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Newspaper
Farmington Republican
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1929
Page
7
Miss Anna Castonguay at the Parochial School in Farmington presented a highly attended piano recital. Each pupil displayed clear skill across the numbers. The renowned teacher is expected to present another recital during the holidays.
Oil notes report R. W. Gresthouse arriving from the Stony Buttes oil camp and noting casing at 680 feet. Wm. T. O'Bryan, a geologist, is preparing a vigorous drilling campaign in the Gobernardor district east of Blanco, with hopes that similar efforts will follow within a year to unlock a long promising oil section.
Local residents J. H. Harper Chester Hantington Harvid Palmer and A. M. Amsden traveled to or through Albuquerque this week. Others, including D. L. Patterson Ray Wynn Christine Beatty and several friends visited Mesa Verde Durango and Durangy while Olive Stand founders opened on Main Street. News mentions lighting changes and a church choir expresses appreciation for Mayene Burton.
Carl J. Eaton lists a used Dodge Sedan E. E. O. is offers a used Chevrolet truck Walter Pete Navaho sells a used Ford Touring E. C. Arnold offers a new Buick Sedan P. L. Hatch offers a new Chevrolet Coupe includes multiple makes and models at the San Juan Motor shop.
A rugged defile winds between CHYs Gol and high cliffs. The pass narrows to about 15 feet wide at the tightest point, making the crossing a critical obstacle in the march from Afghanistan toward India.
In this account the American Indian is described as lacking any form of transportation and relying on is the long walks, with remarks on foot health and arch issues that afflict travelers in historical times.
Episcopal church school begins at 10 a m with holy communion and sermon at 11 a m in the morning service.
The Adventist church announces Saturday services including Sabbath school at 10 and morning worship. Prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 20 PM. All are welcome to attend.
Church announces worship and sermon times with a morning meeting at 9 a.m and evening service of song and sermon at 6 30 p m Wednesday service at 7 30 p m near Wed 720 p m. Information for parishioners to contact Pastor W Henford Miller for details and guidance.
A historical note recalls the first dirigible seen or flown in the United States built by Leo Stevens, Capesleland 1002, marking an early aviation milestone and the era’s pioneering airship craft.
Robert Cosson asserts that Jewish captives learned wood carving and the making of idols during their Egyptian captivity, citing ancient practices attributed to the Egipthins and religious rites surrounding idols.
A quote from Flowe's Monthly questions who can manage children and notes that men women and children are often in conflict. The line suggests universal difficulty in guiding youth. The remark frames child-rearing as an ongoing struggle.
The article states practical equivalences: one cable decimeter equals one liter and one liter of water weighs one kilogram. It links measurement units to everyday quantities for clarity.
The effort led by United States engineers refined an early timekeeping concept and demonstrated a marker device at the PSi5 site. Key figures include Willam Rutherford and the 857 Wolbrook team, with the sergeant coordinating field tests and the apparatus proving successful in initial trials.
The marker on the American side of the Peace Arch at Blaine commemorates years of peace with the inscription Children of a Common Mother. The Canadian side bears the words Dwelling Together in Unity.
Notice forbids trespassing on the undersigned property especially fishing seating and swimming at Jackson Lake. A. R. Garret warns of further prosecution. The traveling public is advised Avery dining room service to the west.
Julia Hubvard Tyler heir for Frances C Hubvard deceased of Farmington NM posted intent to prove up homestead claim No 043547 filed August 11 1923 for multiple aliquots in section 13 and 18 township 29 range 12 W NM P Meridian before US Commissioner Farmington NM on July 9 1929 witnesses William A Hunter Charles B Coffman James F Holly E Palmer Schenck.
In the District Court of San Juan County New Mexico Bessie Daniel sues Arlee George James for divorce by default if no appearance by July 20 1929. She seeks permanent exclusive custody of minor children Annse Merle Daniel and Betty May Daniel. Attorney G W B Hoy Farmingon NM. Clerk J Lanier signs May 1929.
Martha Elizabeth Milam born April 22 1863 near Bloomington Missouri, widow of John S Goodding, mother of nine children and many grandchildren, active in church and family life. Mabel Hall Easeley born September 27 1907 Garn er Iowa died June 15 1929 at age 21 years 8 months 15 days after moving to Farmington New Mexico, educated at Farmington High School class of 1926 and married James Easeley in 1928 with one son James Jr. The two notices honor long family service and Christian devotion.
The deceased leaves a mother Mrs. Sarah Hall of Farmington, husband James W. Easeley, and an infant son James Jr. A sister Mrs. Edmond Allen of Farmington, a niece Francis, and a nephew Jack also survive. H B Clary visits from Pegasa Springs after working on a natural hot water well project for a bathing institution. He misses old friends and oil associates during the trip.
Flora Vista residents report health and home visits with Ruth Allen of Farmington and Eunice Allman of Flora Vista visiting Beatrice Kirtland in Kirtland New Mexico. Several locals attend Methodist Church Children’s Day events. The note adds fishing visits by James and George Leeming, Wesley Townsend, and Wesley Mace and wife at Bayfield.
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