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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1931
Page
4
Congress and Union Pacific topics appear with mentions of wages rates and freight costs in a brief continued notes section. The fragment references industry and agriculture in the Mojave River Valley and hints at railway labor or pricing discussions without clear specifics.
The city papers report tax increases across the city as President Hoover calls for a large wartime tax plan. Congress considers restoring liquor licenses, threatening bootleggers and challenging many politicians on votes. The fight is framed as a clash over industry and political risk.
A week of rain in the lowlands and snow in the hills marks the region. Old mountain, 15 miles south of Daggett, captivates observers with its snow cap. J. P. Francis notes a river from recent rains flowing from the north, crossing east of Yermo to join the Mojave river. Abundant rainfall promises a plentiful harvest.
Utah readers urge government to mint one million silver dollars bearing Thomas Edison to honor him and stimulate prosperity. Barstow and Mojave Valley praised for weather and resources while criticizing federal conduct. Calls to follow Congress and vote independently amid economic concerns.
Barstow hosted state officers of the P T A as Mrs. Inez Beimer, local president, planned for a sizable crowd. Only 35 attended with 14 guests and 11 nonmembers, while delegations came from Needles, Fontana, Victorville, and San Bernardino, prompting concern over local participation.
A Barstow contingent joined Kiwanians at Riverside Tuesday for the Sixth District of the California-Nevada district. Lt Governor Ira Landis presided and introduced George Henderson of Barstow who will become Lieutenant Governor of Division Six next year. Barstow attendees included H. L. Miller, Leon P. Whitney, John Banyon, George Henderson, R. J. Mills, Harry Briscoe, Arlin Rice, Floyd Lindsley.
Commander A. W. Smith says a new Veterans of Foreign Wars post will be formed in Needles and named for Edwin Ripple who died in an airplane crash last year. Edwin Ripple’s son Louis Ripple and partner Mr Hannum run a business at 319 East Main Street Barstow. The Wy. P. W. is described as the nation’s fastest growing organization.
B Floyd Lindsley served as program chairman for the Kiwanis Club meeting held Thursday evening. Rev Earl Lindsley discussed Depth, exploring qualities of character such as Right and Wrong, Steadiness, and Cooperation. Guests included Rev Bart Lindsley and Mrs Smith among others. performances ranged from trombone to piano solos and a new quartet delivered several songs.
Mis Irene DeWolf a Barstow high school senior married Eugene Knadler of Yermo in Los Angeles at Thanksgiving. Parents say the couple drove to visit friends when the ceremony occurred. Mrs DeWolf reports she does not know if Irene will resume her studies.
Don V. Blevins of Barstow spent a month with his parents and returned to Long Beach. He was convalescing after a serious operation and chose Barstow's climate for recuperation. Blevins is on the staff of the Press-Telegram and resumed duties Saturday. The piece notes Barstow’s rehabilitative climate could draw other convalescents.
Western Pacific Oil Company Inc. in Los Angeles levies a forty one cent per share assessment on its capital stock. Payment is due by January 7 1932 to the secretary at 1917 Commercial Exchange Building. Delinquent stock will be advertised for sale and sold on January 3 1932 to cover the assessment and costs. Frank W. Clark secretary.
Funeral services were held in Ludlow last Monday for the man accidentally killed on the highway 20 miles west of Ludlow. The body rests in Ludlow cemetery. Murphy Brothers are building four modern tourist cabins with showers and kitchen facilities. Newberry and Amboy played a doubleheader with Amboy taking both games. a return game is set for Newberry this Sunday.
Unfinished six room house on 360 acres located two miles east of Welendale on Route 66. Includes 160 feet well casing, some furniture, asking cash price of $1000 or negotiable terms. Contact Mrs Harriet Nettleson Welendale Cal ifornia Star Route.
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