05 Mar 1947
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Newspaper
Arizona Daily Sun
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1947
Page
1
A Bureau of Reclamation official outlines the vast potentialities of the Colorado River Basin. The report highlights extensive irrigation, hydroelectric power, and mineral wealth, notes growing population and industry, and stresses advancing development while unresolved state water and project questions linger.
Funeral services for Emery Partyman will be held at Sedona School with pallbearers named. Family reports ages and relations, including Mrs. Marah Coith and two daughters Mrs. Ellen Hen ns Angeles and Salli, with details on attendees and travel.
Williams report outlines a meeting of motel operators to be held April 13 at Williams. The gathering aims to discuss coaching improvements and preparation for an upcoming period. Officers elected include Cafes as president and a vice president, with Mrs secretary-treasurer and others named.
The fragmented text discusses agriculture and industry expansion and a staged water allocation plan. It references a national effort to develop infrastructure, with mentions of winter timing and responsibility for recommendations. It notes life insurance in the United States and a connection to heritage contexts, plus representation of staged developments.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention deaths and social events including Mrs Allen and Mrs Michaels. References to the Canyon Chamber of Commerce and a secretary role appear alongside vague mentions of Las Vegas and a hotel, with no clear dates or full names due to garbled text.
Local musicians will participate in a Phoenix concert series featuring former students and attendees. The event spans Sunday through Saturday with multiple performances at Bel J Meta and nearby venues, highlighting new and returning artists. The schedule includes workshops, evening shows, and a closing session on May 1 with extended sets and collaborations.
At the regular board meeting Monday, three appointments were approved: Tischer Scinnel to an assistant gubernatorial officer role and two deputy sheriff posts. Also noted were resignations and related staffing changes as officials discussed routine business.
Four Yuman residents narrowly escaped death on Tuesday when a vehicle overturned during a collision. All four occupants survived uninjured, including Mrs. Doc 1, Green Bay, and Janet, with family members listed among the passengers.
Nominations for officers were made and three new members were initiated by the Flagstaff Elks at their Tuesday night meeting. Balloting and state convention candidates were set, with Andy Wolf and others slated for leadership roles.
Easter Seals to aid Arizona's coupled and handicapped children are being organized this week across Coconino County led by Rev. George Gonder, chair of the Easter Seal sale. The 1917 drive opens March 1 with local organizers including Leland Carmar, PF Moore, Dr A J Mackey, Dr Alfred Brooksby, and G P Pevator as funds support transportation, clinics, braces, and orthopedic shoes for state crippled children and nonresident victims in need.
A fragment notes a domestic scene as an unnamed narrator comments on a domestic life. The text hints at a recurring demand for entry to a house and an eye to the middle of a life, with garbled author initials suggesting a literary clipping.
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