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The Gallup Independent from Gallup, New Mexico • Page 4

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QALLtTP INDEPENDENT Gallup, N. Wednesday. August 28, 1939 Belle of notorious "Lraure's Flare" and IhU her love thc bark 01 jralmisv's LUCILLE BALL ALLAN LANE ALSO- PHARMACY FROLICS GOING PLACES TODAY CHIEF Don Loretta Henry BWECHE YOUNG FONDft TOMORROW FRIDAY DOORS OPEN 1:00 P. M. CLUBS, SOCIETY EVENTS AND PERSONALSEl MORRO Navajos' Sand Paintings Superior To Others, Reichard Tells Rotary (Continued from page 1) were ahead of them all in this, respect.

Tells of Shooting Chant "One of my most Interesting experiences was a trip in the middle 1 of winter to Rough Ityck. far out in the Navajo country to study a. shooting chant," she said. "I had no one to go with me, but away beyond Chin Lee, when I thought 1 was lost, I came upon Ihrtu Indians, who told me they were also bound for Rough Rock and I took them along. We stopped at a hogan along the way and a Navajo Indian dime out and greeted me by name, saying they all knew me.

"When we reached Rough Rocfc, to my surprise I found there woman from Louisiana and one from London who had come out to visit the reservation. I was invited inside a hogWi where some 30 men were on- gaged on the most beautiful sand painting 'J have ever seen. When was finished nnd Ihey began tu criticise it as is their custom, 1 spoke up and asked why they had shown three strokes of lightning in one place and only (wo in another. The medicine men tumwj nround and almost embraced mo for discovering that mistake," Fainting Book Worth Dr. Reichard is the author of several books on Indians of the Southwest, her moat recent being "Dcz- bah," story of a Nuvnjo woman which appeared a few months ago.

She Is now gathering material foi another book, to be on sand painting. Dr. Reichard, through her lonu study of the Indians and her pub- a few years ago of a book on sand painting, in conjunction with Newcomfc, is considered an authority of Uus art. This volume, published originally at $25 a volume, la now out of print, and copies in existence brtntf as high as $80 each. She spoke in high commendation of this year's Indian Ceremonial and licularly of the efficient organization for taking care of visitors, Dr.

J. Hendrix, pastor some 18 years ago of, the Methodist church in Gallup, ilow located in lirown- ficld, also addressed the club briefly, emphasizing the changes in tiie community and in conditions since he was here. Another guest was B. Beazlcy, a Rolarian from Sun Angelo, Tex. The club voted to hold a picnic LWO weeks from today and Roman; Hub bell was appointed chairman ol committee on arrangements.

Jcniigim Mother Dies PORTALES 1 services were held here yesterday for Mrs. W. F. JcrniKun, who died Monday night us (he result of a full at her home lost week. She was 83 years old Surviving are three children, Including S.

T. Jemigan, 'ehW ihe state liquor control bofird; Angered Farmers Delay Court Suit To Oust AAA Staff J'OHTALES Uooscvell county fanners, angered over the delay in farm program benefit payments of $322,009, agreed today to rtfrain from action, against the state AAA staff pending further investigation, Senator Carl A. Hatch met with representatives of IJOO farmers yes- (criJny and suggested they withhold their petition seck- retnovul flic state officers until he IMS been able lo advise Washington officials of the situation. The payments delayed were for compliance in the farm programs of anil IMS. One I'tpniseiitalive of Portnlcs business men Uilil the meeting the withholding (he benefit payments had had effects as serious us Delphian Supervisor To Lead Discussion Mrs.

Besse B. Marshall, national supervisor of the Delphian organization, will lead discussion In a model lesson for the newfy-orgaiured Delphian group al El Navajo hotel at 7:30 tonight. The subject will be "Orientation for Modern Times." An election will be held for the first and second assistants in charge of the programs. Marshall said that this year the group, composed of 21 members, will study basic trends of civilization. After tonight's meeting, discussions be conducted by Gallup women under the leadership of Mrs, Goorge president.

Phoenix Couple Married at Zuni Miss Margaret Gratton and Robert Rummage of Zuni were married at 8 last night in a ceremony at Zuni attended by more than 50 people including several persons from Gallup. Following the wedding ceremonies, a reception was held at the Zuni day school after which the young couple left for a honeymoon tear to North Carolina. The bride was attired in a blue tailored suit and wore white roses. Maid of honor and best men were Mr. and Mrs.

George Rummage of Zuni, and the bride's father, H. Graf ton, gave her away. The school house was decorated wJlh a pine archway and candles for the ceremony. Gallup guests included Misses Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Juan C.

