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The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-06-13
BACCALAUREATE SERVICES

Sunday morning at the high school
auditorium baccalaureate services
were held for the graduating class
of 1923.
The program as arranged proved
one that not only attracted many to
the hall of learning but dispensed
much in the way of knowledge from
Rev. MCGOWAN who delivered the ad-
dress.
The assembling of church men,
bers from the several houses of wor-
ship filled the auditorium to capacity.
The Methodist choir furnished the
music which was beautifully rem
dered
The piano prelude and postlude by
Miss Woodbridge and the two solos by
Mrs. Coverston and Mrs. Cline were
most thoroughly enjoyed.
A prayer by Rev. Petersen and
short sermon by Rev. Landers made
complete the impressive ceremonies.
The class members start life's.
struggle with the best wishes of { g
many who heard the program so fit
tingly rendered.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-06-13
Project Inspector Here
To Meet With Settlers
George w. Armijo, Representing Secretary
Work, Asks Farm Centers to Meet
Him and Discuss All Difficulties

Through instructions from Hubert
George w. Armijo, inspector for the
interior department, is in this city on
a general inspection trip. Since his
arrival last Saturday he has been
pretty we'll over the project and in
tends to cover the entire holdings OF
Uncle Sam on the Newlands project.
Under Instructions
In speaking of his work and the
purpose he stated:
Il have been sent here by Secre-
situation, to listen to complaints. to
make observations. to get acquainted
and then sift down the situation just
as Ii is. Secretary Work is endeavor-
ing to get in touch with all of the
project people over the Union, and
while he cannot do SO personally, ii
can be done through such work as
am undertaking for the department.
Il am not here as an expert in
horticulture. stoekraising or engin-
eering work, but Just as a citizen
working for this particular depart
ment and getting to the meat in the
nut where there is any be found.
Bear in mind that there is no
complaint of the management of this
project nor the employees, but in or
der to get what is wanted by the
farmers and for the settlers it is
necessary to get first hand know
ledge from them. This is the reason
that / am attempting to find II there
is any unwarrant overhead or main
tainenance charged; IL there is
chance to trim down and thus reduce
costs to the people on the project.
and in fact to listen to what the
people have to say and not the office
side of it,
Through recommendations to Sec
retary Work IL is possible to bring
about the desired changes or the i'm
proyements that will go to make bet
ter farming conditions with less ex-
pense. and with such an intent in
mind have been sent here to go over
the situation with the people who are
making their life work In developing
for Uncle Sam.
Water Users To Control
Recently in a public address Sec
retary Work stated that he believed
that all government irrigation pro-
jees should be under control of water
users. The advancement of money
for irrigation projects is nothing
more than a loan and must likewise
be repaid. With such statements and
realizing that sections that are ready
for such control should be heard,
am here to go into overhead and
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-06-13
ASK COOPERATION

The ladies of. the Civic Club are
urging cooperation in their move
ment to raise funds for the installa-
tion of shower baths at the camp
ground. This can be done early this
summer by the assistance of the pub
lie.
The Rex theater management has
set aside Friday evening as a per
centage evening for the ladies', and
with proper patronage the sum can
be raised. 1t will take approximately
$4,000 for this purpose and should
be Forthcoming that the work can be
carried out.
The band members, both the oldei
members and the young folks are as
sisting and will be at the theater on
the evening mentioned to assist in
putting this important improvement
through.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-06-13
Fourth of July Plans
Take On Definate Form
Money Has Been Raised; Program Promises
Biggest Time In Fallon History
Every body to Decorate

