Mobile X Ray Units Bring Free Health Screenings in 1946
The Hidalgo County mobile X ray unit offered free two minute screenings for residents over fifteen. Readings noted lung cancer and diseases, as per New Mexico Health Department guidance. The program began in 1946, expanding statewide from Albuquerque, with Santa Fe producing films.
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Hidalgo County
Hidalgo
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Hidalgo Coun
Santa Fé
Dr. Zavadsky
Leaders Hold School Instruction for Scouts and Brownies
A sequence of activities is planned for Saturday April 2 including an 9: a.m. coffee at Hotel Hi oy, a meeting at the high school home lounge, a 1:00 p.m. lunch to be determined, and a 3:00 p.m. meeting in the Ec lounge for Scout leaders and others. Mrs. Margaret Jones and other Silver City scouts will speak, with Cal and 297-I for further information.
Elks Event Features House of David Orchestra
An Elks gathering on April 2 hosts guests and a six piece ensemble. The House of David from Ben er Michigan performs with a trombone artist and music fills the evening.
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Elks
Orchesne
House of David
Bener
Michigan
City Council Adopts Resolution To Pave Streets
City council approves a pavement project for streets with curb and gutter. The correction notes property owners face about 300 dollars for a 50 foot lot covering half the paving and curb, payable over ten years or in cash on completion, saving interest.
Two Women Thieves Lead Sheriffs Dept Chase
The County Sheriff's department chased two women who refused to identify themselves after being suspected of stealing a camera from a Deming drug store. A radio tip from Deming police triggered a roadblock east of town, catching women matching the description. The pair declined to provide names or residence, insisting the sheriff seek elsewhere for information.
Baptist Church Names New Minister in Lordsburg
Rev. Robert Roy Harvey is introduced as the new pastor of the First Baptist church in Lordsburg. He comes from Bayard where he led the First Baptist Mission, and has spent 16 months as a Spanish missionary in Grant County with the Home Mission Board. He holds degrees from Shelton College and New Mexico Western College and studied at Winona Lake School of Theology and the University of San Marcos in Peru. He and Mrs Harvey have two children born in Peru.
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Robert Roy Harvey
First Baptist Church
Lordsburg
Harvey
Bayard
First Baptist Mission
Home Mission Board
Southern Baptist Convention
Grant County
Shelton College
New York City
Winona Lake School
Dinner Hostess Names In Local Social
Mrs C B Austin hosted a Sunday dinner for Mrs Menselle Messecar Mrs George Trimble Mrs Carrie Finley Mrs J A Gary and Miss Margaret Austin in a social gathering reflecting local community ties.
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C. B. Austin
Moselle Messecar
George Trimble
Carrie Finley
J. A. Gary
Margaret Austin
Local Churches To Screen Religious Film On Easter
Protestant churches sponsor a film titled I Beheld His Glory released from the Board of Missions to be shown Easter Sunday evening. The feature follows Cornelius the Centurion and key life of Christ events ending with the Resurrection, seen as a fitting climax to the Attendance Crusade.
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Board of Missions
Cornelius the Centurion
Thomas
Christ
Jerusalem
Gethermane
Weather Delays Local High School Track And Tennis Work
Cold blustery conditions hindered workouts for the high school track and tennis squads. Coaches Goodman and Smith report limited event selection due to weather and sickness, delaying assessment of this year’s track prospects and district material.
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Goodman
Smith
Lordsburg
Lordsburg Bands Earn Top Ratings At District Festival
Lordsburg senior band earned first division ratings at the district music festival while the high school chorus received second division honors. Horn quartet members Patsy Crouch Charla Kamstra Linda Moseley and Marlon Deaton performed on the Honor Recital.
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Lordsburg
Patsy Crouch
Charla Kamstra
Linda Moseley
Marlon Deaton
Janice Malott
Ada Jean Jackson
Lynn Tyler
Lalu Graham
Myrna Lunt
Brasi
Sonny Richards
Frank Chavez
Lonnie Nally
Bill Barnes
Bucky Powell
Jackie Galusha
A. A. Richards
Alan Koff
Harry Galusha
Sherwood Culberson
Wesley Freeburg
Broda MecAlister
Arnold Nard
Tourist Host School Highlights Visitor Revenue And Media
The Tourist Host School event on March 29 featured Joseph A. Bursey, State Tourist Bureau Director, stressing tourism as a major revenue source for New Mexico and its cities. He noted repeat travel makes up about thirty five percent and urged keeping visitors longer to showcase local attractions.
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Joseph A. Bursey
State Tourist Bureau
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