Rehabilitation scheme for ex soldiers for Apache County
Colter project manager H W Furlong urges placing ex soldiers on irrigated lands near St Johns. Hyland, Mesa provers of Director Forbes, is considering the plan and may press it with Forbes in Washington. Federal data show a settler family adds about 4000 to the district. 150 families could be housed with aid, receiving 75 to 150 dollars monthly until crops mature.
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H. W. Furlong
Colter
St. Johns
Hyland
Forbes
Phoenix
Furlong
Washington
Holbrook Basketball Teams Victorious in Local Gym Games
Holbrook hosted a pair of wins with the girls defeating Gallup 25 to 4 and the boys beating Winslow ahead in a hard fought scrimmage. Referee Britt cited fair calls while James Donahoe visited Holbrook to meet his wife returning from the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Winstlowites
Britt
James Donahoe
Holbrook
Overland Car Winner Named in Winslow Raffle
The Frank Perkins Post of the American Legion in Winslow raffled an Overland car on Washington's Birthday. Mr. George Vineyard won after tickets were stirred in a washing machine and drawn. Franklin, the Holbrook Overland dealer, announced the result. Vineyard securing the car is congratulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank Perkins
American Legion
Winslow
George Vineyard
Franklin
Overland
Holbrook
Vineyard
Pioneer James Pearce Dies at 82 in Taylor Arizona
Navajo County mourns James Pearce aged 82, born March 6 1839, died February 17 1922 at his Taylor home. He leaves six living sons, a wife, two daughters, while three daughters are dead. Pearce burial occurred February 19. Countrywide note: “rest in peace.” A short ad for Tanlac and Hughes Jewelry Store follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navajo County
James Pearce
Taylor
Behold the First and Only Cartoon of an Exlitor
The Last Minute Advertiser announces his intention to bring in copy early but collapses in his chair, a comical mishap framed as a town cartoon. The piece mixes whimsy with self referential humor about deadlines and the newspaper office life.
Oleson Aviation Co to offer rides near Holbrook
Ada based Oleson Aviation Co. will be in Holbrook on Sunday offering plane rides with expert aviators and landing south of Town on Mesa. Mr C H Jordan traveled to Winslow Tuesday morning on No 9 for legal business. W E Talliferro, Santa Fe Land Commissioner from Albuquerque, passed Holbrook toward St Johns on Monday. Attorney W E Ferguson was in Fiagataff on legal business last week. Travelers Checks have risen from 50 cents to 75 cents per 100 dollars. issuer charges set by outside companies, not local banks.
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Oleson Aviation Co
Adamana
Holbrook
Mesa
C. H. Jordan
Winslow
W. E. Talliferro
Santa Fe Land Commissioner
Albuquerque N.M
St. Johns
W. E. Ferguson
Fiagataff
John Diviebess
Chas. W. Patterson
Snowflake Herald
Olesen Aviation Co
Abo
Death of Show Low Boy George Reidhead
George Reidhead died at his Show Low home Sunday afternoon after a battle with illness following a gassing injury in France. Formerly foreman at Jaques Sheep Co, he had returned to Arizona, but a severe cold confined him to bed. He was conversing with friends when he suddenly paused and passed away quietly.
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George Reidhead
Showlow
France
Arizona
Jaques
Ace and Thimble Club Party at Mrs Hulet Home
The Ace and Thimble Club gathered at Mrs. Jesse Hulet's home on Wednesday evening for a lively party. Mrs. Flanigan hosted at the head table and resisted moves until challenged by Mrs. Lee and Mr. Cadwell. Auction was enjoyed followed by a late two course lunch with the line Readily amused attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Hulet
Flanigan
Lee
Mr. Cadwell
Oil Column Reports Limited Field News From Ariz Regions
The Oil Column outlines authentic items and rumors with labels for manager announcements. Active field work proceeds with few companies issuing notices this week. Holbrook Zuni and Black Canyon have none, while Taylor interests and Adamana authorize the following disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holbrook, Zuni
Black Canyon
Taylor Interests
Adamana
Taylor Interests Eyes Holbrook Field Drilling Plan
Dr Earl Taylor reports visitors will visit Holbrook Field within ten days to inquire about the present situation and future possibilities. Negotiations continue on a large drilling campaign long under consideration by the Taylor Interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Taylor
Holbrook Field
Taylor
Ada mena No 1 Project Faces Near Term Production
Inquiries at the company office reveal driller Durfee leads the program and all mechanical matters rest with him. The Ada mena hole is reported clean to the bottom and the geologist says production may begin at only a small additional depth.
