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The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-12-22
BIG MEETING
AT LABOR HALL.
Public Gathering viii Discuss Com.
mission Form Of Government
Thursday Night, Dec. %.

A big public mass meeting will be
held at the Labor Hall on Thursday
evening, Dec. %, commencing at
700 o'clock to discuss the question
"Shall Clovis Adopt the Commission
Form Of Government" A Forum
meeting of the Chamber Of Com.
merce had been planned for Friday
night, but on invitation of those in
charge Of the meeting at the Labor
Hall it was decided to unite the two
meetings
Walter w, Maycs and Douglass X
Fitzhugh have been selected to cham
pion the side Of Commission govern
ment while A. W. He Rcphull and ]
Walker Hunter Sill take the mega
tive. In addition to these talks there
| will be a number Of addresses by 9th
ers who will take either side they ma!
choose These talks will be opened
by l.. L. Kyle, secretary Of the Car
penters Union,
Additional seats have been pro
cured and everyone is invited to at
tend This is probably the last pub
lie meeting that will be held to dis
cuss the question before the election
next Tuesday.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-12-22
ROOK PARTY.

Mr. and Mrs. j. X. Denhof enter
tanned a number of friends at Rook
Monday evening. A number of inter
estirc games We're enjoyed until a
late hour when delicious refreshments
were served to Mir, and Mrs. Jno. o.
Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Watson,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Collins, Mr.. and
Mrs. R. J. Neal, Mr.. and Mrs. R. M.
Bishop, Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Cassel,
Mrs. G. p, Kuykendall, Miss Mae
Chamberlain, Messrs. Jeff Hightower
and Roy McMillen.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-12-22
Farm Bureau Has
Its Annual Meeting

The Curry County Farm Bureau
annual meeting, held at the Clovis
high school building on the 18th, was
one of interest and inspiration
1 throughout. In spite Of the severe
weather which prevented great
many farmers from coming, a goodly
representation from the various COM
munities Of Curry County were pres
ent.
The meeting was opened by an adj
dress by President J. A. Wallace fol-
lowed by report Of A. L. Dickey,
secretary-treasurer. Discussion Of
Farm Bureau followed and the meet
ing requested President Wallace to
appoint committees on Program Of
Work, Nominations and Resolutions
and Amendments.
The following were appointed on
the committees:
Program Of Work.. II. Kays, W.
H, Pattison, A. B. Douglass,
Resolutions-Geo. W. Brownell,
c, A. LaDuke, W. H. McDaniels.
Nominations-R A. Carter, j. A.
Smith, Clayton Reed, Wesley Brown,
f. Witherspoon.
The following program Of work
was unanimously adopted:
Organi2ation,-(D More local
units, C2) Carefully planned pro-
grams Of work.
Economic Projects.-U Coop
'cutc with L. S. Grain Growers. (2)
.o.aar cooperative selling. CD Coop
crative buying.
Social Life.-Conduct socials and
picnics under bureau auspices.
E Educational Work-W Demon
$ rations. CIV Farm Bureau tours.
(S) Local and County Exhibits. (D
Project Meetings. (5) Public press
information.
Dairy Increase.--O Encouraging
and helping adults secure stock. (2)
Through junior and adult calf clubs.
Poultry Increase and Improvement
ID Improved stock, cullmg and
marketing. (2) Junior poultry clubs
on two year basis,
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-12-22
$l2,500.00 Worth Of Christmas and
Thanksgiving Turkeys Have Been
Shipped From This Point.

Produce men estimate that there
have been about $500 turkeys ship
ped from Clovis in the last thirty
days, The selling price lately has
been around thirty-two cents per
pound which made these turkeys av-
erage about $3.50 each or total Of
$12,50G.
Local buyers give numbers of in
stances of turkeys weighing over
thirty pounds and selling for around
$1,000 each, The largest gobbler
marketed in Clovis came in with a
shipment from Brownfield, Texas
and weighed thirty-eight pounds.
The largest single check paid to
one farmer for turkeys went to For
est Pattison who sold forty-four toms
for $235.2S, or an average of about
$500 each. These turkeys were Of
the bronze variety.
Curry County and Eastern New
Mexico are peculiarly adapted to the
raising of turkeys and this year many
farmers have realized more from
their chickens and turkeys than from
all other products Of the farm.
Need Better Stock.
Buyers say the biggest need in the
turkey business in Clovis now is
better stock. The heaviest turkeys
sold have invariably come from those
who are raising better bred fowls,
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-12-22
Elks Lodge Raises
Money for Charity

