Cantata At Methodist Church Drew Big Crowd
A large Easter cantata at the Methodist Church drew a capacity audience for the service. The program featured Helma KR as choir director and a piano solo by Mrs Claude, with student performers Misses Anna Beth McInnis and Ewing. The Rainbow Girls and floral decorations by Mrs Tom Mound and Mrs Orfa Mann added to the day’s festive tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Urtieu
Helma KR
Mra Claude
Anna Beth Mi McInnis
Misa Ewing
Grut
Baste
Harold M Orfa Mann
Harry ‘ Joe Brareena
Dy Dassied
Aleon
Vondaiee
She Phillips
Mir
Willis
Tom Mound
Orfa Mann
River Water Case Before Judge Marshall A W
Judge Marshall hears river water dispute with Attorney Gange arguing for water users and Attorney Hannett for the state. The court sustains parts of the State of New Mexico complaint and overrules others as the case proceeds. Hidalgo County officials praise Governor Hannett for highway progress and state infrastructure help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
A. W Marshall
Gange
Theater Wosers
Hannett
Inter- Estreams
Hoi Ti
State of New
Fendant
of New Mexico
Chamber of Com
Hidalgo County
Vague Memo on Library Board Meeting Names and Donations
A fragmentary note lists attendees and donors related to a library board meeting. Names such as M Haztavens and Aram are mentioned along with references to books and possible literary titles. The text is garbled and provides limited clear context or outcomes.
Phi Chapter Beta Phi Holds Tuesday Hotel Hi- Meeting
The Phi Chapter of Beta Phi met at Hotel Hi- Tuesday night to plan a carnival dance at La Fies. Mrs. Fuller and Miss Gladys Malone led a program. The sponsor provided meats. Members present included Mrs. Ammon sponsor Mrs. Marker Miss Ruby Fish Gene Malone Frieda Cof Fisher Mary Louise Dona Nelson and Doris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Phi
Fuller
Gladys Malone
Ammon
Markier
Ruby Fish
Gene Malone
Frieda Cofthe Fisher
Mary Louise Dona Nelson
Doris
Directors urged to attend Southwestern New Mexico Fair meet
Bartley McDonald president of the Southwestern New Mexico Fair Association calls every director to gather at Hidingo County courthouse tomorrow Saturday at 2 p m. The meeting will cover October fair activities and committee reports. Directors are strongly urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartley McDonald
Southwestern New Mexico Fair Association
The
Fair Association
Hidingo County
American Legion Juniors Hold Monday Meeting and Easter Egg Hunt
The American Legion Juniors met at Mrs. Mocelle Messecer’s home on Monday. After the regular meeting they enjoyed an Easter egg hunt in Jack Heather’s yard. Attendees Marjory Richards Isabelle Wright and LaVerne Scott helped with refreshments. Mrs E Richards assisted in serving a supper of sandwiches eggs and iced tea and dessert cake baked by Mrs Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Mocelle Messecer
Jack Heather
Marjory Richards
Isabelle Wright
LaVerne Scott
E. Richards
Messecar
Van Driel Ball wedding in Las Cruces ceremony
Robert Holle Van Driel of Albuquerque and Louise Ball of Lordsburg married Sunday at the Las Cruces Methodist Parsonage with Rev. C A Ridge officiating. Attendants were John Ball and Miss June Day, bride from Lordsburg, now in Albuquerque. The groom, from Pewaukee Wisconsin, is Army stationed at Fort Bliss. both will reside in Albuquerque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Holle van Dried
Albuquerque
Louise Ball
Lordsburg
Las Cruces
C. A. Ridge
John Ball
Ball
June Day
van Driel
George Woods
Artesia
Valedon
Camall
University of New Mexico
Santa Fe
U. S. Engineers
F. J. van Driel
Pewaukee
Wisconsin
Marqquette University
KGGM
Army
Fort Bliss
Easter Dinner at Chase Home In Lordsburg
Mr and Mrs P M Chase entertained relatives Sunday with an Easter dinner at their home. Present were Ed Conner of Separ, Ray Deane and daughter of Silver City, S M Chase, H S Chase, and Misses Helen Nancy Chase and Miss Bess Johnston all of Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Chase
Ed Conner
Separ
Ray Deane
Silver City
S. M. Chase
H.S. Chase
Helen and
Nancy Chase
Bess Johnston
Lordsburg
Ellison's Entour They Hosted Easter Dance at Woman's Club
Mr and Mrs Henry Ellison entertained with a dancing party for their sons at the Woman's Club House last Friday evening. The hall was decorated with balloons and Easter motifs. Easter candies punch and cupcakes were served to guests including Bob and Henry Ellison Jack Hall Caryl Franklin Pat Cochran Robert Merritt Betty Reynolds Dorothy McInnis Betty Jacob George Been Claudean Olney Ralph Craig Pearl Scott Rebecca Bray Johnnie Joe Martin Rosamund Cueto Glen Rosse Tommie Ewan Given Gibson Jean Merritt and Charles Crouch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ellison