Martinez for several dayq week were their daughter, 'Miss Pauline Martinez and Mr. and Mrs, Charles Stauble oi Keams Canyon, Afti-, Mrs, Richard Martinez of Chin Lee Valley, and Mr. and Mrs. Camillo Garcia, Misses Alice and Regina Garcia, Mary Inez Naunez. and Joseph Ruiz, all of Chin Lee, Ariz.

Misses June Polis and Charlotte Lewis have returned'to Gallup after a two weeks' visit with friends in Farmington. Wado Hanns has returned to Berkeley, Calif, to resume his studies at the University of California. Mrs. Laura Slone Jeft today for Albuquerque to take a position with the Soil Conservation Service there. John Kimura has returned to his home Phoenix after several days' visit with his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. George Kimura. Mrs. E. A.

Frick, Mrs. H. C. Denny and daughters, Barbara aiid Patricia, attended the -Hopi snake dance today. New Mexico guests at the Hotel el Rancho today were C.

H. Moman, F. J. Hopfinger, C. J.

White, W. Henry, all of Albuquerque; Marshall Wylie of the Albuquerque highway department; T. P. Gallagher Jr. and J.

D. Turner Jr. of BemattHo, and Raymond Higgins of the Santa Fe National Psrk service. Mrs. D.

Morel'o of mother of Mrs. P. J. Vidal, v-oiiup and Mrs. Joe Morello and son, Joe Evelyn Woods and Betty Jo Duffy, I of Loa Angeles, sister of Willis Woods, George Booth, Wood- Kettel and ro Nezzer, Charl es Frank Bustamente.

Mrs. Irene Hale Entertains Club Mrs. Irene Hale was hostess to members of a weeJdy contract bridge club at 7:30 last night. Refreshments were served following the game. Members present were Mesdames Mildred Wall, Wanda Smith, W.

C. Harrington, Chester Wilson, Misses Ruby Wyper, Edith Ashton, Esther Danoff and Francis Flowers. Albuquerque OK's $90,115 Rate Cut ALBUQUERQUE (IP) A $90,115 annual rale; rcducfion proffered Albuquerque consumers by the Al- buquerqiit' Gas and Electric company bore approval today of the city commission. Hnlf a dozen citizens appeared to discuss the reduction at a public hearing lit'ld liy (lie commission last mid, although further investigation was urged by some, there was virlual unanimity of opinion that the now rules should be copied. THIS CURIOUS WORLD By William Ferguson BURSAKJki PRODUCED A PH.ANT WHICH VlELDEO POTATOES IP A IS BROKEN IN TWO, AND THE PLACED IN THE BfcOKEN SURRACES BS REPAIRED AND EACH PART WILL INTO A New JOW MANY TIMES DID COLUMBUS' CROSS THE ANSWER: Columbvis made four Atlantic voyages for eight crosslnRS.

Actually, Iir crossed 10 times, since his body was token from SjwJn to Jibuti allur ills death pud, later, to Ha- back Spoiiu tfiere particular for each British Determine To Stand by Pact Protecting Poland (Continued from Page 1) days, as expected in. diplomatic quarters. Britain's new decisions were disclosed after a four-hour cabinet meeting, held simultaneously with a meeting of the French cabinet. A. British government communi- que declared ihe projected German- Russian non-aggression pact, described in Berlin as a "bombshell," would have no effect on Britain's intentions to aid Poland in case of attack.

French officials remained silen( on. the German-Russian pact, but France was believed to be following the same policy as Britain. Civil Defenses Called Significance was seen in the fact thai nir raid precaution and British defense forces were being called up as well as reserves in the army, navy and airforce. The government also announced arrangements were beiny made to assure export from Britain "essential materials," This was Interpreted unofficially as meaning materials Poland's defense. There was intense diplomatic activity in every European capital.

Crowds gathered In London's Downing street and cheered the ministers as they left the cabinet meeting. European stock markets continued (o suffer war jitters. Parliament Called Radio Members of Parliament were summoned in a dramatic radio an- nounceinent of the cabinet's decision. Prime Minister Chamberlain was qxpeclcd to make a detailed statement on the European situation in tho House of Commons which will meet Thursday atternooiv He indicated he would try to push the emergency defense bill through both houses iu one day. Parliament, however, probably will meet daily as long as ihe crisis continues.

United States Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy flew back to London from the French Riviera where he Mrs. Charles McQuadD will leave tomorrow for their homes after a month's visit! here. Za-Chites to Honor' Fred Partingtons Members of Ihe Za-Chites social club were guests of Mrs. William Wilson last night at 7:30.

