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Newspaper
Holbrook News
Location
Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1922
Page
1
Dr. Taylor in Los Angeles completed purchase of 151/2 inch casing from Oil Well Supply Co. Los Angeles. Casing stored in Fort Worth Texas and shipped east. Drilling at Higgins Dome well proceeds in two shifts with a new walking beam to speed operations toward rapid completion.
The Red Cross seeks clean used clothing from Holbrook residents, urging housewives to hunt for any spare garments to help those in need. Bundle items if unable to deliver, and call Mrs Hulet to arrange pickup. For Christmas charity, contact Mr Tom Ortega or Mr Ambrosio Armijo for names of deserving families. Mr Arthur G Brown of The First Nat spent Sunday in Winslow.
The Central School will host a Christmas Tree on December 21 with a short program before it. All friends and relatives are invited. Grade and high school students will hold Christmas exercises on Friday morning.
An editor recounts a playful hoax in which a Mrs Peterson was supposedly wed to George Peterson without consent, while the real groom is Frank Peteson. The piece humorously warns George to watch out for further “marriage” schemes from the paper.
December 22 marks the start of Christmas vacation from Friday afternoon to Tuesday January 2. The school orchestra and choir are preparing selections for the Community Christmas Tree exercises, a planned music event. Weather is hoped to cooperate for a successful celebration. Basketball schedule for 1923 is being drafted, with the first game expected soon after the New Year.
Mrs Paul Roberts left last week to stay with relatives in the East. She will be joined by Mr Roberts during the holiday season and they will return there after the holidays.
A report states Mr C H Jennings and his wife with three children visited near the Black Canyon Oil Well to view oil leases. Their car, thought to run on little gas, ran out of fuel requiring a short pedestrian excursion. The piece ends with a caution that he will learn.
Julius Wetzler recently returned from Los Angeles testifies to interest in the oil game by signing up on the local Bonus for 1000 big round cart wheels. The record notes this as concrete evidence of his good wishes for the wells now drilling in the Holbrook field. The Bonus would make a fine Christmas present for someone.
The Holbrook Masonic Lodge conducted its annual election of officers last Saturday night. Elected were H. W. Hughes Master W. W. Franklin Senior Warden John Branigan Junior Warden J. C. Paulsell Treasurer Lloyd Chamberlain Henning Secretary Geo. Hennessey Trustee. A joint installation with the Eastern Star will occur Tuesday December 26 followed by a social hour.
Dr. Wilson, long practicing medicine in Cooley, has moved to Holbrook and will open an office soon. He has rented the Wallace Newman residence on Oakland Ave and has not yet chosen an exact office location.
A brief observation notes that streets were dragged and scraped last week, marking a notable improvement in their condition. The writer claims to frequently criticize when needed but commends the cleaning effort as a positive change.
F R Goodman state engineer returns from National Road Convention in Kansas City. He notes Arizona's road progress, promises to speak before the Arizona Industrial Congress in Phoenix around the 17th or 18th, and predicts future advocacy to improve the statewide road system despite past criticism.
Last Friday evening at Porter Street the A and T Club was entertained by Mr and Mrs Henry Scorse. Nine tables were in play and after the games the hostess served a substantial epicurean lunch to the guests who gave their full attention for some time.
On last Tuesday evening the Liberty Chapter C. E. S. held its annual election of officers. Those chosen and their offices for the ensuing year include Anne Hookway Worthy Matron, W. J. Hookway Worthy Patron, Mary Woods Ass. Matron, Alma Sapp Treasurer, E. S. Toelle Secretary, Nora Rice Conductress, Helen Fitzpatrick Ass. Conductress.
Last Saturday Mrs. Kinney recently elected County School Supt. motored from Manila to Holbrook with Miss May Richards and Ina Peterson of St. Joe. The two girls stayed in Holbrook and joined the big dance at the new Schuster Warehouse.
A festive New Year dance at the A and B Schuster Warehouse drew guests from Navajo and Apache Counties. The firm delivered candy and cigarette treats, favor bags, carnival horns, and a hearty lunch as music filled the large hall.
Crews at Taylor-Fuller Well and Adamana push drills as Holbrook citizens offer a big bonus to the first to strike a commercial oil well. Work continues at both sites with Adamana planning more men. the bonus could bring welcome funds and pride to Holbrook.
Chas Osborne of Holbrook receives a General Land Office letter noting favorable consideration for extending oil and gas lease time. Per permittees must file evidence per Circular No 801, with formal action pending. Carl Hayden signs, urging swift formal applications to benefit constituents.
Midnight to two o clock dancing marked a reception by A. B. Schuster Co. with Mr. Plant giving a solo and firm members welcoming guests. Absence of Adolph Schuster in Los Angeles noted, while Hummel of Gallup, Cousins of the city, and Chas Heyn of Gallup were mentioned among visitors and hosts for Holbrook engagements.
Holbrook hosts the season opener on Saturday as the Town Team meets the Babbitt Team of Winslow in the local gym. The roster lists Isaacson Hathorn De Witt Austin Gardner as the players with the game set for 7:30 PM. The piece urges attendance to support a likely lively contest and a strong showing by the home squad.
The Holbrook Woman's Club will assemble three hundred fifty baskets for the Community Christmas Tree under Elks supervision. Red garlands will trim the tree and popcorn strings will be used despite slow work. Elks push to outdo last year's popular display while C. H. Jennings reports another Dodge car shipment with three sold.
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