03 Oct 1929
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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1929
Page
1
Vote totals soar as US workers line up for final cash in the Barstow Printer’s automobile prize race. Leaders are tightly bunched with days left to gain momentum, urging allies to boost totals, rally courage, and finish strong in a neck-and-neck contest.
The Ludlow people host a Saturday night dance on October 5 with a five piece orchestra. Window cards and Barstow Printer indicate details. Attendees praise Ludlow hospitality. near midnight a supper is served as dancing pauses and the hall fills with tables.
Riley Witty of Needles former Barstow Harvey House manager is described as having a nervous breakdown and is hospitalized at Santa Fe hospital in Los Athletes.
Three men in a Packard traveling 40 to 50 mph collided with a Star touring car carrying four Hodge youths en route to Barstow dance. Star car damaged, Packard wheel damaged. driver Ray Connors cited for drunkenness and later released on bail. Victims treated in Barstow. case referred to Victorville court.
Alfalfa growers in Hinkley Valley and Harper Lake report high yields and rising prices. W A Davia produced 665 pounds per acre from twelve acres, two acres yielded 750 pounds each, Barton averaged 550 pounds from six acres, and 11 500 pounds came from 20 acres at Ea Seymour ranch with three hay cuttings. Over four tons per acre were harvested on Barton and Davis ranches, hay up to 24 dollars per ton. Five acres harvested on H C Bailey ranch, old Henning place opposite Santa Fe depot. Farmers expect prices over a hundred dollars per acre for alfalfa seed and multiple hay cuttings boosting Mojave River Valley land values.
W L Brock from the state traffic department in Daggett visited his Venice home earlier this week. Needles residents Mrs Hinkley Handerson and Mrs Fred Lobaugh spent the weekend in Barstow as guests of Mr and Mrs Hai Varr.
News of Friends to Barstow reports the Barstow Woman's Club gathering at Rose Inn on October 8 with Rev Isaac McRae to preach in Los Angeles October 6 and Rev M M Champion to supply the local pulpit for morning and evening services at 10 45 and 7 20. Everyone invited. Mrs George Henderson hosted her bridge club with an extra table honoring the new bride Mrs Alfred Henderson. A seven o clock two course supper followed with prizes awarded to Mrs Ben Zentmire and Miss Wickler. The Congregational church held Rally Day with 132 in Sunday school last Sunday. Billi Griffith bought a Standard Chevrolet coupe from Bauer and Sinton. Mrs L J Henderson is using a cane after spraining her ankle from a fall last Saturday.
Yermo church notes announce weekly bulletins for homes detailing activities. Last Sunday seats filled, choir seated with the audience. This Sunday the choir will present the message in song while Mr Layne illustrates each number with chalk and paint.
Duilius Shade visiting Barstow reports increased activity at the clay products works located about 30 miles west of Barstow. Dec Jones says a contract for 100 tons of clay daily is secured and he is in Los Angeles arranging machinery including a steam cover.
Daggett residents report updated travels and arrivals. John Mulcahy, LaMar mining owner, returns to Calico after months away in San Diego. Van Doran visits Newberry. Joe Goodrich came home from Western Borax Works. N K Millett was in San Bernardino Monday. Local roads now allow day trips Daggett to the County Seat. Frank McShane and several ladies drove to San Bernardino and back. J H Lica and mother return from Grand Canyon Bryce Canyon trip.
J H Cameron general superintendent of Interstate Telegraph Company announced a telephone and telegraph connection for Barstow seven miles southwest of the city at Leawood of Transcontinental Air Transportation Company. A teletype was installed at the airport and connections extend to all company airports under a contract with American Telephone and Telegraph. A Lenwood to Marston line and a double telegraph circuit link with Transcontinental lines via Daggett ensure steady service. Eleven workers installed the system led by local service man Dick Ferber. The Southern Sierras Power Company notes Barstow’s steady growth and promotes travel via Transcontinental Transportation to the new depot. Don Acklin joins Barstow Sierras force, succeeding Merc Hunter who left for the Santa Fe.
Miss Myrtle Meek and Henry Meek, both of Barstow, were quietly married in Las Vegas Nevada last Friday September 27 at 6 30 pm by Rev Sloan Baptist minister. Attending were Mr and Mrs Glenn Palmer. Meek wore a brown traveling frock. After a wedding supper the couple returned to Barstow. Hayes formerly night man at Tourist Garage now with Dillingham Bros. Meek is daughter of Mr and Mrs A R Meek and a 1928 Barstow high school graduate.
Halft acre home sites offered at 5000 dollars each with cash or terms. Located eight minutes from Harvey House with water available at 12 feet. Write P O Box 264 or see Willard L. Wright for details dated 10-3-17-31p.
Mrs. Chas. Garver and Mrs. Clyde Orr attended the all day session of the District meeting of Woman's Clubs at Muscoy Monday. The meeting was held in the Muscoy real estate office and luncheon was served on the spacious screened porch. An enjoyable, instructive program was reported.
Missionary rally at Barstow Bros Methodist Mission Coober South and Other. Mr and Mrs Albert A Miler have spent four years in Africa. Saturday evening at 7 30 there will be an stereopticon lecture showing views of the region. A full day with three services at 10 45, 2 50 and 9 2 by. All are invited. Rev Carrie Robb Supt.
Farmers and Barstow merchants met at the Rose Inn to reorganize the Mojave Valley Creamery and end the price war with Hill's Jersey Dairy. Agreement to buy Hill's dairy products boosts dairy cow herds and cash business. 80 shares offered, 60 subscribed at $100 each, remaining shares to producers.
Ludlow notes report George Bell and his parents visiting from Bangor Maine on Sunday September 27. Mrs Bell is sister to Mrs Reed a pioneer Ludlow resident. D W Lowe and family traveled to San Bernardino on business Saturday. A birthday party for Franque line OConnell. Miss Marydei cam among guests. Mrs Sidner Teble moved to Stockton. Glen Smith celebrated his eighth birthday with a school friends party on September 26. Mother’s meeting at Tedlowethod drew discussion of plans for the year.
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