Farmington Celebrates Senior Class Achievements and Support
Rejoicing in Farmington as the Senior class learns first grade teacher certificates will be issued upon Summer Normal attendance. Ten seniors receive Freshman admission letters from State University, recognizing the high school's accreditation and unique offerings in Observation and Critic Teaching Psychology and Pedagogy.
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Baughman
State Department
New Mexico
The
State
Seventh Grade Celebrates Exam Success and Fun Evening
The seventh grade passed the eighth grade exams in three subjects with most scores above 80 and none below 75. Miss Baughman organized a celebratory evening starting on her lawn, visiting a picture show, Bowman's hall for ice cream, and a joy ride, ending with a relaxed response to a disturbance. The class motto is Excelsior, with the Daisy as class flower and Green and Gold as colors.
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Daisy
Yell
Ossie Donsie
Rossie Dozsie
Kindergarten Graduation Program at Allen's Hall
Kindergarten graduates present a two part program at Allen's Hall on Monday night June 9 at 8 o clock. Part I includes songs readings and dances with titles such as The Swing The Birds Nest A Bunch of Keys and May Pole Dance. Part II features a Cinderella pantomime with scenes The Ball and The Slipper Fits. Valedictory and diplomas by Catherine Gierhart with Mr Paddock assisting. admission 10 cents.
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Allen’s Hall
Cinderella
Claas Valedictory
Catherine Gierhart
Mr. Paddock
Alumni Banquet Brings Farmington High Alumni and Juniors Together
Alumni and Juniors of Farmington High School held their annual banquet for Seniors and friends. The hall glowed with colors and flowers as stories of initiation into alumni hood were told, a goat ride sparked laughter, and a late supper followed a lively program of music and games.
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Farmington High School
Board of Trade Elects Officers for Coming Year
The Board of Trade held its annual election last Monday night in Hunter Hall. Plans for action were laid out and important matters discussed. Officers for the ensuing year were announced, led by President John C. Rickards.
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Board of Trade
Hunter Hall
Ere. A
John C. Ee Rick
Farmington Triumph Over Aztec In Dusty Ball Game
Farmington defeated Aztec 11 to 7 at the Fair Grounds in a spirited baseball contest celebrated after Decoration Day. Quinn starred on the mound and at bat, earning 11 strikeouts and key hits, as Swift and Sullivan provided strong support and the crowd cheered.
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Fair Grounds
Aztec
Farmington
Quinn
Swift
Sullvan
Hill
Dufur
Townsend
Tyro W. Shutz
Farmington Teachers Told to Attend Summer Institute
New Mexico school laws require every teacher and those who plan to teach in San Juan county to attend a Summer Institute for at least ten days. Prof. Charles D. George of Alamogordo will conduct. Miss Edna Baughman of Farmington will instruct. The message urges compliance and notes excuses will be rare.
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New Mexico
San Juan County
Charles D. George
Alamogordo
Edna Baughman
Farmington
George
Baccalaureate Sermon for 1919 Graduates at Methodist Church
Rev. PF A Downs delivered the baccalaureate sermon at the Methodist church last Sunday for the 1919 graduating class. The group included Migseg Cecille Goodding Allene Johnson Frances Rice Allene Johnson Kathleen Hill Megserg Nugent Bousman Lyndall Butler Ellis Gower Hugh Bousman and John Norton. Graduates wore caps and gowns and sat near the front. Alumni and school directors sat behind them.
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Methodist Church
PF. A. Downs
Migseg Cecille Goodding
Allene Johnson
Frances Rice
Anallene Johnson
Kathleen Hill
Megserg Nugent Bousman
Lyndall Butler
Ellis Gower
Hugh Bousman
John Norton
Elaen
Mr. Downs
Returns From Assembly Report By R P Hopkins From Atlanta
R P Hopkins arrived in Farmington last Saturday after serving as Presbyterian church commissioner to the General Assembly in Atlanta. He reported to the local church on unity as the assembly’s theme and noted four Presbyterian branches joined in communion, signaling future unity under one banner.
