Alien Oil President Sees Holbrook Field as Good Bet
Mr. C P Ritter, president of Alien Oil Company, arrived in Holbrook to negotiate acreage for a test well in the Holbrook Oil Field. He and geologist Craise reported favorable prospects and noted other firms like Allen and Sinclair showing interest, with plans to drill and develop if negotiations succeed. Ritter leaves Friday for Texas, entrusting lease interests to B T Spencer as field activity grows.
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C. P. Ritter
Alien Oil Company
Holbrook
Ritter
Fred A. Craise
Allen Company
Craise
Allen Oil Company
Frank Woolsey
the News
Holbrook Field
Muhh
Sinclair Oil Company
Texas
B. T. Spencer
Cruise
Navy enlistment drive offers world travel and pay
Young men may learn enlistment requirements and benefits by writing Hubert S. Wilson at the Navy Recruiting Station on the Flag staff in Arizona. Enlistments are for two three or four years and enlistees may choose their own ships. Aviation is open to men aged 17 to 35. Uncle Sam presents an unequaled opportunity to join the navy and see the world with good pay.
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United States Navy
Hubert S. Wilson
Navy Recruiting Station
Flagstaff
Arizona
Uncle Sam
Navy
Mrs Wetzler Hostess at Pleasant Afternoon
Mrs M M Jordan guest of honor at a gathering hosted by Mrs Fred Wetzler. An enjoyable afternoon with a dainty collation served at the close. A note in the clippings mentions Beaver Board and a big stock of sewer pipe sold in Holbrook by the new lumberyard.
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M. M. Jordan
Fred Wetzler
Beaver Board
Holbrook
Lumberyard
Holbrook Cadets Narrowly Lead In Sharp Shooting Practice
Holbrook High School notes report the Cadet company opening with a sharp shooting series. Wesley Newman scored 25, Burton Richards 21, Louis Divelbess 18, and Frank Johnson 17 as top four in the first practice.
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Holbrook
Wesley Newman
Burton Richards
Louis Divelbess
Frank Johnson
Minnie Wallace
Goldie Greer
Harold Divelbess
Ed Woods
Mildred Richards
Arnold Lee
Elmer Carroll
Popular Faculty Member Dolman Delights Holbrook
Miss Marion Carroll Dolman has become the most popular member of Holbrook’s faculty in just two weeks. The climate and the Dolmans’ leadership are credited with solidifying her appeal among staff and students.
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Marion Carroll Dolman
Miss Dolman
Holbrook
Dinner honors Holbrook newcomers and guests
A dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Raynolds last Tuesday honored Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Jordan, parents of C. H. Jordan, who have recently moved to Holbrook to reside.
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L. M. Raynolds
M. M. Jordan
C. H. Jordan
Holbrook
Roosevelt Memorial Donations Appeal Readied for Banks
Donations to the Roosevelt Memorial will be received at both Holbrook banks for men and women from small dimes to larger contributions. The drive supports the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial and the Oyster Bay project for a national memorial and piety.
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Holbrook
Political Bee Visits Town Sparks Local Speculation
A Holbrook visitor, Thomas Drennan of Phoenix, secretary of the State Democratic Central Committee, has stirred local chatter about his purpose. Even veteran Phoenix figure G. N. McBean and Wiley Jones supporters appear puzzled by the visit and its possible political aims.
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Holbrook
Thos. Drennan
Phoenix
Democratic Central Commi
Holbrook oil prospects praised by Jerome visitors
Jerome resident J Bernard MacDonald and partner Charles Melville Connor toured Holbrook and inspected the Holbrook Oil company well. They predicted strong future for Holbrook as oil activity grows.
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J. Bernard MacDonald
Jerome
Holbrook
Mr. MacDonald
Charles Melville Connor
Mrs. MacDonald
Holbrook Oil Company
Big Sanitarium Planned on Long Horn Ranch
The Apache county discovery centers on a health resort at the Long Horn Ranch home of Tucker Livestock Co. W. A. Saunders manager, with Denver chemists endorsing the salt lake water as curative. Two specialists, P. K. Roberts and Ted Harper, plan a large sanitarium near the 150 by 50 yard lake, 25 miles north of St. Johns.
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Apache County
Denver
Salt Lake
Long Hranch
Tucker Livestock Company
W. A. Saunders
Denver Medico
Saunders
Messrs
P. K. Roberts
Ted” Harper
St. Johns
The
Observer
Field Notes From Adamana Oil Field Progress Report
Drilling at the Adamana oil field reports dark blue shale with oil traces and encouraging indications as cap rock drilling continues. The Hopi-Wind River well shows promising signs with tours ongoing. a new steel bull wheel arrives. Holbrook well advances in Cenomanian sandstone, while field activity remains steady and optimistic ahead of a potential oil bearing encounter.
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Adamana
Glosser
Extra Hour Sleep Reminder The Clock Back At 2 A M
The notice urges turning clocks back at 2 a m on Sunday October 26th to gain an extra hour of sleep. It notes many will adjust watches when cars are parked and back doors are locked, and warns breakfasts may shift if timepieces do not align with kitchen schedules.
Oil District Meeting Called in Holbrook
A Holbrook Arizona Oil Mining District meeting is set for Monday evening October 27 at 8 o clock in the County Court House. A large attendance is urged as important matters will be discussed including the assessment work required on claims for the current year.
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Holbrook Arizona Oil Mining District
Oil field activity and film show at Pastime theater
Report notes persistent sand indicating oil beneath with four firms drilling and two more in prospect. Allen Oil Company eyes field entry. geologist C E Major has finished a three week survey. J F Keating delays due to other business. Zani Co. ready to spud in after minor parts. Chaplin film Shoulder Arms shown at Pastime on Oct 2 with matinee and evening shows. Attorney C H Jordan travels to Phoenix on a basin trip.
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Pennsylvania
Allen Oil Company
Charlie Chaplin
C. H. Jordan
Phoenix
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Hi Fuller
San Diego
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Hall’s_ Lumber
Long H Ranch
Stockton
California
Cooley
Geo. D. Meiklejohn
Coast
Holbrook Oil Field
Winslow
Seth Styles
Magdelena, N. M
J.C. Pennell
E. R. Householder
Ohio
W. W. Chadwick
J. W. Bazell
Hall
May McClanahan
F. R. Goodman
Lewis Raynolds
Clark
Holbrook Oil Co
Coconino
Dad Hastings
MacDonald
OIL District Meeting
Prescott
J. F. Keating
Colorado
Township 15
Range
Zani Company
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