County Scholarship Exam Set For May First Saturday
The Annual County Scholarship examination will be held the first Saturday in May at the County School Superintendent's office. The top county student earns a University of Arizona scholarship worth 500 dollars, with eligibility restricted to ages sixteen to twenty-five and graduates of a four year county high school. Applicants must notify the County School Superintendent of their intent and will be tested in geometry English algebra and science plus two of history Latin French German Spanish or a second science.
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University of Arizona
Arizona Delegation Heads to National Good Roads Meet
Governor Campbell names twenty seven Arizonans to attend the seventh annual National Good Roads Convention in Mineral Wells Texas from April 14 to 19. Cochise county sends many others including Secretary Gardner of the road commission and likely several supervisors. The meeting aims to decide the Bankhead Military Highway route through Arizona to the West coast.
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Campbell
Arizona
Mineral Wells
Texas
Cochise County
Gardner
Road Commission
Bankhead Military Highway
Red Cross Thanks After Dance for Benson Boys Support
The Red Cross thanks contributors to a dance for the Benson boys and praises Miss Kempf for organizing, Mr. Loughran for the hall, and the musicians and refreshment providers. Door receipts totaled 29 dollars to help frame the flags. Work ships Friday April 25. Mail names before May 1 to claim service medals. only four hundred hour workers have registered.
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The
Red Cross
Benson
Bilious Troubles Benefit from Chamberlain's Tablets
Promote a healthy liver and relief from bilious disorders with Chamberlain's Tablets. They aid appetite and banish dull feelings, restoring zest and digestion.
Soldiers Given Preference in Reconstruction Work
Dr. W. B. Beauchamp, head of the Centenary Campaign for the M E Church South, says returning soldiers will be given jobs first. A drive May 18 to 25 seeks $115 million, with $35 million from the church, to fund churches, schools, and employment programs for veterans. The plan includes bricklayers, carpenters, architects, and professional help, ensuring veterans gain first access to opportunities.
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W.B. Beauchamp
M. KE. Church
South
Methodist Church
M. B. Church
Tombstone Prospector Fred Bennett Recovering from Flu
Fred Bennett a well known local cattle man is able to be about after a week long illness with influenza. His wife and children remain confined to their beds but are on the road to recovery as well.
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Tombstone
Fred Bennett
Benson Garage Expert Repairing on Fifth Street
Whooping cough remedies praised and Chamberlain's cough remedy recommended to ease cough and phlegm. Local repair shop Benson Garage on Fifth Street advertised expert repair services.
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Chamberlain
Benson
Fifth Street
Road Bond Issue Discussed at Cochise County Meeting
Delegates from Cochise County gather for a good roads meeting to advise the Board of Supervisors on calling a bond election. The group unanimously supports the bond and names a committee to draft a resolution and determine the bond amount and spending plan if approved.
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Douglas
Cochise County
Good Roads
Board of Supervisors
Sanitation plea urges Benson to clean premises now
The district health officer urges Benson and nearby residents to maintain sanitary homes and yards to prevent health hazards. He asks citizens to report nuisances and to ensure all structures from cow sheds to cesspools are clean, stressing collective duty for public health.
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Benson
R. EB. Franklin, M. D
Benson Couple Are Married in Tombstone
Hay Gobble and Miss Margaret R. Sabin were married in Tombstone last Saturday afternoon after obtaining a license. The 17 year old bride is daughter of John H. Sabin. the 22 year old groom is son of a dairyman near Pomerene and works at Short Line Motor Co. garage. The couple returned home for family dinners with both families.
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Margaret R. Sabin
Tombstone
C. W. Stark
Congregational Church
John H. Sabin
San Pedro
Curran Place
Pomerene
Short Line Motor.Co
Chautauqua Week Delivers Entertaining Worthwhile Program
The Chautauqua held for three days the 16th 17th and 18th met patrons expectations with a varied program. The Fighting Yanks Bellino Taylor Company and the Columbians provided musical entertainment while lectures inform and instruct. Benson business leaders signed on for another year.
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Bellino-Taylor Company
The
Columbians
Benson
Chautauqua
Easter Services At First Presbyterian Church
Sunday school starts at ten with graded classes for all ages led by Superintendent Chas C Cash. Easter service at eleven conducted by church youth. At eight in the evening the pastor delivers From Jerusalem to Jerusalem with special Easter music.
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First Presbyterian Church
William Brown
Chas. C. Cash
Jerusalem
Benson Motor Co Offers Generator and Battery Repairs
Bring in your generators and batteries that need working on to the Benson Motor Co. They can take care of them.
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Benson Motor Co
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Cochise County State Bank
Just
Benson Lumber and Commer
Cial Company
John Deere Plow
Benson Lumber and Commercial Co
E.A. Brown
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DR. W. 5B. Beauchamp
Benson Garage
Ighter
Levi Strauss & Co
San Francisco
Koveralls Reg
U.S
PAT
Levi Strauss & CQ
C.E. Goetz
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