National Park to Park Highway Advocates Transcontinental Route
150 delegates from 11 western states backed a master highway linking national parks from Yellowstone to Zion and Grand Canyon as a scenic key for a 6000 mile route. Congress may fund upgrades with an anticipated 100 million dollar outlay, with cooperation urged among the Interior War and Agriculture departments and the American Automobile Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Park-to- Park Highway Association
Denver
National Park Service
American Automobile Association
Washington
Congress
John Barton Payne
Department of the Interior
Stephen T. Mather
National Parks
A. G. Batchelder
Col
A. L. Westgard
United West
Departments of War and Agriculture
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Utah
Nevada
Rocky Mounain
Yellowstone
Glacier, Crater, Lassen
Yosemite, Grant, Sequoia Zion
Grand Canyon
Mesa Verde National Parks
Ladies Guild Discusses Mission Plans at Meeting
The Ladies Guild of the Episcopal church met at Girls Friendly Hall with Rev. Harry Gray presenting ideas for an organized mission under church support. A social gathering is planned for December 16 at 8 PM at the Friendly Hall to discuss the proposed plans and involve all interested in the mission’s welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Guild
The
Episcopal Church
Harry Gray
Friendly Hall
Friendly Hall To Discuss the Plans Outlined By Mr. Gray
Little Mission Church
Mr. Gray
Oted Lecturer To Speak Sunday At Methodist Church
M C Reed noted chautauqua lecturer and Ellison-White representative will give a talk at the Methodist church Sunday night starting at 7 46 following the Epworth League program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oted
M. C. Reed
Modern crank case cleaning service gains garage adoption
Mr. P. A. Lerch of Standard Oil notes new crank case cleaning as a means to improve engine lubrication and extend motor life. Local garages claim a 15 minute job that removes dirty oil and carbon, with flushing agents preventing contamination of fresh oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Lerch
Standard Oil Company
Wr. Lerch
Local Holbrook News Roundup and Social Notes
The Ladies' Aid Society met at Mrs. W. H. Chamberlin's home with large attendance. Various residents and visitors are noted, including Switzers returning from Farmington New Mexico and Nehr family visiting Flagstaff. Community events include sidewalk work on Porter street, Toggery Shop sale ads, and upcoming civic bond votes in Holbrook and Phoenix. The El Paso American National Livestock Association set for January in El Paso. court notes and local business movements also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
W. H. Chamberlin
American National Livestock Association
el Paso
Kuchler Appointed Land Commissioner
Rudolph Kuchler, four years on state tax commission, accepts the land commissioner post offered by Gov. Campbell. He joins a board with Campbell, Ernest Hall, Charles Fairfield, Raymond Earhart, and W. J. Galbraith to take office January 3. Becker wins $12000 judgment against Porter et al. for hotel contract breach in Springerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Kuchler
State Tax Commission
Campbell
Kuchler
Kuchier
Arizona
Taxpayers League
State Land Commissioner
W. A. Moyer
New
State Land Board
Mr. Kuleher
Thomas E. Campbell
Ernest R. Hall
Charles W. Fairfield
Gustav Becker
Springerville
M. E. Porter
Tests to Determine Farm Possibilities Across Counties
County agents report widespread experimental projects to develop natural resources in agriculture and stock raising. Navajo county received 359 dairy cattle from Salt River valley this season. two 400 ton silos stand at 12 by 45 feet with concrete walls. 100 steers are being fattened on silage at $2.25 per ton capacity. Duke ranch hosts 1800 Toggenburg goats with strong kid crop. goat dinner served and plans for irrigation and water systems outlined for Woodruff, St Johns, Eager, Snowflake, and Silver Creek area developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navajo County
Salt River Valley
Duke Goat Ranch
Duke
Little
Colorado
Arizona weekly industrial review stock and rail updates
Kingman-County stockmen ship good. Phoenix restocks Lake Mary Marmon Lake. Ray Electric rate 2.75¢/kWh. Tombstone gets two trains on new railroad schedule. Copper Queen Mining course. Chrysolite Arizona Asbestos builds camp. Casa Grande depot $75,000. Tucson dairymen absorb valley farmers. Rich ore at Glory Hole. Ajo highway project. Copper King leaching plant. numerous mining and development notes across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingman
