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Newspaper

Deming Headlight

Location

Deming, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1921

Page

1

Renominated directors to run in April school election

On April 6 a school election will select three directors for the district. Incumbents J. G. Cooper J. C. Watson and J. A. Mahoney were unanimously chosen to succeed themselves. The article praises local schools and urges harmony among school board patrons scholars and teachers to maintain excellence. axkell Dial of New York Life notes policies in New Mexico and a branch in Albuquerque reports the firm wrote over two million dollars in life business last year and holds nearly ten million in force.

chamber of commerce J. G. Cooper J. C. Watson J. A. Mahoney Deming ladiss Camp Cody schoos axkell Dial New New York Life Insurance company New York Life New Mexico Albuquerque Dial

J H Tate Dies After Stroke Or Paralysis

J H Tate a renowned local resident died at the Ladies Hospital at 3 pm Wednesday after suffering a series of strokes beginning last November. He had been a member of the Odd Fellows for 64 years and was buried locally. Survived by one son who was present at his passing.

J. H. Tate Ladies' Hospital Odd Fellows Mr. Tate Pennsylvania Mount Jewell

Deming businessman A Hanna dies after brief illness

A Hanna, a well known Deming businessman, died at his home on South Zine after a short illness. He was 39, a Texas native who moved from Pecos years ago and invested in Deming property. He is survived by his wife and one daughter. Funeral arrangements will be announced after distant relatives are heard from.

A. Hanna Deming South Zine Heinst Texas Pecoa

Mrs Poe Improving at Mayo Bros Hospital

A letter from Miss Ethel Poe to her sister reports their mother is very much improved. Doctors at Mayo Hospital Rochester Minnesota believe she will be completely cured with several months of treatment ahead.

Ethel Poe Mayo hospital Rochester, Minn Poe

Easter Sunday Observed by Deming Churches

Deming churches plan fitting Easter services with decorated halls and symbols of the Resurrection. Preachers will deliver sermons centering on the Living Christ as the season theme. Attendance is expected to be large across all congregations next Sunday.

Deming Deriing

Library Board to Put On Fine Play

The Library board plans a homegrown play to benefit the institution. A local cast and orchestra are being organized to perform When s Feller Needs x Fround, with all proceeds reinvested locally and the aim of making it a permanent musical feature of the city.

Library Board s Feller Rome

Two Specials to Carry Grand Opera Company

The Chicago Grand Opera company led by Mary Garden will travel to the Pacific coast in two special Southern Pacific trains. The 260 performers, including the executive staff, ballet, chorus, and orchestra, will be escorted from El Paso to Los Angeles and San Francisco by SP passenger department staff. They arrive March 80 with 15 baggage cars and 11 sleepers, plus dedicated cars for staff, ballet, chorus, orchestra, and leading artists.

Chicago Grand Opera company Mary Garden Pacific coast Chicago Southern Pacific El Paso Los Angeles San Francisco

Easter Telegraph Messages Rise as Greeting Trend

Easter greetings via telegraph have grown, rivaling Christmas as a time for sending messages of affection. Telegram offices offer special blanks and ready-made messages, with delivery on Easter Sunday morning and sentiment suggestions for senders to choose from.

Gargran

Easter Service Notice for McGrorty Commandery No 4

Sir Knights of McGrorty Commandery No 4 and visitors are to report in full uniform at the Asylum in Masonic Hall by 10 30 Easter Sunday for Easter service at the Episcopal church. Geo D Robinson Commander Edw Pennington Recorder.

TEMPLAR McGrorty Masonic Hall Episcopal church Geo D. Robinson Edw. Pennington

Valencia County Man to Be Warden of State Pen

Governor Mechem announced Placita Jaramillo would be appointed warden of the state penitentiary in Santa Fe to succeed Patrick J. Dugan after Fidel Ortiz’s death. The move comes as Valencia county’s former sheriff takes the penitentiary post.

