Arizona republican., 1921-06-11
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 |u STAMPING OUT
 THE GOPHER PEST

MESA, June e10--Co-operation of the farmers of the south side with thel water Users association and other agencies in the stamping out of the gopher pest is asked by the bureau of biological survey through their representative. L L Laythe, who was Mesa visitor Friday Strenuous efforts to stamp out all rodent pests, particularly the rodent and the rab- Dit. are being made by the bureau and the aid of the Water Users. as- sociation has been enlisted in the campaign against the gopher.
 Poison grain is furnished free by the bureau and a supply of it has been left at the Commercial club rooms where 1t is being issued upon request The water users are putting a force of men at worx poisoning go- pherS on all of their main canals and iaterals and Mi. Laythe makes a strong pler to the farmer to co opernte in the work and assist in stamping out the gopher all over the south side at this time. He added that the bureau is also ready and anxious to assist in the eradication of the rabbit pest.
 chivari NswIyweds
 Nearly two. score of young people of Mesa participated in chivari Thursday evening rendered in honor and Mrs. K W Houston. two local of Mir. and Mrs. E. +. Coe and MT. young couples who were married at q double wedding performed last Sum day. The celebration occurred at the home of Mir. and Mrs Coe on North Robaon street and following the con clusion of the pre1iminaries the crowd sT1 1vx1e, ,fs
 Muet Loavo Town in Ten Days
 Found guilty of the charge of using profane and obscene language, Mrs. Nellie Passey was sentenced by Judge Newell in the Mesa police court Fri day morning to serve 50 days in jail lsad to pay a $50 fine. Both the sen nence and the fine were suspended when the defendant promised that she would leave Mesa within 10 days Charges were preferred against Mrs Pasoey and her 15 year old daugh- ter last Wednesday, but the case against the latter was withdrawn Charres Of the use of profane and obecene language and a general dis turbance of the neienporhood were lodged against Mrs. Passey and evil dence introduced at the trial also bore out allegations of incomplete and indecent dress. The court room was crowded with spectators during the courne of the trial and keen interest waa manifested in the testimony
 M.sa to Play at EastIaks
 Mesa fans will be without their cuatornary home game Sunday fol the local club is scheduled to mee1 the CoIored Giants at Eastlake park in Phoenix. The Giants were thu firsf victims of the Mesa boys, fol lowing their reorganization two week. aeo. and shigh hopes are held here fo a repetition of the victory Gill VII work in the box with Menhennett al his battery mate An effort Is belnl made to book game for next Thurs day afternoon when Mesa will ob serve the Thursday afternoon sum mer holiday for the first time thi peaaon.
 Third Ward Wins with Big Mars;
 Errors and heavy hitting contrib uted to a big score Thursday eve ming. the Third ward defeating tn Fourth ward, IS to 5. in schedule inter Sunday schoos league gam' 8herer and Riggs were battery mate for the victors. while Hunsaker. wh started the game for the Fourt
 
 was replaced by Dyer. Lofgree worked behind the bat.
 X. P. Lodge Nomination Night
 Of special interest to members { Damon Lodge, Knights of Pythia will be the nomination of officers fe the ensuing term to be held at u regular meeting Monday night. Oi ficers elected for the term beginnin July l will serve six months. afts which officers will be elected for ar nuAl terms of office in the futur Tempe and Chandler have underws plans to visit the Mesa lodge on Moi day, and if these carry the sessie will be one of the biggest of the ye; here.
 South Side Theaters Today
 Majestic. Mesa Carmel Myers Dangerous Moments" Comedy, 2 Wild Night"
 Gilbert + Corinne Griffith in "Tl