07 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1920
Page
1
Values increase with depth at the Big Silver mine in Randsburg as a new strike below 300 feet nears pure metal potential. An expert predicts ore values to reach 2000 feet, noting reduced transport costs could yield quick profits.
In Louisville Kentucky Judge Er nest Clark of the Kentucky Court of Appeals granted an injunction to W W Gregg, a Louisville and Nashville passenger conductor, preventing replacement by William Pennybaker under a seniority rule. The court ruled the railway adjustment board lacked jurisdiction after federal administration ceased and that the seniority rule cannot displace a passenger conductor for a freight conductor. It was noted as the first civil court contest of its kind.
Barstow students enrolled at the University of California join statewide outreach urging voters to support Amendment No. 12. Pauline Carter Wallace Miller Mary D Hillis and Mable W Hill are active, with Miller on the publicity committee. They plan a local appeal hoping for strong San Bernardino county support.
Harding College and Cox Roosevelt clubs form in this district as R S Smith returns to Trona. California weather, rail shifts, and a raft of travel, family news, theater ads, and regional events fill this week’s town pages.
Joseph Harmon and his wife, residents of Hinkley, were seen in town yesterday for business matters.
An official party of thirty representatives from nine states arrives in Barstow on October 23 for the National Park to Park Highway dedication. They seek a hundred million dollar congressional appropriation to replace dirt roads with a hard surface road, promising tripled tourist traffic and increased farm land values.
A Sunday baseball clash between Daggett and Water finished 12 to 11 for Water. Umpire J D Lowman officiated. The report notes visitors B H Nichola and family returning from a six week Arizona New Mexico auto trip, and locals including Arthur E Bell visiting Daggett. A derailment delayed two trains at the Water siding. Local residents listed include Clara Bell Clyde Edgar and the Alf couple with Grace Toenise and Eleanor Funk.
A political meeting is announced for Monday night October 11 at the Fletcher opera house. Judge Adock of Los Angeles will discuss the League of Nations, with additional speakers from San Bernardino promoting Phelan and Dickson. All are invited.
The article notes a large party of dance fans journeying to Trona on Saturday to honor the Trona younger set at a Randsburg dancing carnival. It mentions three auto parties from Johannesburg and Randsburg returning Sunday and claims the experiences prove that fact is stranger than fiction.
A government aircraft landed at Barstow municipal field Sunday the first to touch down since its layout. Lt Haverson and Sgt Dotta piloted the craft from Crissy Field San Francisco totaling about four hours in flight with stops at Bakersfield and Barstow. They dined with Santa Fe Division Superintendent Christie and planned Grand Canyon filming for Pax Film Company to aid recruiting. They expect to return next week and urged cement anchors to replace rock markers to protect the aircraft.
Nal Peded marks 378th anniversary recalling Juan Rodiguez Cabrillo sailing from San Diego to the coast and discovering what is now San Pedro. A San Pedro commemoration runs from 10 a.m. to midnight with invitations sent to Wilmington-San Pedro residents and vows to honor the event’s historical importance.
The Standard Oil Company painters work in Barstow while Agent Thompson is fitted with a near new plant for dispensing the company products. The entire site is repainted and tanks relettered, highlighting the plants as assets to the community and a model for other property owners.
Barstow Union High School announced class and staff advisers. New officers were elected with Floyd Haws as president, Inez Howe as vice president, and Charles Burden as athletic manager. Sophomore and freshman classes organized with listed officers. Enrollment is 51 with four seniors remaining. Sophomores plan a party soon.
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