School Election Yields Roy Floersheim Victory for Three Year Terms
Voters turnout high with 453 ballots cast as candidates Roy Floersheim and Goodman lead the ticket. Roy wins a three year term while Floersheim secures the vacancy. Gibbs and Brown lose in a peaceful, spirited contest lacking a clear issue. Community hopes the new board enhances schools as town’s key institution.
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F.A. Roy
J. Floersheim
H. Goodman
M. D. Gibbs
Fred
Brown
J. L. Swaim
Messrs
Roy
Floersheim
Gibbs
Fred Brown
Card of Thanks from Roy District No 83 Director
Elected School Director J Floersheim thanks friends and pledges fair impartial service for the welfare of school children during his one year term. Morris of this Division rode up the line in his private car Monday with the Polly.
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Roy District No
J. Floersheim
Supt. Morris
Polly
A Pleasant View Wedding Joins R Hoskins and Lelia Mitchell
The ceremony took place Saturday evening in town with Judge F H Foster performing. R Hoskins, youngest son of A B Hoskins, and Lelia Mitchell of Pleasant View married quietly without witnesses. Otis Hoskins and wife accompanied them. The couple, praised for health and energy, begin a long life together with best wishes from the SA.
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R. Hoskins
Lelia Mitchell
Pleasant View
Otis Hoskins
F. H. Foster
Hoskins
Will Mitchell
Texas land buyer CURLIN plans irrigation and cattle expansion
Mr. Curlin, who arrived from Texas last fall, bought eight sections along Ute Creek and leased more. He fences his holdings and will buy cattle when ready. A man of modern ideas, he plans practical irrigation to develop his land this summer.
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Mr. Curlin
Texas
Ute Creek
Curlin
German settler Voelkel hosts Easter dance at Lampton place
Arno Voelkel moved two houses onto his G. J. Lampton claim five miles east of Mills and will hold a house warming dance on Easter Monday. He plans frequent gatherings, sparking anticipation among local youths. Voelkel came from Brownsville Texas last winter and finds New Mexico appealing, part of the enduring German stock praised for contributing to the region.
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Arno Voelkel
G. J. Lampton
Mills
Mr. Voelkel
Brownsville
Texas
New Mexico
U.S
Paralytic Stroke Strikes Local Resident at Daughter’s Home
E. Click suffered a stroke of paralysis last Friday at his daughter Mrs. Ocea Kobel’s home six miles east of town. His left side is paralyzed and entirely helpless. Neighbors are care-giving and Dr. Self makes daily visits. Click, an early mesa homesteader and former neighbor, is a Masonic member with fraternity members planning care in line with their teachings. There is some hope he may rally, though chances are against him.
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Click
Ocea Kobel
Self
Beadle County Note on Tucumcari Visitor and Beau-Not Club Return
Mrs. Freda Leach-Jones of Tucumcari visits Roy Monday to stay with her mother and siblings at the Leach home. A street tableau of young mothers with babies, former Beau-Not Club members, draws quiet attention as the Red-Headed baby captivates the scene.
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Freda Leach-Jones
Tucumcari
Roy
Leach
Beau-Not Club
Young Rey Party Attends Pleasant View Revival Meetings
A group from Rey drove to Pleasant View Schoolhouse Sunday evening for Revival Meetings led by Rev. Walker. The party included the Gunner Sisters, Wm Davenport, A C Branch and chaperone Mrs. F A Rey. They describe a well attended service and a pleasant moonlit drive both ways.
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Rey
Pleasant View Schoolhouse
Ladies' Aid Society serves chili and sandwiches at Floersheim Co
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Christian Church reports strong turnout at a Monday event at the Floersheim Co store. Patrons enjoyed chili, chicken sandwiches, ice cream, and other refreshments. An election crowd sought entertainment, which was provided along with the food.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
Floersheim Co
Assessment unrest in Roy over inflated property taxes
Residents report sworn property values altered after filing affidavits with many taxpayers seeing inflated assessments. Stock counts, real estate charges, and homestead values rise dramatically, prompting plans to challenge the County Board and, if needed, the State Board of Equalization. Community anger echoes revolutionary rhetoric about defending rights and resisting perceived oppression.
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Roy
State Board of Equalization
Miss Sarah Myers in town for proof of claim
Miss Sarah Myers was in town Saturday and a pleasant caller at this office. She will make proof on her claim this month.
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Sarah Myers
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