There is no longer any question
about a big Fourth of July celebra-
tion taking place in Fallon. The
money is raised, the plans are made
and it is up to everyone to boost it
over the top and make 1t the biggest
affair of the kind ever held in this
city.
The idea advanced only a week ago
by members of the Legion and Span
ish War Veterans Immediately took
hold and with the assistance of the
chamber of commerce members and
the business men of this city it i'm
mediately rounded out into a full
fledged fact
The Fourth of July celebration
was first planed as fitting celebra-
ton for the city and the highway i'm
provements as the cement highway
will be open by that time, while other
roads leading to Fallon will be in ex-
cellent condition.
Auto Races
The road conditions brought out
the suggestion of an automobile race
from Fallon to Hazen and return be
staged. 1t was found that this would
be one of the popular attractions and
it is anticipated that many entries
will come from those anxious to show
the speed and endurance of several
makes of cars. 1t can be figured that
at least ten entries will start and
probably more. A suitable purse will
be hung up for this race which will
attract state wide attention.
Then it was shown that Fallon has
the best ball team in the state and
Manager Charley Way is confident
that he can round up a team that
will enter the contest, as there is a
purse wotrh winning to be offered.
Mr.. Way will go over the sporting
field and pick team that will offer
a real contest for the day. This
should be one of the big attractions
as the Fallon team is now known as
the champion aggregation in Nevada.
Trap Shooting
The members Of the gun club are
given a chance to show their skill.
Trap shooting will occupy a good
part of the day and it is expected
that at least five teams will compete
Aside from the money prize to the
winning team, high score money will
be given. The Fallon shots so far
have been victorious in every contest
this year. Some records will be b7ok-
en- on this day.
Athletic Games
A program of athletics is being
worked out and the young people
will be given plenty of chance to
show speed and Drawn. This part of
the porgram will be held in the after
noon and will not interfere with any
part of the program. In fact the pro-
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-06-13
SUFFERS BAD ACCIDENT

Last Saturday while working at
the Lahontan dam on reconstruction
work, Theo Osmundson fell from the
dam to the concrete below and suf-
fered a badly fractured leg. the
break being a few inches below the
thigh.
At the time of the accident no one
was around and he laid there for
some time before discovered. The in
jured man was Immediately brought
to this city and later in the day sent
to Reno where he is in a hospital.
Word from the hospital is that he is
doing as we'll as could be expected.
Aside from the fractured leg one
hand was severely bruised but no in
ternal injuries were sustained. A
number of Fallon people have called
ON Mr.. 0smundson since he was TAX
en- to Reno and report him in good
spirits despite his serious injuries.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-06-13

commencement exercises for tie
class of nineteen twen-three were
held at the high school auditorium
Monday evening before an audierC C
that filled the place. all my Gus to
see the class and render homage to
learning.
A program consisting of music by
the orchestra. invocation b. Rev.
sanders, songs by the Senior Gir's
Sextotte, a vocal duet by Mrs u. b
Foulkes and MIR. Dan Evans accom-.
panied by Mrs. II. C. Gutter, bene
dietion by Father Sears, taps bug;e
call by Harry Clinton and accompani
ment by Miss Woodbridge.
The presentation of awards by Pro-
lessor MeCracken was one of the
features of the evening. Wiki lifting
remarks he presented Block "F''
sweaters to FL lances lone j les Eel
da Brown and Louise Van Drielcn.
they winning the same on / basis OF
six weeks or more in compete halves
of regular basketball. These sweat
ers were given by the student body.
Block "F" sweaters war. awarded
10 Wayne Buerer as first in tie high
Jump at the state meet at Winnie
mueca. William Kinnon rs second in
the javelin throw, and Stanley Davis
rs third in the mile race.
= elolarship awards We > announc-
4 3y Professor MeCracke1 as I'll.
~ William Kinnon received $50
award from the America Legion
post of the county on a basis of schol-
arship and athletic ability. At the
same time the Forty eft Eight soci-
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-06-13
Commencement Exercises
Held For Glass of 1923

ETY. of the American Legion presented
Ralston Crew with like sum on the
same basis.
Prizes by the Nevada Educational
League for the best Essays on the sub
ject: How the Towner-Sterling Bill
Benefits Education" were won by
Churchill county students they TAX
ing all three of them. The first prize
of $25 going to William Kinnon;
the second of s15 to Douglas Ford.
and the third of $40 to Marguerite
Ernst.
In commenting on the scholarships
Professor McCareken made a state
ment that brought forth unusual ap-
plause when he told of the work of
Miss Betty Mills. This young lady
received no final grade in any sub
ject less than A-minus, or an average
of between 80 and 100 for her four
years work.
The presentation of diplomas by
Mrs. May II. Tedford with most fit
ting remarks was possibly the event
of the evening for the young people
who had earned them
The commencement address by
Hon. Emmett Boyle covered a subject
that took the class over much that Is
for the future, and his review of
what educationhas done was most
enlightening and entertaining. The
former governor hoped that the class
as n whole would elect IN enter the
university as he believed that it
should be the ambition of each to
climb higher in every effort that they
make, from education on through
life
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-06-13
WILL SUPPLY POLICE

