(The following article appeared in "Circulation New, Published by the Los Angeles Times for Times Home Delivery and Street Sale Dealers", May, 1974)
Vic Smyth Retires After 37 Years as Mojave Dealer
When Vic Smythe (sic) started as the times dealer in Mojave in 1937, he had a daily of 130 papers and he didn't get them until 11 in the morning.
And that was if the train was running on schedule
When Vic retired in April after 37 wears as a dealer, his customers numbered about 1,500 every day and he got his papers considerably earlier than in 1937.
Vic and his wife Norma, are now retired in Encinitas-- a little cooler and closer to the ocean than the dry desert town where started his business. Over the years, Bic operated a camera shop and a cafe, in addition to his Times dealership.
Before moving to Mojave he worked as a carrier and dealers assistant for many years in and around Los Angeles.
Vic served on the Kern County Board of Trade, as president of the Mojave Lions Club and was a two term trustee of the local school district. He also has held many offices in the Mormon Church."
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