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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1921
Page
1
Santa Claus will visit Gallup Christmas Eve bringing a large tree on the Santa Fe Plaza. He will arrive by 7:00 PM after stopping at the City Club, with the plaza tree lit by hundreds of electric lights and loaded with toys, gifts, and fruit for every child in Gallup and nearby.
A 1921 Washington release urges boys and girls in Gallup and McKinley County to mail Christmas parcels THIS WEEK to ease the holiday load. It explains mail delays, emphasizes clear addresses, proper postage, and early mailing to help Uncle Sam deliver gifts on time.
Judge Reed Holloman left Gallup for Riverside California to attend the League of the Southwest convention and confer with Secretary of the Interior Albert B Fall on reclamation irrigation projects. Governor Mechem returns to Santa Fe after ten days away and discusses park creation and western reclamation plans with Fall.
The Herald urges peace officers to conduct regular detective style raids on questionable places in Gallup and McKinley county. It claims gambling bootlegging and prostitution persist while orderly raids would drive undesirables away and clean up the area.
The report credits Marshal Turner for his tireless night effort in tracking down the suspect in John Ervien’s killing. He worked through the night, joined Winslow’s city marshal to Gallup with Jim Foster, then stayed to support the case in coordination with the sheriff’s office.
Jim Poster charged with the murder of John Ervien was taken to Santa Fe this week for safe keeping. In response to threats against Poster, deputies Fatwarver and Harry Meaddington were sent to deliver him to the State penitentiary.
The Mc Kinley County Chamber of Commerce held its second meeting in the courthouse with Judge Reed Holloman and T. H. Seymour as guests. Dominic Rollie presided as president and motions created steering and entertainment committees. Members appointed to Roads Clean and Sanitary City Tourist Camp Ground Health Improvement and related chairs and vice chairs.
About fifty Kiwanis members gathered at the Harvey House on Thursday for a luncheon. Sam Bushman delivered an engaging talk on banking. The group discussed government aid for improving the Ga lup Farmington Cortez highway and endorsed pursuing a good method, forwarding the letter to the road committee.
Holbrook Tribune reports its force moved plant and appurtenances from the Commercial Hotel block to a purpose built building on Porter Street next to the Masonic Temple. The 30 by 80 foot edifice houses heavy machinery including a seven column quarto press, pony cylinder, two job presses, and Linotype. The rear 18 by 36 foot section contains a concrete floor and heavy machinery all in one imposing weekly paper plant.
A new office window display by Cregar and Collins near the court attracts attention. It features the Gallup-Farmington-Durango railroad and a Christmas tree with electric lights. In the foreground a complete train is shown on a track, headed from Gallup to Durango on engine No 1.
Fall session ends with most cases decided Judge Reed Holloman reports a few unsettled matters left due to hearing difficulties. Divorces granted in Sims and Maple cases. several verdicts against or for various defendants including Frakovich and Tanner. Alice Katonka arrested in Pittsburgh for murder. confession reported with alleged plan to flee New Mexico. Katonka letter details killings near Shiprock. case may move to MecKInley County court.
H E Phenicie, new secretary of the McKinley County Chamber of Commerce, arrived in Gallup yesterday morning with his wife, sister of Charles Sabin. Chamber activities pending his arrival are set to move into full progress.
Leaden readies for spring tourist influx to McKinley County. He cooperates with Santa Fe railroad and Gallup Taxi Association drivers to offer trusted guidance and oversee escorted trips. Officials anticipate more distinguished visitors than ever before visiting the region's wonders and history.
The Kinley county tax levy for this year totals about 318000, roughly the long term average. County Assessor Tamon’s office completed the 1921 assessment and mailed copies Wednesday to the State Tax Commission. Treasurer-Dimon prepares tax receipts as delinquent penalties accrue after January 2.
Alex A. Schaefer manager of the White Garage will spend Christmas in New York with his folks. He will leave Gallup December 8 and meet Wanias at the McAlpin Hotel on December 28 to send a message to the Great Southwest group.
County and city officers plus special agents work around the clock on the Blackwell case but have not disclosed details. They believe they will locate Mr Blackwell and an actor connected to the matter.
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