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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1927
Page
3
Mrs. W. J. Jones and her two sons departed yesterday for Williams and Flagstaff to spend the summer months. They expect to return to Winslow about September first.
Gebhart a druggist with Central Drug Co. returned from Hot Springs New Mexico where he was treated for rheumatism and reports his health is much improved.
M.3 Bracken represents the Intermountain Building and Loan Association and has returned to Winslow for two months after extended stays in Phoenix Tucson and other southern Arizona cities.
Mr and Mrs Jess Smith of Flag KA jdt were guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Wyrick Sunday and Monday this week. Miss Maybelle Hill Miss Marguerite Wyrick Mrs M Dell Ship Jey Payne and Mrs William Wyrick motored to the Sunshine oil well Sunday.
Mrs M Dell Shipley Payne entertained at the Harvey House Sunday evening with covers laid for Mr and Mrs John L Sweeney Mrs Will Wyrick Miss Maybell Hill and Miss Marguerite Wyrick in attendance.
R. C. Rhoades and Charlie Hitch cock returned this morning from a trip to Santa Pawa and Los Angeles.
J. H. Oliver state manager for Shell Oil Co and W. Gates of Phoenix are in the city on business.
J J Worman departed Monday for Los Angeles following several days of work in the local timekeepers office.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Peterson departed yesterday morning for a two week trip, leaving their home in the care of neighbors until their return.
Rosa E. White and Bert Vauton of Grand Canyon were wed on the steps of the Lowell Observatory with Judge J. J. Jones officiating. Only witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Parsons. The couple plan to be at home at Grand Canyon.
A group announces a vacation tour of California focusing on the northern region with multiple stops listed as part of the itinerary. The plan emphasizes scenic sites and city visits across towns in the northern part of the state.
Harold McGregor has accepted the fireman position yesterday, becoming the newest member of the fire department roster.
The Woodmen of the World local lodge will host distinguished officers this Thursday. L Warris district manager Albuquerque G E McDonald state manager Phoenix Teodoro Silva state deputy Gallup N M will attend.
Harvey McKaskle arrives in Winslow to spend weeks with his mother Mrs. R. A McKaskle of 523 Aspinwall. He was the youngest pupil at Seligman School last term, which closed June 10.
The W. W. Franklin Motor Co with branches in Flagstaff and Holbrook unloaded another Willys-Knight automobile, completing the display of all models. This marks the second Willys-Knight car delivered here in two weeks, with L. A. Ramsay now selling the cars for the Franklin company.
Sheriff L. D. Diverbess, also known as Dan, conducted a business visit in Winslow yesterday while based at the Holbrook sheriff's headquarters.
Geo Herrington, manager of the electric light and power plants in Winslow Holbrook and Flagstaff, visited here yesterday on the way to Holbrook for company business.
Joe Hennessy formerly with the Daily Mail mechanical force now lives in Phoenix and traveled from St. Johns via Salt River valley where he described the weather as warm. R. M. Hensley and wife returned from California after a vacation. Clarence E. Smith will visit Phoenix briefly. B D Clark and wife from St Joseph Missouri arrived on No 9 and will live in Winslow as Clark takes a local yard switchman job.
Mrs Ammer King aged 43 years 7 months died June 13 1927 at Stoneman Lake after ill health. She was born in Texas November 15 1883 moved to Arizona early life homesteaded near West Sunset Mt and joined First Baptist Church Winslow. She leaves husband Alonzo King two sons Alonzo Jr and Laird a daughter Martha her mother a brother and many friends. Interment at Winslow cemetery June 14 1927 with pastor of First Baptist Church of Winslow officiating.
In Porto Alegre on June 14 eleven revelers were killed and 27 injured when soldiers fired on a crowd at Monoay Rio Grande Do Sul. Lieutenant Mathias Cuardos, angered by being refused entry to a ball, gathered soldiers and ordered fire on the attendees, most of whom were women and children. The soldiers were arrested.
Williams notes report Flag Day observance on Main Street with flags displayed from homes. J D Greer assists in relocating fish from Howard Lake to McLellan Lake and J D Dam due to low water. Local residents travel for family visits and a sheep company returns with thirty seven carloads amid good feed.
Harry Locke and Mrs Locke arrived in Winslow from Prescott after attending the Smoki Dance in the Mile High City. They estimated about 5000 spectators witnessed the display and noted the performers may have over trained as rain began during the performance and continued through the night. The couple planned to attend the Second Annual Arizona picnic on the Coronado Trail at Hannagan's Meadow.
