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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1928
Page
8
The piece praises private operation since the war, noting railroads rebuilt organizations, increased tonnage capacity, and greater efficiency. It credits improvements in equipment, reduced costs, higher earnings, and quicker turnover, presenting 1927 as a year of gratifying transportation progress and constructive factors for business.
Ninety one of the 247 state traffic force officers in counties were injured in the past year with three killed and four disabled for life. Casualties include broken noses and fingers, bruises, and contusions. Chief Frank G. Snook notes a 37 percent casualty loss, higher than wartime army losses, urging motorists to see officers as human and dangerous workmen on the roads.
The St Francis dam collapse in Southern California on March 12 marked the fifth U S disaster since January 1 that required Red Cross relief. The organization assisted 77 domestic disasters last year in addition to 20 abroad.
The Department of Agriculture reports a further drop in the U S farm horse population in 1927 by about 604000, though the value rises four percent. Farmers increasingly use power for labor reduction as tractor use grows, with over 150000 added in 1926 and a expected rise in 1927. Fordson dealer A L Doran notes record low tractor prices and savings.
Mrs J C Thomson and Mrs George Cunningham hosted a bridge party Friday evening for twenty eight friends. Prizes included a tapestry high score, a bathing suit bag second and an overnight bag third. Light fare with galatin vegetable salad and chocolate confections served. Also listings for sale and rent notices and local real estate offers from Barstow California.
Western Pacific Oil Company announces a 24th 4 cent per share assessment levied March 14 1928 payable by April 16 1928 to the secretary at 415 Hollingsworth Building Los Angeles California. Delinquent shares by April 16 1928 will be sold at public auction on May 7 1928 to cover the assessment costs. Frank W Clark secretary.
Executor Claude J Whatley announces to creditors and all claimants against Mamie E Honey deceased they must file claims with vouchers within four months of first publication with the San Bernardino Superior Court or at the Duckworth and Larrison law office in San Bernardino. Date March 15 1928. Duckworth Harrison Attorneys for Executor. First Pub 3 22 28 to 4 19 28.
Electors in Minneola School District San Bernardino California will vote on March 30 1928 on a tax measure to raise about 400 dollars to enlarge the present school building Elmer Newbrough Clerk First published March 3 1928 to April 12 1928
Barstow visitors Herbert Gouldin 25 and Elizabeth Francis 27 spent the weekend in Barstow. Filorende Topping 25 and friends traveled to Needles for the Barstow Needles game. Alumni boys played on Barstow's team Sunday March 18 in Needles.
NEWBERRY News notes a Wednesday gathering at the Fairview School with teacher Mrs. Idela Justesen. Arbor Day program followed a picnic lunch, trees and vines planted to beautify the grounds, and praise for District Supervisor Mrs. Gladys L. Potter.
C F Arends motored to San Bernardino on Wednesday where he met his daughter Miss Phyllis who is to enjoy a week long vacation at home.
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