VALENCIA COUNTY PEN Santa Fe Mechem Placita Jaramillo Patrick J. Dugan Fidel Ortiz

Good Fight Card Billed For Hachita Sunday Night

A boxing program is planned at the Hachita Service Club on Sunday night. Corporal Bis ford and Hurricane Harris are set as the main event, with preliminaries and a battle royal on the card. Separately, at Judge Rogers court, J. O. Drummond was bound over on charges related to cutting fencing and a case involving S W Phillips with a bond set at 1090 dollars pending grand jury action.

Hachita Rogers J. O. Drummond gee W. Phillipa bora

Easter in Jerusalem The Great Oriental Festival Explored

The article describes Jerusalem during Easter as a world famous festival hub. It notes the Holy Light ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, crowds at Jaffa Gate and Bal el Kalil, and the historic sites of Gethsemane and Calvary. It mentions Allenby, Turkish policing, and the mix of visitors from many nations.

Jerusalem Gethsemane Holy Mount of Olives Kidron Mt. Mira Sitti Miriam St. Mary Allenby Gordon Damascus gate Jaffa Wilhelm Hohenzollein Jaffa gate Bal ef Kalil David street Bethlhem Bal el Kalil Calvary

Fine program by M E Missionary Society

The Woman's Missionary Society of the M E church met Friday afternoon at Mrs J W Schurtz home for a regular literary meeting. Mrs C C Rogers led with topics on rural tenancy and landlord relations. Speakers included Mrs Matthews and Mrs Torren. A birthday celebration and refreshments followed, hosted by Mrs Beharts and Mrs Wehmbener for many members and guests.

Woman's Missionary Society of the M. E. chorch Mra. J Benway Bastegnes Masdames Beharts Wehmbener

Boys Supper Event At Vietan Church Tonight

Tonight at the Vietan Church the Christian Girls host a boy’s supper fundraiser. Prizes include a necktie and a tin given as the “teckren” item. Boxes and tickets priced to support the event.

Claud Weast Dies at Home in Deming Age 42

Claud Weast, a healthseeker from Arkansas and Deming resident for seven years, died Monday at his South Diamond avenue home. He was a mechanic by trade, 42, survived by a widow and two grown daughters. Funeral sermon preached by Rev. Mr. Walker of the Methodist church. Community expresses sympathy.

Claud Weant Arkansas South Diamond avenue Walker Methodist church Mr. Walker Weant Deming

Washington poll tax increase described in brief notice

A brief item from Olympia notes a poll tax in Washington will rise to four tenths of a cent. Governor Lonis signs the measure, which becomes effective at an upcoming session. All residents are expected to comply by the May 1 deadline.

Olympia Wash Lonis mi legialetore cbce

Tucker Accepts Position at Yuma

Arie L O Tucker accepts a position with the Pacific at Yuma and begins duties tomorrow morning to sustain his new station. Mr Tucker’s family is moving to Deming for the present, and Tucker wishes it distinctly understood that he is not ruling out his barterre here or Deming for any other known locality.

L. O. Tucker Yuma Mr. Tucker Tack

Road signs and markers arrive for Borderland and Hawkhead highways

The Deming chamber of commerce received an invoice for 250 metal road signs and markers for the Borderland and Hawkhead highways on Wednesday. They will be promptly installed, fulfilling months of promised delivery and aiding travelers and tourists.

Deming

Cornerstone Laying by Masons at Spanish Methodist Church

Masons led by Francis E. Lester of New Mexico laid the cornerstone of the Spanish Methodist church on Hemlock street. Local masons acted as grand lodge with English and Spanish speeches. Officers present included C. Sage deputy grand master, A. Lowe grand senior warden, and others led by Julius Rosch as principal architect.

