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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1927
Page
2
The article notes that the paper carries Associated Press dispatches credited to the AP or not, with exclusive rights for republication. It also states the local news printed herein is part of the publication’s content.
The piece contrasts Sinclair Lewis's sharp critique of Rotarians with praise for the Rotary ideal. It cites King Albert of Belgium calling the Golden Rule a driver of citizenship, civic spirit, and international friendship, arguing Rotary clubs foster humanitarianism and public service.
Frank E. Tripp argues newspapers are the poor man’s university and a stabilizing force in civilization. He says free news interchange sustains civilization, informs public opinion, counters corruption, and educates readers through reporting, expertise, and concise editorials.
H O Rounds of the Detroit Automobile Club told the Pennsylvania Motor Federation that automobile clubs could greatly aid highway safety through educational work and support for uniform traffic laws. He noted about 1,000 clubs exist and urged each to draft programs to cut accidents, citing the National Safety Council as a model.
A lineup of special lecturers for NAU Teachers College summer courses includes Dr. Tien Lai Huang a Chinese official and education advocate. Dr. Emanual Sternheim with Oxford and Paris credentials. Dr. H B Wilson public school expert. E L Novotny leader in Parent-Teacher work. Dr. Elizabeth Purser expression department head. Dr. Edward Devine social work and foreign relations expert. Dr. W B Downing voice educator. Dr. George Willard Frasier college president. and Dr. Rufus von Kleinsmid university president and education author.
A playful exchange about fate and affection as a man views a “pebble” in life and a woman quips she wishes he were “a little boulder.” The light banter frames a flirtatious mood between two unnamed speakers.
A telegram reports a man being run over by a truck just as his wife laments the broken plan to attend the theater that evening. The moment captures shock and heartbreak amid a formal social occasion.
A wartime era street scene shows a young woman who has changed from a delicate debutante into a bold, masculine persona. A passerby jokes about a fall while a self-deprecating drunk admits he descended steps and is fine, continuing the odd banter.
Prescott Arizona Power Company announces rate reductions and expanded service across multiple cities. The utility states lower bills for residential customers and extended coverage to additional areas, aiming to improve reliability and access to electricity.
A collage of odd anecdotes and data points from 1927 including cinema talk on home movies, projections of German policy, social trends like necking, and a note about 90,000 orchestras. Business items mention Inspiration Copper output near 82 million pounds in 1926 and cattle shipments from Clifton, plus a planned Patagonia-Mill and smelter near Big Jim at Harshaw.
Miss Catherine Hillebrandt visits Flagstaff from Jerome while Mrs. Bly of Winslow attends Northern Arizona Teachers College commencement. Sheriff Parsons tackles a disturbance, a suspect fined 25 dollars. Visitors include J M Holub of Phoenix, the Burton family returning for summer, and Will Hayes exploring Arizona for cinema.
June 15 notes report Mrs. H L Benham and sons Henry and James setting off on a two week visit to Roseville California. Hoffner from the Tusayan Forest office moved into a Watson apartment. Kiernan finished Pay’n Takit carpentry then returned to Phoenix. Wickens to Weed California with husband joining lumber work. Dexter of Pay’n Takit moved to Moose residence. Miss Lonergan visited. City marshall Murray granted a week leave and visited Tucson with the Muzzys. Muzzy formerly managed Babbitt’s. Richardson named city night watchman. Pop Dawson resigns and will serve as city marshal during Murray’s absence. Hamilton visited from Rows Welk. Wilkey family occupies Benham’s summer house. Morano fined $20 for careless driving after colliding with Steeves coupe. No one injured. Dooner of the Interval Record mentioned.
The Anti-Saloon League fears General Lincoln C. Andrews will disclose details of his enforcement career when he retires August 1. Andrews may outline a constructive enforcement program while possible resignations ripple through the cabinet, including Governor General Leonard Wood and Ambassador Sheffield amid foreign oil and Philippine tensions.
San Francisco businessman Ernest L. Smith plans a San Francisco to Honolulu flight within two weeks. Navigator Captain C H Carter of Los Angeles will assist as the crew prepares a six passenger monoplane, with a motor to be installed before departure. They will ignore the $35008 Dole prize offer effective August 12.
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