Holbrook Council Hears Incorporation Favor, Tax Cut Talk
Holbrook town council adjourned session with Mayor Hennessey and four members present. Judge Thomas urged incorporation and economical administration, suggesting repeal of the business license tax. the county assessor will finish the tax roll in about two days for levying and equalizing taxes. A sewing room at the central school will produce hospital garments from patterns provided by the national society, with donations welcome.
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Holbrook Town
Superior Court Room
Hennessey
Chamberlin
Flanigan
Cooley
Diverbess
C. E. Perkins
Holbrook Drug Co
D. J. Thomas
W. R. Scorse
W. B. Woods
Thomas
Sae Tod
Holbrook
O. K
Holbrook Hotel
Kansas
Mike
Local Red Cross Military Relief Committee Names Members
Mrs Jas H Scorse chairman of the Military Relief committee of the Red Cross has named a list of ladies to serve on the committee including Mesdages Meta Garrison KR and L New-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. H. Scorse
Red Cross
Mesda
Ges Meta Garrison
L. New
Holbrook
Jordan
Finance Committee
Flanigan
Military Relief Committee
Mrs Goodman Hosts Auction Bridge in Honor of Mrs Goodman
Mrs Goodman and Mrs Geo Hennessey entertained a dozen friends Tuesday afternoon with a dainty two course luncheon after an auction bridge party. High score went to Mrs C H Jordan. consolation to Mrs Richards. A needlework gift for the guest of honor was made by Mrs Hennessey.
West raises over fifteen million for Red Cross War Fund
The West pledges 15,850,000 for the Red Cross War Fund, led by California at 3,250,000 and Texas at 2,500,000, with major totals from Kansas Washington Colorado Oklahoma Nebraska and others. States cover most reads, with Idaho Montana Arizona Utah New Mexico Arkansas Nevada Wyoming pledging sizable sums to exceed the asked amount.
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West
Mississippi
Pacific
Red Cross War Council
Western Committee
California
Texas
Kansas
Washington
Colorado
Oklahoma
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Iowa
Missouri
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Arizona
Utah
New Mexico
Arkansas
Nevada
Wyoming
Local Red Cross Week Proclaimed by President Wilson
Red Cross week proclaimed by President Wilson calls Americans to raise a hundred million dollars for the Red Cross before the week ends. Despatches reported that more than half the goal had already been subscribed and the full amount would likely be met.
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Red Cross
Wilson
National Red Cross Society
United States
Navy Recruits from Holbrook Headed to El Paso
W A Sickman U S Navy recruiting officer conducted preliminary exams in Holbrook for candidates who volunteered to enlist. Three youths Wm A Lee Jr Harland H Johnson and Alvin M Fish were accepted and sent to El Paso for further testing. They will then proceed to San Francisco training, possibly to San Diego later. A party honoring the recruits was hosted by Mr and Mrs W B Cross Wednesday evening.
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W. A. Sickman
Prescott
U.S. Navy
Holbrook
Osborne
el Paso
Wm. A. Lee Jr
Harland H. Johnson
Alvin M. Fish
American Red Cross Week in Arizona urged public duty
The Holbrook News notes American Red Cross Week and urges every resident of Arizona to do their part amid a canvassing drive. It describes the society’s expanded war duties and Congress assigning relief tasks for American fighting forces, likening the Red Cross to an army and navy in mobilization.
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American Red Cross
Arizona
Callars
The
Holbrook News
American Red Cross Society
Army
Navy
Congress
Red Cross
Red Cross War Fund drive urged in Arizona 1917
The appeal urges Arizona residents to donate at least 1000000 to a Red Cross War Fund for front line relief. Phoenix chapter leads with largest coverage, urging statewide participation across thirteen chapters and local branches to support soldiers and national defense during Red Cross Week June 18 to 25.
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United States
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Arizona
Washington
Phoenix
Tucson
Bisbee
Douglas
Prescott
Flagstaff
Globe
Yuma
Kingman
Winkleman
Parker
Maricopa
Wickenburg
Rifle Club Meeting In Superior Court Room Tonight
Holbrook Rifle club conducts an urgent meeting for all members on the signed roll. The session is set for this evening at 8 o'clock in the superior court room. D. L. Bundy, Secretary.
