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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1930
Page
4
Pending Santa Fe railroad changes may shift operations between Barstow and Needles. Cadiz at the Needles Parker Junction is set to become an important watering station while one or two stations may be discontinued.
The notice lists John C Ing as a registrant with two publication dates, first published March 27 and last published April 24, 1980, noting the recurring registration details. The text also references earlier date of April 24, 1930.
A ranch owner near Newberry reported a break in and theft. Officer Jim Lucas at Daggett traced the stolen property within 24 hours and helped arrest a suspect, prompting praise and a call for a newspaper write-up to deter future desert thefts.
The Barstow Branch circulates new County Free Library items including Truman history by G. E. Smith and essays featuring William Beebe Walter Lippman John Macy Dorothy Canfield Fisher and Katherine Fullerton Gerould. Also noted are works by Herbert Adams Maud Van Buren Hugh Lofting L W Quirk and Margaret Widdemer with children’s favorites and a French farm tale Juniper Farm. A rural emphasis lists trees as beautifiers with Montana data showing 1929 planting of 250000 trees and plans for 500000 more in 1930.
The Interstate Telegraph Company reports 1929 operating revenue of 138140.89 with 1928 at 131719.43. Operating expenses excluding taxes were 76203.05 in 1929 and 70462.43 in 1928, leaving net operating revenue of 61937.84 and 61257.00. Taxes charged to operation were 2720.15 in 1929 and 5830.40 in 1928, giving operating income of 59217.69 and 55426.60 after taxes. Non operating income plus deductions yield gross corporate income of 55086.26 for 1929 and 51681.62 for 1928, available for interest and other charges.
State Department of Public Works announced a two year program to upgrade about 450 miles of Southern California roads starting July 1. The plan allocates 70 million dollars for 60 miles from Bakersfield to Mojave and notes the Barstow Mojave route remains dirt. Residents along Mojave River Valley expect inclusion of Mojave Barstow in the next budget.
Redlands plans a colorful Week of Flowers from April 22 to 26 led by H S Williamson. A Thursday April 24 pageant titled The Return of Persphone will feature hundreds of school children in flower themed costumes, with streets decorated in blossoms and the Friday April 25 flower show finale.
Kay Sickner owner of Lenwood Garage Barstow California public auction May 2 1930 at Lenwood Garage Lenwood San Bernardino County California for an Overland coach Motor No 93 24220 missing tires no license plates owner unknown wheel missing sale under Civil Code sections 3051 3052 lien for services storage and advertising costs first pub April 10 1930 last May 1 1930
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