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Newspaper
Lordsburg Liberal
Location
Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1968
Page
5
A fragmentary rural scene describes summer rains aiding hay cutting and moisture concerns. References to bugs on plants, farm morale, and community chatter hint at hardship, with brief anecdotes about local figures and a humorous exchange over a five dollar stake in prayer.
Jeanette Hitson bride to be was feted at a Sunday bridal shower hosted by B M Kimbley Jack B McAlister Carl Frank Bowman and Mrs Gadget at the Kimbley residence. Out of town guests included Mrs Sybil Hitson mother of the honoree and Miss Nadine Foer of Capitan New Mexico. Shirley Hitson helped open gifts with Debbie Morgan and Na Godinez assisting with others.
The Lordsburg B P O Does opened the season with a 23 8 loss to the Hurley Angels at Short Ball Park on July 21. They rebounded to defeat Hurley 17 8 in Hurley on July 23. Six home runs were hit, with Annabelle delivering a home run on an error and several players named on the Lordsburg roster. Coach Rudy Escobar leads the team with plans to host Hurley at Short Park soon.
Dr and Mrs James H Baxter traveled to Prairie City Illinois for the funeral of Nealy Woods the brother in law and father figure of Dr Baxter The service took place at Bushnell Illinois on Saturday July 28 They visited with Dr Baxter’s brother P M Baxter of Aurora and other family and friends from the area
The VA states that a 6.75 percent home loan rate can apply even if the application dated prior to May 7 1968 shows 6 percent unless a lender committed to 6 percent. Continuous training is not required for the GI Bill. a summer break won’t forfeit benefits, though VA payments pause during vacation. Service after August 4 1964 is Viet Nam era unless it was active duty for training.
The piece notes a Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Mesilla Park and a move to finish the Dikewood Corporation investigation. It lists school superintendent salaries across multiple towns and reports a youth faction seeking influence in the New Mexico Democratic Party, challenging the Old Guard.
Esther Lehman daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Lehman attended the 4th Annual Governor s Youth Conference July 24 26 on the Eastern New Mexico University Roswell campus. She reported that prominent political and educational figures spoke on topics including politics the draft sex crime delinquency racism and discrimination and answered delegates questions. Governor Cargo also attended making it a meaningful experience for state high school students.
Mr and Mrs Basilio Garcia welcomed a daughter born July 26. Discharged: Savana Scott and Betty Smith. Current patients include Robert M Reynolds Sallie Ownby Josefina Robles Maude Green Frances Scourgeon Wong F Get. Nine emergency outpatients and ten premarital sterilizations noted.
A farewell appreciation dinner for Dick McKelvie city recreation director was held at Hidalgo Hotel Cafe on Tuesday July 3 from 6 30 to 11 p m given by softball team members and coaches Afterward a party at the Gold Room Fred La Marca the incoming city recreation director presented Mr McKelvie with a 22 magnum pistol The McKelvie family has moved to Roswell
Mr and Mrs Victor Reay and daughters and Mr and Mrs Rod dy Poindexter attended the Community Public Service Co fish fry in Silver City held recently. Mrs Joyce Baxter and son Jeffery made a business trip to Silver City last week.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Haver and son Gil visited Willcox Arizona last Thursday to meet Wilburn Thomas and his family as he opens a Saddle Shop. He previously ran a business in Silver City before moving to Willcox They also saw his daughter Carol and family at Willcox E PN G Station and welcomed a new baby boy.
Mrs Fill Gilland and her daughter Linda spent a week in Sierra Vista Arizona with her twin daughters Carolyn and Colleen She also visited her sister and family at Bisbee during the trip.
An Dinnum, once of Lordsburg, is spending the week with his aunt Mrs. Bill Girland at the El Paso Nat Gas Station.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Farns worth and Mr and Mrs Blain Sue returned from a California coast trip. They visited Balboa Park in San Diego and reported a lot of fun at the beach.
Mr and Mrs Calvin Apple white and their children are visiting in Colorado with family from the area.
Mr and Mrs Joe Morales Mr and Mrs J M Parson and Ivan Milburn attended funeral services at Mahoney Funeral Home in Deming for Ray E Milburn father of Milburn held Saturday July 27 in Hachita.
Mrs Zulica C Motley formerly of Lordsburg marks her 100th birthday on August 2. She moved to California to join her daughter Mrs Jay Kinney and now resides at 9839 with family close by.
Cream cheese whipped light. fold in eagle trand then lemon juice. Stir in vanilla, pour into crust. top with cherry glaze and chill. Drain cherries, cook juice with corn starch and sugar until clear, add cherries, cool. serve over crust. Favorite recipe of Mrs. D Dunagan.
Wayne Allen Smith a Lordaburg student was named to the dean's list of the University of New Mexico School of Law for the 1968 spring semester He is the son of Mr and Mrs Andrew M Smith of 309 W sth St and was among 10 law students with a 3.0 or better average on a 4.0 scale.
If your uncle’s exemption is disallowed you may request a district conference to review both sides on facts and law. For a single year amounting to $2,500 or less no formal protest is needed. Conference staff are impartial and not tied to exam units. Lifeguarding swimming lessons are not deductible if they qualify you for a new job.
Nancy and Dede Neal, guests of Patty Bowman in Tucson last week, arrived home Saturday. Roberta Baxter and Rev. Carl Treat attended the Methodist Church Camp in the Sacramento mountains this week.
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