Dolman Address Highlights Illiteracy and Civics Need
Prof C G Dolman addresses Navajo County Teachers Institute in Winslow stressing adult and child illiteracy, Americanization, and citizenship training. He notes gaps in English proficiency, praises limited reforms, and urges stronger legislation to counter foreign language press influence. Also reports Holbrook bottling plant setup and a Petrified Forest highway project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Dolman
Navajo County
Teachers’ Institute
Winslow
Lapis
Harvard
Elliot
Arizona
Mulford Winsor
Cochran to Visit Relatives in St Louis
Mrs M G Cochran leaves here next Monday for St Louis to visit relatives in a brief family trip noted in local annals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Cochran
Louis
Wake up Arizona to schooling and literacy crisis
A speech laments widespread illiteracy in Arizona, calls for stronger state institutions, more school facilities and teachers, and reform of truancy laws. The speaker notes districts lack rooms and staff, cites failures in Chicago and other states, and honors teachers who contributed to wartime efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terese
Arizona
Chicago
Maine
New York
Increase in Teachers' Salaries Debated at Winslow Session
At the Navajo County Teachers Institute in Winslow a long discussion centered on raising teachers pay. A telegram was sent to Governor Campbell urging inclusion of the salary increase in the governor's call for an extra legislative session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navajo County
Teachers’ Institute
Winslow
Campbell
Girls' Friendly Society Meeting At Holbrook
Miss Freeland will organize a Holbrook branch of the Girls' Friendly Society on Saturday afternoon. The religious group aims to study social moral and industrial issues and improve conditions for wage earning women. The meeting, connected with the Episcopal church, is at Mrs R S Teeple's home at 3 o'clock.
Miss Hey Leaves for East to Select Spring Stock
Miss Fay Hey, proprietor of The Style Shop, departs for St. Louis and other eastern points to pick a spring stock of suits mil linery and related items. She invites Holbrook ladies to view the distinctive spring fashions in her upcoming display.
Wool prices misattributed to wool in suits
A Salt Lake City dispatch reports Dr. S M McClure disputing H R King's claim that wool prices drive clothing costs. He notes Boston wool values are stable and that wool used in a typical suit costs about 5.25 dollars, a fraction of retail prices. Other local notes mention club meetings and relocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
H. R. King
Seattle
National Retail Clothiers’ Association
Chicago
S.M. McClure
National Wool Growers’ Association
King
Boston
McClure
Conditions at the Black Canyon Well
Ben McCloskey reported ongoing water hauling difficulties at the Black Canyon well with drilling sometimes allowed. He noted good depth is being made when drilling is permitted and that favorable indications are appearing. He returned to the site Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben McCloskey
Black Canyon
Mr. McCloskey
Liberty Chapter No 23 Initiates Members at O E S Meeting
Liberty Chapter No. 23 of the Order of the Eastern Star held a regular session in the Masonic Temple last Tuesday night and initiated new candidates. Refreshments were served after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Masonic Temple
Entertains at luncheon and local notices from Holbrook
Mrs L M Raynolds hosted a small luncheon honoring Mrs C H Jorlan. Holbrook activities include H F Warner inspecting for Union Oil, Mrs L C Henning visiting Phoenix with children, Jack Marden returning from the coast, John Kist to Denver for the National LiveStock show, and Mrs Virginia Goode named secretary of Adamana Oil and Land Co. Attorney C H Jordan and wife plan a Los Angeles trip possibly extending to Florida. Mrs Wm Lee returns from Albuquerque for medical care. KLIM advertised. Palace Drug Co seeks customers. H W Rosenthal visits the Southern California product exhibit in Los Angeles. A two room furnished rental is offered by Sid ney Sapp.