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Holbrook Rifle Club
Superior Court Room
D. L. Bundy
Sec’y
Arizona Woolgrowers Meet in Flagstaff for Elections
An important meeting of the Arizona Woolgrowers association will convene at the courthouse in Flagstaff at 9 o’clock a.m. on Thursday July 5. The session will elect officers and an executive committee and appoint members to the national forest advisory boards, among other business.
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Arizona Woolgrowers’ Association
Court House
Flagstaff
National Forest Advisory Boards
Mrs D J Thomas Hosts Card Evening for Mrs Chadwick
Mrs D J Thomas entertained Thursday with a pleasant evening of cards honoring Mrs Chadwick of Salt Lake City visiting her sister Mrs J W Bazell. Pivot auction at three tables awarded breach-table prizes for high and low scores and a sterling silver spoon souvenir was presented to the guest. punch and candies were served. Normal Summer Term opened with nearly 200 registrations at Northern Arizona Normal School, expected to reach 225 as new students arrive.
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D. J. Thomas
Chadwick
Salt Lake City
J. W. Bazell
Northern Arizona Normal School
Flagstaff
Mrs. L M Raynolds Hosts Edna Schuster Breakfast
Miss Edna Schuster of Los Angeles honored guest at a three course breakfast hosted by Mrs. L M Raynolds. A morning of bridge followed with Mrs. Meyerhoff winning the high score prize and Mrs. C R Kelly claiming the consolation prize. A prize was also awarded to the guest of honor.
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Miss Schuster
L. M. Raynolds
Edna Schuster
Los Angeles
Paul Meyerhoff
Meyerhoff
C. R. Kelly
N. P. Olson
St. Johns Court House
H. J. Ramer
Heber Country
Holbrook
White Mountains
B. Schuster
Arthur
St. Johns
Big Races At Flagstaff In Elks Celebration
At Flagstaff the Elks celebration features a 25 mile motorcycle race with 150 dollars in prizes, plus auto races for all makes and another for Fords with 450 dollars in prizes over two days. Entries are rising as the committee anticipates a large turnout for the events on July 3 and 4.
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Flagstaff
Mrs J W Bazell Hosts Pleasant Social Hour
Mrs J W Bazell entertained a large circle of friends Wednesday afternoon in honor of her sister Mrs Chadwick of Salt Lake City. Auction bridge was played and refreshments served. High score prize went to Mrs W B Woods. consolation prize to Mrs B B Neel.
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J.W. Bazell
Chadwick
Salt Lake City
W.B. Woods
B. B. Neel
Burros, relocations, and Holbrook notes in Apache county
Apache county assessor seeks a plan to dispose of 200 hobo burros and possibly 800 more, as they damage stock and range. Holbrook sees a burro troupe resisting the town marshal. Also reported: Holbrook residents, including naval recruits Lopez Flanigan and Thomas, relocate to San Diego and Balboa Park, while Nicalls moves to Williams to lead Standard Oil operations. Local civic notes cover new bench seating for a Holbrook drugstore, ice plant installation, cowboy reunion in Springerville, church services, and a stream of town activities and travel among residents.
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Apache County
State Tax Commission
Apache
Holbrook
Henry Lopez
Claude Flanigan
Lester A. Thomas
San Francisco
San Diego
Balboa Park
Exposition Grounds
C.B. Nicalls
Standard Oil Co
Holybrook Drug Store
K. H. Meyer
Gallup
Baird
The
Light Company
Springerville
Valere
Adolf Schuster
Los Angeles
Wetzler’s
J. M. White
Winslow
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Mrs Goodman
Red Cross War Fund
Magdalena N. M
Holbrook Arizona
Gov. Campbell
Pines
Mrs. Chadwick
Woolgrowers Meeting
C. I. Houck
Heber
Ed Hennessey
James Scott
Pinedale
Conrad Hess
Kemp
B. F. Dunning
New Court House
Dunning
L. B. Putney
Wetzler
F. R. Goodman
L. F. McClanahan
Dee Moss
F. W. Nelson and Sons
W. B. Cross
G. V. Robinson
Maddox
A. Vandevart
Boston
Cyrus McClere
White River
A. & B. Schuster Co
Lee Wetzler
Bert
San Jacinto
Cal
Scorse
Holbrook Auto Transfer
P. T. Coleman
Woodruff
Coleman
Superior Court
Sapp
John R. Hulet
C. E. Cooley
Ramon Martinez
Concho
Messers Bradly & Williams
Ice
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