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Newspaper

Holbrook News

Location

Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1919

Page

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Holbrook Oil Field Report Slow Amid Snow Delays

Holbrook and Adamana oil fields report a ten day slowdown due to Thanksgiving snow and road conditions hindering freight and cable deliveries. Managers expect resumed drilling soon with Adamana awaiting cable and Holbrook progressing with light stem work. Apache operations planned to start Sunday amid overall optimistic outlook for a busy few months.

Adamana Holbrook Sherwood Holbrook Oil Co Santa Fe Winslow

Dinner entertained by Mrs Mary D Taylor and Miss McCarthy

Mrs Mary D Taylor and her aunt Miss Margaret Mc Carthy hosted a six o’clock dinner last Monday evening for Mrs Steen and her daughter from Texas. Also present were Mr Dick Grigsby and Mr Jones Grigsby, brothers of Mrs Steen.

Mary D. Taylor Margaret McCarthy Steen Texas Dick Grigsby Jones Grigsby

Thursday Club Hosts Include Mrs G L Ayres Guests

Mrs G L Ayres entertained the Thursday Club with special guests Mrs F A Raynolds and sister Miss Chase joining the gathering.

Government Regulation of the Coal Supply

Government circulars from December 3 1919 outline coal use priorities under U S Fuel Administrator Garfield. Essential needs only for utilities and heating, curtail advertising coal use, limit distribution to first five priority classes, and empower state and local supervision of retail coal deliveries. R H Tuttle Superintendent.

Winslow U.S Garfield Railroad Administration U. S United States Fuel Administration R. H. Tuttle

Returns With A Bride From Los Angeles

H. J. McKinnon, the popular bookkeeper at A. & G. Schuster Co., returned from Los Angeles with his bride Miss Lucille Champion. The wedding took place Friday November 28 at the groom's parents home in Holbrook. The couple will reside in Holbrook as friends offer congratulations for a happy future.

H. J. McKinnon A. & G. Schuster Co Los Angeles Lucille Champion

Stock brands to be issued December 12

The State Live Stock Sanitary Board restates a December 12 deadline for re recording stock brands. E W Stephens says over 50 percent may revert to the state if not renewed. There is no charge for re recording but fees apply for new brands. Certificates are being mailed. delay is due to unclear titles and required bill of sale records.

Phoenix Gazette E. W. Stephens State Live Stock Sanitary Board Stephens

Bridge Party and Holbrook Field Optimism Highlight Oil Debate

The Keating Syndicate backs drilling in Township 15 20 amid cautious optimism for Holbrook Field. Industry leaders and guests discuss wildcat status, deep versus shallow wells, and the need for substantial investment to prove up production while social notes mention Mrs R R Turbeville hosting a gathering for cards at the L M Raynolds home.

Keating Township 15 Range 20 Twen R. R. Turbeville F. A. Raynolds Miss Chase L. M. Raynolds Geo. W. Hennessey Eldred Bertha Wallace Marion Stoneking G. L. Ayers C. H. Jordan J. W. Bazell Sidney Sapp D. J. Thomas L. Cadwell Cochrane

Mrs Crosby Hosts Hospitality At Home

Mrs Crosby and her mother Mrs M A Crouse entertained last Saturday in honor of Mrs C E Perkins. A dainty collation was served after a delightful afternoon. Guests included Mrs B B Neel Mrs Jordan W W Newman Leopold Zuck Switzer and others.

M. A. Crouse J. E. Crosby C. E. Perkins Esdames B. B. Neel Jordan W. W. Newman Leopold Zuck Switzer

Palace Drug Co Offers Whitman's Sweets at Right Prices

Customers are urged to visit Palace Drug Co for candies including Lowney's and Whitman's and a note to check Wetzler's for china and silver table ware at right prices. The ad promotes sweets and urges shopping at Palace Drug Co for treats.

Lowney d_ Whitman Palace Wetzler’s The Palace Drug Co

Supper Follows Dance Honoring San Francisco Visitors

Fifty guests gathered in the High School auditorium for a pleasant evening as Mr and Mrs L M Raynolds hosted a dance for their house guests Mrs F A Raynolds and Miss Chase of San Francisco. The Waters Orchestra provided the music and Attorney and Mrs C H Jordan hosted a supper party after the dance honoring the visitors.

L. M. Raynolds F. A. Raynolds Miss Chase San Francisco Waters Orchestra Attorney C. H. Jordan

Visitors From The Coast Stop In Holbrook

Mrs F A Raynolds and her sister Miss Chase brief Holbrook visit en route from Colorado to San Francisco. Mrs Raynolds is sister-in-law to L M Raynolds president of Holbrook State Bank, staying at the Raynolds home with her sister.

F. A. Raynolds Miss Chase Holbrook Colorado San Francisco

Doctor Carmichail Moves Into Wetzler Building

Dr. Carmichail formerly of Prescott who recently entered the practice here was the first to occupy the new Wetzler building moving in on Wednesday. Other offices to follow include attorney Ferguson Judge Sapp and the Allen and Zuni Oil Companies.

