Death Valley Notables and Local Moves Report
Senator Charles Brown returns to Shoeshone as he reflects on his shift from county to state service and notes fewer hair-pulling clashes in a smaller council. Mrs. James Rogers revisits Death Valley district after visiting Massachusetts. her husband James died March 16 in Los Angeles. Ben Barlow and Eddie Grimes swap roles at the local garage as Grimes takes charge. Goldie Paulsen returns home to the Junction after completing junior year at Barstow High School.
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James Rogers
Death Valley
Rogers
Ther
Borax Co
Los Angeles
Ben Barlow
Oceanside
California
Ben
Eddie Grimes
Valley
Mrs. Grimes
Eddie
Goldie Paulsen
Barstow
Miller family travels and son pursues aviation in Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs N K Miller recently returned from a short trip to Los Angeles. They say their son Bernard formerly employed here is now an aviation student in the Los Angeles district.
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N. K. Miller
Los Angeles
Millers
Bernard
Fuller sisters visit Barstow and return
Miss Rosalind Fuller returns from a visit to friends and her sister Miss Jane Fuller in Barstow and nearby. Jane, long employed in Barstow schools, was expected back at The Junction after school closures, but appears to have a solid stand-in with local school staff.
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Rosalind Fuller
Jane Fuller
Barstow
Jane
Sheik Wagnon Completes Lone Pine High School
Edgar Sheik Wagnon a Death Valley native has graduated from Lone Pine High School in his senior year. He reportedly made a splendid showing in his coursework and grades as authorities finalized the diploma.
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Edgar
Sheik) Wagnon
Death Valley—ite
Lone Pine
Sheik
Mr Owen Montgomery Visits Sacramento Senator's Chamber
Mr Owen Montgomery of Borax Jo returned home after a trip to Sacramento to see his daughter Mrs Vernard Davis who works as a secretary to Senator Charles Brown in the Capitol Senate chamber. He said one hour in the chamber was all he could stand and it set his head to whirling.
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Charles Brown
Sacramento
Shoeshone
Inyo County
Charlie
Board of Supervisors
California State Senate
Owen Montgomery
Borax Jo
Tex McCall and Partners Tied to Ash Meadows Ranches
Former associate of King Gillette, Tex McCall, has been in Ash Meadows for ten days involved with heavy holdings while still operating the Japan Ranch. He travels with Mrs. Harding of Angel City, a financier, whose daughter once served Hoover as secretary at the White House.
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Tex McCall
King Gillette
Ash Meadows
Japan Ranch
McCall
Harding
Angel City
Herbert Hoover
White House
Mary Lillian Gower Excels at USC Graduation
Miss Mary Lillian Gower, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry P. Gower, earned a scholarship at Hollywood High and was named outstanding freshman during USC commencement. She returned to Dear Old Passing Valley with her family after graduation. Dr. and Mrs. Riley Shum of the Emergency Hospital were surprised by a pleasant event this past week.
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Los Angeles
Mary Lillian Gower
Harry P. Gower
Death Valley
Hollywood High School
Death
Riley Shum
Visit of Dr Shrum’s Kin Reaches California Sanctioned Tour
Dr Shrum’s brother Mr Dick Shrum his wife and daughter Miss Margaret of Coffeyville Kansas travel roams with sister Miss Brodie Shrum of Salem Indiana who retired after 40 years teaching in primary grades one illness shortens service. They toured Boulder Dam Los Angeles Hollywood Death Valley visited Treasure Island fair and Yellowstone National Park.
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Shrum
Dick Shrum
Margaret
Coffeyville
Kansas
Brodie Shrum
Salem
Indiana
Hollywood
Death Valley
Fair
Treasure Island
Yellowstone National Park
Elopement at Panamint Springs Sparks Camp Turmoil
Report from Panamint Springs notes jitters among proprietors and camp staff after trusted workers Wallace Campbell and Edna Baker eloped. The pair telegraphed from Minden Nevada that they wed and would honeymoon before returning. The article links Panamint City’s silver boom era to historic Nevada politics and a demonetization episode.
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Panamint Springs
Wallace Campbell
Edna Baker
M. Reed
Minden
Nevada
Panamint City
Virginia City
William Stewart
U. S. Congress
Stewart
Congress
Senate
Senator Jones
Panamat
Wild Rose Canyon
Jones
U. S. Senate
Railroad Boys Organize Band On Los Angeles Line
The Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad Band organized at a Friday meeting. Sixteen pieces strong, the group meets often to practice and progress. Officers include David Farnsworth president H D Busick vice president A H Johnson secretary treasurer and Joe Banner director.
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Los Angeles and
Salt Lake Railroad
David Farnsworth
H. D. Busick
A. H. John—son
Joe Banner
Doctor buys old automobile garage to build city hospital
Dr. R. W. Martin acquires the Nevada Rapid Transit Company property on Main Street, including the automobile garage and three lots, with plans to preserve the existing structure and erect a modern hospital. The project aims to expand hospital capacity in Vegas where facilities are currently limited.
Know Your Herbs ERBS Grow in Popularity and Use
ERBS are gaining popularity as easy to grow ingredients that enhance everyday dishes. Key herbs include Anise Seeds for baked goods, Basil for salads and tomato dishes, Dill for pickles, Chives for garnish and flavor, and Sage for meat dressings among others.
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Death Valley Live Doings
Yellow- Stone National Park
Railroad Boys
Harold Coulter
Ferry Seed Station
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