07 Feb 1920
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Newspaper
The Spanish American
Location
Roy, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1920
Page
1
The American Legion of Roy expands its ranks as many youths connect with the organization, viewing its influence as a force for good and progress. Updates cover local civic events from a new mill start in Solano to scholarships for ex service men, plus notes on local residents and a shooting incident near Mora.
Washington reports 1545 officers in hospitals for physical reconstruction as of January 12, 8 percent of the regular military. In Roy, Deputy Assessor Santiago J. Abeyta has been busiest, handling tax schedules amid long lines and praise for efficiency. The Roy office was overwhelmed, with some citizens failing to list property and penalties seen as drastic. The state tax system is criticized for starting flaws and wasted reform efforts by the State Tax Commission.
A group of Armenian children in New York benefit from a ten dollar donation that funds clothing and basic education in Armenia through Near East Relief. The article notes 1 250 000 adults and 250 000 orphans need aid and urges continued American contributions to feed clothe shelter and educate at risk children.
The mayor ordered health officials to prepare quarantine measures as flu cases rise. Families named include C S Justice, Tom Hughes, Mrs Henry Farr and Louise, J W Beck, Arno Voelkel, and R E Alldredge. The L A building reopens for work. Odd Fellows report a membership boom.
Mrs Dorthy Plant also known as Mrs Hickle formerly of Roy died at her Akron Ohio home on January 22 from pneumonia. Details to follow next week.
The Roy Trust and Savings Bank relocates to a new building with practical fixtures and conveniences. Local officials Mr Justice Mr Scott and Seman appear pleasant after a recent song session. advertising efforts have been constrained by ongoing construction. The paper faced printing challenges last week but aims for better facilities and increased future business.
The Roy column notes sale prospects for blocks 40 and 41 in the Cream of the residence section. F 3 Strickland advertises frontier frontage while local real estate appetite grows as the Mean Co-Operative Company gears up for coal grain and lumber operations.
An assorted ad section promotes weather stripping and other lumber supplies from Roberts and Olver, highlighting quality doors and windows parts and high grade Sherman Williams paints. The ad ties into a broader note about social service work by the Salvation Army in the Intermountain province and a study on social conditions led by field reps.
Local items note sun seeking plans in New Mexico, visits to DeHaven and Dawson, Sunday church services with Rev Frevor, births and social visits among Hazen and Heimann families, school progress with Miss Bertha Rinehart, and multiple small gatherings and errands across Bradley.
An article notes Rev Hearn and Dr Kuhn discussing a union ceremony uniting a Methodist and a Christian church in Albuquerque with Mills in charge. The plan stalls amid distrust and debate on federation and a community hall, urging prudence and steady effort toward unity for better community work and pastor salaries.
The Bureau of War Risk Insurance announces that reinstatement within 18 months from discharge remains valid when paying two months' premiums and proving good health at discharge or grace period. Discharged service members may reinstate within three calendar months after discharge by paying two months' premiums without a health statement. Do it now to preserve health status and eligibility. Also notes youthful Republicans winning prizes for the next GOP platform and updates on local business movement with W Beck returning from Denver to form Beck Motor Co. and county chairmanship context.
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