Deming Armistice Rodeo Group Forming Nov 30
Enthusiasts backing the first annual Reming Armistice Rodeo meet at Deming Boosters Club to organize a permanent Deming Armistice Rodeo Association. A November 30 meeting is planned for all interested in forming committees, setting officers, and expanding the rodeo program to include a county fair style exhibit with prizes. Admission set at 5 dollars per person or firm.
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Deming Boosters’ club
Deming
Mimbres Valley
Boosters’ Club
Deming Armistice Rodeo Association
southwest
Deming Veterans Open Bid on Coal Carloads
The Disabled Veterans' Club of Deming opened bids on carload coal lots but took no action, to be reconsidered at a meeting next Monday. Officers report 17 men located in Deming in two weeks. inquiries pour in from others seeking to settle there. Secretary Frank C. Nagle resigned, Cecil Johnson succeeding. An important meeting is set for next Monday at 3 p.m. at club rooms. membership now about 86 to 90.
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Deming
C. Nagle
Cecil Johnson
Scott Exhibits Large Pie Melons at Local Offices
Dr W A Scott delivered three large melons from the Scott ranch near Hondale to the chamber of commerce The Headlight and his office at 212 South Silver Avenue The 65 pound melon and the 62 pound melon along with an 87th pound specimen are described as symmetrically shaped and intended as a substitute for apple pie the unusual display highlights local agricultural produce and innovation.
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W. A. Scott
chamber of commerce
South
Silver avenue
Scott ranch
Hondale
Christmas Edition of Deming Headlight Prep Under Way
Preparations are under way for the Christmas edition of The Deming Headlight to appear on Friday December 16. New season advertising cuts have been ordered and will arrive soon for advertiser selection. No colored cover will be used. special seasonal articles will mix with local reading matter as management seeks to carry a message about Christmas gifts from local stores and advertiser cooperation.
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Deming Headlight
Deming Council Tightens Enforcement Against Underage Drinkers
Mayor R F Hamilton ordered strict enforcement of the city liquor ordinance after a special council meeting. Trustees urged police cooperation to stop bootlegging and youth drinking around Deming, with officials pledging funding for a park caretaker and improved lighting at the courthouse grounds.
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R. F. Hamilton
Vickers, Field and
Raithel
Deming
Vickers
board of trustees
Henry Raithel
Jas. A. Kealy
Hamilton
campaipo
t he board of trustees
Kenly
altao
court house
C. B. Morgan
Jas, A- Rhea
Dick Headrick Marries Esther Smith in Court House Ceremony
Dick Headrick and Miss Esther Smith wed Wednesday in a quiet ceremony at the courthouse presided by Justice Rogers. Headrick, a World War I veteran, was overseas and later incapacitated by illness.
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Dick Headrick
Esther Smith
dr. Rogers
court house
Mr. Headrick
California man recovering after operation at Ladies' Hospital
Shelton of Pixley California who had an appendectomy last Thursday at the Ladies Hospital is rapidly improving and will soon leave. He and his wife were traveling by wagon from Kansas to California but must finish by train due to his weakened condition after surgery, after selling the team and wagon here.
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A. Shelton
Pixley
Calif
Ladies’ Hospital
Kansas
California
Missionary Society Plans Another Bazaar
The Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist church will hold the annual bazaar on December 10. The venue is not yet decided but will be announced within a few days.
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The
Women’s Missionary Society of the Methodist church
Let Us Give Thanks on Thanksgiving Day
A 19th century style exhortation urges gratitude and acknowledgment of blessings. It contrasts peace and plenty with world ills and calls for devotion to God, charity, and reciprocal thanks as a civic and spiritual duty. The passage emphasizes health, education, and enlightenment as gifts from the Creator and ends with a call to give thanks.
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turkey
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toxn
Remodel Theatre to Hold Weekly Dances
W. W. Wilcox, manager of the Broadway Theatre, will remodel Remodel Theatre to hold weekly dances each Saturday after the final show. The front section will be leveled and extended to about a 50 foot dancing floor with planed smooth flooring. The first dance is set for tomorrow night with 7 to 8 pm film showings. second-show patrons may dance free then pay after. A five piece orchestra is secured and weekly similar arrangements follow. Private parties may use the floor during the week by arrangement with Wilcox.
