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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1929
Page
9
A Buick roadster with Illinois license 618624 was checked in at Daggett inspection by Tom McClanagan. The car, owned by Pilot Stowe, was driven toward Los Angeles by the pilot's step-brother after his T A T plane crashed into Taylor Mountain in New Mexico last week.
Department of the Interior announces Harry C. Buckmaster seeks to cancel Carlo Castamagna’s homestead entry No. 037938 for Land in Section 2 Township 10 N Range 3 West. Buckmaster alleges nonresidence and abandonment. Castamagna must answer within twenty days after the fourth publication, with service proof. Published September 19, 26 and October 3 and 10, 1929.
The Yermo Union Church notes report a steady rise in Sunday School attendance, now targeting one hundred. Mrs. Jackson of Calico joins as new primary teacher, replacing her former post in Boston. A new C E president, Miss LaVan Peck, begins an enthusiastic year. Choir practice Fridays at 7 30 p m prepares for an all Sundays service. A midweek meeting notes $37 pledged to buy exterior paint. Children’s Bible study runs Wednesdays 4 to 5 p m.
A meditation on affectionate bonds and the fleeting moment when love must travel from heart to lips. The piece warns against neglecting spoken affection, noting a future quiet summons from beyond the skies and the regret of unspoken love. It urges guarding against coldness toward blessings felt daily.
Short reflective piece urging mindful living and gratitude for life air water and food. It asks how public display of our thoughts would alter daily choices and emphasizes dependence on the Great Creator and the fleeting nature of wasted time.
A church notes a weekly scripture suggestion citing Matthew 11 28 Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest for reflection and encouragement due this week.
Barstow Kiwanis Club and ladies hosted an indoor baseball event at the Rose Inn last Thursday. Dinner preceded performances by Mr. and Mrs. Val Wiethoff, violin and piano, plus dancing by Master Jack Allenbruch. Judge J. Olney spoke on Sham and Shoddy and public affairs.
Engineer Harry Kelly was taken to Los Angeles Santa Fe hospital on Friday. His condition and whether he underwent surgery remain unclear. Mrs. Kelly is in the city to be near him. Mrs. Kelly returned from Los Angeles Thursday claiming he was operated on and is recovering well. M B Slaughter, Southern Sierras Power Company superintendent, is in Barstow this week noting many improvements since last May and praising the new Richfield station with its beacon and flood lights. The Barstow Printer thanks the Fox Theatre manager for a September 20 invitation to attend the opening in San Bernardino. U L Northup, Santa Fe agent at Newberry, enjoys the new paved highway in a sporty Oldsmobile after Buick dealers’ efforts to sell. he prefers Olds. Both cars are well regarded on the desert and easy for women drivers.
Lela McKinnon and Helen Cane of Glendale spent the weekend with Miss McKinnon’s aunt Mrs Tennie McKinnon. Ethel Ehlert, formerly of Barstow, visited friends here Sunday evening and returned last week from Chicago after a summer there. She will stay with her daughter in Victorville for a few weeks.
Clinton McKinnon arrived home Wednesday after visiting relatives in Texas and reports a snow storm on Pikes Peak during his return trip. He will leave Friday for Redlands to enter Redlands University and serve as business manager of the school paper this year, having been editor last term.
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