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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1931
Page
4
A Winslow town column worries over dangerous conditions at Clear Creek where a near drowning sparked renewed calls for safe swimming measures. Proposals include life guards, life lines, and possible city action to prevent annual drownings while crowds swim daily in warm weather.
The Wickersham Commission exposes how political influence taints prosecutors courts and police, enabling bootleggers grafters and crooks to slip free. It argues reform is needed to end patronage ties and political fixes, otherwise crime justice remains inefficient and scandalous.
Louisv ille & Nashville vice president and general counsel Jouett told Bow ling clubs that railroads are in a dangerous financial condition and that only swift remedies can avert government ownership and taxpayer losses. He cited competition from airplanes pipelines and trucks while opposing road construction subsidies without compensation. He noted steam roads street railways and interurban lines face similar issues and warned the three classes of carriers must continue to provide public service.
Dr William M Marston tests emotions of hair color groups using a machine. Early results suggest blondes show a higher tendency toward criminal behavior, with details limited to partial conclusions.
Rodney Dutcher reports that nearly 17,000 federal positions in Washington are held by locals, with Virginia Maryland and DC far exceeding their apportionment. Examinations are held nationwide, yet applicants from excess states gain appointments while qualified out-of-quota applicants lag.
A concise wrap of the Southwest author’s works including the title Married a Ranger and other books. The weekly review highlights reception, themes, and notable opinions from critics in regional literary circles.
A critical look at Mexican Maze explores Mexican life from war to culture, noting Beale’s empathy for the people and his warnings about U.S. influence. The book surveys scenes from Maya women to Yaqui Indians, arts, markets, and revolutions, urging careful reading and reflection.
Sunday School at 9 30. Morning Worship 11. Junior and High School B Y P U in evening. evening service 8. Midweek Prayer and Praise 8 Wednesday. Choir at Thursday 7 30. Pastor W Ray Gorsage previews the 2 Cor 10 4 5 message on thoughts and obedience.
Sunday events at West Third Street and Dent Avenue include Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Bible Class at 10 45 a m. Friday services at 7 30 p m led by Rev W Ray Gorsage at the Mission. Daily Vacation Bible School runs weekdays 9 00 to 11 30 a m except Saturday. The note adds a Hebrews 10 28 29 quotation and credits Miss Armerding as Missionary.
The Episcopal church will resume services on Sunday June 21 with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11:00 a.m. Special music by Mr. and Mrs. Porter Rhodes. The public is invited to attend. Rev. L. T. Gwynn, Pastor.
The Methodist Episcopal Church at Corner 38rd and Winslow holds Sunday School at 9:45 am and Morning Worship at 10:45 am with sermons The Daring of Faith and Lifes Marching Orders. Evening Worship at 8 pm. Tomorrow is the conference year’s end and the pastor’s conference trip follows.
St. Joseph Catholic Church announces Sunday services with an English Mass at 8:00 a.m. and a Spanish Mass at 10:00 a.m. An evening service is at 7:00 p.m. Weekday Mass is 7:30 a.m. Father Hootsmans presides.
Corner Maple and Berry services listed with Sunday School at 10 a m and Evening Worship at 7 30 p m. Young Men's and Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Bishop A B Campbell signs off.
The excerpt notes a Christian Science Society activity on Berry Avenue with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and services at 11 a m plus a Wednesday service in Manchester England Tweed suits are priced at 2 26 Sydney Elborne a conservative parliamentary by election candidate cites tariff arguments asserting Polish manufacture and mass shipments to England London Bulwich College bans cinema for boys unless guardians approve with headmaster R B Henderson arguing American films harm schooling and health
A short provoking query about engaging with neighbors across regions urging social ties and broader acquaintance with southern and local communities.
Miss Kathryn Jones visits California for several weeks including Los Angeles and the beaches. Superintendent Ford C. Grover and wife plan a summer in San Francisco with friends and relatives. O. J. Faulkner resigns as Arizona State Bank official to become assistant state bank examiner in Phoenix starting July 1. Mrs. Faulkner will stay in Winslow for now. Mrs. R. K. Shaffer, wife of Conductor Shaffer, visits from Williams.
Twenty years ago on June 17 1911 the Bauer Co owners Mr and Mrs Gordon Walker left to visit relatives in Michigan. Mr and Mrs W W Perkins departed on the California limited for San Diego. H P Hesser the painter left for Denver on business. K B Driscoll of Needles was a ...
Loretta Turnbull, a California student, was injured in a boat race at Seaneateles New York. She suffered a dislocated left hip after colliding with another craft during the class C event and was taken to Auburn hospital after initial treatment at a local hotel.
Mrs. R. B. Seaton of Needles visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. K. LaPrade and left for home yesterday. J. S. Campbell of Williams visited here Sunday. Walter Meyers of Kingman was here Wednesday.
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