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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1924
Page
5
Barstow residents note a steady water supply despite regional drought. They report near uniform levels even in dry years, with the Mojave River consistently carrying water while larger state streams run dry during hot seasons.
The Cement Mixers defeated the runners-up 11 to 2 to clinch the Northern division championship. Bennie Burgess impressed as Al ta Loma dominated, sealing the division flag Sunday. Rankin praised the team’s high class play as they improved to 11 wins and one loss. A post season series between division winners is planned, with one game at Victorville. Lees All-Stars are strong opponents from the Southern division, but Cement Mixers aim for two straight wins.
Crowded Vic Torville Auditorium hosts a standout boxing program drawing fans from Oro Grande Barstow and nearby districts. Bud Drais and Kid Jesus battled to a four round draw while Bill St Charles shaded Toby Walker in a hard fought decision.
A devastating blaze broke out Monday near Cajon Pass in California’s timberlands. Unclear origin, but suspected campfire or cigarette missteps sparked by hikers near lime plant, oil derrick, and fire breaks. Combustion rapidly spread with winds threatening a lime plant and distant hillside areas. rangers warn about careless campfire use and smoking.
A county survey shows the ditch crossing under the railroad near the Southwestern plant will be relocated to east of the tracks. The change eliminates two railroad crossings and allows widening of the Victorville Oro Grande highway. Land will be deeded by owners but compensation from the plan is expected to exceed losses.
California State Fair at Sacramento features agriculture horticulture industry dairy machinery exhibits and public school displays. Horse shows fast harness races band concerts vaudeville fireworks and more run daily under H A Jastro as president and Chas W Paine as secretary.
The 1923 San Francisco payroll rose as new manufacturing plants brought more than 3,000 jobs. A University of California forestry student camp opens in Meadow Valley Plumas county. Manel Dutra a Chico area farmer died when his car was struck by a Southern Pacific train.
Department of the Interior notice states Leo Mikva of Daggett California filed intent to make eight year final proof on his May 24 1920 homestead entry for the 8 W quarter section 8 T9N R2E 8 B M before the U S Land Office Los Angeles on August 18 1924 at 9 am. Witnesses named are M A Webber A O Egbert L N Skobel Tuke I Alanitz all of Daggett California. Registered Dudley S Valentine. First pub June 26 Last pub July 31.
The owner of the Marietta and Bonanza Groups mining claims in the Summit Mining District Kern and San Bernardino Counties California states the claims are now worked under bond and lease and that the undersigned will not be responsible for any labor or materials furnished for the claims. Dated March 13, 1924. Signed A. L. Cram. First pub March 13.
The Kramer Consolidated Oil Company in Los Angeles announces an assessment No 102 of one half cent per share on all capital stock. Delinquent stock not paid by June 30 1924 will be sold at public auction on August 18 1924 after postponements. J J Morris secretary. First publication May 22 1924.
Notice to qualified electors of Harper Lake School District California that an August 23 election will decide issuing bonds totaling 2000 dollars to drill a water well and buy a pumping plant. Bonds of 500 dollars each to run 4 6 8 and 10 years bear 6 percent interest payable semi annually. Election conducted by inspector and two judges, all qualified electors. First publication July 24 1994.
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