1t has been decided by the city
council that police protection will be
afforded the tourists at the free
camp grounds. This movement has
been instituted that the travelling
public can safely leave their ma
chimes and camp and visit this city.
do shopping and spend their evenings
at the theaters and other attractions.
Dr. Haskell has been or will be
named as the watchman on the job.
At the same time he being conver-
SAINT with conditions and affairs of
this section he will advise the touring
public as to routes and places of in
terest
This is a good move on the part of
the city and one that will tend to
spread the good word along the route
that Fallon and her camp ground is
worth making the drive to reach.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-06-13

gram committee is busy planning
schedule that will keep the people en-
gagged for the entire day and ons
that will be arranged for convsn Ienra
to everybody.
Big Dance
The evening is to be given over to
a dance. Arrangements are now un-
der way to secure room for the oc-
casion and it will probably be "jit-
ney" affair, as this has always proven
popular. Good music, good time and
an all night dance is but part of this
end of the entertainment.
Billing the State
Sunday committee left this city
to bill the entire west end of the
state. Reno, Carson. Virginia City,
Dayton, Comstock City and Carson
Valley points are included. Before
another week ends every town ond
city In the west end of the state will
know that Fallon is to celebrate.
BY this rapid movement the COM
mittees have taken time by the fore
lock and have advised the rest of Ne
vada that we want the people here to
help make the Fourth a glorious one.
1t will not be the lack of publicity
that prevents a record crowd in this
city.
All To Decorate
The several committees are asking
that the people of this city, business.
and residential, to prepare and decor
ate Fallon. Bunting and flags should
be used profusely. With the back
ground of shade and fine homes Fal-
Ion can be made most attractive and
inviting to the many people who will
come on that day.
Raise the Fund
The committee composed of Capt
Clarks, Carl Dodge and Ira Kent who
were out early last week to rund up
funds met with such hearty response
that every plan detailed can be car
ried out and properly financed. The
people welcomed the chance to assist
and before the first day had closed
over $500 had been raised, and the
money has continued to come in ever
since.
dB udy proved Ilndncldl success,
as fifty cent tags decorated practic-
ally every one in this city. Where it
was believed that purses would have
to be cut ii is now possible to go the
limit and there will be enough in
sight to keep things moving from
start to finish.
The committees will meet again
this week and practically all of the
details will be worked out. In the
meantime everybody in Fallon is ex-
pected to pass the word along and let
the outside world know that we are
going to be humdinger
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-06-13
Submits Community Plans
On Hotel Proposition
Modern Thirty Room Addition Can Be Built
Through Local Assistance; Balance
of Money Has Been Promised

