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The Winslow mail., 1926-06-18
MKS GATHER TO
HONOR FLAG DAY
BY ANNUAL FETE

Honor was given to the Flag at
the impressive Flag Day exercises
held Monday evening by Winslow
Lodge B. P. o. Elks at the Elk's
home, in observance of the occas-
ion.
An impressive ritualistic pro-
gram had been arranged and was
conducted by Exalted Ruler A. L.
Thurston. The program opened by
selection of the orchestra which
played '"The Star Spangled Ban
ner," and this was followed by in
troductory exercises. Prayer was
said by Chaplain F. L. Christensen
and the History of the Flag was
recited by G. D. McCauley. Mrs.
w. L. Martin rendered a beautiful
vocal selection while the altar ser
vice was conducted by officers of
the lodge followed by music by the
orchestra.
H. S. McCluskey, secretary to
Governor Hunt, delivered the pat.
riOtic address. The speaker dWelt
on the significance of our flag to
our country and what it has meant
to our ideals for righteousness
and justice since the formation of
the union through the original
thirteen colonies. From that day
down to the present, our flag has
stood as peer among nations in
the highest ideals, the speaker de-
clared. His address was more than
a tribute to the nations colors and
to those who attended the Elk's
exercises it instilled a deeper sig
nificance as to the meaning of Old
Glory.
Following Mr.. McCluskey's ad-
dress the audience sang America"
and benediction was said by Rev.
w. r. HesSell
The Winslow mail., 1926-06-18
CITY MAKES REQUEST FOR
REDUCTION IN ELECTRICAL
RATES; MUCH OTHER D0|NCS

Efforts are being made by the
city council to induce the Arizona
Electric Power company to lower
light and power rates in Winslow,
following Wednesday nights coun-
Gil meeting, when the action was
decided upon. The city clerk was
instructed by the council to write
the manager of the Northern Ari-
zona system, asking for IL cent
rate on electricity for lighting and
a corresponding reduction on pow
er rates. In case the power COM
pany does not comply with the re-
quest, the intention of the council
is to ask the corporation commits
sion for hearing on the matter, it
was announced by the council.
Information was given the coun-
Gil tending to show that in other
cities the size of Winslow a II cent
rate is given consumers, and it is
felt that the same price on cleo
tricity should prevail here.
The ice service, which was form
erly handled by the power company
but is now a municipal affair, was
shown in a report to be not only
self-supporting, but to yield sub
stantial profit to the city, besides
benefitting consumers by reduced
rates on ice.
The application of Stanley E.
Watkins, former Winslow resident,
and an experienced engineer, was
accepted for the position of city
engineer Besides supervising
street and bridge construction,
Watkins will also assist in the
city's clerical work, saving the sal
ary of the extra clerk which ad-
ditional business has made neces-
sary lately.
The new engineer will assume
his duties with the city as soon as
he can be relieved of his position
with the state highway department.
The fire menace received small
slap from the council when they
ordered two new pieces of equip
ment, a new-type nozzle and a
battery charger, to add to the eff
f1ciency of the local fire depart
ment. At the same time the re-
port of fire chief George Jackson
on the State Firemen's Associa
tion meet, which he attended in
Prescott, was heard.
Motorists who have been accus-
Continued On Page d
The Winslow mail., 1926-06-18
Chest Drive Nears
Second Week; Good
Average Attained

AS the third week of the Com
munity Chest draws near, Chest
workers declare themselves as we'll
pleased with results, although ac-
tual progress hass been slow, due
to the comparatively small num-
Der of workers as comparedNto the
large number of calls they must
make. The percentage of donations
from those solicited has been uni
formly gratifying.
The fact that this one donation
is calculated to take care of all
ones charity gifts throughout the
year means that little larger sub
scription is asked than is ordinar-
lily given to single charity, but
each subscription is part of a
fund that will help the Salvation
Army, Red Cross, and many other
worthy causes.
Owing to the fact that several
donors have not clearly understood
just what system would be used in
distributing the funds, the commit
tee is this week making an espec-
ial effort to explain the system of
disbursement, and two paragraphs
of the bylaws referring to the
payment of funds are contained in
Chest publicity elsewhere in this
issue.
The downtown drive that will
include Winslow business men has
not started, but will probably take
place the coming week. The San
ia Fe superintendent office have
been organized and have made
their donations, and the organiza-
ton of the roundhouse shops were
begun this week. AS soon as these
two drives, which form a large
portion of the total, are complete,
a list of all donors will be made
public.
The Winslow mail., 1926-06-18
TO
HAVE TENTATIVE
CHARTER MADE

