Mass meeting approves Artesia school bond issue
At a Thursday mass meeting at Arthur Baxter Elementary School Artesia residents voted 39 to 15 in favor of financing a new two rooms, auditorium, and gym with an 8 bond issue and to pay the remaining $4 000 debt on the current structure The state superintendent questioned the meeting’s legality while local attorneys urged they were bound by the vote and district officials pledged to consult with leaders on the matter. attendees also noted unity for improvements and debt liquidation.
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Artesia
al Schuckers
Cub Scouts Display Craft At Pack Night
Cub Scout dens showcased crafts at Arthur Daxter Elementary School on Friday evening. First prize went to Charles Berry for an electric lamp, Duane Graham earned second for another lamp, and Lucie Jefferies took third for a knife holder. Wayne Harkness won for driving the most nails in the shortest time. Pack nights occur last Friday each month at 7:30 pm with supervision by den mothers Mrs. Forrest Lopez, Mrs. Al Schuckers, and Mrs. Larry Hoggatt.
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Arthur Daxter
Charles Berry
Duane Graham
Luice Jefferies
Wayne Harkness
Forrest Lopez
al Schuckers
Larry Hoggatt
Den Three Cub Scouts Hold Meeting at Lumber Yard
Den Three Cub Scouts met Friday afternoon at the Builders Lumber Yard office with their Den Mother Mrs. Larry Hoggatt. The lesson on legends of the region guided each cub scout to craft an article, with attendees including Philip Lopez Lukce Jefferies Hoggatt Bax ter Brimhall Donald Oliver and Butch Oldson.
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Builders Lumber Yard
Larry Hoggatt
Pacer
Philip Lopez
Lukce Jefferies Larr
Hopgat, Jr
Baxter Brimhall
Donald Oliver
Butch Oldson
Large Crowds Attend Easter Services in Artesia Churches
Artesia churches drew large Easter crowds with a record attendance at First Baptist Church marking the largest since its founding. A special children’s program featured Bible verses, a Biblical play, and group performances by the Juniors and Intermediate group portraying missionaries. The McDaniels sisters and Mia Whitner with Mrs. Morse sang duets. Church leaders include superintendent Mrs. C. R. Monhollon treasurer Mrs. Forrest Loper and Pastor Marvin Elam. The size suggests future expansion. The Church of Christ reported strong attendance though not peak for the year, led by E. F. O’Neal’s Bible lessons and Bill Lang’s sermon. Catholic services also drew many visitors, as Mr. and Mrs. Morgan received numerous gifts.
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Forrest Loper
Marvin Elam
Church of Christ
E. F. O'Neal
Bill Lang
Catholic Church
Church Notices Sunday Services at School House Artesia CO
Sunday services at the School House in Artesia Colorado under the direction of Rev O Neal. Classen at 10 a m worship at 11 a m You are invited to meet with the congregation at these services in a community notice from the local church.
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School House
Artesia
Colorado
O'Neal
Legion Post Rejects Artesia Pool Hall Meeting Location
Members of the Halon Harr is American Legion Post held their regular meeting Monday night. Commander Sperber presided. Legionnaires resolved not to lease the Artesia Pool as a meeting place. The local post meets every other Monday night and invites all service men to join.
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Halon Harris American Legion Post
Sperber
Artesia
American Legion
Artesia Notes Mrs Hase Hackler Correspondent
Around Artesia Mrs Hase Hackler Correspondent Jack Grafton writes from California that he will be back in Artesia the first of April. Mr and Mrs Perry Morgan transacted business in Craig Monday. Mrs Fannie Baxter Smith is touring the southern states and enjoying flowers and warm weather. Mr and Mrs Lester Yoast hosted weekend guests Elvie Yoast and daughter from Hayden and Jim Yoast of Hayden. Mr and Mrs Lee Jones of Jones Trucking Co visit this week to make their home in Odessa Texas. The Moffat county spelling contest to determine who will represent the county in the state contest in Denver April 24 will be held in the county courtroom Saturday at 11 am. Mr and Mrs John Jares were Housings visitors in Vernal Thursday.
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Jack Grafton
California
Artesia
Jack
Rs Grafton
Perry Morgan
Craig
Fannie Baxter Smith
Lester Yoast
Elvie Yoast
Hayden
Jim Yoast
Lee Jones
Jones
Jones Trucking Coust
Odessa
Texas
Moffat County
Denver
John Jares
Baxter School News Highlights Easter Parties and Absences
First grade held an Easter party near the school with eggs cookies ice cream and lollipops. Enid Cox and Brent Murano won prizes for egg hunting while several students were absent with illness. Second to eighth grades prepared for a spelling contest and enjoyed hikes and performances. Local visitors from Rawlins Wyoming joined the weekend activities.
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Enid Cox
Brent Murano
Mervin Tims
John Tims
Patty
Wanda van Norman
Uncle Remus
Ella Patterson
Jerry Leeck
Pyell
Texas
Hal Reeves
Cowling
Wayne Harkness
Ellen Morgan
Jerry Hoggat
Sally Schuckers
Tommy Gall
Moffat County
Craig
Lost Canyon
Rangery High School
Rangely Again Publishes Two Newspapers Local Duel
Rangely hosts two weekly papers as the new tabloid Rangely Citizen debuts last Friday edited by Mary Bell. The original Rangely News continues, now led by Lenore Kyner, with both papers published on Fridays.
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Rangely
Rangely Citzen
Mary Bell
Rangely News
Lenore Kyner
Citizen
Rangely Times Sparks Local Paper Revival
A fragment notes Rangely enjoyed two papers two years ago when the Rangely Times briefly competed with the News under the present town council grounds in Grand Junction.
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Grand Junction
Rangely
Rangely Times
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