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The Coolidge examiner., 1940-03-28
Arizona Edison
Makes Net Of
$685. ,24O In 1899

Net operating earnings of the
Arizona Edison Company, Inc, for
the calendar year 1889 totaled
$525,240, according to the COM
pany's fifth annual report just dis
tributed among its security hold
ers.
In 1895, net earnings from oper
ations totaled s260,047.
Revenue during 1899 totaled ST.,
619,256 and operating expenses,
maintenance and taxes Exclusive
of federal and state income taxes)
totaled $1,094.256, the po +
shows.
Gas. electric and water custom
ers served by the company in the
various state communities in
which it operates increased from
22,927 in 1895 to 2S,075 in 1889.
Cash outlays for additions. re
newals and replacement of equip
ment and other physical facilities
of the company last year totalec
s236,513.
Major items included instala,
ton Jf 1850 horsepower Diese
engines at Yuma and Miami, re
placements. extensions, new serv
ices and meters on the Globe ga'
distribution system and installa
ton of a new water gas generating
set in the Yuma gas plant.
During last year, the report alsC
pointed out, rate reductions were
made in Bisbee Douglas, Casa
Grande, Coolidge, Florence, Globe
Miami and Yuma divisions. Water
rates also were reduced on the
Superior and Yuma divisions.
The company's 1910 construction
budget calls for expenditure oi
nearly s250,0O0, which will be II
nanced out of earnings. Major i'm
provements contemplated include
a new engine for the ella BenC
division power plant and expendi
ture of $4,000 for extensions into
new territory and further replace
ments of the Globe and Miami ma
tural gas system.
General conditions throughout
the territory the report said
have become gradually better
(since 1880, substantial econo
mics have been effected, the public
attitude toward the company has
improved materially, rates have
been reduced and new business eff
forts have been rewarded in sub
stantial increases in service used
"War conditions and their effect
on general business present anc
major uncertainties facing us IN
1910. We believe, however, thai
economic conditions generally in
the territory served by our comp
any will improve over the average
of the past two years. We are con
fident that with the continued CO
operation of a loyal and efficient
organization, the trend of our pas'
progress will continue.-Arizona
Republic.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-03-28

Mrs. Charles Word is at the
home of her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
]. J. Jones suffering from a severe
case of flu. She was nursing in
Casa Grande when she was taken
i'll
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1t is reported that Mrs. c. j.
Moody recently received the sad
message of the death of brother
who lives in Montana.
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c. r A M M A K
N@oTES
0~2AN~0AuS


Teacher association will be he'd
in the Grammar School auditorium
next Tuesday afternoon at 2:20.
Mrs Avis Hobby, special speak
er for the afternoon, will address
the group on Music in the Ameri-
, can Home"
Americanization groups under
Miss Nichols will present a pro-
gram.
Miss Tweed's Glee Club will also
present a few numbers.
The new library schedule for the
rest of this years is as follows:
1000 to 1920. Mrs. Claridge's
room 1920 to 10: 40-recess. 10: 40
to HOO. Miss Fulkerson's room
11:00 to 11:20, Miss Tweed's
room. 11:20 to II 40. Mr.. Osborns
room. 11:4O to 1900, Miss John
sons room 1900 to 100 noon.
100 f:20 Miss Hicks room. 1:20
to lao Mr.. Merrill's room. 1:40 to
200 Mr.. Hinton's room.
The eighth grades took their
United States Constitution test
last week. They are now studying
the Arizona Constitution under Mr..
Merrill, the history teacher.
At press time it was learned
that there may be some soft ball
games played with Florence on
! Friday.
The Scout Troop under the
leadership of Mr.. Osborn met
Tuesday evening for business
meeting.
Third Grade Studies Holland
Miss Edwards third grade class
is studying a unit of work on Hol-
land
They have made a Dutch Bord-
er, and are making a book of
illustrations, portraying scenes of
life in Holland.
These books are made in the
shape of a wooden shoe.
They have made a Dutch house
and a windmill in their sandboX.
Lee Ella Odom.
Miss McComb's kindergarten
children are reading from reading
charts which are made from nur-
sey rhymes which they have learn
ed. They are very enthusiastic
over their reading.
The sixth grade spelling class
made twenty zoos this week ar
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-03-28

The B girls of Kenilworth play
ed a tie game of five innings WIN
Casa Grande On March 21. The
score was 1916.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-03-28