After two motions had been made
and lost for want of second, one
in favor of new charter calling
for the commission form of gov
ernment and one calling for the
city manager plan, the board of
freeholders at their second meeting.
which was held Tuesday evening
in the council chambers, instruct
ed city attorney P. A. Sawyer to
prepare a tentative charter for the
consideration of the board. The
preliminary draft will call for a
council of six and a mayor. The
only difference between the propos-
ed plan and the new plan will be
that the mayor is elected by vote
of the people, and not by the coun-
Gil.
The faults of the commission
form and city manager plan were
discussed by the freeholders at
length. The commission plan fail
ed to gain support principally be-
cause under it, every city office
is filled by election rather than by
appointment, and in case of dissat-
isfaction the incumbent of the Of
fee could not be removed except
by recall, which would necessitate
a special election at considerable
expense.
Under this plan also, it was
pointed out, each commissioner or
office holder is responsible to no
board or individual, and the chances
for error where no discussion or
supervision can be held on an ac-
ton were considered too great to
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The Winslow mail., 1926-06-18
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Candidate Leaves
On Tour Of North

= PHOENIX--County Attorney
= Arthur T. LaPrade returned
= last night from Iron Springs,
= where he has taken his wife
= and children to spend the
= summer months. His father.
= F. T. LaPrade, a pioneer cat
= tleman of Winslow, returned
: to Phoenix with him. The
= father and son leave tomor-
;: row for the eastern and north
;" ern parts of the state, where
: the county attorney will wage
= his campaign for state attor-
+ ney general as a Democratic
= candidate.
+ Mr.. LaPrade and his father
= will attend the Springerville
= road celebration at flanagan
= Meadows, north of Clifton,
i June 1920.
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The Winslow mail., 1926-06-18
COUNCIL SELECTS
MANFOR POSITION
OF CITY ENGINEER

Within the next few weeks the
city's engineering problems, street
and building inspection, and other
duties attendant upon the city en-
gineer, will be placed in the hands
of new incumbent of the office.
Favorable action Wednesday night
by the city council on the applica-
ton of Stanley E. Watkins, filled
the position, which has been vacant
since the resignation of H. R. Len
decke, former engineer, on June 1st.
Watkins will assume his new du-
ties as soon as he can leave his
present position with the state
highway department at Wellton,
Arizona
Watkins application shows that
he has had wide experience in en-
gineering work. Except for his
service in the army during the war,
his time since 1911 has been spent
in work that would fit him for the
position.
His desirability for the position
is enhanced by his experience in
auditing and bookkeeping. The
councils plan has been to secure
the services of an engineer who
could handle part of the clerical
work of the city, thus saving the
expense of an extra clerk during
press of work at certain times of
the year.
The new engineer will not be a
stranger to Wfnslowires. He was
stationed here as a member of the
state highway department during
the construction of the Winslow-
Canyon Diablo road, and is we'll ac-
quainted here.
The Winslow mail., 1926-06-18
Pony Express Rider
VIII Carry Message
To Flagstaff Fiesta

A realistic flavor will be added
to the days of 40" celebration to
be held in Flagstaff, July 2, 3, A
and 5 by the arrival of Pony Ex-
press Riders, replicas of the ro-
mantle mail carriers of the early
days of the west, who will carry
from other cities in Arizona the
greetings of each city to the may
or of Flagstaff on the occasion of
the celebration.
This unique throwback to pio-
neer days is another picturesque
feature of the four-day fiesta
which was originated last year.
Everything possible is being done
to give as much of real from
tier atmosphere as is practical.
1t is planned for the riders to
leave their respective cities 81
multaneously. As the riders or
rive in Flagstaff they will be
caught by motion picture cameras
and their arrival will be included
in the Pathe film of the celebra-
ton that will oe shown through
out the country.
The Winslow Commercial Club,
along with ether such clubs In
Arizona, has been asked to CO.
operate with the management of
t'1e exposition, and the Flagstaff
body has been written for further
II formation regarding the sending
e q 1.;de.. from WinslOW
The Winslow mail., 1926-06-18
OFFICIAL
US WINSLOW
SHOULD ADVERTISE

