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The Taos Newsi
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2 THE TAQS NEWS Thursday, July 23, 1964 Taos Loeivedoivn (Continued from Page One) job," but also to blend in with its surroundings. A panel of outstanding architects from across the made these election. nation Artists are more highly re- i garded in New Mexico than they are in New York. Take this headline which recently appeared in ion: the Rochester Times-Un- New Manager Of Taos Animal Shelter Named John Manuel Fernandez of Santa Fe will take over the operation of the Taos Animal Shelter on Saturday, Aug. officials of the Shelter announced today.

He will replace Dr. Orauman Wiksten, who has managed the Shelter for the past three years. Dr. Ciratiman said his future plans are indefinite, but that he has submitted a number of applications for teaching posts in veterinary medicine, Fernandez, although not a vet- "Public Hanging For Artists" Although New Mexico ranks 37th among the states in er nar jan, las bee tra nec i in lation, it ranks 27th in the num-; anima i shelter care by nis broth ber of scientists employed here r-in-law, Emery Gerzanich -some 2,200. It ranks 10th ini who has chflrge of the the nation in the number of earth scietists employed and only 12 states boast more physicists and astronomers.

Town Budget Climbs The 1964-65 Fiscal yeaf Taoscal years $4,412 according to Town budget approved Tuesday is $2,340 higher than for last year. A total of $183,517 is planned for operation of the city for the present fiscal year 1964-65. Last year's budget was $181,177. Current assessed valuation of the town is $2,287,910, up $44,851 from last year's valuation of $2,243,059. Revenue from property taxes is $4,438, up $26.00 from last fls- Santa Fe Animal Shelter for many years.

Fernandez, after a long naval trained by career, has been Gerzanich in the care, feeding, clipping, bathing of animals and other shelter operations. One reaction we got while witnessing the GOP National Convention on tv the other night: Gov. Nelson Rockefeller, while attempting to make a five-minute speech. Gov. Nelson Rockefeller, in presenting an amendment to thej come to "twice each "week" platform in criticism of extrem-; Their schedu will be announ- ist groups, was treated by cec ater fellow delegates as if he were! the president of the Chamber of! Commerce addressing an AFL-1 CIO convention.

Good Fishing At Hatchery, But Don't Gel Caught A Questa resident went fishing at a fisherman's paradise Sunday night but, unfortunately, he got caught. Ben R. Shepardson Molly Rivera, city clerk. But the single largest Increase in nue is from the gasoline tax of $17,464 Which was $11,890 last year. Oddly enough, however, parking meter revenue Is $363 from last year's $8,030.

licenses for the year just ended amounted to $8,973.13 compared with $6,571.24 for fiscal year 62-63. For the same periods refuse removal brought in $4,633 compared with the previous $3,984. Total revenue from all sources is $67,624.89, an increase of $12,970.57 over last year's $54,654.32, Officials attending the annual budget meeting Tuesday were Mayor Jesse Vigil, Town Clerk Molly Rivera, Town Councilmen Palemon Martinez and Sam V. Martinez, Ernest Martinez, man- caught fishing in a pond at the Red River Hatchery Sunday night, after receiving an earlier warning that the area was ager of the water and sewer department, and Luis Fernan- was dez, chief, local government di- The Taos Shelter will continue "off limits." in operation daily. Arrange-j He pleaded guilty before Jus- ments have been made to havej ce ea ce C.

F. Boyer on two doctors from the Mauro Vet- Monday and was fined $100 plus erinary Hospital in Espanola $30,000... (Continued from Page One) McBride Construction Com-; pany of Farmington is already! on the scene at the old Safeway! ing assistance. Building in Taos. transforming Governor Sandoval, comment- it into the new home of the First; State Bank.

Kurt Ziebarth passed the real estate broker's exam held in Albuquerque recently. ing on the agreement, said that it was again a recognition of the historic irrigation systems 1 established by the Pueblo de and the ancient water uses by our neighbors in Arroyo Seco 1 and Des Monies. He said that it would be use- mittee. Mario L. Cardenas, formerly parole officer in Raton, has been hired as contact officer for the ful to everybody's understanding Veterans Service Commission.

to rcca the words of Severino I Martinez, who as Governor in Fines and court costs levied stated The Puebl de by Justice of Peace C. F. Boyer! Taos llas en ed agreement on during the period June 15 to July the llse of water with Arr costs. Hatchery Foreman Artie Grant and employe Allen Vickrey spotted the man fishing in the restricted area. They reported catch.

he had made a good VIVA (Continued from Page One) resident studied under Celia Olvera of Denver. Arrangements for his appearance this week were A7r7ba made by Mrs. Ramon Hernandez, a member of the Fiesta entertainment corn- vision of the New Mexico partment of Finance and Administration. Gas Service Plans Revealed Friday, July 24 8118 p.m.) foreign Film Festival, "A Summer to ftemember," (Russian) Ranches Theater 7:30 p.m., "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," Taos Theater Saturday, July 25 9 a.m., 3 p.m., Indian Dances, Taos Pueblo 8:15 p.m., Foreign Film Festival, "A Summer To Remember (Russian) Ranches Theater. 77:30 p.m., "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," Taos Theater Monday, July 27.

