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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1932
Page
4
The Mojave River Protective Association held its second officer election at the Helen Gale Schoolhouse Saturday night. Judge W E Robinson was chosen president, P M Beach vice president, E B P Kiggins treasurer, T A Lee secretary, with E J Krause and others elected as directors. The next meeting is set for February 26 in Victorville.
Local notes from Barstow and nearby areas report social visits and travel. St Joseph Altes members are urged to attend a January 31 meeting with officer elections. George Cunningham resumes work after illness. Clergy Rev O Connell conducted mass in Blythe. Barstow visitors include Mrs Pyeatt and son Jimmy from Needles visiting Mrs Dresler. San Diego residents Mr and Mrs Sam Clark seen in Barstow visiting old friends Pendleton and Bennett. Butler Service Station pair Mr and Mrs H M Butler traveled to Utah on business. Carl and Freddy Neis travel from Needles. Carl moves to Barstow office, Freddy stays in Needles with Chapman. Lydia Benson of San Bernardino visiting Woodruff home. T H Wilson to return to Santa Fe hospital work soon.
Thirty five people gathered at the Fairview school house Newberry last Friday night to organize a Parent Teachers Association. District officials from San Bernardino and Barstow attended. Miss Louise A Knauer was elected president with Mrs Sischo and Mrs Mary Mellon as treasurers and D B Green as historian. The group planned a program by Barstow high school students and set February 2 as the next meeting.
Mrs. Brooks Tabor hosted a small Monday evening dinner in honor of Mr. Brooks Tabor's birthday. The table featured pink sweet peas and jonquils with a pink nut cup color scheme. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lazenby, Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Phelps, Mrs. Otto Christensen, Mrs. Steve Vihel, Dave Morey, Mr. McVey of Yermo, the hostess and her sister Miss Tela Evan.
Sixteen Barstow 20 30 Club members visited Victorville as guests of the local 20 30 Club. Bernard Merrill J B McCoy of Newberry and William Diehl attended. McCoy spoke on New Mexico statehood Lincoln County War and historical incidents. Future joint meetings planned.
Last week five women led by Mrs. Harry Kelly traveled from San Bernardino to Perris for a luncheon bridge party at Mrs. Harvey Mosier's home. Substitutes were Mrs. True and Mrs. Robert White. The group planned to stay overnight, with touring in Riverside and March Field noted. The club, formed six years ago, has not folded despite members relocating to Perris San Bernardino and Needles.
Charles K. Newhall was named receiver of the Victorville bank in default and has sent notices to depositors to file their claims.
Church correspondent notes Rev B L Oaken of Los Angeles will preach at Sunday service. Music by Young People Chorus led by Carl Groot. Details include Sunday school times, a 7:30 PM service with a special musical program, and mid week fellowship. Food sale by the ladies announced for Saturday morning.
A publicity agent warned that many weak hearted persons suffered sleepless nights after viewing the picture. He suggested as a sample of the year’s trend that insomnia pill manufacturers would drive a mood shift in 1022, implying cinema’s strong public impact.
The article reports rapid expansion of the VFW as of the latest period with 16 375 recruits in posts nationwide. Notable talks by Congressman Wright Fatman Admiral Robert E Coontz James E Van Zandt and Mrs Dora Raftensperser plus Commander in Chief Donald D DeCoe highlight support for immediate cash payment of the bonus and veteran legislation.
Inclement weather did not prevent a successful Parent-Teachers card party on Wednesday night. Sixty four people enjoyed bridge and 600 with eleven bridge tables and five for 500. Prizes were donated by local merchants and several hosts. The event yielded 40 dollars, aided by a ticket-selling push by the second grade class and their teacher Mrs. Everett Williams. Refreshments followed, and guests stayed with visiting friends from Bakersfield and Phoenix.
The reader is urged to tell the merchant they saw his advertisement in The Printer and that both the merchant and The Printer will appreciate the notice. The message closes with gratitude to the reader.
The Brim family extends thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during their bereavement following a loss. Mrs B H Brim and children express appreciation for support and sympathy.
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