Plans were completed for a farewell dinner party honoring Mr, and Mrs. Fred Partington to be given Saturday evening. Following the discussion, refreshments were served. Club members present were Mesdames Bob Chacon, Johnny Vidal, Buddy a i Fred Partingiori, Misses Evodine Vidal, Phyllis Vidal; Hildegarde Reiche, Mary Inez Kirk and Helen Peek. Reasonable Fee Urged Under New Car Inspections SANTA, FE.

The governor and officials of the state motor vehicle division joined today in warning that garage fees should be "reasonable" for inspection of motor vehicles under the state's new stringent regulations. "Regulations specifically state that! charging excessive lees for inspection is a ground for revocation of license, 1 declared Chief CleTk Alfonso de Baca. What, constitutes a "reasonable fee" hasn't betfn ruJed on and probably won't until motorists complain specifically, he said. De Baea said the law required the division to "give preference to garages which charge a small or no fee" for inspections. Governor Miles said the regu'a- SOCIAL EVENTS WEDNESDAY Mrs.

Albert Butler will be hostess Mr. and Mrs. Charles Owens and family have returned from Lubbock, Texts. Mr. Owens will be the new principal of the Junior high school.

Miss Helen Peek is leaving for to members of the Past Noble Winslow tomorrow to visit relatives Grands Wednesday evening at 7:30, for several days. for a social meeting. THUBSDAX Members of St. Agnes Guild will meet at the home of Mrs. H.

H. Heard at 3:30 p. m. A business meeting of the Meth- odis! Missionary Society will be held ot the Methodist church at 2:30 p. m.

The Mario Pobre Bridge club will be guests of Mrs. N. E. Davis at 2 p. m.

FRIDAY The Past Matron's Club will meet with Mrs, Ruth Finlcy at 2:30. Mrs. Victor Parker will'be hostess M. T. Brctherton, em- ploye, returned today from a two day business trip to Albuquerque.

FORT DEFIANCE FORT DEFIANCE Mr. and Mrs. Bob Briscoe and Buddy Briscoe spent several days last week in Phoenix. Miss Fish of Seminole, Okla. has been visiting in the Henry Johnson home.

Registrations today at Hotel el Aaiicho from New Mexico and nearby points are J. Lcbcistein, G. M. Harris, Miss Joan Seydler, Walter Burns and Miss Betty Lou Sherbino, aJl of Albuquerque; Dr. and Mrs, J.

L. Schnever of Pueblo, Mr. and Mrf, J. Grayum of Denver, Co.o., and Mr. and Mrs.

Fred D. bolt of Sunta Fe. Persons registered at El Nwajo. hotel from New Mexico and vicinity are George A. Arnot, W.

L. Ranvllle and Jack Drury of Albuquerque; H. W. Richards, J. L.

Martlett, L. B- Biuitt and W. More of Winslow, Miss M. Carlsen and A. Oppenheimer of Denver, Mr.

and Mrs. R. B. Cameron and F. F.

S(rikler of Phoenix, Ariz; Matty Goldberg of El Paso, and to members of the Emma Eld-idge Anne Sullivan and Mrs, Frank yle of Cortez, Colo. Circle at her home, E. Logan (Nancy Medford of Chin Lee visited at 8 p. m. Mrs Peck Hellar, son, Bob, and Mrs.

Walter Wylie leCt for their homes in Los Angeles, Calif, the first of the week after visiting here for several days. Peck Hellar is remaining in Gallup visiting Mr, and Mrs, W. B. Johnson a few additional days. All were former Gallup residents, and Mrs.

Wylie is the former Rosina Burke. Dominic Williams of 51G West Green was admitted to St. Mary's hospital yesterday for treatment of a badly bruised leg. Air. and Mrs.

A. Johnson, daughter Mildred, and house guest Miss Ardith Bancroft of Madison, Wis, attended the Hopi snake dance today. Miss Bancroft plans to remain at the Johnson home several more days. in Durango recently. Miss Anna Hefferman is spending her month's vacation with relatives near Aztec, N.

M. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Topping of Winslow were guests at the Episcopal Mission Thursday. Mrs.

Topping plans to write an article about the mission, for the Desert Magazine. Mr. and Mrs. B. D.