Phoenix
Lake Mary
Marmon Lake
Ray Electric & Telephone — Company
Tombstone
E. P
Douglas—Warren
Copper Queen Mining Company
Arizona Asbestos Association
Casa Grande
Southern Pacific R. A
Tucson
Tucon
Dairymens’ Association
Patagonia
Salome
Glory Hole
Chloride
Copper Age
Dorothy
Globe—Mining
Out
Warren
Douglas
Copper Queen
Miami
Southern Methodist Church
Chamber of Commerce
Holbrook oil field optimistic on future despite skeptics
The Holbrook field gains confidence as geology endorsements and capital flow bolster expectations. Drilling at 500 feet reveals an eight inch casing with Oklahoma like geology while Griggs reports 40 to 50 feet daily. Nearby Farmington operators report five barrel wells and a large gas strike suggesting expanding prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Newsoft
Holbrook Field
Holbrook Company
Zuni
Black Canyon
Holbrook
Texas Fields
Iman
Griggs
Oklahoma
Greggs
Jordan
Farmington
N. M
Switzer
Holbrook Oil progresses with single tower operations
Holbrook Oil Company under Wmn. Downing reports progress at its well though only one tower runs currently while awaiting ordered equipment. A contract to H. E. Howard for extra wood cutting shows precautionary steps before cold weather. New depths are being drilled and management works to expedite the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holbrook Oil Company
Wmn. Downing
H. EB. Howard
Adamana Drilling Steady Progress Near Town
Adamana Drilling reports steady progress at the well with gas pressure rising and formation unchanged. Management remains confident the formation will change soon and drilling will accelerate. Zuni well north of town also advancing under J Griggs from Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zuni
J. Griggs
Oklahoma
Schuster Drumm announce nuptials in California home
Arthur Schuster and Marguerite Drumm plan a January 18 ceremony in Los Angeles at the groom’s mother home. Drumm, Navajo county recorder-elect and Holbrook Winslow society favorite, and Schuster of the A B Schuster Company will reside in Holbrook after a Southern California tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Schuster
Marguerite Drumm
Los Angeles
Miss Drumm
Navajo County
Holbrook and
Winslow
Schuester
A. & B Schuster Company
Holbrook
Arizona
Navajo
California
Hughes Big Holiday Stock Presents Lasting Jewelry Gifts
As the Christmas season nears shoppers face the question of what to give. A wide jewelry assortment offers items from inexpensive trinkets to elaborate presents, promising lasting keepsakes for holiday giving.
Holbrook to Build Porter Street Sidewalk Under 1912 Law
The Holbrook Town Council resolves to construct a four foot concrete sidewalk along the east side of Porter Street from Central Avenue to Washi Avenue, with costs charged to fronting property owners. Publication of the resolution is ordered in the Holbrook News for two weeks starting November 26, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Street
Holbrook
Town of
Central Avenue
Washi Avenue
Brook
Holrook
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Middle West
Amerea
New Zealand
South Sea Islands
Ladies Guild
A. F. Switzer
Farmington, N. M
D. W. Easley
Shumway
G. W. Miller
Court House
Cadwell’s
Toggery
R. E. Merritt
Dr. Baker
Brunswick Hotel
Snowfiske
Taylor, Shumway
Linden
Lakeside
Pinedale St. Joseph
Woodruff
Dickering
Harry Wetzel
Pinetop
Jack Marden
Francis Woods of
Crosby
Sheriff Harp
Lloyd Henning
Shelow and Cooley
Telephone Company
Cooley
Superior Court
Tiff
Recorder’s
E. P. Howell
Sirs. S. W. Jacques of
Josephine Schuster
Hhe Son
Arthur
C. al Griggs
Zunl
Thurl Keith
Keith Bros
Jerome and
D. S. Crawford
Western Newspaper Union
Home Office
McClosky
I. R. Waters
R. R. Turbeville
Eager
Springervile
Colter
Silver Creek
Arizona Weekly Industrial Review
Central
Light and Power Company
Bisbee
Yuma
Orange
Madison Avenues
Gadsden
Safford
Galveston
Texas
Prescott
Arizona Standard Copper Company
Nogales
Baca
Somerton
Ajo
Nine Mile Peak
Pozo Blanco Drive
Superior
Gila
Gila Land and Cattle Company
Gila Bend
Point of Rocks
Arizona State Resource Board
Southwest Cotton Company
McFadden
Tempe
Salt River Bridge
Glendale
Nebraska
Kansas
Holbrook Oil Field
Adamana
Schuster-Drumm
H. W. Hughes
J. M. Patterson
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