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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1929
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Chas Topping were traveling from Las Vegas to Los Angeles when two tires blew out causing the car to nearly overturn. They were unhurt. Mr Topping, previously injured in Los Angeles last year, remains on crutches for months. Their son Jack is now working in New York City.
George Henderson representing Barstow Kiwanis Club won first place in the Division oratorical contest held in Hemet speaking on My Value in Kiwanis. He will advance to the District Convention in Long Beach in November with a chance to reach the International Convention in Atlantic City next June. Attendees included Doctors Benson and others, and John Phillips of Banning was chosen Lieutenant Governor of the District.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a civil service examination for a Post Office Clerk in Barstow California. For details on requirements examination character and application blanks contact the Secretary Civil Service Board Post Office City promptly.
Baby Betty Louise arrived in a San Bernardino hospital on Monday to Mr. and Mrs A L Peck of Yermo. The Peck girls welcomed a baby sister, adding joy to the family.
Two best corner lots on the Highway near Barstow offer choice residence plots with easy terms and prices. Productive garden and alfalfa lands, well watered, close to Barstow. See or write Henderson & Nicklin, Barstow 10-24.
On the Greer ranch near Daggett a marauding coyote nearly killed Mrs Cat as she hesitated between leaping and looking. The animal escaped, leaving Mrs Cat with a stump and a wary approach to life on the ranch.
The Barstow Printer Subscription Campaign ends after six weeks with cash and prizes for candidates. Merchants urged to advertise to boost local business and circulation. Newswire incentives include advertising cuts and a four page colored comic supplement for readers. Contact the printer at telephone 191 to share news.
Barstow California October 19 1929 advisory board counts ballots in campaign finds fair play and declares winners Miss Rhoda McPherson Prize New Ford and Miss Nancy Gilham Atwater Kent Radio lead candidates. Also lists other winners and 20 percent payout to active cash reporters. State Architect notice outlines Contractors License Act and Prequalification of Bidders Act requiring licensing and qualification for public and private work starting August 14 1829 with thresholds above 200 dollars.
Rhoda McPherson publicly thanks new and old subscribers for helping her win a Ford automobile awarded as first prize in the Barstow Printer subscription contest. She congratulates other candidates and thanks tiernan and Johnson for fair conduct.
Calico miners struck more water Tuesday night while drilling a round of holes. A heavy flow forced the start of a second pumping unit. pumps are now 235 gallons per minute near a known ore vein, with several days needed to resume at that point. David Morgan of Zenda praised the outlook after visiting Wednesday. Ed Hall completed a survey of East Calico properties where operations will begin soon. Geologist Locke, in Calico Odessa for a week, expressed favorable impressions of the district.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Los Angeles California October 9 1929 notice Richard Sterling of Barstow California has filed notice of intention to make final 3 year soldiers and sailors proof to establish his claim to the land described at Barstow before George Henderson Notary Public November 20 1929 9 a m witnesses Meicherd H Kutch Frank Miller Moses F Tufts Arthur W Fletcher B B Smith Register Not Coal Land No Withdrawals Oct 17 to Nov 14
Effective November 1, the delivery truck will stop regular deliveries. Orders phoned to Ice Plant by 8:30 a.m. will be delivered the same day. Orders after 8:30 a.m. will be delivered the following day. One delivery daily to the business section of town.
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