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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1930
Page
2
A narrator urges careful driving on crowded urban streets where children may dash into traffic. Emphasizes prudent speed and vigilance, arguing drivers must treat every child as if their own were at stake, to prevent tragedy.
Mr. R B Peters announces candidacy for Supervisor District One. A mining engineer by training, he studied at Drake University and MIT, worked as chief chemist in Ohio, then turned to mining and smelting in Mexico. Since 1915 he farmed land near Devore, active in farm bureaus, schools, forestry, and rural education, advocating roads and resources development, law enforcement, and American public works.
Candidate announces run for Justice of the Peace in Barstow Township citing California statutes requiring Supreme Court admission. He notes he is admitted to practice before the California Supreme Court and all state courts, urging Barstow to gain the same judicial safeguard.
The San Bernardino Sun endorses Arthur L. Doran of Barstow for re election, praising his desert background and service. It argues for fair geographic representation, notes Doran understands desert needs from mining days to modern issues, and urges supportive votes from regions north of the mountains as a gesture of justice.
The local Doran for Supervisor Club ordered window stickers today. Many of the automobiles will be carrying reminders to retain Doran in office.
The telephone company installs lines with equipment to curb radio interference. A lead covered wire from the antenna to the set and a ground wire from the ground post to ground join near the set to reduce interference. Telephone office men offer to help by showing blueprints for aerial and ground construction.
The Victorville News editorial endorses Supervisor Doran for another term, praising his work for the first district and noting respect from other supervisors. It argues Mojave region voters will favor the incumbent over a less connected, untested candidate living outside the district.
Four states led by Minnesota New Jersey Wisconsin and also the District of Columbia have enacted statutes making it a misdemeanor to stand in the highway and solicit a ride from drivers. The Minnesota law exemplifies the trend forbidding standing in the traveled portion of a roadway to solicit a ride from any driver except a common carrier.
Daggett Water Board negotiates with Pomona Pump Co to buy a new pump after August Vogt finds Daggett well water satisfactory with a small amount of lime and magnesium salts. Mrs. F. S. Bell and son Frank visit relatives in Utica New York. Locals petition for Yermo Daggett highway improvement still awaiting action. Mining activity shifts as Zenda mine cuts crew and Otter's mine assessment continues at Calico. LaMantains reside at Ord Mountain mine for assessment. Miss Margaret Kenny visits then goes to Alhambra for six weeks of summer classes.
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