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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1920
Page
4
JaN 17 1920 Gal lup New Mex The Herald editor Geo A Byus demands critics sign their letters or face no response. He condemns anonymous or libelous communications and vows to ignore those with a single idea, promising to keep a steady stance in the paper.
Hon Frank H Hitchcock postmaster general in the Roosevelt Cabinet visited Gallup last Saturday and conferred with local Republicans. He predicted a sweeping victory for the entire National Republican ticket at the next Presidential election.
A disjointed phrasing compares publicity and a printer's ink route to a sweet morsel. It likens blissful contentment to a porous plaster over a chilblain, conveying a soothing though obscure image.
Mr and Mrs Chet Levitte left Thursday for Winslow Arizona where Mrs Levitte expects to spend about a week with her sister He will join her later at the Indian Trading post 60 miles south of Holbrook J J Hopkins district organizer for Community Service left Monday for Albuquerque for War Camp Service work Corporal R F Jarvis visiting here with Corporal Connors recruiting station left Monday night for St McDowell then to Honolulu Hawaii
Miss Velta Smith former lyceum reader and expression teacher seeks pupils. Will teach Saturdays in Gallup homes. Anyone wishing to take lessons may leave their name at the Community House.
Lon Taylor and Margaret Catti were wed by Rev J M Barton at his residence on Wednesday January 14. The groom is G C W Taylor of Roff Oklahoma now making Gallup home. The bride is sister of Mrs King wife of Lieut King of Ft Wingate and was with J R Willis Studio before marriage. They will live with Mrs King at Ft Wingate until Monday then return to Oklahoma where Taylor owns oil holdings. Friends wish them a long prosperous life.
Miss Elvira Liberatti twelve year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Liberatti owners of the new Roma Hotel died in New York City Tuesday January 18 1920 after returning from Italy where she had been for six years Mr Liberatti will bring the remains back for burial The family and community extend sympathy to the parents of the deceased.
President W O Hall of the State Normal School Silver City invites teachers and parents in Gallup to use the new free service bureau. Educators send a brief statement of their trouble with a stamped self addressed envelope. faculty specialists will aid in solving problems. Address Service Bureau State Normal School Silver City New Mexico.
Gallup ordinance No 155 grants New Mexico Ice and Producing Co the right to convey hot water and steam to the Gallup Mercantile Co and the Pape Hotel building. The measure reflects the town’s push toward enterprise and efficiency as its industries grow.
The town of Gallup praises Ordinance 154 relating to plumbing as timely and essential for public health. The editorial urges a Master Plumber be on the board of examiners to inspect all plumbing work in Gallup as the city grows.
Mr and Mrs Guadalupe Garcia returned Sunday from Williams Arizona after a short vacation with their grandson Latario Gonzales.
Mrs D E Sumpter of Heaton spent the first of the week in Gallup. She toured local sights and returned home with brief notes of the trip.
James Peery accepts a position with Gallup State Bank in Maryville Tennessee. Carl Burke leaves for El Paso Texas to join the Navy. R Weasel, machinist, recovering steadily after injury. Frances Evans accepts job with Gallajt Mercantile Co. Alamo Cafe opens on Railroad Ave. Ensign George Kraker returns to Philadelphia after vacation. Western Union officials visit Gallup for business. Army Transport Sailors pass through Gallup en route to New York. Red Cross serves them. Imogene Moniger hosts a dinner at the Hit Navajo for local guests. Robert Heller undergoes tonsil and adenoid surgery at St Marys Hospital.
Miss Ursulia Fraser 21 of Trinidad Cole died Tuesday night from ptomaine poisoning after a brief illness. Visiting with her brother William Fraser of Gibson New Mexico, she fell ill Sunday morning and worsened Monday. Her mother Mrs Thomas Fraser arrived to take the body home to Trinidad Cole. She leaves a mother, two brothers Hugh and William Fraser, and many friends.
Dr. T. F. Tannus the eye and ear specialist from Albuquerque is in town at the Harvey House on professional business and will remain until the 20th of this month.
Ex war service men may claim an 82000 tax exemption by filing proper papers. Attorney J W Chapman will assist ex service men in preparing the required documents to obtain the exemption, seen as part of government appreciation for wartime service.
A large crowd attended the Wednesday evening entertainment by the Althea Players at the Community House. Five young ladies each displayed talent in violin and piano, with Miss Beryl Anderson delivering clever recitations.
Misses Anna and Mary Morello hosted a Leap Year party at their Hill Ave home Friday night in honor of Miss Anna's natal day. A midnight lunch followed. Guests included Misses Allen Peterson Katherine Buchanan Florence Cavanaugh Vera Glass Edith Johnson and others plus Messrs Green Emmons Royall Smith George Hight Johnnie Ford Jack Young Dewey Dimon Sam Dimon and several more.
Dr Ada M Chevaillier and Miss Opal Y Ostrander present a Tuesday 8 pm program at Y M C A Hall Ft Wingate. Chevaillier lectures on tuberculous causes prevention and care with New Mexico as a cure theme. Ostrander offers readings and interpretive dances with Fay Burkes as accompanist. The program repeats at the mines.
At a special board meeting Mrs. R. C. Herman was elected secretary. Committees were named: Athletic committee J. A. Purdy Glen Emmons Mrs. C. C. Manning. Americanization Rev. Bissell Prof. J. L. G. Swinney. Entertainment J. W. Chapman Mrs. L. R. Goehring Mrs. Bissell. Girls work Mrs. Frank Maple Mrs. Ethel V. Evans Mrs. Hi. Neumann. Boys work Rev. Bod dington Mr. Buehl Mike Kirk Mrs. C. Cy. Mahning. The drive committee reported over subscription funds.
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