18 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1919
Page
1
Fragmented text mentions Brock Johnston trip and Fair attendance in Portales and Taos. References to state land, Capitol visitor, Horace and navy, Pecos Valley, Roswell, and Pecos area. Mentions of schedules, arrangements, and a forthcoming school event and statewide activities.
A Gallup gathering of prominent men and women, led by War Camp Community Service executive secretary Hopkins of Prescott, discussed merging the War Camp service into Community Service, Inc. The city would guarantee support until January 31, with National HQ in New York to supply organizers and a traveling auditor, as local leaders pledged to back the plan and ensure continuance.
Manuel Ruiz and his wife from Navajo, Arizona, visit Gallup with their father Judge Alfred Ruiz. Mrs Manuel Ruiz is under physician care during the stay. Manuel Ruiz is noted as a respected citizen of the old Navajo town.
Geo W Fowler has been appointed assistant cashier of the Gallup State Bank and began his duties Monday. A well known citizen with years of banking experience, he is expected to be a valuable official to the bank.
A free demonstration plant of the Buffalo Oil Shale Co is operating in the room under the Opera House this week. Crowds attend daily to observe the simple process of extracting oil from shale. The display continues next week and is open to all for educational purposes.
Chas R Williamson manager of Houck Trading Co was in Gallup Tuesday transacting business with the State Bank and wholesale dealers He placed an order with The Gallup Herald and asked it be sent to his address He spoke optimistically about the outlook in the region saying conditions are better than ever and the future looks promising.
Navajo County sheriff apprehended a Black prisoner Sunday night after a jail escape from Holbrook. A white escapee fled separately. Holbrook Sheriff DeWitt pursued and secured the captured inmate Monday.
A blotter featuring Steve Lovreck, famed tailor, carries the slogan Don't Throw me away I am useful Keep me handy. The image reads two ways promising value in both keeping and supporting the tailor's services.
A new post office will be established at Atarque Valencia county about 60 miles from Gallup. Alfred Ruiz Jr. is expected to be postmaster and will be linked with David Garcia Sons & Co. at that site. Atarque lies in Gallup territory and serves as the shipping point for the region.
The piece promotes military service as a path to liberal education through travel and study. It cautions against expecting rapid mastery of trades and urges young men to enroll at recruiting offices or contact the Ninth Engineer Recruiting Party for information and pamphlets.
Fred W. Meyers died at 64 in Gallup on Oct. 16. He served as McKinley County clerk for 19 years and was deputy treasurer and assessor at his death. A wife, daughter, and sister in Detroit survive. Funeral set for Saturday at 3 p.m. with Elks attending. pallbearers undetermined.
George T Brown longtime Gallup American Coal Co. executive died Thursday after stomach surgery at California University Kan hospital. He helped organize Gallup American Coal Co. in 1917 and was formerly with Victor American Coal Co. Survived by wife and 11 year old daughter. Funeral Sunday at Gallup Mortuary with Masonic rites.
Otha O. Moreland of Gallup State Bank has been chosen cashier of the Farmers National Bank in Luverne Minnesota. He is the son of Alderman Br H Moreland of Gallup and has served as assistant cashier at Gallup for three and a half years. His departure for Minnesota is expected around November 1.
T. T. Schofield was transferred from Miami Arizona J C Penney to the Gallup store management. J J Baker moves to another Penney store and has not yet learned his new posting. The note welcomes Schofield and suggests Baker will receive a new position as Penney advances its staff. Gallup is described as growing and needing strong leadership.
The Gibson Athletic Club hosts a masquerade ball on Halloween Eve October 30 at Gibson Theatre with prizes for best costumes. All are invited and urged to secure tickets in advance for a great evening.
Judge John R. McFie departed Thursday bound for Santa Fe to handle legal matters.
Bill Rice and Bill Johnson with wives and two children plunged into the Puerco at the Third Street Bridge last night around 9. They were rescued with injuries. Mrs Johnson is seriously hurt and Mr Johnson badly injured. The Cedar Hill New Mexico family had been en route to California. The crash followed the bridge washout with no danger signal, drawing sharp criticism of local authorities for neglect.
Dr Ada M Chevailler arrived home Wednesday night from a lecture tour delivering 22 speeches and securing pledges for 183000 dollars worth of stock in the Chevailler Sanitorium Corporation. She visited Chicago and the middle west speaking in larger cities. She reports wonderful success and cordial greetings.
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