09 Apr 1965
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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1965
Page
1
A partial, garbled descripton references pension or half pay for teachers after 25 years service. Mentions state policy change and possible liberal rule adopted, but specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
The article notes improving but unsettled fishing conditions across the Southwest from late March into early April. At Elephant Butte anglers caught bass, crappie improved, and catfish on minnows. Caballo and Gila area streams ran high and murky. Roberts Lake drew many trout anglers. Turkey permits are open for applications through April 14 in Santa Fe.
Sew-So presents an all cotton fashion show featuring 1965 fabrics and patterns for 24 hour wear. The Cotton City Sew-So Extension Club hosts with Cotton Extravaganza Friday April 23 at Lordsburg Cafetorium. Collections showcase versatile home sewing with National Cotton Council and McCall's Patterns loan service.
Lordsburg Future Homemakers of America observed F. H. A. Week with a schedule of activities. Teachers day devotion day dress up day publicity Rocky's Day by the high school janitor, Help at Home day and Family Day.
Two Animas High School science projects from the District Fair in Las Cruces qualified for the State Science Fair in Socorro this weekend. Carol Connolly and Phyllis Merrell present What's With The Weather while Garlene Dunagan and Melba Walker demonstrate How to Make Paper. J E Smart leads the Animas High School science team.
Robert A. Williams Sr a longtime Lordsburg postmaster since 1958 shifts to the U S Customs Bureau in El Paso to serve as an export control guard. He begins April 15 after last day at the post office April 2 with 20 years in government service.
The second annual Governor's Conference met in Albuquerque with tours and workshops on tourism and recreation. Speakers included J Hoffman Department of Development director and Jack Campbell Interior Under-secretary, Carver Jr. and Dykeman. The event featured Thunderbird Dancers from Carlsbad and a UNM variety show after the banquet. Lordsburg Chamber representatives Ewing and Franklin Hood attended.
About 1,000 high school and junior high students from New Mexico arrive in Tucumcari for a three day State Convention starting March 25. Lordsburg sending nine students with sponsors, sessions and clinics planned, plus social events including a Get Acquainted Party, dances, a Pit Barbecue Supper, and a final dance at the Youth Center.
H S Students chosen as contestants in the New Mexico Driving Rodeo include James Richardson Scotty Jones and Sherri Huna all sophomores or seniors. The event spans two days with written skills and road tests judged by officials from the New Mexico Bus Drivers Association the New Mexico Carriers Association the State Department of Education and the State Police. Western New Mexico University sponsors the rodeo with scholarships and trophies for winners.
Jesse L. Nard died at his home on Tuesday April 6 after a long illness. Funeral services are set for Friday April 9 at 2 p.m. in Heather Chapel with Rev. Don Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
The Knights of Pythias host an enchilada supper at the K P Hall on Tuesday April 27. Dinner is served from 6 00 to 8 00 p m.
The Animas American Legion sponsors a dance on Saturday April 17 from 9 to late evening. Music will be by the New Mexico Playboys in Animas. Everyone is invited to attend.
Hidalgo County Fair Board and Old Timers Association held a second meeting to set a parade theme Legends and Fairy Tales of Long Ago with Mrs. Victor Lazar as parade chair. Officials seek more float entrants and announce trophies for junior and senior divisions. An advertising committee will coordinate publicity.
Explorer Post 120 held its regular meeting on Tuesday April 6. They discussed the upcoming Search and Rescue Camporee at Jack's Peak from April 9 through 10, with Order of the Arrow and Post 120 boys participating as victims. Paul Ragland leads Personal Fitness, Eugene Flickinger Vocational Activities, and David Baker Social for the first phase of the three explorer experiences.
Jose M. Salas, Veterans Field Service Officer, will hold office at the Welfare Office 210 FE. 2nd St Lordsburg on Thursday April 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The following session will be Friday May 14 with same hours.
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