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Newspaper

Holbrook News

Location

Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1920

Page

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Adamana Company to Benefit of Military Drill

Carrott G Dolman reports the Adamana Oil and Land Co will resume drilling at the well near Holbrook using its own management with Drillers Carl and Anderson to handle tours. A standard rig will be installed soon and local residents urged to support the project. The piece notes the wartime shift toward military drill for high school youths and argues disciplined drill builds dependability, respect for superiors, and civic virtue.

Adamana Company Cook Adamana Oil & Land Co Carl and Anderson Holbrook Adamana Carrott G. Dolman

Arizona Electric-Telephone hearing set in Holbrook

Arizona Corporation Commission announces a hearing on the company’s application to issue stocks and bonds. The session will be held at Holbrook Court House on March 18 1920 at 9 30 A M under order dated March 8 1920.

Arizona Electric-Telephone Company Court House Holbrook Arizona Arizona Corporation Commission Phoenix

Death summons Emmit Wallace at 30 in Adamana

The community mourns Emmit Wallace who died at 9 this morning after influenza and pneumonia. A Adamana resident, he died at his parents home with Masonic and Elk Lodges involvement in the funeral tomorrow. His wife Mrs Wallace was en route from California to Holbrook.

Emmit Wallace Wallace Adamana Frank Wallace California Holbrook Masonic and Elk Ledges Masons

Social by Liberty Chapter No 23 C E S

Last Tuesday a social was held in the Eastern Star rooms after the business meeting. Cards were arranged as the evening’s diversion followed by a luncheon prepared and served by hostesses Mrs. W J Hookway and Mrs. C R Kelly. Eighteen guests attended.

Eastern Star Rooms W. J. Hookway C. R. Kelly

Weisel to Build Modern Bungalow in Clark Addition

Mr H W Weisel hires Hall Lumber Company to erect a new bungalow on his Clark Addition property. The home aims for modern design and attractive features upon completion.

H. W. Weisel Hall Lumber Company Clark Addition

Civil Service Examinations Open for Clerk with Experience

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination to be held soon. Applications from Guilbert C. Miller, Local Secretary, for the Board of Civil Service Examiners, at the Post Office. Vacancy in Transportation Service at Holbrook Arizona. Exam on April 3.

United States Civil Service Commission Guilbert C. Miller Board of Civil Service Examiners Transportation Service Holbrook Ariz. Ee Eerie

Hall Lumeer Co Improves Coal Storage and Delivery

Notice explains storage limitations were lifted and plans allow large on hand coal supply. Customers can phone orders with assurance of prompt deliveries. Other local items include travel by Jack Marden, moves and visits by residents, and a rental offer at Palace Drug with exchange ad for a Ford vehicle.

THE Hall Lumeer Co

Church Notice Opens Services at Methodist Church

Services will be held at the Methodist Church Monday evening at 7 30 led by Pastor O M Andrews. All people invited to attend. Subscribe for THE NEWS.

Methodist Church O. M. Andrews

The Greatest Question at Pastime Next Thursday

Holbrook screens D. W. Griffiths The Greatest Question a farm family tale set during war. Nellie endures hardship and exploitation to support kin while the Hilton son perishes at sea amid submarine peril and questions of fate and afterlife linger.

D. W. Griffith Holbrook Griffith Hilton Nellie John Jimmie Hilton Mrs. Hilton Jimmi Hilton Farm Jimmie

Crude oil misread sparks rush to Scrabble house

Jimmie races toward Nellie at the Scrabble house after a crude oil mix up. Nellie, scarred by a lash, watches his approach as the story pivots to its fiery, dramatic turning point.

Jimmie Nellie

Card of thanks from Holbrook parents for town aid

Mr Editor Please allow me through your column to express my sincere thanks and appreciation for the many kind acts rendered to us during the sickness of our daughter Myrtle who was confined to her room and bed for fourteen days in the town of Holbrook The good citizensChristian men and women without regard to denominations rendered every aid Myrtle recovered but her companion Miss Alice Young has gone to her rest We thank the people of Holbrook and vicinity and ask God's blessings upon them J B WAKEFIELD

Myrtle Holbrook Miss. Young Alice Young J. B. Wakefield

Aztec Land & Cattle Co Opens Albuquerque Office

The Aztec Land & Cattle Company Ltd expands operations with a new Albuquerque office. W. C. Reed elected vice-president to oversee affairs. Drilling for oil is underway on near Arizona lands, most leased for grazing with plans to sell for cattle and sheep ranches. Former Winslow office headed by R. C. Kaufman will be superseded by Reed in Albuquerque.

Aztec Land & Cattle Company, Ltd Arizona Holbrook Winslow Albuquerque W. C. Reed R. C. Kaufman Reid Albuquerque Herald

Bottling Works to Start Building in Holbrook

The Hall Lumber Company has been instructed to proceed with constructing a plant to house Standard Bottling Works. It is due to be ready for operation by the first of May in Holbrook.

The Hall Lumber Company Holbrook

Bargain offer on two Pre Addition lots at Holbrook Market

A seller named Funk offers equity of 120 on two top Pre addition lots for 90 at Holbrook Market. The note invites interested buyers to contact H or Funk for details and location.

H, Funk Holbrook Market

Weekly Resume of Operations in the Field

The Apache Oil Company will resume work next week with Driller Jim Wolfe hired by Manager Aiken to continue where Jep Morrison left off. Wells at Holbrook Oil Company and Black Canyon Company are active, coal is available to the Zuni, and Adamana Company may announce resumption soon as several rigs operate ahead of inclement weather.

Apache Oil Company Jim Wolfe Aiken Jep Morrison Wolfe Holbrook Oil Company Black Canyon Company Zuni Cook Adamana Company Holbrook

Joyous Whitton Family Reunion in Wichita

A Whitton family gathering in Wichita Kansas brought six sons and four daughters together to greet Frank W the only member living out of state. Three generations shared the joyous reunion at the home of R R Whitton and wife with prized family photographs capturing the moment.

Whitton Wichita Kansas Mr. Whitton R. R. Whitton Frank W

Thanks and appreciation from the Paulsells

The family of J C Paulsell expresses gratitude to friends for kindness during the illness and death of their wife and mother, extending thanks from J C Paulsell and children.

Schools Reopen March 15 After Health Board Lift

Notice to parents says classes resume Monday March 15 after quarantine is lifted by the County Board of Health.

County Board of Health

Also Mentioned on This Page

America Jcams Margaret Aepli Arizona: Corporation Commission Dick Hollingsworth Loren Rosinot Mr. Baxter St. Johns David Dalton Pinetop Palace, Drug Co Liberty Civil Service Examinations Jack Marden Holbrook Oil Co Needles Los Angeles Marion Stoneking Olive Clarke W. W. Newman Laura J. Stiles North Pomona Calif H. Stiles Mrs. Brugh Ford Hiram Sutcliffe Snowflake Holbrook News Aztec Land & Cattle CO J. C. Paulsell
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