Winifred Hensley named editor of the La Costa yearbook at Playstaff Teachers college. Norman Wilson elected president of the Associated students and other officers named include Clyde Cattey view president, Yale Me Fate secretary, Conn Langenger treasurer, Roy Kieren social manager, Andrew Shaw yell leader, and William Snaith editor of the Pine official newspaper.
The presidential special stopped at Willard Deschler Defiance Ohio and Garret Ind before reaching East Chicago Ind and continuing to Wicker Park. Mrs. Coolidge appeared amused as a crowd gathered and a collie barked during a lighthearted stop while a motion picture called The Yankee Skipper played in the car. A film of Colonel Lindbergh’s Washington visit and the decorated crossing ceremony were shown during the evening.
President Coolidge visits Hammond to dedicate the Wicker Memorial Park honoring World War veterans. He urges focus on education, unskilled wages, religion, voting, and crime elimination while praising American industry and character. He stops in East Chicago and Whiting during a two hour layover on route to the Black Hills.
Washington report shows a sharp rise in Army air corps applications as young people seek flying careers. Inquiries to War Department information officers flood offices while Navy recruitment cannot be quantified due to its general staffing approach influenced by Lindbergh and Chamberlain flights.
The government was given until July 6 to show probable cause why Adolfo de la Huerta former provisional president of Mexico should be removed to Arizona to face charges of violating American neutrality by attempting to ship munitions. Federal agents requested the extra time before United States commissioner David Head. De La Huerta was arrested on a commissioner’s warrant though no indictment has been voted. Louis Gayou, secretary to De La Huerta, and others await trial in Arizona on similar charges.
In Paris on June 1, a chamber of deputies election in Aube saw the government candidate defeat the communist rival by a narrow margin. Premier Poincare backed candidate received 28,158 votes to 25,037 for the communist.
Brig Gen G E Tripp, chairman of the board of Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing, died tonight at a New York hospital from complications after an operation. Born Wells Maine April 22 1865 he helped convert Boston’s West End railway to an electric system and led Westinghouse from 1912. He received the Distinguished Service Medal in 1919 for meritorious service to the U S government and resigned as assistant to the chief of ordinance in 1918.
San Francisco reports two New York entrants for the proposed non stop flight to Honolulu. James D. Dole offers 35000 dollars to the first two airmen who complete the hop after August 12. Chic Williamson of Albany plans a Boeing Wright plane. Fairfax Naulty and Son enter an all metal craft with a 220 horsepower motor built in New York.
A nurse tells Julian a baby sister has arrived, sparked by an angelic message. The boy responds with dry humor, saying he has prayed for a scout instead and comments on the mix of faith and expectation surrounding the newborn.
Clifton announces a shipment of 100 carloads of lettuce from Gila Valley planned for autumn. The move signals substantial agricultural activity and regional supply expansion.
Mrs. Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh, mother of America's air ambassador, had a calm day in New York. She dined at the Newspaper Club, visited Columbia University, and was interviewed by reporters. She plans to return to Detroit to resume teaching at Cass Technical High School.
Bids will be opened June 28 at the Grand Canyon village for 8 1/2 miles of standard 20 foot dirt road with small bridge and pipe conduits on the north rim. One branch will run to Point Imperial and another to Far View linking to the Cape Royal road. Surfacing planned in about three years with possible further road work next year depending on congressional funds. Phoenix dormitory at Indian Industrial School burned and to be rebuilt.
Three Tucson election officials Bertram Histch Otto Pape and William Power pleaded not guilty in superior court to charges of conspiracy and illegal manipulation of votes at the September primary. Judge Windes overruled defense demurrers after considering written arguments. The indictment, dated April 13, alleges felonious vote substraction and adding votes in the seventh precinct and neglect to canvass the vote promptly after polls closed.
Roads to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon have reopened after maintenance and seasonal closures. Officials announced the routes are accessible to vehicles again, restoring travel options for visitors and researchers.
A flexible bracelet style strap described as transforming opera pumps into dancing slippers. The item features gold tones with yellow silver and rose stones. Produced as a decorative accessory blending jewelry with footwear styling.
Washington June 14 AP Thirty six higher educational institutions were rated as distinguished colleges for 1927 by the War Department after its annual inspection of schools maintaining military training courses of the group 129. The seven additions include Colorado Agricultural, Kansas State Agricultural College, University of Nebraska, Iowa State College, Ohio State University, Purdue, and Clemson among others.
John W. Davis sailed from New York on the Conte Rosso heading to France and Jungland with plans to reach his destination in August. He declined to discuss politics beyond noting he will assess Gov. Smith's Democratic nomination chances next summer.
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