Quiet Fourth of July Celebrations Across Roy and Surrounding Areas
The Fourth of July brought subdued celebrations with crowds migrating to Solano Springer Carrizo and Red River Canyons. Solano hosted a several hundred strong program featuring races a ball game a platform dance and other entertainment. Ernest Anderson returns from France to a welcoming home and a growing family as locals praise his service and experience. Sam Strong attends Amarillo Wheat Dealers Association meeting bringing back literature for sale and discussion. Catrina canyon grounds drew a large crowd with daytime and nighttime entertainment while Dan Cupid secretly managed the canyon picnic arrangements.
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Roy
Solano
Springer
Carrizo
Red River
Mills
Mosquero
Catrina
Canyon
Dan Cupid
Canyons
Deasers
Mills Base Ball Triumph Over Gladstone on Sunday Diamond
Mills defeated Gladstone 13 to 10 on Gladstone diamond Sunday. Mrs. J. B. Duvall of Mosquero salutes her brother Col Donald C. Cubbison as Chevalier de la Legion d Honneur for gallantry in France during the war. He rose from Captain to Lieutenant Colonel and Chief of Artillery on Pershing’s staff. Frank Hyatt of Mosquero suffers a broken leg from a saddled horse kick and is hospitalized after transfer to Roy.
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J. B. Duvall
Mosquero
Donald C. Cubbison
France
Col. Cubbison
West Point
Gen. Per
Frank Hyatt
Dr. Self
Roy
Sherman Racey
Doctor Exacts X Ray Check After Fracture
Dr. T. F. Self took Frank Hyatt to Dawson on Wednesday for an X ray to confirm the thigh bones were properly aligned after a difficult operation and ensure complete recovery.
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T. F. Self
Frank Hyatt
Dawson
Springer Ball Game Stirs Controversy Over Hired Players
The Roy team defeated Springer 8 to 0 amid claims Springer used hired players from Van Houten and Colorado to secure victory. Spectators argue the contest was marred by trickery and biased officiating, while Roy supporters praise fair play and clean sportsmanship. A $5 challenge to Springer rooters to identify their players remained unmet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springer
van Houten
Colorado
Roy
Lof Springer
Missing in France brother reported killed in action
Pete Montoya announces his brother, once listed missing in action in France last November, is now reported killed in action. The notice adds another Gold Star to local heroes. Builders from Las Vegas visit Roy Trading Co and ponder new construction after the town well is completed. John Shamblin and Will Scott begin harvesting wheat on 500 acres with a 12 ft McCormick header binder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Montoya
Boy Pool Hall
France
Messrs. Louis, Nordhaus
Hermann
Chas Ilfeld Co
Las Vegas
Roy Trading Co
John Shamblin
Will Scott
John
Pordson
Rye Harvest Begins With Local Laborers
J Floersheim started harvest ing his rye Monday with M L Woodsbinder doing the work. It is a fine field over most of it but the sunflowers got one corner.
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J. Floersheim
M. L. Woodsbinder
Mrs Evens Dies in Eldon and Deming Burials
Mrs. Elmer Evans formerly of Mills Missouri died last week in Eldon. The body was moved to Deming New Mexico for burial beside a daughter who died earlier. Mr. Evans stays in Deming while children Roy and Brookes and the Mills family mourn this loss.
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Elmer Evans
Mills
Eldon Missouri
Deming N. M
Mr. Evans
Deming
Roy
France
Brookes
Roy Village Trustees Plan Tax Fund Adjustment
The Roy Village Trustees met in regular session Monday evening and approved minor bills and forward planning. They arranged preliminaries for drilling the town well and proposed redefining the Village Treasurer’s remuneration for added water bond work. The Board of Health reviewed matters and ordered investigations to prevent a Typhoid outbreak this summer. Raymond Pendleton of Liberty Garage suffers a severe neck infection but is recovering with medical care and light duties.
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Roy Village
Board of Health
Osborne to preach at Christian Church Roy Sunday
Prof. W Fremont Osborne of the Institute in Roy will occupy the pulpit at the Christian Church in Roy this Sunday. Rev Heart All are urged to attend for an interesting sermon and guidance.
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W. Fremont Osborne
Institute
Roy
Christain Church
Heart
Barn Dance at Misner Home to Benefit Mills Baseball Team
A Barn Dance at the Misner residence north of Mills is set for Thursday to aid the Mills Baseball team. The Misners, famed entertainers, are expected to draw a large crowd as locals attend for a good cause.
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Mills
Postmaster Announces Postage Rate Changes and Redemptions
Wm G. Johnson Postmaster notes widespread use of 8e stamps and 2c postcards despite publicity on reduced letter costs. Letters for R F D or Star Route delivery and city route mail must bear 2 cents. Three cent embossed envelopes may be redeemed until July 30 at face value in stamps or stamped envelopes. After July 30 only stamp value will be issued. Stamp envelopes now cost 12 to 15c per thousand. no more 7 for 15c envelopes. New rates: 6 for 18c and 7 for 16c.
