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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1928
Page
3
Elko SF Van Leer, a well known local auto mobile man, habitually carries loose tobacco. While riding in the country he stuffed tobacco into his pipe, struck a match, and a loud bang left only a stem in his teeth. A 22 shell had blasted the bowl into fragments, causing a dramatic scare.
Lost horn rimmed glasses. Reward offered for return. Contact Jack Topping. May 24 entry under note.
The New England States Society picnic is set for Decoration Day, Wednesday May 30, at Sycamore Grove Park Los Angeles with a separate state section for friends to meet. Dr Geo H MacNeill will lead activities and open county registers for each state. Hot maple syrup coffee and baked beans will be provided. attendees should bring other lunches. A program of national and old time songs and Memorial Day addresses will be presented.
Classified ad notes affordable lots between the High School and Railway Station with paved streets and utilities, priced from 100 to 350, offered by Henderson & Nicklin, Barstow. Also lists St Joseph's Church Sunday Masses at 8:00 and 9:30 with English and Spanish sermons and Saturday Sunday School at 8:00, led by Rev. C. T. Kerfs.
James Moore of the Stan dard Oil plant notes more families moving onto farming land in the district over the past year. Bauer and Slaton at Central Garage promote real bargains in used Chevrolet vehicles this week.
The local Mexican colony, about 60 members, invites the town to a Gran Kermeéss carnival this Saturday at 7 PM. The program at the club house on Seventh near the Highway features a Mexican orchestra, a dance, and served tamales and enchiladas.
Mr and Mrs George King traveled to Liverside as visitors recently, enjoying local sights and hospitality during their stay in the area.
Real estate ad from Henderson and Nicklin promotes low prices and easy terms for business lots near Barstow's business center. Encourages quick investment with proximity to main area and highway access. Contact Henderson & Nicklin for details.
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