Kiwanis and Ladies Visit Seymour Ranch
Mr and Mrs Ed Seymour entertained Kiwanis members and ladies at their Hinkley Valley ranch Tuesday night. An outdoor supper featured a large watermelons dessert pile with cream pie for some. Frank Butts won the pie contest while Carl DeWolf joked his rival would have won. A watermelon eating contest ended in a tie among the ladies and John Benson won a three legger race with George Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Seymour
Hinkley Valley
Frank Butts
Carl DeWolf
Frank
Mellon
John Benson
George Cunningham
Seymours
Maintenance Department Barbecue a Success
The Third Annual Barbecue and entertainment by the maintenance of way department in Sycamore Grove Park drew a record crowd. Ben Gouldin led the entertainment committee with David T O Carter Gid Combs and Dick Moore handling guests all day. The day ended with a dance at the Rose Inn and a bridge party hosted by Mr and Mrs Ed Beshan for their guest Mrs Ed Roche from Winslow Arizona. Dainty refreshments and linen gifts completed the festive event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maintenance of Way Department
Sycamore Grove Park
Ben Gouldin
David T O. Carter
Gid Combs
Dick Moore
Needles
Lok
Rose Inn
Ed. Beshan
Casa del Desierto
Ed. Roche
Winslow
Arizona
Mrs. Morgan
George Henderson
Rohe
Grammar School Girls Form Junior Red Cross Unit
Miss Callaway seventh grade teacher starts the Cag-Fire Girl organization. Adults urge interested young ladies and matrons to seek Miss Callaway for assistant roles. The Junior Red Cross moves toward formal organization with many pupils enrolling as personal members. Mr and Mrs A H Pendleton drove to Pomona to visit the Los Angeles County Fair and view Barstow meat dealer A H Pendleton. They attended the new Fox Theatre in San Bernardino opening Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Callaway
Junior Red Cross Association
Junior Red Cross
A. H. Pendleton
Pomona
Los Angeles
A. H
Barstow
Fox Theatre
San Bernardino
Miss Helen Jones Visits Sister in San Francisco
Miss Helen Jones left Tuesday on vacation to spend time in San Francisco with her sister Irma, a library assistant at the San Francisco state teachers college. Her brother Herman, ill for months, returned home Friday from San Bernardino after doctors cared for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Jones
San Francisco
Irma
San Francisco State Teachers College
Lilian Jones
Herman
Delegation Boosts Victorville County Fair Preparations
Delegation visits Barstow to promote the San Bernardino County Fair in Victorville on October 11, 12, and 16. Mojave River Valley endorsement signals wide support and potential outside interest. Supervisor A L Doran introduces visitors as the group includes Walker Jones, A S Amaral, Judge J P Hoffman, Dr F W McCorkle, and Ben Paker. Local auto owners advertise the fair on spare tire covers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino County
Victorville
Mojave River Valley
A. L. Doran
Walker Jones
A. 5. Amaral
J. P. Hoffman
F. W. McCorkle
Ben Paker
Lucerne Valley
Barstow Wins In Ten Inning Game Over Parker Ice Boys
Barstow defeated Parker Ice of San Bernardino 9 to 8 after ten innings on Wednesday night. Delmas Griffith hit the decisive RBI single bringing home a runner from third as the collection totaled 12 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Parker Ice Boys
San Bernardino
Delmas Griffith
Deer and trout outing near Bishop ends with big buck
Mr and Mrs T H Wilson and Mr and Mrs E Hill returned from the mountains above Bishop after a deer hunt and trout fishing trip. Hill brought home a big buck while the women fished. They plan to return next year for the limit, though the account isn’t vouched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Wilson
E. Hill
Bishop
Mr. Hill
Car Stolen and Cash Disappears at Tourist Garage
Black employed at Lazenby Meat Market had his Studebaker stolen from Tourist Garage last Thursday night between 12 and 1. The nearly new car is insured and no trace has been found. Night man Spike Flippin reported the garage closed at midnight and receipts hidden. Bud Rush found cash missing when opening later. Investigation traced both the cash, car, and Virgil Worthington leaving his room, the other key holder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black
Lazenby
Studebaker
Blackie
Spike Flippin
Bud Rush
Spike
Virgil Worthington
Lenwood field manager relocates with family near new airfield
LENWOOD E Reynolds, field manager of the T A T flying field, will reside in Lenwood with his wife and daughter. A carload of machinery was upset Tuesday in local freight yards, and early Wednesday the machine was at work leveling the new T A T air field near Lenwood, five miles south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Reynolds
T.A.T. Flying Field
Lenwood
T.A.T. Air
Daggett Socials Mark Barstow Birthday Event
In Daggett Mr. and Mrs. Walter Alf hosted a Monday night dinner for Miss Tecla Dahiman of Barstow's birthday. Attendees included Miss Dalhman Mrs. I Powell and Mrs. Chas Wright of Barstow. Bertha Kennedy known as Mrs. T E Atchison visited Daggett and Barstow. she is John Kennedy Sr.'s daughter from Daggett and now lives in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Alf
Daggett
Tecla Dahiman
Barstow
Moving picture crew films Mojave alfalfa rise and prep
Reports from Mojave Valley say moving picture cameramen filmed alfalfa raising and land clearing with cultivation and market preparation. George Siemon visited San Bernardino on business and noted a strong turkey crop at the Siemon ranch. Mrs. W H Smith of Hinkley Valley died September 8 at her Glendale home after a fall led to complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mojave Valley
George Siemon
San Bernardino
Siemon
W. H. Smith
Hinkley Valley
Glendale
Friends and residents share Barstow notes and travels
Barstow residents report visitors and moves including Mrs. H T Moore of San Bernardino visiting her son, families relocating, new shop openings by the Barstow Finance and Investment Company, a clothing shop praised by locals, and several trips and illnesses. Journeys splice Zion Bryce Canyon Grand Canyon and Kai bab forest amid local business and housing activity.