Woman's Club
Bob and
Jack Hall
Caryl Franklin
Pat Cochran
Robert Merritt
Betty Reynolds
Dorothy McInnis
Betty Jacob
George Been
Claudean Olney
Ralph Craig
Pearl Scott
Rebecca Bray
Johnnie
Judge Marshall Holds Court This Week
Judge Marshall met this week handling citizenship cases. Petra Verdugo Lara gained citizenship, Petra Waltri was reinstated, Pilar Rubio was refused, and Panfilo Arrendondo received six more months. Inspector Marcux Neelly of El Paso represented the men seeking citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Virden
Petra Verdugo Lara
Petra Waltri
Pilar Rubio
Panfilo Arrendondo
Marcux Neelly
el Paso
Inspector Neelly
Imsmigration
Lordsburg
Defense Bond Campaign Opens Here April 13
The Hidalgo County defense savings drive begins April 13 with Julius Schwarz as chairman. Volunteers will interview workers to secure voluntary pledges to buy defense bonds and stamps regularly, supporting national defense, home front needs, and potentially influencing tax and credit estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo County Defense Savings
Julius Schwarz
National Defense
America
United States
New Border Patrolman Appointed for Lordsburg Area
New border Patrolman C. W. Dixon of El Paso is appointed for the Lordsburg area replacing Patrolman Monroe, transferred to Silver City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Dixon
el Paso
Lordsburg
Monroe
Silver City
Speer’s New Home Construction Under Heather’s Charge
Heather oversees the building of Claude Speer’s new residence, tied to his role as barber and member of the tire rationing board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heather
Claude Speer
Robinsons Entertain After Cantata at Methodist Church
After the cantata at the Methodist Church Sunday evening the choir and escorts enjoyed a lovely party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Robinson. Refresh ments included sandwiches potato chips coffee and cake. Attendees listed include Rev. and Mrs. F. R. Poage and Allan, and many local families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
L. B. Robinson
F. R. Poage
Allan
Glen Phillips
A. C. Olson
Harry Rosenstein
C. B. Austin
Pearl Scott
Anna Beth Ewing
Betsy Robinson
Henry Fuller
Joe Barcenas
Future Marine Recruits Visit with Recruiting Trailer
During a Marine Recruiting car stop led by First Sergeant Frank Shinn and Staff Sergeant Paul Anderson, three young men are likely to enlist within weeks and Elmer A. Jones Jr. plans to join later. The mobile unit features four beds, electric cooking equipment, lights, a radio PA system, and comforts to ease the process. The trailer cost Uncle Sam $38,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank . Shinn
Paul ©. Anderson
Elmer A. Jones, Jr
Uncle Sam
Mrs Herbert Emery to Review Wind Swept at Club
The Woman's Club hosts a book review at the club house on April 20 by Mrs Herbert Emery of Deming. She will discuss Wind Swept by Mary Ellen Chase. An admittance fee of 50c is charged and organizers expect broad attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Woman’s Club
Herbert Emery
Deming
Mary Ellen Chase
Delta Kappa Gamma Meeting With Miss Johnston Host
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society met last Thursday at Miss Bess Johnston’s home. Refreshments included salad snacks tea and cake. Guest Mrs. H. E. Scofield spoke on Charm and Personality in an engaging talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Kappa Gamma Society
Bess Johnston
H. E. Scofield
Cemetery Board Meets at Mrs Johnson Home
The Cemetery Board held its regular meeting Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Mathilde Johnson. Only routine business was transacted. The cemetery has a new caretaker, Mr. Wetherby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathilde Johnson
Wetherby
U S Employment Service Expands to Aid Cantonment Labor
Doyle Mayes of the U S Employment Service in Silver City led registration at City Hall with assistant Mrs Worothy Hunter and Dan Abeyta from Albuquerque. By yesterday 1142 workers had registered, 205 sent to the cantonment. carpenters not included. Sundt Construction Company oversees substantial sewer and well contracts, with Winninger Brothers nearing completion on the well contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Army
Doyle Mayes
U.S. Employment Service
Silver City
Mra. Worothy Hunter
Dan Abeyta
Albuquerque
Carpenter's Union
Cantonment
Sundt Construction Company
JL. M. White
Winninger Brothers
Richards Clark wed in Deming. couple returns to Lordsburg
Farl Richards and Lorraine Clark were married in Deming on Tuesday afternoon. They then traveled to Lordsburg where they receive warm wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farl Richards
Arthur Richards
