Democratic lawmakers oppose compulsory Spanish teaching in New Mexico schools
In a debate on education policy Democratic members of both houses of the fourth legislature argued against making Spanish instruction compulsory. They favor English as the primary commercial and educational language, while supporting bilingual teachers in communities where Spanish is spoken. The aim is to strengthen English rather than elevate Spanish. Also noted is Barber Jenkins returning to Plumlee Hospital and Charley Farley continuing at the barber shop with plans to farm next summer.
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Barber Jenkins
Plumlee Hospital
Charley Farley
Charley
Memorial services urged for Roosevelt date
Direction from the Secretary of War and the National Defense Council calls all State County and Municipal Councils of Defense to organize nationwide memorial services on February 9th in honor of Theodore Roosevelt. The nonpartisan Council should lead, arranging services in principal towns to pay proper respects to his memory.
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Secretary of War
Council of the National Defense
Mickeys Boy Moves and Local Notes in Roy
Mickeys Boy Mickey Florsheim visits Mrs Casimero Gonzales in Trinidad then departs for Colorado while Mrs Florsheim plans a short visit. Ollie Williams of Solano returns from Springer Reform School and heads to California to care for ill brothers wife. Dr. A E Fairbanks plans regular Roy trips. Quarantine at Plum Lee Hospital lifted after two typical cases. W C Bradley rides in from near Mosquero due to bad roads.
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Mickey’ Florsheim
Casimero Gonzales
Trinidad
Ocate
Colorado
Roy
Ollie Williams
Solano
Springer
California
Cream Station Established by Nissley Creamery at Amarillo
W J McPheeters field Supt of the Nissley Creamery in Amarillo Texas opened a cream station with the Florsheim Co. Tom Strong to manage. The station lets customers test cream and receive their check at home instead of shipping to creameries, avoiding shipping delays. Strong is an experienced creamery man and former buyer now with the Army. The team anticipates strong initial business.
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W. J. McPheeters
Nissley
Amarillo Texas
Roy
Florsheim Co
Tom Strong
Illness Recedes As Mrs Vidal Martinez Recovers
Mrs Vidal Martinez had been ill for a week at her Roy area home. Her sister-in-law Mrs PL Branch cared for her until improvement. After a period of danger, her condition has begun to improve and she is on the road to recovery.
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Vidal Martinez
Roy
State Aid for Stockmen Feed Support Offered
State official text offers feed aid to livestock men lacking funds to procure grain and hay. Requests for aid should be directed to the governor or Council of Defense chairman Mr. Springer. Village trustees allocate $50 for a cinder path to the schoolhouse, funded by donations and aBenefit Picture Shows, aiding teachers and students to reach the school safely.
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Reatly
Springer
Council of Defense
New Mexico
Children Find Homes In Tucumcari Visit
Mrs John Shamblin traveled to Tucumcari Sunday and returned Monday with the two young daughters of Mrs Jim Proctor. Mrs G R Abernathy and Mrs Proctor agreed to let the children stay with them for a time as the mother was in failing health.
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John Shamblin
Tucumcari
Jim ?Rater
G. R. Abernathy
Proctor
Tuchimeari
Loan Agent P. J. Conklin Ill at Dr Selfs Sanatorium
P. J. Conklin, a loan agent, has been ill for several days and sought careful care at Dr Selfs Sanatorium. The note indicates concern for his health and access to proper medical treatment.
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P. J. Conklin
Dr. Selfs Sanatorium
Wlaand
Local Weekly Notes Amarillo Gossips About Plainsman
A brief item mentions merging the Southwest Plainsman at a rate of 25 cents extra. The Plainsman is a small weekly published at Amarillo by Mr and Mrs BE Fr Cheney, with attention to local chatter and comparisons to other papers.
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Southwest Plainsman
the Plainsman
Amarillo
Cheney
Local Notices from Mitchell Pasture Landholders
Guy B Miller of near Glenwood Springs Colorado looks after his land holdings in the Mitchell Pasture. He visited two years ago and likes the prospects but cannot leave his base in Western Colorado to improve his land. W W Day remains at Sells Sanatorium but making good progress. G H White of Solano will read the year’s total ahead.
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Guy B. Miller
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Mitchell Pasture
W. W. Day
Sells Sanatorium
Armenian Relief Sunday Observed in Southwest Churches
Armenian Relief Sunday will be observed February 2 in Southwest churches with sermons on Near East refugees. The drive for funds begins February 3 and runs for one week in most districts, while some regions postponed the campaign as advised by the Armenian Relief Publicity Bureau.
