El Paso Salesmen Endure Snowbound Arizona Trip
El Paso clothing salesmen E. Cletaeway and M. Silverman were stranded for days in Arizona during a cold snap. They report frostbitten ears and feet, cauliflower ears, and gas scarcity after a 41 mile trek over heavy roads. Their ordeal, recounted by Glen Howard, tests the view that Arizona is only hot sand.
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Arizona
el Paso
Glen Howard
Holbrook
E. Cletaeway
Mr. M. Silverman
Ace and Thimble Club Sets February Benefit for Gym
The Ace and Thimble Club met at Mrs. Holcomb's with enough members to fill three card tables. They plan a February 18 fundraiser to buy athletic equipment for the school gym, selling $1 tickets plus ten cents tax. Candy made by members will be auctioned and music will be provided.
Scholarship Record at Holbrop Schools Honors Top Scholars
The Holbrop schools record shows top scholars for the past semester. Morris Richards leads with 94.00, Velma Shumway 92.00, Geo McLaws 90.75, Edna Saunders 87.95, Menlo Greer 87.75, Ines Truax 85.00, May Ellis 87.00, and Louise Mowe 85.00, reflecting industrious application across the student body.
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Holbrop
Brannigan
Morris Richards
Velma Shumway
Geo. McLaws
Ines Truax
Louise Mow É
Menlo Greer
Edna Saunders
May Ellis
New Building Planned with Unique Mission Style
Julius Wetzler buys RC Smith property on Ratheid Avenue for a mission style building. Plans include California tile roof and artistic design. Wetzler touts Holbrook growth and hints the completed structure may house the Overland Salesroom.
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Julius Wetzler
RC. Smith
Ratheid Avenue
California
Mc. Wetzler
Holbrook
Overland
Gallup High and Holbrook Elks Triumph In Local Basketball Night
Last Friday night fans enjoyed two high scoring basketball games with Holbrook town team dominating Winslow Elks 62 to 15 while Gallup High School fell to the local lads 67 to 10. Highlights included Louis Divelbess and George Hastings passing, Fraser scoring from everywhere, Joe Woods’ guards, and Arnold Lee overcoming a sprained ankle. Other notes mention Dee DeWitt, Speck Finnegan, Tommy Hathorne, and Tommy Isaacson contributing to Holbrook’s victory. Local travelers Mr D Hays and Mrs Jennings with car trips also noted amid cold weather.
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Gallup
Coal Town
Louis Divelbess
George Hastings
Fraser
Joe Woods
Arnold Lee
Albuquerques
Winslow Elks
Holbrook
Winslow
Tommy
Chas Hathorne
Dee DeWitt
Winslow Iads
Oil Column reports progress on Crain well and Zuni Joedaa
The Oil Column notes that F O Crain secretary announces steps toward immediate completion of a deep well amid reduced drilling difficulties. Durfee expected to drill soon as casing removal nears finish. Zuni negotiations stall on disclosure while management believes Zuni Joedaa will push to completion.
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F.O Crain
Durfee
ZUNI
Presidential visit signals forthcoming action at Black Canyon
The chief executive Mr. Crothier visited last week and may prompt definite steps, though manager Mr. McCloskey said there is nothing new to publish this week.
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Crothier
McCloskey
Taylor Interests Report No New Higgins Dome Developments
Dr S Earl Taylor says no new development on Higgins Dome while negotiations with interested parties continue. He expects to publish facts as soon as information is defined and notes rising interest in the Holbrook field from practical oil men with an encouraging six month outlook.
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S. Earl Taylor
Higgins Dome
Taylor
Holbrook Field
Physical Condition of Holbrook Scholars Appalling Report
Miss De Gomez reports the Holbrook school children show high levels of underweight and various defects. Teeth tonsils and eyes flagged as needing correction while a large portion are underweight due to diet and rest. Recommend hot lunches or milk at recess and hiring a community nurse to improve health and athletic potential.
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de Gomez
Adair Exonerated in Digger Creek Case
L B Hutson and George Peterson reported from their ranch on Digger Creek. An article dated January 27, 1922 stated that John Adair was tried and exonerated before Justice of the Peace John Fish on a charge by Katherine Coughlin. The News says the charge was dismissed by motion of the state’s attorney.
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L.B. Hutson
George Peterson
Digger Creek
the News
John Adair
John Fish
Katherine Coughlin
Bank of Northern Arizona Reopens in Snowflake
Snowflake residents celebrated the Bank of Northern Arizona reopening with school dismissals, band music, and speeches by Samuel F. Smith, Judge Crosby, C.B. Wilson, H.M. Moritz, S.L. Fish, and W.C. Smith. Four county residents died when a train collided with their car near Websters Crossing, Globe, highlighting calls for safer grade crossings.
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Snowflake
Bank of
Northern Arizona
Samuel F. Smith
Judge Crosby
Holbrook
C.B. Wilson
Flagstaff
H.M. Moritz
Phoenix
S.L. Fish
W.C. Smith
Arizona Eastern
Websters Crossing
Globe
C. J. Hatch
Ashurst
Arizona
E.T. Bryce
Andrew Brown
Fort Thomas
Thatcher
Dewey Bryce
Hatches
Mr. Hatche
Woodruff
W. A. Saunders
Springerville
Bryce
Arizona Cattle Growers Convene in Globe
The Arizona Cattle Growers Association holds its annual convention in Globe on February 28 and 24, 1922. Cattlemen from across the state are urged to attend to meet buyers, discuss freight rate cuts, taxes, meat consumption, and measures to aid livestock finances. A new constitution, possible consolidation with the Arizona Wool Growers, grazing on National Forests, marketing improvements, tariff issues, and public domain grazing will be covered with speakers including Fred H. Bixby and Dwight B. Heard.
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Arizona Cattle Growers’ Association
Globe
Arizona
Arizona Wool Growers’ Association
National Association
Fred H. Bixby
American National Live Stock Association
Dwight B. Heard
Washington
P.G. Spilsbury
Arizona Industrial Congress
Navajo County to split into three supervisor districts
The Board of Supervisors must divide Navajo County into three districts at its April meeting. The News favors a Winslow district, a second including St. Joseph Holbrook Woodruff Reams Canyon and Heber, and a third comprising the remaining areas, predicting fair and equitable divisions.
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Board of Supervisors
Navajo County
Winslow
St. Joseph
Holbrook
Woodruff
Reams Canyon
Heber
Cattle Growers Urge Attendance at Globe Convention
Henry G. Boice, acting president of the Arizona Cattle Growers' Association, urges members to attend the February 23rd and 24th convention at Globe to influence policy and reap benefits for business.
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Globe
Henry G. Boice
Arizona Cattle Growers’ Association
Pine dale residents visit kin and kinship links
J Henry Webb of Pinedale visits his sister Mrs C C Williams. C A Gardner came from Cooley on Sunday. Mr and Mrs M H Flake visited relatives in Snowflake last Sunday.
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J. Henry Webb
Pinedale
C.C. Williams
C.A. Gardner
Cooley
M.H. Flake
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ACE and Thimble Club
Mr. D. Hays
Brundage
Pinta
Sto
Holbrook Oil CO
Black Canyon
Taylor Interests
DeGomez
Red Cross
Bank OF Northern Arizona
Arizona Cattle Growers Association
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