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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1930
Page
3
Victor Boehl age 28 and Verna M Boehl of Victorville were granted a marriage license in Las Vegas Nevada this week. Sheriff Walter A. Shay of San Bernardino County notes the record as part of county civil affairs.
Arthur L Doran declares re election bid citing twenty five years in the district and a track record of highway construction on a business basis. He outlines plans to spread funds equitably among road districts, save costs through permanent improvements, and promote tax balance while urging support at the August 26 primaries.
Part of Miss Mary Cook's music class presented in recital in the grammar school auditorium on Monday evening. Performers included Joy Harris Roberta Pray Ethelyn Pray Nathelle Weld Eleanor Weld James Weld Annice Leak Elizabeth Jackson Lucille Thursby OlaVerne Kanaster Lenora Brooks Theda Upton Willis Pigman Jack McDonald Esther Lara Elma Carlbojol Aurelia Ramos the Bandmaster's daughter and Miss Angie Willett with two vocal numbers accompanied by James Weld. Flowers from Mrs. Harvey Voisey's garden decorated the stage.
Secretary of War Patrick J. Hurley approved contracts for aircraft and parts. Douglas C. of Santa Monica won 147 training planes and 44 observation planes for 2 221 623 60. Boeing Co. of Seattle secured 131 pursuit planes for 1 543 184. Thomas Morse Co. of Buffalo 71 observation planes for 1 018 126. Sikorsky Co. of Bridgeport 437 882 65 for amphibians. Wright Aeronautical Co. 274 643 14 for 128 cyclone air cooled engines.
Judge Benjamin F. Warner will announce this Friday as a candidate for re election to the Superior Court. He was appointed in March 1922 and elected in the fall of that year for a short term, then elected for a full term in November 1924, with the Bar stow Printer noting no reason why he should not be re elected in 1930.
A Federal sireen was mounted on the fire engine on Wednesday. The device requires only a touch every block to operate, using friction drive and ball bearing support for smooth movement.
John C Ozimek will prove up his homestead this week four miles east of Newberry. He plans to plant alfalfa on his acreage and notes a reliable water supply from a well at 27 feet depth.
Jimmy Abbott will depart next week for Atlantic City to attend the National Kiwanis convention as a Barstow Club delegate. Southern California delegates will travel on a special train.
Ed Pitcher enjoys life at his Big Bear Valley cabin with steady fishing. Reported to be getting his share of the sport and the fish in the scenic high country retreat.
The Hinkley Harper Lake BFB center held a Tuesday night meeting with a pot luck supper. A high school plan progressed under Mr S S Hill, committee chair, and the center agreed to assist Victorville Chamber with Pomona and Riverside exhibits using Mojave river valley as the name. M H Bullock named to judge exhibit duties. Howard Pomeroy to oversee Harper Lake exhibit. The 4 H Club delivered songs, plays, and readings. Mr Hill arranged a cyanide demonstration on alfalfa pest control with the American Cyanide Company upcoming. Mr A Speth elected Director for September start and other officers to follow. Next meeting set at Pomeroy ranch in September.
Thursday morning Mrs A A True motored to Los Angeles. Upon return she will be accompanied by Mrs Josephine True who has been in the city for a number of weeks.
Daggett residents Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Storms hosted Agricultural Inspectors at their home. Inspector Gabhart at Yerma station installed an electric well pump for Ephraim Harris. Gabhart resigns from Batchelors to join Newly-weds club. Civil Service exam for Daggett inspectors had all pass.
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