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Near East
Tors
Armenian Relief Publicity Bureau
Flour Sold In Mid Ocean By Armenian Relief Committee
Herbert Hover sold seven thousand tons of flour aboard ships in the Mediterranean for the Armenian Relief Committee for Relief in the Near East. The cargo valued at 1.2 million dollars was ordered to Constantinople by wireless after the bargain closed, and distribution to starving Armenian and Syrian districts will begin from that point.
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Herbert Hover
Armenian Committee For Relief In
Near East
Mediterranean
Relief Committee
Constantinople
Armenia
Syria
High Taxes Debate in Roy Residents Choose Self Reliance
Roy residents dispute tax doubling on village property, arguing higher taxes may be offset by increased public services. They claim paying through taxation spreads burden more fairly and reduces reliance on subscription papers.
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Roy
Mora County Tax Assessor Abel Madrid to Begin Assessments
Mora County tax assessor Abel Madrid plans to start assessments at Mille this week and urges residents to be aware of his schedule. He warns that neglect could raise taxes by about 25 percent, urging preparation and cooperation to ensure proper taxation.
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Abel Madrid
Mora County
Mille
Executive Committee Meeting Shifts to Saturday Evening
The Roy Chapter ARC executive committee will meet Saturday evening in the workrooms instead of Friday to ensure the secretary’s presence amid a large budget of business. All members are requested to attend. the president will preside.
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Roy Chapter
A. R.C
Nv.y
Red Cross Ladies Lead War Relief Garment Drive
Mrs. W. H. Willcox chairs a Red Cross effort packing and shipping a large order of garments for suffering children abroad. Volunteers persist despite fatigue, aiming to fulfill the allotment on time and uphold the spirit of service beyond the wartime excitement.
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Red Cross
Red, Cross
Breaks a Leg J B Smith of Mills in Two Places
J B Smith was taken to Plumlee Hospital Sunday evening with a leg broken in two places near the ankle while working with a threshing machine. He tried to kick a belt off, was caught, and prevented a mangling by a quick action. He faces weeks of recovery and loss of use of his foot. Pete Laumbach drove from his home in the Cinta Canyon to see his daughter visiting relatives at La Cueva. He reported cattle fared well in the shelter of the canyon as sun melted snow and fed grass that had been covered for weeks.
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J. Bo Smith
Mills
Plumlee Hospital
Pete Laumbach
Tha Cinta Canyon
la Cueva
Pete
Doctor Gibbs Recalled Over Flo Cases in Abbot
Dr. M. D. Gibbs was called to Abbot again on Wednesday as more Flo cases emerged. The community remains amid what is described as an ongoing epidemic with new infections reported.
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M. D. Gibbs
Homecoming of Sergeant Ellis Abernathy from Los Angeles
Sergeant Ellis Abernathy arrived Sunday from Los Angeles after honorable discharge. One of Roy’s first three volunteers in 1917, he served in Coast Artillery and Defense, with fellow Roy veterans Homer Holmes and Barry Kirby. He notes improved physique and fulfillment from eighteen months of service.
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Ellis Abernathy
Los Angeles
Cal
Ellis
Homer Holmes
Barry Kirby
Roy
Coast Artillery
Coast Defense
U. S
Presido
Homer
Navy veteran Alvin Lusk returns home with honors
Alvin Lusk arrived home last Friday after an honorable navy discharge. At 40, he stands out in khaki among returning soldiers, having served as fireman on a transport and crossed waters seven times. Alfred Davenport also came to Roy visiting friends, healing from a broken arm and disability allowance, hoping to find work suited to his condition.
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Alvin Lusk
Navy
Ike
Mr. Lusk
Alfred Davenport
Roy
Springer
Jess
Soldier’s Letter From France Describes Hard Service And Longing Home
Ernest Anderson writes from France that few chances exist to return while many soldiers remain to be evacuated. He ferries supplies by motor truck to railheads in France and Belgium, fearing drivers will be last freed. He hopes his son at home learns to say Dad before he arrives. Dick Dietterich in Le Mans, France adds he longs to come home but fears months more in service.
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Ernest Anderson
Fromrance
Ernest
The
Texas University
Europe
Frdnce
Belgium
Dick Dietterich
le Mans
France
Dan
U.S. A
Selanity Dick
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Mickey’s Boy
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Cloubcroft
Wed- Florsheim Mere. Co
W. C. Bradley
Mosquero
Carera
S. Ee
Armgalit
Rery Alam
Télel
Southwest
O. A. Larrazola
G. H. White
Executive Committee
A.R.C
W. H. Willcox
Soldiers & Sailors
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