Charity Night at the Elks Home
this week was decided success. The
building was filled with guests who
entered heartily into the spirit of the
occasion, the proceeds of which went
toward the Elks Christmas Charity
Fund. Something over 100000 was
raised which will be used to help
the poor of Clovis. This money will
be spent in cooperation with the Sal
walton Army, and it is hoped that it
will be possible to supply every needy
family in Clovis with a Christmas
package.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-12-22
Seasons Greetings To You

The story of Christmas of which the world never
weae for is story of the dawn of that day. whose
brightness ever increases, and Of the dspensaton
faught with salvation for all mankind 1t is at the
time the and the saddest story told for
tale of and pvation, of devotion and trust and is
the first chapter of the divine drama that to end in the
tragedy of Calvary On Christmas day the boundaries of
earth and heaven touch and inerminge. Heaven
brought down earth and earth is lifted up to heaven
and the whole world draws upon its moral Sources and we
are not ashamed Of kind words and deeds that
than rubes. This joyous day will have passed before
other issue of the News greets its readers and is our
pleasure to take this opportunity Of extending to
friends and patrons kndest wishes of the season. May
yours be Merry, Merry Christmas
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-12-22
District Court Will Convene on the
9th Day Of January for Semi
Annual Jury Term.

Sheriff Dean and deputies have fin
ished summoning jurors for the Jan
uary term of District Court which
convenes on the 9th. Following are
the jurors VINO will serve:
Grand Jurors.
B. c. Griggs, Precinct No. A.
j. c. Lee, Precinct No. 10.
W. W. Hall, Precinct No. D.
G. 4. Ross, Precinct No. /.
A. j. Short, Precinct No. ..
A. c. Dennis, Precinct No. 7.
A. Means, Precinct Mol.
j. r. Walton, Precinct No. l.
3. f. Smell, Precinct No. y.
j. A. Leird, Precinct No. IL.
r. j. Bryan, Precinct No, l.
Jim Clark, Precinct No. 8.
W. II. Buchanan, Precinct NO. o.
W. b. Hill, Precinct No. q
c. w. Jackson, Precinct No. y.
W. F. Swartz, Precinct No. y.
r. n. Fields, Precinct No. |.
Temple Odom, Precinct No, Q.
T. S. Teeter, Precinct No. 8.
p. II. Sammons, Precinct No. l.
Harry f. Oswald, Precinct No. l.
W. J. Black, Precinct No. /.
Harry Hale, Precinct No. l3.
Jno. f. Smthson, Precinct No
Wayne McClusky, Precinct No
Roland Wicks, Precinct No, l.
u. q. Simmons, Precinct No. o.
Petit Jurors.
Crawford Anthony, Milton Brow
Joe Hewett, J, c. Meador, A, NJ, CaI
rogton. S. NJ. Stewart, c. c. RIddnl
Geo. W. Keenan,. f. 5. Burns, I
Chandler, ". /, Price, c. c. Dori
II. p. Miller, j. +, HInt, S. c. Hun
er. Byrl johnson, j. +. Glidwell, {
r. Anderson, +. +. Dent, |. l.. Colte
Hugh NJ. Smith, Ed Joiner, 7. ]
Humphrey, W, A. Davidson, W. !
Slaughter, B. 0. Faville, W, F. Gree
c. L. Orr, Cash Ramey J. 7. Chi
wood. Fred Baker, ]. r. Sorrow
Fred Vibbard, C. B. Higgins, Geo. ]
Watson.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-12-22
MASONS ELECT OFFICERS.

At a meeting of the Clovis Ma
sonic lodge Tuesday night the fol-
lowing officers were elected to serve
the lodge this year;
f. r. Hardwick, Worshipful Mas
ter.
A. j. Whiting, Senior Warden.
j. c. Luikart, Junior Warden.
p. A. LaShier, Secretary.
S. A. Jones, Treasurer.
The appointive officers will bt
made at later date.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-12-22
SIX O'CLOCK DINNER.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Humphrey en-
tertained several members Of the
younger set with a delightful six
o'clock dinner Monday evening. The
guests were Misses Verda Clevengen,
Tennie 10 Duke, Triplett Mae Cox,
and Messls. Earl Jameson, Jesse
Patten and Lawrence Walker.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-12-22
Biggest Day in
History at P. 0.

