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Newspaper

Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1931

Page

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Gila Junior College Presents Joan of Arc Pageant

The Desert Theatre at Red Knolls hosts Gila Junior College fourth annual Joan of Arc pageant on Friday April 24 at 8 pm. The event features a 40 piece orchestra eight scenes 250 actors 300 costumes eight horses and more with reserved seats $1.00 and $1.50 on sale at Thatcher and Safford pharmacies.

Gila Junior College Joan OF Arc Desert Theatre Safford Red Knolls Arizona Thatcher U.S Gila Valley Tucson Phoenix Nogales Globe Douglas Clifton Morenec Duncan Virden Willcox Lordsburg Bisbee Eh the Atisennd Desfie Thatcher Pharmacy Thatcher, Ariz

Topographic Map of Valedon Mining District Planned

G Lunde of the U S Geological Survey leads a special 1 to 24000 scale topo map of the Valedon Virginia mining district. The survey includes shafts tunnels prospection holes claim corners roads rails and streams every 25 feet and uses sea level bench marks and Yoakum triangulation points. The completed map will aid the district's mining development under the Interior Department.

G. Lunde U.S. Geological Survey Corps of Engineers Valerdon Virginia Mining District Yoakum Geological Survey Department of the Interior

Fire follows man to his Flemington home

Ames Whited of Flemington chased a passing fire engine into curiosity and found the fire at his own house. Edward Milazzo of New York City called police after his wife gave birth to a son, bringing a fourteenth child into the family.

Curiosity Ames Whited Flemington Edward Milazzo New York City

Holt Named Gov. ligman’s Rep in Broad Way of America

Willard E. Holt, secretary of the Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce, is appointed by Governor Arthur Seligman as his personal representative to the Broad Way of America Association meeting in Hot Springs Arkansas. The governor from Santa Fe on April 1 expresses support for highway construction across the United States and promises to advance New Mexico’s state highway program, especially through routes from border to border.

Willard E. Holt Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce Broad Way of America Association Hot Springs Arkansas Arthur Seligman Santa Fe United States Holt Seligman Sans Lordsburg New Meien

Star Club Victorious In Four Straight Games

The Star Club has won four straight since March 22. They defeated Lordsburg Stars 8 to 2, Central 19 to 7, Rodeo 12 to 3, and Deming 0 to 0. Manager Felipe Vasquez is praised for arranging strong upcoming games.

Star Club Duncan Lordsburg Stars Gentral Deming Stars Felipe Vasquez

PTA Meeting Set for Monday Evening at High School

The Parent-Teacher Association plans its regular monthly meeting Monday at 8:00 PM in the High School building. A program includes Declamatory Preliminaries winners, school band music, and vocal numbers by Mrs. Ross and Mr. Hadwin.

Parent-Teacher Association Ross Hadwin. Keadings

First Methodist Chergh Sees Cantata and Revival Plans

The Sunday schedule begins with a 0:45 Sunday School led by Mrs. Mary Beth Jeffus and 11:00 morning worship with a sermon on The Inescapable Christ. The recent Deming Cantata My Redeemer Lives pleased attendees and Lordsburg Cantata is set for the Methodist Church in Deming this Sunday evening. Revival meetings start April 26 under Pastor S. M. Mims.

Mary Beth Jeffus Deming Lordsburg Methodist S. M. Mims

Picnic of Methodist church group on Silver City road

The intermediate league of the Methodist church held a Monday evening picnic on the Silver City road. Games and storytelling provided amusement and Weiners roasted with other foods. Attendees included Horace Horne J A Jones Jack Kerr Marshal Fuller Paul Wilkerson Junior Chase John Jeffus Royal Scott Damon Dunagan Joe Lear Katherine Lovett Ruth Fisher Jene Hevers Mary Beth Jeffus and Beth Ball.

Intermediate League The Methodist Church Silver City Road Weiners Horace Horne J. A. Jones Jack Kerr Marshal Fuller Paul Wilkerson Junior Chase John Jeffus Royal Scott Damon Dunagan Joe Lear Katherine Lovett Ruth Fisher Jene Hevers Mary Beth Jeffus Beth Ball

Civil Engineers to discuss world problems in Norfolk meeting

Civil engineers from the American Society of Civil Engineers gather in Norfolk Virginia for the April 15 to 18 conference at the Monticello Hotel. The program features talks on harbor development transportation and coastal waterways by prominent military and civil authorities.