L. E. Bechtol, vice president of
the United Bank & Trust company
with headquarters in Tucson, spent
several days here this week in con-
ference with A. j. Renaud, man
ager of the local branch of the in
stitution. This is one of Mr.. Bech-
toPs regular visits to Winslow in
connection with the affairs of the
banks branch here.
Speaking of local business condi-
tions the bank official said that
both he and the other officers and
directors of the institution are
highly pleased with the steady
growth of the local branch Bust
ness at Tucson is also exception
ally good for this time of the year,
when it is expected to drop off due
to the summer exodus.
Mr.. Bechtol said he was glad to
see the people of Winslow get be-
hind the Commercial Club, and ad-
ded that there is no reason why,
with proper advertising of our ma
tural wonders, that thousands Of
tourists cannot be induced to stop
off here while going through either
by rail or by auto to spend a, few
days.
Tucson has done wonders thru
national advertising, with not near
so many attractions as Northern
Arizona has to Offer" he said land
there is no reason why, with prop
er cooperation in Navajo county,
Winslow people cannot put on a
similar program to bring tourists
here"
Before returning to Tucson, Mr..
Bechtol was taken to the Painted
Desert by Mr.. Renaud.
The Winslow mail., 1926-06-18
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: Over 20 Boys Go
!. To Camp Scouting

= Over twenty members of !
= Troop 1, Boy Scouts of Wins !
= low, are in camp at Camp 1
+ Scouting at Mormon Lake /
= this week in company with 1
= Scouts from Flagstaff and /
= Williams. The local boys left :!
+ early last Sunday morning I
= joining the Flagstaff and Will 1
y liams Scouts at Flagstaff, i
= making camp at Mormon l
= sometime Sunday afternoon. i
= From word received by par 1
= ents of some of the local boys i
+ the youngsters are having the I
+ time of their lives at Mormon 1
= Lake, and expect to arrive ::
= home sometime Sunday even I
= ing. !
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The Winslow mail., 1926-06-18
COUNTY COMMERCIAL CLUB
SEEMS TO BE ASSURED:
CITY COUNCIL PLEDGES AID

Mayor A. E. Gillard and the
Winslow city council showed their
appreciation of the efforts and
planned objectives of the new
Winslow Commercial Club by a.
promise of financial support at the
council meeting Wednesday night.
Short talks from various members
of the clubs delegation which at
tended the meeting, and answers
from members of the council was
followed by a unanimous vote of
the council to include fund in the
budget for advertising Winslow.
1t was pointed out by city attor-
ney Sawyer that under the laws of
Arizona city is allowed to appro-
pirate sum for the purpose of at
tracing immigration, which object
is one of the primary purposes of
a Commercial Club.
All council members spoke of the
need OF Winslow and Navajo coun-
ty for proper exploitation and in
PRODUCTION to the rest of the coun-
try, and encouraged the club in it's
purpose.
Three chambers of commerce in
Navajo county have signified their
Willingness to cooperate with the
Winslow Commercial Club in form
ing Navajo county Chamber, and
officers of the county and local
clubs are confident that within
short time an organization will be
completed The need of the county
for proper exploitation and adver-
tising and the large number of
nationally famous attractions here
to advertise combined to give the
first impetus to this countrywide
movement.
The Winslow club, after its meet
ing last week with the county sup
ervisors, extended an invitation to
commercial clubs in the county to
meet with them to form a cham
Der of commerce to adequately tell
the world of the attractions of
Navajo county, Lakeside, Snowflake
and st. Johns have signified their
intention of joining in the move
ment. Holbrook has not as yet
been heard from, but a committee
from the local club will meet with
the Holbrook organization before
the final decision of the supervis-
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The Winslow mail., 1926-06-18
u. S. COURT MOVES
TO PRESCOTT

PHOENIX United States
district court here was adjourned
until August 80. The summer ses-
sion court is to be opened in Pres
colt next Monday, June IA. Most
of the necessary records and data
on the clerks office, the baliffs.
the district attorneys and others
connected with the court will be
moved to Prescott by the close of
the week.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-04
EARLY SERVICES TO
OBSERVE EASTER
SUNDAY

With the coming Of dawn Sunday,
San Antonio churches Of all denom-
nations were filled with vorshippers
observing Easter. More elaborate
plans than ever before have been made
to observe the day, and in several in
stances overflow audiences will be
cared for.
Catholic Churches observed Easter
with the first peep OF dawn, and
Episcopal and numerous Other
churches held sunrise prayer and
praise services. Commencing at 6:1J
a. N. a mass meeting Of all young
peoples organizations in the city was
held at Oakland and Lex,T< on
streets. wNsr Of the river.
Early morning services were he'd
by First Evangelical, South Side
Christian, Mckinley Avenue Methp-
dist. Government Hill Christian, and
blackberry Street Methodist Churches.
Fifty children took part IN a page
ant at Central Christian Church.
Slides pertaining 10 the resurrection
were shown at the First Congrega-
tional Church, and similar views at
the blackberry Street Methodist
Church at a. m.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-04
THREE CANTATAS
SUNDAY

