Election of School Directors in Roy District
The Roy district held a lively school board election with 236 votes. Citizens ticket candidates Remigio Lopez H J L Swaim C L Wensell and Dr C Plumlee led totals while Mrs Nellie Willcox Mrs Grace V Ogden and others also ran. The new board will include Mrs Willcox Mrs Ogden Mr Swaim Dr Plumlee and Mr Rateliff for varied terms.
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Roy
Citizens
Remigio Lopez
H. J. L. Swaim
C. L. Wensell
Dr. C. Plimlee
Sam Rateliff
Nellie Willcox
Grace V. Ogden
C. Plumlee
Postoffice bid sought for Roy office lease in growing town
Inspector Hood announced bids for a ten year lease on a Roy postoffice room as the office outgrows its quarters. The north Floersheim building room is a likely site with new fixtures planned. July target to finish. Also notes include school election results, Miss Sparks credit correction, and local social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floersheim Co
Johnson
Wagoner
N. M
Evelyn Sparks
Miss Sparks
Mountain View School
Mills
Notable Roy Doctor Dr Gibbs Heads Local Pharmacy
Dr Gibbs came to Roy nine years ago, started Fairview Pharmacy and began practicing medicine. He is a respected local physician connected with the S W Railway, active in town affairs, and a member of several fraternal orders. The article also lists school fund apportionments through March 22, 1917, totaling 3272.50 with 4675 pupils and a district breakdown.
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Roy
Gibbs
Fairview
Farmington
N. M
Colorado
Rudolph
Dist
Sch. Am’t
Igh Ai
P. & Viithe
S-W
Masonic
L 0.C
Land Excursion Invites Roy Visitors for Denver Group
Denver excursion plans to stop at Mills and tour the Clayton lands on April 8. Roy officials accept the invitation, offering autos and entertainment, with the transport committee organizing rides for the excursionists. The village also notes signs warning drivers to slow to under 12 mph within Roy limits, with a $10 fine.
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Roy
Denver
Mills
Clayton
Hoggatt
Frank A. Roy
Transportation Committee
Clean Up Week Urged as Town Aims for Sanitation
The third week in April is designated Clean Up Week with citizens urged to remove rubbish paint and repair homes to improve sanitation and attractiveness. Mayor Frank A Roy announces the initiative and notes printed bills for horse auctions and a Farm Loan Club meeting held in bitter cold conditions. Charlie Cunningham now Mounted Police for the N M Cattle Sanitary Board in the district is expected to visit Roy often.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Roy
Farm Loan Club
Charlie Cunningham
Roy
S A
Charlie
N. M. Cattle Sanitary Board
Snow White Opera Praised by Home Talent Crew
The Opera Snow White given under Eugenia Roy’s direction last Friday evening drew full Assembly Hall crowds. Miss Dan Jenkins led as Snow White with a strong soprano and Frank Schultz as Prince impressed with a rich tenor. Mrs. Mary Waters as Queen succeeded in portraying wickedness with grace. C. S. Justice as Carl the Huntsman delivered a notable performance. Dwarfs and child choruses highlighted the show, raising funds for the School Library. About $35 above expenses. Will Loftin and Fred Edmond visited from Mosquero with horse bills.
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Eugenia Roy
Roy
Dan Jenkins
Frank Schultz
Mary Waters
Community Hall Relocated to Judge Fosters Office
The Community Hall moved from Great Western Block to Judge Fosters Office. Convenience was the main factor behind the change, though several considerations supported the relocation.
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Great Western
Judge
Methodist Ladies Aid Meeting Set With Mrs Roy
The Methodist Ladies Aid Society will meet with Mrs F A Roy Thursday afternoon April 12 All members urged to be present.
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Methodist Ladies Aid Society
F. A Roy
Emer son Tractor Tuned Up by Andersons Garage
Mr Heflin works sod on a new farm south of town using an Emer son Tractor that Andersons Garage overhauled.
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Mr. Heflin
Emerson
Andersons Garage
Alma Proctor Returns for Farm Business in Roy
Mrs Alma Proctor of Chickasha Oklahoma has spent a week in Roy on business related to her farm. She was once a Roy resident and is remembered fondly by many friends here.
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Charlie Baker
Springer
Ida Pint
Oklahoma
Ray
Alma Proctor
Chickash Oklahoma
Roy
Plowing in Self's Tuesday Brings Serious Conditions
Jim Christman drives a Case Tractor with Charlie Peare Chas Weatherill and Mills aiding as mechanician. The group plows in Self's Tuesday amid concerns in Kansas valley with illness and pneumonia threat to Mrs. Gertrude Hedgecock, children, and Leora Hall. They plan to visit Guthrie Oklahoma with Grandmother Mrs. McCurdy. O B Hall will manage farms in their absence. Leora is close to her grandmother who nears the end of a long life.
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Jim Christman
Charlie Peare
Chas, Weatherill
Mills
Dr. Driver
Kansas Valley
Gertrude Hedgecock
Leora Hall
McCurdy
Guthrie
Oklahoma
O.B. Hall
Leora Isa
Anniversary of the 1 C C F of Roy Planned
The 1 C C F of Roy plans an April 26 anniversary celebration for their Order as lodges in other states observe it. A committee was formed to arrange events but unsettled conditions and other important near term happenings hinder planning. The date may host a big Lodge Banquet tied to the membership contest.
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1.C.C. F. of
Roy
Mrs Russel Visits Tucumcarn to See Injured Daughter
Mrs Rev Russel travels to Tucumcarn on Tuesday to visit her daughter Miss Phoebe, who is undergoing treatment for injuries received while cranking a car Chevrolet.
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Rev. Russel
Tucumcarn
Phoebe
State Game Warden Report Pleases Waterloo Judge
A Water loo Iowa police judge praises the New Mexico State Game Warden Report sending copies to friends in the East. He revels in tales of wild nature and hunting fever, recalling youth as a cowboy and urging wilderness trips.
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New Mexico
J. C. Beem
Waterloo
Iowa
Jack Casebeer
Rev C W Hearn Preaches at Roy Next Sunday Morning
Reverend C W Hearn is slated to deliver a sermon at Roy next Sunday morning according to local church notices. The announcement emphasizes morning service attendance and the pastor’s scheduled address in the Roy community.
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C. W. Hearn
Roy
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New Postoffice
Floersheim
Arizona
Mora County
John Haner
Tom McGrath
Abel Madrid
Green
Wood
Grov
Colfax Co
A. R. Davis
el Paso
Russell
Royal
Clint Traister
Dolly Farmer
M. D. Gibbs
M. D
Lake State Bank
Lake City
Kansas
Mesa
Hog
Roy, Mills and Mosquero
Herrington
C. S. Justice
Carl
Miss Roy
Will Loftin
Fred Edmond
Mosquero
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