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Holbrook News

Location

Holbrook, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1920

Page

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Adamana Well Drilling to Resume at Once Versus Initiation

The Adamana well will be drilled to completion with May start by April 8 by E. E. Vanderhoff and associates on a royalty basis. They reportedly will invest up to 50000 dollars to test the field, while Adamana Co plans ancillary work including a near-term water well near Well No 1 to speed large-scale operations.

Adamana Holbrook Cook Adamana Company E. E. Vanderhoff Jerome Vanderhoff San Juan

Thursday Club Hosts Auction Bridge Soiree

Mrs. I. R. Waters acted as charming hostess for the Thursday Club and guests. Auction bridge was played and a collation followed. Guests included Mrs. Bartley Johnston as guest of honor and Mrs. Sidney Sapp Mrs. L. M. Raynolds Mrs. B. B. Neel Mrs. C. R. Kelly Mrs. Henry Scorse Mrs. R. R. Turbeville and Mrs. Young.

I. R. Waters Bartley Johnston Sidney Sapp L. M. Raynolds B. B. Neel C. R. Kelly Henry Scorse R. R. Turbeville Young

Pleasant Surprise Party Honoring Miss Elsie Miller

In compliment to Miss Elsie Miller on her birthday, Miss Sadie Palmer entertained last Saturday with cards and refreshments. Hostess Regina Wetzler assisted, and guests included Miss Ruth Campbell, Miss Edna Ernst, Miss Irene Whetstone, Miss Larra Dyer, Miss Helen Hopkins, and Mrs. T Larson.

Elsie Miller Sadie Palmer Regina Wetzler Ruth Campbell Edna Ernst Irene Whetstone Larra Dyer Helen Hopkins T. Larson

Easter Bakery Sale at The Girls' Friendly Rooms

A bakery sale is set for Saturday afternoon April 3 from 2 30 to 5 at The Girls Friendly rooms. Easter dinner items including flowers cakes pies bread salad and candy made by the girls will be available. Colored Easter eggs may be bought in any quantity and buyers are encouraged to attend for future sales.

Local man honored by French government

L. M. Shipley, general manager of the Apache Railroad, was decorated by the French Government with the Cross of the Legion of Honor for valuable and meritorious services in France during the war. He previously served as trainmaster of the AFe Railroad at Winslow, reflecting his notable transportation responsibilities and esteemed recognition.

L. M. Shipley France

Miss Warner Transferred to Polacca Day School Post

Miss Warner formerly camp matron at the Valentine school was moved on February 6 to a Field Matron role at Polacca day school on the Mo hav e reservation Arizona under Supt R E L Daniels Keams Canyon Arizona.

Miss Warner Valentine School Polacca Day School Mout Reservation Arizona Supt R. E.L. Daniels Keamns ‘Canyon Mohave County

Prairie dog campaign prompts control effort in Snowflake

The notice urges cooperation against prairie dogs and announces poisoned bait available at the County Agent's Snowflake office under C R Fillerup. It frames the issue as a campaign against the pests and calls for action to prevent dogs from overrunning areas.

Prairie Dogs

Palace Drug Co Advertises Broad Sundry Line

An ad text notes the Palace Drug Co offers a wide drug and sundry line available for customers. The statement emphasizes comprehensive stock and service at the store.

The Palace ‘Drug Co

The Navajo Post American Legion Organized at Holbrook

The American Legion has chartered the Navajo Post with headquarters in Holbrook Arizona. Eligible veterans from World War I are urged to join and attend a smoker at Central School on Friday April 2 at 8 p.m. Officers listed for applications and information include A K Folger, M T Henderson, C L Moore, W Brinkerhoff, W W Cadwell, Richard Schuster, and T C Evans.

United States American Legion Central Holbrook Arizona A. K. Folger M. T. Henderson Chas, L. Moore W. _Brinkerhoff W. W.cadwell Richard Schuster T. C. Evans

Mary Pickford at the Pastime Sunday

A Pastime Theatre promotion features a Mary Pickford lookalike in a mountain girl costume riding a mule in a staged display. A lantern sack and paraphernalia are carried to draw attention with a large sheet advertising Heart O The Hills scheduled for Sunday March 28.

Fantastic Mary Pickford Little Mountain the Pastime Theatre

Northern Lights Seen In The Night Sky

The aurora borealis appeared in the northern sky last Monday night from about eight to midnight. It flowed like a dancing curtain with rosy, violet, and greenish yellow lights and is described as a rare sight not seen here in over thirty years. Palace Drug notes warn readers.

Joe Prochaska Is Entitled to a Medal

A Phoenix dispatch claims State Game Warden Joe Prochaska arrested most men in Holbrook and Winslow for breaking game laws. He left to catch a train and promised a full interview next Monday. Readers doubt the reports but acknowledge his alleged actions. The piece notes prominent businessmen may be among those accused.

