City Council approves purchase of pumping plant machinery
At a recessed meeting the City Council unanimously decided to buy the pumping plant machinery. A power-availability clause was added to the contract to cover outages beyond twelve hours. A council committee was formed to complete the purchase and arrange installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larson
Cooley
Holbrook Light and Power Co
Myers
J. M. Lee
The
Power Co
John Flannigan
Messrs. Lee and
Cadwell
James Scorse
Lee
School Notes on Basketball Runs through February Events
The column lists upcoming basketball games on Feb 21 and 23 with both boys and girls teams, including Holbrook Hi, Winslow Hi, Gallup, and St. Johns visitors. It notes a pivotal Holbrook vs Winslow clash for the northern Arizona championship, travel plans, a 34 to 9 win by Flagstaff Normal over Holbrook Hi, a February 22 patriotic program, a debating team trip to Williamson, and a gym fundraiser on Feb 18 plus report cards next week.
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Gallup
Holbrook Hi
Winslow Hi Boys
Holbrook
Winslow Boys
Arizona
St. Johns
Carbon City
Flagstaff
Louise Mow
Morris Richards
Williamson
A and T
Ace and Thimble Club Meets at Mrs Hookway Home
The Ace and Thimble Club held a well attended meeting at Mrs. Hookway’s home with regular members and some guests. The next monthly gathering is set for Thursday evening February 16 1921 at Mrs Jesse Hilet’s residence.
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Hookway
Jesse Hilet
Fresh seed stock at Wetzlers Flower and Garden
Wetzlers offers a full line of flower and garden seeds, all fresh stock available now. Contact and store details not provided.
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Wetzlers
Ady
New Building On Porter Street Near Masonic Temple
The Navajo Apache Abstract and Title Co plans a one story stucco building on Porter Street adjoining the Masonic Temple. It will house six stores with an ice of stucco construction and include a display sales room for the Chevrolet Motors agency.
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The
Mrs Hennessey Hosts Delightful Afternoon Party
Mrs Burr Porter was guest of honor at a pleasant afternoon gathering at Mrs Hennessey's north town home. Out of town guests included Mrs Harold Moritz of Phoenix and Mrs Ed Cole of Cooley. Auction provided diversion as four tables filled. A light lunch was served after the card game.
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Burr Porter
Town Team Defeats Snowflakers 44 to 29 In Basketball
The town team beat the Snowflakers 44 to 29 in a fast snappy game last Friday. Crowds were excited and eager for another contest as players performed well.
McCleves Host Social After Basketball Game
After a Friday eve basketball game in the school gym the younger social set gathered at the home of Mrs. Cyrus McCleve. Miss Goldie and Winnie Greer hosted guests including players with jazz and laughter filling the house. A dainty collation followed. Road contractors Rogers and Willis, on Snowflake road at Five Mile, passed through town en route to Salt Seeps, recalling a prior car mishap on the way to Snake Dance.
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Goldie
Winnie Greer
Cyrus McCleve
Rogers and
Willis
Five Mile
Reams Canon
Is your liver out of order Tanlae ad in Home Paper
An old Holbrook Drug Co advertisement promotes Tanlae as a remedy for biliousness headaches and constipation. The Home Paper lists the ad offering a subscription at 3 dollars per year.
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Tanlae
Holbrook Drug Co. Adv
Holbrook News Notes Highlights Local Visits and Events
Snowflake resident John A. Freeman visited the News office on Wednesday. Ranch visits from Charlie Ross near Heber and D.E Slosser of the Pinedale District occurred this week. Biz notes include LS Stewart planning a Phoenix trip for a pending suit, D.W. Marley shipping steers to Phoenix, and Will Woods II returning home on Sunday. Mrs. R. C. Smith reports Salt River Valley business improving. A Methodist choir plan a concert with a male quartet. Julius Wetzler enlarges the hotel annex over the old bank. Mrs. Thos Phelps and Colter brothers leave for the Coast due to their mother's illness. Mrs. Harper dies in San Jose on Feb 11.