What Is proposed In Reno in q
large way will be attempted in a
small way in Fallon, the intent being
the same. In Reno the business men
are asked to endorse a plan to raise
funds as a proportion and indication
of good will toward rebuilding the
Riverside Hotel on a more magnifi-
cent plan and at the cost of 100000
In Fallon there is a plan on foot
to erect a $4,000 hotel, providing
this section will endorse the plan and
assist to the tune of $4,000. This
has all come about in the past couple
of weeks and through the efforts of
Jack Flood.
Plans Redrawn
For the past several weeks plans
have been remodeled to fit the pres
ent conditions. Instead of 70 rooms
3O-room hotel can be erected on
the present site and at less expense
than any other place in this city.
Several attempts have been made to
put this over and in turn have been
shattered, resulting in the present
hotel situation in this city.
The trouble has been that it has
been individual matters that have
stood in the way of this greatly need
ed addition to Fallon. There is no
one who denies that first class hotel
is the need of the day. as it is a
known fact that the hotels of Fallon
are not recommended to the travel
ing public by outside directors.
Plan Proposed
Mr.. Flood states that after an in
terview with parties who will finance
the heavy end of the building pro-
gram, that they insisted that the
people of Fallon show their faith in
such a venture by assisting in the
financing. 1t was further stated that
if this section will raise the unit pro-
posed that building will commence
at an early date and that this hotel
will be available for occupancy this
fall.
1t is proposed to erect 80 rooms on
a second story to the Flood buildings,
each room to be modern in its equip
ment, embracing hot and cold water
steam heat and telephone connee-
tions A number will be equipped
with bathroom additions and entirely
new furnishing will be supplied
throughout. One of the down staiT
stores will be devoted to a modern
lobby, bringing this hotel up to the
minute in equipment.
Helps Property Values
Such a building on the east side OF
Main street would naturally assist
in bringing up property values on
that side and would more evenly dis
tribute trade to the stores and mer-
chants now occupying the east of the
street. 1t was pointed out that of the
money paid for construction that at
least two-thirds of it would find its
way into the hands of the merchants
and workmen and start a new build
ing program in this city.
From the plans as proposed the
erection of a second story on the
present site would make one of the
most attractive buildings to be found
in any city of Nevada. 1t is a ques-
tion of raising the first unit of money
to put this over.
Hotels "a Factor
Under the present rule throughout
the highways and rail lines the FIRST
question in any city is hotel accom-
modations, and every information dis
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-06-13
MARRIED AT BRIDGEPORT

The home of A. c. e. and Mrs.
Bridger, was the scene of a quiet
wedding on Monday afternoon, June
4, 1928, at which Walter L. Phillips
well-known rancher of Fallon, Ne
vada. and Mrs. Vesta Grove of San
Francisco were united in wedlock by
Rev. A. C. E. Bridger. The ceremony
being witnessed by Mrs. Bridger and
Sheriff A. e. Dolan. Shortly after
the ceremony the happy couple left
in their machine for a short visit tc
Plaeerville, San Francisco and Other
points, before taking up their resi-.
denee at Bridgeport Chron'
icle- Union.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-06-13

other charges with the ultimate In
view of local control of affairs.
I'm order to get down to quickest
action l would suggest that the diff
ferent farm centers meet and offer
their suggestions in wiring, as it will
be impossible for me to meet every
individual project man. The water
users, through their organization, |
hope will call a meeting and through
their president submit suggestions
for improvements or advancements.
All such suggestions can then be
placed before Secretary Work and re-
ecive action that otherwise would
take the former long route to the
bureau. In case there are no com
plants or suggestions or reeommen-
dations, 1t Is natural for me to be-
lieye that conditions are satisfactory
and that it is not necessary to go
further into matters for the present
Wants Suggestions
while l want to devote some time
to this project, and want to get in
touch with as many people as pos
sible, | will have to move to the other
projects, as they are in some in
stances in greater need of adjust
ments than is this section. Therefore
hope that the people will gather
data into such form that it can be
gone over and submitted to Secre-
tary Work without unnecessary de-
lay.
II can be found at the reclama-
tion headquarters for a number of
days and will be glad to devote my
time to the people, as that is what |
am here for. l have visited several
other projects and it has been found
that the peoples suggestions have
been of great worth to the bureau
heads and this project is no different
than the others"
Mr.. Armijo met with the people of
the Island district Saturday evening,
IL being a get-together session with
the idea of making a statement of
purposes. He hopes to meet with the
other districts and thus get into
touch with the situation as presented
from all angles of view. As he ex-
planned the work is of a new nature
in that the new secretary of the in
terror is endeavoring to get closer
to the farming people over the entire
country. and to be in position to
stop the old program of delay that
has caused so much complaint from
the people. AS this is but one of the
many sections that he is to visit it
is hoped that those with suggestions
or recommendation will tender them
in writing that they may become a
matter of record.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-06-13
OFFER A PRIZE

Next week will see the state con-
vention of Eagles in this city which
will bring visitors from every corner
of the state to this city.
The committee having the affair IN
hand is asking the people to do some
decorating. especially the business
houses A prize of SIS will be paid
for the best decorated window, is the
announcement from the committee
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-06-13
NEXT BASE BALL GAME