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W. W. Wilcox
Broadway Theatre
Wilcox
Bring Horses for Cavalry
Captain Clyde Earl Ely of Troop C and Stable Sergeant Jesse Kelly traveled to Fort B last Friday to select horses for the local cavalry unit. The chosen horses will be sent back immediately for the men’s use and training. Mrs. Ely accompanied the trip to El Puyo.
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Clyde Earl Ely
Jesse Kelly
Fort B
Captain Ely
Court orders 8000 stocks to be destroyed by marshal
United States Marshal Lee Romero is ordered to destroy liquor stocks seized in several state districts. Nine cities named for destruction tours include Deming, Albuquerque, Roswell, Columbus, Carlsbad, Silver City, Clayton and Alamogordo. The Deming item list lists 14 pints unlabeled whiskey seven quarts tequila half a pint alcohol and two quarts tequila from the Anna Z Liggette case and one pint whiskey from the J W Peyton case.
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United States
Deming
Albuquerque
Roswell
Columbus
Carlsbad
Silver City
Clayton
Alamogordo
Lee Romero
Anna Z. Liggette
J. W. Peyton
Past Master's Night at Deming Lodge 32
The Deming Lodi No 32 A F & A M held a Past Master's Night led by former officers including A W Pollard Worshipful Master and A D Tyler Senior Warden. Dr J G Moir Junior Warden, A A Tenike Secretary, Edw Tevnington Senior Deacon, Otto Feupold Junior Deacons, C G Sage and H B Green Stewards, J H Lenoir Tiler. A buffet lunch followed the meeting.
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Deming Lodi No. 32
A. FP
A. MM
A.W. Pollard
A. D. Tyler
J. G. Moir
A. A. Tenike
Edw. Tevnington
Otto Feupold
C. G. Sage
H. BD
Green
stewarts
J. H. Lenoir
titer
Entertain at Bridge by Mrs Mahoney and Mrs Meyer
Mrs J A Mahoney and Mrs Henry Meyer entertained at bridge yesterday at the former’s home. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion and refreshments were served during the afternoon.
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J. A. Mahoney
Henry Meyer
bridge 4
Rodeo Contender Shot By Narcotic Officer in El Paso
Billy West, rodeo participant, was shot and killed in a scuffle with narcotic agent Samuel Woolston in El Paso after arresting him for possessing 12 ounces of morphine. Woolston says West grabbed the pistol. West’s supporters claim the weapon discharged accidentally or Woolston fired first. Three suspects were detained in Deming amid the investigation, with one man George Wallace noted as escaping. other arrests tied to Harrison Act probes.
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Billy West
Deming
Samuel Woolston
El Paso
West
Woolston
George Walelace
W Shennan
Van Lo Switford
Frank Gusky
ygcone
Gusky
Car thieves rampage through Deming in a spree
Deming residents report a wave of thefts targeting autos and accessories over the past week. A Buick roadster belonging to Mrs. Adil Deckert was salvaged after thieves failed to start it. Suspects Bob Porter and J L Moon were arrested near Tunis schoolhouse. Porter remains silent. Other thefts include tires from a car outside a church and a Ford Garage inventory of tools and items from stored vehicles. Sheriff Smver and deputies vow more arrests as they warn owners to take precautions.
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Deming
A.dil Deckert
robery
Porter
A.B. Daniel
Baptist church
Ford
PLL
Smver
toure
Stewardship Team Hosts Conference at Local Church
A county rural schools exhibit praised by visitors as the “Stewardship to us of the United Christian Missionary Secrets” conference opens at the Christian church Monday. Dean of Menver Yorry King and Dr. Drummond lead school work heads to attend. Mrs Wills Bell and aides note parent support boosts rural education efforts.
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ing
Menver
Yorry King
Drummond
India
Ruebush Raises Second Crop of Irish Potatoes
Ruebush has finished harvesting the second crop of Irish potatoes on an acre east of town. The yield reached about 7000 pounds, chiefly Irish Cobbler, with some red varieties. Quality matched the first, with firm, well shaped potatoes. Most of the second crop will be kept for seed for next year, likely occupying more ground.
