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Lordsburg Liberal

Location

Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1927

Page

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1927 Senior Class to Present Play at Star Theatre

The 1927 Senior Class will stage Kicked Out of College a three act college farce at Star Theatre on May 17. The cast includes Benbow, Sandy McCann, and a host of students and townspeople. Proceeds support the senior class and the show promises hearty laughter and lighthearted entertainment.

Star Theatre Rootles Benbow Robert Dunagan Sandy McCann Dramatic Club Glenn Jennings Tad Cheseldine Holland Bass Leviticus Delbert Wilkinson Seotch McAllister Maurice Conner Shorty Long Glee Club George Shelly Suvere Magee Harold @eofield Mr. Benbow Bootles Fart Turpin Officer Riley Ira Conner Mr. Gears Speed Motor Car Co Jonquil Gray Maryel Pence Betty Benbow Helen Joineon Benbow Rachel Wood Ma” Bagesby Viola Baldwin Mehitabel Cordelia Augustine Selina McCann Ruth Wood Juliet Snobbe Nancy Chase Milo Mimi Fleurette Clara Bass Salamanca Spivins Havel Conner

Attorney C. R. Woods Speaks at Luncheon Club

Chairman Gleason hosts Hon. C. R. Woods of Bisbee a C. A. Co. lawyer who frequently visits to discuss civic pride and street cleanliness. A clean-up week was proposed and JL. Augustine was named next Tuesday’s Up-to-Date chairman.

Gleason C. R. Woods Bisbee Woods JL. Augustine

Star Theatre Programs April 28 to May 4 Features Langdon and More

The Star Theatre offers April 28 29 programs with Harry Langdon in The Strong Man and The Movies. April 30 features Poker Faces with Laura La Plant and Edward Horton. A new serial The Silent Flyer with Silver Streak debuts May 21. May 2 presents Blarney with Renee Adoree and Ralph Graves and Not Guilty. Paradise stars Milton Sills and Betty Bronson May 3 4, followed by Outside The Law May 12 Universal Special.

Harry Langdon Milton Sills Betty Bronson Universal

Church of Christ Sunday Services at Appointed Hours

Church of Christ announces regular services with youth group leading the 7 45 p m evening program. The message invites all to attend, noting unbiased Bible topics, prayers, singing, and good music during the opening service. W Bailor signs.

W. Bailor

Chev. Sales by Apache Garage Highlights Local Auction

Raymond Everett coached sales of seven used cars this week at Apache Garage RK S Pressett Animas. Two more Chevrolets were en route. Mr and Mrs W H Small and Mrs Chase visited El Paso this week.

Apache Garage RK. S. Pressett Animas Raymond Everett W. H. Small Mrs. Chase el Paso

Noted Educator Dr Klopp Chosen as Lordsburg Commencement Speaker

Superintendent Houser secures Dr W J Klopp of the University of Southern California as Lordsburg's commencement orator. Klopp will speak on Human Values and address teachers on Measuring Pupil Achievements. He will also address Virden High School on The Place of the High School in Democracy.

Houser Lordsburg W. J. Klopp School of Education University of Southern California Virden Klopp

1927 Class Votes on Baccalaureate the Rev Williams to Preach

The Senior Class cast votes Monday afternoon to decide the place for Baccalaureate services. After counting, it was announced the Baccalaureate Sermon will be preached by Rev. C. V. Williams at the Methodist Church on Sunday evening May 15.

C. VV. Williams Methodist Church

Calumet & Arizona Copper Output Near Half Million Tons in 1926

Bisbee Ari z April 26 Calumet & Arizona in its Bisbee mines last year produced very close to 500000 tons of ore an average in the past three years. The average number of employees was 958 assigned to the Briges Junction and Cole mines. The Campbell shaft drift is about half completed. Ore shipped to the Douglas smelter averaged 487 percent copper compared with 484 percent the prior year. Pumping from the Junction shaft averaged 2851 gallons per minute. Smelter production reached 112588220 pounds of 99.2 percent copper a new plant record without increasing equipment. The sulphuric acid plant operated at capacity in October for the first time since 1919 and will be busy under current contracts. The year’s sales totaled 45915526 pounds of copper to the refinery at 13.843 cents and dividends paid 86 a share totaling 3856542. Since organization the company has paid over 58000000 in dividends.

