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The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
w. c. T. U. LECTURER TO Z
APPEAR HERE NEXT WEEK

Mrs. Eva c. Wheeler, world lectur-
er for the W. I. c. L., who recently
returned from years speaking tour
in New Iceland and Australia, will
give an elocutionary recital and trav-
el talk of her experiences in these
countries at the Christian Church
Tuesday evening, January 25th, at
1880 o'clock. There will be a musi-
cal program in charge of Mrs. Byrl
Johnson
There VIII be no charge for the re-
cital, and everyone interested in the
work of the W. C. T. IT,, and in the
Frances E. Willard School for Girls
at Belen, which the union is aiding
is urged to be present. Mrs. Wheeler
is forceful speaker, and her mes
sage Of temperance is always inter
esting.
On Wednesday afternoon at 2:3C
o'clock reception will be held al
the home of Mrs. A. B. Austin, 2O4
North Connolly Street, in honor Of
Mrs. Wheeler. At this time there
will also b. an elocutionary and mu
steal program and the ladies Of th'
W. T. C. U. and various clubs will
be represented on the reception com
mittee. All members of the W. T
C. u, clubs and church societies an'
friends of the union are cordially in
vited.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
EXPECT AUTO LICENSES
TO REACH $4,000 MARK

Santa Fe, N. NJ, January 49,
Miss Edith Wileman, assistant Sec
Miss Edith Wileman, assistant Sec
retary of state, today estimated that
the number of licenses issued for mo-
tor vehicles by the secretary Of state
office at the end of the year would
reach 10000.
The office issued slightly more
than $4,000 during the last year and
Miss Wileman expected close to 5000
increase although she said there prob
ably would be losses from last years
registry.
The office is not sending out plates
this year, but small seals will be is
sued for the next several years. Miss
Wileman heard that some automobile
owners were throwing away sheir
plates. These should be kept, she
said.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
STALCUP-FOSTER.

W. T. Stalcup of Clovis and Miss
Irene Foster Of Chicago were mar
ricd Sunday evening at the home Of
Rev. Thurgton of Farwell.
Th groom has been a resident OF
Clovis for several years and is con-
.nected with the Barry Hardware Co.,
and is city treasurer of Clovis. He is
an ex-service man and saw service in
France.
The bride is also we'll known in
Clovis, having served as a nurse at
the local Santa Fe hospital for sew
several months last year.
The bride has been visiting in Am
arillo for several days, and Mr. and
Mrs. Dalton Reed, with Mr., Stalcup
met her in Farwell where the cere'
mony was performed.
Both the young people have host
of friends in Clovis and Curry Coun
ty who extend congratulations ant
best wishes.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
STATE WILL NOT GET
SECOND CONGRESSMAN
House of Representatives Will Retain
Present Number of 435;
IL Seats Changed.

The House of Representatives at
Washington voted Wednesday to re-
tain its present membership of 4d5,
and thus smashed the hope OF New
Mexico for second congressman.
In the re-appointment bill that
was passed Missouri will lose two
seats, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisi-
ana, Maine, Mississippi, Nebraska,
Rhode Island and Vermont will lose
one. These seats will be distributed
as follows: California, three; Mich.
gan, two; Ohio, two; and Connects
cut, New Jersey, North Carolina
Texas, and Washington one each.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
WILL TAKE LIMIT
OFF SERVICE OF
SCHOOL EXECUTIVES

Santa Fe, n. NJ, January H.
Backed by the pledges of both po'
litical parties, and with the recon-
mendarion of Gov. Mechem in his
message to the legislature, bill will
be introduced this week to remove
the limitation If service Of of the
state superintendent of education,
and also county school superintend-
cnts, now limited to four years by
the constitution The bill will submit
an amendment to the people per-
mitting these elective school eXecu.
tives to remain in the public service
as long as the people wish to re-eIect
them. 1t is expected that legisla-
tive action on the bill will be unani-
nous.
Since statehood New Mexico has
suffered serious losses in school ex-
ecutives CT the most competent kind
lwho have been moved to seek places
in other states because Of the limi
tation on service here. Both mer
and women have refused to run fol
county superintendent because there
was no reward for efficient service
save dismissal at the end of foul
years,
Another important educationa
measure is that establishing $l20C
as the salary basis for holders of frs
grade teaching certificates. Thi
measure also has the sanction of tn,
governor and the backing Of boil
party platforms, and is expected tt
pass without much opposition evel
from the most ardent advocates o
economy. The experience Of New
Mexico up to this time has beel
that adequate salaries for efficien
teachers forms good public policy an'
that It will pay to continue it. Th'
legislature may SEX to advance stand
ards for first grade certification o
teachers. this course having tn
strong endorsement of the New Mexi
CO Educational Association.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
CLOVIS NATIONAL NAMES
OFFICERS FOR NEW YEAR
Walter Zerwer, Focmer County Clerk,
is Elected Cashier and
Director.

