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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1926
Page
1
A Los Angeles undertaker builds a coffin for Theodore Valenzuela known as One Ton Tom who weighed 945 pounds and drew paying crowds. The piece notes moral concerns, church disputes, chapel attendance, fashion's impact on industry, and a fatal family incident after a father threatened to cut off his son's head.
John D. Rockefeller Jr and a party toured Gallup this week. Reports differ on their purpose with some saying the trip was educational while others note interest in the San Juan oil region. The visit included oil and scenery as part of the San Juan Basin tour.
Sacred Heart Parish in Gallup advances with two major buildings a convento for Franciscan Fathers and a new stone school. The convento will have about 25 rooms and a stucco exterior while the school features six classrooms and a parish hall. A central heating plant is installed for improved sanitation. The parochial school serves over 600 pupils at no tax cost, saving public funds and strengthening community progress.
Judge John W. Chapman lists three cases against Epimenia Santoya with $100 fines in each after guilty pleas for liquor possession manufacturing appliances and manufacturing intoxicants. City Marshal Julian Turner made the arrest.
A Dodge sedan owned by Mr. Camille Garcia overturned on Stingley hill Sunday night around 7 30. The car lost control near the top when a neighboring vehicle appeared stiff and the wheel jammed. Mr. Garcia reacted too suddenly, flipping the car. Passengers included Mrs. Garcia, three children, Mrs. Garcia’s sister, Mrs. Pears and a El Paso boy, Mrs. Juan Martinez and Raymond, and Frank Alice. No one was badly hurt.
The Teachers Examination is scheduled for June 24 25 and 26 at Central School Gal Amy S. So dee ane. The second examination will be held on July 15 16 and 17 at the same location.
Miss Lois Randolph made a business visit to the Northern Arizona Teachers College at Flagstaff last week. She was mourned by Mrs R H Salyer, Mrs J N Castillo and daughter Misa Rosalie Castillo, and Mrs A Ms Lane.
Emilio Lorensino arrived back in town on Thursday after a visit to Los Angeles. He was greeted by family and friends at the station, with many expressing relief at his safe return and sharing congratulatory remarks.
Miss Dollie Fenton daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Fenton of Winslow Arizona and Mr Warren L George of Needles California were married at six oclock Monday evening by Rev Joseph H Darling in the Episcopal Church The bride wore blue georgette with a white hat and the bridesmaid wore yellow georgette with a white hat The couple will reside in Needles California Best man was Mr Harry Kemmis and bridesmaid Mrs Kemmis The bride has nursing ties to Gallup and Albuquerque and is a graduate of St Josephs Hospital Albuquerque class of 1917 The groom is a telegraph operator at Needles California They left Monday night on Train No 21 amid a shower of rice and best wishes The guest list included many relatives and friends.
Miss Mary Bailey wed Mr E C Bonnell at 8 30 am Tuesday at the Bailey home on West Hill Avenue with Rev Joseph West Hill Avenue and Rev Joseph H Darling officiating. The couple left for a honeymoon in Albuquerque and vicinity.
The McKinley County term report outlines countywide supervision of rural schools, monthly tests for grades above three sent to the County Superintendent, and penalties for outdated methods. It notes 1298 enrolled students, emphasis on penmanship, expectations for teacher experience, summer normal training, and improved equipment like a five year cloth bound register. A county commencement for eighth grade graduates was held and praised.
Secretary Mason announces arrangements for a ceremonial Indian band to entertain North ern Arizona teachers in Flagstaff on June 30. Delegation will showcase pottery, silversmithing and weaving before a night film showing of last Ceremonial. A special Flagstaff Gallup train, expected 800 to 1,000 riders, is planned for Ceremonial attendance.
The piece urges Republicans to nominate the best people for the county ticket and to mobilize supporters. Hanson and Ross are named leaders with possible assistants Seymour Lawrence Kahl or Temony. It calls for meetings and a united hard push to overcome Democratic organization and win the coming election.
Dr P T Pierson of Roswell was elected president of the State Dental Society at the closing of the three day meeting in Santa Fe. Other officers include First vice president D D Lord Santa Fe Second vice president E G Brentari Bel en secretary treasurer C C Robinson Albuquerque Roswell chosen for 1927 meeting Leo Leaden returns from Phoenix in Scout Car to assist in preparations and pilot parties through the Southwest.
Lois Randolph, County School Superintendent, thanks the county board of education for its fair and just conduct. She notes the board is nonpartisan and hires teachers based on character and efficiency as a new regulation and normal war requirements promise a better coming term.
Camp Fire notes report a historic council fire near Ketner's Camp Grounds with Margaret Cane and Margaret Hannon inducted into Troops I and II. Susie Bell Smalling earned the most honors on camping for Troop I and Ione Ewing for Troop II. Mrs Finney and Mr Ketner praised, then refreshments were served. A later meeting at the American Legion Hall discussed summer honors and parade instructions. The Camp Fire Girl marched in the Flag Day parade and plans to achieve Wood Gatherer honors with native honors outstanding for some members. ODESSA GEORGE, Scribe.
James Mazzocco inventor R G Graf manufacturer and Fred Mutto demonstrator plan a Southern California tour to showcase the Mazzocco topper digger and pile r, promising a practical solution to beet harvest labor. Demonstrations will begin near Santa Ana Anaheim then tests in Colorado Utah Wyoming and Montana with new models and strong company support.
Children found a dried right-hand little finger in Kit Carson Cave and handed it to J R Willis Studio. Some believe it was worn as an Apache trophy or sewn to a belt, others suspect a buried body. Locals debate its origin and a search may follow.
The Gallup designed topping and digging machine aims to harvest beets at $5.00 per acre, far cheaper than hand topping which costs $10.00 per acre and well below traditional methods. The Enterprise Blacksmithing Company builds toppers in Colorado with over 30 local stockholders watching progress toward widespread use.
Mrs Oscar Griego and daughter Thelma and Miss Fay Diggs stay at Jemez Springs for a few weeks. Mrs Maria Cordova and two daughters of Grants visit Gallup for a week with Mrs Lorenzita Griego and family.
A detective questions a tramp about a short dark man smoking a large cigar. The tramp replies he saw the man, and says the detective need not pursue because he picked up the cigars.
A fragment mentions a laborer laughing at Rustus for working hard before the boss goes home. Other snippets note a college student eating fifty eggs in forty nine minutes and a claim about local newspapers and home industry.
The Gallup Herald introduces the Busy Ad Man's Page as part of a local advertising campaign. The page will run through a period, urging readers to engage with campaigns using local newspaper reach and advertising rules.
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