Arizona republican., 1922-06-24
START PAVING OF
THE APACHE TRAIL
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MESA, June 23.-Paving of the
half f-mile stretch of the Apache Trai
in the city limits of Mesa was started
Thursday morning The work is
being done by the state highway de-
partment, the contract for the jot
being handled by the Pacific Con-
struction company with headquarters
in Phoenix. A steam roller with
plow attachment is now busy tear
ing up the roadway and other equip
ment and material is being moved on
to the ground to continue the job
rapidly.
The closing of this half mile
stretch from Center street east to
Hobson street. now leaves four and
one half miles of the Apache Trail
east of Mesa closed while paving op-
erations are under way. Twohy
Bros. who have the contract for the
four mile stretch, have the roadway
closed and are now grading it, put
ting in the culverts and bridges and
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nary to paving.
An 18-foot pavement will be laid
on East Main street, in the center
OF the street, by the state.
No Celebration Likely
That Mesa will in all obability
pass up the Fourth of July this year
without a celebration became appar-
ent Friday when the city health Of
ficer and various business men
advised against a large gathering of
people in view of the threatened
smallpox epidemic. The committee
appointed on the arrangements for
the proposed celebration by the
chamber of commerce started its
work Friday morning, but opposition
was so strong against a move to
bring a large number of people into
the community for the day. that they
accomplished little. City Health Of
ficer ]. f. Drane told the committee
that he thought it unwise to attempt
a celebration of any kind for the next
few weeks where people would con-
gregate and many others of the city
expressed the same belief. The Mesa
Jewels play in Miami on July 8 and
4 and it is likely that large num-
Der of fans from here will attend the
holiday game.
Lehi Defeats Merchants
Lehi came home from Phoenix
Thursday evening victorious and
joyful. for their team defeated the
Phoenix Merchants IA to 0 in a game
at Riverside park. The Lowlanders
iourneyed to the Capital city loaded
for big game and they took the Mer-
chants into camp without giving
them a bare chance to score on their
side. Fourteen tallies We're run across
in seven innings when the game was
called. Lehi is endeavoring to ar
range a game with one of the Phoe-
nix class B clubs to be played on
the Mesa field next Thursday after
noon.
Ten Acres Sell for Cash
Ten acres of land situated on the
Roosevelt road about three miles east
of Mesa was sold Friday by George
Ahlefield to Thomas Airline, the deal
being made by Dan HILBERT, local
real estate man. The figure was said
to be $3.50, all cash. Mr.. Ahlefeld
is an orange grower at Orange, Cal,
and was a visitor here Thursday TO
clean up the details Of the transac-
tion He returned to his home that
night.
Are Grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs. w. a. Wilkes OF
North Evergreen are the proud
grandparents of a baby boy born to
their daughter. Mrs. Frank Lester,
in Tucson last Monday, according to
word reaching here. Mrs. Lester was
formerly Miss Mabel Wilkes. and
both of the young people prior to
their marriage and removal to Tue
son resided here.
Is Visitor in Mesa
Athur T. Ia Prade, Democratic
for county attorney was
visitor in Mesa Friday in the inter-
ests Of his candidacy.
Peace Disturbers Arrested
Four were arrested in Mesa Thurs
day night on a charge of fighting and
the peace. as result OF
an alteration that arose in local
restaurant. Sugar bowls and other
of the restaurant were
said to have been used freely in the
affray which was finally finished out
on the sidewalk. w. NJ. Shelley ap-
peared before Police Judge G. A.
Cave Friday morning and pleaded
guilty to the charge. He was fined
$40. Pete Condos, Louis Zotos and
Amelia Mcclure pleaded not guilty
when they were arraigned before the
magistrate and their trial has been
set for Tuesday afternoon at
o'clock.
Southside Theaters Today
Majestic, Mesa--Lois Webers pro-
duction, whats Worth While
featuring Mona Lisa and an all star
cast. winners OF the West serial
Pathe News.
Tempe--"Poverty of Riches" all
star cast. Comedy. Full of Pep"
Chandler-Dark.