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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1931
Page
4
A Barstow reader condemns a Chas. 8. Butts KPO program that praised desert travel, noting Barstow’s hotels, clean streets, thriving merchants, Spanish architecture, beacon towers, and heavy rail service. The letter urges more favorable broadcasts and accuracy about local highlights.
A radio broadcast claimed Ludlow was saved from total destruction by fire on Saturday night May 23. An Air Express pilot circled the town and relayed messages to nearby communities as flames began. The rapid response, aided by stations in Kingman Arizona and Fontana California, prevented disaster.
Barstow notes the loss of Reginald Knaggs one of its two original Scouts as he moves to San Bernardino and pursues Eagle rank. Cub Scouts host a carving contest closing Thursday with two cameras for first prizes.
Eddie Hill won the archery contest and received a Scout knife from Acting Cub Scout Master James Kerr. A surprise party honored Mrs. Knaggs at Mrs. Weld's home, hosted by the Mothers Auxiliary of Boy Scouts. The group laments Mrs. Knaggs and Reginald leaving, notes upcoming camp, and encourages scouts to save money while sharing camp stories. Ed Wester is noted as a frequent camper.
Rev. Marsh will preach both services after a Greece trip. Broad's sermon Last Sunday linked discoveries to the Bible Job 21 22. Evening topic A Definite Salvation from 1 John 5 13. Wednesday prayer meeting Galatians 3 led by Rev Thomas Broad. Ladies Aid food sale at Lazenby's Market on Saturday June 18.
Mr and Mrs Homer Ryerson and daughter Rowena of Daggett depart for an all summer vacation in Canada. They will first visit Mr Ryerson's brother in New York before continuing to Canada for the summer.
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