American Society of Civil Engineers National Engineering Society United States Norfolk Monticello Air Corps U. & A. Naval Operating Base Hampton Roads Baltimore Walter T. Hannum U S. A Baitimore National Capitol Joseph D. Arthur, Jr Corps of Engineers Walter H Taylor City of Norfolk Barbour Boston Masa Convention Hampton Stered Oy

MISS GREEN ENTERTAINS AT BRIDGE LUNCHEON

Miss Margaret Green hosted a Delta Sigma Epsilon Nu Chapter brunch with her mother Mrs A L Green. Ethel Tullock won high score, Fannye Allison took second, Helen Young finished with consolation honors. Attendees included Silver City guests and visitors from Deering and Lordsburg.

Margaret Green A. L. Green Delta Sigma Epsilon State Peacher's College Ethel Tullock Fannye Allison Helen Young Silver City Awbrey Bibb Vi Ia Orcutt Kathryn Phillips Mabel Yeager Mary McLaughlin Helen Muchtig Myrtle Whitehill Frank Goldy Deering Prigeilla Olive Whitehill Pauline Taker Jen Field Deborah Crandall Lordsburg

Thursday Bridge Club Social Held by Mrs KE Short

Mrs KE Short hosted a Thursday bridge session with high score going to Mrs Jack Welch. Refreshments followed for members Oscar Allen Roy Evans E M Luckie Andrew Thane Jack Welch K Johnson W A Short Ralph Youtz and guests Elbert Jones D Hall Sessum Christian John Bryan plus the hostess. Mrs KC Johnson to host again April 16 at Mrs W A Short’s home.

KE. J. Short Bridge Club Jack Welch Oscar Allen Roy Evans E. M Luckie Andrew Thane K. €. Johnson W. A. Short Ralph Youtz Elbert Jones D. Hall Sessum Christian John Bryan K. C. Johnson

Saturday Bridge Club Hosts Dinner and Awards

Mr. and Mrs. Glen L. Ross hosted the Saturday bridge club dinner. High score for men went to Dor Banks Austin and for ladies to Mrs. R. E. Buvens. Members present included Mr. and Mrs. J. C. B. Amos, Dr. and Mrs. E. S. Lewis, Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Buvens, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Downey, and Banks Austin. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. B. Amos will host again on April 25.

Glen L. Ross Bridge Club Dor

Monday Bridge Club Hosts Afternoon Session

Mrs. Dick Fedrick hosted the Monday bridge club with Mrs. Jack Heather taking high score. Dainty refreshments followed as members and guests including Mesdames R. E. Buvens, John Clark, L. W. Gleason, Faddie Allen, Harold Ehrhardt, Jack Heather, John Augustine, W. A. Short, Elbert Jones, Roy Evans, FE. J. Short, and Bill Graham gathered. Mrs. L. W. Gleason will host again April 27.

Dick Fedrick Bridge Club Jack Heather Mesdames R. E. Buvens John Clark L. W. Gleason Faddie Allen Harold Ehrhardt John Augustine W. A. Short Elbert Jones Roy Evans FE. J. Short Bill Graham

Methodist Tea Honors Mrs Harold Ehrhardt Hostess

Mrs Harold Ehrhardt hosted a Methodist tea on Friday afternoon with a social hour and refreshments of salad cake and coffee. Guests included Mesdames Charles Fuller Fred Laundry Frank McCarthy J E Allen S M Chase Harry Small Eddie Allen M Mims Walter Boswell Elbert Jones A W Morningstar George Trimble H B Hatfield and Miss Nan B Seales Ada Coyner and the hostess.

Harold Ehrhardt Charles Fuller Fred Laundry Frank McCarthy J. E. Allen S. M. Chase Harry Small Eddie Allen M. Mims Walter Boswell Elbert Jones A. W. Morningstar George Trimble H. B. Hatfield Nan B. Seales Ada Coyner

How to Boost Business by Frugal Living and Fewer Luxuries

A poem urges drastic self denial to spur business by halting consumption and delaying investments. It critiques taxes, rent, utilities, and entertainment while advocating misery as a catalyst for economic revival. The piece concludes with a quip about the Lions Club in Austin Chicago.

