Seven Lakes Oil Possibilities Spark Local Interest
The Seven Lakes Field near Gallup shows real oil potential. Gallup could mirror Wichita Falls once a major oil hub as production expands and shipping centers grow. The Gallup Herald reports strong reader inquiries as producers seek to capitalize on a new field’s promise.
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Gallup
Wichita Falls
Texas
Wichita ‘Falls
Burkburnett
Seven Lakes
Gallup. Herald
Harvey House
Santa Fe
Community House Budget 1920 21 budget details
The Community House budget for February 1, 1920 to February 1, 1921 totals 5500 with office expenses 200 salaries 2400 and program areas for dramatics music girls work athletics and Americanization. The budget approved by Community Service Inc notes advisory support and a fund drive launching January 6. Over 1400 has been spent by War Camp Community Service.
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Community Service, Inc
Community House Repair Offer At Special Price
The local war organization offers the Community House repair at 600 dollars for the present equipment, which cost 1200 dollars, providing a special price to the community for remodeling.
Obituary Notice for Mrs. John Oliver
Mrs. John Oliver died at St. Marys hospital on December 22 after a months illness. The family home is Mentmore. She was brought to Gallup and placed in the hospital in an effort to save her life. A husband and a 3 year old child survive. Burial was held at Gallup on Wednesday with attendees from Mentmore and Gallup.
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John Oliver
St. Mary’s Hospital
Mentmore
Gallup
Doctor Willson Accepts Army Reserve Captaincy
Dr Willson has accepted a captaincy in the U S Army Reserve Corps making him a captain ready for call to service by the War Dept He is to undergo training at stipulated times as required by the army
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G. ‘Willson
Resolutions for Gallup in the New Year
The piece urges Gallup to unite and cooperate, build a live chamber of commerce, improve streets and water supply, construct a modern hotel, develop affordable housing, and expand corporate limits to attract growth. It anticipates a ten thousand population goal in three years and calls for proactive planning and an early start on a future inter state fair exhibit hall.
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Gallup
Chamber of Commerce
Manana
Thornton Ridington Co Promotes County Records Photographs
A new filing arrives for the Thornton Ridington Co to handle photographing county records and provide clear titles. The firm advertises ready services for deeds instruments and titles, claiming it advances business development in the region and invites inquiries.
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Thornton- Ridington Co
West
Thornton-Ridington Co
Thornton-Ridington Co., Inc
McKinley County Bank
Second Street
Western Union
Captain Matlack to Leave Gallup January 2
The Herald notes Capt. Matlack will depart Gallup January 2 expressing regret at leaving the local community and soldiers. It praises his effectiveness in issuing orders and delivering results that prompt respectful attention from outsiders and a safer, more cheerful environment for the troops.
Gallup clears vagrants as Capt Matlack leads clean sweep
Tuesday night Capt Matlack with Day Marshal Chas Christman and night Marshal Pat Lucero rounded up vagrants in Gallup. Several nann ies were brought before Judge John Schauer. all but Barney Romero were ordered to leave town while Romero got 30 days. The Herald backs the effort to rid Gallup of non producers and gamblers and praises Capt Matlack for crackdown and moral cleansing.
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Matlack
Chas. Christman
Pat Lucero
John Schauer
Will Dixon
Chas Cook
Arthur Gandy
Florencio Mestas
Barney Romero
Schauer
Romero
Herald
Gallup
New Mexico
Roswell
Las
Cruces
Capt
Meeting Mr Hart Christmas Day
On Christmas Day we asked Edward Hart about travel plans. He said he and his wife Edith would head east for a long rest after their business career, with Wingate as the destination for Christmas dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L. EB Gould.
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Edward Hart
Edith
Mr. Hart
Wingate
Exhibition Service Shines Amid Holiday Decor at Cregar Drug
Carl Nelson promotes Sudden Service as Santa Claus decorates with bright bulbs and holiday colors. Crowds flow to and from the Cregar Drug store testing the glowing display and inviting shopping atmosphere through the day and night.
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Carl Nelson
Santa Claus
Cregar
Alamo Cafe to Open in Former Shanklin Building
Burke and Snow announce the Alamo Cafe will open around January 5 in the former Shanklin furniture department building. They promise one of the finest cafes in the west.
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Burke & ‘Snow
Bay
Shanklin’ Furniture Department
Christmas Reunion At Santa Fe With Noted Visitors
A Christmas reunion was held in Santa Fe with Nick Henéel Dewey and Orval Ray visiting Me and Mrs. P. J. Dugan. Mr. Dugan serves as deputy warden of the state penitentiary. The gathering resembled a family Christmas event and was greatly enjoyed.
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Nick Henéel
Dewey and
Orvalray
Santa Fe
P. J. Dugan
Dugan
State Penitentiary
Fire damages John Schauer building on Third street
At about 7 o clock Sunday night fire broke out in the John Schauer building on Third street occupied by a music teacher and clothes cleaner. About 500 dollars damage with no insurance. Water hindrance caused delay. Fire company responded quickly and used a chemical lay out to extinguish the blaze.
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John Schauer
Third Street
Sacred Heart Wedding Ties City Printer to Gallup Bride
Augustin Garcia a master printer in Albuquerque and Sue Gonzales of Gallup united in marriage at the Sacred Heart church this morning. The bride taught in an Albuquerque rural school and will make Gallup their future home after celebratory events. Grandparents Mr and Mrs G Garcia of Gallup attended. Best wishes from the Herald.
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Sacred Heart Church
Albuquerque
Augustin ‘Garcia
Gallup
G. Garcia
the Herald
Middleton weds Kilborn at Episcopal Rectory
Tuesday night at the Episcopal Rectory Clyde Middleton and Miss Helen Kilborn were united in matrimony the Rev. Cyril A. Boddington performing the ceremony. Middleton is from Ft Wingate and Helen Kilborn is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J Kilborn of Gallup. Best wishes go with them.
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Clyde Middleton
Helen Kilborn
Cyril A. Boddington
Mr. Middleton
Ft. Wingate
J. Kilborn
Gallup
Gallup Tin & Hardware Window Dazzles Town
The Christmas display at the Gallup Tin and Hardware Co. delighted residents with useful and ornamental items, toys, and entertaining pieces. A New Year’s night dance at the Community House will feature the Johnson orchestra with ladies welcome and gentlemen paying one peso.
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Gallup Tin & Hardware Co
Gallup
Johnson Orchestra
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Coca Cola
Cregar Drug Co
Sudden ’ Service
Horry
Hungerford Smith
Carl
Nelson
Joe Wilhelm
Alva-Langdon
Uncle Sam
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