Lordsburg Chamber of Commerce Reorganized and Expanding
Lordsburg reorganizes the Chamber of Commerce with a large membership drive adding 80 new members led by John H. Clark and supported by Ernest Short Ralph Smith Claude Olney and others. An executive committee of 15 members was formed to coordinate with the city council on Hidalgo county projects and future duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
of Commerce
Lords
Thygerson
Board of Commissioners
Virden
Pal
M Mcelnnis
Boyd Maddox
First National Bank
Will Holt
Secre
Court House
Lee Browned
Pea! Commerce Body
Cam
John H. Clark
Clark Construction
Ernest Short
Ralph Smith
Claude Olney
Geo. P. Jeffus
Bryan Hall
L. B. Robertson
Pete Chase
Nat Gammon
Pon
L. B. Atwood
Eugene Montague
Harry
Hidalgo County
G men marked as sharpshooters in FBI film preview
The article describes G men undergoing rigorous testing at Quantico to earn marksman status with rifles and machine guns. It notes a Universal film You Cant Get Away With It shown at the Palace starting August 14 and featuring FBI chief J Edgar Hoover and U S Attorney General S Cummings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fed- Bureau of Investigation
Bureau
Dillinger
Universal
Palace
Then- Sar
Texas
Eall
J Edgar Hoover
Washington
Quantico
Perof
U. S
S. Cummings
Coof
J. Edgar Hoover
Cief
FBI
Lowell
Illness brings Fulton and Holt to see Willard J.
Sam P. Fulton of El Paso and Miss Margarette Holt of Safford visited Sunday to attend to Willard J Fulton as illness afflicted him. Mrs Fulton planned to return Monday afternoon and Miss Holt to Safford on a later bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam P. Fulton
el Paso
Margarette Holt
Saf
Willard J
Pulton
Holt
Safford
Lagtime Pasture Livestock Sells Higher for Quality Gains
Livestock on lagtime hay pastures fetch higher prices due to superior quality. Producers seek cheaper gains by improving feed choices while markets reward top quality stock with stronger selling prices.
Chamber of Commerce Directors Meeting Highlights Local Parking Plan
A Tuesday night directors meeting in the city council room discussed courtesy parking on Railroad avenue. Merchants were urged to park on the north side to free the south side for visitors. A joint Alamogordo Las Cruces Deming Lordsburg chamber meeting was proposed to widen highway 60. A livestock and hay listing system for buyers and sellers was suggested, and the Animas road project was deemed likely to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Railroad Avenue
Tourisrs
Chambers of Commerce
Alamogordo
Las Cruces
Deming
Lordsburg
Animas
Kerr and kin visit through Socorro en route to Tucson
Former state senator Hal Kerr and his young granddaughter travel through Socorro on Wednesday. They plan to visit the granddaughter's great grandfather in Tucson during the trip with their house keeper accompanying them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Kerr
Tucson
Death of John N. Stafford Former Lordsburg Resident
Word was received in Lordsburg of the death of John N Stafford formerly of Lordsburg now of Monterey Park California on July 25 He served in Capt Jim Blacks Territorial Militia at Shakespear and arrived in Lordsburg before the Southern Pacific line to El Paso The report recalls his remark about seeing the bodies of Russian Bill and Sandy King hung the night before his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
John N Stafford
Monterey Park
California
Stafford
Jim Black
Shakespear
Southern Pacific
el Paso
Russian Bill
Sandy King
Wells Return From Northwest Trip With Family
Mrs. J. L. Wells and her son James concluded a extended northwest tour including San Francisco Oakland Sequoia and Yosemite parks. They spent a week in Los Angeles Catalina Island a week at San Diego and visited Modesto Huntington Park and other friends. Best wishes sent to Lordsburg residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Wells
James
Northwest
San Francisco
Oakland
Sequoia
Yosemite National Parks
Los Angeles
Catalina Island
San Diego
Tabors
Modesto
Mining Executives Visit Property In City
H. S. Grimes of Oklahoma City president of Banner Mining company and L. L. Travis of Amarillo general manager visited their mining property this week arriving by plane and train. The community welcomed these prominent gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Grimes