At meeting of the stockholders
and directors of the Clovis National
Bank this week the following offic-
ers and directors were chosen to
serve the bank during the coming
year:
President-Alex Shipley.
Active Vice President. c. Nel-
son.
Cashier-W. C. Zerwer.
Asst Cashier-Willard Swaney.
Directors-Alex Shiplcy, John T.
Shipley, J. C. Nelson, DR.. j. W.
Board, A. W. Hockenhull, and W. G..
Zerwer.
The election Of W. C. Zerwer as
Cashier and a director in the bank
is the only change made in the
officers. Mr.. Zerwer is an efficient
clerical man and his work as County
Clerk Of Curry County has met with
unanimous approval.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
DEFENSE RESTS IN THE
CANNON BALL CASE

Santa Fe, January 19.-The de-
fense rested at 1926 today in the fam
GUS Cannon Ball Case which has been
before U, S. District Judge Ncbett
in the federal court since January A.
Argument will begin tomorrow
and will probably continue for two
days,
There are five defendants in the
case. There were 90 or more wit
nesses in this case and the concluding
testimony was as to the character Of
most Of the defendants.
Attorneys Patton g. Hatch and
VIM. A. Gillenwater of Clovis are on
the council for the defense.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
GURLEY-W WRIGHT

A. L. Gurley and Mrs. Madgc S.
Wright were married in Oklahoma
City Wednesday afternoon accord
ing to announccm received this
morning. After a short visit in Ok
lahcma City, they will GO to Wichita,
Kansas, where tn y will make their
home.
Mr.. Gurley is we'll known in Clovis
and Curry County, having lived here
for the past ten years. He is pre3i-
dert of Tic Gurley Broom Corn Co..
operating throughout the southwest
ern states.
The bride, too, is well known here
having lived in Clovis for a number
of years. Until recently she wa
assistant secretary of the Unioi
Mortgage Company.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
BOOKS ARE DONATED TO
HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY

A valuable addition to the high
school library was received this week
when S. A. Jones donated a set of
"Messace5 of the Presidents" The
set consists of eleven volumes, gilt
edge, morocco bound, and is a splen-
did addition to the library. Mr..
Jones is a member of the school
board, and has taken a great deal of
interest in the Clovis public schools
during the past few years.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
FARM BUREAU MEETS

An interesting meeting of the Cur
ry Farm Bureau was held at the
Court House last Saturday which was
well attended. The county organiza.
ton voted to join the state and ma.
tional organizations and raised the
annual dues from $1.00 per year to
$3.50. Various problems connected
with the work were discussed.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
$500 PER YEAR
.LU|KART ENDORSED FOR
CLOVIS POSTMASTER
Recommended For Appointment By
Republican County Committee.
Wagner'S Term Expires in July.

The Curry County Republican
Committee has endorsed Captain
John C. Luikart for the position Of
postmaster at Clovis. The term of a.
B. Wagner, the present incumbent,
will not expire until next July. At
that time, or shortly afterward,
Republican will be appointed to the
position. The postmasterships are
scheduled to be given out upon the
recommendation of Congressman
elect Montoya. As Mr.. Montoya has
sigrified his intention Of following
the recommendation of local party
organizations it is but natural to
presume that Mr., Luikart will be the
successful applicant for the position
when the appointment is made.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
WHITING WILL NOT
MOVE FROM CLOVIS

A. J. Whiting this past week closed
out the remainder of his stock Of
goods and has retired from the mer-
camille business. Mr.. Whiting has
been Clovis merchant for about
twelve years and has been very sue
cessful He says he has seen Clovis
grow through hard times and good
times and in retiring from business
it is his and his family's desire to
take a much needed rest. Mr. Whit
ing assures the News that it is not
his intention to move away from
Clovis, which wilT be coed news to
our readers, as he is one Of our sub
stantial citizens.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
BILL ELIMINATES
ROAD SUPERINTENDENTS

