30 Nov 1923
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Newspaper
Deming Headlight
Location
Deming, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1923
Page
1
A fragmented note mentions Thorid and Pridigtor and a Thoriksgiving event. The text appears as a mangled historical blurb with no clear date location or organization.
County commissioners secured a road levy despite state concession limits. Approximately 18000 will be raised by adding a net plate tax along the northeast Denving Igboro route, with 4000 from the county road fund and state highway Commission support. Work is to begin as soon as possible, justified by the project’s need and the commissioners’ commendable decision.
Donald Macmillan recounts a tale from Arctic exploration describing Peary’s push from Greenland to Fort Conyer in Lady Franklin Bay. He explains a crude but functional line using wire and a mouthpiece, detailing a boy’s curiosity and his own observation of a telephonic line that stretched between poles.
Coroner reports from a Paso inquest into a hunting accident that ended in a fatality at a garage. Hurley Thurada investigation outlined key findings and circumstances surrounding the incident.
Poster notes a Junior High theater production titled Motly Goes to Ponryland to be staged in the High School Auditorium December 7. Directed by Miss Cosney, assisted by Mrs Godwin and Miss Bandit. Four principal roles plus a chorus of Furies from lower grades. Tickets ten cents to cover expenses.
The Ladies of the Presbyterian church plan a bazaar and hot luncheon at Tracey restaurant on Pine Street. Dinner will be served at 12 o clock with hot beef, fried sausage and gravy, cabbage salad, hot rolls and butter, pie, coffee, wattles and syrup. Fancy work and home made candy will be for sale.
Miss Shirley Ferguson of Red Cross Headquarters in St. Louis forwards a note to Mrs. EB IT Bickfort chair of Lia County Red Cross praising the timely shipment of 12 Japanese kimonos. The excerpt highlights appreciation for the women who assisted and the swift response to the need for winter garments.
A fragment describes an Eskimo improvising a wire pole and mouthpiece trick with a hat, attempting to rob or surprise a target. The observer notes the method appeared nearly identical to a US incident of differing generation and latitude, ending with the curious note of no hole in the device.
Fragmentary notice from El Paso Texas invites readers to write for free Catholic information. Mentions Catholic Truth Society and a box address in El Paso. Content appears promotional with incomplete postal details and likely mid-century context.
A garbled line laments ongoing trouble with machinery and patience wearing thin. The speaker notes enduring strain and seeks endurance as problems persist, reflecting a tense moment of delay and burden.
Birth announcements report a son born to Mr and Mrs Herbert Holstein last Tuesday the 27th in Deming though the family resides in Hurley. Mrs Coryell formerly Miss Renin Holstein of Deming gave birth on the 19th in Deming. Mr and Mrs Frank Warnick welcomed a daughter on the 5th, and Mr and Mrs Andy Hall had a daughter born on the 2nd. Families extend hearty congratulations to the new parents.
An accord between the United States Department of Agriculture and New Mexico assigns timber on state lands near national forests to state administration. About 215000 acres housing roughly 550 million board feet will be governed under state rules with federal cooperation and cost-shares for officers’ salaries. Similar pact with Arizona has governed cutting across state lands within the Coconino and Tusayan National Forests.
The Baptists of New Mexico inaugurate a campaign for ten thousand dollars to erect a fireproof home on their Portitles property starting Sunday. The facility will welcome children from all denominations without regard to denomination and will admit orphans meeting the requirements. W Stumph, superintendent, Box 485, Albuquerque, oversees the effort.
Maple Street and Copper Age. Bible school at 645 morning service and preaching on the subject Golden Steps Heaven Ward junior Endeavor set by Williams 40 minutes intermediate and senior Endeavors 7:80 evening worship and preaching The Gospel for the Twentieth Century or Do We Need A Pew Gospel Wednesday prayer meeting followed by choir rehearsal Thursday Woman's Missionary meeting led by Mrs Ad Barrecks
An accident Wednesday afternoon, about six am, left Mr and Mrs Joseph Plotner dead after their car rolled on a road near South Hend Ann from California. Mrs Plotner died Tuesday night from brain complications after hospitalization. A daughter arrived from San Francisco to accompany the husband and transport her mother home.