Bisbee Ariz Calumet & Arizona Briges Junction Cole Campbell Douglas

Crockers in California Illness Relief After Trip

Last Thursday Mrs. M. M. Crocker visited her sister in Los Angeles and soon fell ill. A doctor was sent, but a later wire from Tucson said she improved. Dr. S. S. Warren covers Dr. Crocker’s practice during the absence.

Follow It Out The customer questions a restaurant claim

A customer challenges a waiter about restaurant claims while discussing the meal order. The waiter asserts that a fresh egg or coffee here is the best in the world and the customer confirms ordering a small steak.

Ex-Soldier Nominates Dillon for President Abroad

During Gov Dillon’s visit to Mexico an ex soldier Eugene Bogan nominated him for President of the United States. Bogan praised Dillon’s governorship and urged voting for him. Dillon thanked him, joking about a future White House topper.

Gov. Dillon Republic of Mexico United States Eugene Bogan Uncle Sam Bogan White House New Mexico Gov Washington

Trailing Geronimo Book On Sale At Drug Store

Anton Marzzanovich the noted soldier author placed his book on sale at a local drug store. The work covers the thrilling days when the West was young and is praised as a true story. The author traveled to Pl Pas on Friday to rest before the Deming pioneer event at Palomas.

Anton Marzzanovich Geronimo Deming Piente Palomas

Invitation Extended to Rev Wilkerson for Hillsboro Baccalaureate

Hillsboro High School seniors invite Rev W W Wilkerson of Lordsburg NM to deliver the Baccalaureate Sermon on May 22. They request travel expense details and confirmation at the earliest date.

Rev. Wilkerson Hillsboro N. M Hey W. W. Wilkerson Lordsburg New Mexico Wilkerson Hillsboro High School

Airdome Booster Seeks Lordsburg Link to Southern Route

Aldrich urges Mr Holt to use material to promote Lordsburg New Mexico airfield and southern aviation corridor. Ice and snow cause death of air mail pilot John Milazzo near Topeka Indiana as visibility drops and wreckage found today by air mail crews.

Roswell N. M Holt Lordsburg Airdome AIR Mail Chicago John Milazzo Topeka Ind

Warners Here Visit to Lordsburg Noted

Mr and Mrs Warner and their son L O Warner and wife were here yesterday en route from El Paso to California. They left their car in storage and traveled by train expecting a return in a few weeks. The Woman's Club will meet at the Library next Monday afternoon. Be there.

Warner L. O. Warner Fl Paso California Warners Lordsburg Woman's Club

Governor Dillon and Mrs Alger Lead Deming Grand Ball

The Manhattan Cafe hosts a grand ball in honor of the Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy in New Mexico and Santa Fe dignitaries. A prior banquet celebrated Gen Dillon Chief Justice Parker and other state officials with readings and toasts.

Manhattan Army and Navy New Mexico Santa Fe Deming Governor Dillon Alger Dillon Frank W. Parker Hugh H. William Public Lands I P. Pankey Reed Holloman Charles Springer State Highway Commission WC. Davidson

County Agent Gleason organizes Capon Club at high school

On Friday April 22 County Agent Gleason set up a boys Capon Club at the high school. Officers were elected Fielder Hill president Gerald Fuller vice president Bernard Weiler secretary Life is the local leader. The club plans two dozen chicks and records on loss insects feed and costs. They will trade cockerels for pullets and prepare capons for holiday sale in Duncan.

Gleason Fielder Hill Gerald Fuller V. P Bernard Weiler I. Ii Duncan

McAdoo’s Law Partner Visited Lordsburg

WH Blephenson, partner of W G McAdoo, and WH Neblett visited Lordsburg en route from Florida to Los Angeles. They spoke of McAdoo potentially eyeing the White House next year as he opens a Washington office, with Stephenson noting McAdoo’s strength in the south.

WH. Blephenson Wr. G. McAdoo WH. Neblett Flolida L. A Packard White House Washington Stephenson McAdoo South

More Star Attractions at the Star Theatre

Manager Briel announces tonight and Friday, Harry Langdon in The Strong Man, a First National feature. Langdon opened the theatre. Next Tuesday and Wednesday, Milton Sills and Betty Bronson appear in Paradise, another First National.