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Ruebust
Ruebush
Miner Exhibit At East Pine St Draws Deming Seekers
M Nord, manager of Bi Metallic Mining Milling Co, opens a miners exhibit on East Pine Street. It features ore samples from Luna, Grant, Sierra and Hidalgo counties, highlighting principal ore types. The display, arranged to attract passersby, has drawn many mining visitors from Deming, with seating provided for longer study.
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M. § Nord
East Pine street
Lunas
Grant
Sierra
Hidalgo
Deming
El Paso Teams to Resume Return Game with Deming High
El Paso will host a return football game against Deming High today. The earlier El Paso win left the supremacy question in doubt, making tonight’s matchup a test to determine the better team.
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EL PASO
DEMING HIGH
FA Paso
Deming
Christian Science Lecture Attended in Silver City
Mrs Edw Pennington and companions motored to Silver City on Monday afternoon to attend a lecture on Christian Science led by Dr Tutt, official lecturer of the Mother Church in Boston, delivered that evening.
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Edw. Pennington
EB. R. Vallandigham
Edgar May
Eugene Austin
W. H. Cobb
Verna May Hines
Silver City
Tutt
Boston
Ladies Win Rodeo Prizes On Pine Street Road Drive
A Saturday morning Pine Street contest required entrants to drive cars up to a line from various angles, forward and backward. Mrs. Fred Sherman won first prize, Mrs. Leni Weaver second, and Mrs. W H Cobb third. Rupert Cain of Elin Kansas arrives to stay with Dr M F Cain in Deming, after losing both parents recently. C G Sage, Gordon Sage, Ezra Vance, and Howard Connolly plan deer hunting in the Black Range for several days starting tomorrow.
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Pine street
lidney
Fred Sher- Tan
Leni Weaver
W. H. Cobb
Rupert Cain
Elin
Kas
Deming
Dr. M. 4
Cain
C. G. and
Gordon Sage
Ezra Vance
Howard Connolly
Black Range
Deming Rodeo Finance Committee Calls for All Bills
The Deming Rodeo Association finance committee requests all bills tied to the rodeo be submitted promptly to Herman Lindauer or S. C. Skidmore. As the committee winds up affairs it aims to conclude matters in a businesslike, orderly fashion.
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Deming Rodeo Association
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Herman Lindauer
Permanent park for rodeo eyed by Deming leaders
Jas A Rhea, chair of the Luna County commissioners, backs converting a 20 acre Deming High School demonstration farm south of the high school into a permanent athletic park. He notes revenue from leases could cover taxes and fund park construction, with facilities for football, baseball, running tracks, and rodeo events. Endorsements have come from other locals, and groups may form to present a plan to the school board ahead of next year’s rodeo.
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Luna county
Jas. A. Rhea
county conmissioners
Deming
Deming High school
Tyra rodeo 1
Camp Cody
Rhea
pling
Two Held for Trial on Liquor Charges
Jose Ramos and Frank Dunupan were arrested last week on charges of violating the prohibition law and were held by U. S. Commissioner B. Y. Mc Keyes for a hearing on December 7, their bond fixed at 750 dollars each. Arrests were made by A. L. Gregg of Albuquerque, chief prohibition enforcement officer.
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Jose Ramos
Frank Dunupan
U. S
B. Y. McKeyes
A. L. Gregg
Albuquerque
Deer hunt opening near mountain town set for Sunday
J. T. Hunter, Tom Farmer, Slim Siler and H. Walker left Wednesday for the mountains to be on the ground for the opening deer hunt next Sunday.
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J. T. Hunter
Tom Farmer
Slim Siler
H. Walker
Luna Stockmen Ship Cattle Worth 60000 Dollars
Jas W Phillips shipped 80 head of one two and three year old cattle to Mullins Stevens Denver with another train due next Wednesday. Cattle bought from multiple estates including Doolittle Graver McSherry Montoya Moore Rus sell and Schwartz. Total cattle shipped this week plus 054 head by Birchfeld and others brings 2029 head to Danver totaling about 60000 dollars for distribution among contributing cattlemen. Phillips traveled to El Paso yesterday related to shipments from local yards this week.
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Jas. W. Phillips
Mullins & Stevens
Denver
Mr. Phillips
W. P. Birchfeld
Steve Birchfield
Ed Cox
Cambray cate
Danver
Phillips
El Paro
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