Oklahoma City
Banner Mining Company
L. L. Travis
Amarillo
Three Year Old Killed in Ranch Accident
A 3 year old boy, Clifford Oren Hill, died from a 30-30 rifle wound in a ranch house near Redrock. His 7 year old brother Vern Lavon Hill found a loaded rifle in a closet and discharged it. Sheriff George Murray attended the coroner's inquest. the jury ruled it an unavoidable accident. funeral services were held at Bedrock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Oren Hill
J. W. Hill
Redrock
Vern Lavon Hill
Justice of the Peace
Herman Wright
Bedrock
Demoss Hospital News Bridges Local Care Attends Clinic
Principal R B Lundgren of Lordsburg High School visited for dental X ray treatment. Mrs Mary Lee Fairley's baby is under care for diarrhea. Secretary W E Holt sought medical treatment at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Lundgren
Lordsburg High School
Mary Lee Fairley
W. E. Holt
Beautiful flowers in Secretary Holt's room display
Home grown baguettes were not the feature. garden pinks from Mrs L B Robinson and giant dahlias from Mrs Felix Jones were presented to Secretary Holt in his room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt
L. B. Robinson
Felix Jones
Visitors of Note in Grant County Visit Silver City
John C. O Leary chief deputy sheriff of Grant county and state police member visited Tuesday night with Mrs Lora Newell socialite of Silver City and Mrs Edna Herndon of Los Angeles. Mrs Herndon returned home after visiting Mrs Newell in Silver City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. O'Leary
Grant County
Lora Newell
Silver City
Edna Herndon
Los Angeles
Bible class notes on Lord's Supper and future drill
A church gathering reports 24 members and three visitors attending last Sunday. The lesson on the Lord's Supper was well received and inspired new understanding for proper observance. Next Sunday's Bible drill focuses on Wrongdoing and Its Cure led by Pauline Wright. ages ten to fifteen invited, older listeners welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Wright
Brimberry
Christian Progress Sermon At 11 A M Sunday
The Church of Christ led by J. I. Brimberry invites worshipers to attend Sunday services. At 11:00 a.m. the message is Christian Progress followed by an 8:00 p.m. sermon titled Self Erected Stumbling Blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Progress
New County Agent Arrives in Hidalgo County
Joe Harlan Black, the new Hidalgo County agent, arrived in Lordsburg on Monday from Roosevelt County where he served as assistant county agent. His wife Mrs Black and their baby daughter will move to Lordsburg soon. He is eager to meet local residents and welcomes visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Black
Lordsburg
Mr. Black
Roosevelt County
Hidalgo County
Mrs. C. E. Emberg Visits Parents in Troy Tennessee
Mrs. C. E. Emberg is visiting her parents in Troy Tennessee, where she is staying for a short period. She is expected to return home in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
C. E. Emberg
Troy, Tennessee
New Bulletin on Home Garage Driveways by USDA
A Department of Agriculture bulletin explains how homeowners can plan build and maintain garage drives. It covers types grades retaining walls drainage materials and construction details with illustrations charts and recommended widths for straight curved drives turning areas and street entrances. Copies are available as Miscellaneous Publication No. 272 from the USDA Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture Bullein
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Grant County Leads New Mexico Tax Collections in 1936
A Taxpayers Association bulletin reports Grant County at 99.13 percent for 1936 taxes collected to June 30, 1937, with several other counties in the 90 percent range. The nationwide comparison shows 82.93 percent overall across all counties, contrasted with 80.41 percent for 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant County
Slite Tax Commission
Taxpayers Association of New
Ddy
Colfax
Guadalupe
Bernallo
Curry A
de Baca
Kinley
Lincoln
Otero
Panta Fe
Torrance
Lea County
Quay County
Roosevelt
San Miguel
Union County
Mora
Son Juan
Sierra
Catron
Harding
Sandoval
Rio Arriba
Valencia
Ready Willing and Able at the Palace Theatre
