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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1931
Page
4
John C. Corbett of the State Board of Equalization announced that the June gasoline tax at three cents per gallon totaled 4,014,580.87 dollars, showing strong revenue for state highway funds despite a price war ending among oil companies. The report compares this year’s gasoline tax receipts with those of 1931.
Corbett pointed to a 12.07 percent rise in the quarter ended June 30 1931 versus the same period in 1930. He noted gasoline tax for the first six months of 1930 was 19 073 851 94 and that almost 2 500 000 more would be added by June 30 this year. If the trend continues the gross tax for 1931 could reach about 45 000 000.
Last Thursday evening the Cub Scouts swam at Kimball pool hired by Assistant Scoutmaster Jim Kerr who then bought candy for the boys. A weave bake is planned for next Thursday at Haggerty ranch. They have played night baseball on the high school diamond and thank Judge Henderson and George Cunningham for the privilege. They credit Mr. Whitlow for inspiring their games and report weed removal around their building with plans to clean nearby vacant lots. The Cubs have submitted a Charter application and expect to be chartered in a couple of weeks.
The Citi zens Military Training Camp at Fort MacArthur San Pedro California invites the public to Visitors Day on Saturday July 25 1931. Morning drills anti aircraft and machine gun firing start 8 30 am. Afternoon events include guard mounting ceremonies stunts an address to trainees and medal awards. A luncheon from 12 15 to 1 30 pm is offered at nominal cost.
Las Vegas reports that fifty young women will replace male staff in Boulder City dining halls at the Anderson Commissary and Supply Company on Aug. 1. All will reside in Boulder City as plans move forward.
Harriett E. Sperry, nearly eighty three, mother of Ray D. Sperry and wife of Civil War veteran Lieut Edwin M. Sperry, died Monday in Redondo Beach. Funeral held Wednesday. she had lived with daughter Mrs. L. E. Yager at 400 North Camino Real. Born October 4, 1845 in Oswego New York. survived by son Clarence R. Sperry and daughter Mrs. L. E. Yager.
Mr and Mrs Lee Hobbs of 1731 Atlantic Avenue Long Beach lost control of their Dodge near Leawood while en route to Salt Lake City Sunday afternoon. A painter named Mr McDonald traveling east behind them believed Mrs Hobbs was dazed at the wheel. The car veered to the wrong side and overturned breaking all but one bow in the steel top. McDonald credited the steel frame with preventing instant death. The Hobbses received only minor cuts and bruises and continued their journey Tuesday night.
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