In 1998, the Ector County library celebrated its 60th anniversary. Also during 1938, the first electric traffic signals were installed on Grant street at the Pearl, Fifth and Eighthstreet intersections. St. Mary's Catholic parish is established with the Rev. Peter Morsch as its first pastor. The Barstow Independent School District is established. Fair Labor Standards Act sets a federal minimum wage of 25 cents per hour for workers involve din interstate commerce.
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