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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1924
Page
4
The Herald lauds the Gallup Public Schools for the 1923-24 term praising the superintendent teachers and staff. It notes a daily attendance around 508 and a strong Parent-Teachers Association. Sixty perfect records in grades twenty four in high school and forty nine diplomas at the eighth grade commencement.
The piece argues the Senate reversal of the Coolidge era soldier bonus may not hurt business. It contends the public cost, spread over twenty years, is absorbable and veterans will contribute. It notes potential price rises but predicts no drastic impact on prosperity.
Uprising of women nationwide protests the destruction of natural scenic beauty by objectionable signs. Advertisers respond quickly as many billboards are abandoned, hoping to prove that real selling power lies in newspapers used persistently. News of trade spreads as highway disfigurement and offense deter consumer interest.
Circulation materials for the Inter-Tribal Ceremonial at Gallup announce a three day event September 10 to 12, 1924. The colorful two color folders envelopes and letterheads are original art by top paid artists, printed by The Gallup Herald job room, and rival large city shops in visual quality.
The church offers 9 45 Junior Church 10 00 Church School with new classes at the former Manse. 11 00 Morning Worship features a sermon The Greatest of the Abiding Realities and new members. 3 30 Fourth Annual Sunset Out of Door Service 7 4 miles north of the city on the To hatch i road with a social meal and sunset service.
Advertisement extols electric domestic help for brides claiming vast efficiency in washing ironing cleaning and dishwashing. It markets electric servants as essential for modern households and offers expertise on household problems based on years of study.
All invited to attend Holy Spirit Church service at 8 AM Holy Communion Church School at 9 45 AM and 11 AM Communion and Sermon with Mr Lewis singing the offertory solo.
The E A C Service Club of the Congregational Church met at Mrs. J. C. Spears home last Tuesday. Mrs. A Stark spoke on mission sessions from the recent in state Congregational gathering in El Paso. Mrs. A Smyers and Mrs. Lillian Wilson reviewed a chapter from Old Spain in the New America. Twenty two members attended and refreshments followed. This will be the club's last session until next season.
The Strand brings The Mailman The Big Attraction to town next Thursday and Friday. The film has had long runs in New York Boston St Louis and other major cities. Ralph Lewis portrays The Mailman with Johnny Walker supporting as his son. The plot includes a prison pardon scene and a dramatic post office robbery as a centerpiece.
On Sunday June 15 the Legion baseball club of Albuquerque will face Gamerco on the Ga merco diamond. The Legion is regarded as one of the strongest teams in the state and the matchup is expected to be closely contested.
Gertrude Kraker departs for a California Normal School summer course in Los Angeles while sister Helen Kraker takes a two week vacation from Galup Mercantile Co. Helen will be joined by their brother George Jr who is in the Navy stationed at San Pedro. Gertrude will remain through the summer term and Helen plans to return with their parents' visit.
The Gamerco ball team will play at Ft Defiance Sunday afternoon drawing many fans. John Wesley Moore has been on the sick list but is reported much better as we go to press in Gallup Herald subscription notes.
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