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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1929
Page
6
A special eleven car train moved through Barstow yards early in the week en route to Los Angeles. The Chevrolet special carried popular cars for the southern California distributor at Los Angeles, with a reminder to print proper names in future news items.
The speaker longs to return to a carefree farm childhood near a little stream. Memories recall joyful days with cousins under willows, wading in water, wearing rolled-up overalls, and a sense of escape from today into the spell of bygone country summers.
The Barstow Printer of Barstow California declares a Thursday publication schedule and lists subscription rates: one year two dollars six months one dollar twenty five cents three months seventy five cents all subscriptions strictly in advance and mail matter details noted.
S T Bledsoe of the Santa Fe writes in the Chicago monthly Bulletin that through freight train No 33 with train No 43 provides eighth morning delivery from Chicago to Los Angeles and San Francisco. The route runs 2064 miles to Barstow where trains split, with 152 miles to Los Angeles and 448 miles to Richmond.
Barstow urges residents to plant trees in February to beautify the town and boost home appeal while a half million gallon reservoir promises lower water rates. The plan calls for improving the high school grounds with more trees and a spring lawn, outlining the Barstow Union High School district’s beautification effort.
Kiwanis Governor's Day is set for Wednesday February 20 at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino. The event runs Thursday through Sunday the 24th with a Kiwanis program at the show auditorium and a 400 Kiwanians luncheon at the California hotel. A Saturday noon banquet honors the California Newspaper Publishers Association, followed by the 19th Annual Orange Show. General Manager R H Mack’s team promises stunning new decorations surpassing prior years.
Mrs. Harry Kelly and Mrs. Dee Cooper hosted a large bridge party for visiting sisters with about forty ladies attending. Prizes went to Mrs. Even Evenson Mrs. George Deskins and Mrs. L. B. Tiernan for high scores. decorations centered on a Valentine motif. Miss Lillian Burnside assisted with decorations as guests enjoyed two course refreshments and table favors. A poem from Portage Wisconsin by Amy Webber Henderson accompanied the note.
FOR RENT Three room furnished house Either family or batchlers See Mrs Ed Harris Barstow 2-7-2p FOR SALE OR RENT The two Houses of the late W S Winter on Riverside Drive Barstow Enquire of Harry Akin or at the Bank Mrs W S Winter 2-7-3mp
The People of the State of California send greetings to I E Shale and Jane Doe Shale defendants in Barstow Township San Bernardino County. Appear to answer the complaint within five to ten or twenty days based on service location. If not, default may be entered for money damages on contract. Action to recover for goods ware and merchandise with attachment pending. Given January 80 1929 by Justice Lubin J Henderson. Attorney P W Willett for Plaintiffs. First Pub 131 to Feb 21.
Mrs Beimer entertained her bridge club The Jolly Eight last Friday with a delightful two course dinner and a bridge session. Mrs Pigman won high score, Mrs Bloomer took consolation. guests praised the hostess. Bloomer of San Bernardino attended as house guest. Prior to the party Mrs Pray and Mrs Lester hosted. Guests were driven to Daggett for a dinner only Mrs Miller could serve. Place cards were valentines with hearts. later at Mrs Lester’s home an evening of bridge followed. Mrs Cora Jackson won high score, a vase, and Mrs Charles Williams received consolation.
Mrs Homer C Ryerson will entertain the Berean class of the Presbyterian church at 2 30 Tuesday afternoon at her home 2164 Mountain View avenue Lincoln anniversary decor will be patriotic and group singing will be patriotic airs Dainty corsages will be given to February birthday members A program will be presented by the hostesses daughters Mesdames Sullivan Colley Brooks Brown Gale Cochrane Beeks Kemmerer Falkenstein and Ryerson San Bernardino Sun
Department of the Interior General Land Office Los Angeles California announces Don E. Palmer of Wild California filed intent to make final three year proof to establish a homestead claim for SEYLEY Section 14 Township 8 North Range 4 West San Bernardino Meridian. Hearing set before J P Hoffman Notary Victorville March 9 1929 witnesses J A Decrow Cora Decrow Frank Webber William Scoble all Helenale California. Non-Coal. No Withdrawals. B B Smith Register. January 31 to February 28.
Ten freeholders petition the San Bernardino Board of Supervisors to abandon Sunset Drive Fremont Avenue and American Avenue in Tract No 1825 San Bernardino County California The hearing is set for Monday March 4 1929 at eleven o clock A M in the Board of Supervisors Office San Bernardino City The notice is issued by County Clerk Harry L Allison Deputy F J Atkinson Pub Feb 14 21 28
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