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Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1937

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Paso Natural Gas Co. Builds First Class Line

Paso Natural Gas Co works on its Lea County New Mexico gas line with meticulous ditching and welding. Pipes arrive 40 feet from eastern mills and are primed smeared with coal tar enamel to prevent corrosion. The Hurley project uses 6 5/8 inch pipe, transported by truck. office staff include AL Forbes Jr and JF Schaffer with Virgil Rittman directing construction. The company already serves Douglas Tucson Phoenix Superior Ajo and plans Hayden line.

Lea County New Mexico Interito Chie Hurley Lordsburg AL. Forbes, Jr J. F Schaffer Virgil Rittman Mary McGern Gerry Sully Rittman Union Depot Douglas Tucson Phoenix Superior Ajo Hayden

Wedding in Lordsburg At Hotel Hidalgo Nevada

In Lordsburg California bound locale a private civil wedding took place at Hotel Hidalgo with flowers and a ceremony led by Rev Bryan Hall. The couple, Mr and Mrs Gammon, were attended by a friend and plans for a morning departure a honeymoon trip to Mexico were noted.

Mrsmmon Hotel Hidalgo Gammon Bureau of Ation Homicide Department Sheriffs Office Los Angeles Virginia D. Nowhocalite Newport Beach Byran Hall Ethodist Church Rs Gammon Mex

Tuesday sewing club greets George Trimble new members

The Tuesday sewing club welcomed new members H. Singer and Mrs. P. M. Me to the Delicious tocas event featuring tomato preserves pickles cake and ice tea. Guests included Mesdames Chas Scofield Elbert Jones Hall and F. H. Singer. Mrs. Woods participated as hostess.

George Trimble H. Singer P. M Is H. E Scofield Elbert Jones Hall F H. Singer P.M Woods

Baked Food Sale Planned by Jubilee Circle

Jubilee Circle of the Meth Missionary Society schedules a food sale at the Com Public Service company of orrow on April 24. W M A of the Baptist group met at Mrs Corbell's home with Mesdames 58 and Chas Pease Felix Jones Dell Winters Marvin Moore Ira Con Rober Corbell and hostess present. Mrs A Patti led a lesson from Ezra followed by refreshments including salad wafers and iced tea.

Jubilee Circle of the Meth- Missionary Society Com- Public Service Company Oforrow W. M. A. of the Baptist

Women's Missionary Society Sale at Methodist Church

The Women's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church holds an afternoon undercroft sale to benefit the Peanut Sisters event on May day in the church.

Women's Missionary Socio Methodist Church Peanut Sisters

Fire Department Replies To Shed Blaze Behind Laundry

Firefighters were summoned Wednesday night to a blaze in a rear shed behind a laundry building. No injuries are reported and the fire was brought under control.

Methodist Church Adds Service Times and Meetings

Bryan Hall pastors announce schedule with Arch School service at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 00 a m The Kingdom Is Com Worth League meets at 6 30 p m with evening service The Board of Stewardships holds a session at 7 30 p m on April 30.

Distinguished guests hosted lunch by district officials

Distinguished guests and Mrs Harry Day entertained as luncheon guests F R Carpenter grazing director A V Molohon chief Tanger Survey C F Dierk regional grazier and J M Wil chairman of the advisory board grazing district No 4 at a local event.

Harry Day Lundhuests F. R. Carpenter A. V. Molohon Tanger Survey C. F. Dierk

Bess Johnston Attends Snyder Funeral for Brother Fred

Miss Bess Johnston of the Lordsburg school faculty travels to Snyder Texas to attend the funeral of her brother Fred Johnston who died from pneumonia.

Bess Johnston Lordsburg School Snyder Texas Fred

Surprise party turns into family reunion at Hidalgo hotel

Robert E. Witherell receives a notice from American Consul George P Shaw to attend a party in El Paso. He suspects a hoax involving letters mailed from Boston, finds that his wife and son beat him to the event, and the Witherell family now gathers at the Hotel Hidalgo for a shared evening.

Robert E. Witherell SCS George P. Shaw F! Paso Boston

Lordsburg Lions Form Committees and Report Honors

The Lordsburg Lions Club meeting appointed a softball committee with President Miller presiding and named Ball to draft a resolution inviting the American Legion to host the next state convention in Lordsburg. Lion Tall-Twister Pete Chase spoke on “How it Feels to be a Daddy.” Lions Holt read a chamber letter to the Chicago Tribune about New Mexico Ports of Entry. Lions President Miller announced four gold medals for Lordsburg at the Las Cruces district track meet.

