Lordsburg Delegation Heads to District Federation Convention
Lordsburg sends a committee to Albuquerque for the sixth annual district convention of New Mexico Women’s Clubs. Mrs Claude C Fuller serves as President and Mrs Charles E Fuller as Secretary with Mrs G L Ross chairing the music department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
District Federation of Women’s Clubs
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Claude C. Fuller
Charles E. Fuller
G. L. Ross
C. B. Austin
I. C. Conner
Harry Rosenstein
Maxwell House Coffee Demonstration Proves Popular
Mrs. Tom Laster, wife of the Maxwell House selling agent, arrived at Hill's grocery department and has run a rush of business all week. She will carry word of the famous beverage to Lordsurg after this local tour into the coffee drinking world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Laster
Maxwell House Coffee
Hill's
Lordsburg
Noted Engineer Joins Anita Mine Project for Months
T FE Henderson a renowned Wheeling West Virginia mining engineer arrives at the Anita Mine to spend several months there. He is financially invested and regarded as a strong booster for the Anita operation and the surrounding mining district.
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Anita
T.fe. Henderson
Wheeling
West Va
Anila
Baron Auriemma to Speak for Salvation Army Drive
The Salvation Army drive will feature Baron Auriemma as a guest speaker next week, drawing attention to fundraising efforts and community support.
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Baron Auriemma
Salvation Army
Mohair Growers Ship Spring Clip in County
The April 2 shipment of Mohair was loaded by association members. Surplus beyond carload capacity was trucked to Animas to complete another car. Buyer Mr. Dismuke paid cash here and in Animas, bringing about $25,000 into the county from the profitable livestock industry. This suggests potential for goats to utilize waste land.
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Ass‘n
Animas
Dismuke
L Kemp Runs Clifton Lordsburg Stage Line with Studebaker
L Kemp becomes proprietor of the Clifton Morenei Lordsburg stage line operating daily between here and the Arizona towns. He strengthens service by introducing a new Studebaker six with modern comfort features.
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L. Kemp
Clifton-Morenei-Lordsburg
Arizona
Studebaker
Governor Hannett Takes First Vacation From Office
Governor A T Hannett leaves for Syracuse New York then Washington to press relief for New Mexico farmers. He aims to secure funds for feed and farming equipment as the state reports fine rains and hopes for its best crops in years.
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Santa Fe
A T. Hannett
East
Syracuse
N.Y
Washington
New Mexico
O F Anniversary Observance Set For April 24
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs announce a musical program and refreshments for their 10th anniversary on Saturday April 24 1926 all members are invited to attend and share in the celebration at the lodge.
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Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Oscar Allen Declares Sheriff Candidacy in Hidalgo County
Oscar Allen of Lordsburg announces his candidacy for Hidalgo County Sheriff subject to Democratic Primaries on May 15, 1926. The filing signals a challenge within the party seeking the sheriff's office.
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Hidalgo County
Oscar Allen
Lordsburg
Curt L. Rainbolt
B B Ownby Seeks Hidalgo County Second District Seat
Democratic primary action flags B B Ownby of Lordsburg as candidate for Hidalgo County Second District commissioner. Election day set for May 15, 1926, pending primary approval.
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Hidalgo County
Lordsburg
B. B
Ownby
Kerr seeks Hidalgo County Treasurer renomination in Dem primaries
Official notice for re election as Hidalgo County Treasurer subject to Democratic Primaries on May 45 1926. Earle Kerr of Lordsburg seeks another term.
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Hidalgo County
Earle Kerr
Lordsburg
Dora Kerr
Hidalgo County Clerk Candidate Announcement May 15 1926
B H Cross announces candidacy for Hidalgo County Clerk in the Democratic primary set for May 15 1926 from Valedon. The notice confirms party and election date and identifies the candidate as an official seeking the county post.
County Assessor Candidate Statement Filed in Lordsbury
Office of County Assessor submits filing for Democratic primary approval on May 15 1926. L A Bradberry listed as candidate in Lordsburg.
County Superintendent Office Notice at Lordsburg
Mrs Dora Kerr is named in an official notice from the Office of the County Superintendent of Schools in Lordsburg regarding school administration matters.
Hidalgo County Sheriff Primary Result Hint
Fragment notes the office of Sheriff of Hidalgo County and Democratic primaries on May 15 with a candidate named Felix Br. Jones in Lordsburg.
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Hidalgo County
Felix BR. Jones
Lordsburg
Democratic primaries announce by Fuller in Lordsburg
Fuller announces Democratic primaries set for May 45 1925 in Lordsburg. The notice names CHASEB and identifies Fuller as the participating party organizer.
Judge of Probate primary nomination notice Hidalgo County
An election notice reports the Democratic Primary in Hidalgo County for the position of judge of probate on May 15 1926 with PD Rainbolt listed as the candidate from Lordsburg.
