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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1930
Page
4
A 1930 Western Newspaper Union piece extols workers from desk to bench for performing duties with pride. It lauds merchants, mechanics, clerks and laborers for completing tasks, earning fair pay, and standing tall, with the Master saying well done to diligent workers.
Hodge correspondent reports Roy Hendricks of Ford Long Beach visits Mojave Valley with family. The Championathon participants Dick Hall and partners, former Helendale residents, are nearing finish after long hours with no rest. Crowds praise Hall as likely winner as Mojave River Valley rivals rest before forthcoming results. Two hold up men received five year sentences in Folsom for the prior robbery of H I Jay, with more details elsewhere.
Immigration officials report a surge of motor touring parties into Mexico from Nogales, with visits rising from 2 per week to 10 or 12 daily. Most travelers are honeymooners driven by interest in the proposed International Pacific Highway from Nogales to Mexico City, signaling a tourism wave since last spring.
Emergency road service officials of the Automobile Club of Southern California warn that running out of gasoline causes trouble. Dirt collected in the tank is drawn into the fuel line with the last of the supply and may clog the flow.
Desert highways signposted and cooled by season entice motorists to Death Valley and surrounding routes. Tonopah and Tidewater railroad head W. W. Cahill reports improving roads and new hotels while Barstow offers overnight stays for travelers.
Barstow Union High School District in regular session on June 8, 1930 resolved to sell six district lots not suited for school use. Proceeds will fund a suitable athletic ground and future expansion. Minimum bids set per lot, cash terms, with bids due December 2, 1930 to Leon P Whitney, Clerk of the Board.
Plans from the California Newspaper Publishers Association and Star Chamber of Commerce forecast 1981 as a year of unprecedented fiestas in California. Motoring and tourism will boost events beyond the days in the year, expanding hundreds of regular activities statewide with expanded prizes for letters inviting eastern visitors.
Mrs Abbie Gripman about ninety dies aboard Santa Fe Train No 2 en route from San Francisco to Minneapolis near Kramer. Body to Barstow then shipped to Richmond for cremation. High School Board offers several residence lots at minimum prices of 500 and 750 dollars. bids may raise price.
Mr and Mrs Robert Greer of Yermo and Mr and Mrs Ely of Pasadena spent Sunday at Hermosa Beach fishing. Bob Greer caught twenty one mackerel while Mrs Greer took seven. Mrs Greer and Mrs Ely are sisters.
Mrs Sander and Mr Whiticar bought La Meda Cafe last Thursday evening. The restaurant was previously owned and run by a Japanese owner. Mrs Sander arrived in Barstow from San Francisco.
The old traveled road in Section 30 Township 6 North Range 11 East is superseded by U S 66. A hearing is set for Monday November 24 1930 at 11 a m in the Board of Supervisors office Court House San Bernardino. Harry L Allison County Clerk agit Ex Officio Clerk of the Board.
Department of the Interior notice states David B Thompson of Daggett California filed intent to make final three year proof to establish a homestead claim for lands in sections 26 and 27 township and range with witnesses listed and a December 18 1930 hearing before the Register of the Los Angeles Land Office. No withdrawals recorded. 11-6 to 12-4-30.
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