Arizona republican., 1920-12-17
ROAD BOND ISSUE EXPLAINED AT BIG
 MEETING AT MESA

UlLlIlIxO HI lElLUh MESA, Dec. 16. - A booster good roads meeting, at which an explana ton was made of the benefits to be derived from Che good roads bonds to oe voted on December 31, was held Tuesday night in the L. D. s. audi torium. Despite the cold weather and other counter attractions there was a large audience in attendance and keen Interest in the bond election was mani tested, many questions being asked rom the audience and answered by the speakers. r. Nj. Fowler, represent ing the Fisk Tire and Rubber com pany was one of the speakers of the evening, confining his remarks to the present cotton situation and prospects Tor the industry in the valley in the future.
 Among those who spoke upon the bond election program were Chairman Hackett and J. c. Peterson of the high A commission: Charles Pope, a fFoeniN automobile dealer; Leonard Nets. Mesa rancher, and James Ham mells, cattleman and rancher of the Glendale district It was an open, in- formal meeting and many questions were directed from the audience re- garding the bond issue which the speakers cheerfully answered
 Mir. Fowler. devating from the good roads program, spoke of cotton and related some enlightening facts on the industry. Despite present conditions he holds hopes for a good market, this year. He emphatically urged diversi- fled farming for the valley in the fu- ture and encouraged a decreased cotton acreage. but more care and attention tO the acreage, with a view to greater production in the future.
 Woman's Club Rumrlage Sale
 The chairmanship of the Woman's club rummage sale, which is to be held Saturday was changed Wednes- day from Miss Vera Johnson. who is confined to her home with illness, to Mrs. Frank Griffin, and the latter has already put under way a campaign to make the affair a success. The club originally planned the sale as bene- fit for the children's home at Tucson and all proceeds derived will go to the support of the little folks in the or phans' home there. Mrs Griffin urges all Mesa people to lend their support Co the sale by turning in old, discarded misfits or other clothing that they may not have any use for. Articles may be left at the Commercial club rooms in the Nets building. and she is anxious that everything be in not later than Friday. The ale will be held Satur- day afternoon on one of the principal street corners or in the auto parking space on Main street.
 Are Fined for Drunkenness
 John IT. Bradley and Herman Nea each were fined s5 for being drunl when they appeared for trial in Ju6e, Newelrs court Wednesday. They wer, arrested with another young man oi Tuesday evening. following an aut' ride through town that attracted tn attention of practically everybody oi the streets. Tho third party in th case was dismissed on the evidenc that he was not drunk and that it wa through his efforts that the wild rid did not result more disastrously tha it did
 At the Auto Park
 Automobile tourists registered at tn Mesa auto park "Wednesday include C. J. Wright of Detroit, F. M. Griffi or California and Arthur Horodle C Colorado.
 Basketball Friday
 The Phoenix First Methodist churc basketball team will be seen in actio here Friday night against the Mes town team at the l.. D. S. auditorium The locals last week defeated Glenda and have every hope of administerin defeat 10 the Capitol Ci.-- .>am
 Legion Big Meeting
 Members of the Mesa post of tt A American legion are laying plans for big meeting to be held Saturday nigl in the K. of F. hall. Bert Clingan, Ar zona department commander, will ] present and will address the membe ship. An army feed" is in course preparation by the post mess office and there ate other events that con hined will make an interesting and ei pk.ab!e meeting. Letters were al dresssd Wednesday to all ex-servi rrsn.of Mesa whose names were avai able. advising them of the meeting al urging their presence.
 Lecture Series
 The first of the series of lectures P,ritanism will be given Friday afte noon at the meeting of the Mesa Wor ans club. to be held in Guild hall. T first of the afternoon program will ! occupied with a program by the d partments of the club and will be f' lowed wit hthe lecture, "The Purita in the old World" the first of the g ries to be given this winter
 Carriers are Movie Guests
 The seven carriers of the Republic in Mesa were guests Thursday night Manager Menhennett at the Majes theater. William $. Hart in San was the feature film screened and was we'll up Go his standard or bett according to the boys. Sunsh comedy. Dangerous Eyes" was woi while in itself, they said.
 Pies for Sale at Social
 Pic night will be Saturday at Methodist Episcopal church. The I worth league is raising funds to fray expenses of the valley convent of the league to be held in Mesa last of this month, and is starting th cA,npaign with pie social to be gi' I she church parlors Saturday e n.oz. Every girl in town is invi fo inc affair and they must take with them, for the girl and the pie together when the boys bid on young lady's shadow to be thrown the screen.
 Remember Elder with Box
 Elder Conrad Klienman, son of and Mrs Dave ISleinman who is on ID $. Mission fin Tennessee, will be without remembrance from he tbis Christmas The chidren's ! mary association of the Alma " recently made up a big Christmas for the missionary and have dispatc q in time to reach him before Chr mas day
 Members of the local office of Mountain States Telephone comp