Mother of Mrs Pigman Dies in Fullerton Funeral
Jennie E Rumsey 78 died suddenly while seated. Funeral held at McAulay parlors with Rev Huntey officiating. Survived by husband five daughters including Nellie Rumsey and Lulu Rumsey. others Mrs Hays Covina Mrs Pigman Barstow Mrs Tintlett Enumclaw. Interment in Loma Vista cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Pigman
Loma Vista
Fullerton Tribune
Jennie E. Rumsey
McAulay
Graham C. Huntey
Rumsey
Fullerton
North
Pomona Avenue
Nellie F. Rumsey
Lulu Rumsey
Anaheim High School
W. A. Hays
Covina
Barstow
J. A. Tintlett
Enumclaw
Washington
Helen Wishard
Loma Vista Cemetery
Silver Valley Club dance lights up Newberry schoolhouse
The Silver Valley Club entertained attendees from Daggett Yerma Minneola and Barstow with piano violin and banjo music. Judge Dix Van Dyke spoke on Mojave River dam plans. A mass meeting on water rights is planned at Newberry school. A Dad and Sons baseball game ended 18 to 10 with lively crowd involvement. Local transportation for mining experts and Barstow trips were noted along with high school transport issues and a junior baseball team forming in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Valley Club
Daggett
Yerma Minneola
Barstow
George Golden
Cliff Barnes
Dix van Dyke
Mojave River
Newberry School
Minneola
Newberry
Joe Lowman
Troy
Price
Yerma
Ben Nichols
Utah
Victorville
Jerry Partch
Art Stoll
Longacre Country
Million Dollar Train Hauled by Santa Fe
A publicist says Santa Fe hauled a million dollars worth of citrus on deciduous fruits from Southern California. Four monster locomotives pulled seven yellow refrigerator cars with a 20 man crew. The solid train, longest yet, crossed the San Bernardino mountains after departing San Bernardino yards and moved east through multiple divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Santa Fe
California
San Bernardino Mountains
San Bernardino
Br Marlenee To Visit Barstow Next Week
Dr Marlenee announces a trip to Barstow next Wednesday Thursday and Friday to visit old friends and assist those with eye trouble. He and Mrs Marlenee just returned from a two months tour of the northern states and Canada with no notable purchases. Their Barstow HQ will be Cunningham Pharmacy, first door west of Henderson's tailor shop.
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Dr. Marlenee
Barstow
Barstow Boy Dominates Labor Day Park Contests
In San Bernardino at Pickering Park hundreds of youths competed in races swimming boating and a tug of war. Raymond Bauer, 12, won the 75 yard dash the sack race and the 50 foot swim while Mary Nuzzo captured the thread and needle race and placed second in the 50 yard dash. Mrs Fred Bauer and her children may remain in San Bernardino through winter.
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Pickering Park
Raymond Bauer
Marvel
Mary Nuzzo
Raymond
Fred Bauer
San Bernardino
Personal Items Picked Up About Town
Mr and Mrs Burton Leak left for a vacation in San Francisco recently. S S Hill prominent rancher attended the state fair at Sacramento. R McGraw sold a lot in Williams addition to C Richardson the barber this week. Wm Clancy will have his two children home from Los Angeles the 10th of this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Burton Leak
San Francisco
S. S. Hill
Sacramento
In. R. McGraw
Williams
C. Richardson
Wm. Clancy
Los Angeles
Mr. Failing
Failingville
Prose
Hazen Taylor
Mrs Jed W Hunt Takes Daughter For Tonsil Operation
Mrs Jed W Hunt takes her young daughter Dorothy to Whittier on Tuesday for a tonsil operation. Mr and Mrs Sam Myers drive to Cajon on Monday in a Studebaker coupe to attend the Al Ray picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jed W. Hunt
Dorothy
Whittier
Mrs
Sam Myers
Cajon
Studebaker
Topping Family Heads to Los Angeles for Vacation
Mr and Mrs Charles Topping and their daughter Catharine drove to Los Angeles on Monday for a two weeks vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Topping
Catharine
Los Angeles
Santa Fe agent calls for district farm land ads
Co L Seagraves, Santa Fe colonization agent, expects thousands to seek ranches in California this year and urges direct outreach to farm land buyers. He highlights San Joaquin valley and Mojave River Valley, proposing descriptive folders at Riverside and Victorville Fair next month to raise district attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. L. Seagraves
Santa Fe
California
Seagraves
San Joaquin Valley
Mojave River
Riverside
Victorville Fair
Gouldin Family Vacation At Redondo Beach
Mrs. B. F. Gouldin and her son Herbert spend two weeks enjoying the sea breeze at Redondo Beach while Rev. McKay, pastor of Barstow Congregational church, will resume regular services next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Gouldin
Herbert
Redondo Beach
McKay
Barstow Congregational Church
Ehold
Mrs Spencer Leaves for Oakland After Visit
Mrs Spencer and her young daughter departed for Oakland on Wednesday following several months staying with her parents, Mr and Mrs J H W Stone.
