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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1930
Page
2
A humorous verse follows a parent and child early morning antics with playful love and mud spattered steps. The father imagines life bright yet feels anxious while the baby shows joy and sunshine as they start the day together. In a separate piece a backwoodsman finds a tourist’s mirror and jokes about his father’s image prompting a wife’s sly remark about the “old hag” he’s been chasing.
A June graduation sermon urges citizens to support public schools as the backbone of youth preparation. It argues graduates face greater independence in college or work and that the public bears responsibility for their training and character, calling on all to witness ceremonies and commit to a strong foundation.
Mrs Jean Thomson of San Francisco arrived Friday for a short business visit and departed Sunday, staying with relatives during the trip.
The Senior Class of the University of Redlands announces commencement exercises on Monday evening June 9 1980 at Memorial Chapel Redlands California.
The National Crime Commission proposes forming a local crime commission in each community to enforce laws suited to local conditions. Critics argue sweeping federal revolver laws and broad nationwide rules fail to change public attitudes. They urge weeding out unenforceable and burdensome laws to speed justice, noting U S cities have higher crime rates than many European nations due to political-criminal ties, misguided activism, and police inefficiencies.
A historical sketch recounts Fort Camp Cady and Camp Mojave's 1858 establishment to guard Mojave travelers and settlers. It traces desert raiding from 1835, the 1860 deployment and Civil War impact, subsequent abandonment, adobe walls still standing, and upcoming Barstow Chamber of Commerce photo folder.
Notice from Daggett Elementary School District details a June 1930 bond election for up to 5400 dollars to fund school property and improvements. Bonds in 100 dollar denominations run from 1 to 10 years with varied terms. Election to be held at Daggett School House with officers Ada M. Bell inspector Bertha Morris and F A McShane as judges. First publication May 15 1930, last June 5 1930.
The Barstow Printer reflects on its first six years under Indungement and fourteen in Barstow, noting the town’s evolution from shacks to modern buildings, paved highways, and closer transport. The paper explains shift from foot and band presses to gas engine, then electric, and Linotype, now in a concrete building with plans for daily publication as demand grows. T. G. Nicklin returns, resuming weekly Mojave River Valley Agriculture and Industries column.
The Barstow 20-30 Club welcomed six Victorville 20-80 Club members at Tuesday’s meeting. Lee Jonas urged numbering residences and businesses for local improvements. Members sang and wore golf trousers, with President Pat Garrett prompting standees to sing. A return indoor ball game at Victorville is set for June 11, and tickets are on sale for the Forum Theatre show Wall Street with a country store. The meeting adjourned to attend the Barstow vs Victorville high school grounds game, the first of the season, won 25 to 13 by Barstow.
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