Faster csntstas will feature the
night service Of three San AntOn:J
churches.
The Highland Park Lutheran
Church choir, assisted by several adj
ditional voices. will sing Prom Gross
10 Crown at p. m, Sunday at The
church, Hammond and Nc< Braunf"ls
avenues. Mrs. \. y. Hardin will sing
the soprano solos: Mrs. Gus J. Nau,
coutralto; \. D. Methven, tenor. an.
F. 4. Neumeister baritone. David l..
Ormeshcr will direct the chorus ami
Earl Fuller will accompany.
Under the direction Of Frederick
King. the First Presbyterian Church
choir will present The NJ Life
CRogersy, at 6 p. m. The cautata will
be part Of the regular service. Mrs
Merle Schyab, William Turner and
Howell James will take sol" parts.
The King Eternal will be IN
cantata sung by the choir Of AlamD
Heights United Presbyterian Church
at Z 40 p. II. as part Of the reguiur
service. The morning sermon subject
by the pastor. the Rev K. 7. NJ. Ne
Gill will BE- Immortality"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-04
GERMANS FEAR
NEW SECRET
P A { 7
Italy Parleys for Colonies
Britain Holds,
Papers State.
BY Universal Service.

BERLIN, April 3.-Germany is be
ginning to fear new secret agree
ment, similar TO those regarding seat
on the Council OF the League of Ma,
tons, which wrecked the recent meet
ing of the league, is being arranged
prior to the projected September meet.
ing. regarding the former German col
onies which Germany hopes to get back
in. the shape of mandates issued by the
league.
The fear is based on reports in the
newspapers Of Germany's former enc
mics that Premier MussOlini is nego-
tiating with England with regard to
the acquisition by Italy Of German
East Africa, now held by England.
1t is recalled that the intrigue re-
garding the council seats also was
first based on press reports.
The allotment of colonial mandates
was one of the pre-suppositions for
German entrance into the league, laid
down in the German notes TO Geneva.
1t is expected that the German govern
ment will ask the Allies for informa-
ton concerning this point.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-04
RED RIVER BRIDGE
WORK IS HELD UP

AUSTIN, April 3.-Anotber snag
was struck in the plans Of Wichita
County for the construction of a free
bridge at Burkburnett across Red
river into Oklahoma, when suit was
filed Saturday afternoon in the Fifty
third District Court Of Travis County
BY Stanley J. Vaughan ct al against
bal Moseley, chairman, and other
members Of the State Highway Com
mission for a temporary injunction 10
RESTRAIN the commission from allot-
ting state or federal funds for the
eonstruction Of the bridge.
The petitioners also attack the con-
stitutionslity Of the act Of the Thirty
Pizth Legislature authorizing Wich-
Tta County 20 enter into contract with
Oklahoma for the construction Of the
; bridge and which also authorized
Wichita County % expend county
funds toward the construction Of the
bridge.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-04

Funeral services for Gus F.. Erm,
Ter, IS, will be held at j 80 D. m
Sunday at che family residence in Sas
pamco, with last rites at the grave in
Mission burial park at p. m. Mr.
Ermler, superintendent of the SaI
Antonio Sewer Pipe and Manufactur,
ing company. was fatally injured
when he fell 80 feet to the ground
from an oil tank Friday.
Surviving are Mr.. Erm1er's widow
Mrs. Mollie Ermler, two sons. Henry
and Paul Ermlcr; five daughters
Mrs Katie Roemer. Mrs. Marie .Du.
laney, Mrs. Helen Hirzel and Misses
Agnes and DOdie Ermler, and l.
grandchildren.
Mr.. Ermler was a Send degree Scot
fish Rite Mason and a member of
other lodges.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-04
REVIVAL OPENS

Commencing Sunday and lasting
two weeks, a revival meeting will b.
held in the First Evangelical Church,
Nolan and Muncey streets, where the
Rev. w. F. Engerer is pastor. Speak
ing will BE- done by the Rev. c. y.
Bickcl Of Vassar. Kan. The orches-
ira and choir viii give special mum
bers and the new pipe organ will be
played every night during the re-
yiyal
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-04
TEXAS PLANS PARK
MEET DELEGATION