The highway department will have
direct charge Of road building in the
counties if bill, fathered by Charles
Springer, as head of the highway
commission goes through.
This means that the county road
superintendents-often listed among
the useless official-will go and the
counties will gain from $4,000 to
$50, ,O00-the approximate sum of
their salaries.
The bill was read by Mr., Springer
at the conference of the highway
commission, senate roads committee,
Governor Mechem and others in the
governors office Saturday.
The bill also provides for the max
ing of road-building budgets by the
county boards and prevents the ex-
penditure of any appropriations
from the road fund except in accord
ance with the budget. 1t adds that
"a representative of the highway de-
partment shall attend the meeting
of the county board when the budget
is prepared.
Under the bill counties can levy
from / to 2 mills for road building,
but cannot exceed the 5-m.ll limita-
tion for county purposes.
If the bill is adopted the probable
levy for road building county and
state-will range from Az to 5I
mills, including the state levy Of ] y
mills and county levy of mills
for Federal aid projects.
Mr.. Springer told the conference
that continuation of the county levy
for federal aid propjccts was i'm
J peratve. Without the levy the high
way department could not meet The
| federal aid allotted to the state.
For the three years of 1919, 1920
: and 1921 the levy for this purpose
: was 3 mills, but The conference be
+ lieved if the levy was continued fol
the following two years it could b'
! reduced to 2 mills in view Of thu
} fact that the highway department.
expected additional income from th'
S the proposed gasoline tax and othe
g sources.
b The conference, however, did no
0 reach any definite decision as tn
I house roads committee had not beei
f appointed, although the general feel
v ing appeared to be that the levies fo
4 road building should be held to tn
t lowest possible figure. The Governo
expressed that as his sentiment.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
PROGRESSIVE CAMPAIGN
FOR RURAL TELEPHONE
John Byrne, Newly Elected Seere'
ry-Manager, Plans To Install
200 Phones By March

A program of intensive progress
is in store for the Curry County
Rural Telephone Company, according
to John Byrne, newly elected secre-
tary and manager, who assumed the
duties Of his new office this week.
Reports of d. W. Jones, retiring
secretary and manager, show that a
great deal has been accomplished
since the work was first started The
auditing committee of Clovis bankers
complimented Mr. Jones very highly
on the able manner in which he had
handled the business of the company
A review of this rep rt shows that
total of 1923, ,7G3.42 has been takey
in. Of this amount $19,S37.50 camC
from sale of trunk line shares, So,
925,92 from sale Of party line ma
terials, and $1,000 from bills pay
bic The trunk line costs aggregat,
$16,056.S2 and cost CT party line ma
terials and labor $7,347SO.
According to Mr. Byrne, the ney
manager, ten toll stations are nov
working, together with one party lin
at Ranchvalc, one at Claud, three a
Pleasant Hill and two at Hollcne
Aside from the toll sa'tions 45 phone
have been installed, and it is prob
able that more than 200 will be in
stalled by March lst
BY building additional party line
the system can accommodate tota
Of approximately 700 phones.
Mr.. Jones anu Mr.. Byrne left Wed
nesday for Grady whore they wi
urge the completion of the part
lines which have been planned /
that community
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
GRADY TEAM SHOWS UP
WELL At STOCK MEET
State Champions Have Good Chance
To Win First Place at National
Western Stock Show.

"The Cena Cooking Club team
from Grady gave a splendid demon
stration today, and have good
chance to win in final competition
tomorrow. Have made excellent
record for New Mexico club work."
The above is the substance of a
message received by the News from
Mrs. Edna Hume Durand, county
club leader, who accompanied the
team to Denver where they are COM
pcting with teams from 4 number
of western states,
The young ladies, Misses Olga and
Leah Carter and ARA Gamble, won
first place in the state meet recently
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
CITY COUNCIL MAY
BUILD CALABOOSE

The City Council is considering the
proposition of building calaboose.
County authorities require a COM
mitment order from the court before
city prisoners can be taken care OF
at the Jail. This makes it difficult
to handle prisoners who are arrested
at night as they have to be guarded.
The mayor appointed alderman X. c.
Childers, c. Anthony and j. W. Nor
decai to investigate the probable
cost of a suitable building and re-
port at next council meeting.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
FORMER CLOVIS MAN II
DIES AT CHICAGO

]. II. Barry received message the
first of the week announcing the
death of j. +. Nelson at Chicago.
Mr.. Nelson is the father of Bill
Nelson, of the Nelson Construction
Co. This company built the Harvey
House and other Santa Fe buildings
in Clovis. The elder Mr.. Nelson, who
died last week, is we'll known among
the old timers of Clovis, who will be
grieved to learn Of his death.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
MARRIAGE RECORDS

Andrew Jackson of Grady and Miss
Leavie Watts of Texico were married
Monday by Probate Judge A. L. Phil
lips,
Melbourne Allen and Miss Eva
Matteson, both of Portales, were mar
ried Monday by Judge J. P. Noble.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
TO STAGE THREE BASKET
BALL GAMES FRIDAY NIGHT

