Gregory church in Los Angeles Wilshire district before his St. Joseph's church appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Lambrick
Barstow
Ludlow
Blythe
Lambrick
St. Gregory Church
Wilshire
Lo Angeles
St. Joseph’s Church
Desertion Charged in San Bernardino Divorce Action
Romeo C. Hovey of San Bernardino filed a superior court complaint accusing his wife Lavina M. Hovey of desertion. Married December 27, 1918, the couple report Lavina left on January 6, 1926. Hovey formerly worked as a clerk at White and Platt drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romeo C. Hovey
San Bernardino
Lavina M. Hovey
Hovey
White & Platt Drug Store
Violation fined five hundred dollars under Wright act
Last Monday Deputy Sheriff W H McCarver with Officers Ed Barris and Fred Smithson of Barstow arrested E Jiminez of E street for Wright act violation. Officers found ten gallons whiskey and 125 bottles beer at the Jiminez place. He pleaded guilty before Judge J P Hoffman and was fined $500, which was paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. McCarver
Ed. Barris
Fred Smithson
Barstow
E. Jiminez
E. Street
Jiminez Place
J. P. Hoffman
Victorville
Miss Marguerite Connor Visits Barstow Friends
Miss Marguerite Connor of Pomona is a house guest of her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs BE Pitcher in Barstow. Mrs Stanley Snediger traveled to Los Angeles for an appendectomy. The P T A will hold a candy and angel food cake sale Saturday at one at the Cash and Carry store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Connor
Pomona
BE. L. Pitcher
Stanley Snediger
Los Angeles
Redman Couple Visits Daggett With Campbell Family
Mr and Mrs E Redman traveled from Los Angeles and spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Tod Campbell of Daggett. Mrs Campbell is Mrs Redmans mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Redman
Minter
Los Angeles
Tod Campbell
Daggett
Mrs. Campbell
Mrs. Redman
Brewer proves up homestead near Yermo before Notary
Thomas Francis Brewer of Yermo appeared before Orville O. Jonas, Notary Public at Newberry, to complete proof on his homestead. His parcel lies west of Yermo and is described as a fine tract of land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Francis Brewer
Yermo
Orville O. Jonas
Newberry
Brewers
Milners from San Bernardino Visit Boyces Weekend
Mr and Mrs R S Milner guests from San Bernardino over Sunday with Mr and Mrs M A Boyce. Mr Milner works with the State Highway department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Milner
San Bernardino
M. A. Boyce
Milner
State Highway Department
Eva Mudge Returns to Stage After Writing Book in Death Valley
Eva Mudge, former quick change artist, plans a 70 week European tour after spending years at Walter Scott ranch in Death Valley district writing a book. Scott confirms the touring contract and dates.
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Eva Mudge
Two Baby Girls Born to Ashby and Thomp son Families
Nurse Dalman at Doctor Andersons reports the birth of two girls. Dorothy May will brighten the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Ashby. Mr Ashby is a fireman. Baby Dorothy arrived October 11. On Saturday morning October 20 baby Ruth arrived to gladden the home of Engineer and Mrs James B Thomp son.
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Dalman
Andersons
Dorothy May
Wm. Ashby
Mr. Ashby
Dorothy
Ruth
Gladden
James B. Thompson
Mrs Beimer and Son Visit San Bernardino and Barstow
Mrs Beimer and her son Laurence spent Friday and Saturday with Mrs Willis in San Bernardino. On Sunday Mrs Willis took their guests to Barstow for a short visit with her daughter Mrs Dee Cooper. Mrs Willis plans a future trip to eastern cities.
Barstow rail service highlighted by visiting agents
W. L. Cunningham a Santa Fe freight agent and G. E. Harrison a division freight and passenger agent visited Barstow on Wednesday. They toured with local agent C. B. Whitlow to meet business men and customers. Barstow's rail service is supported by a crew at the freight house ensuring daily shipment to merchants.
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W. 8. Cunningham
Santa Fe
G. E. Harrison
Division
Barstow
C. BE. Whitlow
Car overturns near highway exits through windshield
Mrs. Peacock with her boy and sister escaped unharmed after their car overturned on the highway between Hinkley and Barstow. The vehicle rolled onto its side when a defect in the steering gear caused it to crash. Dr Chapin arrived as the occupants exited through the windshield.
Last Cosy Avenue Lot Priced at 160 Dollars
A single remaining lot on Cosy Avenue is offered at 160 dollars. The notice urges quick action to secure the property and credits Henderson & Nicklin as the agents.
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Cosy Avenue
Henderson & Nicklin
Community event reminders fill late October schedule
A sequence of local gatherings runs from October 25 to November 12 listing venues like Rose Inn Auditor ium Daggett Antler s Club and Legion venues. Highlights include dances at Vermon Athletic Club Hodge School House and Antler s Club, a Woman s Club meeting, and an election day vote.
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Kiwanis Club
Rose Inn
Democratic Rally
Vermon Dance
Hodge School House
Daggett
Antler’s Club
Ludlow
Legion
Legion Rodeo
Chamber of Commerce
Woman’s Club
Rose
New Battery System Installed at Postal Telegraph Office
A new automatic stand by battery system was installed in the local Postal Telegraph office to cover load if the Southern Sierras lines fail, offering six hours of service. R T Davenport installed it as General Superintendent A B Richards of San Francisco and District Superintendent W W Morrison of Los Angeles visited for inspection and planned to travel east to Raton New Mexico.