Texas plans to have the largest rep
resentstion at the Sixth National
Conference on State Parks, which will
b. held az Hot Springs, Ark, from
June II 20 16. according TO D. L.
Colp Of San Antonio, who is chair.
man Of Texas State Parks Board.
: The conference was Obt6ined for
the South through the combined ef-
forts Of six states, Mr. COlp says.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-04
OPEN NEW CHURCH

F. s. Groner. general secretary 81
the Texas Baptist executive board
will make the principal address or
the first serviU. in the new WoDdiawu
baptist Church partially completed at
Huisache and San Antonio avenues
Sunday az p. N. Formal opening q
the new church will not be held until
the building is completed in about 20
days. according 20 the Rev. b. Y.
Adams. pastor.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-04
FARMERS WELCOME
NEEDED SUNSHINE

"Oh! Sole Mo-"
The farmers "glee club" was doing
the singing.
They need the sunlight" Fred
Mally, county agent and secretary Of
the chamber of commerce agricultural
department, said. Rain was needed
and there hasn't been a bit too much
Of it. But what they must have now
is warm weather and sunlight. The
cool weather is retarding growth"
All farmers literally are begging for
warm weather, the county agent
added. hslE Ef6t ~ IN
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-04
LAND OFFICIALS
DAUGHTER EXPIRES

AUSTIN. April 3.-Miss Virginia
Robson, only daughter Of Land Com
missioner J. T. Robson and Mrs.
Robson, died Saturday at the Seton
Infimary, following an illness Of sew
praI weeks.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-04
NEW MINISTER ARRIVES

The Rev. Roy II. Lanier Of Bard.
well, Sunday will assume his duties
as minister at Beacon Hill Church Of
Christ, Grant and Magnolia avenues.
The Rev. Mr.. Lanier has had much
experience as an evangelist and local
minister in Oklahoma and North Tex
as. He is a graduate Of Abilene
Christian College.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-04
MAKES THREE TALKS
SUNDAY

Or. T. $. GrOncr Of Dallas, will
make three addresse here Sunday. in
the interest Of the campaign being
conducted 10 raise SJOO.GOO for mis-
sions for the Baptist Church. Hc
and the Revs. J. :. Henderson ami
Sid Williams made a tour Of South.
west Texas towns last week. DR..
Groner will speak Sunday morning al
the Baptist Temple, in the afternoon
81 the WOOdlawn Baptist Church.
and at night at the Pruitt Avenue
Church
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-04
STATE ASKS BIDS
ON ROAD IN TRAVIS

3 AUSTIN. April 3.--The state high
way commission announced Saturday
that bids for the bituminOus macadam
surfaeing Of 70 miles on highway ~
running from Oak Hill IN Travis
County 10 the Hays County line viii
h. opened on April ~
Tho commission vii also ~ AN
rariy date open bids fer the asYhaltic
rrsurfaring al Highway ? from
GterscioRn 10 the Bel County line
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-04
REVIVAL IN MAY

Evangelist ". J.. Oliphant Of Dali
las, will conduct a revival meeting at
the Grove Avenue Church Of Christ
for 20 days, commencing the first
Sunday in May. The Rev. Mr.. Oil
plant is a preacher Of much promin-
ence in the Church Of Christ.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-04
EASTER PROGRAM

Sunday school agencies of ;hc
Evangelical Friedens' Church. Main
avenue and Elmira streets, will COM
bine in the presentation Of an Easter
program. Sunday. REGULATIONS, songs
by classes and music by the orchestra
will feature the program.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-04
Sunday Church News

Mr.. Bills will return to his church
here TO assist in the 0liphant re-
yival to begin the first Sunday in
May.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-04
PASTOR TO BROWN
WOOD

The Rev. W. y. Bills pastor e.
Grove Avenue Church Of Christ. will
leave Monday for Brentwood. where
he will conduct revival meetings foE
two weeks. Following this, the Rev.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-04-04
PECAN TREES WORKED.

Thousands Of pecan trees along
the streams Of Mccullough and Mason
counties have been top worked during
the winter and an intensive budding
campaign is at present being carried
on by the county agents Of these two
counties. 4. ?. Swallow, prominent
horticulturist Of College Station has
been procured by County Agent Job
son N conduct a school in budding
near Brady this week.
The irrigation project, although still
in its infancy, has proven success
in McCulloch county. Several progress
siye, diversifying farmers who in
stalled the irrigation system last year
have realized from $50 TO SO net
profit an acre from their farms. Sew
cral artesians wells are being drilled
for irrigation purposes.