Call for Overhead Crossing to Alleviate Rail Traffic Delays
A letter notes frequent freight train blockages at the crossing forcing south side travelers to crawl under or wait through long delays. Citizens urge the council to consider an overhead walkway or subway underpass to ensure timely access to the depot and passenger trains. Agent J. M. Lee works to minimize disruption but supports needed crossing solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Font Atane
Bok
J. M. Lee
Farewell for Mr Blum Hosts Hosted by Hennesseys
Mr and Mrs George W Hennessey hosted a dinner Monday night to bid farewell to Mr Alphonse Blum who departs for France for an extended visit to relatives. Other guests included Mr and several attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hennessey
Alphonse Blum
France
Jaycox Transferred From Holbrook Depot to Miami Arizona
R E Jaycox who has led the Standard Oil Depot at Holbrook for a year is ordered to proceed to Miami Arizona to take a new post. He departs Holbrook Saturday evening.
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R. E. Jaycox
Standard Oil
Holbrook
Miami
Arizona
Rev Jacob White Dies After Short Illness In Community
The obituary notes the passing of Rev Jacob White after a brief illness. He lived in the community for several years and was remembered for kindness public spirit and a likeable personality. His sudden death leaves hearts saddened.
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White
Municipal Sale January 22 at Navajo Garage
The Town of Holbrook will start its government supply sale at 10:00 AM on Thursday the 22nd at the Navajo Garage. Volunteers form the sales force with C. W. Moore serving as cashier and storekeeper. Go early to avoid the rush.
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Holbrook
C. W. Moore
Mrs Sapp Hosts Afternoon Gathering At Home
Mrs Sidney Sapp entertained a small group of friends on Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 5 o'clock. After two hours of fancy work guests enjoyed a two course luncheon. Attending were Mrs C H Jordan Mrs M M Jordan Mrs Hall Mrs Hollingsworth Mrs George Hennessey Mrs Wallace Mrs Bazell Mrs D J Thomas and Mrs R S Teeple.
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Sidney Sapp
C. H. Jordan
M. M. Jordan
Hall
Hollingsworth
George Hennessey
Wallace
Bazell
D. J. Thomas
R. S. Teeple
L. M. Raynolds
Albuquerque
Mable Eldred
Small Son
G. W. Hennessey
Long Beach
Calif. R
Teeple
The
Board of 1
Oil District Meeting in Holbrook Arizona Monday
The Holbrook Arizona Oil Mining District holds its annual meeting Monday at 7 30 PM in the Court House. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and other items of importance discussed.
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Holbrook Arizona Oil Mining District
Court House
Endorsing Wildcat Oil Legislation Faces Debate
The piece argues wildcat wells drive oil field growth and criticizes a proposed law to curb wildcatting. It notes the role of speculation, private capital, and the need to extend producing areas while questioning why only big interests should be allowed to take risks in new locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Petroleum State
Pennsylvania
California
California “Oil Coast
Wyoming Pools
Petroeum
Standard Oil Company
Crub Wildcats
Paper reduces size to four pages due to paper scarcity
The newspaper reports a four page edition caused by a shortage of news print. An upcoming order is expected to allow a return to the former six page format once deliveries are secured.
Council to investigate town utilities improvements
At a Town Council meeting on Wednesday evening the council decided to gather data on the lighting plant cost and the estimated costs of water and sewer improvements. They will report findings at the next meeting.
New Industry for Holbrook Brewing a Winslow Bottling Branch
The News learns Holbrook will host a new industry soon, a Winslow Bottling Company branch to be established in town. Full details expected in the next issue.
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Holbrook
Winslow Bottling Company
Banquet Attended by City Leaders in Winslow
Mayor J M Lee and a Holbrook party including Judge Crosby L E Carron and Mr and Mrs C H Jordan traveled to Winslow to attend an evening banquet honoring Santa Fe officials Supt Tuttle and incoming Supt Matthie.
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J. M. Lee
Prohibition Director Warns On Fruit Juices From Alcohol
The enforcement chief says sweet cider and fruit juices may be inspected for alcohol content. If they exceed soft drink limits they face liquor law penalties. Grapes juice with over one half of one percent alcohol could trigger action.
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Strickier
No company may push stock sales with false statements
The Oil Register notes that while small investors should understand stock they buy, there is no need for excess legal intervention. The piece argues legislation should limit itself and that lawmakers often overstep, missing when to stop legislating.
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Oil Register
Dustin Farnum in A Man in the Open at Pastime Theatre
Dustin Farnum stars in A Man in the Open a romance of Jesse Smith a shipwrecked sailor rescued by Texas cowboys who marries a scheming woman then sets out with her into the open pursuit of redemption. Opera star Kate Trevor enters the tale amid wilderness passion and danger with a final confession clearing the way for happiness. Two shows January 21 at 7 and 8 45.
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Jesse Smith
Texas
Jesse
Kate Trevor
Trevor
Kate
Methodist Church Evening Service Notice
Services will be held at the Methodist Church Monday evening at 7 30 led by Pastor O M Andrews. All are cordially invited to attend.
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Methodist Church
O. M. Andrews
For Sale Furniture for Five Room House
Advertisement notes furniture for a five room house for sale. Contact information provided by telephone number 62 for further details.
Weather Delays Continue in Holbrook Field Operations
Snowfall hampers development as field work stretches into a second week. Weather conditions persistently hinder progress, though crews press on with operations in the Holbrook field.
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Holbrook Field
Holbrook Oil Notes Mention Plans and Personnel
Local notes report ongoing oil operations with the Holbrook area firms detailing weather delays and progress. Managers and officials are due to visit, with drilling advances expected and announcements to follow.
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Blum
MIAME
Jacob White
Mrs. Sapp
OIL District Meeting
Inding the Wildcat
Council
Winslow
Dustin Farnum
Irene Rich
Elsie Miller
Miller
Mian T Awee Denne and
Bian
Holbrook Oil CO
Dad Hastings
Jack Marden
Palace
Miss Palmer
Black Canyon Syndicate
McCloskey
Apache Oilco
Aiken
Adamana Oil
Hopi Oil Company
Zuni Oil Company
Father Albany
John Kist
Moritz
James H. Scarse
Julia M. Braam
Phoenix
Supreme Court
Charles Osborne
Apache County
Osborne
Lupton
Wesley
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