Lion's Club Lion Miller Lions Halil Chase Austin Ball American Legion Lordsburg Lion Tall- Twister Pete Chase Lion Holt Chamber of Commerce Chicago Tribune New Mexico Las Cruces

Death of Mrs Nel lie Hansen in Las Vegas

The death of Mrs Nel lie Hansen, sister of E S Lewis, was announced from her Las Vegas home. Illness followed a severe cold contracted during a visit to Lordsburg for her brother's funeral, as reported by Luella S. Clark.

E S. Lewis Nellie Hansen Las Vegas Luella S. Clark Lordsburg

Rainbow Girls Initiate New Members at Assembly Hall

Rainbow Girls entertained Masons and Eastern Star members Tuesday evening at the assembly hall. Three candidates were initiated and refreshments served. On Friday April 30 another candidate will be initiated with the Deming Assembly invited to witness.

Rainbow Masons Eastern Star Assembly Hall Deming

Fairly Family Visit Mentioned in Route stop

Miss Marjorie Fairly of El Paso stops en route from Douglas to visit her father P. J. Fairly and sister Miss Ima Fairly.

Marjorie Fairly el Paso Douglas P. J. Fairly Ima Fairly

Thrift Cooking School Opens To Save Food Costs

A free Thrift Cooking School program for home-makers is set for Monday April 26 at 2 30 pm in the Woman s club building. Marie McHenry Kelvinator home economist will show how to use leftovers select cheaper cuts of meat budget salads and desserts and how to save by quantity buying. Free recipe sheets and cooking hints will be distributed.

Woman's Club Marie McHenry Kelvinator Home Donald Johnson Power Company

Jubilee Circle Met At Church In April Meeting

Jubilee Circle met at the church on April 15 with Mrs W C Mearns Mrs Robert Pierce and Mrs Glen Moses as hostesses after a business session Mrs Hall reported on a Las Cruces conference A public service company building sale planned at 6 30 am Saturday April 24 Ice cream cookies and iced tea served to members and guests The next meeting will be at the church with new Peanut Sisters drawn and children to participate in the naming draw.

Jubilee Circle W C Mearns Robert Pierce Glen Moses Hall Las Cruces Community Public Service Company Mesdames R. T Bonar Percy Brown P. M. Chase R. A. Crider G. G. Ewan Bryan Hall E J. Malone J. C. Miller A. V. Peterson J I Smith R. B. Sundgren H EF Scofield George Bright J. K. Baxter Little Preddie Peterson Dorothy Sundgren Terry Crider

Church of Christ Proclaims Bible-Centered Services and Sermons

The Church of Christ invites worshippers to Sunday Bible school at 10:00 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Midweek Bible study and prayer meet Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Minister J. I. Brimberry presents the message.

J. 1 Brimberry

Beaton Garrett Wedding in Tucson Parsonage

John M. Garrett a prominent geologist and oil man wed Vera Beaton a Tucson socialite Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage Rev Byran Hall officiated Secretary Holt was the only witness Tuesday evening the Associated Press requested a story of the ceremony.

John M. Garrett Vera Beaton Tucson Byran Hall Holt Associated Press

Lordsburg Woman's Club Meets with April Plans and Events

The Lordsburg Woman's Club met April 19 at the clubhouse with President Mrs. Hill presiding. Reports from District Meeting in Tularosa were given and a Spanky McFarland show ticket sale was announced for early May. Plans for a June 21 luncheon were made and a Kelvinator demonstration is set for April 26 at 2 30 p m sponsored by Community Public Service. Members discussed Americanization efforts and a Constitution Q A session.

Lordsburg Woman's Club Hill Puller Winters Tularosa Thompson Animas Woman's Club Community Public Service Company Ima Fairly Americanization NYA Hazel Sullivan

Lordsburg Library Adds New Books

The Lordsburg-Hidalgo library announces new titles including Aldrich National Velvet and Co authors such as Cather Deeping Fleming and Steinbeck. The list features fiction classics, travel diaries, poetry and prize stories offering diverse authors and eras for readers.

Miss Bishop Aldrichtson Arnim National Velvet Reynold Harrington Beggers Nodroff Norriss

Million Dollar Resettlement Loans Aid Region Twelve Farmers

Chas M Brown regional Resettlement supervisor says Amarillo office reports over one million dollars available in Region Twelve for Resettlement loans to help farmers with planting season needs. Loans target sound farm plans, livestock setups, and rehabilitation of land eroded by drought. Farmers should visit the Deming New Mexico county office for guidance and applications.

Chas. M. Brown Resettlement Administration Luna Hidalgo Amarillo Texas Mr. Brown County Court House Deming New Mexico Brown

Mrs Homer Brooks Undergoes Successful Appendicitis Operation

Mrs Homer Brooks underwent a very successful operation for appendicitis at the Lordsburg Hospital Sunday afternoon.

