Wheat Harvest Yields Favorable Across Area
Wheat threshing on 160 acres east of town yields 30 bushels per acre against 20 estimated, with 36 bushels per acre noted for F A Bruce. Despite heavy rains causing some delays, overall output exceeds expectations. Floersheim Elevator busy loading grain into cars as threshing continues. Sam Strong leads a bustling crew amid high demand and strong grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice
Hugh Mitchell
Floersheim
Sam Strong
J. Frank Smith
Mosquero
Notable visits and hometown news in Roy area
Mr C A Meffert of Carbondale Illinois arrived for a family visit with sister Mrs F B Brown and brother Fred Meffert in Roy. Ernest Reynolds from Raton, a Masonic official, visited on business and plans a future lodge visit. Dr Gibbs children vacationing at Martin farm near Mills. John Arnett from Dawson stopped in Roy on business and greetings. Ben Wright, on furlough from Camp Funston, Kansas, visited Roy two weeks and planned to return to army life.
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C. A. Meffert
Carbondale, Ill
F. 8. Brown
Fred Meffert
Roy
California
Ernest D. Reynolds
Raton
Ben Wright
Camp Funston
Kansas
Ben
Meeting Drives Fund for Church Repairs and Elections
At a Sunday gathering of the Christian Church members the group raised funds for improvements, enjoyed a basket dinner and social, and conducted officer elections to replace departing Gunner sisters. Mrs Tom Scott was elected clerk and Chester Scott treasurer. Mrs Daniels of Tucumcari attended and spoke while singing solos, becoming a local favorite.
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Christian Church
Gunner Sisters
Tom Scott
Chester Scott
Daniels
Tucumcari
General Manager Elected for C. B. Stubblefield Co at Springer
Wolcott L. Russel was elected General Manager of the C. B. Stubblefield Co. with jurisdiction over three garages in Springer Roy and Maxwell. Russel, a long time book keeper and trained in the military, arrived in Roy Monday to handle company business and is settling in as a veteran. The article also notes a Mills box supper raised 55.25 for the Mills Baseball team and local news about L. Deubler planning a Roy photography gallery and T. R. Pint trading his old Dodge for a new model amid expected repairs.
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C. B. Stubblefield. Co
Springer
Wolcott L. Russel
Springer, Roy and
Maxwell
Russel
Floersheim Co
Roy
Mills
L. . Doubler
Kans
Mr. Deubler
T. R. Pint
Las Vegas
Maes Visits Farm Near 8. F. Davis Neighborhood
Mr Maes a former homesteader and West Virginia resident arrived last week to view his farm in the 8. F. Davis neighborhood, noting his preference to return to relaim occasionally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Maes
Mesa
8. F. Davis
West Virginia
Las Vegas girl Miss Fender achieves high grades
Miss Jessie Fender and friends praise her grades at Las Vegas Normal. She scored ninety plus in most subjects and nears a first grade certificate while pursuing a second. State engineers plan a new road to the Red River bridge, following a ridge route to ease grades and avoid rocks, with hope for a good road before fall.
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Jessie Fender
Las Vegas
Anay Road
Red River Bridge
Basket Dinner At Mills Church Next Sunday
A basket dinner will be held at the Methodist Church in Mills next Sunday August 17 with Sunday School and preaching at the regular time by O W Hearn. Service at 2 30 PM Mr Hearn wishes to meet all Christian Church members and those not affiliated with Mills. Mrs Daniels of Tucumcari may attend. Everyone welcome.
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Methodist Church
Mills
O. W. Hearn
Roy Ball Team Set for Thursday Gladstone Game on Local Diamond
The Roy Ball team will play Gladstone on the local diamond Thursday afternoon and then travel to Raton Sunday to face the Raton team. The games promise to be interesting and all local fans are urged to attend.
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Roy Ball
Gladstone
Raton
W. W. David Drives Back to Oklahoma in Ford
W. W. David is shown driving back to Oklahoma this week in his Ford. The brief item notes his travel plans and one vehicle detail as observed by local reporters.