Dentist Dr Mapes Returns From Vacation
Local dentist Dr Mapes returned today after a vacation. A note from Barstow records a high school “gpens” event set for September 15.
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Dr. Mapes
Barstow Bank Closed on Admission Day Tuesday
On Tuesday September 9 Admission Day the Barstow bank will be closed. The notice reports a one day closure reflecting observance of the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow Bank
Mrs Platt and Miss Sell Plans to Attend eastern star Initiation
Mrs N F Platt and Miss Ethel Sell arrange to travel to San Bernardino on Friday night for initiation into the Eastern Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. F. Platt
Ethel Sell
San Bernardino
Eastern Star
Mrs White Leaves for Los Angeles for Week Meeting
Mrs. E. L. White departed for Los Angeles this morning to meet Mr. White, who is returning from an automobile tour. They plan to be away a week.
Mrs Wettenhall Spends Week on Coast for Change of Climate
Mrs Wettenhall leaves the inland heat for a week at the coast seeking relief from the summer climate. She plans a quiet retreat with walks, sea air, and rest. Her stay is described as a simple healthful holiday away from city turmoil.
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Mrs. Wettenhall
Weather notes from Barstow and Yermo on Wednesday
Barstow saw a trace of rain while Yermo recorded heavy rain on Wednesday night. By today the region remains cloudy with quiet conditions reported across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Yermo
Glendale guest weekend visit ends in Barstow ties
Mrs. A. G. Henneforth of Glendale spent the weekend as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Haan. Mrs. Henneforth resided in Barstow the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Henneforth
Glendale
Ralph Haan
Wenneforth
Barstow
Mrs Ahrens Family Sails to San Francisco Trip
Mrs Ahrens and two daughters depart this weekend for San Francisco. Mr Ahrens and their son are already in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Ahrens
San Francisco
Mr. Ahrens
City
Barstow Resident Returns After Kansas City Visit
M. Ray, once employed by Standard Oil Co in Barstow, returns to Barstow Tuesday after several months away in Kansas City Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D, M. Ray
Barstow
Standard Oil Co
Kansas City
Kansas
Al Ray picnic at Camp Cajon and Barstow visit
Miss Tecla Dalman enjoyed the Al Ray picnic at Camp Cajon Monad day. Miss Alma daughter of Dr Anderson kept her father company during the day at Barstow.
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Tecla Dalman
Camp Cajon
Alma
Dr. Anderson
Barstow
Barstow Schools Set September 15 Opening Date
Barstow Grammar and Barstow High schools announce openings on September 15. Trustee Platt notes teachers are well turned out. Local chatter covers cattle conditions, bootlegger activity, car ownership, water supply worries, and a planned oil well by Western Pacific Oil Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow Grammar School
Platt
Durant wins state Fair five gaited event on Majorie Rex
Automobile maker and racer Cliff Durant captured first prize at the state Fair riding Majorie Rex in the saddle horses five gaited event, clinching top honors in the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Durant
Majorie Rex
Sacramento
Riverside credit manager visits Barstow on company business
J. H. Warren of Riverside, credit manager for the Southern Sierras Power Company, was in Barstow the first of the week on company business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Warren
Riverside
Southern Sierras Power Company
Barstow
Grace Dobbs Expands Grace Beauty Shoppe Reach in LA
Barstow proprietor Grace Garrett Dobbs of the Grace Beauty Shoppe spent the weekend in Los Angeles buying supplies. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Steila Foley.
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Grace Garrett Dobbs
Grace Beauty Shoppe
Barstow
Los Angeles
Steila Foley
Mrs Kelly Visiting Relatives in California This Week
Mrs Harry Kelly visits relatives in Los Angeles and Long Beach while her husband visits his parents in Beaumont this week.
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Harry Kelly
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Beaumont
Vihel Family Remains Weather Death of Uncle in California
Mr and Mrs Steve Vihel who were vacationing in Salt Lake received news of the death of Mr Vihel s uncle in Los Angeles. Mr Vihel returned to California for the funeral while Mrs Vihel stayed in Salt Lake.
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Steve Vihel
Salt Lake
Mr. Vihel
Los Angeles
Vihel
California
Sun Maid Raisin Growers to pay members large sums this fall
The Sun Maid Raisin Growers Association plans to pay members 10 million dollars this fall from the 1924 grape crop and an additional 2.5 million dollars from the 1928 crop. Fresno county farmers receive the largest share of the payment.
