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Newspaper
Holbrook News
Location
Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1922
Page
1
Adamana Oil Co resumes drilling this week as crews go deeper in hope of locating flowing oil. Company officials say progress is steady and anticipate significant developments soon with each foot down increasing the discovery chances.
The article notes J. M. Lee’s departure from Holbrook to take over as head in Needles. His friends regret the move but support it as a promotion. Mrs. Lee and Arnold stay in Holbrook. Lee remains a First National Bank director and will monitor town welfare.
Thirteen ladies visited schools to observe National Education Week but the program was omitted due to the busy semester. Miss Regina Wetzler, Miss Daisy Divelbess, and Miss Louise Mow plan to attend State University and Flagstaff Normal after the holidays. Netball teams begin practice. Dr. and Mrs. Earl Taylor travel to California for a shorter, altitude-friendly stay while Dr. Taylor reviews Los Angeles market pill supplies.
Miss Pauley and George Peterson received a marriage license last Thursday and were united by Judge Crosby. The bride, formerly of Holbrook, now lives with relatives in Mesa and works at a Phoenix bank. The groom is a well known cattleman of the district and plans to live on the Apache Reservation for a time. The bride is a cousin of Miss Sue Thomas.
Mrs. Arthur G. Brown and her young daughter will depart Friday for the coast. She will stay with a Pasadena sister and intends to spend the holiday season there. Mr. Brown, cashier of The First National, will join for a short visit around the first of the year.
The advertisement urges life insurance as a necessity for families, noting men avoid medicine and insurance until they need it. It promotes New York Life Insurance Co and promises a decorated Christmas gift key for applications received before Christmas from W. B. Woods, a district agent.
The new road west from the Petri forest toward Holbrook stretches about ten miles. From the forest entrance the straight blue white gravel strip in the middle creates a striking scene. Engineer Mr. Bundy deserves high praise for the fine work, though the road remains unused while a detour is in place.
Judge J E Crosby opened the Holbrook barbecue with remarks on oil prospects at Higgins Dome and the need for proper equipment. Senator Taylor welcomed attendees, celebrated Thanksgiving by spudding in Taylor Fuller Well No 1, and described generous bonuses, geologic backing, and a push for rapid drilling plus congratulatory telegrams and local pledges from Holbrook residents and officials.
Mrs J W Bazell hosted the Ace and Thimble Club hosting four tables of members and guests. A guest proved shoes were not muddy before joining. Mrs John Branigan hosted next with more candy during play. Mr and Mrs James Donohoe came from Ada mana and Mrs Saunders may return from the Coast Tuesday. Mrs Leopold is reported improved and has gained weight. Real useful Christmas Gifts at lower prices at Wetzler's Ady.
Mr. and Mrs. Hancock and daughter Emily visited Gallup and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Elledge. On Sunday W. W. Cadwell, Elledge, and Hancock went duck hunting and returned with twenty cotton tails. Each man claims he shot his duck, though exact counts are withheld to avoid angering others.
A telegraph from Z L Cadwell Holbrook Arizona warns that forest road appropriation at three million instead of six and a half million could ruin forest projects for years. The Association of Highway Officials plans protests and resolutions to Congress urging national support. Petitions will be circulated to record objections.
In a quiet night scene a nine ty foot Taylor-Fuller derrick ablaze with powerful electric lights draws awe from observers. The tower shoots a scintillating flare against the midnight sky as a distant echo of the San Francisco Exposition’s Tower of Jewels seems to linger in memory. Residents urge passersby to look for the shining monument.
The piece humorously notes a new husband returning home and proudly chores like shaking the furnace and drying dishes. It recalls his past stance against weddings while hinting at a cozy evening in the big wing of the house.
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