Sub reporter sketches Desert News and local ranch life
The substitute reporter describes Skeebel and Haimut onion shipments to Los Angeles and San Bernardino from the ranch, recent land transfers, the Oxson family moving toward Daggett, Nolan Allen mining near Helendale now on the Newberry road, and social events including a Daggett dance with Santa Fe stringed orchestra. He urges action on the Minneola crossing and signs off with light humor from Slats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeebel
Haimut
Los Angeles
San Bernardino
Skobel
Oxson
Minneola
Daggett
Nolan Allen
Helendale
Newberry
Grace Webber
Dorothy Peck
Jinuch
Webber Ranch
Turkeys Boost Mojave Valley Ranch Profits
Mr Skobel of Skobel and Haimut reports turkey raising as a top paying Mojave Valley ranch venture after years of trial. He also seeks Barstow site for butter manufacturing or to absorb all cream he can ship, and would join local dairy cattle farmers if cream disposal proves profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skobel
Skobel & Haimut Ranch
Turkey
Mojave Valley
Barstow
Newberry Social Notes Include Engagments and Visits
Miss Bessie Mellon hosts Miss Retta Peacock of Alhambra for the summer and plans to winter with Miss Peacock in Alhambra. Mrs Louise Osborn departs for Pasadena. Mrs Stockton to reside in the Osborn home while Fairview school is in session. Mrs H Lt Mellon announces the engagement of daughter Bessie Mae to William Peacock of Alhambra. Mr and Mrs H D Forgey return from a tour of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Mellon
Retta Peacock
Alhambra
Miss Mellon
Newberry
Miss Peacock
Louise Osborn
Pasadena
Stockton
Fairview School
Osborn
H. Lt. Mellon
Bessie Mae
William Peacock
H. D. Forgey
Local Notes On Residents With Travels And Moves
Miss Thecla Dalman enjoys a Los Angeles vacation week. Mrs E T Hillis returns from Big Bear summer. Miss Alma Anderson visits her father Dr B C Anderson. Co and Schaff former M E and T president guest at Harvey House Monday. He was en route to Los Angeles. Miss Ann Steinberg plans Southern Branch UC enrollment. Mrs E L White and daughter will depart for Lost Angeles Saturday. Miss Bernice to enter University of Southern California. J F Connor Shell Gasoline salesman in Barstow Tuesday, nephew of Mrs E I Pitcher. Henderson and Son store catalogues urged for back to school. Ray Sperry of Coca Cola Bottling Works awoke to see two men removing front tires. they fled, taking lug nuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. White
Lost Angeles
Bernice
University of Southern California
Ray Sperry
Coca Cola
White & Platt Visitor Returns From Los Angeles
N F Platt of White and Platt drug store visited Los Angeles this week with Mrs Platt and the children who had accompanied him home today after several weeks in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. F. Platt
White & Platt Drug Store
Los Angeles
Miss Tumblin to enroll at USC after 1926 graduation
Miss Marie Tumblin, a 1926 high school graduate, plans to enroll at the University of Southern California this fall. J. C. Blinn of American Building Corp. of Los Angeles and Mrs. Blinn were guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. E. M. Kinslow at their ranch near Hinkley. Miss Madge Henderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Henderson, has been visiting here. Baylor Cox has added a front porch and improved cement walk on First Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Tumblin
University of Southern California
J.C. Blinn
The
American Building Corp
Los Angeles
Madge Henderson
Baylor Cox
First Street
Connor leaves for Pomona to attend school
W. F. Connor, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. FE L. Pitcher, who has been employed at the National Old Trails Service Station this summer, departed Tuesday for his home in Pomona to continue schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Connor
FE. L. Pitcher
National Old Trails Service Station
Pomona
Leahy Reports Third Break-In This Week At Home