Arthur of Germantown, Penn, called on the Reemtsma family Saturday. "Miss Louise Trotman of New York lity is spending a couple of weeks with Mrs, Sam McGregor. Miss Elsie Robinson of Laguna has been a guest of her brother, Henry Anaya, Reese Kincaide, who is manager of the Mohawk Lodge at Colony, was here last week at the Reemtsma home. Misses Muriel Gardner and Doris Newcomb, Eddie Black and OrviHe Brothers left today for the Hopi reservation to attend the snake dance. L-EE Miss Mary Inez Nuanez, ward of Mr.

and Mrs. Camilla Garcia, has gone to Shiprock where she will be employed this winter. Miss Alice Garcia will leave soon for Mt. Saint Joseph, where: she won a two year academy scholarship. Afler visiting Imboden last week, C.

A. Imboden and Robert M. Imboden, of Manguin, Okla. left today for a trip to Grand Canyon, then to return to their home. Bill Keeler, of San Francisco, a former Gallup resident, has been visiting friends here for several days.

Mrs. Barbara Cotton Seymour and her guests Mr. and Mrs, Jack Cot- ion of Long Beach, attended the Hopi Snake dance today. Joe Worthy of Albuquerque, formerly with KAWM here, is in Gallup on a combination business and pleasure trip. Guests of Mrs, Frances Raestle are her daughter, Mrs.

Andy Casna, and children, Rose Marie, Virginia and Buddy, of Jerome, Ariz. They plan to remain until Sunday. Mrs. Harold Scoter, the former Miss Frances Golick, left yesterday to join her husband in Dodge City, Kansas, where they will live. Miss Margaret Junker visited 1 severa i clays.

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mullins of. Grand Junction, who Jived in Gallup for several years, -left yesterday after visiting their daughter, Mrs. Giovanetli at Allison for M.

Mills of the Fire Company Adjustment Bureau in Albuquerque is here for a few days on a business trip. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beecham of Newton, Kansas, house guests for the last few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Ralph Witzke, left today for their home. hod been weeks. on vacation for three Urges Vets Apply For Compensation Willinm C. Alexander, liaison officer for the New Mexico depart- ent of Vctei'atw of Foreign Wars, djiy urged nil World War veterans who liave failed to apply for adjusted compensation to see him at once tit the Ceremonial hogon. Alexander pointed out presidential veto of a bill extending time for curnpensfiftan implications left in Jim, 2, 1940 deadline for veterans to file.

CCC Boy's Doatli Mysterious LAS CRUCES 0-V) The body of John (JonzAlrs, Las Crucos CCC cn- rftJJpt 1 Memphis, found dend in park under mysterious circumstances today. Memphis officers werfc holding a fellow enrollce for investigation. i Four Are Injured In Strike Battle SOUTH BARRB, deputy sheriffs and at least two other men were injured by thrown rocks last night in a pitched battle between 150 strike sympathizers and triends in Albuquerque several days last week. Harris Fay of Elgin, Illinois, who resided, here two years ago, spent the weekend at the Rev. H.

A. Clark home. He is enroute to Los Angeles to attend a Bible institute. Mr, and Mrs. Hugh Boyd arrived home Saturday night after an extended visit in Michigan.

They were detained there on account of the illness of Mrs. Boyd's sister, Mrs. Orcutt, who has visited here several limes. Miss Gertrude Gieson returned Sunday Irom a two months' vacation spent in Minneapolis with relatives. She attended summer school at the Minnesota State University while at home, August Rudeau Jr, returned Saturday from New Vork City where he has been visiting friends and attending the fair for the past two months.

H. B. Liebler and son of Hartford, Conn, visited at the Episcopal Mission Sunday and conducted the services in the Rev. Helms" absence. Mr.

and Mrs. A. W. Williams and son, Clark, Tucson, who resided here some years ago, were reservation callers Friday. Mr.

and Mrs. John Walker and Jake Lloyd moved away from here Monday, going to Alamogordo, N. The Rev. Fred Button of New Jersey was a guest at the Episcopal Mission recently. Miss Alice Finch, who is girls' adviser at Ignacio, Colo, spent the weekend with her friend, Miss Anna Sullivan, i Dr.

and Mrs. A. Scheinmel expect' to leave soon -for Kayenta, where the doctor will be stationed, Mrs. Ben HHderbrand has returned from Oklahoma where she was 11 railed on account of the illness of I her mother. tions were not designed to "run any 75 men attempting to go to work one's car off the road, but to make at the struck Barre Woo! Combing our highways safe for all of us to Company, drive on." He said the fee for inspection should be as reasonable as possible, but thinks inspections can not be too rigid.