Phoenix Miami Holbrook Winslow Joe Prochaska Capitol Arizona

Northern Arizona residents win land drawings

Drawings for public lands were held at the Phoenix land office for a large Coconino forest area. The results list winners by drawing order with names and where they reside including Chandler Williams Flagstaff Winslow Holbrook Snowflake and other communities.

United States Land Office Phoenix Coconino Forest Joseph H.rollins Chandler Edwin J. Johnson Williams Charles Bonner William Cole John L. Harris Irene Lebsch Lenora Buhs Selma Bush Flagstaff John Levi Bones Bellomont George C. Keith James N Miller Winslow Archie W. ‘Strange Frank E. Hinds Emmet J. Kincannon George McDougal Thomas P. Mattox Thos. C. Thomasson Ralph B. McLean Mary E.moss Eueal E. ‘Kincannon

Church Notice at Methodist Church

Services will be held at the Methodist Church on Monday evening at 7 30 by O M Andrews, Pastor All are cordially invited to attend Mrs A E Moors Phone 86 or at Semis Garage Holbrook KLIM Brand Powdered Milk

Methodist Church O. M. Andrews A. E. Moors Semis Holbrook The Fur & Specialty Farming Co N. P. Aye Fargo N. Dak Scandinavian-American Bank National Bank North Dakota Navajo County Piv J. H. O’ Boyle Tucson Arizona A. E. Moore Navajo Garage

Lyman Dam Receives Additional State Loan

The State Loan Board unanimously approves a further 315000 loan for the Lyman dam on the Little Colorado near St Johns. Total state funding reaches 555000 with private capital at 195000 and a total project cost of 888000. Engineering plans from the state highway department call for lime rock toe, 50000 cubic yards of earth, and rip rap to curb wave action as bids are invited.

State Loan Board Lyman Colorado St. Johns Denver Fred T. Colter Apache County A.B. Fleishman State Highway Department California The Messenger Phoenix

Extension talks on loco disease by Dr Marsh set in four towns

Loco and loco disease will be discussed under the extension service by Dr C D Marsh of the U S Bureau of Animal Industry. Meetings are in Winslow April 2 at 8 p m Holbrook April 3 at 8 p m Snowflake April 5 at 8 p m Stockmen urged to attend all are invited C R Fitzerve County Agricultural Agent.

C. D. Marsh U. S. Bureau of Animal Industry Winslow Holbrook C. R. Fittervé

Sheet Music At Popular Races With Delia Moore

Latest selections vocal and instrumental advertised for races. Delia Moore listed at one half block east of the old adobe school house. Phone 86.

Delia Moore Old ‘Adobe School House

For Sale Seed Sweet Potatoes Prompt Prices

For sale seed sweet potatoes four kinds available. Write for prices. T Jones & Co Clarendon Texas. Mrs H E Hennessey and T McCarthy left for Winslow on a short visit.

T. Jones & Co Clarendon Texas H. E. Hennessey McCarthy Winslow

Bloomer Girls to Play Here in Holbrook Baseball Game

An unusual event is planned for Holbrook on April 23 featuring the Bloomer Girls Baseball Team against local talent. Local men will organize a pregame practice and a postgame chance follows. The town asks who will umpire the game and notes the date April 28.

Holbrook Bloomer Girls

Deer Horn Possession Tangle Leads to Navajo County Case

State Game Warden Prochaska prosecutes Tom Smith in Navajo County over eight sets of deer horns claimed as remains of animals killed by lions. Smith faces charges of illegal possession and selling reed horns in Holbrook. release on demurrer to one claim, with a second case pending. The state asserts title to all wild animal parts. visitors must check deer horns on entry.

Joe Prochaska Navajo County Tom Smith Smith Prochaska Phoenix Republican

George Babbitt Dies Suddenly Leader in Arizona Politics

George Babbitt the chairman of the Democratic state executive committee and a leading Arizona businessman died suddenly at 10:20 A M in the office of County Treasurer M A Murphy in Flagstaff Heart trouble is given as the cause He was about sixty and a member of the Babbitt Brothers firm with extensive live stock cattle and sheep interests The funeral will be held in Flagstaff with interment there and state wide branch stores to close for the rites

George Babbitt Democratic State Central Committee M. A. Murphy Flagstaff Arizona Gazette Babbitt Craig Pottinger Northern Arizona Leader Murphy Babbitt Brothers Phoenix Babbitts Arizona Democratic State Executive Committee St. Louis Wilson and Marshall Gazette

Residents and visitors noted in brief local items

Mrs W G Clemons and children left yesterday for an extended visit with relatives in Mason Texas. Miss Mable Richards spent last Sunday with her parents in St Joe. Lost last Sunday between Holbrook and Snowflake a bag of laundry. Return to News office. Hadley Funk left Monday for Denver to enter a business college. H E Hennessey and J E Paulsell visited the Paulsell ranch for a few days this week.

W. G. Clemons Mason Texas Mable Richards St. Joe Holbrook Hadley Funk Denver H. E. Hennessey J. E. Paulsell Paulsell Ranch

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