New Form of Report Cards Adopted for County
San Bernardino county adopts a modern two sided report card emphasizing citizenship and academics. The card, to be sent home quarterly, marks progress and effort with guidance for parents to cooperate with teachers. Outstanding qualities are noted. extra activities like orchestra and gardens are credited. Mrs. Helen N. Baecht, Desert Committee Member.
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San Bernardino County
Helen N. Baecht
Desert Committee
Advertise In Your Home Town Paper
The Oswego Oregon Review quotes from the American Bankers Magazine on town advertising. It urges that every business and professional man be mentioned in local columns to show what is represented in town. A two line space can suffice. A town’s life relies on active broad advertisement.
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Oswego
Oregon
American Banker’s Magazine
Introducing Mr and Mrs Robison settle in Mojave valley
Mr and Mrs Robison claim eighty acres two miles west of Barstow with the highway dividing their land. Mrs Robison arrived from Los Angeles last week while Mr Robison has lived on the property seven months. The Robisons previously resided in Oregon and now enjoy the sunny Mojave valley. Paul Belle of South Pasadena, son-in-law of Mrs E T Hilils, visited Barstow.
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Paul Belle
South Pasadena
Barstow
E. T. Hilils
Children’s Book Week marks 12th anniversary
The twelfth anniversary of Children’s Book Week began on November 17. Libraries and publishers promote reading and book ownership among children. San Bernardino County Free Library sent Barstow Branch a display of new children’s books with posters to attract readers and aid in picking Christmas titles. Families and teachers are urged to visit the library to view the exhibit, which all books will circulate starting November 24.
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San Bernardino County
Foote Hosts Visitors From Michigan Visit Calico Hills
Mr and Mrs Erin Eaton and four children and Mrs Walters mother of Mrs Eaton traveled from Bald win Park to visit Mr and Mrs L M Foote. The Eaton party and Foote family are longtime friends from Michigan and enjoyed a trip to the Calico hills during their visit.
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Erin Eaton
Eaton
Walters
Baldwin Park
L. M. Foote
Mr. Foote
Michigan
Calico Hills
Courageous Edward A Filene Urges Bold Advertising
Edward A Filene of the Boston merchants insists that brother merchants must advertise boldly and courageously, presenting items people want and can benefit from owning. He argues great business success will come from leaders who are both truthful and courageous advertisers.
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Edward A. Filene
Boston
California to War on Illiteracy A State Advisory Group Formed
Secretary Ray Lyman Wilbur appointed a California Advisory Committee on Illiteracy to cooperate with the National Advisory Committee. State Superintendent Vierling Kersey to chair, with a goal to reduce illiteracy after 1920 census showed California had 95 000 illiterates and the nation five million illiterates.
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California
Hoon
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Secretary of the Interior
Vierling Kersey
Kersey
Wilbur
United States
England
Germany
Switzerland
Norway
Denmark
Japan
National Advisory Committee On
Paper and Write an Average Letter to a Six Weeks Comes
A brief instructional note discusses composing an average letter addressed to a person six weeks after an event. The guidance covers tone and clarity, urging concise wording and direct expression of purpose. It emphasizes courteous format and a straightforward request or update.
Barstow Alumni Form New Basketball Team
Six Barstow high school alumni have formed a basketball team and are active in practice games this week. The members include Mrs. Margaret Palmer Mrs. Margaret Gleibe Gibson Myrtle Meek Olga Riczardini Mrs. Edith Cooper and Helen Jones.
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Barstow High School
Margaret Palmer
Margaret (Gleibe) Gibson
Myrtle Meek
Olga Riczardini
Edith Cooper
Helen Jones
Mining is Foundation of Civilization
A concise historic view notes mining as the world's oldest industry beside agriculture, shaping civilization through metals like copper and iron that enabled tools, weapons, and essential modern conveniences across electricity, medicine, transport, and industry.
Mechanical Age underscores metal role in modern industry
The text notes that world history is marked by metal-based eras such as the Iron and Copper Ages and asserts we now live in the Mechanical Age, where metals of all kinds remain essential to industry and society.
Non-Responsibility Notice for Buick Garage Barstow
A November 3 1930 notice states Ray Hook has sold all rights in the Buick Garage business in Barstow California and will not be responsible for debts contracted after that date. The notice is dated November 13 1930.
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Barstow
California
Buick Garage
Ray Hook
Cystex Toast Promises Fast Relief for Urinary Discomfort
An ad from Cunningham Pharmacy promotes Cystex Toast to ease bladder irritation and leg pains. It claims action within 15 minutes, boosts energy and sleep, and offers a Tron-Clad Guarantee with a 600 money-back promise.
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MR. and
Mrs. Robison
Children's Book Week
Mrs. Foote
Tennie McKinnon
Waycott’s
San Bernardino
Adlerika
Mmre
M. Guan
Cunningham Pharmacy
Beacon Tavern
Russell E. Riley
Riley
Elmer A. Riley
Flower Street
Los Angeles
Calif
Beacon Cafe
Beacon
Tiernan
Barstow Printer Building
Pendleton’s Market and Grocery
Hotpoint
Ensign Electric Service
Phare
General Electric Radios
Postal Telegraph
Bidg
Millett’s Dining Room
Daggett, California
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