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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1930
Page
5
In a lengthy critique the Barstow Union High School District faces a $60,000 bond issue on March 28. The author questions timing and transparency, arguing voters should know expenditures and future board plans, and suggests moving to a new site with sale of the current property to fund a modern building.
Cards have been printed for three dances in one week. The first, at Ludlow on Saturday night March 15, features Alo and His Californians for a St Patrick dance. Barstow hosts a second St Patrick dance on Monday March 17 with Aimberson's Arkansaw Travelers. A third dance is planned for Wednesday March 19 in Yermo with the Los Angeles Union Pacific orchestra. A Los Angeles Division Safety meeting occurs at 9 A M that morning, followed by the Yermo dance.
Mr and Mrs Richard Hendry of Compton California bought a 25 acre tract in Hinkley Valley from H H Briggs and expect to start a chicken business soon. They ordered the Barstow Printer to be sent to their home as soon as purchase completed, establishing contact with their new residence.
Barstow Union High School trustees determine bond request based on three architect estimates for a new building and remodeling of the existing one. Figures include plumbing wiring heating at 38500 for the new unit plus 6350 for remodeling and furniture aligned with rising enrollment.
The proposal outlines a new building and enlarged classrooms in the old building, replacing the heating plant, and installing new equipment for Domestic Science, Manual Training, Science and Sewing along with typewriters. It notes 18,650 for price fluctuations and incidental expenses, with total project figures of 6 600 and 60,000 dollars. It states only the needed amount to adequately fund the school will be charged against the district, describing the estimate as conservative.
Mr and Mrs B F Gauldin travel Saturday to Chicago where Mr Gauldin will attend a three day convention of the American Railway Engineers Association. Mr Gauldin serves as roadmaster for this division.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Christianson motored into San Bernardino Sunday and enjoyed the day. The fire engine was called out Thursday noon. A bridge on the Bear Valley road was on fire. The origin was unknown.
The piece entices readers to visit Mexico in a nostalgic travel voice. It contrasts ancient and medieval imagery with modern touches like a sightseeing bus and tractor, inviting exploration before tourism alters the landscape. It praises sunlit seas and Old Spain music.
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