Political Pot Pourri Plain and A La Mode
A Navajo county political roundup notes Roosevelt’s warning against dishonest leadership and praises John S. Quirk for his long county tenure, tax fairness, and potential election success. It backs Sheriff Harp for continued service, cites Republican tensions and early signs of revolt, and mentions local figures Thorwald Larson, C D Flake, Hattie Penrod, Pace, and W A Moeur with outlooks on primaries and statewide trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navajo County
Central Committee
Hays
National Committee
Ferguson Leads The Bunch For County Attorney
W E Ferguson conservative and capable attorney seeks county attorney nomination on the Democratic ticket. He has no entangling alliances and claims to serve the best interests of every elector and taxpayer. Three other candidates are in the field but Ferguson leads with insider advantage and a pledge of common sense service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Penrod
Lakeside
Pace
W. E. Ferguson
Ferguson
Atttorney
Ady
State Examiner Praises Navajo County Officials
The State Examiner H O Morrison reports on county offices in Navajo County praising the School Superintendent for orderly records, the Treasurer for neat, efficient books, the Sheriff for balanced monthly accounts, the Recorder for neat records, and the Assessor for notable improvements. The Board of Supervisors also commended the overall warrant and payment reconciliation and urged taxpayer attention to the admirable office condition led by RB S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Morrison
Board of Supervisors
Ste
Patterson
RB. S
Teeple praised for accurate county records and office conduct
The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Mr Teeple is commended for orderly records and efficient handling of office files. His familiarity with county records is noted and a recommendation to consult him for the next Highway Commission due to his accounting qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deeple
R. S. Teeple
Board of Supervisors
Highway Commission
Teeple
Teeple to Retire From County Work
In a note with R S Teeple Clerk of the Board of Supervisors says he will not seek county office after this year and will devote time to other interests He has served Navajo county about five years including four as Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Quirk
John Quirk
Navajo County
Board of Equalization
W. A. Moeur
Maricopa County
News Today
Arizona
Sims
Winsor
R. S. Teeple
Board of Supervisors
Teeple
Board
Notes on Holbrook schools prepare for September opening
School preparations include renovation at Central and High schools with replastered rooms and new play equipment. Opening set for September 6, with September 4 registrations for High School students. Faculty listed, parent teacher association planned, and a teachers reception on September 10 at the High School Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Branigan
Anne Cristy
Eunice Latamore
R. C. Skaggs
Ruth Campbell
Bertha Rees
Vera Offill
Helen Hopkins
Central School
Mary Larson— Prin
Mabel Carter
Gossipy Town News Highlights Local People and Events
Local notes record Elmer Carroll returning from California and Kansas City, Mrs. Jordan visiting Winslow, and praise for principal A T Bond. Entries cover social gatherings, extended visits from relatives, new babies, travels to New York and California, church and school matters, a Legion dance, and several residents traveling or hosting guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Carroll
A. F. Switzer
California
Kansas City
Phoenix Tuesday welcomes a new daughter
An unexpected visit from the stork Monday evening makes Phoenix Tuesday a mother to another girl. Mother and baby are doing well though the trip home will be delayed a few days due to the new arrival. Also noted are Mr and Mrs W Lee leaving Sunday night for Los Angeles to seek medical advice on Mr Lee's leg and hopes of avoiding amputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Were You Trimmed at the Circus in Holbrook
Eyewitness account describes a Sunday Holbrook circus with gambling crooks and skippers in the crowd. Deputies patrolled after dark driving several suspicious bums back to the grounds while spectators complained of loud vendors and disreputable acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Harp
Holbrook
DeWitt
Large Holbrook Delegation Attends Hopi Snake Dance
A large Holbrook contingent traveled Monday to attend the Hopi Snake Dance at Hoteville Tuesday. About 1500 visitors witnessed eighteen Indian dancers, snakes of varying sizes, and unique music. Notables such as Mrs Mary Rinehart Mrs Governor Campbell Senator Ashurst Congressman Carl Hayden and others attended. The trip included camping at Palace and souvenir purchases from the Indians. A. T. Bond noted as a county victory bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holbrook
Hoteville
W. F. Williams
G. N. BrecBean
Tracy Clark
Mable Richards
Olive Clarke
Ruby Hoffmeyer
R. Gardner
H. F. Frederick
Guy Hogason
W. Morton
John Morrow
Guy Thompson
Ferguson
Dr. R. Kelly
H. H. Scorse
James Scorse
I. R. Waters
H. E. Robinson
Harry Weisel
Miss Fayley
Frank Johnson
Lee Newman
W. B. Cross
P. A. Lerch
Walter Stokes
Mary Rinehart
Campbell
J. E. Thompson
James Swinnerton
Ashurst
Carl Hayden
Lorenzo Hubbell
Holbrook Oil Field Shows Gas At Adamana Well
Gas was encountered at the Adamana well in the Holbrook field with a water column and audible flow demonstrated before observers including the News editor. Geologist Major calls the showing encouraging and anticipates Mississippian formation depth for potential production, as casing is ordered and drilling pauses due to equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holbrook
Adamana
Charles Edward Major
Holbrooke
Adsamana Company
Mark Bryan
The
Holbrook Tribune
Sims Ely
Holbrook State Bank
Jack Marden
Frank Menne
Holbrook Oil Co
R. S. Teeple
Cook
Adsmans
A. A. Jordan
Zani
News
Winslow Oraibi Road Survey Moves Forward
County Engineer J A Morrow returns from Reams Canon with Moqui reservation chief R E L Daniels on the Winslow Oraibi road location. Survey from Winslow to near Cedar Springs would be three miles longer but handle more traffic from several trading posts. Morrow meets with Dagg Walton and Winslow merchants to gauge local wishes as Indiana Department coordinates with county for rapid completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Morrow
Reams Canon
R. E. L. Daniels
Moqui Reservation
Winslow-Oraibi
Winslow
Winslow-Holbrook
Cottonwood Wash
Fur and Feather Road
Johns Draw
Mr. Daniels
Cedar
Morrow
Dagg and
Walton
Indiana Department
Dne
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Senate
Chas. Harp
Sherif
Harp
Thorwald Larson
C. D. Flake
the Bunch
State Examiner
Lauds Navajo CO
Bond
Dr. Baker
Brunswick Hotel
A. T. Bond
A. A. Miner
Supt
Sanpete, Co
Utah
M. M. Jordan
Abner Crane
Mt. Plessant High School
Adv
U. Miner, Co
Sanpete
Sidney. Sapp
Kyiday
Mary Zuck
New York
Mrs. W. R. Black
Mr. Black
Overland
Legion
Mrs. Bazell
L. C. Henning
Gail
Ohio
Conrad Hess
Hoffmeyer
Pasadena
Jenkins
Episcopal Church
James Mann
Jas. Scarse
Navy
Max Schuster
Julius Wetzler
Los Angeles
Margarette Keaggy
Cooley
Miss Rose Scorse
Ed. Woods
Wen
Pete Kraemer
Babbitt Bros
Conrad Hess, Jr
Southwest
Holbrook Oil Company
Java
Zuni Company
Zuni
Oraibi
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