The article reports a local Red Cross quota of 3256 not yet reached after the roll call. It urges all unapproached residents to join, stressing immediate membership to meet the target before the final report to headquarters.
Miss Claudia Smith left Wednesday afternoon for Las Cruces and expects to see the Deming Wildcats vs Las Cruces Bulldogs. A Thanksgiving party is planned Wednesday after school. The SBs presented a play Wednesday morning titled The Setting of Boston with strong costumes reflecting seventeenth century fashion. Miss Ruth Measday has resigned from Deming schools and will start work in Tucson December third. Denting loses a valuable teacher through her resignation. Mr and Mrs Lage from Tucson are visiting Miss Dorothy Taynes and Miss Bess Colvin during Thanksgiving. Mrs Lage is sister of Miss Haynes.
Miss Lucy Reade native of Deming married Robert Narvatez at St. Ann's church Wednesday. Father Van Goethem officiated. A large congregation attended as Miss Reade's choir, the Angelics, sang Sorin's Masa. Hearty congratulations.
A church in the Holy Family parish prepares for a new furnace installation beneath the building. Father Van Goethem will oversee the setup soon, aiming to provide warmth by winter as excavation continues.
The article describes Mr Nichols preparing extensive field tours to Arizona and nearby regions. It notes his twenty years in geological work mainly along the Pacific coast and Mexico and his thorough, experienced approach to the valley investigation awaiting his verdict.
A Florida well scene described as normal with ongoing daily activity. The report notes steady machinery operation and orderly formation remains hard to determine, with some belief in a northeast formation despite no unusual events.
Advices received in the city indicate the Postal Telegraph company plans a four wire line from El Paso to San Bernardino California. Construction is expected to begin about the first of the year with sixty town crews to start work as soon as final arrangements are completed.
Education Week observance delayed a Knights of Pythias program until other groups finished. Attorney John Watson led the evening with speakers including Mrs. Willa Betl County Superintendent of Schools on Rural Schools. Miylam Dial read, Rev J B Brown and Mrs Grees spoke, Mrs Mackieroy played piano, and the De Molay quartet sang Smiles and My Rosary with Mrs C B Morgan at the piano.
Oil companies keep detailed geological maps well maps and production data to study each well. Rock samples are reduced and examined under a microscope to identify fossils minerals and formations aiding the locating of oil and aiding conservation.
A proposed bill from New York's last session punished sellers of toxic liquor blamed for killings. It labeled the act murder and condemned unethical profiteers in the poison trade.
The Woman's Club will oversee the seal sale as part of its charity fund. Prof Martin arranged for seals to be placed at schools under teacher direction. Sixty percent of the proceeds support jovial work and local relief efforts.
The High School stage show by the Women’s Club drew a packed audience in the auditorium. Cast members wore quaint costumes and performed well. Admission was ten cents, with $27 from the door receipts taxed to fund a community Christmas tree for Deming’s poor.
A 500 club was organized at Mrs. LC Berry home in Canbray on November 21, 1923 with a committee of J W Spivey B E Taylor and F M Miller guiding the setup. About 300 was played and refreshments by Dorothy Spivey accompanied by the hostess. The second meeting will be held at Mr. and Mrs. EB Taylor with several attendees listed including Mrs. John Burris I C G Beaty E B Taylor J W Spivey and others.
A letter from Red Cross headquarters requests clarity in The Headlight columns noting cordial cooperation with Anti-Tuberculosis work and that Red Cross has no financial stake. The Christmas seals are sold by the Anti-Tuberculosis Society and sometimes misnamed Red Cross seals, causing confusion.
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