Undertaker Frank W. Savage Austin Chicago Lions Club

Business Women Meet in Lordsburg Branch

The Lordsburg branch of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs held a regular meeting last Thursday evening. Several new names were proposed for membership. Chairmen were appointed for Emblem, public relations, finance, health, international relations, magazine, research, and transportation committees. Papers for affiliation were sent to the state membership committee.

Lordsburg National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs

Energy sources in the United States mix

The text notes coal supplies well over half of U S energy use while domestic oil exceeds twenty percent and natural gas and water power account for about one fifth each.

United States

Imprisonment Foes Compensations Highlighted

A Library of Congress article cites cases of wrongful imprisonment and the need for state compensation. William Wilson of Alabama, jailed for murder and pardoned after three years, received 3500. J. J. Brown of Florida served 12 years and got 2492. Moson Walker received 00 after five years. North Dakota and Wisconsin have permanent compensation laws.

Margaret W. Stewart Library of Congress William Wilson Alabama Indiana Wilson Parva J. J. Brown Florida Mississippi Moson Walker North Dakota Wisconsin Fife

Broadway Motorcade Reaches Lordsburg

Willards Holt and Neely Mar salis joined the Broadway of America motorcade here yesterday and proceeded to Hot Springs Arkansas. The motorcade arrived in Lordsburg about 10 a.m. and was welcomed by the Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce and local business leaders. A. W. Morningstar spoke for the chamber and San Diego Mayor Clark replied. After a brief stay the caravan moved on to El Paso for the night.

Willards. Holt Neely Marsalis Broadway of America Hot Springs Arkansas Lordsburg

Death of Father Sends Miss Edington to Abilene

Miss Margaret Edington learns of her father’s death in Abilene Texas on a Wednesday afternoon and leaves at once to attend the funeral. The Liberal and its friends extend sympathy.

Margaret Edington Abilene Texas

Continental Oil Auditor Visited Lordsburg Agents

Pat Nevins an auditor for Continental Oil Company spent Wednesday in Lordsburg reviewing local agents records and conducting routine checks.

Pat Nevins Continental Oil Company Lordsburg

Messiah to be presented at State College May 5

The Las Cruces Oratorio Society sponsored by the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts will present the Messiah at the college auditorium on May 5. More than 70 people will take part with voice students from the college department of music in key solo roles. Vivian Hee and Edith Williams of Las Cruces plus Nathalyn Ashe and Frank Payne of El Paso will sing. Professor L W Mulder head of the music department will likely perform solos. Professor L Arthur Brown will direct the chorus and orchestra, and also serves as El Paso Symphony conductor and Juilliard School representative.

Las Cruces

State Game Protective Association Holds Albuquerque Session

The State Game Protective Association met in Albuquerque with fourteen members present including the Lordsburg President and Secretary. They paused a proposal to create a three member game commission and approved forming a five member committee to hire a paid secretary to raise funds and coordinate with the Game Commission. The Lordsburg delegation opposed the measures, and a resolution to cooperate with the current Game Department was adopted. Secretary Jerse T. Smith announced the adjournment with harmony.

State Game Protective Association Albuquerque Een Ale Lordsburg Organization Game Commission Game Department Lordsburg Gane Jerse T. Smith

Lordsburg W O T U Meeting Highlights Prohibition Reflections

The Lordsburg W O T U gathered at Mrs. Jennie Gase's home for April meeting with devotionals. Members recalled Front Street's saloons and praised Prohibition enforcement, paid annual dues, and offered thanks for the 16th amendment as reported by Mrs. Kathryn Woodside.

Lordsburg Jennie Gase Uteron Signal Christian Advocate Union Front Street Kathryn Woodside

Dorothy Wacker Birthday Tea Party Recalls Simple Cashmere Details

Mrs. Wacker hosted a Saturday afternoon party from 2 to 4 PM in honor of her daughter Dorothy. Kodak pictures, a snowy cake adorned with a pink rose, candle holders, eleven pink candies, and fruit jello highlighted the celebration. Guests included Miss Seales, June Brooks, Lacey and Sarah Gass, Lillian Cawyer, Lola Jane Graham, Joelle Birchfield, Mildred Hill, Evelyn Killebrew, Faye Keime, Dorothy Williams, Dora and Jackie Heather, with Dorothy as the guest of honor.