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W. W. David
Oklahoma
Ford
R F D Exam in Union County New Mexico Sept 13 1919
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination for rural carrier positions in Union County New Mexico to be held at Mosquero and Clayton on September 13 1919. Open to domiciled citizens meeting form 1977 requirements. applications from Washington or offices listed.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Union New Mexico
Mosquero
Clayton
Washington D. C
Comisson
Washington
Elena Chaves and Alfredo Gonzales Wedding in Carrizo
Invitations issued for the marriage of Senorita Elena Chaves and Sr Alfredo Gonzales in Carrizo with August 20 set for a Church of San Antonio ceremony. The bride is daughter of Mrs Gertrudita Chavez and the groom son of ranchman George Gonzales.
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Senorita Elena Chaves
Alfredo Gonzales
Carrizo
Gertrudita 8. Chavez
George Gonzales
Church of San Antonio
Solano Circuit M E Church Notice
Services at Mosquero August 17 at 11 A M and Solano August 24 at 8 P M plus Liberty August 24 at 11 A M and a quarterly meeting at Solano Tuesday night August 26 with Dr Bright preaching CG E Ketchum pastor.
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M.E
Solano Circuit
Mosquero
Will Woodward Dies After Prolonged Illness at 85
Will Woodward son of Mr and Mrs J W Woodward died at his brother J B Woodward home Monday morning Aug 11 after a long tuberculosis illness The family had recently returned from Phoenix Arizona for his health He was born in Douglas County Missouri 85 years ago June 14 He leaves a wife and four children eight brothers and four sisters his parents and many relatives The funeral was held Tuesday at Liberty schoolhouse conducted by Rev Hearn with interment at Roy Cemetery Card of thanks follows in the notice.
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Will Woodward
J. W. Woodward
J. B. Woodward
Phoenix
Arizona
Douglas County
Missouri
Les Liberty Schoolhouse
Hearn
Roy Cemetery
Weather forecast spans late August into September with storms and frost
The report warns of severe thunder and hailstorms August 16 to 21, potential cloud bursts, snow squalls and frost at month end into early September, and heavy fog between storms later. T H Polaskie and L A Brown sold property last week, with Brown and daughter Mrs L B Woods moving to Athens Georgia, after twelve years in the area. friends regret their departure.
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T. H. Polaskie
L. A. Brown
L. B. Woods
Athens
Georgia
Mr. Brown
Masons Hold Large Lodge Attendance Despite Daw-son Absence
The Masons reported a strong turnout for Saturday night despite not having guests from Daw son. T. E. Mitchell and S. E. Rucker traveled from Albert to attend, and the lodge conducted commendable degree work during the evening meal.
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Masons
Dawson
Lodge
T. E. Mitchell
S. E. Rucker
Albert
Roy's big trading day draws crowd as rain hampers farm work
Saturday brought a large crowd to town for Roy's trade event, with rain disrupting threshing and farm labor across the region. The overall turnout was high despite the weather.
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Roy
Hail Damage Hits Crops Across Localities
Reports describe serious hail damage in many areas with some areas sustaining little harm. R W Boulware suffered the heaviest blow as his summer crops were damaged, though officials hope recovery and maturation before harvest.
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R. W. Boulware
Village of Roy to buy groceries at reduced government prices
The Village of Roy plans a government grocers order to secure reduced prices and freight savings. Citizens are urged to place orders at the post office before Saturday August 16, with payment on delivery. Mayor F. B. Brown promotes this joint purchase for residents.
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Roy
Brown
Local farmers Waggonner and Davenport prepare for wheat crop
W. J. Waggonner from near Mofax, with his son-in-law Will Davenport, report a strong corn crop this year. They plan renewed planting with two tractors and anticipate a big wheat crop next year after a successful previous harvest.
