Indictments in Holbrook State Bank Case Returned
A grand jury returned true bills against J M Raynolds and Guy Rogers, leaders of the First National Bank of Albuquerque, in the Holbrook State Bank failure. L M Raynolds and R R Turbeville named, with Turbeville under arrest. Extradition papers are being prepared for surrender. The case stirs public commentary about charges and counters in Albuquerque papers.
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Holbrook State Bank
J.M. Raynolds
Guy Rogers
First National Bank of
Albuquerque
L.M. Raynolds
Holbrook Bank
R.R. Turbeville
Turbeville
New Mexico
Miss Bouton to Speak on Home Making in Holbrook
University of Arizona Extension worker Miss Bouton arrives Jan 3 to Holbrook and speaks at the Woman's Club Jan 4 on the business of Home Making. She will offer talks and demonstrations and arrange a schedule for the rest of the week prioritizing first come first served requests.
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Miss Bouton
University of Arizona
Navajo County
Holbrook
Woman’s Club
Christmas in Holbrook Brings Santa to 295 Children
Christmas in Holbrook featured a double Santa visit aided by the Elks and the Woman's Club. The tree on the square attracted many local kids as Santa arrived by sleigh, delivering gifts that filled the day with joy and generous giving.
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Elks
Woman’s Club
Jones
Santa Claus
Santa
Methodist Church
Mrs C Jennings Hosts Birthday Surprise for Aldene Ramsey
Last Wednesday evening Mrs C Jennings entertained a large party in honor of her sister Miss Aldene Ramsey. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W B Farr, Mr and Mrs S McCleve, Mr Lee M H Flake, Mrs W W Sherwood, Mr and Mrs D K Udall, Mr AO Rogers, Mr and Mrs A B Campbell, Mr and Mrs W H, Mr and Mrs F Wil, Mr and Mrs F A Suey, Mrs D WeWitt, Mrs C C Williams, Miss G Smith, and the Ramsey sisters Aldene and Leah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Jennings
Aldene Ramsey
W. B. Farr
S. McCleve
Lee M. H. Flake
W. W. Sherwood
D. K. Udall
A O. Rogers
A. B. Campbell
W. H
F. Wil
F. A. Suey
D. WeWitt
C. C. Williams
G. Smith
Aldene
Leah, Ramsey
Forest ranger travels through Holbrook eyeing cattle trade
W E Baldwin, forest ranger for the Show Low district, passed through Holbrook last Saturday en route to Taylor for Xmas with his family. Ed Callis of Hobson Bros Ventura California shipped 270 head of steers bought from Lorenzo Hubbell of Oriba, with prices about fall levels. Callis said he seeks 250 more head. W A Morris of Snowflake visited town on business Tuesday.
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W.E. Baldwin
Showlow District
Holbrook
Taylor
Callis
Hobson Bros
Ventura
Cal
Lorenzo Hubbell
Oriba
W A Morris
Miss Bouton Plans Stop at Commercial Hotel
Miss Bouton expects to stop at the Commercial Hotel and invites ladies and girls to call on her there.
When the Paper Is Missing Its Way
A father complains the newspaper is unreadable dull and biased toward women. He rails at the lack of useful information yet eagerly grabs the paper, reads every want ad, and vows to educate the editors. The piece humorously contrasts his critique with his own newspaper habit.
Local Residents Return from Holiday Travel in El Paso and Kansas
J A Morrow arrived by a train from El Paso last Wednesday evening. Mr Hancock came back Thursday morning from Kansas where he visited relatives for Christmas. Hyrum Brinkerhoff recently from Winslow and his mother moved into the Indeec cottage in the west end. Xmas in Pass City was merry and bright.
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J. A. Morrow
el Paso
Pass
Mr. Hancock
Kansas
Hyrum _ Brinkerhoff
Winslow
Ind Eee
West End
Commercial Hotel Under a New Management
Mr. W Y V Belding takes over as manager of the Harvey House at lip and becomes the new lessee of the Commercial Hotel. The interior is being redecorated with plaster replaced and a steel ceiling planned for the lobby. Belding’s extensive hotel experience is expected to boost the hotel’s popularity.
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W.yv. Belding
Harvey House
Lip
County assessors cut range taxes for cattle sheep
With State Tax Commission consent, the County Assessor Association unanimously lowered range tax values for the coming year. Range cattle drop from 25.00 to 22.50 per head, steers over two years old from 35.00 to 30.00, and sheep from 5.00 to 4.00. Navajo county, with about 31,000 cattle and 80,000 sheep on the rolls, will feel the impact, while all other property values stay the same.
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State Tax Commission
County Assessors Association
Navajo County
One Year End Tales From Holbrook Local Roundup
Holbrook residents share holiday tales and small town events. W R Scorse returns from Los Angeles after Christmas with family while D J Thomas travels to Albuquerque. Local mining and water well work continues with limited flow. Grand Jury adjourns until Tuesday. Community anecdotes feature knife throwing, household disruptions, and holiday visits from students and engineers.
Winslow Boxing Match a Great Success
A packed Winslow theatre saw a full card last Friday with bouts including Kid Sanches vs Scoop Kimura, Vargas CTK Jones, Anaya vs Snyder, and Lewis vs Rooney. Vargas won by technical knockout in round two, Anaya led to a clear margin, Rooney earned the decision over Lewis, while promoter Phil Jones and division agent F F Bartlett were praised for smooth organization. News also notes the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Smithson of Woodruff and local visits by C E Lewis and wife alongside a shipment of Overland cars arriving for distribution next week.
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Kid Sanches
Scoop Kimura
Vargas Vs Jones
Vargas
Mr. Jones
Sponge
Chico
Fisher
Crepe
Anaya - Snyder
Snyder
Anaya
Lewis
Rooney
F. F. Bartlett
Phil Jones
California oil boom seen at Holbrook field
Dr S Earl Taylor returns from the Coast noting strong California interest in Holbrook oil prospects. Operators inquire about acreage, prices, and well data as the field is described as the largest in the United States with an expected crude oil output around 65 million dollars for the year.
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S. Earl.Taylor
California
United States
Holbrook
Arizona
Local Visits and Holiday Travels Noted in Holbrook
Ed. Walker visits town while R. E. Margesson tours Holbrook last Saturday. John Diverbess spends the holidays here. Theodore Newman stays at home with Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Newman and plans an early return to Dillon Montana. Jess DeWitt reports Mrs. DeWitt is largely bedbound after six months illness. Will Hancock of White River Sheep Co. passes through Holton en route to the valley, spending Christmas with family in Taylor.
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Ed. Walker
R.E. Margesson
Holbrook
John Diverbess
Theodore Newman
Hisents
Wallace Newman
Dillon
Montana
Jess DeWitt
Woodruff
White River Sheep Co
Holt
Hancock
Taylor
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Mrs. C. Jennings
Hennry
Dows
Dade
W.R. Scorse
Los Angeles
Bill
D. J. Thomas
Walter McLaws
J. E. Sherar
Colorado
Tucker Church Ranch
A. S. Gibbons
St. Johns
Grand Jury
Juan Lise
Alijo Padilla
Juan
Padilla
Harold Divelbess
The
L.E. Holcomb
Mesa
Ashfork
G.T. West
Mr. Duffield
Williams
Salt River Valley
Adolph Schuster
Dodd Greer
Concho
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