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Newspaper
New Mexico State Record
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1921
Page
9
A week long fiesta brings large crowds to the capital, with notable visitors including Alexander Coubert of Takpid and Dorothy Arrington of GP. Local officials report traffic managed with few disturbances, and community groups donate supplies and labor for the event. Several city residents from Los Angeles and Santa Fe attend, while police and mayor praise the orderly handling of arrivals.
A partial OCR reading notes a bankers convention meeting with mentions of attendees and session preparations. The article references government direction and schedule details, highlighting that bankers and officials are present and engaged in sessions today.
First annual Pioneer Jubilee at Tres Piedras marks a community fair and picnic on Sept 9 1921. The event invites residents and guests to celebrate improvements in crops and civic life with a social gathering and entertainment.
The Santa Fe Fiesta marked its twentieth anniversary with a grand week of events attracting crowds from New York to California. Notable performers included M. Adolph Bolm and Princess Tsianina, as well as Mrs Ed gar Knight, with tours of Governor Palace receptions and a series of pageants tracing New Mexico history through the 18th century to modern times. The festival culminated in a grand Pageant “The Commerce of the Prairis” and an evening of dances and songs, praised as a historic success.
The Journal editor visited Star and Pankey Wakelee at Estrella and described the Thousand Acre Star Ranch as a major showplace in the San Luis Valley. The 1000 acre tract features extensive alfalfa, clover, and garden plots supplying the ranch table, with crops like lettuce beans and peas. Wakelee noted shipped produce, hay, and coal and described the ranch as a hub of activity with a well equipped shop and lumber business supporting its operations.
Notice of sale and legal notices accompany a report on a road bond amendment. The document references the Clovis Chamber of Commerce inquiry, attorney concurrence, and mentions a total bond amount around $2,004,000. It includes sheriff listings for tax seizures and a public auction of a Santa Fe property, with dates, location, and property details.
The Athy Democratic Woman's club held its opening meeting with Mrs. J. G. presiding. Members discussed Day Nursery support, established a china painting class, and eyeing a reception for new members. A program featuring Miss Seaberg and Max Gross highlighted social and cultural plans for September 9 and the year ahead.
The sixth birthday celebration for Jitle Margaret Rogers, daughter of Mr and Mrs T E Rogers of Corts, was held at home on Halagneno Street. Friends played games on the lawn then gathered inside, where a yellow and white theme framed a large white birthday cake with seven tiny lights. Each guest added to a clock bank keepsake while enjoying cake and refreshments as memories of the day were shared.
An American Legion dance at Artesia post quarters drew a large regional crowd including visitors from Roswell Hope Hager span Lake Arthur and Carlsbad. The event featured a six piece Artesia orchestra, meals by Legion members, and a planning committee led by William Linell Rufus Rowan and Wade Cunningham.
Miss Tonita Sena daughter of Paul E. Frank of Las Vegas married Thursday morning at St Francis Cathedral in Capital City. Rev Eligius Kunkel officiated, with Loreto Sena and Tomagita Sena as attendants. A large reception followed at the bride’s Manhattan street home and a noon wedding dinner for relatives and friends. The couple will reside in Las Vegas. Mr Frank works for the Santa Fe Railroad and the bride is praised for charm and beauty. The groom’s family attended from Las Vegas, joining many local friends.
The Kelly Automatic Press, installed in late August and operating by September 1, now greatly boosts the State Record Office printing capacity. It feeds and prints about 300 sheets per hour up to 17 by 22 inches, turning out 137,300 pieces in the first week. The press, bought from American Type Founders for 4150 dollars, was installed by Will Johnston of Denver. A Model 14 Linotype and 20 fonts are planned, increasing plant capacity and efficiency as demand has risen over 310 percent in four years.
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