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Postal Telegraph Company
Sierras
R. T. Davenport
Supt
A. B. Richards
San Francisco
W. W. Morrison
Los Angeles
Ratoon
N. M
Local visitors travel from Los Angeles to see relatives
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Bantinheimer and Mrs. Mable Deskins drove from Los Angeles on Tuesday to visit Mrs. Deskins' sister Mrs. Gauldin, returning home on Friday.
Borax Plant Operates At Searles Lake Reports Say
Burnham Chemical company now runs a borax plant at Searles Lake northwest of Barstow in the county. The facility ships refined borax, averaging 10 to 15 tons daily and selling at about 50 dollars per ton.
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Burnham Chemical Company
Searles Lake
Barstow
Extreem
Clay Shipped From Ash Meadows In Death Valley District
Visitors from Barstow report Coen company deposits in Death Valley district ready to ship five thousand tons of meerschaun clay each month. The clay aids oil filtration for refined gasoline and a four mile railroad links the property to the Tonopah and Tidewater railroad at Death Valley Junction.
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Death Valley
Barstow
Coen Company
Tonopah & Tidewater
Death Valley Junction
Armistice Celebration Rodeo Promises Full Fun in Barstow
Spectators enjoyed a trick riding display by H. E. Brewer on a mule as Barstow prepares for the November 11 rodeo. The event, under American Legion auspices, promises a full quota of entertainment for Armistice commemorations.
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H. E. Brewer
Brewer
Barstow
The
American Legion
Deer Hunt Two Point Kill Reported At Old Woman Springs
Neighbors report Mr. N. T. Peck shot a two point deer and carried it five miles to camp during a deer hunt with Mr. Wilson and Laurie Wilson. The item lists multiple local residents visiting, traveling for business, and community notes from Hinkley, Harper Lake, Azusa, and surrounding areas.
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N. T. Peck
Mr. Wilson
Laurie Wilson
Old Woman Springs
Peck
Don Yeary
Harper Lake
Capt. McLaughlin
Hinkley
H. A. Briggs
Los Angeles
W. J. Picard
Jess Slagill
Spokane
Wash
Davis
Barton
San Bernardino
Mason Malone
A .O. Butler
Eden Butler
Geo. Cardwell
Huntington Beach
The
Chapins
A. A. Sproule
Norwalk
Azusa
Hinkley Harper Lake
Barstow Women's Club Holds First Meeting of the Year
The Barstow Woman's Club met at the Rose Inn for its first regular session. Principal Hurst spoke on parliamentary practice while Miss Lynn and students provided music. New members proposed and elected included Mrs. John Benson, Gladys Slaton, Daisy Walton, and others. cake and coffee followed adjournment.
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Barstow
Rose Inn
Ella Pitcher
Pitcher
Principal Hurst
Hurst
Lynn
Mary Francis
Harold Palmer
Kenneth Ramsey
Ivor Davies
Sischo
Newberry
Miss Gay
Santa Monica
Miss Lynn
Margaret Leek
Mortensen
John Benson
Gladys Slaton
Daisy Walton
Fred Bauer
van Aman
Langworthy
Barstow Ladies Attend Halloween Bridge Luncheon
Mrs C H Cox former Barstow resident hosted a Halloween themed bridge luncheon at 908 Gardner Street Hollywood last Saturday. Prize winners included Mrs Joe Rankin with a crystal compote and Mrs Geo Deskins with a satin boudoir pillow, with Mrs Clyde Orr taking a consolation vase. Attendees included Mrs Walter Mudgett and Mrs Glenn Cross of Los Angeles, and several Barstow natives now in San Bernardino and Los Angeles.
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C. H. Cox
Barstow
Gardner St
Hollywood
Joe Rankin
Geo. Deskins
Clyde Orr
Walter Mudgett
Los Angeles
Glenn Cross
McIntyre
San Bernardino
Ludlow Couple Weds in Kingman Arizona
Miss Marie Seledon and Mr. Roy Monroe married in Kingman Arizona Sunday evening. They returned Monday and were celebrated with a civic party and gifts. After a short honeymoon they headed to San Francisco and Oakland for a brief trip.
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Marie Seledon
Roy Monroe
Kingman
Ariz
San Francisco
Oakland
Hagen
Ludlow
Red Sox
Frank O’connel
Death Valley
Alice
Hoover and Smith
Town Hall
Ludlow Schol
United States
Real Estate Bargains in Barstow Listing Lots
Three nicely located lots on Cozy Avenue in town priced at 375 dollars for all three. Two preferred lots on Main Highway in town offered at 1800.09 dollars. Invest wisely and you may double your money. Henderson & Nicklin, Barstow.
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Mojave River Valley
T. G. Nicklin
Wild Siding
Wild
Fertilizer Co
Amboy Minerals
Frank Tilton
Amboy
Cardiff
Barnum
Ivestigate
P. O
McKinnon
Redlands College
Clinton McKinnon
Dorothy Lytle
Zelma Hooper
Anore Written
al Johnson
Grant Fairbanks
Maxine Henderson
Catholic Church
E. L. White
Robert White
Wixom
George Deskins
Mr. Deskins
John Piper
BORAX
Ash Meadows
Woman's Old Hole
Ludlow News
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