A musical comedy plot centers on Alexander and Dixon financed by Richards to sign Winifred as lead with Ruby returning from Europe. Winifred creates trouble, Ruby urges action, Jenkins and ex-fiancee O Connell figure in refinances and romance. The show features tap dancing and hit songs showing August 10–11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Poorhouse
Alexander
Dixon
Richards
Winifred
London
Ruby
Europe
America
Jenkins
O’connell
Palace Theatre
Adventure-A Mine Rescue in Texas at Palace Theatre
Gene Autry stars in ROUND-UP TIME IN TEXAS where a mine operator framed for murder is saved by his brother who traps the real killer. Also featuring Smiley Burnette and Maxine Doyle. Director Joseph Kane. Show date Saturday August 14 at Palace Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette
Maxine Doyle
Joseph Kane
Palace Theatre
Brown Family Visits Albuquerque This Week
Mayor and Mrs. C. L. Brown travel with their daughters to Albuquerque for a week, visiting civic and cultural sites and meeting local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Brown
Albuquerque
Hidalgo County Advisory Committee Meeting Held
The Hidalgo Advisory Committee met Monday in the Department of Public Welfare office with Mesdames Tenney Gauthier Walters and Miss O Mera health nurse and J Cloyd Miller superintendent among those present. Others were absent due to illness. The group praised welfare efforts benefiting county youth and planned a September 7 meeting awaiting a district child welfare worker visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidalgo
Department of Public Welfare
Mesdames N.C. Tenney
Virden
Felix Gauthier
Animas
Eva Walters
Lordsburg
Miss O'Mera
J. Cloyd Miller
Smaller wheels and wider treads promise safer motoring
Firestone engineer L. B. Robinson of Hidalgo Garage explains that smaller wheel diameters with wider flatter treads improve grip and reduce road shocks. By adding two extra cord plies and more rubber, tires become a cohesive unit providing longer non skid mileage and smoother rides as cars shift to smaller wheel equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firestone
L. B. Robinson
Hidalgo
Robinson
Weather Bureau to Have More Data on Hurricanes
Weather forecasters will gain dependable observations on atmospheric conditions as barometer checks expand at 25 Bahama Islands stations. Data flow from Nassau to Miami supports advance warnings from San Juan New Orleans Jacksonville and Washington. The Gulf Caribbean and Atlantic saw 21 storms in 1933, while 1890 had just one. The season runs June to November and up to July 14 no tropical storms had formed in those waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Calvert
Forest Division
Weather Bureau
Meteorological Service of
Bahamas
Bureau
Miami
Fla
Florida Peninsula
Meteorological Service
Nassau
San Juan
P. R
New Orleans
Jacksonville
Washington, D. C
Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
WWRE ON THE JURY Comedy Mystery at Palace Theatre
A society woman and a real estate promoter join a jury and help save an innocent woman from the electric chair. Stars Helen Broderick Victor Moore Phillip Huston and rector Ben Holmes appear in this film showing Thursday and Friday August 12 at the Palace Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Broderick
Victor Moore
Phillip Huston
Ben Holmes
Palace Theatre
Supreme Court Orders Election In New Mexico
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled the 1937 special election law not subject to referendum and ordered the September 21 ballot for five constitutional amendments. The decision, by Justice Howard L. Bickley, affirmed secretary of state Elizabeth Gonzales’s duty to proclaim the election and publish the amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Secretary of State
Howard L. Bickley
Frank H. Patton
Anti-Special Election League
Kaling
Lester PF Preesoh
Albuquerque
Elizabeth FP. Gonzales
Patten
Gonzales
Lester FP Hutcheson
Elizabeth F Cienzales
Secretary of
Mi. Gongales
Patton
Economical Paper From Wood Pulp Raises Farmer Interest
Dr. Henry G. Knight explains why cotton or farm-based papers are not widely commercial due to cost. Wood pulp yields 800 lb per ton while straw and stalks yield 700 and 640 lb respectively, making wood currently cheaper. A future price change or better methods could shift pulp sourcing to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Knight
Doctor Knight
