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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1931
Page
1
The Mojave River Valley weed war expands across California Nevada Arizona and Utah with farmers ranchers extension agents and agencies uniting to curb puncture vine. Authorities note these star shaped burs damage tires livestock hay bedding and irrigation systems while plants spread year round.
State Public Works official J A Gregory visits Barstow to press for a compulsory 100 foot right of way along First Street as the state broadens highways 91 and 66 changing from 80 feet to 100 feet. It plans to widen the street, move buildings back, and cover all moving costs.
Mrs Harold Wilson and children returned from the beach after several weeks away. Otto Taufer plans a new home on East Frederick street with Los Angeles carpenters at work. John P McCoy, agri cultural commissioner, was reappointed for another two year term by the supervisors. Mrs J R McKee of Wilmington and two children visit Mrs Kimball for several weeks. Engineer Green, recently heat prostration patient, remains on vacation. Steve Videl runs a passenger service from Barstow to Parker, Arizona.
Coroner A W U Ren became acting sheriff after Walter A Shay died. Under California law the coroner takes over until the Board of Supervisors appoints a new sheriff. Undersheriff Ernest T Shay, nephew of the late sheriff, was placed in charge by U Ren. U Ren spent yesterday reappointing the late sheriff's appointees and administering the oath of office to them for the interim period.
Kathryn Topping, formerly residing in Barstow, wed Harold Allen last week in Riverside. She is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Topping. The family has lived in Los Angeles for years while Mr Topping now resides in Las Vegas promoting a mine.
The Yanktse and the Yellow rivers overflow their banks inundating acres while the Mississippi runs at record low flow, leaving parched banks and reduced water levels across multiple areas. Authorities warn of continuing fluctuations in water conditions affecting agriculture and transport.
Buck Keily a brakeman and Ted Ges sindander in the Needles superintendent’s office landed their airplane in Barstow on Thursday afternoon. The craft made a perfect landing but the right brace broke causing a nose into the ground. No injuries were reported and the men took the afternoon train back to Needles.
Reports of a large bentonite deposit near Yermo by Bob Sloan and Bob Greer. several thousand tons monthly shipped east. Chicago bank failures reported. $23,000 tied up funding Coyote Lake mines. Barstow and Daggett men involved in a gold property. Vulcan mine near Bagdad eyed. Barstow reps in Alaska mines. Redfield and Drumm mines producing gold. A nearby mill yields scarce gold. reader tips welcomed. West Barstow well pumps 120 gpm. water pure over city drainage. San Bernardino votes to withdraw from Metropolitan Water District. Boulder Dam project opposed. Mojave River water protection law Assembly Bill 233 adopted.
Merit Walter A. Shay former San Bernardino County sheriff died after a lengthy illness at 495 Arrowhead Avenue He was 65 and survived by his widow three children two brothers and a sister Funeral services were held at the Masonic Temple San Bernardino Lodge with burial in Pioneer Cemetery He had previously served as chief of police in San Bernardino and led the California Peace Officers association He won overwhelming majorities in county elections and was regarded as a standout lawman of the state.
The 20 30 Club discussed filing a petition against a proposed electric line by Southern Sierras Power across the airport corner in Barstow. The line could endanger takeoffs. they urge undergrounding or detouring. Civic groups support the petition, with Russell Riley and Lee Jonas leading.
Mr. Shay, a prominent San Bernardino figure, served as deputy sheriff city marshal police chief and sheriff across multiple terms. Born June 29 1866 he began ranching and freighting before joining law enforcement in 1899. He held roles with Pacific Electric Santa Fe railroads and district attorney investigator before winning the sheriff's office in 1918.
Victorville news reports Southwestern Plant will suspend operations for about thirty days due to nationwide business conditions. Statement issued by Sept L. V. Robinson notes shutdown between August 15 and September 15. The closure impacts regional supply and employment.
Dr Shrum says the Security Benefit Association will meet this Friday evening on the lawn in front of the Shrum residence followed by a watermelon feast. All members and friends are invited to enjoy red juicy melon.
A telegram from New York reported the death of A Luminoso's father. He had traveled east last month to visit his father, whose passing was anticipated at that time.
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