The Christmas rush is on at the
post office this week but the local
force is dispatchng the packages each
day and there is no congestion Of
mail
Monday of this week the Clovis
post office handled the largest busi-
ness of any day in the history of the
office. This goes to prove that the
Christmas business here has not been
affected by any shortage of money.
It is expected that during this
week all records as to volume Of busi-
ness handled at the local post office
will be broken.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-12-22
Jurors Summoned
for District Court
OWNER OF FAVORlTE
MATTRESS CO. BURNED

MIR. McKeg, of Tideman & McKeg
Grocery and Favorite Mattress Co.,
was badly burned about the face and
hands at noon Monday. While reno
waiting an old mattress an explosion
suddenly occurred, the blaze going in
Mr.. McKeg's face. 1t is believed that
a match must have been in the mat
tress that was being renovated, Very
little damage was done to the build
ing or materials.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-12-22
Judge Hamlin
Talks to Kiwdnidns

Judge James D. Hamlin made a
wonderful address at the Kiwanis
Club Wednesday, his subject being,
"What May We Expect from the
Arms Conference" Judge Hamlin
makes a good talk whenever called
upon, but his speech Wednesday was
a masterpiece, and thoroughly en-
joyed by every member Of the club.
Miss Nell Farmer of Hereford, who
is u guest at the home of Judge and
Mrs, Sam Bratton, gave two excel
lent readings that were much appre'
catcd by those present,
The newciy elected president, c.
". Harrison. announced that the
next meeting would be a business
meeting and every member Of the
club is expected to he present.
A baby p.rl was born Sunday t
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-12-22
LOYAL BEREANS ENTERTAINED

syrs. w. j. Stuart very Hospitality
entertained the Loyal Berean class
of the Christian Sunday School at
her home Wednesday afternoon. A
most interesting Bible lesson was
given by the teacher, Mrs. C. D, Pos
ton, On the life Of Christ. s delicious
two course luncheon was served by
the hostess to Mesdamcs Howard
Saylor Campbll, Atwood, Story
Strobaugh, Hewett, Bishop, Ferris
Kuyk ndall, Collins and Poston.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-12-22
TEACHER OF EXPRESSION
MAY LOCATE HERE

Miss Nell Farmer and Buford Par
mer of Hereford are here for visit
at the home of their cousin, Judge
Sam Bratton. Miss Farmer is a
teacher of expression and will in all
probability organize a class in ex-
preston here.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-12-22
CAN GET RID OF 1T,
SAY SOME ATTORNEYS

Attorneys claim there is a legal
way to get rid Of the commission
form of government if it is not desir-
able. If this be the case, one of the
principal objections offered by those
opposing the plan is removed.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-12-22
GET NICE CHECK
FROM CHRISTMAS TURKEYS

Mr. and Mrs. Robert NJ. Harmon
who live four miles southeast of Hol-
lene. we're in Clovis the latter part
Of last week marketing turkeys. They
sold S9S.5s worth TO local produce
dealers. Turkeys are sure money
crop as they always sell well just be-
fore the holidays. Curry County
should have more turkey raisers.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-12-22
WILL FIX DATE
FOR PRIMARY ELECTION

: The Democratic Executive !
= committee of Curry County will !
: meet at the court house on I
= Thursday, Dec. %, for the pur- I
= pose of fixing a time for the I
= Democratic primary election to 4
+ choose a county ticket Demo- 4
= Gratis, both men and women, are 4
Z: invited to attend this meeting I
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-12-22

Miss Lena Merle Pierce was thrown
from a car Tuesday afternoon and
considerably bruised, but not seri-
ously hurt. She is confined to her
bed but is getting along nicely.
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information.

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The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-12-22

Sheriff Dean and deputies have fin
ished summoning jurors for the jan
uary term of District Court which
convenes on the 9th. Following are
tbo iurors yvno will serve:
Imperial Valley press., 1921-05-25
Can 7 NOTE t
ON YOUR CHECK

Irrigation District ulrectors To-Day
refused to allow Tomlin, Tomlin 4
Carroll, Lower California ranchers, to
pay for water with a check bearing a
rotation that payment was made un-
der protest, or to make such nota-
ton on a receipt issued to the water
purchasers.
The request was made by d. L. Ault,
attorney for the ranchers, as means
of keeping unimpaired 4 contract be-
tween the ranChers and the Colorado
River Land Company which provides
that water will be delivered to the
land for so cents an acre foot, rate
established in a contract between the
land company and the Lower Califor-
MIA water company and dating back
about II years. The ranchers were no.
titled to pay their bill in the usual way
and if they cared to protest to do so
in letter to the board.
The question. of paying the existing
rate for water was not at issue, the
aim of the ranchers being to keep
their contract alive.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-05-25
CLOSELY QUIZ
PLAIN TIFF IN
HIGHWAY SUIT
TUecker Has Manu- UnedsU Mo-
ments on Stand While Being
Grilted bH Attorneys.