Lorraine Clark
Henry Clark
Deming
Tuesaday
Lordsburg
Mrs James Baxter Hosts F T Club Gathering
Mrs James Baxter entertained the F T Club at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Red Crow sewing was done followed by sandwiches and coffee. Members present included Mrs Omer Masters, K J T Hoen an, Morton Coffman, Harlan Black, Orla Mann, H B Scofield and Harry Galusha. Guests were Mesdames Cora Coffman, FP Hudson and H H Bryant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Baxter
F. T. Club
Red Crows
Dames Omer Masters
K. J T. Hoenan
Morton Coffman
Harlan Black
Orla Mann
H. B. Scofield
Harry Galusha
Cora Coffman
FP. E. Hudson
H. H. Bryant
USC Enrolls 914 Out-of-State Students This Semester
Rufus Buddie Wamel of Lordaburg High School and 913 other out-of-state students join the University of Southern California student body this semester, with representation from every state in the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus “Buddie’ Wamel
Lordaburg High School
University of Southern California
Postal censor seals letters in Lordsburg report
A letter received by a Lordsburg party from San Diego, marked Released by the authority of the postal censor, suggests broad censorship of mail. The item notes how ordinary correspondence is subjected to scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
San Diego
California
Health director names Caldwell as district sanitarian aide
Dr. J. Br. Scott appoints Charles Caldwell to assist district sanitarian Carl Jenson. Caldwell will be located in Lordsburg during the camp construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BR. Scott
Charles Caldwell
Carl Jenson
Caldwell
Lordsburg
Army visitor stops in Lordsburg en route east
Lt. Col. Matteson a 15 year veteran of the United States Army rested overnight in Lordsburg while traveling from the coast to the east to visit his aunt Mrs. T. A. Kerr and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Matteson
United States
Lordsburg
Mra. T. A. Kerr
Thank You Note From The American Legion Auxiliary Sale
The American Legion Auxiliary thanks all helpers at the food and rummage sale and Mr. B M Chase for use of his store. A very nice sum was raised at the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
8. M. Chase
Santa Fe Tax Chief Visits Relatives in District
Earle Kerr head of the Income Tax Division of the Bureau of Revenue arrives in the district for a few days visit with relatives. He is accompanied by Mrs Kerr and Miss Velma Hill and Louise Warnel both employed in the Bureau of Revenue Department. Mr Kerr remains for official business in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Kerr
Bureau of Revenue
Kerr
Velma Hill
Louise Warnel
Animas
Bureau of Revenue Department
Mr. Kerr
Conner Couple En Route to Frisco for Cast Removal
Mr and Mrs Ira Conner travel through Lordsburg en route to San Francisco where he hopes to have his cast removed from an accident in Phoenix weeks ago. Mrs Albert Pos ner of Central accompanies them to Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Conner
Lordsburg
San Francisco
Families relocate to Carlsbad from Lordsburg
The Nelsons Jews Bankstons and Bill Holt left Lordsburg after months there with the State Highway Department. They traveled to Carlsbad over the weekend, following prior relocation from Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
State Highway Department
Carlsbad
R. P. Nelson
V. C. Jewell
C. A. Bankston
Bill Holt
Birth of William S Marble Kipp at Easter service
The young son of Mr and Mrs Rex Kipp was christened William S Marble Kipp at the Methodist Church on Easter Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Kipp
Williams Marble Kipp
Methodist Church
Rainbow Assembly Initiates Two Members
The Rainbow Assembly held its regular meeting Tuesday evening. Last Thursday Mary Pat Cochran and Betty Jacobs were initiated into the Rainbow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Assembly
Mary Pat Cochran
Betty Jacobs
The
Rainbow
Red Cross Nutrition Class to be Organized
A meeting is set for next Monday at 7 p m in the high school Home Economics room to organize a Red Cross Nutrition Class. All interested persons are urged to attend. SUFFERS BURNS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mrs P M Chase Recovers From Hand Burns At Home
While preparing supper last Saturday evening Mrs P M Chase sustained severe burns to her left hand. She is healing nicely as the injuries improve.
U S Camp Construction Progress Noted by Lions Club
Lions Club luncheon chaired by Donald Johnson heard progress on the cantonment near Lords burg with M Sundt Construction pushing work. Guests included Herbert H. Bryant and Postelle Cooper. water, roads, and convoy communication were highlighted alongside convention notices for Silver City.