Carmichail Prescott Wetzler Attorney Ferguson Judge Sapp Allen and Zuni Oil Companies

Good Roads Coming Soon in Regional Highway Effort

An enthusiastic good roads meeting at Merchants & Stock Growers Bank gathered business leaders to discuss the National Old Trails Highway route from Albuquerque to Los Angeles. Judge Lowe and W P Simpson reported the route is funded coast to coast except for a 60 mile gap near Navajo county to Gallup with broad support from Arizona New Mexico and California counties. The Albuquerque Los Angeles branch directors meeting will include regional officials and promises broader national legislation backed by $5 dues. News will feature full directors’ report next week.

Merchants & Stock Growers Bank W. P. Simpson Judge Lowe New York Los Angeles Arizona New Mexico Navajo County Gallup Lowe Albuquerque Simpson Albuquerquei Los Angeles Santa Fe Old Trails Association Bernalillo Valencia McKinley Apache Navajo Coconino Yavapai Mohave San Bernardino California

Texas visitors from Floydada en route to Coalinga

Messrs. Dick and Jones Grigsby hosted their sister Mrs Steen and her daughter Miss Mina of Floydada Texas for a short visit in Hel brook at the start of the week before continuing to Coalinga California.

Messrs Dick and Jones Grigsby Steen Miss Mina Floydada Texas Helbrook Coalinga California

Death of Miss June Hull Remains In Holbrook Memory

Miss June Hull formerly taught in Holbrook schools died last week at her Huntington Park home near Los Angeles. Her death was caused by grief over her lover, a young soldier killed overseas in the Argonne battle. Friends in Holbrook mourn her loss.

June Hull Holbrook Schools Huntington ‘Park Los Angeles Miss Hull

Palace Drug Co Toilet Articles Line Noted

Palace Drug Co presents an extraordinary line of toilet articles. Local shoppers are invited to explore a curated selection of personal care items and related essentials at the store location.

The Palace Drug Co

Mrs Raynolds Hosts Luncheon and Bridge Club

Mrs L M Raynolds honored her sister in law and Miss Chase at a prettily appointed luncheon and bridge on Wednesday. Pink and white flowers and favors decorated the home. Auction bridge provided afternoon entertainment with guests including Mesdames C. H. Jordan and J. W. Bazell among others.

Double Barred Red Cross Adopted Seventeen Years Ago

The double barred Red Cross is seventeen years old. In October 1902, the International Anti Tuberculosis Association meeting in Berlin adopted the cross as the emblem of the world wide fight against tuberculosis. It was proposed by Dr. G Sersiron of Paris.

International Anti-Tuberculosis Association Berlin G. Sersiron Paris Red Cross National Tuberculosis Association United States

Popular song listings and contact note

A short classified style item inviting readers to obtain popular songs. It lists titles such as Dear Heart Alabama Lullaby How You Goin to Keep em Down on the Farm Dreamy Alabama Meow First Rose of Summer and On the Road to Home Sweet Home. Readers are urged to write or call Miss Delia Moore at Box 251 Holbrook Arizona. The contact phone is 86 and a location is described as the little green house half a block south of Jackson's Garage.

Alabama Home Delia Moore Holbrook Arizona Little Green House Jackson

Tennis winners and upcoming match results

In boys singles Richards defeated Johnson, Fisher beat H Divelbess, Lee overcame Saunders, Carroll won over Divelbess. In girls singles Goldie Greer took the first set against Minnie Wallace. Further match results will be published next week.

Richards Johnson Fisher H. Divelbess Lee Saunders Carrol Tue Divelbess Goldie Greer Minnie Wallace

Teachers Institute Plans in Doubt as Bridges Fall

Due to many bridges being cut transportation is disrupted and County Superintendent Peterson expresses doubt about institute plans with notice to be given later. The piece notes a Christmas gift season push and briefly mentions H. E. Hughes of Los Angeles involved in Holbrook field acreage negotiations.

Peterson Palace Drug Company H. E. Hughes Los Angeles Holbrook Field

Apache Will Spud In Sunday At Holbrook Field

Apache Oil Co manager Aitken announces the sixth rig will spud in Sunday near Taylor where the well site is located. The firm plans a barbecue to mark the start, with a Holbrook delegation ready to attend if roads permit. Local residents celebrate the company’s entry, expecting benefits for the district.

Aitken Apache Oil Co Holbrook Taylor Aitkens

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Holbrook Oil Field News Bridge Party Wyoming Ich Ranger Burkburnett, Beaumont Mrs. Crosby DR. Carmichail Teachers’ Institute St. Clair Oil Company Phoenix Mr. Cochrane Eggs R. Scorse Ah Scorse Gee R. Morse Io H. Jordan Sedo Florence Itentiary Guy W. Franklin M. M. Jordan
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