Last Outpost of the Indian Wars at Fort Larned
Nellie Black of Taos and Kansan Phillips, Ed wards describe Fort Larned in The Ford Times July issue with a map and two paintings by Ed win Fulwider. The fort, established in 1889 to guard Santa Fe Trail travelers, began as adobe with sod roofs and later used sandstone. After serving in military roles, its usefulness waned by 1878. The Fort Larned Historical Society formed in the 1950s and this June the site was dedicated as a National Historic Landmark, with displays now drawing interest in former officers quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Times
Old Fort Larned
Nellie Black
Taos
Kansan Philips
Edwards
Edwin Fulwider
Fort Larned
Taos Students Shine In Annual Spring Arts Show
Taos Community Theater hosted the annual spring arts and crafts exhibition featuring school groups from first through senior high. Students across grades presented a wide array of works with numerous names listed as participants and honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Martines
Roberto Chavez
Linda Ann Austin
Christina Griego
Kenneth Hawking
Charlotte Evans
Betty Romero
Carla, Martinez
Clarence Medina
Joe Garcia
Patricia Duran
Dirk Brooks
Kethy Vargas
Veree Alexander
James Salazar
David Montoya
Sheryl Evans
Erla Trujillo
Clifford Chase
Gilbert Duran
David Oakesley
Kathy Vargas
Jennie Morgas
Sammy de Vargas
Libradita Gutierrez
Laurie Iko
Marcia Brenner
Joy Berrenberg
Bennie Martinez
Robert Romero
Kathy Bostian
Linda Kay Lafferty
Patty Ferguson
James Hughes
James Gomez
Bonnie Polson
Lorelda Sandoval
Martha Kennon
Donna Porter
Fred Prudencio
Glorya Montoya
Ricky Norris
Mary Alice Pacheco
Judy Yockey
Loyola Otero
Cynthia Bernal
Joann Trujillo
Leon Medrano
Teddy Martinez
Benny Chavez
Las Tansenas Club Meets at Kachina Lodge
The Las Tansenas Club met with Mrs. Richard Oakeley at Kachina Lodge on May 28 with 13 members present. After the business session, cards were played. Mrs. Francisquita Roeriguez had the high score and Mrs. J. S. Man toya was low. Mrs. Max Luna won the high raffle prize and Mrs. Montoya was low. Refreshments followed. Guests included Mrs. Elaiza Montoya, Oakeley's mother, and Mrs. Julia Martinez from Albuquerque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Tansenas
Richard Oakeley
Kachina Lodge
Francisquita Roeriguez
J. S. Mantoya
Max Luna
Montoya
Low
Miss Daphne Gammon Sails Abroad With Schoolgirls
Miss Daphne Gammon of the Kent School Denver plans to travel abroad this summer with twelve schoolgirls from the Fast. They will depart for overseas study and cultural trips, returning at the end of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daphne Gammon
Kent School
Denver
Library Group Holds Meeting in Espanola
Regional Advisory Board of the Northern Regional Library met at Espanola headquarters on May 27. Chair Mrs. Theodore Heck presided. Miss Dorothy Field spoke on regional service. committees were appointed and an open discussion addressed library problems and broader outreach. Attendees included Mrs. Heck, Mrs. Walker, several county residents, and regional staff who later visited San Luis and Monte Vista to visit Mozley relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Espanola
Northern Regional Library
State Library Commission
Theodore Heck
Ojo Caliente
Dorothy Field
Mildred Walker
Albert Martinez
Tierra Amarilla
Dick Fitzgerald
Cebella
Pearl Holmquist
Avis Williams
Alcalde
George T
Mauro
Ruth G. Fish
Taos
San Luis
Monte Vista
Colo
Taos Unit Championship Bridge Winners Named
Taos unit championship bridge event named a committee led by Mrs Ray Carr Mrs H Ford Taylor Mrs John McCarthy George Reynolds and Mrs Reynolds with Ruth Davies tournament director and Hazel Williams assistant also featuring Bob Brooks Other winners included Mr Reynolds and Mrs Taylor who topped the Saturday night open pairs north south section A and Mrs Saul Harberg with Jimmy Hanlon in section B Sunday results saw Mrs Carr and Mrs Philip Yonge finish first in north south open pairs with Mrs Tarleton and unnamed partner close behind
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taos Unit
Ray Carr
H. Ford Taylor
John McCarthy
George Reynolds
Reynolds
Ruth Davies
Hazel Williams
Albuquerque
Bob Brooks
Taylor
Taos
Saul Harberg
Jimmy Hanlon
Carr
Philip Yonge
Tarleton
Vacation Church School Starts At First Presbyterian
