Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1920-09-21
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HONDALE NOTES
: BY Gertrude Danse
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The dance given by the democratic
candidates AZ HondHle on Friday Sept.
II was an immense success. More than
2T1 gathered to enjoy the hospitality
of the promoters. IIundalc appreciates
the attendance of large number of
guests from Columbus. who came part
~ IN show their esteem for their fell
low townSman. j. l.. Greenwood and
partly for the neighborhood spirit of
making the evening success. \ more
jolly. orderly and fun loving crowd
could not he imagined The candi-
dates did not seem to want to interrupt
the dancing for much speech making
hut few short addresses We're made.
Forrest Fielder made a few remarks,
then introduced Mr.. Greenwood, candi-
date for representative, who expressed
his appreciation of the confidence
placed In him 10y his party. Mr. Green
wood address was followed 10y few
well chosen remarks by Judge Rogers
who. though he only spoke minute,
produced hearty laugh. Dancing
was resumed to the strains Of probably
| the hest band in the southwest, en-
gagged for the campaign 10y Mr.. Green
wood. About II O'Clock a large table
was placed on the ground near the
building. dozens uf ear lights were
! thrown on the SPOT. There the refresh
mentS were served About 500 sand
witches. - gallons of coffee, 20 gallons
I of punch. cigars and delicious candy
/ RECALLED the large crowd. Again dan
cling continued until l 80 q. N, when
] L.. A "a
wonderfully delightful one. Mrs. Joe
Villa Bell, who was reared in the
MimbrcS valley and needs no Introduce
ion spent Friday in Hondalc viSisting
the school and meeting people in the
capacity Of candidate for County
School Superintendent
Mr.. and Mrs. +. II. Yokley were the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs George Wat
knS last week.
School under Miss Helen Bostwick's
supervision Is progressing in u delight
fully satisfactory way.
Joe Phillips left week ago for
Arizona points
Mrs. John Coppinger Of Phoenix,
AriZ.. formerly of HOndale. now visit
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j. Romingcr and Mrs Thompson to
I call on old friends.
The caunery has been open three
I DAYS 80 far. A. the work is done by
the women and men Of the community,
/ conditions are very pleansant
Messrs Myers and Whitmore Of
I Deming accompanied by Mrs. Whit
more and the Misses Stevens and Mer-
rill were in Hondale last Tuesday Miss
/ Ruth Merrill is the candidate On the
republican ticket for County Super
/ intendent Of schools Her work as II
/ teacher and principal In the Lowell
school In Deming Is Of the highest
order and great recommendation Tor
her. Miss Merrill has also had exper-
I fence in educational work in Califon-
/ Ia. She b. y lady Of dignity and re-
I finement and Of firmness Of char
acter which preclades any untoward
influence. The republicans are to he
congratulated on their choice for the
ability Of the incumbent Of the office
OF superintendent 81 schools is Of Vi
tnl importance for the welfare of the
education Of our children and natural
Is affects every condition Of life.
We have 81 often read that politics
and religion are not safe topics for con
versation This campaign seems Ia be-
of interests 81 much greater than any
foT many years that. where two or
three are gathered together. there j.
bound to he a dispute. This in Itself