Hidalgo County Third District Commissioner Nomination
A draft notice from the Office of Commissioner of Hidalgo County Third District lists John W. Stewart of Cloverdale as a candidate pending approval by the Democratic Party.
Walton for DA Candidate in Hi dalgo County Primary
Democratic primary voters in Hi dalgo County select a District Attorney candidate. W. B. Walton of Silver City seeks the office with approval of the Democratic primaries set for May 15, 1926.
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Hidalgo County
W. B. Walton
Silver City
Anita to Sink Another 250-Ft to 700 Level
Capt. RB Allison superintendent at the Anita mine reports General Manager G W Foreman has ordered a 250 foot sinking to reach the 700 level. The mine seeks shaft miners this week to start immediately, promising added fame to the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
RB. Allison
G. W. Foreman
Bear Cats Defeat Stars as Rain Halts Play
The Big Bear Cats led 7 to 0 when rain paused Sunday’s game, stalling a Stars comeback. BBC players Allen and Morgan starred on offense while Chavez, McMeans and Pat Baretta officiated for the Stars. Morgan and Pippin Diax were credited with home rims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bear Cats
Allen and Morgan
BBC
Chavez, McMeans
Pat Baretta
Morgan
Pippin Diax
Spring Fever Hits School Notes As Team Faces After School Chem Lab
In a lively school notes column Maurice Connor and Earle Turpinnynet draw jokes about spring fever while Mr McKay sternly assigns the chemistry class to stay after school for the rest of the month. The UW baseball team lost 22 to 3 to the town team, but readers praise effort and anticipate a stronger squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Connor
Earle Turpinnynet
Maurice
Earle
Mr. McKay
Nancy Chase
Helen Johnson
Family from Honco Texas Moves Here Permanently
A B C Wood and his wife with two children arrived from Honco Texas this week and will settle permanently. His brother previously moved from Minnesota and located land, a course the new arrival plans to repeat.
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B.C. Wood
Honco
Texas
Minnesota
Henderson Goes To New Mexico
Henderson a mining engineer leaves Wheeling for Lordsburg New Mexico to serve as consulting engineer for Anita Copper company He has wide mining experience in West Virginia Tennessee and other states and will apply it to the New Mexico property development.
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Thomas FE. Henderson
Lordsburg
Anita Copper Company
Henderson
West Virginia
Tennessee
New Mexico
Wheeling
West Va
Telegraph
Lordsburg Bakery Shines This Spring
The Lordsburg Bakery shows a spruced up shop with fresh looks and proven treats. Regulars praise the quality and the pastries as notably good offerings from the shop.
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Lordsburg
Delmonico
Big Men of the C. and A Visit Supt Balmforth
President Gordon RR and Campbell with officers and directors spent hours at the 8 branch approving Supt Balmforth and staff. They paused in Lordsburg then went to the mine and on to Hishbee observing the Ry's excellent work. Present: Campbell, Mershon, Goole, Collins, Congdon, Kahlhaus, Fisher, Warry, Whiteley, Jay, Woolf.
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Gordon RR
Campbell
8 Branch
O. K
A. J. Balmforth
Lordsburg
Hishbee
Amding
Pressent Campbell
Bill Mershon
Tom Goole
Tom Collins
Welter Congdon
Kahlhaus
Postmaster Hopkins Miner and Farmer Plans Ore Shipment
Postmaster W Hopkins and family from Rodeo report leasing the Hilltop extension silver lead mine which yields 62 percent lead and 68 ounces of silver. He and HW Hall expect ore shipping by week’s start with Jones delivering to Rodeo. Hopkins vows to irrigate 1 acre of cotton and 20 acres of crops.
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W. Hopkins
Hopkins
Hidalgo
Steins Current Events and Local Happenings Summary
Ben Steins reports on school election results with Mrs Crawley winning two years and Tonry Robinson three after a close race with 14 votes each. He notes readable literacy among the new board, a flurry over ship loading, and satirical takes on mining frauds and political betting amid local oddities.
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Steing
Mra. Crawley
Tonry Robinson
Gus Reichel
Fannyve
Steins School
University of HK At Salem
Lordsburg
Red
Jeff
Back East
Bob Montgomery
Granite Gap
Bob
Ddmco
Chicago
Summers wins state contest with band in Las Cruces
Supt. W. B. Summers Jr. of Columbus won first prize with his band at the Las Cruces state contest, duplicating a prior win at Lordsburg and prompting congratulations.
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W. B. Summers, Jr
Columbus
Las Cruces
Lordsburg
Coming Soon A Little Clodhopper Watch for Date
Signal that a character comedy titled A Little Clodhopper is planned with a forthcoming date to be announced. Local notes hint at a staged appearance and community interest.