Sunday should see a red hot base
ball game, as Carson has been signed
up for a game with the Fallon team.
The record of the Fallon team is well
known, while Carson has been put
ting up some high class games, and it
is stated that the capitol team is in
the best form in some years.
With the cleanup that Fallon has
administered to the other contestants
the fans can expect one of the livliest
contests so far played on the local
diamond. Every fan is expected at
the game Sunday.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-06-13
NOT FOR SALE

BORN, near Fallon, Nevada, Tues
day. June 5, 1928, to the wife o.
Mr. l.. A Styles, a son. Name Rex
William.
BORN, near Fallon, Nevada Mav
20, 1928, to the wife of Mr.. Jon s
Malm, a daughter.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-06-13
HAVE YOU ROOMS?

Parties with extra rooms who wish
to rent them during the Eagles con
vention next week will kindly leave
their names with the committee.
Leave your lists with Jack Malloy,
Fred Saunders. Jim Smith or any OF
the boys.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-06-13

tributing point knows the exact con-
ditions as they exist today. Fallon is
not regarded as one of the cities in
the line of tourist or travelling flight,
in fact the information given out
along the line from Utah to Califor-
MIA is that Fallon has not the accom-
modations that the travelling public
demands.
The touring and commercial trav-
cling public seeks places on the map
that carry the mark of approval, and
until this city can be classed with
other progressive sections, and with
hotel that meets the public demand,
it will not receive the trade that
should and can be shunted here.
Using Minden as an example is
sufficient. That small place, not one
third the size of Fallon, is known
coast wide on account of the hotel
that caters to the travelling trade.
People go fifty miles out of their way
to put up at this place. Lovelock is
supporting two fine hotels, Winnie
mucea is serving from several good
hotels and the new hotel is the best
in the state. Fallon is centrally To-
Gated and much in the way of travel
can be brought here by the know
ledge that hotel accommodations are
up to date.
The present idea is that Fallon
with a new hotel can be in the string
of hotels that bear the mark of ap-
proval from the different information
bureaus scattered from east to west.
1t has been carefully figured that a
hotel of the size proposed will take
care of the present needs and can be
brought up-to-the-minute. 1t will not
interfere with the lodging house ar
rangements, as there is always room
for such accommodations in every
city and town.
Small Payments
Mr.. Floods idea at the present is
to issue bonds in the amount deemed
necessary as Fallon's portion of the
venture. The entire sum is not nee
essary at the moment, but could be
paid in installments The party ad-
vancing the big end of the fund has
stated that a hotel sponsored by the
community would be far more at
tractive and more of a success than
without such support. No community
hotel in a number of years has been
erected without such support. 1t is
maintained that such a movement
would do more to help Fallon than
any one proposition before the pub
lie.
1t is understood that Mr.. Flood
will start his campaign within a
short time and will be able to show
some very satisfactory facts and fig
ures relative to the profits that can
be accumulated by his plans.
This is not a matter of indiyidu-
ality in any sense. 1t is question of
civic prestage and advancement. 1t
is in the line of necessity and bears
the mark of approval by outside
money that is willing to take a
chance with the people of this valley.
No matter who builds a modern hotel,
it is not a question of the person but
the need that is uppermost, and this
very day there is a question of ac-
commodations for a convention that
is coming within the very near future
and recently another convention was
turned down owing to lack of proper
accommodations.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-06-13
DIR. g. II. McCAFFERTY
DENTIST

Crown, Plate, and Bridge Work
Speciality. Office over Fallon Mercan-
tile Co. Hours to IL a. m; l to
6 p. m. Sundays by appointment.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-06-13

Reno - $4,000 to be spent re-
modelling r. & d. theater.
Tonopah Unusually good ore
being blocked out in Mary mine.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-06-13

Observation-Disclosures launched
for construction of hydro-electric
plant on upper Trout creek.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-06-13

erington-Mason Valley rancher
to plant grape acreage.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-06-13

Glenbrook - Surveying foi CIV
public highway to Incline started.