8:30 p.m., Two old-time melodramas, TAA Stables Theater Sunday, July 2fi 9 a.m., 3 p.m., Indian dances, Taos Pueblo Fiesta Queen's Contest Marked By Beauty, Personality Talent a contest fer quesfl of La Fiesta de la Relna, at the auditorium of the Harwood Pourtda- tlon of the University of New Mexico, the night of July 15, twelve Taos girls presented 'a superb combination of beauty, personality and talent. Finalists and their sponsors were Sylvia Struck, Ragland's Cafe; Frances Mares, Taos National Guard; Anna- Marie Espinosa, Washam Gas Company; Evelyn Romero, Rohrbaugh Jewelry and Gifts; and Arabella Wheaton, Plaza Radio and TV. The choice -for Queen is to be kept a secret by the Jaycees until the crown Is placed on the head of the lucky girl in coronation ceremonies Taos plaza, the evening of July 23. Contest Judges were Edmundo R. Delgado, George Gonzales, both of Radio Station KDCE, Santa Fe; Ann Clark, women's editor of The New Mexican, and her husband, Joe Clark, garden editor of the same newspaper, Santa Fe; and Joseph S.

Cha- VFW Organizes Post In Questa Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7688 has recently been organized in Questa. It bears the name "Jose A. Mondragon" Post, in honor of the Questa Plans for installation of natur- war vetm)1 who was killed al giw Northern zales, Armando Grine, Andres A. LaForatt, Aurelio Maestas, Jose B. Ortega, Nick E.

Ortega, Marcelino Martinez, Antonio J. Trujillo, Santiago E. Ortega, Aaron Rael, Bolivar P. Rael, New Mexico communities at a cost of approximately $1.5 million were revealed today by Southern Union Gas Company. The firm was recently granted approval by the State Public Service Commission to provide service to Taos and Ranches de Taos in Taos County; and Hernandez, Chamita, San Juan Pueblo, Alcalde, Velarde, and Dixon 20, totaled $1,982.

Seco, El Prado and the Town of Taos. No one can jeopardize The Red River Fish Hatchery wa our. neigh- put 200 pounds of trout in the little Rio Grande at Pot Creek this week, and another pounds at Cabresto Creek. 200 bors and ourselves. The 1 a embodies the historic practices and customs of our forefathers and the early Spanish settlers.

"The Pueblo Indian Council believes that what we do will live on that what we have we believe should be done. We are moved out of consideration of the needs of friends and neighbors and ourselves. People in future years will benefit, not just today." Historically, the Tenorio ditch diversion on the Rio Lucero dates back to 1700 A.D. In 1818, the amount of water which 1 pass through the hub of an old Mexican wagon wheel was used to divide the water. age 5, has since been living with 1 The present headgate was con- relatives, structed by the Bureau of In- The seven-year-old girl, who dian Affairs in 1950.

It divides was severely burned, is un-, the water in accordance with the dergoing treatment at Bernalillo I Tenorio Tract decision of 1934, County Indian Hospital. which provides that 18 per cent Taos County residents wishing, of the water shall go to the Arro- to contribute household articles yo Seco and Des Monies water or wearing apparel for the fam-: users and 11.8 per cent of the ily are asked to contact the Pub-i water shall go to the Pueblo lie Welfare office here. users on the Tenorio Tract. Home Articles Clothing Sought For Penascoans The American Red Cross is conducting a drive to collect clothing and household articles for a Penasco family, whose home furnishings and personal possessions were wiped out in a fire last May. The Jimmy Romero family, which includes three girls, ages four, seven and 10, and a boy, action during World War jciaudio Rael, Eloy E.

Rael, Listed below are the names of Ezequiel Rael, Moises J. Rael, Joes J. Rael, Jose A. Romero, the charter members: and Octavino F. Romero.

Joe E. Cisneros, Jose R. Cis- overseas veterans wishing to neros, Lee Cook, Thomas M. Cook, Arsenio Gallegos, Feli- La Jara, Cola. Follffwlfig their assembly on stage, each girl was presented Individually, one read a short story she had written, others cited poetry and talked on the history and traditions of Taos, while another snowed a sports dress and a handiwork Item she had made, and still another appeared in a lovely gown she had created.