The sixth grade spelling class
made twenty 1905 this week, ac-
cording to an announcement made
by Miss Hicks.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-03-28

Waldo Slack, manager of Safe
way Store in Coolidge, is now
nicely located with his family in
the new house in West Coolidge
which he purchased recently.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-03-28

Martin L. Talla is building d
residence in West Coolidge, which
is fast nearing completion.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-03-28

B. G. Lettering and family are
leaving Saturday for Mexico to
enjoy some more fishing at the
coast cities: this will be a busi-
less and pleasure trip combined.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-03-28
TIL. oirle from Kenilworth were

Tho girls from Kenilworth were:
Mary Ellen Rose, catcher; Doris
Bamert, pitcher; Wilma Harrel,
first base; Betty Joe Guthrice, Sec
ond base; Dorothy Revles, third
base; Zula Cooper, short stop;
Stella Miller, second short; Jua-
nita Rose, right field; Frances
Campbell, left field; Ruthie Wad-
kins, center field; Iris Bonner,
score keeper-Juanita Rose.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-03-28

The Kenilworth Softball teams
went to Casa Grande last Thurs
day, March 21 to play.
The B boys team of Kenilworth
stayed in the lead during all OF
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-03-28

The Keniworth Handicraft boys
who displayed their projects at
the Rotary Cub on March 2S, are
as follows: (showing maghzine
stands) Lewis Shaw, Chas Sweet,
Floyd Gunsolus, Curtis Ashcraft,
Donald Smelling, David Stonehock-
Ell, o. E. Mitchell Edward Morrow
Clifford Milborn and Val Allen;
(showing end tables) Clifford Up
ton, Billie Saw, Sam Grain; lotto
mans) Clint Skrla, Sam Huston,
Willie Storie, Willie Gunsolus,
Charles Magness, and Kenneth
Bonner.
The Leathercraft boys who dis
played bil,folds were: Clint Skrla,
Wendell Allen, Charles Sweet, Ro-
land Johnson, James McCobum,
Palmer Cooper, Curtis Ashcraft,
Duane Faults and Jimmie Higgins.
Wendell Allen.
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Mrs. Anna Wigs of Los An
geles was in Coolidge visiting with
her sister, Mrs. R. ]. Jones a few
days last week leaving Saturday
for her home in the Coast city.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-03-28

The Rainbow Flower Club of
Kenilworth school has undertaken
a new project. They are caring for
some shrubs that have been tran
splanted and are using vitamin B
to see how it affects the plants
Fay Moore.
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their game. They got off to fovr
run lead in the opening of the
game and were never headed. Dur.
ing the fifth inning the Casa Gran
de team closed the gap to within
three runs but the rally soon fad
ed. At the end of the game the
score was 10 10 in favor of Ken
ilworth.-Sam Houston.
The A boys team was defeated
by Casa Grande on March 21. 1t
was agreed to play five innings
but the game was tied 4 4 at
that time. In the sixth inning, Casa
Grande scored one run which put
them ahead. Kenilworth didn't
score during this inning.-Clint
Skrla.
The Kenilworth A girls softball
team defeated Casa Grande on
March 81 with a score of IS Z.
The Kenilworth winners were as
follows: Mary Freeland, catcher;
Betty Davis, pitcher; Johnnie
Payne, first base; Eloise Cooper
second base: Lovoice McGee, third
base; Reba McGee, short stop;
Christine Witten, second short and
captain: Lille Shaw, right field;
Marie Miller, left field; Jewel
Nicho' son, center field. - Mary
Freeland.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-03-28

Reece Dunaway has returned to
the University at Tucson after
spending his Easter vacation in
Coolidge with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A. ]. Dunaway.
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K E NILW OR 7 Fl
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The All Club members of Kenii'
worth gave program for the
Rotary Club of Coolidge on March
28. The girls gave dress revue
showing the garments they have
made this year. The handicraft
boys displayed their projects, a
group of songs was given by the
Gee Club and demonstrations
were given. Betty Davis and John
ME Payne of the Glover Meal Plan
ming Club demonstrated How to
Make Waffles". Charles Sweet and
Bill Dawson showed how to can
die eggs. Clay Hall and Charles
Magness showed how to monterey
furniture.-Johnnie Payne.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-03-28

