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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
2
R P Hop kins continues the dry goods ladies furnishings and shoe lines at Farmington but will trim the existing offerings and introduce new lines later.
San Miguel county voters approve bonds for two new rural schools with majorities in Pecos and Rowe. Pecos plans a 4 000 square foot building and Rowe a 4730 square foot facility, with occupancy expected this fall after weather permits. Las Vegas Coronado Theatre to install a $5400 Fotoplaner organ as renovations continue at the West Side Mutual Theatre.
Sierra county citizens present a solid gold diamond badge to Sheriff Frank J Borrorquez in appreciation of his service. The badge cost 375.93 dollars and bears an inscription on the reverse noting the presentation by friends at Si onty No Ma July 41919.
Socorro Magdalena Post 47 of the American Legion was organized in Magdalena with officers elected including Ivan D. Mactavish as commander Fred E. Rutter adjutant Dionicio B. treasurer Joe Courtney service officer Fred Innerhichler employment officer Mark S. Webster chaplain Jose G. Chavex historian seat-at-arms. The post opened with a 32 member roster and after the business session members and guests enjoyed a smoker and refreshments at the Presbyterian Church parlors.
Out of 170000 ministers in the United States only 1671 pay income tax because most earnings are below the legal minimum. Many combine church work with private jobs such as poultry farming or barbering to support families. The Interchurch World Movement cites low pay as a policy focus to expand Protestantism. The average salary for trained preachers is about $937 annually, far below wages in rubber, footwear, chemical, silk, paper, and wool industries.
Special features showcased songs by the boys and unique attractions with Paul Moore and Ned Berg as star performers.
The Francis Willard school to be opened in Belen this September received a 500 gift from Mrs Frances Beachamp of Lexington Kentucky. Galli contributed 330 with more promised. Architect Christy drafts the first unit in Spanish architecture. Temporary headquarters will open soon. Florence Atkins touring New Mexico to recruit members as the school's support grows toward 500 members statewide.
State Highway Commission in Santa Fe invites sealed proposals for Federal Aid Project No. 134 Valencia County New Mexico. Project length about 10889 miles with main quantities including Class 1 Excavation 39218 Cu Yds Class 3 Borrow 4055 Cu Yds and other earthwork and surfacing items. Bids due 2 June 19%.
Concrete and reinforcement quantities listed for Class A B C contracts, pipe railing, wooden piling and bridges. Plans and specs available at District Engineer office Los Tunas Mexico or State Highway Engineer Santa Fe New Mexico with a refundable $10 deposit. commission reserves right to reject all proposals.
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