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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1931
Page
3
Blod B Tiernan, owner and publisher, lists rates for State Press Assn and Nat Editorial Assn memberships. One year costs 2.00, six months 1.25, three months available. Tic
In a Barstow Legion Post turnover, L C Powell lauded members for cooperation and growth in membership. He stressed strong leadership for progress across local groups including the Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis, urging active committees, engagement, and hospitality as Barstow eyes steady advancement along two major highways.
Mr and Mrs George Leak leave Barstow October first to reside in Newhall He has served two years as manager of the Shell Oil Company in Barstow after starting as station in charge Following promotions from truck driver to salesman and district manager he is now named manager of the Newhall district for Shell Oil The Barstow post will be relieved by J F Belsher who is being transferred to staff the local operations
Maytag owners are informed that a company service man will be here next week. Those needing service should contact Mrs. Mudgett, the local agent, at the Creamery door.
Committees nationwide seek ideas to ease unemployment. The legislative committee will meet in Sacramento next Monday to discuss possible state remedies. Public input is invited with suggestions to be sent by Saturday to the Printer for forwarding to Sacramento.
Rev Edward D Gayard D P D superintendent of the Southern California Congregational Conference will preach at the Congregational church both morning and evening on Sunday September 27 All are urged to attend Miss Carrie Robb pastor of the Barstow Mission left today to attend the district meeting of Pasadena district in Riverside from Thursday to Sunday night
Helendale residents chronicle visits and travels to San Jose Riverside and Pomona for the Los Angeles County Fair. Local families host guests from San Bernardino Detroit and Detroit while Mojave Marl Company displays at Pomona and prepares chalk shipments to Los Angeles. Community events include farm updates,市场 flair, and highway foreman duties in Helendale with E B Krause and E C Denny noted.
A dated plea calls for decisive leadership to revive the economy. It urges capitalists, laborers, farmers, bankers, railroads, and stores to cooperate, praising J Pierpont Morgan and Harriman while envisioning a Roosevelt era leader with “Big Stick” grit as the path to recovery. The author signs as J George Conner.
The Southern California Sector hosts the 91st Division Association reunion on Saturday October 8 1931 at Patriotic Hall located at 1816 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles California. The event gathers veterans for remembrance and fellowship in a formal ceremony.
Department of the Interior announces that Alexander Bridge of Hinkley California, holder since March 26 1928 of Homestead Entry No 045034 for land in section 31 township 10 north range 3 west, has filed intent to prove up final three year proof before the U S Register in Los Angeles on November 4 1931 at 9 am. Witnesses named: Thomas Lockhart Bertha L Lockhart Pearl May Sloan W H Sloan. Acting Register Louis Vandenhook. Non coal No withdrawals. Published Sept 24 to Oct 22.
Mrs Gwen Behr of Yucca Loma Rancho visits Barstow and rekindles desert appeal. She toured Rand district mining camps with Ralph Fullerton, Interstate Telegraph official, and viewed Co E Williams unusual mineral and non metallic display. Prominent Hollywood and New York guests visit for desert ambience.
Mrs. Harry Hoskins fell from a ladder Saturday morning while cleaning walls at her home. The ladder collapsed leaving her with a broken right heel. She will be confined to bed for several weeks.
Local radio listeners are informed of the broadcasting of authorized Christian Science lectures by Ws Stuart Booth C S B of Denver member of the Board of Lectureship First Church of Christ Scientist Boston Mass The schedule lists Thursday Oct 1 from 12 10 to 12 50 noon over KNX and Friday Oct 2 at 8 p m over KFOX Long Beach.
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