The Lamar register., 1923-01-31
WORK AMONG TOURISTS
Representatives of Luncheon Clubs and
Garage Meet Here and Lay Plans
For Campaign.

"A meeting of representatives of the
Lions, Rotary and Commercial Clubs,
and garage men of the Arkansas Val
ley, was held in La Junta last Thurs
day evening, and plans laid to continue
the work of directing tourists along
the Santa Fe Trail, which was inaug-
urated last summer.
"Those interested met at the Harvey
House, where a splendid dinner was
enjoyed, after which the party ad-
iourned to the council chamber of the
city hall for the meeting. S. f. Blunt
of La Junta, presided at the meeting,
and Charles Owen, of Lamar acted as
secretary.
The purpose of the meeting was
first stated by Mr.. Owen, after which
the delegates present were called on
for brief remarks. X. J. Weaver, of
Pueblo, stated that he wanted to en-
dorse the movement now fostered by
the Rocky Mountain Motors Associa-
tion, in regard to establishing uniform
markers along all the state highways
of Colorado. This association will con-
tribute $4,000 for the purpose, and
the State Highway Association will
give an equal amount.
"other Representatives who were
called upon were A. V. Fagerstrom
and p. A. Gray of Pueblo; Dave Rob
inson, of Canon City; L. F. Mahoney,
and j. G. Washburn, of La Junta; ].
T. Elder, George Cunning, W. II.
Harkrader and J. NJ. Jackson, of Las
Animas; J. X. Lumbar and C. X.
Govreau, of Rocky Ford; E. C. Gee,
of Granada; Charles Owen, C. B. Ray
and NJ. r. Sunday of Lamar.
"All Of these gentlemen were strong
in favor Of continuing the work of di-
recting tourists through the Arkansas
Valley in so far as it was possible.
Mr.. Fagerstrom who represented the
San Isabel Forest, stated that last
year a total OF 104, 900 people visited
this spot, and he was strongly In ia
vor of advertising the region among
the tourists. There are $50 900 acres
of unsurpassed scenery in this region,
and he urged local people to visit It
next summer. During last year n
total Of $50 miles of road we're con-
structed in this region, and the
Marble Cave" was explored and put
iu shape for tourist travel.
after considerable discussion the
following name was adopted: "The
Southern Colorado Kansas Old Trails
Association. The Kansas towns along
the Old Trails road are realizing the
value of the work being undertaken.
and are willing to cooperate to the
fullest extent K. II. McNeal, who
spent last summer in this work, was
present and made number of valu-
able suggestions. 1t was the sense of
the meeting that large number Of
maps should be secured, routing the
tourists along the Santa Fe Trail, and
through Pueblo into the San Isabel
Forest.
"A director from each town from
Canon City to Holly will be chosen
and these men will constitute the
board of directors for the Colorado
division.
"The directors already chosen are:
Dave Robinson, Canon City; jackson
Taylor, Florence; A. V. Fagerstrom,
Pueblo; j. X. Lumbar, Rocky Ford; J.
G. Washburn, La Junta; J.. T. Elder,
Las Animas; Charles Owen, Lamar;
f. C. Gee, Granada. This body met
Thursday evening and elected the fol-
lowing Officers: President, ]. T. Elder,
vice president, A. V. Fagerstrom; sec
retary, R. H. McNeal; treasurer, Chas.
Owen.
"As soon as practicable the maps
will be secured, and the reverse side
will carry a large amount of historical
information bearing on the various
towns along the road mentioned, and
the San Isabel Forest and Mesa Verde
Park will be especially strongly fea-
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