27 Nov 1919
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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1919
Page
1
Glen E Plumb outlined his plan for railroad nationalization to the National Labor party convention in Chicago amid enthusiastic reception. Delegates formed a marching line shouting We want the Plumb plan now.
Barstow readers learn that the county Farm Bureau expands boys and girls club work for winter. Four contests begin December with pig feeding, pig breeding, calf club, and egg laying, offering multiple prizes and judging criteria. University of California expert R W Ralston will assist starting December. schools and children urged to enroll promptly through the Harmer Advisor office.
Town residents attend Elks meeting in San Bernardino and holiday travel fans out. snowfall in Barstow Thanksgiving surprises locals as drought era residents cope with mild weather. Key figures Lubin Henderson Lloyd Tiernan and Mrs. Benedict host events while railroad safety wins national notice.
Mrs A Craig hosted an all day quilting party with a cafeteria style dinner at noon featuring roast chicken and dressing. Guests included Mrs Walter Roberts Mrs J Burnsides Mrs J Sloan and several others enjoying a festive afternoon despite a few pricked fingers.
In San Francisco on November 26 an organization of housewives started an education campaign urging a bread boycott aimed at lowering the price of 17 cent bread. The campaign cites economy measures urged by United States Attorney Annette Adams.
B W Shaper county agent notes a big development in work among boys and girls with increasingly successful results anticipated and expresses sincerity.
Mrs. George Deskins hosted a Thursday afternoon event in San Bernardino honoring Mrs. J. J. Piper. The afternoon featured witty entertainment and prize winners Mrs. T. F. McCue, Mrs. J. Sloan, Mrs. W. McFadyen and Mrs. Benedict. Luncheon followed at five with a long guest list including Mrs. Warnick, Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Roth, Mrs. McDougall, Mrs. Bagby, Mrs. O'Brien, Mrs. Gouldin, Mrs. Darwell, Mrs. McQue, Mrs. Shotwell, Mrs. Sloan, Mrs. Deskins and others.
Formerly due January 1 the state motor vehicle license fee now due February. Instructions will be mailed between January 1 and 15 and owners are urged not to file until they receive guidance.
Randsburg reports on time trains under federal control and a dance in Barstow speculation. The big mine shows high grade ore with a growing low grade body east and south of the main shaft as development advances. Managers Kelly Tipler Klapproth Schmidt Blue push leases and sinking. owners anticipate pay ore and new machinery. Old timers return to camp as Clyde Kuptle and wife arrive from Little Bear Valley to escape Mojave winter.
Miss Paxton and Miss McNeese hosted teachers at their home while Ruth Love joined the orchestra as pianist replacing Madge Toland who left due to health. A bake sale was chaperoned by Miss McNeese. The pair spent a weekend at Mrs Gmeers. The high school plans a country fair after Christmas using every room. report cards for the first quarter were issued last Friday.
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