Mrs. Leah PB. Leahy says her residence was broken into again this week marking the third time she has endured a break-in. Police have opened an inquiry and are reviewing nearby incidents for possible connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah
Onions that talk in Barstow sale
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Seymour brought sweet Spanish onions to Barstow Monday that rival Jimmy Upton’s crop and included alfalfa seed. The note stresses clean seed as essential for farmers, arguing against sending away for mixed varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Seymour
Barstow
Jimmy Uptons
Dreams of street names and mail delivery for Barstow
Narrator asks if dreams of naming streets and home delivery will come true in Barstow. Notes proposed improvements and a request for property owners to contribute funds, starting with one dollar from the Barstow Printer and appealing to about one hundred others to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Birthday tea honors Mrs Alexander and farewell to Bessie Mac
Mrs Jr N Millon hosted Silver Valley ladies at her home in East to honor Mrs S Alexander's birthday and bid farewell to her daughter Bessie Mac. Guests included Mrs P E Clinkenbeard, Mrs S Purdy, Mrs Jouves, Mrs Rice, Mrs Reed, Mrs Graham, Mrs C McCoy and family, Mrs Webber and Amy, Miss Elizabeth Trenderson, Miss Retta Peacock, Miss Jessie Mellon, Mrs St Alexander, and Mrs Mellon. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr. N. Millon
Silver Valley
S. Alexander
Bessie Mac
P. E. Clinkenbeard
S. Purdy
Jouves
Rice
Reed
Graham
C. McCoy
Webber
Amy
Elizabeth Trenderson
Retta Peacock
Jessie Mellon
St. Alexander
Mellon
Mojave River Valley District Promises Artesian Flows and Pumps
Northern Mojave area around Newberry Springs Yermo Daggett Barstow brims with artesian waters refilling rail tank cars bound for the dry east. A wary ranch country exists behind "Keep Out" and "Don’t Shoot" signs. The writer recalls 15 years here. hunters pose danger to person and livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nort
Newberry Springs
Mesa
Mojave
Sam Clark
Yermo
Daggett
Barstow
Mojave River
Classified Advertising for Rent and Sale at Barstow
Classified notes list a furnished cement block room for rent on South street via Mrs. R. EF. Thursby. Inquiries about screen doors and windows for the Barstow Printer Building are requested. A second hand windmill, various engines, a Ford truck, a Langbein transmission, a Dodge touring car, a Layne Bowler pump, and other items are offered for sale by Riley's Ranch Barstow, Box 535, August 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Street
R. EF. Thursby
Barstow
Aire Banks Morse
Ford
Langbein Trans
Dodge
Layne Bowler
Star
Detroit Coal Oil Range
Westenhouse
IKVA
Riley's Ranch
For Sale and Rent Notices in Detroit Classifieds
FOR SALE Singer sewing machine twenty dollars Detroit Vapor Stove four burner twenty dollars Mrs R F Thursby July 2011 FOR RENT Two room furnished house with water for fifteen dollars per month and no mosquitoes Harry Kelly July 15 2mp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer Sewing Machine
Detroit Vapor Stove
R.f.thursby
Harry Kelly
FOR SALE I1 four room house in Yermo
For sale modern income property north Barstow with small down payment and easy balance agents H G Akins and Nicklin Henderson advertise property listing service to sell houses lots and farms Atwater Kent 5 inch tube radio inquiry Barstow Printer office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yermo
Barstow
H. G. Akins
Atwater Kent 5
Inquire
Also Mentioned on This Page
Santa Fe Stringed
Minneodla
Newberry News
San Bernardino Co
California
Western Representative
Western Press Association
Sutter St
San Francisco
Lloyd E. Tiernan
Eastern Representative
American Press Association
St. New York
N. Y
Rn. F. Corts
Larsen Dye Works
Cal
Phoenix
Phoenix Sox
Hanes
Lubin J. Henderson
Friends
Barstow and Vicinity
Thecla Dalman
E. T. Hillis
Big Bear Valley
Alma Anderson
B. C. Anderson
Ann Steinberg
Southern Branch
University of California
J. F. Connor
Shell Casoline Co
Henderson & Son
Newberry District
Mojave River Valley
Roger
Griffin
Newberry, Cal
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