Bureau of Chemistry and Soils
Baptist association planning meeting at Mrs Will Marlar home
The W M U of the Baptist church gathered at Mrs Will Marlar's home for a business meeting to plan the association event set for August 10 and 11. The program will feature Baptist Orphans Home children of Portales to promote the Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. U. of the Baptist Church
Will Marlar
The
Baptist Orphans Home Children of
Children’s Hospital at Hot Springs Delays Opening
Carrie Tin ley crippled children’s hospital announced opening planned for August 1 with dedication ceremonies to follow. Delayed by late equipment deliveries, the facility will serve children from every county in the area and is led by Colvard of Deming as board president and Mrs. Jessie K. Morrison as business manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Tate
Colvard of Deming
Tweeday
Jessie K. Morrison
Do Not Let Accidents Claim Our Lives Again
Editorial notes that 111000 Americans died in accidents last year, far more than in war, and urges attention to preventable road and other accidents. It laments societal callousness and stresses care, competence, and courtesy as the accident prevention triad for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso Times
Texas
Yes
John Jones
Unfortunate accident on Fourth Street causes wreck
Gevera Acosta suffered a heart attack while driving west on Fourth Street Wednesday afternoon. He directed his car into Ed Malone’s lawn fence, ripping out a panel and damaging the back porch, a washing machine, and a bicycle. Severn plans to make amends as far as possible. No complaint has been filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gevera Acosta
Fourth Street
Ed Malone
Severn
Cavin Father Passes After Long Service With Southern Pacific
John Cavin reports his father a longtime Southern Pacific employee at Douglas who died after a trip to the General Hospital in San Francisco. A trainward nurse conveyed the death and Sheriff Cavin witnessed the departure for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. Cavin
Southern Pacific
Douglas
General Hospital
San Francisco
John Cavin
Hospital Briefs in Lordsburg Report Baby Born at Local Ward
Lordsburn hospital notes a fine baby boy born Monday to Mr and Mrs George Hichins weighing five pounds four ten and a half ounces. Names still under consideration. Marion Mortensen recovering well from appendectomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hichins
Marion Mortensen
Slogans Due August 15 From Lordsburg Group
August 15 deadline set for New Mexico slogan submissions. Lordsburg committee urges quick, plentiful entries to fill remaining spaces and showcases community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Lordsburg Committee
Pennington Grocery Receives Two Truck Loads of Goods
The Pennington Grocery received two large truckloads of vegetables from Red Rock country and groceries from the wholesale markets at Silver City on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennington Grocery
Red Rock
Silver City
Club News Mrs. A. L. Green Hosts Members
Mrs. A. L. Green entertained the N and T Club on Wednesday serving refreshments to Mesdames J. E. Allen Elbert Jones G. W. Trimble G. M. Chase G. P. Jeffus Charles Puller and the hostess Mrs. Green. Guest Mrs. E. M. Pisher attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Green
Mesdames
J. E. Allen
Elbert Jones
G. W. Trimble
G. M. Chase
G. P. Jeffus
Charles Puller
E. M. Pisher
Birth of Billy Ehrhardt Announces August 1 1937
Birth announcement notes the arrival of Billy Ehrhardt on August 1 1937 weighing four pounds five and a half ounces. Congratulatory message included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Ehrhardt
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Ryan Visit Lordsburg from Silver City
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Ryan of Silver City were business visitors in Lordsburg on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Ryan
Silver City
Lordsburg
Correction: Cureton operation scope clarified
The Lordsburg Liberal corrects last week's report: George Cureton did not have an appendectomy but underwent tonsil surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg
George Cureton
Mr. Cureton
Lordsburg Hidalgo Library Sets August Opening Night