The Presbyterian Vacation School opens at First Presbyterian Church on June 12 through June 16 and June 19 through June 23, from 9 to 11 30 a.m. for ages four through junior high. Volunteer teachers and assistants are invited via Mrs Ashley Pond or Mrs Paul Iko. Pre-registration is at church from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday or by phone at Playa 8 3124. The Sunday school will pause for July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church
Ashley Pond
Paul Iko
Young People's Sunday School
David Hedrick Receives Utah MD Degree
David Hedrick graduated with an MD from the University of Utah on June 5. He did pre-med at Harvard and two years at the University of Virginia Medical School before Utah. He will intern at County Indian Hospital in Albuquerque, with family and Taos summer residents in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hedrick
University of Utah
Hedrick
Harvard
University of Virginia Medical School
County Indian Hospital
Albuquerque
Wylie Miller
Robert L. Shull
Cedar Crest
N.M
Jane Hiatt
Taos Summerites
E. J. McCreight
Elkhart
Kans
Indian Doctor Hosts Embroidery Session at Auxiliary Hall
Dr Champa Seshadri, wife of Dr V Seshadri, stitched vibrant embroidery in Sunday light while he played in a bridge tournament. She spoke of Taos art and Indian painting, admired Maria of San Ildefonso pottery, and praised Jacqueline Kennedy and Eleanor Roosevelt. The couple, from Madras, will move to Dallas this fall as he teaches math at Southern Methodist University after a PhD at Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Seshadri
Champa Seshadri
Taos
Maria
San Ildefonso
U. S
Jacqueline Kennedy
Eleanor Roosevelt
Seshadris
Albaq
Dallas
Southern Methodist University
University of Oklahoma
Madras
India
Regina Cooke
Will
Santistevan Crafts and a Kachina Exhibit Preview
A note on Santistevan crafting for a shop with a large Kachina doll collection. Mr and Mrs Alex and their children visit the Palamon Santistevans this week. A first exhibition preview occurs in Kansas City, tied to Joseph Finkler’s steel company painting, at Mrs Emily Michener and Miss La Galeria Escondida in Scottsdale. Joyce Willis and Sagebrush Inn extend a cordial invitation to interested guests this week to view native handiwork at Gallery House Scottsdale Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santistevan
Alex
Palamon Santistevans
Kansas City
Joseph Finkler
Emily Michener
la Galeria Escondida
Joyce
Miss Carolyn Miller Visits Taos This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Robert Young and daughter Christy from Boise Oklahoma visited Taos over the weekend. The Boise City newspaper covered their trip and the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Young
Christy
Boise , Okla
Taos
The
Youngs i
Boise City
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Jack Brandenburg
Maybelle Lang
U.S
el Paso
John Harper
Taosena
Susie House
H. H. Jack House
Triple H. Ranch
Jemez Mountains
C. B. McGonagill
Taas
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
Austin
Tex
Pune
Juan Vargas
Evelyn C. de Baca
Tames Romero
Veltran Trujillo
Steve Romero
Virginia Morino
Ip Simmons
David Martinez
Frances Carrenas
Robert Gonzales
Consuela Errera
Rosaline Kittredege
Don’ Benson
Fernando Miera
David Chacon
Joniva Mondragon
Bobby Gomez
Frances Trujillo
Albert Garcia
Walter Vigil
Larry Heflin
Donna Wiley
Marcella Baca
Larry Santistevan
Betty Hammer
Loyola Archuleta
Donna Chase
James Romero
Bobby Valdez
Ermy Chacon
Gary Briles
Jerry Appa
Molly Montoya
Edmundo Quintana
Flora Romero
Fred Vares
Dolores de Vargas
Lucy Abeyta
Steve Miera
Tomacita Herrera
Gloria Valerio
Eva Archuleta
Ruby Archuleta
Louie Maestas
Library Group
Stewart F. Loeb
A. B. Culp
Azlee
Jim Lynn
John A. Malsrom
Doel Reed
Gene Kloss
Katchina Lodge
Regina Cooke Phota
Carl Webb
Thomas Tarleton
Webb
Auxiliary Hall of Holy Cross Hospital
Sandy Woodell
Rose Woodell
Santa Rosa
Sandy
Shaffer
Phnio
Vacation Church School
Harry Sontag
Heidi Harper
University of Colorado
Boul
Chamax Coffee Makers and Filtars
Kit Carson
Patlo
Bob Smead
Hope Howard
Bob
Hope
Kachina
Uni
Carolyn Miller
Colorado
Boulder
Edna Gasdore
Frank Gundorf
Albuqueque
IBM
Althou
Gusdorf
Taos High School
Business College
Atbuquerque
San Francisco
Mr. DeVal
Jerry
Howell Cleaners
Dacron
SOX
Pathe
van Heuten
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