Briel Harry Langdon Langdon Milton Sills Betty Bronson

Stolen Chey Accident? Sheriff and Town Capture Douglas Coach

Sheriff Jones and Wm. M. Town report capturing a Douglas Chey coach on Saturday night after receiving a telephone message at 11:00. The car was recovered by 14:15. Five eclipses this year—three sun and two moon.

Sheriff Jones Wm. M. Townsend

Pankey Leads State Land Office With Massive Mail Load

Uncle Hen Pankey former Lt. Gov and noted Southwest cowman heads the New Mexico Commission of Public Lands in Santa Fe. He handles vast duties with a clerk opening four hours of mail daily by machine and advises on how to reach him for personal attention.

Hen Pankey New Mexico Southwest Santa Fe B. F. Pankey Pankey Gov. Pankey

Hugh Williams Poised for Notable State Work

The excerpt extols Hugh J. Williams as a active figure in state development since admission to the Union. Described as corporation commissioner and publicity factotum, it urges readers to watch for his forthcoming influential efforts and public acts.

Hugh JH. Williams Wugh

Deming Unites Churches In Citywide Sunrise Service

Despite political rifts Deming shows unity in faith as all city churches join a morning sunrise service with over five hundred attendees. The Methodist pastor, Catholic priest, Presbyterian minister, and Church of Christ minister lead prayers and readings while the City Band and interfaith choir perform.

Deming Church of Christ Lordsburg

Street Carnivals Need Better Support for Theatres

The article laments street carnivals drawing crowds away from the vacant theatre scene. It notes Quo Vadis drew few attendees versus carnival crowds and criticizes lack of street lights inviting crime, urging a better balance to sustain local theatre and avoid losses to out of town ventures.

Robert Briel

Supt Houser and Misses Appel Hesla Dine at Valedon Club

Supt Houser and Misses Appel and Hesla will dine with Mr and Mrs Scofield at Valedon on Friday night in a social gathering noted by the local column.

Appel Hesla

Dr. R. S. Stovall New Head of Old Timers Club

At the Old Timer's Association annual meeting in Palomas Mexico on April 26 Dr R S Stovall of Mimbres Hot Springs was elected president, succeeding C J Kelly. Governor G Dillon Chief Justice Frank Parker and other officials attended. The event included music dancing speeches and an orderly mix of members and visiting dignitaries.

Old Timer’s Association of Lon TF. Pankey Comite Sioner Public Lands Need Holloman Santa Fe Charles Springer Sion W. C. Davidson Hughie Old Timers Association Highway Commission M. &. Stovall Fred Milsfer Warren Glark V. Pres Pd. Pennington Hugh Teel P. Austin G. L. Rone Lordsburg

Popular Matron Kate Washburn’s Tragic Resolve

The funeral for Mere Kate Washburn 24 daughter of Mr and Mrs J G McCulloch was held Friday at Duncan cemetery. She shot herself Thursday while convalescing from typhoid fever after returning home from Lordsburg hospital. She had married Jesse Washburn of Kleines New Mexico a year prior and taught in Bleina before living in Lordsburg.

Mere Kate Washburn J. G. McCulloch Duncan Cemetery Washburn Jesse Washburn Kleines N. M Bleina Lordsurg Lordsburg Hopital Butler Duncan

Interior painting by George Maison at local bank offices

George Maison, expert painter and decorator, has completed quality interior work on the bank building including the offices of Attorney Morningstar and Dre Austin. Visitors are invited to see his work at the bank building for proof of his skill.

George Maison Bank Building Morningstar Dre. Austin Mr. Maison

Concert by Miss Elizabeth Garrett Postponed

Due to the 8 Mine shutdown the May 7 concert by Miss Elizabeth Garrett is postponed until further notice.

Elizabeth Garrett

Also Mentioned on This Page

Star Theatre Program Dr. Klopp Crockers Follow Hilleboro High School Aldrich Ice Mrs. Alger Capon Club WM. G. McAdoo CHEY State Land Office Hugh Williams R. S. Stovall THE OLD Timers Vaison Dolls
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