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Charlie Ross
Heber
Mr. Jackson
Indian Wells
D.E Slosser
Pinedale
Holbrook
LS. Stewart
Phoenix
D.W. Marley
Wetzlers
R.C. Smith
Snowflake Herald
Salt River Valley
Thos. Phelps
Bert
Harry Colter
Mrs. Harper
San Jose
Scouts Meet at Methodist Church for Enrollment
All boys interested in joining the Boy Scouts are urged to attend at the Methodist Church on Monday evening February 21 at 7 00. Participants must submit their names to the New York office next week.
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Boy Scouts
Methodist Church
New York
Big Cattle Outfit Sold to Jaquis Ranchowners
In the week a deal closed whereby Mr and Mrs Santa Jaquis bought the Wallace and Bly ranch once run by Frank Wallace. The ranch, famed for water supply under the mountains, was long owned by Mr Ramer. Wallace, a longtime cattleman, leaves behind many friends while Mrs Wallace cannot reside there due to altitude.
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Santa Jaquis
Wallace and Bly
Frank Wallace
Ramer
Jaquis
The Oil Column Keeps Readers Updated On Industry
This column notes that authentic oil news will be printed as available and labeled items like rumors or manager announcements will be clearly designated. It promises to print oil industry updates though none can be guaranteed to appear in full.
Holbrook Oil Co Advances in Well No 1 Drilling
Fred Crain of Holbrook Oil Co calls everything favorable as casing is removed from Adamana No 1 and drilling is expected to resume soon. McCloskey reports Black Canyon daily has a wire indicating immediate resumption. No definite developments on the property though savior interests pursue negotiations for Well No 1 with no decision yet on a contract to handle drilling.
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Adamana NO
Tam
McCloskey
ZUN
Savior Interests
Dance Benefit at School Gym This Saturday Night
The Ace and Thimble Club hosts a dance at the school gym this Saturday night. Attendees in costumes or aprons can bid on homemade candy, with proceeds supporting the event and community.
Holbrook Browns Elect Manager and Playing Manager
The Holbrook Browns held an organization meeting last Tuesday evening with large attendance. Mr. Koury was elected Manager and Treasurer, and Perfecto Namnez was chosen playing manager. Two competitive Holbrook teams may aid each other and the Browns are hoped for success.
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Holbrook Browns
Koury
Perfecto Namnez
Holbrook
Browns
Holbrook Citizens Endorse Chamber of Commerce Effort
A large Holbrook business gathering at the courthouse last Tuesday discussed forming a Chamber of Commerce or Business Men’s Association to boost Holbrook and Navajo County. Attendees backed a temporary committee, a by laws draft, and suitable financial support, with plans to keep community interests first and avoid special interests.
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Court House
Holbrook
Navajo County
Holbrook Commercial Organization
Brooks
Hunter, Dulin and Co
Los Angeles
Colter Ranch
Campbell
Lyman Dam
Chamberlain
Chamber of Commerce
Business Men’s Association
Mayor Cooley
Cooley
Richard Schuster
Schuster
C.H. Jordan
Jordan
Mark Bryan
Pincett
Judge Thomas
Thomas
Grand Canyon
Carpenter
Stovall
Paul Cox
C. H. Jordan
Holbrook Chamber of Commerce
W. Scorse
C. H. Jennings
Jennings
Henry Lee
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Atty. Larson
Col. Breen
Cocofino Sun
Hawaii
Honolulu
Frank Ellsworth
Roy
ACE and Thimble Club
Mrs. Geo. Hennessey
the McCleve's
Holbrook News Notes
John A. Freeman
Snowflake
Mr. Bargeman
Houck, Arizona
C.J. Houck
Will Woods
C.E. Chambers
Messrs. Wm. Plant
Frank Johnson
Carter
T. Hathorn
Julius Wetzler
Holbrook State Bank
Belding
Wallace and Bly Ranch
Black Canyon
Taylor Interests
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