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Sun Maid Raisin Growers’ Association
Fresno County
Propriety owners absent as Dillinghams visit Big Bear
Reece Dillingham spent several days with his family at Big Bear Valley this week. Forst Dillingham motored to Los Angeles to visit his family. Ray O'Brien and Kelly are chief moguls during the absence of the two popular proprietors.
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Reece Dillingham
Big Bear Valley
Forst Dillingham
Los Angeles
Ray O'Brien
Kelly
Baby Girl Arrives at Dr Anderson Residence
On Tuesday September 2 a baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs R F Ochoa at the doctor’s home. Nurse Cashman reports mother and child are doing well while Mr Ochoa keeps delivering mail at the Post Office.
District Attorney to prosecute Lenwonod arson case
Jose D. Baker of Lenwonod faces arson charges after the Old Wilson grocery store fire several weeks ago. The district attorney will prosecute the case this Friday in the grammar school auditorium.
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Jose D. Baker
Lenwonod
Wilson
Congregational Church to Resume Services Next Sunday
Regular Congregational church services start again next Sunday. Rev. McRae returns from summer vacation to lead morning and evening services. Sunday school and Christian Endeavor are also scheduled.
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Rev. McRae
Brother of Local Man Wins State Fair Prize
W. J. Miller of Salida, brother of H. L. Miller of the Melrose Hotel Barstow, won fourth prize in the large family contest at the State Fair. The Millers have fourteen children. First prize went to Mr and Mrs Jos Domingo of Sacramento with sixteen children. Three families contended for second place based on nativity and residence length in the state.
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W. J. Miller
Salida
H. L. Miller
Melrose Hotel
Barstow
Miller
Jos. Domingo
Sacramento
Ed Pitcher sale adds four more parcels to railroad deal
The Printer notes that Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pitcher sold their residence to the Santa Fe. It also records four additional houses and lots on the main business street transferred to the railroad company in the same transaction.
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Ed. Pitcher
The
Santa Fe
Railroad Company
Chiropractor Co O Gillett Visits Barstow with Family
Co O Gillett, formerly Cunningham drug store proprietor now a chiropractic practitioner in Alhambra, visited Barstow Sunday and Monday to reconnect with old friends. He came with his son and daughter.
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Co. O. Gillett
Cunningham Drug Store
Alhambra
Barstow
Jayhawkers Picnic Reunion Draws Kansans in LA
All Kansans are invited to a all day picnic and reunion on Saturday September 13 1924 at Sycamore Grove Park in Los Angeles. Attendees are urged to come early and spend the day with friends.
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Kansas
Sycamore Grove Park
Los Angeles
Fatal accident in Barstow freight yards
IL E Warner a Santa Fe breakman was killed Friday night at Barstow after jumping from a tender to throw a switch. He rode briefly before being crushed between the tender and a box car when the engine moved onto a wrong track. Coroner Hanna held an inquest. the Needles resident had worked four years. Body sent to Colony Kansas for burial after Barstow Undertaking Parlors handled arrangements.
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IL. E. Warner
Santa Fe
Varner
Hanna
Needles
Barstow
Colony
Kansas
De Luxe Chevrolet Models Highlight New Car Styles
Three new De Luxe models from Chevrolet, the sedan touring and coupe, showcase Duco finish and modern accessor ies aimed at comfort and appearance. Maxwell improvements noted, while Willys Knight and Overland draw praise for beauty under a thousand dollars. E L White praises Willys Knight for long trip without radiator water needing refill.
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Chevrolet Motor Company
Maxwell
Willys Knight
Willy's
Overland
E. L. White
Big Bear Valley
Barstow
Minneola News Roundup of Local People and Events
Minneola School starts September 15 with Miss Annie B Smith of Los Angeles returning to teach for another year. Local residents including John Hood of Pasadena and L L Skobel visited Los Angeles, while H P Jordan and Mrs Ethel A Lee came from Los Angeles to visit family. Bowles and Ball of Santa Ana scouted the country, Mull family from Glen dora returned from Europe, and Nolan Allen plans a few weeks with his parents in South Masadena. A Sunday ball game at the Minneola-Newberry field pits Silver Valley against Yermo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie B. Smith
Los Angeles
John Hood
Pasadena
H P Jordan
Ethel A. Lee
M. A. Webber
Nolan Allen
South Masadena
Ll. N. Skobel
H. A Bowles
Harry” Ball
Santa Ana
Bowles
Minneola
Desert
Mull
Europe
Silver Valley
Yermo
Mrs John Roth Visits Barstow At Father’s Home
Mrs John Roth is visiting Barstow at the home of her father Frank Rouch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roth
Barstow
Frank Rouch
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Newberry News
BR. Marlenee
George Shaffer
Shaffer
Mart Webber
Main
Mart
Western Pacific Oil Company
Jayhawkers
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