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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1931
Page
4
A Long Beach era California paper notes calls for Barstow Daggett and Needles road camps to ease hobos and boost local labor. It argues for road work at Barstow and Daggett and urges local action to establish a Barstow Road Camp to employ residents and cut costs.
Louis J. Arland once of Camp Cady Ranch Earl P. Van Denburg associate promoter of Vidal town site and wife Anita King actress of Los Angeles were in Barstow this week as guests of Mr and Mrs C M Williams for an evening reception and hours call.
Opinion piece argues no president can fix the economy through legislation alone. It critiques accumulated errors, vast debts, and a political system focused on taxes and bonds. Cites Lovelace, King, Jackson, Lincoln, and the army of Geneva, widows, and orphans amid financial ruin.
Since the start of World War, foreign securities worth billions have been sold in the United States. Banks fail at an alarming rate while commissions from selling these securities flow to remaining banks. The piece urges cautious lending and local investment.
The letter discusses gold mining near Barstow with hints of Bonanzas within five miles and two nearby prospects. It argues California could rival Africa in gold production and suggests low-value ore can still be profitable at about 60 cents to 3 dollars per ton. It reflects on wages, labor, and the need to gather resources for a future Mulligany.
A merry Christmas party was given for parents and friends by Hodge school children Wednesday night. Two playlets Polks Santa Forgot and Christmas Toyshop were ably given by the pupils. About seventy five attendees, twenty students enrolled, teacher Mrs. Bart Groot of Barstow supervised the event with a gaily decorated tree and gifts for all present.
Hinkley school held an open house for Santa Claus on Wednesday evening. A decorated Christmas tree lit the main floor with stage cloths holly and mistletoe. The blue moonlit backdrop featured silver stars for a nocturnal effect. January Chamber of Commerce meeting postponed to the 8th. Community residents visited Ed Seymour’s home. Mrs. J W Curtis sister of Mr. Seymour. Ronald Seymour returns from San Bernardino Junior College for holidays. Robert and Frank Speth home from University of Redlands for Christmas. Mrs A A Sproule relieved as Hickley school teacher during illness, replaced by Ed Seymour.
The Mojave River Protective Association met at Helendale school and will hold an officers election on January 16. The period also notes holiday scenery, a minor car accident on a muddy road, and local residents visiting or traveling to Corona, Death Valley, and Los Angeles.
The 4-L Club hosted a Saturday evening Christmas party for the High School Group of Young Men led by teacher Albert Weld. A large turnout enjoyed unique games like Christmas Chimes and Snow Ball Race From the Huge Christmas Pie, each awarding a gift. the event was voted one of the best parties of the winter.
Within a 25 mile radius of Barstow, at least six properties can enter the major class and more than a hundred can join the minor class as active, regular, profitable producers. No new capital is needed from current owners to bring them in.
Death Valley Company will ship ore from a 6 foot vein at Yucca Grove California. Mining advances include a 75 foot shaft depth and plans to reach 200 feet with lateral exploration. A crushing plant and tram to Baker for rail shipment to Salt Lake smelter are being prepared, while bunk houses, blacksmith shop, and power plant support the operations. The district grows as several companies report promising sites and high grade samples.
Mine owners monitor University of California developments while placer dry washers wane after late storms. In Windy mine two new strikes noted. leasers Otteson and March report promising ore and deepening work at Windy and Rand Mine holdings. Condon Hopkins and Denotee take over Big Gold mine near Randsburg with expectations of steady shipments.
Scott Kerr son of Mrs Minnie Kerr earned freshman numerals under Dale Glick at La Verne College. Never before football, he secured right end and dominated as the Frosh end, credited with punting downfield tackles and clutch pass catches. Head Coach Lee Eison predicts a bright future on the 1982 Leopard Varsity. He also shines in basketball, standout at the Varsity Club Tournament last year.
Mrs BE Braun arrived recently from San Francisco and will reside with her sister Mrs Charles Williams, establishing her new home in the local community.
Reported marriage between Homer Martin and Miss Helen Beaumont this week. Miss Beaumont taught in Barstow a couple of years ago while Martin works for the State Highway Department in Barstow.
Elizabeth Colling spends the holiday season with a cousin and family in Los Angeles enjoying festive gatherings and local sights amid seasonal cheer.
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