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Newspaper
The Spanish American
Location
Roy, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1919
Page
1
A Roy school controversy reaches a pause as the May 29 meeting shows a strong delegation backing non reemployment for Principal Kreigbaum. Eight opposed him while 28 patrons sought retention. the board then offered a withdrawal option, later voting 8 to 2 not to rehire, with legal advice sought amid broader community tensions.
Memorial Day was celebrated in Roy for the first time with a 10 AM parade to Roy Cemetery. Rev O W Hearn Dr M D Gibbs Lodge member Irvin Ogden Sr and Soldiers of the World War spoke and flowers were laid for late soldiers Frank Lusk and Clemenceau. Citizens then remembered all members and rested the day. The event aims to unite Roy with national homage to the heroic dead.
The Mora County veterans list records men who served from Arthur Applegate to Antonio Via among others with places like Mora Wagon Mound Ocate and Watrous. The Centenary social for Friday June 6 is postponed to Thursday the 12th. Weather frost disrupted schedules but wheat likely safe. frost caused discomfort for those with summer stoves stored away.
The Committe of the Progress Club of Springer and Springer Vaudeville Co thank Roy residents for hospitality and help making the production a success. Mrs. Douglas Wright chairs. Judge Foster received a letter from his son Red saying he will visit Roy soon. he has served in the U S Navy for years.
A 1919 charter details the Farmers Mutual Hail Association of Roy New Mexico. It outlines the mutual protection plan for Wheat Oats and Rye with insurance based assessments, officers unpaid, a $1 membership fee, and collateral security for payments. It specifies loss appraisal by a three person board, pro rated settlements, and conditions on timing and notice for assessments and claims.
Judge Foster started work Tuesday on Archuleta lots purchased after the fire. He hired Grant Kitchen to clear rubbish and construct three large business rooms including a theatre and picture show, a pool hall, and a hardware store for Roberts Olver Lumber Co. He aims for ten total rooms. He still owns two north lots with plans for a two story brick building and a hotel is hoped for.
W. H. Baum received a car load of Acme Headers Tuesday which were all sold in advance and taken by purchasers. They prepare for the greatest wheat harvest in mesa history. The worry now is securing crews to run the outfits. The SA editor will join a crew until harvest is complete.
The Roy Ball Team led by Manager J W Beck traveled to Mills for a return game and defeated Mills on the Roy diamond, renewing the rivalry after Mills won the previous Sunday. Both clubs vow to “Play Ball” and improve. Next Sunday features doubleheaders with Roy sets to face the Mills winner at Roy while Selane also plays. Decoration Day game saw Springer win at Springer, with local sentiment that Springer will be humbled later in the season.
John Gibsons residence on his Roy homestead burned to the ground Monday around noon. The vacant house stored most of his furniture since last fall. Origin mysterious with no lightning or nearby activity. It was a top mesa farmhouse insured for a fraction of its value. The Gibson family deserves community sympathy.
Johnny and Frank Whiting returned from two years in the army and a year overseas to visit their mother Mrs. B. H. Foster. Johnny recalls frontline fighting and says he is glad to be home, not a born fighter. The Roy Baseball Team plans a Saturday dance to raise funds. Miss Erma Russell, a Roy High School graduate, won five scholarships to institutions including the State University at Austin and Clarendon College, while Prof. Russell leads the Pt Sill Khaki College military university model.
Executive Committee of the Red Cross orders collection and sale of donated heifer calves at public auction in Roy on July 4 as part of a planned big town celebration marking the end of World War. J Floersheim and PF H Crowe named as assistants to collect calves and conduct the sale.
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