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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1927
Page
12
First grade children enjoyed a May Day picnic at Compton Ranch after making baskets the day before. They played games, waded irrigation ditches, drank soda, ate cake and ice cream, and returned with flowers for mothers. The paper notes student involvement, costs three cents a copy, and praises the Ya Old School Gossip.
Fourth to eighth graders from Barstow Grammar School made candy to aid Mississippi Flood Relief. Seven grade girls sold it at Barstow Band Benefit, raising five dollars. The school donated about fourteen dollars in total to Junior Red Cross headquarters for those losing their homes and belongings.
The Junior Candy Sale on Friday noon was a success. More than ten dollars were cleared after expenses. Proceeds will fund flowers decorations and invitations for the Junior-Senior Banquet to be held May 21 in the Harvey House dining room.
April speed tests for Typing Classes saw Elizabeth Francis top first year with 47 net wpm. Other first year scores included Earl Johnson 45, Gerald Palmer 85, Lillian Burnside 34, Harold Cope 32, and Imogene Fisher 32. In the second year class Phyllis Arends led with 53 wpm, followed by Amy Webber 48, Charles Shotwell 47, Winnifred Haws 47, Walter Upton 44, and Olga Rizzardini 40.
An exhibit linked to the PTA meeting on Tuesday May 8 1927 displayed representative pupil work from all grades. Lower grades were supervised by each grade teacher while upper grades led by Mrs Clair Minor Moore, art instructor, featured freehand water color pieces. Credit is given to Mrs Moore for the exhibit’s character and the pupils' developed ability.
Beacons rising at Daggett near the Beacon Service Station, Cajon summit, and into Los Angeles with Las Vegas coverage to follow. Marie Millett spends a month in Los Angeles while Mr. Alexander joins Daggett inspection, and Yermo receives his posting. May Day entertainment at the grammar school ends with refreshments as D Rappold shows a new Ford. The Milletts Boarding House ad draws out of town visitors. Seventeen Barstow residents share Sunday dinner. others drive in for dinner. Construction continues on the Weld residence as work progresses.
Boy Scout notes discuss merit badge reviews Friday night and an overnight hike as ideal weather returns. Barstow Band guests last Friday with R C Griffin of Newberry visiting Wednesday. Frieda Peycke showcases musically illustrated readings May 42 under PTA sponsorship with tickets sold by PTA members at 56e for adults.
Barstow offers lots priced from 100 to 200 dollars on First and Main Streets between Highway and the R R Station for business or residence. Terms are easy. Properties boast cooling summers and warm winters with city water and electricity. See Henderson & Nicklin, Barstow.
The May 4 P T A meeting opened with a Japanese costume program by Miss Smith erams sixth grade geography class. Reginald Knaggs described correspondence with students abroad and a May Pole Dance. An exhibit from Japan followed along with talks and songs. Officers were elected for the coming year. A card party April 19 yielded a $50 profit with prizes and raffles. Founders Day gifts and district federation notes were shared. The year ends with plans for Frieda Peycke artist program next week.
Saturday night the Hinkley School House hosted the Women’s Club May Day dinner for husbands and families. Eighty attended as blue lupine and yellow daisy decor brightened tables in the Auditorium. A toast by President Mrs. Kinslow honored the men, followed by music, skits, jokes, speeches, and community singing concluding a worthwhile evening.
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