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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1931
Page
8
Barstow notes include Los Angeles visitors Ralph Haan and Frank West families, pneumonia cases for two children, a mastoid operation, and health updates. Descriptions cover Barstow miners’ district mill work, Big Pines snow sports, and local social events with Mrs. Beimer and Mrs. Brinkerhoff hosting.
Mrs John Benson entertained her bridge club Thursday with a seven o clock dinner and Valentine themed table settings. Mrs Harry Kelly received an electric candle stick, a modern surprise. Mrs Marvin took a deck of playing cards as runner up, while a Valentine found a handkerchief went to Mrs Beimer in consolation.
Mrs. Robert Jariie of Hinkley entertained at her home Wednesday afternoon with members of her bridge club and several guests. A one o'clock luncheon was served and a cozy afternoon followed at the bridge tables. Mrs. George Henderson was high scorer and received the award as rain fell outside.
Rehearsals are underway for the musical comedy Cupid's Rival to be staged in the grammar school auditorium on Thursday and Friday February 12 and 13 at 7 p m for the P T A benefit. Directed by Mrs C J Williamson she also authored the piece. She arrived with costumes and eight changes for eight chorus girls plus outfits for children and speaking roles.
An article titled An Appraisal of School Children as Given by California Law Commission suggests teachers from Fifth grade through high school read it to their classes. It urges both teachers and students to study the piece for insight into educational outcomes.
Roy JL Sparks of San Bernardino, a Studebaker dealer, visited Barstow today. He has placed multiple Studebakers in the district and tracks his customers to ensure they receive the best possible service.
R. R. Dinsmore, commercial engineer for Southern Sierras Power Company, visited Barstow on Wednesday. Jack Warren, credit agent, made his monthly tour to review financials. M. S. Slaughter, traveling superintendent, attended last week’s Kiwanis Club meeting.
August Vogt of Daggett and C E Williams of Barstow visited Trona early this week with Walter Stump of Barstow Garage. They were impressed by Trona’s large plant now expanding to double capacity. The Trona company reportedly maintains one of the county’s largest payrolls at about $200,000 per month.
Front page notes confrontations over Mojave River Irrigation District seeking 85 000 acre feet to secure water rights against Santa Ana basin. Critics flag ties to reservoir sales and district interests while supporters argue protection of the Mojave district. The committee discussion framed the issue as preserving local water control amid regional claims.
Miss Ethel Sell formerly assistant cashier at the Barstow Branch of San Bernardino Valley Bank and cashier of Pacific States Savings and Loan at San Bernardino has been appointed by the Missouri State Banking Department as Deputy Commissioner in charge of the liquidation of the State Bank of Ada Missouri. Her health has recovered and she has many friends in the Mojave Valley and San Bernardino who will be glad to hear of her new post.
Mrs. Lorena Reedy serves as organizer as stockholders of Kramer Model Company are summoned for the annual meeting. The notice specifies purpose, date, and venue for voting on corporate matters and board elections.
The Kramer Model Oil Co in Los Angeles calls a stockholders meeting for Monday February 16 1931 at 7 30 P M at 414 H W Hellman Bldg 354 South Spring St to validate records elect officers and handle any business. If unable to attend please sign and return a proxy.
Department of the Interior General Land Office Los Angeles California February 3 1931 notice by Carolyn Wills Cole Newberry California that she filed to make commutation proof for land described SE NW Section 2 Township 8 North Range 8 East 8 B Meridian before Notary Public George Henderson Barstow California on March 18 1931 witnesses George E Wheaton Anna M Monroe James Snowball and Douglas Sayre all of Newberry California non coal in form of reclamation withdrawal Louis Vandenhook acting registrar pub 2-5 to 3-4 1991
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