National Park to Park Highway Takes Shape at Denver Meet
About 150 delegates from western states formed the National Park to Park Highway Association and outlined a scenic key to a 6000 mile motor route linking major parks. They urged Congress to fund permanent improvements and called for cooperation among parks and road groups to spur nationwide development. The plan covers Colorado through Utah and Nevada with routes to Yellowstone Glacier Crater Lassen Yosemite Grant Sequoia Zion Grand Canyon Mesa Verde and other parks as a unified national parkway system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Park-to- Park Highway Association
Denver
National Park Service
American Automobile Association
Washington
Congress
John Barton Payne
Department of the Interior
Stephen T. Mather
National Parks
A. G. Batchelder
Col
A. L. Westgard
United West
Departments of War and Agriculture
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Idaho
Wshington
Oregon
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Utah
Nevada
Rocky Mounain
Yellowstone
Glacier, Crater, Lassen
Yosemite, Grant, Sequoia Zion
Grand Canyon
Mesa Verde National Parks
Ladies Guild Session Reveals Mission Plans
The Ladies Guild of the Episcopal church held a Wednesday meeting at Girls Friendly Hall with Rev. Harry Gray present. He urged forming an organized mission under the diocese and proposed a social gathering on December 16 to discuss funding and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Guild of
The
Episcopal Church
Harry Gray
Friendly Hall
Gray
Little Mission Church
Mr. Gray
Noted Chautauqua Speaker to Lecture Sunday
M. C. Reed, a renowned chautauqua lecturer and traveler for the Ellison-White system, will speak at the Methodist church Sunday night. The lecture starts at 7 45 following Epworth League activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Reed
Modern crank case cleaning service on the rise
Mr P A Lerch of Standard Oil says the new crank case cleaning Service improves lubrication and engine life. Garages and service stations across the coast now offer a 15 minute crank case flush using a non contaminating agent to ensure better performance and longer motor life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Lerch
Standard Oil Company
Lerch
Holbrook Gossip Highlights Local Happenings and Plans
The town's social scene includes the Ladies' Aid Society meeting at Mrs. Chamberlin's home, visits by Dr. Switzer and Mrs. Nehr, and several outings. A cement sidewalk project moves from depot to courthouse, and merchants advertise Christmas merchandise at cut prices. Local officials discuss weights and measures reforms, civic bond votes, and upcoming court actions.
Kuchler Appointed Land Commissioner
Rudolph Kuchler, former state tax commission member, accepts appointment as state land commissioner from Gov. Campbell to take effect January 3 along with the new land board including Hall Fairfield Earhart and Galbraith. Gustav Becker of Springerville wins $12000 judgment against M Porter et al. for breach of hotel contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Kuchler
State Tax Commission
Campbell
Kuchler
Kuchier
Arizona
Taxpayers League
State Land Commissioner
W. A. Moyer
New
State Land Board
Mr. Kulcher
Thomas E. Campbell
Ernest R. Hall
Charles W. Fairfield
Gustav Becker
Springerville
M. ©. Porter, Et
Tests To Determine Farm Possibilities In The County
County agents report ongoing experimental projects across counties to explore agrarian and stock raising potential. Navajo county receives 359 dairy cattle from Salt River valley this season. two silos with 400 tons capacity each erected at $2.25 per ton. First venture of silage fattening. 100 head of 2 and 3 year old steers secured. Goats: 1800 Toggenburg milk goats at Duke ranch. 160 percent kid crop. Plans for Woodruff irrigation improvements to end inverted siphons. St Johns pumping to tackle silt in Little Colorado water. Water power proposals for Eager Springerville and Colter lighting. Hager town water discussed. Silver Creek irrigation measurements. Snowflake town water system discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navajo County
Salt River Valley
Duke Goat Ranch
Duke
Toggenburg
Smith
Woodruff
St. Johns
Little
Colorado
Eager
Springervile
Colter
Hager
Silver Creek
Arizona Weekly Industrial Review highlights regional mining and infra
Kingman stockmen report strong shipments while several towns announce developments. Phoenix notes restocking by game warden Luke Mary and Marmon Lake, a $2.75 per kWh rate for industrial power, and a new Copper Queen Mining course in Douglas. Depot plans near $75,000 at Cassa Grande. two trains added to E P and S W schedule. Numerous mining, irrigation, road, and municipal projects span Tucson, Globe, Nogales, Yuma, and other Arizona communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingman
Phoenix
Luke Mary
Marmon Lake
Ray Electric & Telephone
Tombstone
Douglas—Warren
Copper Queen Mining Company
Arizona Asbestos Association
Cassa Grande
Southern Pacific R. R
Tucson
Tucon
Patagonia
Salome
Glory Hole
Chloride
Dorothy
Globe—Mining
Warren
Douglas
Copper Queen
Gila Bend
Point of Rocks
Ajo
Arizona State Resource Board
Yuma
Southwest Cotton Company
McFadden
Tempe
Salt River Bridge
Glendale
Nebraska
Kansas
Holbrook oil field outlook fuels cautious optimism
The Holbrook field gains confidence as geologists and investors back the project. With the Adamann and Zuni wells active, 8 inch casing at 500 feet, and Greggs drilling 40 to 50 feet daily, officials anticipate forthcoming oil shows amid near Farmington, New Mexico, activity and a notable gas strike.