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R. P. Hopkins
Farmington
Atlanta
Georgia
General Assembly
Santa Fe
Presbyterian Church
New Mexico
Hopkins
San Juan County
Mr. Hopkins
Farmington Plans Thursday Half Holiday For Three Months
Farmington to observe a weekly half holiday every Thursday from two to five for three months. Merchants signed on to close, offering ball games and amusements in the afternoon for attendees. Listed signatories include Heflin Bros and Pierce Merc. Co among others.
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Farmington
Heflin Bros
Tyro W. Schutz
Evans and Taylor
A. C. Hubbard
Geo. Doak
J. M. Johnson
Wm. R
Hudspeth Confirmed as U S Marshal for New Mexico
The United States Senate on May 20 confirmed A. H. Hudspeth to the federal marshalship for the district of New Mexico. He will qualify soon and assume duties of the office with Becundino Romero retiring as the previous marshal.
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United States Senate
A. H. Hudspeth
District of New Mexico
Becundino Romero
Merely a Heartless Moment in Quiet Town
A fragmentary read offers little concrete detail beyond a terse scene note. No clear names, places, or dates emerge, leaving the item as a vague, unreadable snippet from the page.
Makes Good in Marathon
William Scott of Farmington won third prize in a Denver Marathon run from Farmington to Ignacio and then by freight to Denver. He crossed the line in overalls and heavy shoes due to no time for breakfast. The Denver crowd praised him, hosted him at Albany Hotel, and awarded a $100 Victrola intended for his mother.
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William Scott
Farmington
Denver
Denver News
Bill
Ignacio
Albany
Scott
Entertaining Men at Butler Home Lawn Event
The W C T U ladies will entertain their husbands and honorary members at a lawn gathering at the Butler home on the mesa next Friday evening June 13. The event aims to showcase the ladies ability to guide men toward a more upright and disciplined path.
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Mesa
Chamberlain Pushes Abrogation of Hay-Pauncefote Treaty
Oregon Senator Chamberlain introduces a bill to abrogate the Hay-Pauncefote treaty over free tolls for American ships passing the Panama Canal. Senator Borah questions the need, arguing the canal and treaty context differ now that U S territory includes the isthmus. The toll issue remains central as Britain’s envoy delivers British views.
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Wasiane Nr
Chamberlain
Oregon
Panama Canal
Great Britain
United States
Borah
Idaho
Senate
New Mexico counties eye San Diego 1915 Expo
In San Diego on June 2 officials report Vice-President Laughren says Chaves Dona Ana Luna and Grant counties plan to participate in the 1915 Expo. The move highlights New Mexico’s growing regional ties and perceived value of the western state’s resources to the event.
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San Diego
Cal
Deming
New Mexico
C. J.laughren
Chaves
Dona Anna
Luna
Grant
New Mexco
New Mexico Exposition Promotes Resources for Growth
The passage argues publicity is essential for rapid city growth and attracting immigrant builders. It notes New Mexico offers much desired for home builders and immigrants, and the 1915 exposition publicity will spark world interest as visitors arrive January 1, 1915 to see the territory's resources and wealth.
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New Mexico
Ana Immigrant
Prohibition Elections Take Effect June 12 1913
New Municipal and District Prohibition laws require petitions signed by 25 percent of voters to trigger elections. Municipal elections occur in incorporated cities villages and towns with 300 plus population with a 30 to 60 day window after petition filing. District elections cover county outside municipalities with districts bounded to include surrounding areas only. Penalties cap at 500 dollars or six months imprisonment. The saloon limit of villages of 100 inhabitants remains in force.
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Pather
Pretty Moon
Reading
Mary Utton
Wees
Board of Trade Elect
Iences
Sevice
J. L. G. Swinney, Co
Farmington Institute
Prohibition
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