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Newspaper

Winslow Daily Mail

Location

Winslow, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1926

Page

3

School Heads Robbed of Bags Stowed in Auto

Thieves took advantage of a moment of inattention Wednesday night and stole suitcases and handbags from the unattended car of G. H. Madden superintendent of public schools and Ben K. Cudd high school principal. Officers investigated after a Mexican-looking man was seen with bags near the Santa Fe depot. A search of a nearby house failed to locate the stolen items.

G. H. Madden Ben K. Cudd Madden c Mig Cudd Phoenix Madden Santa Fe

Noted Music Bowl Self Sustaining

Raymond Brite reports the Hollywood Bowl, seating twenty thousand, hosted concerts three times weekly last summer. 293,082 attendees paid 110,183.79 dollars, yielding a surplus near one thousand dollars. Future summers promise world famous conductors and renewed concert series.

America Raymond Brite Hollywood Bowl

University of Arizona agriculture conference to start Jan 4

The Twelfth Annual Conference of the Agricultural Extension Service at the University of Arizona will run four days starting January 4 in Tucson. Directors and speakers include Henry Boice, Walter Strong, J Crider, Eugene Merritt, and county farm workers. Special sessions feature home demonstration and 4-H club activities with A B Dallantyne directing. Yuma Roosevelt school completed and opened.

Tucson Pec Agricultural Extension “Service of The University of Arizona P. H. Ross Arizona Ross Henry Boice Arizona Cattlemen's Association Walter R. Strong Arizona Farm Bureau Federation Maricopa County Farm Bureau J. Crider Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum Superior Eugene Merritt United States Department of Agriculture Stella Mather Home Economics University A. B. Dallantyne Iextension Service

Mining notes on copper output and ore strike across districts

Clifton Calumet Arizona Mining reports about 4 000 000 pounds copper monthly. Wickenburg sees a strike of high grade lead silver and gold ore on Rainbow Mining property in Vulture district. A $150 000 appropriation funds continued construction of canals and laterals for the distribution system from Coolidge dam.

Clifton Calumet & Arizona Mining Company Wickenburg Rainbow Mining Company Vulture Coolidge Dam

Federal Bakery Sold To Former Resident Hers

The Federal Bakery, moved to a vacated Winslow location, was transferred from C. J. Baldwin to Clark H. Reed. Reed, a longtime local, is a Chicago trained baker with Santa Ana experience and prior Winslow work. He plans equipment upgrades and a possible delicatessen offering cooked foods and meats.

Federal Bakery Winslow Mail C. J. Baldwin Clark H. Reed Reed California Clark Hie Chicago Santa Ana Calif Fred Harvey Frank Howe Ideal Bakery Winslow

Udall Named Presiding Official of Mesa Temple

David K. Udall of St. Johns is named presiding officer of the new $700000 Arizona temple of the Latter Day Saints in Mesa. He will reside in Mesa with his wife after wintering in Salt Lake City. Udall, born 1851 in St. Louis, has long served the church and Arizona public life, including roles as bishop, stake president, patriarch, and former territorial legislator.

ST. Johns David K. Udall Arizona Latter Day Saints Mesa Salt Lake City Observer Udall St. Louis England New Orleans Nephi Utah LETS St. Johnse St. Johra Stake Territorial John Il. Udall Phoenix

Barberton mill boosts output at Sheldon Mining

Since mid August the Walker site mill of the Sheldon Mining Company has operated on two shifts, lifting mine production to 19 100 tons per day.

Walker Sheldon Mining Company

Coconino County Supervisors May Change Personnel

Rumors swirl as the new board vows economy and may shift staff hours. The old board meets for the last time tonight, and tomorrow the new supervisors take office amid scrutiny. Mrs. Ann Frohmiller departs as county treasurer for Phoenix to become state treasurer, with deputies Miss Mary Jackle and Mrs. Estelle Bird joining her.

Daily Mail Flagstaff Court House Board of Supervisors Ann Frohmiller J. F. Jones Frohmiller Phoenix Mary Jackle Estelle Bird

Mohave County Citizens Begin Drill for Oil

Mohave County moves toward its first oil well as Ozona Oil starts rigging near Kingman Dome north of St. George. A second well is planned on the Bloomington Dome east of the Virgin Mountains near the Narrows of the Virgin. past drilling near Virgin City Utah produced 12 to 24 shallow wells with a deep well hoped to reach the third sand. Oil quality noted as excellent though flow remains small.

