Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
Commercial Club Holds Meeting

Commercial Club Holds Meeting
 The meeting of the Mesa Commercial club held on Tuesday night was filled to the brim with good things. The re- ports showed the activities of the club being pushed with persistency, and the addresses threw much light on the forces at work for tht progress agri- culturally of Arizona. In the absence of President Cummard, H. O. Wagers pre- sided, and following the business ses- sion introduced Hon. Andrew kimball of Thatcher, representing the agricul- tural development department of the Arizona Eastern railroad as now being conducted by the government. Mir. Kimball. who is an eloquent and force ful speaker went into detailed account of the efforts to be made in order to secure for every irrigable acre in the state, such government projects as will provide ample water in the end to ir- rigate 470,000 additional acres, and make of Arizona a great farming state. He was followed by George Maxwell, irrigation expert. who spoke at length on the underground water supply and over supply. the means of its control and the storage of a reserve supply suf- ficient to tide over any dry years that
  operation among the water users and the necessity of not waiting for the drought before beginning the preserva- tion and conservation program. @ At the close of his remarks both gentle men were given q vote of thanks and MT. Maxwell was asked to return later and speak upon the irrigation plans for the Colorado river. Superintendent Sharpe of the Lehi Indian reservation discussed the need of bridge across the Salt river at Lehi and following his remarks, supervisor Bowen ex- pressed himself as heartily in favor of the plan. The club will continue it's ef- forts to secure a government appro- priation for the construction of the bridge.
 Secretary Lush is busy now attempt ing to secure the 1921 convention of the Woodmen of the World for Mesa. This convention covers the states of Arizona and New Mexico.
 Desert Picnic for Church People
 The members of the first and second ward and the Alma ward are arranging for a desert picnic to be held on Satur- day of this week. The program in ad- dition to the picnic luncheon includes baseball and various other games. A feature of the day which promises to be most interesting is a ball game between the second ward and Alma ward married men. The committee in charge of the affair urges all the fami- lies included in the wards to attend. Go east to the Eastern canal, then turn south along the canal. to the old canal. where a guide will be in waiting to designate the stopping place.
 Stolen Car Located by Night Officer
 Night officer Guy Phelps located Ford car number cos. at a late hour on Tuesday night, belonging to a Mir Townsend of Phoenix. The car had been driven to Mesa and either aban- doned, or found by the officer during the temporary absence of the thief. A phone massage to the police depart ment at Phoenix revealed the identity of the auto and that it had been stolen. Demand Active for Business Houses There is an active demand for busi- ness and office locations in the town of Mesa. Whereas a year ago there were several vacant store rooms, none | exist today and every few days some one is inquiring for a place in which to do business. The same cond i{I0h