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H. F. Warner
Union
Navajo County
Palace Drug Co
C. H. Jordan
Los Angeles
Florida
Virginia Goode
Holbrook
Adamana Oil & Land Company
Wm. Lee
Albuquerque
Lee
H. W. Rosenthal
Southern California
Los Aneles Chamber of Commerce
Rédienthal
Southland
Sidney Sapp
May Acton Oil and Gas Legislation
Attorney William Condon of Holbrook urged Governor Campbell to issue a special session to pass a statute prohibiting oil and gas waste at newly brought wells. He argued waste in other states caused millions in losses and lowered surface pressure, a remedy within the state police power per the U.S. Supreme Court. Campbell thanked him and said he would consider it in a call if agreed upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Condon
Holbrook
Campbell
Arizona
Supreme Court of the United States
Holbroo Eld
Auction Bridge Party Honors Mrs Jordan Before Her Trip
Mrs D J Thomas hosted a pleasant auction bridge party Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs C H Jordan who leaves tomorrow on an extended trip. Attending were Mrs Cochran Mrs Bazell Mrs Raynolds Mrs Flanigan Mrs Sapp Mrs M Smith Mrs M M Jordan and Mrs Ayers H L Parish. Also noted were updates on local residents and business moves in Holbrook and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Jordan
D. J. Thomas
Cochran
Bazell
Raynolds
Flanigan
Sapp
Margaret Smith
M. M. Jordan
Ayers
Holbrook Oil Company to Resume Well Work
Dad Hastings announced Holbrook Oil Co will resume drilling Monday if weather improves. The adobe area around the well is impassable and a team hauled materials in. Manager Marden returned from Los Angeles stating no takeover contract exists and the company will continue its work. Hastings noted a formation change suggesting deeper depths ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holbrook Oil Co
Dad” Hastings
Holbrook
Seaiees
Ack Marden
Los Angeles
Auction Party at Mrs. Fred Wetzler's Home
Mrs. Fred Wetzler will host an afternoon auction at her home with three tables set for bidders. The event invites neighbors and friends to browse items and participate in the sale. Proceeds will support a local cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wetzler
Delia Moore Brings Fresh Sheet Music Selections
Delia Moore announces latest sheet music selections featuring vocal and instrumental pieces. The catalog includes new arrangements and popular tunes for performers and enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia Moore
For Sale Furniture for five room house notice
For sale furniture for a five room house and contact details. Various locals mention visits and business in Winslow Holbrook Roswell and Phoenix. Several names tied to products and services appear with phone numbers and offers. The text also references a California Motor Alliance Co and a salesman recruitment in general terms.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Atteach
Petrified Foresters’ Institute
Standard Bottling Comee
Santa Fe Railroad
Light & Power Co
Santa Fe
Hall Lumber Company
Light & Power Company
de- Oesa
Petrified Forest
Holbrook-St. Johns Highway
United States Bureau of Public Roads
State Highway Department
Wey
Eerie
St. Johns
Flagstaff
Ashfork
Kingman
War Department
Miss Hey
East
Lane Sapp
C. H. Pore
Allie Shreeve
May Richards
Phoenix
W. W. Newman
Geo
W. Hennessey
Goodman
Nyal
Fat Palace Drug Co
New Mexico
Texas
Pecos River
W. H. Day
Caples Building
el Paso
Bae Gr
John Kist
Denver
Klim
A. E. Moore
Acton Oil and Gas
H. L. Parish
Een” Stowell
Ogee
Commercial Cafe
Geo. Burt
Oatman
Sc. Burt
Albert Warren
Warren Purcha
M. B. Dunning
Mr. Dunning
Mitch
H. Cooper
Poe
Oserty
Fred Luerson
Cue ‘Wetzel
Schuster & Co
Nah-Ah-Tee
Wetzel
Canyon
Holbrook Oil Company
R. L. Keith
Jack Marden
H. W. Warner
The
Oil Co
Jas. Hennessey
Roswell, N. M
P. Co
Cabellnne
Fred Crain
Agendey
Jerome
Prescott
L. Cadwell
Ferguson
Collins A. A A A & Prospec
Wats
California Motor Alliance Co
Pacific
San Francisco
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