There will be regular basketball
festival in the local High School GYM
nasium Friday night, when three
games are scheduled 10 be played.
A crack team selected from the
faculty men will play Pleasant Hill
in the principal match of the even
ing. The Freshmen and Sophomores
of the High School will meet the
Grady team, and the High School
second team will play the Farwell
five.
The opener will start at 700
o'clock.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
c. II. S. BASKETBALL TEAM
MEETS ROSWELL FRIDAY

The Clovis High School basketball
team leaves Friday for Roswell where
clash is scheduled with Roswell
High. The home team has been
showing up well this season, with not
a single defeat marked up against it,
and prospects are good for an all
victorious team.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
DOUGLASS K. FITZHUGH
ADMITTED TO BAR

Douglass X. Fitzhugh of Clovis is
among the eight applicants who were
admitted to practice law by the board
of bar examiners who were in ses-
sion in Santa Fe last week. Mr..
Fit2hugh was one of three admitted
on examination. The other five were
admitted ON certificates from other
states.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
OFF TO MARKET.

W. I. Luikart left the first of the
week for points in the east to buy
new goods for spring. Mr.. Luikart
plans to have many of his new goods
arrive so that they will be here as
soon or shortly after he gets in his
beautiful new quarters now being
completed on North Main Street.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
IN NEW LOCATION

A. Isenberg has leased the Croft
building formerly occupied by Whit
ing's and has moved the Surprise
Store No. 3, from the Curren build
ing to that location. Mr. Isenberg
announces that he will put in a conf
plete stock of goods in the building
Immediately.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
JAMES HOLDEN DEAD.

James Holden, who lived south Of
Clovis, died last Saturday after an
illness of only a few days. The fu-
neral services were conducted by
Rev. Lewis at the Baptist Church on
Tuesday afternoon after which the
remains were inferred in the Clovis
cemetery.
Mr.. Holden had been a citizen of
Curry County for a number of years
and was a substantial citizen. He is
survived by his wife and daughter.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
VISITING MARKET POINTS

A. Mandell left this week for the
northern and eastern markets to buy
new spring goods for the Mandell
Clothing and Dry Goods Co. Mr..
Mandell says he will make extra big
purchases this season as the firm will
be in its new location before spring
goods begin to arrive.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
CITY TO RECEIVE BIDS
FOR EQUIPMENT

The city has asked for bids for n, W
power equipment for the light and
water plant. Bids will bt opened on
February 9TH and are asked for on
both oil and steam equipment.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
D. H. HOLDEN HERE

y. II. Holden Of Noble, Oklahoma,
was in Clovis this week attending the
funeral Of his brother, Jim Holden,
who was buried Monday. Mr.. Hol-
den, before moving tc Oklahoma
was a Curry County citizen and lived
northeast of town.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
ON ADVISORY BOARD

C. W. Harrison of Clovis has re-
Gently been appointed on the advis-
ory board of the National Life In
surance Company Of the Southwest
This is a New Mexico company with
Headquarters at Albuquerque
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
RETURNS FROM SANTA FE

City Superintendent Of Schools f.
W. Bowyer, returned from Santa Fe
Thursday morning, where he has been
for several days attending to busi-
ness of the New Mexico Educational
Association, of which he is president.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
ENTERTAINED IN HONOR OF SON

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Il. Houchen en-
tertained a number of guests the
first of the week in honor Of their
son, Robert, of Ellenwood, Kansas.
The evening was most enjoyably
spent in cards and "42" and at a late
hour a most appetizing plate lunch
cen was served. Mrs, Houchen was
assisted by Misses LaLcnde and
Young.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
VISITING IN CLOVIS

II. W. Honaker is in Clovis this
week looking after business matters
and visiting with old friends Mr.
Honaker is now living in California
and says business conditions are
much better here than there.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
CALLED TO WISCONSIN

Mr.. and Mrs. W, II. Taylor left
the first of the week for Onlaska,
Wisconsin, in answer to a message
announcing the death of Mr.. Taylor's
sister at that place.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
MERRY MATRONS.

Mrs. John Barry delightfully."- en-
tertained the Merry Matrons Clu''
at her home on Ncrth Gliding Street
Tuesday afternoon.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20

The familiar face of former chief
F. Il. Sadler is also seen on the night
force now. Mr.. Sadler has been Civ
en- a commission by the Mayor but
lis services are being paid for by the
business men, Mr.. Sadler was on
the city force for a number of years
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
NEW BABY BOY

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. O. Roberts are
rejoicing over their new baby boy,
who arriy :. Saturday.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1921-01-20
NEW NIGHT OFFICERS

]. D. Keene has recently been ap-
pointed by Mayor J. c. McClelland
as city police and is on the night
force.
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