Village postmistress may keep both jobs
Washington reports Postmaster General Hays rules that a married village postmistress may retain her position without resigning to take a new appointment or requalify. The decision follows an appeal from Mrs. H Gardner of the Civil Service Commission who called the old rule unjust. The solicitor’s opinion found no legal obstacle beyond departmental rulings and viewed old rules as contrary to public policy.
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Washington Dac
Hays
H. Gardner
Civil Service Commission
Ofice
Gardner
Department
Marshal Foch Remembered for Courtesy in 1919
The author recalls meeting Marshal Ferdinand Foch at Fortress Ehrenbreitstein in early 1919. Despite ranks, the interaction was polite, reflecting a view of French generals as kind. The note also mentions ongoing construction on the Scorse building and plans to finish within about thirty days.
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Fortress Ehrenbreitstein
Germany
Scorse
Sunday Services at Methodist Episcopal Church
Frank R. Speck, pastor, leads Sunday School at 10 a m with 100 expected attendees. Public Worship begins 11 10 with sermon The Voice in the Wilderness and music including Anthem Arise Shine and Violin Solo by Mr. Carter. Epworth League 7 20 and Christmas cantata rehearsals under way for December 25 with about fifty participants and a Santa visit.
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Frank R. Speck
L. D. Smyth
Carter
Epworth League
Santa Claus
Elks and Womans Club Bring Xmas Cheer to Holbrook
The Elks and the Womans Club of Holbrook announce a Christmas tree for children aged 2 to 12. The event starts at 2 30 p m on December 25 opposite the Santa Fe depot. Children must report to ensure none are missed.
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The
Elks
Womans Club
Womans ‘Club
Elks of Holbrook
Santa Fe
Black Canyon Resumes Drilling
Active drilling is resumed at the Black Canyon well under Manager McCloskey. A full crew operates at the site as the structure is regarded as one of the field’s best. The camp is neat and well arranged, with expected results pleasing to stockholders.
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Black Canyon
McCloskey
Local School Teams Deliver Competitive Friday Night Showdowns
Junior High Girls beat Holbrook opponents 11 to 2 with Bessie Hathorn shining. Holbrook High girls edged Williams High 19 to 16, while Holbrook boys lost 58 to 21 to Snowflake Academy. Holiday break runs eleven days from Dec 22 to Jan 3. Xmas programs set for Dec 22 in Holbrook gyms. staff plans noted for Albuquerque and Winslow visits.
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Williams Girls
Holbrook Hi Boys
Snowflake Academy
Centtral
Central
Albuquerque
Ann Cristy
Elizabeth Arnot
Elenor Anderman
Miss Guard
Winslow
Holbrook
Mr. Skaggs
Eastern Star Officers Elected for New Year
Annual election of officers dominated the Eastern Star meeting on Tuesday December 13 with Maud Bazell as Worthy Matron L D Divertness Worthy Pat Margret Smith Associate Matron Anne Hookway Conductor Mary Woods Associate Conductress Esther Henning Secretary Carrie Thomas Treasurer Alma Sapp Representative Carrie Thomas Trustee eight years A joint Masonic Eastern Star meeting will be held December 27 for installation of officers and appointment of officers.
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Eastern Star
Maud Bazell
L.D. Divertness
Pat
Ron Margret Smith
Anne Hookway
Mary Woods
Esther Henning
Carrie Thomas
Alma Sapp
Masonic Order
The
Nation's largest Library of Congress reads record totals
The Library of Congress annual report lists 3,000,000 books and pamphlets 170,000 maps and charts 919,000 volumes and pieces of music 424,788 prints and many thousand uncounted manuscripts.
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Washington
Library of Congress
Holbrook High student operetta set for tonight
The class has prepared the scenery and costumes under Miss Ann Cristy for the operetta to be presented tonight. After Christmas plans include bringing Winslow High School band and Flagstaff Normal School student Concert Co. to Holbrook with dates to be announced later. The production shows hard work and deserves community support.
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Ann Cristy
Holbrook
Winslow High School
a_student
Flagstaff Normal School
Proclamation Urges Support For Disabled War Veterans
A proclamation appeals to Arizona residents to back a nationwide fundraiser by Disabled American Veterans World War for a relief fund dedicated to disabled veterans. December 17 is set for a nationwide sale of forget me nots with proceeds split between local chapters and national treasury.
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National Headquarters
The
Arizona
Dance at Pastime draws large crowd for church benefit
A Monday night dance at the Pastime Theatre for the Catholic Church drew a huge crowd. Music by Sammie Modviga of Winslow and Roy Cross helped the social and financial success, with capacity stretched as the evening progressed.