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Durfee
Adamena
Hager report quoted in Arizona Mining Journal aids oil field
The current issue of The Arizona Mining Journal contains a long quotation from Mr. Hager's report on the Holbrook oil field. This publicity will assist the field. Chas Rogers returned Tuesday from Prescott with a contract to build thirteen miles of road in the Verde Valley. Work starts around March 5. The contract totals nearly $50,000. Bert Colter of Springerville was in town Monday.
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The
Arizona Mining Journal
Holbrook Chamber of Commerce Report Favorable
Holbrook residents heard the special committee report on organizing a Chamber of Commerce. The board of directors was recommended, including Chamberlain and Schuster, with the group asking to be discharged after presenting constitution and by laws. A letter to George Black of Santa Fe Railroad noted promise of regular limited train stops for Holbrook and Ada mana.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamberlain
C.H. Jordan
Richard P. Schuster
Jesse Hulet
W. H. Stovall
Wm. R. Scorse
C. H. Jordan
Holbrook Chamber of Commerce
Holbrook
Wm. H. Chamberlain
R. N. Pincett
Jesse
Hulet
W. V. Belding
W. F. Williams
Chas. P. Cooley
L. Cadwell
Ft. Apache
W. R. Scorse
Messrs. Williams
Belding
George Black
Santa Fe Railroad
Black
Adamana
Contested Move to Abandon Fort Apache Warns Holbrook
Holbrook reports conflicting on Fort Apache abandonment as D J Thomas and associates secure authority to form The First National Bank of Holbrook and plan to open by April 10. Local leaders fear erosion of security. Chamber of Commerce campaigns to reverse the order and appeals to War and Interior departments for continued garrison and protection of livestock and citizens.
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First National Bank
Fort Apache
D.J. Thomas
Comptroller of
First National Bank of Holbrook
Holbrook
Navajo Country
Chamber of Commerce
Holbrook Chamber of Commerce
Holbrook Ariz
Secretary of War
Ft. Apache
Ft. Huachuca
Arizona
Interior Department
War Department
Carl Hayden Holbrook
Ashurst Holbrook
Judge Sapp Addresses Bar Association in Nogales
Judge Sidney Sapp spoke at the State Bar Association gathering in Nogales last week, criticizing state and county travel expenses as taxpayer burdens beyond lawful authority. the Nogales Herald excerpt notes the keynote was well received by delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Sapp
State Bar Association
Nogales
Winslow Legion honors dealer with cigars box
W. W. Franklin of Overland was voted into a box of cigars at a Winslow American Legion meeting as thanks for selling raffle tickets for the Overland car raffle. John Diviebess and Chas. W. Patterson visited town. Olesen Aviation Co. from Ada showcased expert aviators at a mesa landing south of town.
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Overland
W. W. Franklin
American Legion
Winslow
Legion
Chamber of Commerce meeting discusses Grand Canyon project
Brock would receive advertising in railroad publications as a stopping point for the Petrified Forest and nearby points. The letter won commendation and official Chamber of Commerce approval. Judge Thomas spoke on the Grand Canyon project and its impact on Navajo County. He will present statistics next Monday evening on building and completing this major power project. A luncheon at fifty cents per plate was suggested before the next meeting, and members were invited to join the Chamber. The gathering is at one o'clock Saturday the 25th in the store next to the Commercial Hotel.
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Brock
Petrified Forest
Chamber of Commerce
Judge Thomas
Grand Canyon
Navajo County
Thomas
Indian Dance at Polacca Recalls Hopi Ceremony
Mr and Mrs F E Johnson and Mrs H A Johnson from Galesburg Ill recently returned from Hopi Land. They attended a dance on the Polacca mesa noted as picturesque with dancers wearing large head dresses of gayly decorated wood, described as a two half sun flower. A Bean Dance was held on Feb 13 with beans sprouted in boxes for the rite.
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F.E. Johnson
H. A. Johnson
Galesburg
Ill
Polacca
Holbrook
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse at Holbrook Pastime Theatre
Metro's million dollar film The Four Horseman of the Apocalypse arrives at the Pastime Theatre in Holbrook with two showings. Matinee starts 2 30 PM and the evening screening at 7 30 PM. The production is hailed as the greatest motion picture and has drawn wide acclaim from Yale press and state officials.
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Holbrook
Metro
Vicente Blasco _Ibanez
Yale College
Phoenix
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Apache County
Highool
Gallup
Tanlac
Holbrook Drug Co
Hughes Jewelry Store
Adv
Showlow Boy
Bert Colter
Springerville
Hayden
Mesas
Judge Sapp
BAR Association
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