The Lordsburg Hidalgo Library announces an official opening reception on Saturday August 14 from 6 p m with Governors Tingley and Hon Alvin White invited to participate and a nine o clock program. The library will open for business Monday August 16 and welcomes county residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lordsburg Hidalgo
Tingley
Alvin White
Auto Accident Injures Evelyn Pennington
Evelyn Pennington was struck by a passing car while standing in front of her father’s grocery on Saturday night. She received a flesh wound requiring three or four stitches at DeMoss hospital and walked a mile the following day. her injuries were not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Pennington
DeMoss Hospital
Evelyn
Miller Family Arrives in Lordsburg for Visit
Mr and Mrs Rh A Miller and two children Margarie and Richard from Tucson spent two months touring Kansas Nebraska Wisconsin and Texas and arrived in Lordsburg on Sunday to visit Mrs B New and daughter Mrs K J Brown not seen since 1918 Mr New will stay several months Meanwhile Mr and Mrs Percy Brown moved into town occupying the house next door to DeMonn hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Rh. A. Miller
Margarie
Hichard
Tucson
Kansas
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Texas
Lordsburg
Mra. B. New
Mra. K. J. Brown
Mr. New
Percy Brown
DeMonn Hospital
Attorney Porrest Sanders Visits Nashville Return
Attorney Porrest Sanders spent the month with his parents in Nashville Tennessee and returned Monday night traveling from Birmingham Alabama Ki Pano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porrest Sanders
Nashville
Tennessee
Birmingham
Alabama
Ki Pano
J. Sweeney of San Simon Visits Lordsburg
J. Sweeney of San Simon was a business visitor in Lordsburg on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeney
San Simon
Lordsburg
Local Social Notes From Lordsburg Area
Mrs J Gehwaers returned from Los Angeles Sunday after two weeks buying fall goods. Charles Yarborough and daughter Daphene of Animas were Lordsburg visitors Monday. Mr and Mrs Herbert Strange of Animas visited relatives this week. Mrs J L Wells heard from Guy Moore of Dearborn Mich that his wife died July 12, recalling Mrs Moore’s Christmas visits to Lordsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gehwaers
Los Angeles
Charles Yarborough
Miss Daphene
Animas
Lordsburg
Herbert Strange
J. L. Wells
Guy Moore
Dearbon
Mich
Moore
Wells
Lordagurg
Bowman Family Returns After Two Week Visit
Mr and Mrs A B Bowman and their son Mark returned Sunday from a two week visit with relatives in Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Bowman
Mark
Tives
Galt Lake City
Mrs John Keyes Dies in Modes to California
Mrs J L Wells received a letter from Mrs Plorence Crockett this week stating the death of Mrs John Keyes at her home in Modes to California. She will be remembered by her many friends here as a long time resident, her husband being agent for the A N M here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Wells
Plorence Crockett
John Keyes
Modesto
California
Substitute Pastor to Lead Yuma’s First Christian Church
Sev Edgar Brimberry, who has served as substitute pastor at the Christian church in Winslow Arizona for two months, visits his parents Reverend J L Brimberry and his wife then heads to Yuma to take charge of the first Christian church there as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sev
Edgar Brimberry
The
Christian Church
Winslow
Arizona
J. L. Brimberry
Yuma
First Christian Church
Sheriff and Mrs Cavin Visit Douglas This Week
Sheriff and Mrs. Cavin and Willis Brown spent a visit in Douglas this week, meeting local residents and touring community sites. The group was received by local officials and discussed regional concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cavin
Willis Brown
Douglas
Betty Jean Reynolds Visits Norma Jean Helbig
Betty Jean Reynolds returned Sunday from a visit with Norma Jean Helbig at Hurley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jean Reynolds
Norma Jean Helbig
Hurley
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Hamber
Commercompletely
Wen
Jim Saus
Socorro
John N. Stafford
Brother Seven
Church OF Christ
J. I. Brimberry
Joe
NEW Bulletin
Advisory Committee
Ed P
W.m. Vu
Lordsburg Hospital
N & T Club
Library OF Ening
Jim
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