Arizona republican., 1922-03-10

ing the city limits and giving the
speed limit of the town as specified
in the ordinances and the city mar
shall states that anyone failing to
comply with this ordinance in the
future will be dealt with as they are
in other towns of the valley.
C. of C. Seets
The regular luncheon Of the
Chandler chamber of commerce held
Tuesday was the most successful one
that has even been given by this
body. There were more than 60 of
the business men of the town in at
tendance. The meeting was in charge
Of II. c. Gardener.
The following resolutions were
unanimously adopted: 1t was re-
solved by the body that the federal
government be asked to give aid
through the bureau Of Indian affairs
to 200 or more families of Indians
on the Pima Indian reservation who
are at this time in a destitute con-
dition and through the lack of water
will be in this condition for the next
year or more.
1t was further resolved that the
chamber of commerce of Chandler
give their CO. operation to the organ
guards to be established here.
Captain Oliver who was introduced
by Wallace Button of Phoenix. spoke
in behalf of the drive now being
made by the Salvation Army of Ari-
zona in raising a fund of $4,000. The
quota for Chandler is $400 which viii
be raised Immediately. The move
ment was strongly endorsed by the
c. of c.
Mr.. Murray OF the Boy Scouts of
Arizona was introduced by DR.. James
NJ. Meason and emphasized the i'm
portance of the movement of the Boy
Scouts. A resolution was passed by
the C. of c. endorsing the Scout
movement and that it hereby offers
all its moral and active support
Colonel Rountree, director general
of the Bankhead highway. was the
chief speaker and in his address paid
| glowing tribute to the splendid de-
| yeIopment of the valley and to the
marvellous growth of Chandler since
| his visit here two years ago.
He stated that when the govern
ment convoy was sent over the route
/ of the Bankhead highway two years
ago they were mislead at Tucson ana
/ sent over the Aio route but that when
! Colonel Franklin made his report 10
| Washington, d. c.. he gave the es-
| tablished route from Tucson via Flor
| ence. Chandler, Mesa and Phoenix
! He said that he regretted very much
| that from some reason or other that
some people at Tucson were trying
| to direct the tourists over the Ajo
| route which is not fair to the state
| of Arizona nor to the tourists as they
| generally want to see all the impor-
tant parts of the state.
! He stated that this highway had
been recognized by the highway de-
/ partment Of every state through
/ which it passes and that every map
| company today is placing this route
! on their maps. Also that the gov
| erment has recognized this route on
| their military maps.
! He asked the C. of G. to help make
the coming convention at Phoenix a
! great success and that il help to en-
I tertain the delegates from the East
bv showing them over the valley and
| give them the right impression about
our country.
Headquarters at Chandler
| Major Oldburg who is in charge Of
| the government work at Sacaton
| gave a talk at the c. of c. luncheon
and he states that he viii make his
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| construction of the diversion dam.
He states that the diversion dam
| above Florence is nearing completion
and that some time during the month
of April there will be a big celebra-
| tion held there 1t is understood that
! all supplies and material for the con-
| struction of the dam at Sacaton viii
| he unIoaded at Casaba below Good
/ year if the chamber of commerce Of
| Chandler viii aid in putting the road
! from Casada TO the damsite in good
shape.
jefferson Day Committee
The Chandler members of the JET
! ferson day canvassing committee
| who are to sell tickets TO the banquet
/ TO be held i'm Mesa on Jefferson's
| birthday The following persons are
| the committee: Mrs. y. NJ. Arnold.
lack Brockett Bill Brooks \. A. Jen-
sen. w. S. Caudill and W. d. Nc
Brayer who is chairman Of the COM
mittee.
Returns From Coast
| C. NJ. Wilson, manager Of the Ford
| garage has just returned from bus
! mess trip to Los Angeles.
New Auction House
Walter Brawner and Jerry Doyle
were in Chandler yesterday securing
a location for the establishment of an
auction house.
Highways Being Graded
The state highway department is
now grading the roads south of town.
The road running east and west is
the one now being worked and was
piece of work very much needed as
there is a great deal of traffic over
these roads.
| Personals
W. T. Bullock of Mountainair. "
NJ, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. i. Il.
| Hall OF North California street.
Mrs. Freidburg is confined to her
apartments because Of a severe cold.
Mrs. ]. r. Weber who has been
convalescing from an operation at