Thrift Stamps drive raises Mora County totals
Mora County thrift stamp sales totaled about 8 842 dollars through the central postoffice at Roy plus an estimated equal amount by Andy Weist and agents. Tuesday alone topped 2 000 dollars. The note urges readers to contribute to the war effort. Also mentions Abernathy stopping tractor plow for magneto repairs and R W Boulware returning from Kentucky with favorable business terms.
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Mora County
Roy
Andy Weist
Southwestern Hotel Reopens In Roy After Remodel
The Southwestern Hotel in Roy reopens under Mrs. Renfro after extensive remodeling. The house now features enhanced dining, refreshed rooms, and a renewed focus on serving travelers and the local community. A special meeting at Community Hall discussed water and sewerage topics with H C Duer of Clayton confirming future talks.
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Kansas
Frank
Roy
W. Hearn
Renfro
Ren
Southwestern
H. C. Duer
Clayton
Baptist Church Dedication May 5 1918 Invitation
Dedication sermon at 11 am with a basket dinner to follow invites Baptist neighbors of Mesa and others. By order of the church dated April 6 1918. Mr and Mrs T M Ogden visit son Fred in Dawson for two weeks away from the mesa. first leave in 11 years. Z E Mitchell returns from a trip east including Creston and Iowa. Rev W C Heaton reports his wife and children well on return trip.
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Baptist
Mesa
T. M. Ogden
Dawson
Fred
Mr. Ogden
Z. E. Mitchell
Creston
Iowa
W. C. Heaton
Red Cross Patriotic Day Sale at Roy on May Day
Local Roy community prepares for the largest street auction of useful articles. Donations arrive from mesa residents for a Patriot Day sale on May 1, featuring items such as a kitchen range, beds, a saddle pony, farming goods, livestock, beans, flour, and various domestic goods. Cash gifts also come in, while town figures like F. C. White and S. H. Jenkins attend to display prizes and support the cause. The event blends auction items with community notices and local updates on housing plans and public figures.
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Roy and
Mesa Patriotic League
C. L. Wensell
New League
J. Floersheim
C. L. Justice
Mesa
Roy
the Red Cross
Casey
Col
F. C. White
George Lucas Family Visit To Dawson Farm
George Lucas and wife arrived from Dawson for a two week farm stay to fix up for summer and prepare for a return to Dawson for the season as Geo has a good position there. Charlie Peare and wife welcomed a bouncing nine and a half pound boy Friday. Rev. Howell visited from his homestead to file final proof for tax purposes. W R Bradley and wife visited town last Friday and plan large scale farming with a Case 20 tractor.
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George Lucas
Dawson
Geo
Charlie Peare
Charlie
Howell
Uncle Sam
W.R. Bradley
Mournful loss of little James Thomas Reeder
Mr and Mrs Roeg Reeder mourn the loss of their son James Thomas who came to their home last week and lived three days. They express gratitude for the sympathy and for those who ministered to them in their affliction.
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Roeg Reeder
James Thomas
Band Benefit Dance for Public Cause Planned
The Boy Band will hold a dance on Saturday night, April 27, at the hall with special music. Proceeds go to paying off the band debts. The J. D. C. F. Hall will not be rented for dances anymore unless for a public enterprise. A petition to this effect was approved at a recent Lodge Meeting.
Boy Scouts Program Night Promises Songs and Skits
An inside look at Boy Scouts movements will be shared Friday evening April 26. Doors close at 8 30 with a 8 20 arrival advised to avoid embarrassment. The program features songs yells and recitations.
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Boy Scouts Movement
Also Mentioned on This Page
Red Cross
Liberty Loan
Brass
Boy Scouts
Butsler
J. E. Russell
Jay
N. M
Liberty Loans
Irwin Ogden, Sr
Ethel Harper
J. S. Russell
Mills
W. H. Wilcox
Mound
Felix Vachon
Hisge
Hoelz
William
Abernathy
R. W. Boulware
Kentucky
Red Cross Sale
H. Jenkins
Red River Canon
Mrs. Jenkins
Fred Brown
Mary Waters
Elsye Hoel
Raton
Trinidad
M.D. Gibbs
Cat Mora
Andres Ebel
FP. A. Toy
H.C. Abbott
Mr. Abbott
F. A. Sargent
Roy Ize
Haines
Dick Dietterich
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