Arizona republican., 1920-07-09
SUN IF MESA FAMILY
 IS LOST ON WAY HERE FROM NEBRASKA TOWN

MESA, July S.-Last seen when he boarded the train at Kobinette, Ore, on May 24 for Mesa, Taylor Thomas, q son of MT. and Mrs. J. Fl. Thomas. who reside on the Chandler road just south of Mesa, is being frantically sought by relatives. Forty-siX years of age, the man was in i'll health when he left Robinette, and ever since his actual disappearance was discovered 2 some two weeks ago relatives have conducted a search for him all along the railway route between Oregon and this state. A trunk checked from Robinette on the date of Thomas de- parture arrived here on May 29, but nothing more has been heard or seen of him or any of his belongings.
 Following an illness from double attack of pneumonia and influenza, Taylor Thomas started west for his health intending to come to Mesa to visit his parents, relatives in Oregon stated. Some two weeks ago, when Mrs. Mary Hensley, sister here of the missing mans mother, arrived at the home in Oregon and advised that the son had not yet reached Mesa the first suspicion Of his disappearance was aroused.
 J. H. Thomas, the father, departed from Mesa a week ago last Saturday for Oregon and advices received from him by the family here yesterday stated that their search for the missing man had so far been without avail. The trunk checked by the son from Robinette at the time of his departure arrived in Mesa on time, but that is all that has so far been disclosed.
 In his message yesterday the father stated that the matter had been taken up with the railroad company and an effort was now being made to trace the son if possible as far as he may rs.T- x7 1.-. [ {s,I~
 In Filmdor Today
 'In Search of Already" featuring Billie Rhodes, will be presented on the screen at the Majestic today. A Pathe News film, Mutt and Jeff cartoon entitled I'm Ringing Your Party and Snub Pollard, are also on the program.
 Plan Cleanup Week
 Cleanup week has been ordered by the Mesa common council for the week gtaTting next Monday morning and every effort will be made by all city officials to see that Mesa is put in cleanly, tip top shape. As a starter for the campaign, Mayor Dan Klien- man has issued n proclamation setting forth the desire of the council to rid the city of all weeds and rubbish. and encouraging all citizens and property owners to join in the movement. All of the property in the hands of the city VIII DC lHOTOQSHly pOllccQ OuItIlS lAlc weeks campaign and officials will fol- low up the movement and see that all property owners join in and accom- pish their share in the campaign.
 Legion Will Feast
 As a feature to their general meet ing which will be held within the next two weeks for the selection of dele gates and alternates to the state con vention to be held in Globe on Aug. 9, 10 and II. the Mesa post of the Amer ican legion will enjoy a watermelon feast and sports program. A con- nittee now at work on the event is planning in addition to the melon feed g program of boxing, wrestling and other events that can be worked In.
 Play Here Sunday
 Mesa and the White Sox of Phoenix will meet in their second round of the Central Arizona league series here next Sunday afternoon to break their pres ent tie for first place. Victory was scored by the Sox in the first battle as the opening game of the legion and since then both clubs have been going strong for first place honors.