Hemlock street Mersons Francis E. Lester New Mexico folowing C. ¥. Sage A. H. Lowe Edw. Penington H. D. Green J. G. Moir G. D. Robinson J.C. Watson Rorrest Fielder N.D. Strumaquist KR. R. Ellison J. H. Lenoir Clyde earl Ely Julius Rosch

Florida Oil Company Directors Re-elected

At a stockholders meeting held Friday night at the company offices on East Spruce Street the old board of directors was re-elected with GB. Morgan replaced by Joe Martin. The officers elected include a president, vice president, secretary, and several directors.

Florida Oil company East Spruce street board of invertors GB. Morgan Joe Martin W. cox G. Ds. Hatfield E. L. Morhead F.C. Petersen

Oriental Night at the Majestic Theatre

Oriental night at the Majestic theatre Saturday features Li-Ha Chung the Chinese conjurer in an exhibition of magic. Japanese dances by the Ducettes and Oriental costumes and music add to the Eastern atmosphere. Chung recently concluded a four day run at the Texas Grand theatre in El Paso to enthusiastic crowds.

MAJESTIC THEATRE Li-Ha Chung Ducettes Li-Ho Chung Texas Grand theatre El Paso Mareatic theatre

Lordsburg Hotel Men Buy Deming Hostelry

Walter Mesars and Charles Sulli van, owners of the Holland House in Idaburg, have purchased the Baker Hotel in Deming and will take possession on April 1. They plan extensive alterations and aim to transform it into a chain hotel, expanding their Deming holdings.

Mesars Walter Charles Sullivan Holland House Idaburg Baker ‘Hotel Sullivana Levdaburg

Deming Citizens Forming Boost Club Plan

The second Deming citizen meeting at the community house discussed forming a booster club to counter gloom and lack of civic action. A committee of RL Miller EA Tosten C Hon Dr Ge Young and 8 C Skullmore will prepare a plan for a permanent organization to be reviewed at the next gathering, scheduled for 8 oclock tonight.

Deming B.A. Toxrea John Clark Fred Scott J. Carter Clyde Earl Ely Denne Mitcv hid RL. Miller EA. Tosten. C Skullmore

Declamatory Contest at Junior High School

A junior high declamatory championship was held Friday afternoon under the reading department. Judges Mrs. F D Vickers Mrs. George A Shepard and Rev J J Strickland. Miss Margaret Benway grade eight won first prize an illuminated Kipling Just So Stories. Second place tied between Miss Belle Danning and Miss Edna Crosby. Other contestants included Grace Hume Emily Lucas Esther Robinson Pauline Fox Mathilde Hardaway Annie Kelsey Florence McClanghan Joseph Hume Thomas Green Jack Watson James Mensen Glenn Dennigan Lloyd Parrish.

Hgh hovs Hush School reading department F. D. Vickers George A. Shepard J. J. Strickland Margaret Benway Kipling Belle Danning Edna Crosby Grace Hume Emily Lucas Esther Robinson Pauline Fox Mathilde Hardaway Annie Kelsey Florence McClanghan Joseph Hume Thomas Green Jack Watson James Mensen Glenn Dennigan Lloyd Parrish

Delegates Return From W. O. W. Meeting in Mesa

Bud Hughes and W. E. Leffier return as Deming delegates from a Western Order of World organization head council session in Mesa Arizona. They praise warm hospitality from Deming folks, note quiet business due to cotton slump, expect large cantaloupe and orange crops, and look forward to the next head council in Albuquerque.

Bud Hughes W. E. Leffier Mesa Ariz Deming H. G. Bush W. L Frank Samuels John Lester Nels Elufson Ralph Lyndh W. O. W. wall Albuquerque

Demonstration At Nordhawe Store For Red Star Detroit Stove

A large crowd of housewives attended an all day demonstration at Nordhawe hardware store on Wednesday showing the Red Star Detroit Vapor oil stove. The device reportedly burns kerosene gasoline or distillate and produces immense heat with no smoke or odor, using no wicks. Special terms are offered by the Nord company with the stove purchase.

Red Star Detroit Nordhawe hardware Nord company chase

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