Theatre Architect Thorman Visits Coronado Project
El Paso architect C H Thorman inspected the Coronado Theatre under construction. The project aims for completion once materials arrive. Thorman is the father of Mrs Herbert H Bryant, the new Lordsburg telephone manager who recently moved with his wife and young son, succeeding Fred H Joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Thorman
el Paso
Coronado Theatre
Thorman
Herbert H. Bryant
Bryant
Lordsburg
Fred H. Joy
Elm planting at Wilson school adds 12 trees from State College
Supt. Tor J. Mayfield has set out 12 Chinese Elms and prepared a large flower bed at Wilson school. The elms arrived from State College and have begun to grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
Tor J. Mayfield
Wilson School
State College
Wednesday Sewing Club Hosts at Mrs Freeman McWhorter Ranch
Mrs Freeman McWhorter hosted the Wednesday Sewing Club at her ranch home. Attending members included Mes dames P. M. Chase, Allan Hood, J. R. Poindexter, Alton Powell, T. J. Mayfield and G. P. Jeffus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman McWhorter
Mesdames
P. M. Chase
Allan Hood
J. R. Poindexter
Alton Powell
T. J. Mayfield
G. P. Jeffus
Lordsburg Couple Weds in Las Cruces March Ceremony
The wedding of Miss Pertha Scofield and Alan Koff was held in Las Cruces on March 22 with Rev. Frank Jones officiating. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Pierce. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Scofield, trained in Bisbee and Arizona, later teaching in Lordsburg and serving as secretary of a motor company. The groom, a Lordsburg businessman and former aviation serviceman, is from New Jersey and is en route to military prep in El Paso. They have no immediate plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
Pertha Scofield
Alan Koff
Las Cruces Maren
Frank Jones
Presbyterian Church
Marvin Pierce
H. L. Scofield
Bisbee
University of Arizona
Lordsburg Schoola
Motor Sales Company
Koff
New Jersey
el Paso
Birth of Daughter for Robert Williams Family
A daughter was born at St. Marys Hospital on Saturday, April 4, to Mr and Mrs Robert Williams. The baby weighed 4 pounds 1 ounce and was named Gay. Mr Williams is the son of Mr and Mrs C M Williams of Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Williams
St. Mary's Hospital
William A
C. M. Williams
Lordsburg
Bank Pay Plan for Sundt and White Payroll Checks
Notice to the public announcing after hours payment of Sundt and White payroll checks at The First National Bank. Bank to reopen Friday 6 p.m. for payrolls. public barred until then. employees may cash, deposit, buy cashier's checks and defense bonds. bank to stay open until all checks are paid. usual Saturday hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington, D.C
My Place of Salehenies
Defense
BB. M. Brickley
J. M. Brickley
First National Bank of
Porter arrested after swift sheriff pursuit in Safford
Sheriff Oscar Allen and undersheriff Roy Kerr captured David Stewart a porter at the Railroad Club who fled with club cash. The arrest follows police work by the local force and their timely action in recovering the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Allen
Roy Kerr
Safford
David Stewart
Railroad Club
Ward Re elected Mayor in Silver City Victory
District Attorney Joe Hodges and John D. Bingaman reported Eddie Ward was re elected by a very substantial majority after a campaign for city officers in Silver City. Ashby and Robert Jackson were re elected as small men. Frank Wesley, former mayor and state land commissioner, was the opposing candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hodges
John D. Bingaman
Silver City
Eddie Ward
Ashby
Robert Jackson
Frank Wesley
Local residents visit Mrs Ray Deane in city outing
Mrs P M Chase and Jo with Mesdames Ed Conner Tom Cox spent Tuesday in a city visiting Mrs Ray Deane and Mrs Maurice Conner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Chase
Jo and
Mesdames
Ed Conner
Tom Cox
Ray Deane
Maurice Conner
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al T & Kot
Biorton
Mesdames Dudobertson
Br, R. Lewis
Bat Galusha
Miss Margaret
Ralle
Unos
Ove
Net
Ebay Board
M Haztavens
Wilde
Montague
GBA
Provers
Treasury Depa
Reaployer
Eamployer
American Legion Juniors
Ellison
Defense Savings
National Defense Savings
Speer’s
Delta Kappa Gamma
Hichards
Clark
Fr. T
USC
Frisco Hospital
U. S
Lordseburg Lions Club
Lions Club
Lion
Donald Johnson
New Mannager
Telephone Company
Lion District
Postello Cooper
Mra
Bam P. Fulton
Johnson
Lion Holt
Lordaburg
Scofield
Silver City Club
Postelle Cooper
Lion Tom J. Mayfield
Dan Thistle
Japan
Father
Navy
Air Corps
Pearl Harbor
M. Sundt Construction Company
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