Asked by the judges what they would do with a million dollars, radically all replied that they would use some of it to further their education, that of brothers and sisters, help their parents, travel and save a portion, while several said they would also buy a car. One stated that she would invest the fortune until her judgment In spending became more mature. Questioned on their reaction to the topless bathing suit, the girls unanimously expressed disapproval. One felt that it "seems to be more of a joke than anything else." In general the ir hobbies turned out to be read- ng and sewing, along with some outdoor a ct i i i es including horseback riding. Wth the exception of two, the girls wore long dresses in white or pastel tones, a few in sheath line, but mostly in bouffant silhouette.

Well modulated voices and discrimination in minimum makeup were other points in the contestants' favor. From blonde to brunette, all were of Spanish ancestry. join the new post are requested to contact Tony Romero, act- mon Garcia, Charles 0. Gon- ing quartermaster. The natural gas firm will construct about 56 miles of natural gas transmission pipeline plus a distribution system in each of the communities served.

The An added treat for Fies- pipeline is estimated to cost ta-goers this year is the ro- about $1 million while the distri- deo which will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Friday and Saturday afternoon on Jack Cunnyngham's new fair grounds on So. Pueblo St. A All the sights, smells and thrills of the rodeo will be present as the cowboys test their skill in bareback rid ing, saddle bronc riding, bull dogging and calf roping. 1 Dennis Stock, photograp her for Holiday Magazine will arrive in Taos Thursday to take photographs of the Fiesta. Distributed by Southwest Dlst.

Santa Ft button systems will cost an estimated $464,190. Consumers along the route of the proposed pipeline would also receive the gas service, under Southern Union's petition. The order issued by the PSC said, "Excess capacity of Atomic Energy Commission's pipeline from the San Juan Basin is available to petitioner under its contract with the Atomic Energy Commission, and vill be sufficient to supply gas the proposed consumers. SHOW TIME IN TAOS! PLAZA July 23, Thursday SOUTH PACIFIC 1 July 24, 25, 24, 27 4 BIG DAYS 'THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN' starring Debbie Reynolds July 28, 21. 30, Tue-Wed-Thurs 'THE SKY ABOVE, THE MUD BELOW (Incredible but true! it exists today!) KIT CARSON DRIVE-IN July 23, 24, 25, Thur-Fri-Sot Joan Crawford In "STRAIT-JACKET" "VOODOO ISLAND" July 26, 27, 28, Sun-Mon-Tue Troy Donahue in "A DISTANT TRUMPET" "PAPA'S" DELICATE CONDITION" Wednesday.

July SPANISH MOVIE Luis Agullar Julio Aldama en "VUELVEN LOS HALCONES" Thursday, July 30th "THE INCREDIBLE MR. LIMPET!" i VIVA LA FIESTA! for your early shopping convenience during Fiesta we will open from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. only on Saturday, July 25th. Reopening Monday, July 27th.

Arc Saturdays At 1 p.m. I West Plow Lumb.r Pivifioi on id. iVIVA LA Fl FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE WE ARE OPEN ALL DAY ON SUNDAYS WIENERS BACON EGGS Swift's All Meat Schwarrxman's Sliced Ends Pieces Grade-A-Medium HILLS BROS. COFFEE 1 Lb. Con PET CARNATION MILK CRYSTAL Beet Sugar 10 Lb 809 ic Gold NO.

can Orange Drink Potato Chips Corn Meal Lard Circus Fruit Punch Grope, 44 01. can Meads Big 11 01. Boa 2 Lb. Bo 9 i In Lb. Carton Salad Dressing 9 fflb 10 each Cream 303 CM Klmbell't No.

303 Con Pork Beans Mustard Lettuce Crisp Heqtf Fab Otttrqenl Ltrg. "ihtp Hit litHt with tht big vokwi" SAND'S GROCERY MARKET WASHAM OAS COMPANY LP Oai ftafiii M. PL NEW MEXICO STATE FAIR WGTsTSHdW IN NtVf MiXiCO SEPT. 17-27 11 BIO DAYS AND NlTEt ALBUQUERQUE YOUR ENTRY CAN WIN AN AWARD AT THE PAIR 3140,000 IN PREMIUMS ENTRY DEADLINE AUG. 20 WRITE FOR BIG 1964 PREMIUM BOOK P.

O. Box 8546 Albuquerque, N. SUMMER SHIPMENTS JUST ARRIVED ALL PRICES SLASHED BIG 18-FOOT, VALUE ATA SMALL CAR PRICE NOBODY MATCHES OUR FAST LOW-INTEREST FINANCING your ChryiUr dealer-tit of flit big tar men PUEBLO MOTORS SANTA FE ROAD, TAOS.

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