Holbrook Oil work advances amid single-tower delay
Progress at the Holbrook Oil Company under Wmn. Downing runs one tower now while awaiting ordered equipment. A second tower will be ordered, and H. E. Howard secured for extra wood cutting. Management accelerates tasks before winter, with new depth being dug as a precaution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holbrook Oil Company
Wmn. Downing
H. E. Howard
Adamana Drilling Advances Steady Despite Slow Pace
Adamana Drilling reports steady progress at the well with the same formation, gas pressure rising, and confidence that a change in formation will accelerate drilling soon. The Zuni well north of town, under Griggs of 4d Griggs, is also making excellent progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsoft
Holbrook Field
Holbrook Company
Adamann
Brack Canyon
Holbrook
Zuni
Griggs
Okishoma
Schuster Drumm Nuptials Announced in Los Angeles
Arthur Schuster and Marguerite Drumm announce their nuptials to be held Tuesday January 18 in Los Angeles at the groom’s mother’s home. Miss Drumm is Navajo county recorder elect and a Holbrook Winslow society favorite. Mr Schuster is with A. B. Schuster Co. of Holbrook in Northern Arizona. After a Southern California tour they will reside in Holbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Schuster
Marguerite Drumm
Los Angeles
Miss Drumm
Navajo County
Holbrook and
Winslow
Schuester
A. & B. Schuster Company
Holbrook
Arizona
Navajo
California
Hughes Jewelry Holiday Stock Promises Lasting Gifts
As Christmas nears the question remains what to give. A beautiful and lasting present is jewelry, with a wonderful assortment here spanning from inexpensive trinkets to elaborate pieces.
Holbrook sidewalk project resolution on Porter Street
The Town Council of Holbrook adopts an improving law resolution to construct a four foot concrete sidewalk along the east side of Porter Street from Central to Washington Avenues. Costs to be assessed on frontage property owners with default shifting to town lots. notices to be posted. resolution published for two weeks starting November 26, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Street
Holbrook
Centra
L Avenue
Washin Avenue
Arizona
A. D
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Middle West
America
New Zealand
South Sea Islands
Reed
Union
Ladies Guild
Oted
Ladies’ Aid Society
W. H. Chamberlin
A. F. Switzer
Farmington, N. M
D. W. Easley
Shumway
G. W. Miller
G. O. Hall
Court House
Cadwell’s
Toggery
American National Livestock Association
el Paso
R. E. Merritt
Dr. Baker
Brunswick Hotel
Snowflake
Taylor, Shumway
Linden
Lakeside
Pinedale St. Joseph
Dickering
Harry Wetzel
Pinetop
Jack Marden
Francis Woods of
Crosby
Sheriff Harp
Lloyd Henning
Shelow and Cooley
Telephone Company
Cooley
Superior Court
Indy
Tiff
Recorder
E. P. Howell
5. W. Jacques
Josephine Schuster
Hhe San
Arthur
C. al Griggs
Zant
Thurl Keith
Keith Bros
Jerome and
Crawford
Western Newspaper Union
Home Office
McClosky
Black Canyon
I. R. Waters
R. R. Turbeville
Arizona Weekly Industrial Review
Miami
Central
Light End Power Company
Bisbee
Orange
Madison Avenues
Gadsden
Safford
Galveston
Texas
Prescott
Arizona Standard Copper Company
Nogales
Somerton
Nine Mile Peak
Pozo Blanco Drive
Superior
Gila
Gila Land and Cattle Company
Holbrook Oil Field
Texas Fields
Oklahoma
Greggs
Jordan
Farmington
N. M
Switzer
Adamana
Schuster-Drumm
H. W. Hughes
J. M. Patterson
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