Kingman Mohave County Ozona Oil Company Kingman Dome St. George Littlefield Cedar City Utah Bloomington Dome Virgin Virgin Mountains Narrows ‘of the Virgin Virgin City

W C T U Plans Year Of Prayer On Prohibition

Evanston Ill Dec 30 Mrs ua A Boole president of the National W C T U announced a partial program of activities by national officers The plan begins with a day of prayer January 6 when locals unite to seek divine blessing on temperance and wisdom for leaders and law enforcers Victory Day follows January 16 with meetings in churches and a theme Yes it is the law and it s a good law A national conference will be held in Washington in January

Evanston Ill Ua A. Boole W.C.T.U Ella A. Boole Ida B. Wise Smith Frances P. Parks Sara H. Hoge Nelle G. Burger Margaret C. Munns Mary Harris Armor Washington

Local Holbrook News Roundup From Holidays to Weather

Cyrus McClere and John Isler drove to Snowflake on Wednesday. Jay Manley Jr hosts a New Year’s Eve dance. Hunters report luck despite the cold as Howard Bartlett and others shoot rabbits. Rotary hosts and Elks ball plans in Winslow. May Randall wed Clarence Sandburn in Chandler. couple to live in Chandler. Tom Berry visits St Johns ranch for sale. Severe cold causes plumbing troubles. many homes have frozen pipes. Ed Johnson travels for Arizona Highway Department. Viola Johnson stays with Mrs Light. Art Saunders donates 25 to Community Church. Holbrook schools being cleaned. January 2 set for next semester opening.

Elk's Annual Ball Opens to Elks Members Only

Winslow Elks plan New Year's Eve ball at their Third street home to welcome 1927. The event, traditionally open to guests, will this year be limited to actual members with invitations not extended to friends. A large Elks attendance is anticipated for the year end observances.

Elk’s Winslow Elks Third Street Trishamec Elks Order G. N. Laws Young Winslow Arizona Ritz-Carlton the Elks B.P.O.E

Fatal Accident At Nevada Copper Mine In Ray

Tom Foster state mine inspector traveled to Ray to investigate a fatal accident at the Nevada Consolidated Copper mine. The Globe deputy mine inspector was ill but notified Foster. The victim’s name and the cause of death were not reported.

Phoenix Foster Ray Nevada Globe

Women Executives Lead W.C.T.U Demonstration Across DC

The text outlines a mobilization on March 25 26 27 to showcase the movement's quality leadership and earnest purpose to Congress and the nation. It mentions addresses by congress members and officials including notable women executives, and events at Statutory Hall, Arlington tomb, Mount Vernon, and congressional sessions with W C T U members.

Congress W.C.T.U Statuary Hall Frances Willard Arlington Mount Vernon

Winslow Prepares for New Year Cheer Amid $10 Cover Omission

The Winslow Arizona scene gears up for New Year 1927 with no ten dollar cover charges at local eateries and Arcadia Hall admitting at a dime. Churches and Elks plan watch parties while residents expect jazz and public revelry, with no rough houses expected despite moonshiner rumors.

Winslow New York Arcadia Hall

Winslow Visitor Changes Address From Navajo County

W. H. Clark formerly Navajo county public information officer now resides in Oceanside California. He has been visiting Holbrook for some time and was a Winslow visitor yesterday.

W. H. Clark Navajo County Oceanside California Holbrook

Local dealer returns from Iowa as mother remains critical

W W Franklin a local automobile dealer came back Wednesday night from Iowa reporting his mother remains in critical condition due to her illness.

W.W. Franklin Iowa

Sawyer Pays Visit to Holbrook County Official

Holbrook county attorney Holbrook I. A. Sawyer was here yesterday on business with local officials.

Holbrook I. A. Sawyer

Painted Desert Inn Visit By Local Lumber Executive

M. L. Veteto manager of J. G. Halstead Lumber Company motored to Painted Desert Inn on business Wednesday evening.

Painted Desert Inn M. L. Veteto J. G. Halstead Lumber Company

Pay’n Takit executive visits Phoenix from Flagstaff store

J L W Champion publicity manager for Pay’n Takit stores arrived in Phoenix yesterday from his Phoenix headquarters. He was accompanied by the manager of the Flagstaff store.

Phoenix J. L. W. Champion Pay’n Takit Flagstaff

School Officials Return From Phoenix Motor Trip

Superintendent of Schools G. H. Madden and Ben K. Cudd returned Wednesday night from a motor trip to Phoenix.

G. H. Madden Ben K. Cudd Phoenix

Campbell Sails to Los Angeles on Business

A. B. Campbell of Campbell's Market departed yesterday for Los Angeles on business.

Los Angeles A. B. Campbell Campbell

Upchurch Family Returns from Los Angeles Christmas Visit

Mr and Mrs J O Upchurch and their twin sons returned this week from Los Angeles where they spent Christmas with relatives at the beaches.

J. O. Upchurch Los Angeles Beaches

Mrs Fiona Parr Shows Slight Improvement From Flu

Mrs Fiona Parr, confined to bed with an attack of the flu for a week, is reported to be slightly improved.

