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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1928
Page
7
Tom Schofield of Amboy rests in Barstow this week while arranging sale of iron property. He walked eighteen miles from his car to a water hole after abandoning his vehicle while desert prospecting last week, seeking a safer route.
Chevrolet Motor Company surpassed a historical milestone by rolling out its millionth 1928 car in Flint last Tuesday amid heavy September production. W S Knudsen and other executives noted the achievement reflects strict precision and volume production. The record underscores public demand for the Bigger and Better model since January first.
Barstow's 1928 assessed valuation increases by 18480 over last year. District boundaries align with Barstow Grammar School. The district tax rate drops from 6.21 to 5.64, but a separate 7.20 special tax for Main street lighting and fire protection remains. Total taxes fall from 64127.15 in 1927 to 63507.68 this year, with a 619.47 net difference to taxpayers. Figures supplied by Vincent L. Roth County Auditor’s office.
The Board of Supervisors completed the official canvas showing 17 108 votes cast with 311 absent ballots. Frank A Leonard received 11 3388 and Jesse Olmey 6 301. C S Crain led in first district with 1 953 over Charles G Phillips 643. Tom O Williams won the Democratic county central committee seat and A L Doran won the Republican seat. Plus a California ruling says school holidays on Sunday shift to Monday unless local boards close schools. boards should avoid extra attendance but are not mandatory.
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