Two Die Result of Friday Auto Accident
As the result of an accident, R.R. Bell, of the Ackmen neighborhood, and his eight-year-old son, are dead.
The tragedy occurred northeast of Achmen Friday when the model T Ford became unmanageable and overturned. It is believed the dropping of a radius rod caused the trouble.
Miner Found Dead, Victim Pneumonia
George Stakich, coal miner who operated a mine near Yellow Jacket, died sometime last Thursday night of pneumonia.
He was found dead in his cabin Friday morning.
Red Cross Asking for Financial Aid
As this is written, the Montezuma chapter American Red Cross has sent the following amounts in response to the telegram for help last week, to the region devastated by floods and tornadoes in eastern Colorado and adjoining states:
"We still have $54.50 to send in order to reach our quota. The national Red Cross made a preliminary appropriation of $10,000."
Pagosa Springs Planning 4th Celebration and Rodeo
Several of the basin towns plan various sorts of 4th of July celebrations this summer, and among them Pagosa Springs is stepping out with a two-day blow-out.
Government Will Loan Money Now to Buy Farm
Recognizing that the main reason farm tenacy has increased steadily in the United States during the past 15 years has been the extreme difficulty for young farmers and tenants to finance land purchases on reasonable terms, the farm credit act of 1935 just approved by President Roosevelt extends until January 1. 1940 the time in which the land bank commissioner may make direct loans to farmers on first or second mortgages.
Cumbres Pass Open
Cumbres Pass was opened to traffic on Saturday, according to information from Pagosa Springs received at the office of the Dolores Star. J.P. Solan went up and made an inspection of the road Saturday and pronounced it fit and safe for travel.
Miss Thomas to Work Here
Miss Maurice Thomas, who returned home last week from Glenwood Springs where she has been teaching domestic science in the high school of that place, has accepted a position with the local relief force and will be employed this summer with the rural rehabilitation division. Miss Thomas' training and experience, and knowledge of the territory admirably fits her for this work.
Not Yet but Soon
Actual operations on a large scale under the four billion dollar work relief act are not expected before July 1. By fall the program will be well under way, reaching the peak this winter, it is stated semi officially.
Work Relief Fund Appeals to Rogers, Revives Memory
"About all this big new, batch of money that is to be spent," remarks Will Rogers, after flying around over the country and taking careful soundings, "you can't possibly spend that much money without giving a lot of people work and you can't give a lot of people work without them spending it."
Fruit Crop Safe but Only Average Yield
To all present appearances, the apple crop in Montezuma Valley is fairly safe and the prospects are there will be about an average pick.
Local Happenings
Mrs. Same Campbell is here this week from Pueblo visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Lynton and other relatives in Dolores.
Glenn E. Barnes, appraiser for the state land board, has been a visitor in Dolores while checking up on the land business in this district. Mr. Barnes makes his headquarters in Monte Vista.
Around Our Town
Frank Baxstrom and Frank Smith came up Saturday afternoon from Shiprock to visit the home folks.
Miss Bernice McNeel has returned to her home at Arriola after spending several days with friends in Dolores.
E. R. Bowen, mechanic at the Musgrave garage, was a Durango visitor Monday.
Bryant Bauer and "Sonny" left Saturday for Boulder where they will visit for a few days. They were accompanied by Mrs. Mac McGalliard and R.G. Allum, of Mancos.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Tucker are in Denver this week looking around for new ideas on how to run a lunch room and to buy new equipment for the popular Coffee Cup. During the absence of the Tuckers, Chuck Marshall, Miss Virginia Rowe, and Mrs. Maple Roelker are managing the establishment.
Mr. and Mrs. Al Hatfield departed Friday evening for Kansas where Mr. Hatfield's brother is critically ill. They planned to make the trip by way of the Million Dollar Highway.
The new Calhoon residence on Central Avenue is nearing completion and it is a credit to the town.
