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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1930
Page
5
Thanksgiving notes from the region list gatherings in Santa Barbara Long Beach Los Angeles San Bernardino San Marino and nearby communities. Families including Meek Wilson Henderson Hammill Clark Sullivan Hill Cunningham Alf and relatives shared meals with extended kin and planned returns after the holiday period.
Jim Mudgett of Las Veras Nevada spent Thanksgiving with his parents Mr and Mrs Al Mudgett of Barstow. Mrs E A Mudgett of Nacog, mother of Al Mudgett, was also present Thanksgiving day. She will spend a few weeks with the family.
Mrs Ina Marvin and sons hosted Thanksgiving at Harry Kelly's home with Ben Kelly and Helen Hallman of Beaumont joining. Ruth Marvin from Yuma Arizona visited sister Mrs Fred Goellner. Mr and Mrs Goellner Ruth Marvin and Mr and Mrs Walter Reinhardt were guests at Pete Mortensen's home.
Joe Sanchez of Amboy purchases one of the new special Chevrolet sedans from Bauer and Slaton.
Col. G. E. Wheaton of Newberry spent Tuesday as a Barstow visitor. The colonel has spent many years in the mining industry of the desert country and holds valuable mineral property.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miratti of Santa Barbara and Mr. and Mrs. Thos R Wilson of Barstow were hosted by the Furnace Creek Inn manager last weekend. Miratti leases the Beacon Tavern in Barstow, with Wilson serving as its resident manager.
Lloyd Hudson and Mrs. Van Aman siblings Myron Wolverton Gladys Smith and Margaret Mount of Los Angeles spent the weekend at the Van Aman home. On Sunday the party with their host enjoyed a motor trip to Calico and nearby points.
Robert Thames, a well known switch man in the local yards, returned on Thanksgiving day from Chicago bringing home a bride.
Barstow high school opens 1930-31 basketball season Tuesday December 9 with Lancaster high school visiting Barstow at 3 p m Coach Brady has built a fast squad from last year s A and B teams with several players trying out and a full schedule including five visiting schools The season features games at Barstow and several away contests through February 27 with Bonita in Barstow and other matches listed.
A carload of 10000 license plates arrived from Los Angeles for distribution to county motorists. San Bernardino will have an inland branch of the state division of motor vehicles at 263 Third Street with Captain C. Jay Boone in charge. The office opens by December 15 when plates go on sale. Motorists need vehicle registration and the standard fee. A county credit board of local merchants has been formed with Pioneer Service Company representatives presiding.
A Friday gathering at the Boy Scout building drew twenty one Barstow business representatives to form a new credit association. The event showcased local merchants uniting to discuss cooperative financing and mutual support for community commerce.
Harry Williams of Los Angeles visited friends in Yermo over the Thanksgiving holidays. He formerly lived in Yermo. Glenn Calaway of Upland also visited friends here for Thanksgiving and formerly lived in Yermo.
Advert says kidney and bladder irritation cause sleep loss backache and nervousness. It claims Cystex acts within 15 minutes, improves rest and energy, and is backed by an iron clad guarantee. Available for 60 cents at Cunningham Pharmacy.
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