Winslow Merchants Report Strong Christmas Trade
Shoppers fill Winslow post office and streets as the holiday rush begins. Stores from Central News to Murphy’s novelty and Scorse Fashion Shoppe report busy scenes, with Christmas sales and improved fall trade, while turkeys and gifts move briskly.
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Winslow
Lillian Whiteside
Central News Company
O. O. Sharar
Central Drug Company
F. H. Brown
Central Drug Co
Murphy
Homer Vitugini
Wm. H. Dagg Mercantile Bs
Ed Harbin
J. C. Penney
James
Fighting Reported On Nicaragua Front
General Rivera Del Gadillo, commander of conservative troops, reports a fierce Liberal attack at Las Perlas that began yesterday and lasted seven hours. Liberals with infantry supported by artillery and machine guns were repulsed by heavy machine gun fire, forcing rebels to withdraw.
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Managua
Rivera del Gadillo
Las Perlas
Rivera
Christian Church Hermas Program Thursday Evening
The Christian Church will present a Hermas program at the church on Thursday at 8 p m. Committees have prepared the program and all who attend will be compensated for their time. Everyone is invited to attend and make it a memorable occasion. L Swindle pastor.
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First National Bank
Bank
Flagstaff to Open Municipal Toboggan Slide on Observatory Hill
Flagstaff officials with the chamber of commerce and Northern Arizona Teachers College announce a new municipally funded toboggan slide on Observatory Hill above Lowell Observatory. Four to six person toboggans will reach speeds near 60 miles an hour with a curved bank and dual laps linked to a starting shelter.
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Flagstaff
Perpetual Motion
If Your Car Must Bump Into Someone
O A Holloway of McNary bumped another car on the National Old Trails highway near Winslow and Holbrook. P A Sawyer Navajo county prosecuting attorney and Winslow city attorney filed reckless driving charges, and J B Drumm fined Holloway $50. Moral: avoid bumping county attorneys.
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O. A. Holloway
McNary
Navajo County
Holloway
P. A. Sawyer
Winslow
Holbrook
Sawyer
Justice of the Peace
J. B. Drumm
Baptist Christmas Exercises Tomorrow at the Church
The Baptist church will host Christmas exercises Thursday at 7 o clock. The program features tableaux and song titled The True Christmas Story performed by the Sunday school and friends with special Christmas music.
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Baptist Church
Navajo Gas Tax Leads November Record in Arizona
Arizona reports November gas tax receipts totaling 90 424 19 with the three cent levy. Half is apportioned to counties including Maricopa 17 679 85 and Pima 5 140 55. October’s high total was 86 884 93.
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Phoenix
Ariz
James H. Kerby
Apache
Coconino
Cochise
Gila
Graham
Grenlee
Maricopa
Mohave
Navajo
Pima
Pinal
Santa Cruz
Yavapal
Yuma
Christmas Tree for Friday Fete to Be Erected Today
Winslow plans a Friday afternoon and evening community Christmas celebration centering on a twenty five foot pinion pine tree to be set up at Second and Kinsley. City Engineer Stanley E Watkins said the tree arrived from near the Quail Ranch and will be raised with a mass choir, the high school band, and other features. The full program will be announced in Thursday's Winslow Mail. The gift fund may end with a surplus, to be deposited as a revolving Community Christmas Tree fund.
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Winslow
Second and
Kinsley
Stanley E. Watkins
Winslow Mail
U S Warships Deployed to Quell Honduras Disorder
The U S government ordered a warship to La Ceiba Honduras after American consul reports threats of disorders that could endanger lives and property. The action follows October violence when local troops seized the town and burned the courthouse after freeing prisoners. Secretary Wilbur authorized Rear Admiral Julian Latimer to dispatch a vessel.
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Washington
la Cecilia
Honduras
State Department
Navy Department
Department
la Ceiba
Wilbur
Julian Latimer
Arizona to use 1926 property valuations for 1927 tax
Phoenix December 21. The Arizona state tax commission says minimum valuations for all property classes in 1927 taxation will match 1926 levels. Commission members returned from the annual tax conference with county assessors at Tucson.
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Phoenix
State Tax Commission
Tucson
Ben Hur on Screen and Stage History Highlighted
The Opera House presents MGM’s Ben Hur recalling Lew Wallace stage history. Original Broadway 1899 cast included William S. Hart as Messala and Edward J. Morgan as Ben Hur with Emmett Corrigan Amrah Ilderim among others. The touring company later featured Farnum Woodruff Ethier Van Buren Buhler Holding.