Most Of today's session of the coun-
ty highway trial was devoted to the
introduction of plans, specifications
and profiles of the highway work and
the introduction and reading into the
records of the court numerous excerpts
from the minutes of the meetings of
the county supervisors. County Clerk
Cooks testimony was the medium
through which the official documents
were introduced and taking of his tes-
tlmony required a great deal of time.
The morning session of the court
was opened by the further examination
of the plaintiff, August Taecker. At
the afternoon session yesterday and
again this morning he experienced a
few uneasy periods when asked point
ed questions regarding his connection
with the case, the circumstances sur
rounding the filing of the suit, financ-
ing Of the litigation, the names of his
associates and similar points
George Il. Davis and J. w. McGraw
who were named by the plaintiff as
his associates in financing the case
were also called to the stand and CUES
toned as to their motives and other
points back of the case.
The case will probably last the ball
anCe of the week.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-05-25
POLITICAL PARTIES
ADDED STUDY COURSE
(By United PreSs)

LOS ANGELES, May 25.-Present
day party groupings, their compost
lion and methods of party rivalry will
be analyzed at the summer session OF
the University of Southern California
by Arthur w. McMahon, Phi. d., IN
structor in political science at Co.
lumbia University, New York, and
former assistant chief Federal agen-
cies section, council Of national de-
fense. The summer session will eN-
tend from June 20 to July 80. The
title of the course will be american
Political Parties and Issues
In addition to the regular course
Professor Mcmahon will offer a series
of lectures on American National gov
ernment, discussing the origin, evolu-
ton and Interpretation of the constitu-
ton; the president, his election, role
as party leader, and the functions OF
his office; and congress, its power
composition, and methods OF doing
business.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-05-25
DESPITE PROHIBITION.
CBV United PreSs)

NBN 4 nlleu IISSSJ
SACRAMENTO. Nav 25.-Alco-
holics in California still make their
appearance in state institutions, ac-
cording to the report of the state board
of control.
Seventy-six alcoholics were patients
in state hospitals during the first four
months Of this wear, statistics at the
board of control show However, the
number of drug addicts and alcoholics
taken care of by the state is greatly
decreased over 1917. A total of 371
cases have been recorded for the first
four months of 1921 as compared with
1912 during the first four months of
1917.
The figures by the month so far for
this year are as follows: January
q alcoholics, 76 drug addicts; Feb
ruary, / Salcoholics, II drug addicts,
March, Is alcoholics, 70 drug addicts
April, % alcoholics, 65 drug addicts
Imperial Valley press., 1921-05-25
GOVERNMENT
DIRECTOR
APPROVES
PLAN
Vocational Training Plants
for Disabled Service Men
at Valley Ranches Inspect
ed by Officials of Federal
Board.

Disabled eX-service men who are
receiving government training in di-
versiiied agriculture in Imperial Val
ley under the McDevitt plan will hc
given every assistance in the power of
the Federal government to make their
venture success, and with the coop
Grafton of the American Legion and
the Federal Board of Vocational Train
ing the extent of their success depends
upon the men themselves" K. T.
Fisher, assistant national director Of
the Federal board stated yesterday
evening after an inspection trip over
the Tamarack and Mary Mac ranches,
the largest of the Imperial Valley
units.
There ARE many conditions which it
will be necessary to correct before the
highest standard of efficiency can be
attained, Mr.. Fisher believes, but none
of them are of sufficient Individual
consequence to materially affect the
success of the venture, but with cor
rective measures accomplished the lla-
tional director believes that the pos
sibilities of the scheme are practically
unlimited.
The morale and high spirits OF The
trainees on both of the projects we're
very pleasing to Mr.. Fisher, and III Il
measure he was surprised to find ne
men so we'll satisfied. Many of then.
belicTed that conditions would be mnAh
more inviting and in spite of the
somewhat adverse conditions unle"
which they began their period Of ira n
ing they have taken it uD with a deter
mination to win, he said.
With Mr.. Fisher on the inspection
trip were 7. w. McDevitt, who orig
mated the project, n. V. Ricciardi, di~
visional director for the Federal board,
r. P. Shields, Imperial Valley dire, tav,
|. o. Bragg, Federal superintendent of
instruction on the McDevitt projects,
and DR.. Mcdonald, U. S. Public health
service physician in charge of medical
work among the trainees.
A short conference was held at the
Barbara Worth between the gover.:-
ment agents, Mr. McDevitt and TIE
American Legion investigating clm-
mittee at which the attitude of the
Federal board was explained to the
Legionaires, and their activities cx-
planned for the benefit of the govern
ment board. Mr.. Fisher lauded the
work of the Legion men and invited
further activity on their part in safe
guarding the interests of the trainces
and aiding them in making a success
of their work.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-05-25
WOMkNH()O[
PRESE NTED
IN GIANT
PAGEANT
Gertrude Atherton's Sym
bolic Play Given Gorgeous
Setting by Federated
Clubs in Yosemite's Mag
nificent RedwOOds.
(By Associated PreSS)