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Sammie” Modviga
Winslow
Roy Cross
Episcopal Services at Girl's Friendly Hall
Mr Gillies will hold services next Wednesday evening at the Girl's Friendly hall. An invitation is extended to all to attend this service.
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Gillies
Forged Not Day Proclaimed by Arizona Acting Governor
Acting Governor Ernest R. Hall proclaims December 17 as Forget-Me-Not Day to aid Disabled American Veterans of the World War. Citizens urged to contribute through commemorative symbols to ease the veterans' distress.
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Ernest R. Hall
Actin
State of
Arizona
Phoenix
John McK.redmond Ass’t
Notable Phoenix Visit Mentioned in Local Notes
It describes a good natured crowd and notes Mrs Henry Scorse is in Phoenix this week on business.
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Henry Scorse
Phoenix
Chalcedony Lodge Elects Officers for Next Year
Last Saturday December 10 Chalcedony Lodge No 6 held its annual election of officers. Elected were W J Hookway Master Hughes Senior Warden Ian Franklin Junior Warden J C Paulsell Treasurer Henning Secretary W B Woods Trustee for 3 years.
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Chalcedony Lodge No. 6
W.J. Hookway
Hughes
Warren Ian Franklin
Warne
J.C. Paulsell
Henning
W.B. Woods
Coconino to sue Navajo over boundary line
Coconino County supervisors and Navajo county officials discussed adopting the joint boundary line surveyed by Frank Goodman. They plan a friendly suit in the state supreme court to formalize the line, then set iron posts a mile apart along the border.
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Coconino
Fred Garing
W. H. Campbell
F. M. Gold
Holbrook
Board of Supervisors
Navajo County
Boundry
Frank Goodman
Flagstaff
Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Boundry Line
Coconino Sun
Holbrook Post Office Extends Parcel Window Christmas Morning
Notice to patrons states the Holbrook Post Office will open the parcel post window two hours on Christmas morning for parcel delivery. Hours are 8 to 10 A.M.
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Holbrook Post Office
Holbrook
Masque Ball at Pastime Theatre Awards Prizes
Last Saturday night the Pastime Theatre hosted the first masquerade dance of the season drawing a large crowd. Many masks were worn and two prizes were awarded for best and most original masks to Elsie Gay first and Jennie Newman second with Mayor Cooley presenting the awards.
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Elsie Gay
Jennie Newman
Mayor Cooley
Local Music Scene And Car Sales Noted
The orchestra featured Ernest Dennebaum on saxophone, Mrs. Black on piano, and Roy Cross on drums. Franklin continues steady care sales at his usual rate. Richards bought a Willys Knight and Chas. Payne owns a Knight. Model 4s were bought by Fred Baca and an unnamed passenger engineer.
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Ernest Dennebaum
Mrs. Black
Roy Cross
Franklin
Richards
Willys Knight
Chas
Payne
Fred Baca
The Courts and Their Equipment
Washington Star notes an unprecedented wave of wartime litigation as many claims against Uncle Sam arise and more are shaped. It urges more judges and simplified court processes to clear backlogs and speed justice as business nears normalcy.
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Uncle Sam
Congress
Washington Star
Sam Brusa Dies in Phoenix Tuberculosis Fatality
Telegraphic news reports Sam Brusa died in St. Jose hospital Phoenix from tuberculosis and heart trouble. He passed Tuesday the 13th and his remains were sent to Chicago for interment. Known locally as Sam, he worked at the Franklin barber shop and had many friends who mourn his loss.
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Sam Brusa
St. Jose Hospital
Phoenix
Ith
Chicago
Sam
Franklin
Mudville Train Delay Brings Out Engineer’s Dog
A Mudville resident waited four hours for an overdue train in the quiet suburb. The porter promised the arrival, and the engineer’s dog trotted up to brighten the moment as officials hinted the train was near.
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Mudville
Notable Officials Attend Court in Winslow
Bob Walton justice of the Winslow precinct stown Thursday attending court. Mayors bankers lawyers and officials endorse Tanlac Holbrook Drug Co advertisement. Major L M Shipley Apache By general manager visited terminal of the road. Att y Clark of Phoenix in court all week.
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Bob” Walton
Winslow
Promineus Business
Ministers of the Gospel
Tanlac Holbrook Drug Co
L. M. Shipley
The
Apache By
Holbrook Drag, Co
Y. Clark
Phoenix
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