Fiona Parr

Senator Nelson Leaves for Seligman on Business

Senator G. W. Nelson departed for Seligman yesterday on business. Bill Crozer of San Francisco, formerly with Dagg Mercantile, has returned to Winslow to join Olds Brothers Lumber Company as head of the office and hardware and paints department.

Nelson G. W. Nelson Seligman Olds Bros Bill Crozer San Francisco Dagg Mercantile Company Winslow Olds Brothers Lumber Company

New Home Nearing Completion in Sweeney Heights

The residence of W. R. Baker, constructed by Olds Brothers in Sweeney Heights, nears completion and is expected to be ready for occupancy in January.

W. R. Baker Sweeney Heights Olds Brothers

Leupp Officials Report Bad Roads to Winslow

J. E. Balmer senior clerk of the Leupp Agency and W. S. Young Indian trader visit Winslow and report the Leupp to Winslow road in very bad shape. They say the people in the area will welcome any road improvement program.

J. E. Balmer Leupp W. S. Young Winslow

Finland to build first official radio broadcasting station

The Finnish government plans to establish the nation’s first radio broadcasting station, signaling a new era in mass communications. A provocative aside notes a shift in gendered behavior, reflecting contemporary social commentary.

Government of Finland

Wall of Coast Lines in Winslow on business

H S Wall of Los Angeles superintendent of the mechanical department of the Coast Lines is in Winslow on business.

H.S. Wall Los Angeles Coast “Lines Winslow

Baker Visits Flagstaff to Inspect Pump House Boilers

L. S. Baker traveled to Flagstaff today to inspect the boilers in the pump house.

L. S. Baker Flagstaff

Old Supervisors to Meet Today in Holbrook

Outgoing county board led by Chairman C. G. Payne and colleagues will meet in Holbrook for the last time to wind up business before turnover. New board includes J. A. Greaves, W. H. Chamberlain, and John L. Willis with Willis slated as chairman and R. B. Walton as clerk.

Board of Supervisors C. G. Payne C. E. Owens W. H. Denham Holbrook J. A. Greaves Winslow W. H. Chamberlain John L. Willis Willis R. B. Walton Wallace Ellsworth Geo. Schafer L. D. Diverbess Pp. A. Sawyer Hattie Flaharty Lloyd C. Henning Lucretia W. Flanigan W. BE. Shumway J. E. Crosby Superior Court G. T. West

Northern roads open as chains required in snow

W R Hutchins reports Northern Arizona highways in fairly good condition with chains advised for motorists. A Holbrook to Phoenix update shows the Hassayampa Trail segment south of Prescott as the only noted rough stretch after heavy recent snows.

Phoenix W. R. Hutchins State Highway Department Arizona Holbrook Prescott Hassayampa

Visit Helps Snowflake Family Reunite En Route Home

Mr and Mrs Winfred Jackson visited with Miss Martha Hunt yesterday. They were en route to their Phoenix home after spending the week in Snowflake with Mrs Jacksons relatives.

Winfred Jackson Martha Hunt Phoenix

McCools Headed to Needles for New Year Visit

Mr and Mrs Mrazzy J McCool departed Thursday evening for Needles California to spend a three day New Year visit with Mr McCool’s mother.

Mr. and Mrazzy J. McCool Needles, Cal Mr. McCool

Williams Rotary Looks to 1927 City Hall and Golf Course

Williams Rotary members hear town clerk L S Williams propose city hall housing offices and court, jail east of First Street, plus a 9 hole municipal golf course on Weber Field. He cites 1926 gains including paving bonds water system upgrades and dam work, and notes plans gained strong backing. The meeting also covers Odd Fellows degrees, Game Protective Association setup, and NTAC visitors Grady Gammage and Mrs Gammage in Williams.

Williams Odd Fellows E. O. Messimer Fred Udine J. R. Richardson

Father Buys Rubens While Abroad Last Summer

A report notes a father purchased a Rubens during a Europe trip last summer. The fragment mentions a person named Y Medley and a cryptic query about horse power. The readable context is limited.

Rubens Europe NL “Y. Medley

Also Mentioned on This Page

U.of A Yuma Roosevelt Hers Bucknell Belle Coconino County Cyrus McClere Sanat John Isler Jay Manley, Jr Howard Bartlett John’ ‘Miller Lloyd Henning Rotary Club Memosi Jack Nelson William Chamberlin Mrs. Chamberlin May Randall Clarence Sandburn Chandler Miss Randall Tom Berry Walter McClaws Ed. Johnson Mr. Johnson Arizona Highway Department Viola Johnson Dina Arthur Light Louis Bache Great Basin Oil Company Farmington New Mexico Great Basin Art Saunders Holbrook Schools Sio Winslow Franklin Carnegie Milady’s Beauty M’dell Shipley Payne Alsea
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