Mrs. Matt N. Dodge returned
home Tuesday from the Florence
hospital with her new little
daughter which was named Judith
Cecilia.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-03-28

Mrs. N. G. Murray is home from
the Florence hospital recovering
nicely from a serious operation.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-03-28

The Sewing Club girls who dis
played garments in the Dress
Revue before the Rotary Club
were: (dresses) Frances Comp
bell, Mary Ellen Rose, Doris
Schultz, Mary Freeland, Ruthie
watkins, Fay Moore, Iris Bonner,
Juanita Rose, Stella Miller;
(house coats) Ruth Daniel, John
ME Payne; (aprons) Betty Davis,
Doris Bamert, Helen Garcia, Zula
Mae Cooper. Marie Miller, Lois
Shaw, Geraldine Johnson, Reba
McGee; (culots) Edna Morrow
Naomi Daniels, Eloise Cooper
Christine Witten. Most of the gar
ments were made Of cotton print
except culots which were of In
dian head material.-Reba McGee
An occupation map of Europe is
being made by the sixth grade
geography class. After the draw
ing of the map is finished it will
be sheEaced, sandpapered then
shellaced again. 1t will then be
colored. A sign showing the oc
cupation of each locality will then
be pinned on the map. This work
is under the direction of Mr.. Hau
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-03-28

Mr.. Albert Hardaway, living
southwest of Coolidge, was operat-
ed on for appendicitis last Tuesday
evening at z o'clock at the Flor
ence hospital. He became suddenly
i'll and was rushed to the hospital
to escape a bursted appendix. Mr..
Hardaway was taken home We'd
nesday and is recovering nicely.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-03-28

Mr.. A. ]. Dunaway was called
to Phoenix Tuesday because of
the serious illness of his brother,
living at that place.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-03-28

Mrs. Louise Clements is inter.
tanning her sister Mrs. Lucy Pal,
mer of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Mrs. Palmers will also visit her
Dece Mrs. A. M. Clark at Monana.
Mr.. T. v. Robinson, son-in-law of
Mrs. Clements is also visiting his
wife Ida May Robinson at Mrs.
Clements home. Mr.. Robinson is
with the Missouri Pacific Railroad
at Joplin, Missouri.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-03-28

Mrs. w. L. Fitkin of Azusa, Cal,
and son Franklin arrived Thurs
day at the Albert Hardaway home,
southwest of Coolidge, on the Geo
Kinne farm, and assisted her
sister Mrs. Hardaway during her
husbands illness. Mrs. Fitkin and
son left Wednesday morning for
their home in California.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-03-28

Miss McComb's kindergarten
children are reading from reading
charts which are made from nur-
sey rhymes which they have learn
ed. They are very enthusiastic
over their reading.
Evening star., 1940-01-07

tions while renewal of the Trade
Agreements Act is under considera-
ton.
Whether the State Department, in
the Argentine negotiations, has made
a strategic retreat in order to quiet
opposition to the Trade Agreements
Act is a debatable point, but the
insistence on quotas will dampen
some of the ammunition of oppo-
nents Of the Hull program.
On balance the breakdown is by
no means total loss. The principle
Of protection Of American agricul-
ture has been maintained, and it is
windfall for the administrations
congressional forces. What is lost,
more than anything else, is closer
Argentine political cooperation with
the United States. The negotiations
technically are only suspended, and
when the time is more propitious,
both in the United States and in
Argentina, a new effort to find a
basis for negotiation of a trade
agreement may be made.
Evening star., 1940-01-07
A GOOD RESOLVE
By the Right Rev. James Freeman D. D., IL. D., D. L.
Bishop OF Washington.