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W. J. Waggonner
Mofax
Will Davenport
Cavalry Officers Rally In Town As Guests Visit Texas
A large white car carrying young Cavalry officers stopped on a busy corner Monday, staging a recruiting scene. Mrs. Womack of Electra Texas arrived Monday to visit daughter Mrs. F. B. Strickland, while Misses Ada and Claudia Strickland of Amarillo are also visiting.
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Bth
Womack
Electra
Texas
F. 8. Strickland
Ada
Claudia Strickland
Amarillo
Strickland
Dinger Earns Clayton Victory in Sunday Baseball Thriller
A tight game Sunday between Roy and Clayton ended in a 5-4 score after Roy hit a two bagger in the decisive moment. Clayton fought back with three runs in the ninth but Roy’s late hit sealed the win amid a fair, well behaved crowd and courteous play from both sides.
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Clayton
Roy
Edgar Floersheim
Anya
Sol
Clayton Boys
Home On a Furlough Returns Navy Man From War
Leo Rychlawski, enlisted in the navy at the war’s start, trained at Presidio California and served in transport, came home last week from New York on a furlough. He plans a long navy cruise but will return here after service, with stories of ocean wide travel. Jack Mahoney bought a new disc harrow for his Ford tractor to prepare wheat seeding this fall.
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Leo Rychlawski
Navy
Presidio
California
New York
Indiana
Roy
Sam
Jack Mahoney
Willcox Couple Return From Mountain Vacation
Peter Wagner buys the Millard Alldredge 160 acre homestead adjoining his recent purchase from Minnie Rhyne. He values local land and pays cheerfully, with Judge Foster assisting in the deal.
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Peter Wagner
Millard Alldredge
Minnie Rhyne
Judge Foster
Fable in Wagon Mound Sentinel hints at political reform
The Wagon Mound Sentinel publishes a fable that vividly reflects familiar issues, arguing for truth in reporting and suggesting a future political shift in New Mexico to curb recurring raw deals once other matters are settled.
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Wagon Mound
Sentinel
New Mexico
The World Boycott Sermon At Rey Church
Rev M M Wilson will preach on The World Boycott at Rey M E Church Sunday morning August 17. No evening service due to the pastor traveling to Mills for a meeting. Only one more monthly service before the Annual Conference.
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Rey
3. M. Wilson
M. E. Church
Mills
Meeting of the Executive Committee of the ARC
The Executive Committee of the ARC will hold a meeting at their hall Thusaday evening August Lith at o'clock. Important business to be transacted. All members please attend. Netlie B. Willcox Chairman.
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The
Thusaday
Netlie B. Willcox
Bruce family begins trip to McPherson Kansas in Ford
F A Bruce and family left Thursday for McPherson Kansas in a Ford car. They will be joined by Mrs Bruce's father and other relatives who have visited recently.
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F. A. Bruce
McPherson
Kansas
Elder Starts Granary Project With Furaber Load
J M Elder hauled a large furaber Tuesday to construct a new granary for storing his wheat crop, signaling preparation for a strong harvest season.
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J. M. Elder
Man Expands Slumber Tyranary To Grow Wheat
Ben Stuact said he needed more space this week to enlarge his tyranary after building one two years ago that he believed would hold all the wheat he would ever raise but it is not half big enough this year.
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Ben Stuact
Robbery at Stubblefield Co. in Spring er incident
Robbery at the Stubblefield Company in Spring er Sunday night as thieves pried open a cash register with an iron bar, took about $25 from the weed patch, and caused similar damage. No suspects or clues identified.
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Stubblefield Co
Springer
Fair plans pitched as crops on mesa spark hope
The fall fair idea is being discussed with no firm arrangements yet. Crops here offer encouragement for the event, with potential to display unprecedented yields, though many farmers are too busy tending crops to spare time for an exhibit.
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Wheat News
John Arnett
Mariows
Wilson
League of Nations
Associated Press
A. I
I, GC
Ploersheim
Routhe
Edgar
Solano
EH. D. Choateada Jr. Ogden
CG. E
Ketchum
Acon
James Woodward
Base
W. H. Willcox
Roy Fair
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