Mysterious Gallup Bond Sale Highlights Town Board Meeting
The Gallup eightieth thousand dollar water bond sold Thursday night for 82 100 plus accrued interest to Keeler Bros of Denver at a meeting held hours after the advertised time. Bidders faced locked town hall doors and secrecy as bids were opened elsewhere or after hours. The mayor announced Keeler bid highest with others showing par plus accrued interest amid unclear proceedings.
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Bid opening confusion at Gallup town water bonds meeting
Citizens question why the town board held a private session and executive talks during the $80,000 water bonds bid process. They ask why the clerk avoided the crowd, why bids were opened privately, and why details were not shared openly.
Flag Day Observance Promoted by County Council
The County Council urged a stronger Flag Day effort with a noon observance on the 14th at industrial plants. Plan includes bugle call, flag raising, anthem, pledge, and citizen loyalty talks by Four Minute Men to foster unity among native and foreign born residents.
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Prairie dog extermination drive announced in county
Charles S Bliss of the Biological Survey and County Agricultural Agent Rigney lead a campaign to eradicate prairie dogs across the county. They report 150000 acres covered with 8700 acres treated to date as part of a plan through September 1. The effort aims to curb losses estimated at 1200000 dollars annually and seeks farmer and stockman cooperation with federal and state authorities.
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Biological Survey
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Saloon Licenses Reduced and Land Sale Talk at Town Board Meeting
The town board reduced the retail liquor license to 750 per year from 1500 under Ordinance No. 85. State Land Commissioner Ervein discussed selling north-side state land where several buildings stand. Appraisers Mapel Bushman Swartz named to value the 40 acres. Auditors from Albuquerque to review books next week. G C C Club license request denied as unfair to saloon operators. A survey will plan land sale. if appraisals meet standards, sale may occur soon. Rehoboth Mission visits noted. Mrs Ketner to attend Mothers and Daughters Congress in Albuquerque June 24 29 with four local teams chosen. War news: Cliff Mulholland in France and Otto Wolf joins 81st Field Artillery in California after incident with poisoned candy. Germans-born women 14+ to register June 17–26 at the post office with Postmaster Lockridge.
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Court Holds Act S of Board in Gallup Liquor Battle
The district court enjoined the Gallup town board from blocking retail liquor licenses and confiscating stocks after an attempt to force wholesale dealers to obtain retailer licenses. Judge Reynolds kept the injunction permanent, denouncing the board's actions as oppressive. The episode sparked town-wide ridicule and concerns of retaliation against saloon men, while news also notes Purdy’s son Joe is in France and meets Navajo and local acquaintances during service.
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