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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1926
Page
4
The Barstow Printer is published each Thursday in Barstow California. It is entered as second class mail matter July 8 1910 at Barstow Post Office under the act of March 3 1879. Rates: One year 2.00 six months 1.25 three months 0.75. Options strictly in advance.
Hon Phillip D Swing of California introduced House Bill 6251 to authorize a dam and ancillary works on the Colorado River at Black or Boulder Canyon to create at least 20 000 000 acre feet of storage for irrigation in Arizona Nevada and California with revenue from water and power to refund construction costs A Barstow visit by Clarence Platt of the Platt Investment Company praised Barstow s clean business section but noted entrances decorated with cans and rubbish urging civic pride to keep Barstow clean along the Old Trails.
Dr Frederick Wellner of the University of California spoke at the PTA gathering Thursday night. He discussed The Child and modern education. The Glee Club performed and Mr Crain sang. The meeting on March 2 voted to authorize the grammar school board 50.68 dollars for general use.
Friday evening March 5 Scoutmas ter Masier has arranged for a first aid expert from the Southern Sierras Power Co. to assist the local Boy Scout Troop. The demonstration will aid scouts aiming to pass tests and general accident readiness. The troop, three months old, has twenty seven enrolled, with many having passed tenderfoot tests and several near first class.
Election notice to Barstow district voters. A March 26, 1926 vote asks for a twenty cent per hundred tax increase for school maintenance, in addition to existing forty five cents. Public schoolhouse polls open 2 to 6 PM. Officials Clara Gouldin Nellie Burnside Mabel Garver. Trustees A. W. Johnson Co. F. A rends Leon P. Whitney. March 4 to 25.
Notice of election for Barstow School District in San Bernardino County California. Annual meeting for the election of one school trustee for three years will be held March 26 1926 at the Public schoolhouse. Polls open at 2 00 p m. Inspectors Clara F Gauldin Mab Clara F Gauildin and judges Mabel Garver Nellie Burnside appointed to conduct the election. Board of Trustees Co F Arends March 4 to March 25 1926.
A city divine called Arthur Brisbane the most dangerous man in America today from his pulpit. The Puenta Journal counters that dangerous is the ability to make people think independently. It argues most people resist thinking for themselves, while a few wish to, and that true revolution will come when people think for themselves.
A black suitcase containing a man's suit and a lady's wear was lost a few miles east of Daggett on Thursday evening. A reward is offered for its return at the Printer office of Frederick Miller Lowy in Prairie, Minn.
From the old Barstow Printers Locals files a snapshot lists three Nimrods George Hart Ed Harri and Louis Hirman opening duck season on the river while other notes report Zanni Bros plans for alfalfa land and pumping, building projects, travel to California, Navy maneuvers access, an early bridge survey talk, a farewell, and a wounded Italian named Rose found near the Santa Fe tracks.
Barstow dogs are being poisoned with slow-acting poison on meat and bread as San Francisco and Los Angeles prepare for shows. A bull dog owned by T. C. Carter and a six month old bird dog from Frintier are among those harmed, prompting Barstow Printer to offer a $25 reward for information on the culprits.
State traffic officers will stop all motor vehicles on highways not displaying 1926 license plates. Drivers failing to prove application has been made face arrest under section 51 of the Motor Vehicle Act and double payment for the plates as a penalties.
A new Barstow chess club forms with a small nucleus of enthusiasts led by Dr de autour H L Miller A A True and J T Lacey. Dues are 5 cents annually and meetings will be held Wednesdays at 7 30 PM at Mr Miller s hotel which provides tables and space.
At a February 13 1926 board meeting the twelfth assessment of two cents per share was levied on the corporation capital stock. Payment is due by March 24 1926 to the secretary at 415 Hollingsworth Building Los Angeles California. Unpaid shares after March 24 1926 become delinquent and will be advertised for sale at public auction and sold on April 14 1926 to cover the delinquent assessment and sale costs. Frank W Clark secretary 415 Hollingsworth Bldg Los Angeles Calif.
For sale one pair of garage doors with hinges and bass priced at 8 dollars. Also for sale one male and three female Greyhound puppies six months old at 10 dollars each. Mail check to E D Barry Jr Covina California.
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