The Coconino sun., 1927-06-17
WILLIAMS D0INGS
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Preparations are about completed
for Williams celebration, July 3, a,
and 5. The celebration will be open
the afternoon of the 3rd, Sunday, with
ball game, and will be followed by a
Mexican dance that evening. On July
4th, a salute Of 21 guns will be fired
at sunrise, ard the parade under the
direction of the American Legion will
start at $780, Prizes are offered for
the best floats and decorated cars.
It is expected that a large number Of
Indians from nearby reservations Will
be in the parade also. This feature
will be followed by street sports and
contests, after which spectators will
be treated to mammoth barbecue.
Of which Tom Wagner will be chef.
The barbecue win be served in one of
the down town blocks. Rodeo events
at the new municipal park will fill
the afternoon and in the evening the
display OF fireworks, two big dances
will be held, one at the Sultana
theatre and one at the Odd Fellows
dance hall. Tuesday theer will be more
sports, band concerts and dancing,
and it viii be the big Rodeo dance.
Williams is preparing for the largest
crowd over entertained here. George
Roundsville and +. r. Byers are in
charge of the street sports, and Mr.
Mcdaniel OF the rodeo.
The rain in this vicinity Saturday
night and Sunday was doubly wei
coined by the stockmen, as ranges
were rapidly drying up with the high
wind. The street department were
out bright and early Monday morning
dragging the streets, which are in
much better shape now than before
the rain.
At the meeting of city council Mon
day night, J. F. Richardson was ap-
pointed night watchman in place of
A. NJ. Dawson, resigned. Mr.. Dawson
has accepted employment with the
Sultana theatll.
j. C. Butter maze Il business trip to
the Canyon Tuesday.
Song, story and stunts filled the
pleasant evening last Thursday when
retiring president Walt Lindblom and
Mrs. Iandblom entertained the Rotary
club and few friends at the presi
dents annual dinner. Billy Ritten-
house was in tho chair and as usual
delighted with his humorous intro
ductlons and remarks. Different ones
called upon for talks were Prof. r. G.
Stevenson: Dick Hoffman, who re-
sponded poetieAlly; Jack Butler, who
gave, Down Where the Vest Begins" ;"
with real feeling; George KImball,
Alfred Skecls, and J. j. Scanlon. r. j..
Ncrdylse. with well chosen words,
presented the presidents pin and Mr..
Lindblom responded graciously. Lilo
Perrin. Jr., E. b. Bowden and E. S.
Dexter were guests. The hostess,
who also presided at the piano, was
assisted by Mrs. John Smart and Miss
Virginia Ward with the serving. All
three ladies were dressed IN Rotary
colors. The incoming officers are.
GuUrge kimball, presidents Or. C.'D.
Jeffries. vice president; j. }. Hoffman,
secretary and Richard Hoffman,
treasurer. NJ E. Duffy, G. II. Nc
.Leese. and L. E. Wells are directors.
The Williams branch of the Pay'n
Talit company held an informal open
ing Friday night, when the store
threw open its doors for inspection.
The McI.eese orchestra furnished the
music. and the ladies and children
were remembered with carnations and
favours. E. s. Dexter is in charge OF
the grocery department and 5. w.
Bate manager of the meat depart
ment. They were assisted by Clifton
Dexter. and Glen Wilky Of Phoenix,
Howell Calvert and Mrs. Felix Al
corn of Williams, and Gene Lester OF
Flagstaff, who is in the meat depart
ment. s.
The Charley Burtons have taken
the Perrin ranch home for the summer.
They came up from Phoenix the first
of the week.
John d. Jones, assistant district
forester from Albuquerque, gave an
entertaining talk regarding forestry
at the local theatre Saturday.
Mrs. Charles Wickens and children
left Monday for Weed, Calf, where
Mr.. Wickens is employed with lurn-
ber company and which will be their
home. The Wickens have host OF
friends here who regret their de-
parture.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Matz, who
had been visiting in Phoenix, passed
through Williams Monday enroute TO
their home in Winslow.
A. M. Dawson on Monday night
stepped eff the steps in front OF the
Suitana poolhall and sprained his
ankle. He is confined to his home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Thurston drove
to Phoenix Friday, returning oatur-
dav7 night. While there they sold a
two ana half ton truck to John A..
Robinson. Mr.. Robinson operates,
vegetable truck between the valley
and northern cities. e,,
Noticed among the Williams 1olk
attending the Smoki ceremonlals at
Prescott: Prescott Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil Rosen-
baum. MIR. and Mrs. E. r. Byers, who
b.'d'il had as - guests the Richard Hoffmans; ;
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Il. McLeese, Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Butler, Mrs. Fred PlatIeni
Miss Helen Stark. Mrs. Platten and
Miss Stark returned Sunday by train.
Visitors reported the ceremonials
extremely spectacular and interest
ing.
Mrs. w. l.. Lindblom and daughter
Patty and Mrs. John Smart motored
4c TDsaceoffs Tuesday