YOSEMITE, May 25.-Presentation
OF a pageant, "California, the Land of
Dreams" was the only event OF To-
days program of the 10th annual COW
vention of the California Federation
of Women's Clubs in session here.
The pageant which was writtea 20
show the "questing spirit of woman
hood in Californla's growth, was
based On Mrs. Gertrude Atherton's S
history of California. Mrs. Atherton
wrote the historical part of the seen
ario for the production.
Each of the six districts of the fed
Grafton came to the convention with
sections or episodes of the pageant
picture story ready to fit into the run
ming narrative on the stage. Each
section came intact. with its own di-
rector.
Alameda women brought the legend
of the early super-wOmen or Amazons
who according to folk tales, peopled
the old golden isle OF California and
guarded their treasure. San Joaquin
came with a historical episode telling
of the indians and picturing the wom-
an as beast of burden. The story
OF discovery and exploration was as
signed to the San Francisco district,
the history of the pad~es and tho r'iS-
sions to the southern district. To San
Joaquin also was given the episode OF
the Spanish era Wnere woman was d
lady of leisure. The northern district,
with its Days of 40" period, told how
woman shared mans burden in his
search for wealth. Los Angeles Wom-
en- came with the modern interpreta-
ton of the. Amazon tale. showing Cali
fornia receiving tributes from her
modern women leaders
Frayne Williams, founder of the
Literary Tkeater, Hampstead, London,
England, was producer. dramttics and
one of the actors engaged by the south
ern district for it's section of the pie
ture story. Williams came in the role
of Father Junipero Sierra.
DR.. Aurelia Reinhardt, president of
Mills College, Oakland, was given the
ro' of California" and Mrs Arthur
Farwell, wife of the American COM
poser, the part of the "Questing Spirit
of Womanhood" seeking the Commun-
ity of peoples where woman is given
the greatest scope of use for her tai
ents. Mr.. Farwell has composed the
music theme for the pageant,
Imperial Valley press., 1921-05-25
CLARK SELLS
SALT LAKE TO
UNION PACIFIC
Transfer of Road to Pioneer
Line Virtually GiUes Coast
Another IndeLSendent Route.
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, May 25.-The Union
Pacific Railroad today acquired full
ownership of the Los Angeles and Salt
Lake railroad by the purchase of the
bonds and stocks of William A. Clark
and his associates, who include his
brother j. Ross Clark, Henry Hunt
ington and other Los .-ngc.es capt.
talists, and group of personal friends
of Clark in New York.
The transfer of the ownership af-
fected $29 100000 of 4 per cent bonds
Of the Los Angeles and Salt Lake rail-
road company for which the Union Pa
c;fic exchanged other securities dollar
for dollar. The Union Pacific an
nounced officially before the transfer
that each party to the transaction
owned one-half of the securities Of the
Salt Lake road.
The transfer, says the officials of
the Union aPcific insures The perman-
ency of its system in Southern Cali
fornia, with its main line extending
from Omaha to Ogden and thence by
the Salt Lake to the Pacific ocean at
San Pedro.
The Union aPcifc will at once un-
dertake improvements and betterments
that will virtually give the Pacific
coast another independent transcontin-
entail line.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-05-25
KILLED BY BAND
FROM AMBUSH

CALEXICO, Nav 25.-Shot fror,
ambush by small GROUP of outlaws,
said to be made up principally OF
bootleggers and smugglers, whom h.
has been hunting since the Sth inst,
Lieut.. Chavez of the Mexican Federal
troops, was instantly killed in a skir-
mish which took place 30 miles east
of Ensenada.
I General Rodriguez, in command ot
the Federal troops in the Northern
District Of Lower California, has
just received the report. Two of the
attacking party were killed and others
are said to have been wounded.
When the disturbance in connection
with the celebration of the 9th inst,
occurred, and the Jail at Tiajuana was
fired upon, Gen. Rodriguez sent out
1870 cavalrymen, divided into five
squads, and since Tat date all have
kept upon the trail of the bandits
They have been sighted before, but the
skirmish just reported was the first
meeting at close range.