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Post Office
Wm G. Johnson
New Army Y Executives With Unusual Careers Rise
Charlet Kurtzhals named southern department executive secretary overseeing Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico and Arizona. Fred B Appleget promotes from associate secretary. Burtsluty succeeds H H Simmons as Hillsboro Tex city Y leader. prior roles include missionary work in British West Africa Jamaica and New York publishing.
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Charlet Kurtzhals
Southern Department
Army Young Men
Christhin Tion
Fred B. Apple Get
Kurtzhals
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Lousiana
New Mexico
Arizona
Southern Military Department
Pike
Atk
Burtsluty
H. H. Simmons
Hillsboro
Tex
British West Africa
Jamaica
Y. MO. AL
Sterstary
New York
Kurtahale Fis i
Anny
Tmke
Ark
Travis
Kuetahats
Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville
Fort Ringgold
America
Camp Pike
Fort Logan
West Tnilles
City
M.C
Columbus
Ohio
Pitteen
DuBois
Appleger
New York City
American ‘Telegraph and
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Induct Officers at Public Installation
Public installation of officers for the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs drew many members. D. D. G. M. B. R. Reeder and Deputy President Mrs Grace V Ogden were installed. Officers for I O O F Y were elected including Edgar Floersheim N G Al Davenport V G Wm G Johnson Sec Irvin Ogden Treas Mrs Myra O De Frees N G Mrs Grace V Ogden Secy Mrs Emilia Kitchell Treas. The lodges plan to move to Masonic Hall August 1 and anticipate new members.
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Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
B. R. Reeder
Grace V. Ogden
Rebekahs
F. L. and
Edgar Floersheim
N. G. al, Davenport
V. G. Wm G. Johnson
Irvin Ogden Treas
Myra O. de Frees
Davenport
Grace V. Ogden Secy
Emilia Kitchell Treas
Masonic Hall
Harvest News From The Field And Pressroom
The editor departs with Henry Warrs header crew to harvest hundreds of acres of wheat and threshing may quicken. Keene trains the SA to publish on time under fresh management. Young America at 16 proves capable, while P T Gibson finishes Edgar Floersheim residence and faces another summer of work amid hail damage to his wheat crop. Pete expands carpentry and farming.
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Henry Warr
Keene
America
P. T. Gibson
Edgar Floersheim
Pete
Harvest Work Efficiency Emphasized in Wheat Crews
Inquiries pour in for harvesting jobs and efficiency is the key factor in securing work. Practice and skill in a header crew are vital to handle wheats economically and quickly. A knowledgeable man is worth many inexperienced workers and gains advantage when crews are short handed.
Immense Rye Field Shocked by T C Scott North East of Town
T C Scott cut and shocked a rye field two miles northeast of town. The field shows about 80 stacks of rye, forming a wall as tall as corn shocks and making one of the prettiest sights in the country.
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T. C. Scott
Rye
Graft Rejected in Federal Court Over Gasoline Tax
In a Santa Fe Federal Court ruling the Gasoline Inspection Graft law from the last New Mexico legislature was blocked. The decision declares the tax unlawful under Interstate Commerce laws and ends the graft scheme perceived as funding political campaigns. Supporters credit the ruling as a corrective to state political manipulation by Governor Larrazolo’s team.
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N. M
Santa Fe
Larrazolo
Johnson "The Snorty Gobbler" at the R. R. Hotel this week
The act Johnson presents "The Snorty Gobbler" performs at the R. R. Hotel this week, bringing humorous routines and local entertainment to patrons.
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Johnson
Snorty Gobbler
R. R. Hotel
Republicans Seek Housecleaning In Counties
In this and other counties Republicans push a reform effort to clean up politics. The authors admit the motives may be reform or blackmail, but the move is seen as improving overall conditions and avoiding external upheaval.
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Tous al Tho
Wolvett Russell Joins C B Stubble Field Co Garages
Wolvett Russell accepts a position with C B Stubble field Co Garages at Springer and begins organizing accounts and other duties. His system, developed through long business relations, is practical, reliable, and often highly original.
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Wolvett Russell
C. B. Stubblefield Co
Springer
Theft of car parts after 4th celebration in Mosquera
Ht L. Kellar of Mosquera reported a theft in town after the Fourth of July celebration. He found his Overland car's rear axle and hub flange were stolen from the vehicle, and Roy Garage arranged replacement parts.
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Ht. L. Kellar
Mosquera
Roy Garage
Henry Farrs Return Brings Fine Team for Harvest Use
Henry Farr and wife came back Monday from Walsenburg Colorado with a fine big team of horses. They traveled a week and camped along the way. C. W. B. Leatherman managed the farm in their absence.
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Henry Farr
Walsenburg
Colo
C. W. B. Leatherman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sam Strong
Floersheim Mere. Co
Wheat Dealers Association
Amarillo
Ernest Anderson
Raymond Pendleton
Liberty Garage
J. W. Woodward
Phoenix
A. Woodward
Army “Y
Charles Kurtzhals
Fred B. Apple
Ascume
Charles Kurtzhalz
Southern Atment
Army U. Mi
Fred B. Appleget
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