Harry Wacker Dorothy Kodak Miss Seales June Brooks Lacey Sarah Gass Lillian Cawyer Lola Jane Graham Joelle Birchfield Mildred

Surprise Birthday Party for Rube Gale

Last Saturday friends gathered at Rube Gale’s home for a surprise birthday party. About thirty guests attended, dancing was the main feature, and a midnight supper was served. Everyone wished him many happy returns of the day.

Rube Gale Rube

Wednesday Bridge Club Teaches Fine Notes of Win

Mrs C Paul Austin hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering with prize honors going to R bk Buvens for high score. Refreshments were served to Banke Austin Glen Ross R Buvens Downey Nat Gammon Farle Kerr and J C B Amos. Mrs KR E Buvens will host on April 22.

C. Paul Austin Bridge Club R. Bk. Buvens Ge Banke Austin Glen Ross R. BE. Buvens W. C. Downey Nat Gammon Farle Kerr J. C. B. Amos KR. E. Buvens

Lordsburg Group Honored in El Paso Visit

A Lordsburg delegation including A W Morni ngeter Markingstar George P Jeffus and Mrs Jeffus and others were hosted by El Paso officials led by President J L Saunders and Mayor A Poe. The visit featured a hotly contested baseball game won by El Paso 3 to 2 and was praised as strong cross border cooperation.

Lordsburg Texas Arizona Pase A. W. Morningeter Ae Chamber of Commnerte George P Jeffus A . Poe A. Thomason Hi Paso Seus Lorne Iteenes

Ben's Boss Praises Cooperation In Sheep Growers Note

A 1931 note from Ben in Paso Texas mentions an agent from Annas New Mexico and praises willingness to help with shearing activities. The memo hints at wool growing and thanks the grower for cooperation, with a light tone about the agent’s impression.

de Paso Texas Gunter Annas New Mexico Ben

Vandalism and Thefts Hit County Courthouse

Over two weeks petty offenses struck the county courthouse. A book and two models were stolen from County Gleason’s property, a calendar torn, and two attempts to damage the Extension Service typewriter, with one successful wrecking of parts.

County “Ae Court House County Gleason Extension Service

Church of Christ Seeks Edification at Sunday Service

The Church of Christ announces a simple Scripture exposition next Sunday at 7 30. The minister D H Hadwin invites Christians to attend for edification and mentions a final Hedrock visit, a Monday trip to Conner Ranch, and an Old Testament lecture on Jacob in Canaan next Wednesday night.

Church of Christ Dry Rock Conner Ranch Hedrock Masten Jacob Canaan D. H. Hadwin

Accident at Atwood Mine Claims Two Lives

An accident at the Atwood mine late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning killed two men, Zacarias Bianes and Jack R. Daggett. They were reportedly working on a staging when it collapsed, sending them about twenty feet to the lower floor. The bodies are at the morgue awaiting identification.

Atwood Zacarias Bianes Jack BR. Daggett Repo Er Morwiary

Notice to Taxpayers late 1930 taxes due April 30

The last half of 1930 taxes are now due and will become delinquent May 1. To avoid interest and penalties remittance must be in the Treasurer's office not later than April 30. Sylvia Kerr is the County Treasurer.

Sylvia Kerr

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kohler Valedon Mining Dist Gov.ligman B. of A Pot. A First Methodist Ladies OF Louisiana Ouisiana C. A. Slater Board of Transportation City of New York John FP. Coleman New Orleans Morria Knowles Pittsburgh Frederick H. Powler New York Central Lines Malcolm Pirnie J. Houston Johnson Georgia Public Service Commission Atlanta A. P. Teichmann Ohtesgo American Bridge Company Joseph Jacobs Beattie Clyde T. Morris Frances L Stuart Miss Green Valse Broadway State College Game Protective Association Mrs. Wacker Wednesday Bridge Club EL Paso Cithvene W. FP. Bames Christ Is Church
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