Fifth Bentonite Car Shipped From Local Property
J. H. Stone and cousin E Lay shipped their fifth car of bentonite from land five miles east of town. The cargo was sent to Los Angeles. The clay has several uses but primarily serves as packing in oil wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Stone
E Lay
Los Angeles
Burglary Report in Newberry for Dr Lyle Graham
In Newberry district on Wednesday night a break in occurred at the home of Dr Lyle Graham. Money and papers were stolen, though the documents held value only to the doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Graham
Newberry District
First Student Body Party At Rose Inn Draws 150
The high school held its first Student Body party of the year at the Rose Inn on Friday September 19 drawing about 150 pupils parents and trustees. The English department added a Special English course to improve public speaking enuncia tion and audience addressing and to spur interest in modern plays. The class plans two student body plays speeches for the National Oratorical Contest and school assemblies. Enrollment now 129 up from 104 last year at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Inn
Local visitors from Inglewood and Beaumont call on kin
Dr. Leslie Curtis and family of Inglewood spent the weekend here. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mudgett visited with their parents and returned to Los Angeles today. Mrs. E T Hillis of Beaumont spends a few days here to attend to property interests and visit her son Bud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Craig
A. Craig
M. M. Sloan
Zion
Bryce Canyons
Utah
Grand Canyon
Kaibab Forest
Arizona
H .T. Moore
San Bernardino
Barstow
San Bernardin
Bud Hillis
Bud
Irvina Sego
Los Angeles
Thelma Thomas
Leslie Curtis
Inglewood
Walter Mudgett
E. T. Hillis
Beaumont
Ludlow Social Notes From Barstow And Local Visits
Ludlow residents and families are mentioned visiting Barstow Hinkley Victorville Ragor Bagdad and Riverside events. Highlights include a surprise bridal shower with gifts for a couple, a Barstow dance attendance, a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs P Martinez, and Kiswani and P T A activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W., Cahill
Barstow
H. N. Christengen
Hinkley
N. T. Peck
Lupe Orteca
Bagdad
Ludlow
Murphy Bros Garage
D. W. Mills
Sunny
D. B. Green
Farewell party honors Barstow pioneers Daiman and Anderson
Friends and neighbors from Barstow and surrounding towns gathered at the grammar school auditorium for a farewell party honoring Miss Theela Daiman and Dr. B C Anderson as they depart for San Bernardino. L J Henderson toasted. Daiman received a white gold wrist watch. Gifts included an electric waffle iron and breakfast set. Cast includes Shorty Lara speaking for the Mexican community. Auld Lang Syne sung. refreshments served. note of their cheerful service since 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Grammar School
Theela Daiman
B. C. Anderson
San Bernardino
L. J. Henderson
Miss Daiman
Doctor Andersen
Nurse
Miercy
Shorty
Lara
Mrs. Dalman
Amboy businessman notes highway impact on trade
Amboy proprietor AmBOY J. M. Bender of Benders garage and service station and his Amboy hotel and store business were in Barstow Thursday morning. He returns from a Los Angeles trip as the new state highway will pass near the main street, prompting merchants to incur moving costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Bender
Bender
Amboy
Barstow
Yermo Social Notes Include Visits and Local Happenings
Mrs Dipert Cochran and infant Jerry of Whittier visit Mrs R W Hunt of Yermo. C J Langford, recovering from a broken arm, lives east of Yermo and drives the local bus. A farewell party honors Mrs Libert Cochran of Whittier with games, cards, chicken sandwiches, coffee and ice cream. Guests include Gaylor, Wean, Hickox, Williams, Floyd, Lawrence, Archibauld, Wean, McCoy, Gaylard, Morley. Daggett elements report mining camp work by W S Wilhelm and plans for bunkhouses and a mill. Bruce McCormck to send pear samples to Victorville. Mrs Beebe's group returns from coast. Catalina trip enjoyed by Little Joyce. Mrs Bossiey hosts Mrs Evans from Canada. Vermo Union Church notes new choral orchestra with Mr Childres, former violinist, to play this Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dipert Cochran
Jerry
Whittier
Libert Cochran
Wm. Gaylor
Homer Wean
Osar Hickox
Leslie Williams
Elouise Floyd
Opal Lawrence
Ruth Archibauld
Bert Wean
Lester McCoy
Newberry
H. McCullock
W. Rizinald Gaylard
O. M. Morley
Daggett
W. S. Wilhelm
Calico
Wilhelm
Bruce McCormck
Feir
Victorville
Beebe
Littie Joyce
Catalina
Bossiey
Evans
Canada
Authorized Christian Science lecture on EKFON Saturday
An authorized lecture on Christian Science over EKFON can be heard for those interested Saturday September 3 pm Paul Stark Setley, C.S.B. of Portland Oregon, lectures for The Church of Christ Scientist, Long Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EKFON
Paul Stark Setley
C.S.5
Portland
Ore
Tirs
Ong Beach
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Seymour Ranch
Oye Hunt
Bishop Country
Wese
OL Duurstow
Daggett News
G. C. Compton
J. B. Mulcahy
Daley
Kinsey
Victor Valley
James Kirkland
Newport
Sacramento
A. G. Smith
Venice
California
Ethel Self
Miss Seli
Ludlow News
H. Peeter
Marvin McCy
Frei Bauer
Pete Mortensen
B. Frank Butts
Reeviar P. T
Yermo
Vermo Union Church News
Childres
Union Pacific
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