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Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
Opera House
Lew Wallace
New York
Broadway Theatre
William S. Hart
Messala
Francis X. Bushman
Edward J. Morgan
Emmett Corrigan
Ilderim
Mary Shaw
Amrah
Ben- Hur
America
William Farnum
Henry Woodruff
Alphonzo Ethier
A. H. van Buren
Richard Buhler
Thomas Holding
Winslow Seniors Stage Adam and Eva at Washington Auditorium
Winslow High School seniors presented Adam and Eva to a full house. The three act comedy followed a pampered Long Island family, with Adam Smith winning Eva’s heart after a staged bankruptcy to awaken the father and the household.
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Winslow High Schoool
Adam and
Eva
Washington Auditorium
Long Island
James King
South America
Adam Smith
John Scott
Senate showdown over Frank Smith seat continues
The article reports a Senate dispute over Frank Smith’s credentials with Ashurst calling for no further investigation citing a $125 000 campaign contribution. Watson argues for ejecting Smith after oath while others favor refer to elections committee after sworn in. If ejected Smith would return to the 76th Congress after March 4 and fight resumes in the next session.
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Ashurst
Smith
Senate Elections Committee
Wadsworth
New York
Senate
Deaeen
Illinois
South America Fliers Feted at San Antonio
Spirit of fraternity marks the North South American bond as amphibian planes leave Kelly Field after a ceremonial start at dawn. The long pathfinding voyage began with the roar of motors and a brisk takeoff mere minutes before 11, overcoming yesterday’s mud at Duncan field.
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San Antonio
Kelly Field
Duncan Field
Glomor Rayon Bloomers Offered in Six Shades
Scorse Fashion Shoppe advertises Glomor rayon bloomers in six shades with a price of 1.98 each.
Coolidge Opposes Immediate Build of 100 Light Cruisers
President Coolidge at the White House argues against immediate authorization of 100 light cruisers under the Butler bill. He says current navy programs, including aircraft carriers and submarines, suffice for now and funds should wait for further limits talks. Some House naval committee members favor funding the three already authorized ships and anticipate amendments when the naval supply bill reaches the House after Christmas recess.
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Washington
House
Coolidge
White House
House Naval Committee
Congress
Dresses for Sale at Reduced Prices in Mail Want Ads
A few fine dress coats remain and are offered at greatly reduced prices in the Mail want ads. The listings emphasize affordable garments, inviting quick purchase.
Local notes reflect holiday travel and visits in Winslow region
The Ashfork B and B outfit cars travel toward Ashfork for Santa Fe work while Clarence Houck trips to Phoenix for Christmas. Shoppers from Joseph City visit Winslow. Miss Mabel Green and Mrs. J A Green head to Los Angeles after Christmas. Gib Hunter from Canyon Diablo visits Winslow for facial treatment. M Berkovitz leaves for Los Angeles on business. Clark Reed returns to Winslow from Santa Ana to resume local business. William Baldwin Sr of Taylor visits Winslow. Mr and Mrs E H French depart for Oakland for holidays.
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John Daly
Winslow
Ashfork
Santa Fe
Phoenix
Gib Hunter
Canyon Diablo
Mr. Hunter
Santa Ana
Clark Reed
California
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R. M. Bruchman
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Greaves
Standard Furniture Company
Driver
J. C. Penney Co
Winslow Drug Company
A. E. Gillard
Cahn Mercantile Company
Winslow Restaurants
Nicaragua
U. S
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Gertrude Thiers
King
Dilton DeWitt
Parr Lancaster
Julie DeWitt
Laura Smith
Abbie Rocker
Ina Bender
Andrew Gordon
Clifford Bengston
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Horace Pilgrim
Corinthia
Daisy McGregor
Lord Andrew
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Frank Smith
Watson
Indiana
Ile
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E. H. Stewart
Williamson
Clarence Houck
Arizona
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Jonathan Westover
Joseph City
Mabel Green
J. A. Green
Los Angeles
Miss Hill
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Seligman
Rom Canyon
M. Berkovitz
Taylor
William Baldwin, Sr
Oakland
E. H. French
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Federal Reserve System
U. S. Depository For Postal Savings
R. C. Kaufman
Geo. Hammond
G. T. Stevens
G. T
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