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Newspaper
Holbrook News
Location
Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1921
Page
1
A how to guide for a boys club Santa Claus party includes making a Santa outfit from a bathrobe fur cap and mask, each boy gifting a present, and three knights to pack the gifts. It suggests shadow plays the boy orator routine and playful ceremonies tied to a Delineator style holiday mood.
Last Thursday evening Mr and Mrs W B Woods entertained Ace and Thimble Club their husbands and guests. Auction bridge filled eight tables and a late buffet followed. Coffee poured by Mrs Woods eased the enforced aridity while guests praised her hospitality and culinary skill. Henry Scarse commits to a new Holbrook building reflecting faith in the town’s future.
The Thimble Club entertained the Ace Club at Mrs. C. H. Jordan's home last Friday with sewing replacing the usual frisky paste boards. Christmas timing made it a welcome change with buttered popcorn and apples served. The next meeting is postponed. the following week the club will meet with Mrs. Sapp after Christmas.
The B P O Elks and the Holbrook Woman's Club plan a large Christmas tree in the street square near the Santa Fe Depot Holbrook Drug Store and A C M L with Santa Claus visiting at 3 pm Sunday to give gifts to every child ages two to twelve. A short program of speeches music and goodwill will precede the presentation.
On Sunday evening December 25 the M I A will present a Christmas program at the L D S Church. The moving picture show will start after the entertainment. The program begins at 6 00 p m. All are invited.
The Bank of Bisbee bought at public sale held at the court house on Wednesday at 2 p.m. the estate of C. O. Reidhead near Showlow after no higher bids. The assets included land east of Showlow, Showlow town lots, 160 acres of irrigated farming land, 200 head cattle, and 2000 dollars in price. The bank had previously obtained judgment against Reidhead on a loan.
Adamana Oil and Land Company received a carload of casing for Adamana No.1. The firm has long claimed oil at the bottom of the well and supporters expect the first well to yield soon. Roy Waters moves the casing toward the site as anticipation rises in the field.
The Civil Service Commission notes exams held recently in Flagstaff Arizona and other cities for domestic science teachers Indian Service apprentice fish culturists telegraph operators did not yield enough applicants and will be repeated on January 18 1922. Interested individuals should contact the Secretary of the U S Civil Service Board at the local post office for details and applications.
Mr. Steel moved a house from near the Union Oil office owned by George Hennessey to a lot owned by George in the northern part of town during the week.
A seasonal note expresses modesty in gifts and entertainments. The writer mentions Captain Kidd’s legends, inability to send toys or music, and extends heartfelt wishes for peace and happiness to distant friends and those near at home this Christmas day.
A urges residents to settle accounts with local merchants before year end. Emphasizes paying as much as possible on long standing small bills to help merchants keep credit and ease financial strain with the New Year approaching.
The note suggests Mrs Taylor will be away over Christmas on the coast while Dr S Earl Taylor handles more work and pay. It highlights a shift in duties during the holiday period and implied compensation changes.
Arnold Lee reports Holbrook school drama a milestone operetta with strong student effort and faculty support. The article lists boys and girls basketball schedules after Jan 1 and notes a Christmas tree party for grades one through seven, plus a four day trip for the girls team visiting Flagstaff Prescott Tempe and Mesa with Tempe Normal School hosting.
A vintage guide advises making Christmas gifts appealing through careful wrapping and personalized seals. It suggests tracing designs with carbon transfer, using colors for holly and mistletoe, and adding a touch of originality to small packages while noting economy during the season. It ends with a light joke about mistletoe and eyesight.
The article notes a promising southern State girls team trip and mentions students from the High School who travel to school from rural areas will spend Christmas at home and return January third.
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