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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1920
Page
5
Gallup social and business news recap: July Fourth celebrations in Ramah and Bluewater, upcoming Indian celebration at Thoreau July 18, church services and local visits. Mentions H W Hart rheumatic knee, county superintendent H W Brose report, hardware sign install, Dr Manning, and various residents traveling or meeting officials.
The War Department seeks youths aged 16 to 18 with guardian consent for enlistment. A vacancy exists for a schoolteacher at the 19th Infantry to teach lower grades. sergeant rank offered. A motorcycle driver is also needed. Adults who cannot read or write may enroll to learn. Camps are Jackson Pike Grant Travis and Lewis modeled after Camp Upton. Enlistees from El Paso district go to Camp Travis. For details contact Army Recruiting Station Gal lup, NM.
Robbers pried open rear window of L. G. Shanklin hardware store with an auto jack and took thirteen guns. One gun was left behind during a nearby train attempt. Suspected booze shipment to Kingman Arizona led to arrests. five men seized, Mr Shanklin recovered six guns and plans to recover the remaining seven.
A reflective aphorism notes that silence under attack builds inner fortitude while raising accusations from neighbors who may label the person guilty without proof. The line contrasts personal resilience with social judgment.
Free concert for Big Comen at 8100 oB July 16 led by Rivera. American Federation of Labor meets 10 30 Sunday morning. Boy Scouts farewell talk with Scoutmaster Boddington, who plans Los Angeles relocation. Dr M N Ellison to supervise boys this summer. new scoutmaster to follow. Beginner Spanish class, Monday and Friday 8 PM. Children’s story hour Monday 3 PM led by Miss Estin Burke. American Legion holds monthly meeting Tuesday. Younger children dancing instruction Tuesday and Friday 10 AM. older class at 11 AM. Episcopal Church ladies meet with Mr Baddington Wednesday 3 PM. Baseball Club meets Monday 8 PM. Chamber of Commerce next meets July 18 at 8 PM at Community House.
Gallup Herald reports Congregational Church lectures by McMoody and Lickey deny Sunday as Sabbath. They argue the seventh day is the Lord's Sabbath, cite no Genesis to Revelation verse for Sunday observance, and note NT records show far more Sabbath services than first day gatherings. Lectures continue next week. strong call for attendance.
W J Stevenson returned from a two year Mexico mission and will spend the summer with his mother. Bishop C R Hakes of Chandler Aziz plans a summer stay. he previously led the local Ward. The Bluewater big celebration drew 600 to 700 people with a morning literary program led by Attorney Chapman of Gallup and music directed by Mrs Joseph Nielson. Highlights included broncho busting, relay race won by Rowdy Hakes, a chicken pull mishap with Fulmer Chapman injured, and a successful dance with local orchestra providing music. Rev Barton of Gallup attended.
Dr Jones of Albuquerque led a series of religious services last Sunday resulting in a new Methodist church in the area with a 16 member fellowship. A Social and Commercial Club was organized on the 3rd to boost local development and attract progressive farmers to the valley. Clara Young and Doris Tietjen hosted a birthday party for Wilford Young’s 19th anniversary. Copper Hill Mine chief engineer C L Daix plans a nearby road with $6000 funding after surveying. Dr A C Pratt and wife, back from Europe, served in relief work and later in several countries with the army and in postwar aid.
The Missionary Society of the Methodist church met Thursday afternoon at the parsonage with forty members and guests. Readings by Lela and Dale and vocal and instrumental music by Margaret Cooper and Mrs Lamb filled the program, followed by a refreshing lunch prepared by Mesdames Collins Jenkins and Barton.
County Superintendent H W Brose reports the Page school house contract awarded to C W Quick for 3713.25 dollars. The two room frame building will be completed as soon as possible to be ready for the next term of school.
Fragmentary note mentions silver-tone orators and their frequent boasting. The text suggests public speakers emphasizing bragging rights and showmanship rather than substantive argument.
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