Paralysis Danger Green Mountain Strikers Win Union Shop for AFL DENVER (IP) An agreement for a union shop effective Sept, 15 was reached today in the six-weeks' strike of American Federation of Labor unions at Green Mountain Regarded As Slim dam, where seven men were wound- of an (JP) Chances paralysis outbreak this area vc- described as "slim" by healt. authorities today, as they continued to keep under observation 100 children exposed while at camp near here recently. An eight-yoar-old boy who 'became ill with the disease after returning from the camp last week was reported In good condition. He had attended the camp at the Presbyterian Sandia campgrounds, where a total of about 300 persons were believed to have been District HoaJlh Officer J. O.

Long said nothing definite could be known for two or three weeks. Life Insurance Pays $1,379,000 in State New Mexico families received an ol $1,379,709 from life insurance companies in settlement of death claims in 1938, according to figures released today. Payments were made to (ne beneficiaries of 523 policies in New Mexico, Payments to the families of deceased New Mexico pollcyholdcra amounted to an average of $114,976 per month last year. Too Late to Classify pnir eye glasses and case. Reward.

Return to Independent. unshod buckskin horse In Zuni Mountains near Sawyer, Hausnrr Stnr brand, with saddle, bridle nnd pack. Notify Tony ttnus- ncr at Page, or call 43, Gallup, ed in disorders which resulted in military occupation and the disarming of more than 200 special deputy sheriffs. Mrs. S.

Kirkwcod and daughter, Irace, of Long Beach, are ere- visiting relatives for a few days. They are former Gallup residents. WHITE WATER Mrs. Bouma and daughter, Grace, nave returned from a two weeks' trip to Flagstaff. The Rev.

Bouma continued his with a revival lour through several middle western tates. Hanson Jones and family left the first of this week for Texas. The father of Mr. Jones, A former New Mexico resident, returned with them to Ms-home after a two weeks' visit here. Now Showing JOHN HOWARD and HEATHER ANGEL in "Bulldog Drummond's Bride" Coming Friday The First Authentic Picture of Alcatraz "THEY ALL COME OUT" Coming Sunday "THE WIZARD OF OZ" Store at Ruidoso Closed for Taxes SANTA FE Wl Announcement of the closing of.

the J. Y. Branhan store at Ruidoso by the sales tax division for non-payment of "more (han $5,000" in sales taxes was made by Director G. S. Carter today.

Announcing the action, on a dis- traint warrant, Carter said it was taken after un audit disclosed alleged erroneous reports over a 'hree-year period, Branhan was in business at Ruidoso, Clovis, and Portales. GE stands for dependability in electric Hardware and Plumbing Co. WAKE UP YOUR LIVER BILE- MlBiTNH Jut OMrfMb liquid bile into your bomb diUy. la not fiowlni CtMlr, Ttrorf ooddoentxM It dMMTB la the Gu up your itomwh. Mm coartipiUd.

Tfaar whola witem II poisoned you wear, Bunk hud world punk. A mere bovel movement doen't fftt tt tite CAUM. It good, old Uttle Liver Pills to set these two of bile flowing Una roa "up and up." BwnileM, gmtie, wnmi- Stubbornly Nftui oarthlnv Is Your Nose Drying Up? Is your nose dry and itchy due to excessive ofyness or dust In the air? Does the lining of your nostrils feel irritated and You can relieve this condition, in the following easy Just apply a Uttle Mentholatum Into the nostrils. This will bring you wonderful comfort. Mentholatum soothes the irritated mucous membrane, keens it moist, and mates your breathing easier.

Mentholatum is equally beneficial lor sunburn, wlndburn, and cracfced lips. Ask lor Mentriolatum at any drug counter. In jars or tubes. Only 30c, Zrlni ns demand, America has 20 telephones, 30 million automobiles, 40 million radios. It leads the world in the use of electric appliance, automatic heating and other conveniences.

logically, loo, it leads in the use of bank checks. America's banks handle 10,000 checks every minute and have 23 billion dollars of checking eloquent proof that Americans demand Financial convenience, too. Cothe in start an account. BAK'S THE MERCHANTS BANK 23 Years Continuous Service in Gallup and the Trade Territory SAFEWAYSlORES SPECIAL-DO YOUR CANNING NOW Peaches EXTRA FANCY BUSHEL BASKET With Qunrl DOZEN 83c AA.AJVvvvSin^^^Ai^MXVVVS'^A^yvuUV^rvV^Vi^AAn. SUGAR Fine Grnnulntod Beet POUND cumi BAG 69c 155 JAR LIDS Kerr Mason Regular, 3 DOZEN FOR Pure Apple Cider.

Bring Your Container. GALLON Peaches Available at Both Safeway, Stores At 1:00 P. M. Thursday..

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