One Of the best resolves we can make
as a new year begins is to determine,
God helping U.s. to exercise kindlier,
more just judgment Of men and institu-
tions. We have fallen into the habit Of
censorious criticism during these recent
years. We have formed the habit of pro-
nouncing quick and immature judg-
ments: our unjust appraisal of the mo-
tives of those with whom we differ has
grown upon us to such an extent that 1t
has become fixed habit. The poet was
in fine mind when he wrote:
II like the man who wisely turns away
His critics eye from others: nor will
brood
In selfish pride, throughout life's in
terlude,
Upon his neighbors' faults, but rather
pray
For sight to see himself as plain as they"
There is little doubt but that the prac-
tice of sharp, ungenerous criticism leaves
its mark upon the mind and creates an
atmosphere that is uncongenial to the
one who experiences it. 1t is bad prac-
tice. Just now it is dangerous practice
The world is in such state of disor-
der. there are so many conflicting forces,
so many widely differing ideals and con-
cepts of life, that it takes rare discrimi-
nation to know the right and consistent
course to follow. One thing is clearly
evident, namely that, II we are to hold
our own and at the same time make
progress we must avoid closed and biased
minds. That changes, and great ones,
are in the making is clearly evident; let
us hope they are to be for the better, but
II they are to be guided and controlled
changes it will take our best and most
clear -visioned judgment to direct them
In politics, in our party Affiliations. as
we'll as in our religious beliefs and prac-
tices, we need kindlier judgments than
we have exercised of late New light is
breaking in many places, larger concepts
OF human rights are being pressed a
better understanding Of proper race rela-
tons is being forced upon us; even the
ties that bind nation to nation are being
made more evident, and this in the face
Of a war stricken world. The critical
man comes at length to be disillusioned
man, his motto is: There is none that
doeth good: no. not one" He grows
sour and bitter and eventually degener-
Evening star., 1940-01-07
Moral Values

President Roosevelt included In his
message to Congress on Wednesday
last a paragraph which perhaps has
not attracted attention commensu-
rate with it's importance. "The per-
manent security Of America" he
said, "does not lie in armed force
alone. What we face is a set Of
wide forces Of disintegration-
vicious, ruthless, destructive Of all
the moral, religious and political
standards which mankind, after CEN
turies of struggle, has come to cherish
most. In these moral values, in
these forces which have made our
Nation great, we must actively and
practically reassert our faith"
Carefully considered, thoroughly
comprehended, the Presidents words
are an appeal to his fellow-citizens
to give of themselves to the strength
ening Of the spiritual life OF the
Nation. He warns them that there
Evening star., 1940-01-07
The Promotion Bon

The promotion curb applied to
employees of the executive agencies
by Democratic members of the House
Appropriations Committee as the
first economy move of the new. ses-
sion is as regrettable as 1t was un-
expected.
Rejecting in advance of its actual
receipt, an impending request from
the Budget Bureau for three million
dollars to grant pay increases in
worthy cases, the majority members
propose to force the departments
and independent agencies to de-
pend as usual for promotion funds
on the limited amounts that may be
squeezed out of salary appropria-
tions by not filling vacancies or hav-
ing recourse to similar saving
devices.
The result will be-if this program
prevails during the next fiscal year
that just about half as many pro-
motions may be made as the Budget
Bureau originally contemplated.
The surprising feature of the ac-
ton in the committee is that the
Budget Bureau recommendation was
based on study directed by an Ap-
preparations Subcommittee a year
ago, after long succession of wit
nesses had emphasized that promo
tions had Jagged for years.
In this survey, the bureau deter
mined that there was nothing that
even approached a uniform promo
ton policy throughout the executive
service. Not only did the inquiry dis
close wide differences between the
procedure Of the various establish
ments, but even between units in
the same establishment. The ulti-
mate recommendation were de-
signed to correct these conditions at
least in part, by providing raises
averaging seventy-f1ve dollars an
nuaily, for employees below the thir-
ty-two-hundred-d dollar level who had
not been advanced for two years,
and for those above that level who
had not received an increase in four
years. Small as the proposed raises
were they represented a welcome
departure from the no-promotion
policy that has been dominant since
the early days of the depression.
Employe organizations are urging
reconsideration of this subject by the
Ways and Means Committee, and
there is no good reason why favorable
action should not be had.
1t is simple justice for the worthy
employees who would benefit, and
would have particular force at a
time when ambitious plans are be-
ing made looking to the establish
ment of Government employment
on career basis.
Evening star., 1940-01-07