Homer Brooks Lordsburg Hospital

Grand Officers Return from 17 Day New Mexico Tour

Mrs Luella 8 Clark and Mrs Oma Olney led a 17 day tour visiting all state temples except Deming and Lordsburg. The Olney Dodge carried them with two tire flats. Las Vegas reported 17 candidates for initiation and temples nationwide praised attendance and growth. Banquets honored the visiting dignitaries as they praised New Mexico’s scenic beauty and legacy.

Luella Clark Pythian Sisters of New Mexico Oma Olney Deming Lordsburg Olney Dodge Las Vegas de Ching Parle Kerr Claude Wood Clarence Bayne Grace Corrigan Helen Cochran Nora Cox Mary Gilliland Beryl Cowart Ruth Louise Fisher Margaret Cole Sammy Cole Leslie Blackburn Hubert Jeffus Mary Beth Waldrop

New Mexico Officials Inspect Rural Roads Tour

Jobo D Bingaman commissioner of revenue and aides toured Lordsburg and the Road Forks Benson cut off area to review highway work. They noted road projects follow state plans and the Port of Entry program aims to improve tourist treatment as Governor Tingley directs. The party observed surveying in Steins with Engineer L M Carl and six assistants.

Jobo D Bingaman Santa Fe New Mexico Burton Dwyre J. P. Church Frank Scott Lordsburg Bingaman Ehlief Josephh Fursey Port of Entry Board Tingley Enyineer Dwyre Steins L. M. Carl Benson

Burruss Family Called to Tucumcari for Funeral

W T Burruss and family were summoned to Tucumcari this week to attend the funeral of Mr. Burruss’ father. The brief notice notes the travel to the New Mexico town for the service.

Tucumcari Burruss Tucumecari Ainter

Successful Appendicitis Operation At Lordebury Hospital

Miss Helen Martin deputy county clerk had a successful appendicitis operation Wednesday at Lordebury hospital. The county clerk Eleanor F. Cochran has just recovered from an operation and Miss Martin kept the office during her chief’s illness. The office resumes duties as both top officials recover.

Helen Martin Lordebury Eleanor F. Cochran Miss Martin

First National Bank Adds O M Jones to Staff

O M Jones son of the late F W Jones of Virden is added to the staff joining John T Muir RB Reynolds Boyd Maddox Mary Dee Kipp and Gladys Sapp. The bank reports its last week official statement as one of the best in its history.

O. M. Jones F. W Jones Virden First National Bank John T. Muir RB. M. Reynolds Boyd Maddox Mary Dee Kipp Gladys Sapp

Frank Coon Undergoes Major Operation at Southwestern General

Frank Coon president of the Bank at Deming submitted to a major operation at Southwestern General hospital in El Paso Tuesday, a blood transfusion being necessary. His Lordsburg friends will be glad to know he is progressing nicely. His son Stanley visited yesterday en route from his father’s bedside to his home in Duncan.

Prank Coon Deming Southwestern General Hospital el Paso Lordsburg Stanley Duncan

Lordsburg Club Wins Trophy Again During State Convention

The Lordsburg Business and Professional Women’s Club received the M Committee trophy for the second time. Miss Jean Rouse of Raton was elected state federation president with Miss Hille Tober presenting the gavel. A reception at the Villa de Romero in Albuquerque followed a breakfast and business sessions, ending with a banquet at the Alvarado Hotel attended by over two hundred.

Lordsburg Business and Professional Misa Billie Tober Ena Walter Hille Tober Jean Rouse Raton State Federation Luella Clark Lordsburg Bertha Seefeld Silver City Vila de Romero Albuquerque Villa de Romero el Fidel Epo. KE Alvarado Nellie T. Bush National Federation Mra Bush Arizona Focal Club Winnifred Laham Katherine Connell Bertha Seofield Emma Scofield Deming Club New Mexico

Bible Question Bee Promised Repeats At Christian Endeavor

The Bible question bee at the Christian Endeavor last Sunday drew a large crowd. Participants were urged to bring Bibles for the study on Clean Speech. Titina Pierro leads a 10 to 15 age group as the new time is 6:00 PM.

Christian Endeavor Titina Pierro

GOAT MAN FOUND IN OLD MINE NEAR SHAKESPEARE

Alexandra Bianes and his wife kept a small herd of milk goats near Shakespeare. He was missing from Thursday afternoon to Saturday noon when a posse found him in an abandoned mine shaft fifty or sixty feet deep. His right leg was broken and he had bruises. He was taken to Lordsburg hospital where doctors said his condition was as well as could be expected. He is 55 years old and will recover slowly.

Alexandra Bianes Shakespeare John Cavin Lordsburg Hospital

Judge Hay Holds Court In Routine Session

Judge George W. Hay and court reporter Ada Woodbury presided on Wednesday to address routine court matters. A few motions were heard and the docket prepared for the regular term starting May 17.

