Arizona republican., 1920-09-10

to the increased costs of ginning this season over a year ago, and a com mlttee was appointed to interview the various gin owners and ascertain in a friendly way the causes for the in crease. Ginning last year, it was brought out, averaged about ST per bale. while this year at the price of SIPS per hundred pounds of seed cot ton it will run from $22.50 to $2<.50 per bale.
 The unusually low price of $20 per ton being paid for cotton seed has caused keen interest and discussion among local growers and at the di- rectors' meeting discussion was given to the advisability of growers holding their seed until the price advances. Action on the question was suspended until the next meeting of the directors to be held on Saturday, Sept. IS.
 Densons Return to Mesa
 Dr. w. c. Denson of Everybody s drug store and Mrs. Denson and the children returned Friday morning from their summers vacation passed at Mrs. Denson's former home in Minonk, H.
 Visitors This Week
 MT. and Mrs. George Newell of Gle menceau, Ariz., are passing the week in Mesa as the guests of MT. Newelrs sisters, Mrs. H. c. Holcomb and Mrs John Lester, and families. Mir. and Mrs. Newell were married in Prescott last week and expect to return next Monday to Clemenceau. where they will make their home.
 Firemen's Ball One Week Off
 The Mesa fire department has settled on Friday, Sept. IT, for the date of its big dance and all present indications point to a huge success. The dance will be given in the L. D. s. auditorium and the best music. available has been secured for the occasion. Well over hundred tickets for the event have al- ready been disposed of. A. w Hawkins, of the members of the department, sell ing an even 50 in one days time. Pro- ceeds from the dance are to go toward Furnishing the new home of the. de- partment
 Garages Open Saturday Nights
 At meeting of proprietors of Mesa garages and service stations .Wednes- day night it was decided to keep their places of business open until o'clock on Saturday nights, and until on other nights. Some discussion also was given to establishing a set price for gasoline by which all of the sta tions would abide, but no agreement was reached. At present all service stations are remaining closed on Sun day in accordance with their agree ment in the association. but in some quarters there is the belief that patrons would be better accommodated and satisfied if the stations took turn about, one remaining open each Sun day.
 Dance at L. D. s. Auditorium
 A nome coming dance and social will be held at the L. D S auditorium Friday the 10th. S:30 to 10 o'clock will be real fun for everybody, and the re- Of the evening will be given fr. T Iac. engaged and a good time is assured for all It will be general get-together affair after the summer vacation has been completed and the vacationists have returned to their Mesa homes.
 Returns From Long Beach
 Mrs Clara Pon1eroy arrived in Mesa morning from Long Beach, where the summer was spent.
 Back From Coast
 Ray Lesdeur of the Lesueur Grocery company and Mrs. Lesueur returned Thursday morning from their sum mer's vacation on the coast.
 Prof. Dunn Is Here
 Prof. Dunn, a member of the staff of teachers at the Lincoln school and athletic director there, returned from his vacation Thursday morning to re- sume his work at the school.
 Produce Company Is Cited
 A warrant sworn to by the chief of tho Mesa fire department was served on tho Mesa Produce company Thurs day. charging them with keeping an excess of boxes and trash liable to catch fire in the rear of their place of business The preliminary hearing of the defendants will be held in Judge Newell's court Friday morning at 10 o'clock.
 soUTHSlDE THEATERS FRIDAY
 Majestic, Wanted, a Hus- band featuring Billie Burke. Pathe News. Mutt and Jeff cartoon, called "A Beautiful Lady" Sixth chapter Daredevil Jack" serial, featuring Jack Dempsey.
 Gilbert-CharIes Ray in "Crool<ed Straight. Paramount comedy, Cir GUS Day" Paramount magazine
 Tempe Woman in the Suit Case" featuring Enid Bennett.
 Chandle ler-"The Counterfeit" fea- turing Elise Ferguson.