is danger in agnosticism, in dis
loyalty, in any negative philosophy
which does not take God into ac-
count. His purpose possibly might
have been expressed in different Ian
guage. Be that as it may, there can
be little question about Mr.. Roose-
velt's objective. He demands Of the
American people reinforcement Of
their soul. And it is his duty to
make such requisition upon them.
In his role of commander in chief
OF the Army and the Navy, it is his
obligation to defend the "home
front" in the world wide emergency
which currently prevails.
No patriot will challenge the Presi-
dents logic. It is true, as he has
insisted, that "apologists for foreign
aggressors are now trying
European tricks upon US, seeking to
muddy the stream Of our national
thinking, weakening us in the face
OF danger by trying to set our own
people to fighting among themselves.
Such tactics are what have helped
to plunge Europe into war. We must
combat them as we would the plague,
II American integrity and security
are to be preserved"
The tyrants to whom MIR. Roosevelt
referred have defied the Almighty
Father of mankind. One has con-
demned religion as "the opiate of
the people" the other has invented
new religion" of barbaric intoler-
ance and greed. To oppose them and
to protect the United States against
the Vaccinations of their agents,
Americans of every class, creed,
school Of political thought, must
unite to worship their Creator in
deeds as we'll as prayers.
1t is fitting and proper to say these
things and to read them on the first
Sunday Of 1940-a year which, as the
President declared, providentially
may be another period when de-
mocracy justified its existence as the
best instrument of government vet
devised by mankind"
Evening star., 1940-01-07
Saving on Safety

Records of the Traffic Department
over period of several years indi-
cate that throughout the District
the installation of traffic lights in
variably reduces accidents by two
thirds. Citizens of Washington dur
ing the past year have become more
conscious OF traffic safety problems
than ever before. Thousands are
members of organized groups which
have joined in the campaign to re-
duce accidents. And in all suggested
programs for greater safety the in
stallation OF more control lights,
particularly as they afford greater
protection to pedestrians, has held
prominent place. Officials of the
city have been criticized from time
to time for failure to place lights at
certain dangerous intersections. as
we'll as for their supposed neglect in
modernizing the timing to expedite
the prevailing flow of foot and motor
traffic.
But the fault does not lie with the
administrative officials. These de-
mands for greater conservation of
life and property have fallen on deaf
ears, SO far as holders of the civic
purse strings are concerned, and the
1910 District appropriation bill car
ried an item of fifty thousand dollars
for traffic signals, and this amount
has been cut to exactly half in the
new budget.
approximately ninety thousand
dollars is estimated as the require
ment for placing lights at hundred
additional intersections which have
bad accident and congestion records,
yet the budget makers consider only
a score important.
Wise planning on the part of city
officers brought about considerable
reduction in the requests for funds
covering the street and traffic serv-
ices. But in the matter of lights
basic safety is involved. Economy is
praiseworthy goal, but the accident
record of Washington still is not such
that extreme saving should be made
by neglecting adequate facilities for
the safety of the public.
Evening star., 1940-01-07
;es into a cynic and a confirmed pes

ates into cynic and confirmed pes
simist
The great Master of men condemned
those who made practice Of harsh judg-
ments, who refuse to reckon with
changes that were inevitable. you can
not put new wine into old wineskins," He
said, "else the wineskins will be de-
stroyed. New wine must be put into new
wineskins," He admonished Recogniz-
ing at their full worth the traditions Of
His people, He would have them know
that new day was at hand, day that
called for newer and better judgments.
Il am not come to destroy, but to fulfill"
He declared. 1t was His conflict with
the hard and fast, outmoded practices Of
the stern traditionalists that brought
Him finally to crucifixion. Against the
self-righteous and self-approved He reg
istered His sternest condemnation.
The generosity Of Christ's judgments
and His readiness to discover the REM
nant of good in men and women wholly
alien to His ways, has given Him His
high place as the worlds most kindly
Friend and Redeemer. Judge not, that
ye, be not judged for with what judg-
ment ye judge ye shall be judged; and
why beholdest thou the mote that is in
thy brothers eye. but considerest not
the beam that is in thine own eye" High
and consistent standards of judgment
these, but fundamental to human happi-
ness and peace. We may be long way
from this practice of charity in our judg-
ment of men and things, but it is a
standard worthy of the best that is in us.
If it is ever measurably approximated,
it will change the whole course Of our
individual and corporate action. 1t may
effect radical changes in all human rela-
tons but they will be changes that will
give life a new meaning and a new pur-
pose.
Whether we want to do so or not. we
have to live together, and live together
more intimately related than we have
hitherto; hence, it is better to find
grounds of agreement than grounds of
disagreement, to determine to be friends
rather than strangers. Let us keep wide
open the shutters of our minds, let us be
receptive and responsive to new light and
new Impressions, let us resolve upon
course of action based on kindly judg-
ment and so make the new year one
that shall register fresh advance in the
history of mankind.