George W. Hay Ada Woodbury

Telephone staff changes at the local exchange

Manager R. E. Morris adds Alma Perry to the operating staff. she succeeds Dixie Adams who left for Las Cruces. Mrs Horace Trendt and Mrs Spencer remain on call as operators. Tyrone visitors Mr and Mrs Clee Woods, a writer, visited Lordsburg yesterday.

R. E. Morris Alma Perry Dixie Adams Las Cruces Horace Trendt Spencer Morris Mrs. Clee Woods Tyrone Lordsburg Mr. Woods

Wilkinson Home Returns from Mexican Mine Work

L. E. Wilkinson returns home Wednesday after many years of mining in Mexico and will stay for an indefinite period. His friends express happiness at his return.

L. BE. Wilkinson Mexico

Downey Gammon Hostesses Host Luncheon

Mrs. W. C. Downey and Mrs. Nat Gammon hosted a luncheon yesterday noon for Mrs. H. J. MacGrath, her sister Mrs. P. E. Baatz, and Mrs. Russell Fitch of Silver City. Guests returned to Silver City the same afternoon after a delightful bridge session.

W. C. Downey Nat Gammon H. J. MacGrath P. E. Baatz Russell Fitch Silver City Bridge

Shoe demonstrations across Hidalgo County attract crowds

Miss Dee Mater of New Mexico A. and M. College leads aloe demonstrations in Cloverdale Animas Lordsburg Virden and Ro deo with strong turnout especially at Animas and Cloverdale Home economics students and 4 H groups join in lessons on proper shoe fitting and health shoe designs The sessions include displays from Lordsburg stores and a fashion revue led by 4 H groups promising a county style show and a trip to the A. and M. College

Hidalgo County Dee Mater New Mexico A. & M. College Cloverdale Animas Lordsburg Virden Rodeo Mra J. N. Sanford J. Cloyd Miller Bupt Lo Ree Kent Maler Wealth

Townsend Meeting Highlights Banking Influence on Prosperity

TownsEND club and friends heard Judge M C Somers of Los Angeles deliver an able address on banking influence from foreign banks to local lenders. Judge Gomers summarized banking impact on national prosperity while audience attendance was low.

Townsend Club Court House M. C. Somers Los Angeles Gomers Chicago Townsend Lama Carson

Sadie Small Circle Hold Meeting at Mrs Elbert Jones Home

The Sadie Small Circle of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. Elbert Jones home last Friday with Mrs. Harry Scofield in charge of business and devotional duties. Present were Mesdames Hall Singer McInnis Trimble Scofield Green Hanner and the hostess Mrs R B Lundgren a guest. Refreshments included fruit salad wafers cookies and iced tea.

Sadie Methodist Church Elbert Jones Harry Scofield Mesdames Bryan Hall J. Singer P. M. McInnis George Trimble H. Scofield A. L. Green Mae Hanner R. B. Lundgren

Births and injuries reported from DeMOSS HOSPITAL

Mr and Mrs Prank Weldon Jr announce the birth of a 9 14 pound son Richard Straham Weldon on Monday April 19. A six and one fourth pound son William Eddins born Friday April 16. Duncan High School coach’s son. Murry Walker, Duncan high school student, broke his arm skating and is improving after reduction. Ed Armstrong Duncan had surgery for appendicitis. A goltre removed from Miss Aurora Rojo Morenci.

Prank Weldon, Jr Richard Straham Weldon Prank Brickey William Eddins Duncan High School Murry Walker Duncan Ed Armstrong Aurora Rojo Morenci

Baby Daughter Harriet Jane Chase Born in Lordsburg

Mrs. Peter M. Chase gave birth to Harriet Jane Chase at Lordsburg hospital on Monday morning April 19. Both mother and infant are reported doing well. The name was chosen after birth with no ancestral link. a boy would have been named Peter II.

Lordsburg Hospital Peter M. Chase Miss Peter II

El Paso visitors stay with Clark family this week

Mrs Johnnie Clark and her son Thomas Banks of El Paso visit Mrs and Mrs J H Clark this week, sharing time with relatives.

Johnnie Clark Thomas Banks el Paso J.H. Clark

Also Mentioned on This Page

Big Company A. L. Forbes, Jr el Paso Natural Gas Co A R. Andersen N. and T. Club Witherell Mrs. Hanson Rainbow Girls Thrift Cooking School Church OF Christ Paul Christ General Spanky Spanky McParland RE. Buvens J Cloyd Miller Lokrdsburg Sucessful Operation Frank Coon P. W Hay L. E. Wilkinson Miss Prances Andernm Retha Johnson Kiva Adama Meriene Adama Margaret Dunagan Ida Upshaw Retha Tritton Nell Tyler Jessie Washburn Dame Wayne Hammer A. & M. College Miler High «Tool Viola Wright FR. D. Hamilton SMALL Harriet Jane Chase
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