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Newspaper
Holbrook News
Location
Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1922
Page
1
Brownies from across the land present The Brownie Band operetta at the L D S Church on Friday night. Fairies princesses the queen and brownies will appear in colorful costumes in a lively one night event that promises fairy tale fun.
Jennings of the Ford Agency in Holbrook reports a 20 percent sales increase for the year, with this month already seven cars ahead of prior gains. Optimistic notes say business is good and hope to keep the momentum.
A list of candidate declarations for Navajo County offices in the Democratic and Republican primaries held September 1922. Names include D W Easley for Sheriff Thos R Greer for Sheriff W G Kelly for County Recorder Mrs James Donohoe Lucretia Flanigan Hattie Penrod and others. A note on Mr and Mrs Elledge returning from an extensive trip, mostly in Missouri with a stop in Las Vegas.
Reduced Fourth of July rates apply from July 1 to July 6 for fans traveling to Gallup to watch Holbrook Town Team face the Gallup Grays in Coal Mine City on Sunday July 2. Round trip tickets cost a fraction of the normal fare and may entice more fans to join the team outing.
Chas E Cross of Marion Iowa sent treasured Civil War mementos to his nephew W B Cross a male line descendant. The items include a cavalry saddle sabre 58 calibre carbine and horse gear used in battles including Nashville Florence and Briar Patch. Cross retired after 47 years with the Milwaukee Railroad and now guards the souvenirs.
A compact discussion on patriotism requiring informed civic duty, moral courage, and active service. It argues that true Americanism rests on knowledge of the nation, adherence to constitutional restraints, support for minority rights, and devotion to democratic principles, especially on the Fourth of July.
On Tuesday Ward a Democratic candidate for governor visited Holbrook en route to Springerville where he will speak at the Cowboy Reunion later this week. He traveled with Dr. Sampson of Winslow and is a lawyer by profession.
Mr C C Williams of the sheriff s office returns from an extended automobile trip to Salt Lake City. The journey crossed Gallup Farmington and The Four Corners. Accompanied by Bishop and Mrs Westover and child of St Joseph, he visited friends and relatives, joined his wife in hospital, and endured a few minor operations. The westward return passed via Las Vegas and Needles where Miss Sue Thomas sent regards. The party included many relatives and friends with intentions to settle in Holbrook.
Mrs Jennie Zuck, longtime Holbrook resident, has returned for a visit after several years away. She spent time with her two daughters in New York and Washington, D C. Friends greeted her warmly as she noted changes in town during her absence.
Leupp defeated Winslow last Sunday on the Railroad City diamond with Holbrook spectators among the attendees. Notable locals Reeder Quince Gardner Buckles Patterson Webb Marcus Browncaps and Bert Johnson were present as Holbrook schedules indicate more games next month, some away from home.
Miss Peggy Moore of Navajo Apache Title and Abstract Co completed what is claimed as the most voluminous abstract in Navajo County. The cross indexed 250 double-size pages were made for Aztec Land and Cattle Co at a price reported around 3500 dollars after weeks of work.
A carload of Durant cars sits on the track awaiting shipment to Franklin. The dealer W W Franklin, known for Willys Knight the Silent Knight, was in Winslow Tuesday and likely to move the cars soon.
A Utah journey featured unusually warm weather and a memorable stopover at the Grand Canyon adding a bright note to the trip. The stopover offered scenic views and a pleasant respite during travel.
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