Red Cross Dance at Benson a Big Success
A Red Cross benefit dance at the Benson Auditorium last Saturday drew large crowds from Benson Tombstone Dragoon Huachuca Cochise Mescal St David and nearby towns. The Tenth Calvary Band from Fort Huachuca provided music and about 150 to 200 dollars was raised for the local Red Cross. L Williams led the planning and committees aimed for a smooth, enjoyable event with no rowdy behavior.
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Benson League of 100 Per Cent Americans formation
A Benton area club forms the Benson League of 100 Per Cent Americans to educate and rally civic support for the war effort. Members join by contributing funds, with associate status for the current year granted upon payment to the executive board.
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Benson Lumber Ad and League Charter Fragments
A fragmented page blends Benson Lumber and Commercial Co advertising with a discussion of moisture, laxatives, and El Toro Portland cement. It also includes a draft charter for the League of 100 Percent Americans outlining officer roles and committee structure.
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el Toro Brand
Board meeting schedule and special session rules
Shall be held on the first Thursday after the first Monday of each month at eight P M at the High School Building. A special session may be called at any time by the President or by any three members of the Board.
Benson Rifle Club Prepares For Tucson Competition
The Benson Rifle Club plans regular Sunday shoots to face the Tucson Club at the Tucson range. Qualifier matches for record begin next Sunday for marksmen sharpshooters and expert riflemen. Members must attend at 9 o clock to determine ammunition allotments by government rules. Last Sunday's scores out of 150 across 300 500 and 600 yard ranges: Robie 92 Proffitt 92 Bennett 86 Hogan 85 Callo Potts 71 Dunbar 66 Martinez 51.
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Tucson
Campbell Declines Salary in Arizona House Vote
In Phoenix on June 6 a bill to appropriate 3,627.37 to pay former Governor Campbell for his term failed in the house. The emergency clause failed after a 16 to 15 vote. Some Campbell supporters opposed it, including two Republicans, citing his letter declining such an appropriation. The note mentions Governor Hunt having drawn a salary after the contest.
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Tucson Star
Benson Gets New Bridge Over San Pedro
A reinforced concrete bridge spans the San Pedro river east of Benson on the Benson Willcox highway. Built at a cost over 26000 by the Topeka Bridge Company, the 140 foot two arch span rests on a center pier with molded concrete railings. The county authorized the project in early year and now receives the completed work as a county credit.
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San Pedro River
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New Mexico
Topeka Bridge Company
Topeka
Kansas
The Doctor Away From Home When Most Needed
People are disappointed to find their family physician away when care is needed. Pain in the stomach colic and diarrhoea require prompt treatment and can prove fatal before help arrives. A bottle of Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at home avoids pain and risk and may save life.
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Chamberlain
Five Room House for Sale on Fifth Street
Five room house with a large lot advertised for sale at 1400 dollars. Promotes buying War Savings Stamp to support the war effort. Signal Office.
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