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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1941
Page
2
A humorous local note on irritating habits that annoy others. The piece cites professors, speakers, and private quirks such as beard fondling, throat clearing, spit bubbles, and constant interruptions. It suggests asking a best friend to reveal one’s own nuisance and treating it like a health issue to fix.
A reader letter laments Army training as harsh and cussed, mocks rookies and officers, and proposes retiring aging leaders. It recounts a friend’s four year term, time in the guard house, and contrasts Texas code with Army discipline. The writer endorses Gen Ben Lear for reform and criticizes Gen Hugh Johnson.
Marcia Ruth Pace eight earns a best story award from Mr Graham Stake during a Union Meeting of the Primary. She read Indians in Ambush about Wright brothers killing between Safford and Duncan and received a necklace from the Stake Board. Local children and families are noted visiting Tucson Winkleman and Phoenix with social events and birthday celebrations.
Gen Charlton reports National Headquarters memos affirm local boards may defer students in agriculture as needed. The notices stress deference for essential agricultural work and training, citing shortages and rising demand for farm produce. Naval Reserve officer paths remain open for college men through aviation cadet or midshipman programs. Call Navy recruiting in Silver City for details.
The text notes there is no official information about forthcoming Selective Service calls after the recently issued call is cleared. It suggests it will take time to prepare for any future drafts and mentions limits to the government’s power.
National Park Yellowstone is hailed as the Wonderland of the world. It is the oldest and largest park with about 3000 geysers and hot springs. Major sights include Mammoth Hot Springs Old Faithful Lake Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone drawing many visitors from far away.
The Selective Service announces a state wide call of 190 men from New Mexico for induction August 11 12 and 13 with many seeking information on the Juniors newly eligible since October 16. Navy paths offer Petty Officer or vocational training options and reserves will be released after the emergency. Gulf Coast gasoline base price set at 6 cents per gallon with little NM difference.
A simple ham and vegetable salad designed for picnics. Diced celery and ham are mixed with condensed vegetable soup and mayonnaise, then chilled and packed into paper cups for portable serving. Garnish with pimiento strips or hard cooked egg slices. Serves five.
Ruthie Whisnant is spending a few days with her mother in Douglas.
Mr and Mrs Claude Olney of El Paso were in Lordsburg Sunday for a brief visit and local sightseeing in the desert town.
Mrs Olivia Wells and Mors A Broun were in Silver City last Wednesday for an unspecified social or civic engagement. The brief item notes their presence and location with no further details.
Mrs H BE McCray has moved to join her husband in Deming where they will reside in the J Y Rogers home.
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