American Legion Grows Stateside Under Leaders
J M aea state commander and Col Bronson M Cutting state adjutant tour New Mexico to revive Lordsburg Legion and boost ex service men. They plan meetings from Lordsburg to River City and Deming to meet National Commander John B R McQuigg and adjutant James Barton. Cutting, owner of the Banta ho New Mexican, praises state progress.
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American Legion
J. Maca
Bronson M. Cutting
Lordsburg Legion
River City
Deming
John BR. McQuigg
James Barton
Cutting
New Mexican
New Mexico
Prohibition Vote Reported Two To One In Favor
The Liberals ballot shows a two to one lead in favor of prohibition on both questions. A southern county woman voted for light wines and beer and whiskey with the ballot noting prohibition as the great graft. the name is kept secret.
Reception for New Members at Christian Church
A Wednesday night reception at the Christian Church welcomed 21 new members baptized in recent meetings plus one by statement. Names include Beasie McGord Emma McWhorter John Ball Karl Turpin Hazel Hughes Ira Martin Conner H. Conner Daniel Dunnagan Mary Josephine DeMoss Gladye Wright Nadine Cousland Karl Hindman Earl Hindman Dale Scott Jewell Gee Katella Turpin Kien Turpin Stephen Reed Dunnagan Mr Gee Mrs Hindman Vernon Edwards. Minister T A Phillips outlines services at Red Rock and church later. evening schedule shifts to 7 and 8 pm.
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The
Christian Church
Beasie McGord
Emma McWhorter
John Ball
Karl Turpin
Hazel Hughes
Ira Martin Conner
Conner
Daniel Dunnagan
Mary Josephine DeMoss Gladye Wright
Nadine Cousland
Karl Hindman
Eurl Hindman
Dale Scott
T. A. Phillips
Dorothy Wacker Celebrates Sixth Birthday at Lordsburg
A 7 pound birthday cake in a Lordsburg bakery window marked Dorothy Wacker’s sixth birthday. She hosted 27 schoolmates Friday afternoon and received help cutting the cake on Sunday from Ruth Fisher Edith Bartlet and Ethel Hanner. Half of the cake went to her grandfather J W Pratt of San Bernardino.
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Lordsburg
Dorothy Wacker
Ruth Fisher
Edith Bartlet
Ethel Hanner
J. W. Pratt
San Bernadino
Rodeo Truck Driver Injured in Monday Accident
G A Nelkeld, a well known rodeo truck driver, was severely injured Monday when thrown from his vehicle. Local authorities investigated the incident and hospital treatment was arranged for Nelkeld's injuries.
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G. A. Nelkeld
Hachita Hold Up Men Enter Guilty Plea in Court
The Rirtrong brothers and Blake pled guilty to daylight robbery with deadly weapons in Judge Mareals court. Witnesses described losses totaling nineteen dollars seventy five cents and a large gun was shown in court. Bond set at 8000 per defendant as they await sentencing by Judge Ryan. This incident serves as a cautionary tale to youth.
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WL BL Walton
Aow
Morningstar
Rirtrong Brothers
Blake
Mareals
J. Morris
Walton
Toom
Morris
Operetta "A Garden of Japan" planned for Virden students
Mid term exams set for Wednesday and Thursday with seventh and eighth grades taking state tests on Thursday. Freshman Martin Lines, formerly of Lordsburg High, returns Monday. The operetta by Virden High School girls features flower costumes and Japanese scenes. The evening program also includes pyramid building and tumbling. School Trustees election April 4 elects Alvin Mortenson Ted Payne and Homer Brooks. Parent-Teacher meeting held April 8 with officers to be voted next year. Gardner attends uncle's funeral and Dorothy Mortenson fills in. Nora Jones finishes.
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Martin Lines
Lordsburg
Garden
Japan
Virden
Hove
Mac Lunt
Y W. Jones
Alvin Mortenson
Ted Payne
Homer Brooks
Jack's Birthday Dinner Noted by Local Family
Mrs Heather hosted an elaborate turkey dinner Saturday night in honor of Jack's birthday. Attendees included Mrs Redus Captain and Mrs Alli soon Mr and Mrs Townsend Mr and Mrs Lippold Miss McCall Miss Pearson Mr Luckie Mr Christian of Steins.
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Heather
Jack
Redus
Allisoon
Townsend
Lippold
McCall
Pearson
Luckie
Christian
Steins
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Maxwell House
Clifton-Lordsburg
O. F
B. H. Cross
Valedon
L. A. Bradberry
Orco
Supt
Chaseb. Fuller
Rainbolt
Cormvmissioner
John W. Stewart
Cloverdale
POR
Bear Cats
Big Men OF
Supt. Balmforth
Ben
Supt. Summers
BACA
Dorothy S
RODEO
Hachita
Liberal
Jones
Ryan
Virden News
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