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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1926
Page
5
Mrs. R. H. Haggard hosted a week of parties in Gallup in honor of visiting sister Mrs. L A Montgomery. Highlights included a Sewing Party with prizes awarded to Ropl in and Patton, and Tuesday and Wednesday Bridge gatherings with extensive guest lists featuring Montgomery, Reed, Sihing, Chilton, Emmons, Bed dow, Watson and others.
Mrs James Watson entertained at six tables of bridge on Monday afternoon. The guest list included Mesdames Morris Mapel Marez DeLong Hampton Rollie Furhman Marsh Finley Emmons Pugh Conors Davis Ross Schlenter Seymour Chambers Spann Kennedy Hart Walker Wilson and Miss Wilson. Miss Willson won high score, Mrs Robertson was second, and Mrs Rollie placed third low.
The Tuesday Evening Bridge Club gathered at Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Johnson's home with members and guests including Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Heller, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Robertson, and others. Mrs. Robertson won high score among ladies and Mr. Lawrence topped the men, and refreshments followed late.
Mrs Roy Poplin entertained at a sewing party on Friday with a guest list including Mesdames Clark King Lon King George Hodgson R H Hag gard A L Montgomery Jackson W G Wilson Nyram Wilson Bryan Finley Manda George Payne James Carmen R S Orr T A Furdman Claude Laprade and George Kennedy.
The Past Matrons were entertained at a one oclock luncheon Friday hosted by Mrs. John Boyle. Attendees included Mesdames Morris Johnson Carrington Glied Wood Kennerly Stofer Chambers Hart Ket ner Spann and others. Several local residents toured Albuquerque on business and visiting relatives during the week.
Mesdames Charles Davis and Anna Conens hosted a one o clock luncheon bridge. Guests included James Watson Edward Hart A W Hansen W B Johnson W E Clarke L K Heller Rosina Burke A W Robertson Grover Phillips Harry Spann Wayne Harding Harold Rathbun Boone Pugh Charles Ross and L N Cary. Mrs Johnson had the high score and Hansen Burke Robertson and Cary won high table scores.
The Delphian Society met in the Ladies Parlor of the Congregational Community House for the first regular gathering. Members present included Mesdames Maple Warriner Ketner Miller Brock Furhman Seymour Swartz Knowles and Miss Mary Willson. A delightful program was performed by Mesdames Seymour and Warriner.
Camp Fire Girls Troop No 1 held a luncheon Saturday at twelve o clock at the home of guardian Miss Mary Willson. Attending were Misses Martin Tony Rose Cary Mary Jones Virginia Jones Elsie Moses Evelyn Boardman Gertrude Hansen Susie Belle Smalling Irene Gribben Margaret Cane Dorothy Shelby Helen Farmer Norma Thompson Caroline Walker Josephine Ward Juanita Deal Walker Ward Shelby and Deal planned and prepared the meal.
Mrs. T. H. Seymour entertained at two tables of bridge on Friday afternoon. Attendees included Mesdames L. N. Cary, IF, B. Mapel, E. S. Marez, Glenn Emmons, Bryan Finley, Misses Beatrice Pentony and Mary Willson. Mrs. Emmons won high score. A two course luncheon followed at four thirty.
The Thursday Club held a business meeting at the home of Mrs. F. S. Lawrence. Members present included Mesdames George Lebeck W E Clarke L N Cary Rosina Burke W D Cornell W M Bickle A W Robertson H A Kahl T F Smalling J W Hannett.
The Wilshire Club gathered at Mrs. J. W. Hannett’s home on Saturday with Mesdames M. J. Murphy Glenn Simons L. K. Heller George Lebeck A. L. Zinn A. M. Washburn and Miss Beatrice Pentony among attendees. Mr and Mrs Balls formerly of Los Angeles passed through Gallup en route to Santa Fe where Mr Balls took a La Fonda Hotel post. Mrs Balls known as Princess Tsianina.
Mr and Mrs John Pitts and late sons leave for California for a long beach vacation. Mrs Louie Kuhns returns from Grants visiting her mother Mrs Lillian Wilson. Mrs Bryden Sr arrives from Los Angeles to spend the winter with son R F Bryden. Gamerco ball team defeats Aztec 8 to 2 with traveling fans. Local bridge parties and a steam cooker demonstration are reported along with a Republican dance in Mentmore and social gatherings.
Misses Pearl Booth and Thelma Griego entertained Gallup Rotary at a 6 PM Wednesday luncheon. Arranged by Oscar Griego, Rotarian leader for the occasion.
Emergency hospital and doctors office construction underway on Ray Avenue. A large petrified stump was unearthed during excavation. Baptist Missionary Society women met with Mrs. John Trick on Thursday October 7. Gamerco students with perfect attendance for the first month include 47 named pupils led by Annie Grenko and J. Trick.
Silver City New Mexico: Republican governor candidate R C Dillon vows to boost schools and highways if elected. Democrat E R Wright attacks the administration for waste, GOP propaganda, and tax shifts while criticizing teacher credential practices and school funding. They stop en route to Hurley after campaigning in Deming.
Article by Hon A H Carter praising Lois Randolph Republican candidate for State Superintendent. Details her threats and legal battles to take office as McKinley County Superintendent, her defiance of Dr J W Hannett and county clerk Nat Garcia, eventual court ruling validating her position, and calls voters to back her for state office.
The Gallup Steam Laundry adds a washing machine and two presses boosting output by at least 50 percent. Manager Albert Lebeck credits long effort with Frank Mapel for building a profitable operation and says the plant is among the best equipped in the West.
Mr and Mrs Albert Lebeck and son Albert Jr returned home last Sunday from Cumberland Maryland where they visited Albert's parents Mr and Mrs Adam Lebeck They enjoyed a mighty fine trip and are glad to be back in Galup
Two National Cash Registers, a small one priced at $50 and a large late model listed at $500, are for sale at $150. The large unit is in fine condition and includes detail printing slip. Co. UPDIKE, Delmar Hotel.
Prominent business men greet Mr. Williams during his scheduled meeting Wednesday night. Miss Randolph addressed the Luna County teachers meeting as he arrived.
Gallup High School hosts the Albuquerque Indians for a home opener at 2 30 p m on Saturday at the Gam erco field. Albuquerque Indians bring a strong line and swift backs with several players from Ft Defiance and St Michaels. Gallup has four players sidelined by eligibility issues and may start Yates in the backfield with Jenkins nursing an injury. Ft Defiance supports the game and 14 tickets had been sold, with 80 more on telephones awaiting sale.
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